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"The cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story"--

Your boyfriend is cheating on you You will be passed over for the promotion 5-8-12-24-39-43 Your soulmate is a royal prince And your time is up a week from Monday When Lilah Goodluck saves the life of Good Witch Willow as they're crossing a busy LA street, the last thing she expects is five unwanted predictions as a reward. Who gives someone the lotto numbers then tells them they've only got a week to live? And who believes in that nonsense anyway? But when the first three predictions come true within twenty-four hours, Lilah's disbelief turns to mild panic. She's further horrified when she nearly runs a car off the road that belongs to Alistair Lennox, the illegitimate son of the English king. Alistair is intrigued by her preposterous story, but Lilah is adamant about resisting the heat between her and the playboy prince. If he's not her soulmate, then the last prediction can't come true. But as the days count down, they become maybe friends…and then maybe more. But between the relentless paparazzi and his disapproving family, dating a sort-of prince isn't easy, let alone when you have death on your doorstep.

"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did." -Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree on The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiReturn to Hong Kong in the third book of this charming middle grade series starring Holly-Mei, a girl navigating her new city, new school, and new friendships.Holly-Mei is caught in the middle.Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong-that is until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for.At least she has her school's Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can't wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect…right?Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn't enough. In the face of these big questions, will Holly-Mei be able to finally feel like she belongs?Praise for The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei"Unique and universal all at once." -Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp"A charming, truthful, and heartfelt middle grade debut." -Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior series and Last Gamer Standing"From the very first line, I felt as if Holly-Mei was taking me by the hand and pulling me into her story." Lauren Child, author and illustrator of the Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean seriesRead all the books in the Holly-Mei series!The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiThe Not-So-Perfect PlanThe Not-So-Simple Question

These sixteen stories by award-winning and bestselling YA authors center a Latinx point of view in an empowering anthology that reimagines classics through fantasy, science fiction, and with a dash of magic, for fans of A PHOENIX FIRST MUST BURN and RECLAIM THE STARSIn classic stories remixed, Latinx characters take center stagePride and Prejudice is launched into outer space, Frankenstein is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and The Great Gatsby floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica.A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid's heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them.Whether characters fall in love, battle foes, or grow through grief, each story will empower readers to see themselves as the heroes of the stories that make our world.Featuring original stories from: Olivia Abtahi David Bowles Zoraida Córdova Saraciea J. Fennell Raquel Vasquez Gilliland Torrey Maldonado Jasminne Mendez Anna Meriano Amparo Ortiz Laura Pohl Sandra Proudman NoNieqa Ramos Monica Sanz Eric Smith Ari Tison Alexandra Villasante

From the author of The Long Run comes another unflinchingly raw and boldly hilarious novel about an unlikely group of teens coming together to exact revenge on the person who wronged them.All's fair in love and revenge…Phil Reyno is a "troublemaker." With a punk aesthetic and a quick temper, Phil knows that it's surprising to see him dating universally beloved Cameron Ellis, whose viral coming out video made him an internet darling.Jackson Pasternak is a "good guy." Junior class president, star rower, and Ivy bound, Jackson is burnt out and misses the only person who ever truly knew him-his ex-best friend, Phil.When Cameron dumps Phil and torpedoes his already-iffy reputation in the process, Phil hatches a plot to expose Cameron as the two-faced liar he truly is. And he finds the perfect weapon in his old pal Jackson, who agrees to infiltrate Cameron's circle and uncover dirt.But as Phil and Jackson rediscover their friendship-and more-they start to wonder… Will knocking Cameron off his pedestal really solve their problems?Praise for The Long Run"Written with equal doses of heart and ferocity, this is a fabulous debut." -Abdi Nazemian, author of Stonewall Honor book Like a Love Story and The Chandler Legacies"Raw, real, electric, and unputdownable." -Steven Salvatore, critically acclaimed author of And They Lived…"James Acker is a splashy new voice with an unforgettable romcom about tough guys with soft hearts." -Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons and The 99 Boyfriends of Micah Summers* "A stunning novel." -Bookpage, starred review

"The Danes taught us how to embrace coziness and contentment. Now, the Swedes show us how to pause and savor the moment, to njuta, a philosophy closely tied to Swedish life and culture. Deeply ingrained in the Swedish psyche, njuta is about simplicity and intent in every aspect of life, from daily routines and leisure to family and food and everything in between. The Swedish delight in the simple things in life."--

Poet, writer, and hip-hop educator Tony Keith Jr. makes his debut with a powerful YA memoir in verse, tracing his journey from being a closeted gay Black teen battling poverty, racism, and homophobia to becoming an openly gay first-generation college student who finds freedom in poetry. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, George M. Johnson, and Jacqueline Woodson.Tony dreams about life after high school, where his poetic voice can find freedom on the stage and page. But the Boogeyman has been following Tony since he was six years old. First, the Boogeyman was after his Blackness, but Tony has learned It knows more than that: Tony wants to be the first in his family to attend college, but there's no path to follow. He also has feelings for boys, desires that don't align with the script he thinks is set for him and his girlfriend, Blu. Despite a supportive network of family and friends, Tony doesn't breathe a word to anyone about his feelings. As he grapples with his sexuality and moves from high school to college, he struggles with loneliness while finding solace in gay chat rooms and writing poetry. But how do you find your poetic voice when you are hiding the most important parts of yourself? And how do you escape the Boogeyman when it's lurking inside you?

