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The second witty novel in an astonishingly authentic historical mystery series featuring detective Oscar Wilde and his partner in crime, Arthur Conan Doyle.

It's 1892, and Wilde is the toast of London, riding high on the success of his play Lady Windemere's Fan. While celebrating with friends at a dinner party he conjures up a game called "murder" that poses the question: Who would you most like to kill? Wilde and friends -- including Arthur Conan Doyle, Bram Stoker, and poet Robert Sherard (the novel's narrator) -- write the names of their "victims" on pieces of paper and choose them one by one. After leaving the party, Wilde scoffs at the suggestion that he may have instigated a very dangerous game indeed....

The very next day, the game takes an all-too- sinister turn when the first "victim" turns up dead. Soon Wilde and his band of amateur detectives must travel through the realms of politics, theatre, and even boxing to unearth whose misguided passions have the potential to become deadly poisons...not only for the perpetrator of the seemingly perfect crimes but also for the trio of detectives investigating them.

Richly atmospheric and as entertaining as Wilde himself, this book is the second in a series destined to delight mystery readers and fans of historical fiction alike.

Jack 'No Middle Name' Reacher, lone wolf, knight errant, ex military cop, lover of women, scourge of the wicked and righter of wrongs, is the most iconic hero for our age. This is the first time all Lee Child's shorter fiction featuring Jack Reacher has been collected into one volume. Read together, these twelve stories shed new light on Reacher's past, illuminating how he grew up and developed into the wandering avenger who has captured the imagination of millions around the world.

The twelve stories include a brand new novella, Too Much Time.

The other stories in the collection are:

Second Son
James Penney's New Identity
Guy Walks Into a Bar
Deep Down, High Heat
Not a Drill
Small Wars

All of which have previously been published as ebook shorts.

Added to these is every other Reacher short story that Child has written:

Everyone Talks
Maybe They Have a Tradition
No Room at the Motel
The Picture of the Lonely Diner

A gripping and heartbreaking novel that re-imagines life at Wuthering Heights through the eyes of the Earnshaws’ loyal servant, Nelly Dean.

Young Nelly Dean has been Hindley’s closest companion for as long as she can remember, living freely at the great house, Wuthering Heights. But when the benevolence of the master brings a wild child into the house, Nelly must follow in her mother’s footsteps, be called "servant" and give herself to the family completely.

But Nelly is not the only one who must serve. When a new heir is born, a reign of violence begins that will test Nelly’s spirit as she finds out what it is to know true sacrifice.

Nelly Dean is a wonderment of storytelling, a heartbreaking accompaniment to Emily Bronte’s adored work. It is the story of a woman who is fated to bear the pain of a family she is unable to leave, and unable to save.

"A new, revolutionary look into the brilliant life of Pat Nixon. In America's collective consciousness, Pat Nixon has long been perceived as enigmatic. She was voted "Most Admired Woman in the World" in 1972 and made Gallup Poll's top ten list of most admired women fourteen times. She survived the turmoil of the Watergate scandal with her popularity and dignity intact. And yet, the media often portrayed Mrs. Nixon as elusive and mysterious. The real Pat Nixon, however, bore little resemblance to the woman so often described in the press. Pat married California lawyer Richard Nixon in June of 1940, becoming a wife, mother, and her husband's trusted political partner in short order. As the couple rose to prominence, Pat became Second Lady from 1953-1961 and then First Lady from 1969-1974, forging her own graceful path between the protocols of the strait-laced mid-century and the bra-burning Sixties and Seventies. Pat was a highly traveled First Lady, visiting eighty-three countries during her tenure. After a devastating earthquake in Peru in 1970, she personally flew in medical supplies and food to hard-hit areas, meeting one-on-one with victims of the tragedy. The First Lady's 1972 trips with her husband to China and to Russia were critical to the detente that resulted. President Nixon frequently sent her to represent him at significant events in South America and Africa solo. Pat greatly expanded upon previous preservation efforts in the White House, obtaining more art and antique objects than any other First Lady. She was progressive on women's issues, favoring the Equal Rights Amendment and backing a targeted effort to get more women into high level government jobs. Pat strongly supported nominating a woman for the Supreme Court. She was pro-choice, supporting women's reproductive rights publicly even before the landmark Roe v. Wade case in 1973. When asked to define her 'signature' First Lady agenda, she defied being put into a box, often saying: 'People are my project.' There was nothing Pat Nixon enjoyed more than working one-on-one directly with ordinary human beings, especially with women, children, and those in need. In The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon, Heath Hardage Lee presents readers with the essential nature of this First Lady, an empathetic, adventurous, self-made woman who wanted no power or influence, but who connected warmly with both ordinary Americans and people from different cultures she encountered world-wide"--

When a killer stirs up trouble in the Outer Banks, amateur sleuth and bookseller Callie Padget is on the case, in a new beachside mystery from author Alicia Bessette.

Cattail Island in the Outer Banks is a popular destination for honeymooners and nature lovers alike. So it is a huge blow when the murder of a newlywed grinds the pre-summer season to a screeching halt. Bookseller Callie Padget launches her own investigation, after mysterious customer Geri-Lynn Humfeld, caretaker of the island’s protected wild horses, brings in an irresistible piece of information.

Determined to restore order and safety to her beloved hometown, Callie searches for answers—even as those answers cast suspicion on her soon-to-be boyfriend, Toby Dodge, whose martial arts studio was the scene of the crime. As she digs deeper, Toby becomes the police’s prime suspect. The truth raises troubling questions and sends her scouring the bookshop’s shelves for guidance.

Meanwhile, a well-loved member of the mustang herd—a pregnant mare whose anticipated foal is a symbol of summery hope for locals and visitors alike—may be facing dire circumstances. With help from Geri-Lynn, Callie unearths startling secrets surrounding not only the compromised mare, but the murdered newlywed, too. And when another body shows up, this time on isolated Mustang Beach, she must race against time to stop a killer from claiming any more innocent lives.

In a life that spanned nearly a century and witnessed some of the most momentous events in American history, Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley was born a slave. She earned her freedom by the skill of her needle and won the friendship of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln with her devotion. In her sweeping historical novel, Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker, New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini illuminates the extraordinary relationship the two women shared, beginning in the hallowed halls of the White House during the trials of the Civil War  and enduring almost, but not quite, to the end of Mrs. Lincoln's days.
Elizabeth Keckley made her professional reputation in Washington, DC, making expertly fashioned dresses for the city's elite, among them Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Mrs. Robert E. Lee. In March 1861, Mrs. Lincoln chose her from among numerous applications to be her personal 'modiste,' responsible for creating the First Lady's beautiful gowns and dressing her for important occasions. In this role, Elizabeth Keckley was quickly drawn into the intimate life of the Lincoln family, a clear-eyed but compassionate witness to events within the private quarters of the White House.
Ever loyal to the Union, Elizabeth Keckley hid her fears when her only son, George, enlisted with the first Missouri Volunteers, and his courage in battle inspired her bold new endeavors. When then of thousands of former slaves sought refuge in Washington, she cared for them in their squalid camps, taught them sewing and other necessary skills, founded the Contraband Relief Association-to which Mary Todd Lincoln was a generous contributor-and worked tirelessly to raise money so that the struggling freedmen could embrace their newfound liberty. All the while, Elizabeth Keckley supported the First Lady through years of war, political strife, and devastating personal losses, even as she endured heartbreaking tragedies of her own.
Even more daring, Keckley not only made history but also wrote it, in her own words. The publication of her memoir, Behind the Scenes: Or, Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House, placed her at the center of a scandal she ever intended. The sensational fallout distanced the longtime confidantes, and for the rest of her days Elizabeth Keckley sought redemption through living an exemplary life.
Impeccably researched and thoroughly engrossing, Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker renders this singular story of intertwining lives in rich, moving style.

Mrs. Jeffries must help Inspector Witherspoon crack a new case and catch a killer in this next installment of the beloved Victorian Mystery series.

Successful businessman Jeremy Marks wasn’t highly regarded by any of the members of the West London Archery Club. Most of them considered him a buffoon and a bore. But everyone was stunned when the fellow was murdered during a lull in the club’s annual archery competition. He’d been shot with arrows from a longbow during a raging thunderstorm.