Featuring contributions from an award-winning, bestselling group of Black voices, past and present, this poetry anthology elicits conversations about race, belonging, history, and faith to highlight Black joy and pain.

"What if I told you that the feeling we call love is actually the feeling of metaphysical recognition, when your soul remembers someone from a previous life?"In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor-but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue.In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to unleash an otherworldly terror instead.And in present-day Los Angeles, a college student meets a beautiful stranger and cannot shake the feeling they've met before. Across these seemingly unrelated timelines woven together only by the twists and turns of fate, two men are reborn, lifetime after lifetime. Within the treacherous walls of an ancient palace and the boundless forests of the Asian wilderness to the heart-pounding cement floors of underground rave scenes, our lovers are inexplicably drawn to each other, constantly tested by the worlds around them. As their many lives intertwine, they begin to realize the power of their undying love-a power that transcends time itself…but one that might consume them both.An unpredictable roller coaster of a debut novel, The Emperor and the Endless Palace is a genre-bending romantic thriller that challenges everything we think we know about true love.

"Aurora De La Torre knows moving back to Pagosa Springs, Colorado--a place that was once home and is now full of bittersweet memories of her late mother--isn't going to be easy. ... But after breaking up with her longtime, famous musician boyfriend, hiding out in a small town in the mountains might be the perfect remedy for a broken heart. And checking out her landlord who lives across the driveway just might cure it, too. Only Tobias Rhodes didn't rent out the apartment to her--rather it was his teenage son Amos. Fiercely protective of his family and distrusting of strangers, gruff and grumpy Rhodes initially keeps little Miss Sunshine Ora at a distance. But over days and weeks, long hikes and fireside chats, Aurora breaks down his walls and soon an unbreakable friendship blossoms into a once-in-a-lifetime love"--

"High school senior Wade Westmore isn't thrilled about losing the lead role in the spring musical, My Fair Lady, to his ex-boyfriend Reese Erikson-Ortiz, who dumped Wade for being 'too shallow and self-involved.' On top of that, he feels as if he's teetering on the edge of his future as he waits for college acceptance letters--particularly from his dream school, NYU. So, when anxious gay sophomore Elijah Brady, who joined the stage crew to try and make friends, asks Wade for lessons in confidence, Wade sees this as an opportunity to win back Reese by proving he's not as self-absorbed and incapable of change as Reese thinks. As Wade slowly turns timid Elijah into a more assured version of himself, the two become friends, which proves beneficial for them both. But when Elijah also befriends Reese, it threatens to upset Wade's goal and puts a strain on their newfound camaraderie"--

"Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love. Danny Ryan is rich. Beyond his wildest dreams rich. The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman - a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with. Life is good. But then Danny reaches too far. When he tries to buy an old hotel on a prime piece of real estate with plans to build his dream resort, he triggers a war against Las Vegas power brokers, a powerful FBI agent bent on revenge and a rival casino owner with dark connections of his own. Danny thought he had buried his past, but now it reaches up to him from the grave to pull him down. Old enemies surface, and when they come for Danny they vow to take everything - not only his empire, not just his life, but all that he holds dear, including his son. To save his life and everything he loves, Danny must become the ruthless fighter he once was - and never wanted to be again."--

"Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall. Though her new employer, Edward Rochester, has a charming air--not to mention a handsome face--Jane discovers that his smile can sharpen in an instant. Plagued by Edward's mercurial mood and the strange wails that echo through the corridors, Jane grows suspicious of the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall--unaware of the true horrors lurking above her very head"--

The promise of this book is simple: if you buy this book on Friday, you will be better at your job by Monday.MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. We call these: MicroSkills.As award winning physicians, educators, and mentors we hear the gamut of challenges with navigating the workplace. And when we learn a lesson we often wish we had learned it earlier. MicroSkills is packed with the privileged information that you want delivered to you as efficiently as possible.In MicroSkills you will learn How to build your career without breaking yourself How to manage your task list to get work done How to build and maintain your professional reputation How to become a subject matter expert How to grow and nurture your network How to become a better communicator and so much more...MicroSkills is the gift we wish we had received early in our careers. Luckily, for readers it's not too late!

"It's 1857, and anxious debutante Beth has just one season to snag a wealthy husband, or she and her mother will be out on the street. But playing the blushing ingenue makes Beth's skin crawl and she'd rather be anywhere but here. Gwen, on the other hand, is on her fourth season and counting, with absolutely no intention of finding a husband, possibly ever. She figures she has plenty of security as the only daughter of a rakish earl, from whom she's gotten all her flair, fun, and less-than-proper party games. 'Let's get [our parents] together, ' she says. ... Of course, just as their plan begins to unfold, a handsome, wealthy viscount starts calling on Beth, offering up the perfect, secure marriage. Now Gwen must face the prospect of sharing Beth with someone else, forever. And Beth must reckon with the fact that she's caught feelings, hard--and they're definitely not for her potential fiancâe"--

For the first time in print! New York Times sensation Chanel Cleeton's international, angst-fueled romance is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Lucy Score.Maggie Carpenter is a small-town Southern girl who's never been kissed. She's ready for a change-and to leave her ordinary life and a failed attempt to get into Harvard behind. She accepts a scholarship to the International School in London, where she's suddenly mingling with the privileged offspring of diplomats and world leaders.When Maggie meets Hugh, a twentysomething British guy, she finds herself living the life she has always wanted. Suddenly she's riding around the city in a Ferrari, wearing borrowed designer clothes and going to the hottest clubs. The only problem? There's someone else, someone she can't seem to keep her hands off of.Half French, half Lebanese and impossibly rich, Samir Khouri has made it clear to Maggie that despite their intense attraction, he doesn't do relationships. He's the opposite of everything she thought she wanted-a player with no interest in commitments-but she just can't keep away. Torn between her dream guy and the one haunting her thoughts, Maggie must fight for her own happy ending. But in a city like London, you never know where you stand, and everything can change in the blink of an eye.International SchoolBook 1: I See LondonBook 2: London Falling

"A new cookbook on fast dinners by author Ree Drummond"--

The New York Times bestseller from iconic Emmy-nominated actress and producer MILLIE BOBBY BROWN: Nineteen Steps "My inner history-loving teenage geek clapped her hands in ecstasy at the thought of a historical novel penned by Enola Holmes, and she wasn't disappointed!Kate QuinnLove blooms in the darkest daysIts 1942, and air raid sirens continue to wail around London. Eighteen-year-old Nellie Morris counts every day lucky that she emerges from the underground shelters unharmed, her loving family still surrounding her.After a chance encounter with Ray, an American airman stationed nearby, Nellie becomes enchanted with the idea of a broader world. Just when Nellie begins to embrace an exciting new life with Ray, a terrible incident occurs during an air raid one evening, tearing Nellies world apart. But just when it seems all hope is lost, Nellie finds that, against all odds, love and happiness can triumph.Nineteen Steps is a deeply affecting, mesmerizing page-turner inspired by the authors family history. An epic story of longing, loss, and secrets, Millie Bobby Browns propulsive debut introduces an unforgettable, brave young woman and boldly portrays the strength in the power of love.Inspired by my Nanny Ruth, this book is very personal and close to my heart. I grew up listening to stories about her time living through the war. Im honored to keep her story alive.Millie Bobby Brown

"Cleo Davenport has heard the whispers: the murmured conversations that end abruptly the second she walks into a room. Told she was an orphan, she knows the rumor-that her father is none other than the Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne. And at her childhood home at Cairo's Shepheard's Hotel, where royals, rulers, and the wealthy live, they even called her "The Princess." But her life is turned upside down when she turns seventeen. Sent to London under the chaperonage of her very proper aunt, she's told it's time to learn manners and make her debut. But Cleo's life can't be confined to a ballroom. She longs for independence and a career as a jewelry designer for Cartier, but she cannot move forward until she finds out about her past. Determined to unlock the truth, Cleo travels from London, back to Cairo, and then Paris, where her investigations take a shocking turn into the world of the Parisian demi-monde, and a high-class courtesan whose scandalous affair with the young Prince of Wales threatened to bring down the British monarchy long before anyone had heard of Wallis Simpson"--

"In this unusual, engaging, and intimate collection of personal essays, Lamba Literary Award finalist Tania De Rozario recalls growing up as a queer, brown, fat girl in Singapore, blending memoir with elements of history, pop culture, horror films, and current events to explore the nature of monsters and what it means to be different"--

From TikTok star Eli Rallo, an irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny and searingly honest take on modern dating and romance with tips, tricks, and survival-guide style rules.

The follow up to her beloved adult debut Birds of California, a novel set in Los Angeles about what happens when an A-list movie star moves in next door to a family of sisters made famous by a reality show.

The breakout standalone psychological thriller from highly acclaimed and internationally bestselling author Caz Frear.

An ingenious dark comedy about aging and nostalgia following a tight-knit circle of seniors as they attempt to hide the death of one of their best friends so he can win the Nobel Prize for Economics - the inspiration for a popular Israeli TV series.

A new novel set in the Gilded Age in New York City, about an immigrant daughter's ascent from sweatshop to haute couture, her insatiable hunger for a place in society, and her obsession with a madman.

From the scientific origins of the search for intelligent life, to UFOs and conspiracy theories, to the very people who know how and where to look today, this book is packed full of theories, ideas, and examples of everything we know and don't about aliens.

With delectable prose, a sharp heroine ahead of her time, and an adventure across the English countryside in search of great food, Good Taste is the perfect historical for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.