But those who knew Marks well understood that the unkempt "court jester" persona adopted by the late, unlamented man was as fake as the smile he wore. As Inspector Witherspoon investigates the murder, he discovers the victim had real enemies among the assembled archery contestants. Marks was notorious for not paying his bills, cheating vendors, bad-mouthing business rivals, and worst of all, betraying his business partners. The dead man had built a whole career and amassed quite a substantial fortune by harming those who trusted him. It will take Mrs. Jeffries and the inspector’s household as well as their friends to sort out fact from fiction and target a killer.

Since the publication of her first novel in 1920, more than two billion copies of Agatha Christie's books have been sold around the globe. Now, for the first time ever, the guardians of her legacy have approved a brand-new novel featuring Dame Agatha's most beloved creation, Hercule Poirot.

Internationally bestselling author Sophie Hannah breathes new life into the incomparable detective. In this thrilling tale, Poirot plunges into a mystery set in 1920s London—a diabolically clever puzzle that will test his brilliant skills and baffle and delight longtime Christie fans and new generations of readers discovering him for the first time. Authorized by Christie's family, and featuring the most iconic detective of all time, this instant Christie classic is sure to be celebrated by mystery lovers the world over.

"A can't-miss title for fans of chick lit and modern women's fiction."--Library Journal, STARRED review

An unlikely friendship between two stubborn, lonely souls anchors this big-hearted book and dares us all to ask for more.

When her life falls apart on the eve of her 40th birthday, Kate Parker finds herself volunteering at the Lauderdale House for Exceptional Ladies. There she meets 97-year-old Cecily Finn. Cecily's tongue is as sharp as her mind, but she's fed up with pretty much everything.

Having no patience for Kate's choices in life or love, Cecily prescribes her a self-help book...of sorts. Thought for Food: an unintentionally funny 1950s cookbook high on enthusiasm, featuring menus for anything life can throw at the "easily dismayed," such as:

Breakfast with a Hangover

Tea for a Crotchety Aunt

Dinner for a Charming Stranger

As she and Cecily break out of their ruts, Kate will learn far more than recipes.

A feel-good summer read with a wicked sense of humor, Vicky Zimmerman's book will teach you that food is for feasting, friends are for savoring, and the way to a man's heart is...irrelevant.

Fans of Jennifer Weiner, Elin Hildenbrand, and Sophie Kinsella will delight in this recipe for confidence, romance, and fun.

Praise for Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies:

"A beautiful, thoughtful read about love, friendship and food with shades of Nora Ephron's Heartburn and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine."--Tasmina Perry, international bestselling author of Daddy's Girls

"Beautifully written, full of insight and food."--Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A Perfect Proposal

"Hungry for a love story with added bite? With deliciously real characters, a sprinkling of humor, a pinch of pathos and huge helping of wisdom, this book has all the ingredients to become this summer's must-read."--Isabelle Broom, bestselling author of One Thousand Stars and You

Stories of Willie Nelson and Paul English's misadventures became legendary, but many have gone untold--until now.

Immortalized in Willie Nelson's road song "Me and Paul," Paul English was the towering figure who acted as Willie's drummer, bodyguard, accountant, partner in crime, and right-hand man for 70 years.

Together, the two men roamed the country by putting on shows, getting into a few scrapes, and bringing the joy of their music to fans worldwide.

Set against the backdrop of the exploding Americana music scene and told in Willie's inimitable, colorful style, Me and Paul follows the two performers through their decades-long careers.

Discover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.

The Nashville version of Just Kids or Girls Like Us,
ME & PATSY shares the never-before-told story of the remarkable relationship between legendary country queen Patsy Cline and country music icon Loretta Lynn.

Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends--country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever Loretta tells their story: a celebration of their music and their relationship up until Patsy's tragic and untimely death.

Full of laughter and tears, this eye-opening, heartwarming memoir paints a picture of two stubborn, spirited country gals who'd be damned if they'd let men or convention tell them how to be. Set in the heady streets of the 1960s South, this nostalgia ride shows how Nashville blossomed into the city of music it is today. Tender and fierce, Loretta & Patsy is an up-close-and-personal portrait of a friendship that defined a generation and changed country music indelibly--and a meditation on love, loss and legacy.
 

Baking legend Mary Berry, longtime judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents this revised and updated edition of her seminal baking book, featuring 250 recipes, including 20 all-new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements.

Mary Berry’s Baking Bible has been thrilling home bakers with delectable, no-fuss, trustworthy recipes for more than a decade. Now the queen of British baking brings her straightforward advice and expertise to this fully revised edition of classic bakes. Her biggest collection yet also features 20 new recipes plus mouthwatering photography. A sampling of her beloved desserts includes:

• Cakes: Victoria Sandwich; Very Best Chocolate Fudge; Lemon Yogurt
• Cookies and Bars: Melting Moments; Orange and Chocolate Shortbread; Bakewell Slices
• Traybakes: Lemon Drizzle; Coffee and Walnut; Double Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow
• Tarts and Pastries: French Apple Tart; Chocolate Eclairs; Profiteroles 
• Breads: Crunchy Orange Syrup Loaf; Quick Sourdough Loaf; White Cottage Loaf
• Puddings and Pies: Sticky Apricot Pudding; Classic Apple Pie; Crème Brûlée
• Cheesecakes: American Chocolate Ripple; Buttermilk and Honey; and Key Lime Pie

Readers will also be delighted to discover that many of her treasured recipes have been updated and simplified to suit the needs and tastes of today’s home bakers. And, as always with foolproof recipes from Mary Berry, there will be no soggy bottoms!

For nearly 20 years, home crafters have turned to the pages of Martha Stewart Living for all kinds of crafts projects, each presented in the magazine’s inimitable style. Now, the best of those projects, including step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs, have been collected into a single encyclopedia. 

Organized by topic from A to Z, Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts contains complete instructions and brief histories for more than 30 techniques, detailed descriptions of the necessary tools and materials, and easy-to-copy templates. Martha and her team of crafts editors guide readers through each subject, from botanical pressing and decoupage to rubber stamping and wreaths, with characteristic clarity and unparalleled attention to detail. 

Crafters of all skill and experience levels will appreciate the many variations presented for each technique. For example, candlemaking presents a comprehensive array of poured, rolled, and cutout candles, including instructions for making your own one-of-a-kind rubber candle molds, floating candles, sand candles, and more. Each craft in the book takes on charming new dimensions with innovations that could come only from the team behind Martha Stewart Living.

In addition, each entry in Martha Stewart’s Encyclopedia of Crafts is chock-full of tips and advice. Handy glossaries in the entries–such as a comprehensive gem glossary, a glitter glossary, and a color glossary for making tinted wax–are valuable references that crafters will refer to again and again. What’s more, the Tools and Materials section outlines the best essential supplies that every crafter needs to have on hand, and the Sources pages clue readers in to the vendors and suppliers that the magazine’s crafts editors rely on most.

Filled with solid technical know-how, and presented with gorgeous color photographs, this handy guide can be read page by page and kept as a lasting reference by crafters and artisans alike.

“Once you start reading, be prepared, because you won’t want to stop.” —Oprah Winfrey

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir.

No one expects the police to knock on the door of the million-dollar two-story home of the perfect cul-de-sac housewife. But soccer mom Lara Love Hardin has been hiding a shady secret: she is funding her heroin addiction by stealing her neighbors’ credit cards.

Lara is convicted of thirty-two felonies and becomes inmate S32179. She finds that jail is a class system with a power structure that is somewhere between an adolescent sleepover party and Lord of the Flies. Furniture is made from tampon boxes, and Snickers bars are currency. But Lara quickly learns the rules and brings love and healing to her fellow inmates as she climbs the social ladder and acquires the nickname “Mama Love,” showing that jailhouse politics aren’t that different from the PTA meetings she used to attend.

When she’s released, she reinvents herself as a ghostwriter. Now, she’s legally co-opting other people’s identities and getting to meet Oprah, meditate with the Dalai Lama, and have dinner with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. But the shadow of her past follows her. Shame is a poison worse than heroin—there is no way to detox. Lara must learn how to forgive herself and others, navigate life as a felon on probation, and prove to herself that she is more good than bad, among other essential lessons.

The Many Lives of Mama Love is a heartbreaking and tender journey from shame to redemption, despite a system that makes it almost impossible for us to move beyond the worst thing we have ever done.

Volcanoes have fascinated—and terrified—people for ages. They have destroyed cities and ended civilizations. John Dvorak, the critically acclaimed author of Earthquake Storms looks in to the early years of volcanology and its "father," Thomas Jaggar. Jaggar was the youngest of five scientists to investigate the explosion of Mount Pelee in Martinique, which leveled the entire city of St. Pierre and killed its entire population in two minutes. This explosion changed science forever, and Jaggar became obsessed with understand the force of nature that could do this. A colorful casts of scientists wind their way through this story, but the focus is on Jaggar, who was so obsessed by volcanology, that he moved to a small house overlooking the lava lake of Kilauea. With a widowed schoolteacher who shared his passion, the two devoted their lives to studying volcanic activity. From this precarious perch, they would discover a way to predict volcanic eruptions and tsunamis, promote geothermal energy, and theorize new ways to study the ocean bottom.

A groundbreaking graphic portrait of boxing legend Jack Johnson, Last On His Feet offers a front-row seat to the Battle of the Century.
 

On the morning of July 4, 1910, thousands of boxing fans stormed a newly built stadium in Reno, Nevada, to witness an epic showdown. Jack Johnson, the world’s first Black heavyweight champion—and most infamous athlete in the world because of his race—was paired against Jim Jeffries, a former heavyweight champion then heralded as the “great white hope.” It was the height of the Jim Crow era, and spectators were eager for Jeffries to restore the racial hierarchy that Johnson had pummeled with his quick fists.

Transporting readers directly into the ring, artist Youssef Daoudi and poet Adrian Matejka intersperse dramatic boxing action with vivid flashbacks to reveal how Johnson, the self-educated son of formerly enslaved parents, reached the pinnacle of sport—all while facing down a racist justice system. Through a combination of breathtaking illustrations and striking verse, Last on His Feet honors a contentious civil rights figure who has for more than a century been denied his proper due.

Set during the time of Fearless, a mysterious figure arrives in the kingdom of Ilya to witness the fight for the throne and the price it costs those sworn to defend the land in this beautiful and heart-wrenching story in the #1 New York Times bestselling Powerless trilogy.

Love too grand, it kills.

Mara never intended to set foot in Ilya again. But when the king makes a life-altering decision, her interest is piqued, and Death is determined to understand Kitt Azer’s mind if he is destined to join her in the Mors.

Spending time with the king while observing the castle’s inhabitants reminds Mara that there is more to life than just death. There is love. But even the purest of intentions spur revenge and the pursuit of power. And fate will have its way with all of them—to live, to rule, to love, and most certainly, to die…

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this “delightfully autumnal small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.

Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn’t come at a worse time.

From past summers spent in Connecticut, Ellis knows Bramble Falls is idyllic and charming. But it also seems to be full of distractions. There’s local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis’s one-time best friend and first kiss who now wants nothing to do with Ellis. And then there’s the Falling Leaves Festival, a local autumnal celebration run by Ellis’s aunt where people from all over come to see Bramble Falls’s beautiful foliage. The house is stuffed with decorations, and every conversation seems to center around the festival.

Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can’t stop bumping into Cooper…or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places—and the futures they represent.

Jade can manipulate souls with the tug of a thread—it’s up to her, and a boy with a soul as bright as the universe to stop a creature on the loose before it claims its next victim in this lush, Mexican & German inspired romantasy.

"Richly woven with magic, intrigue, and romance. Prepare to be utterly enchanted."—Elizabeth Lim, New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes

Jade Aguilar can stitch beauty and brilliance into existence—unravel life itself. Like her mother, she’s a thread speaker in the queendom of Mérecal, where their rare gift can be used only in service of the Crown. When her mother, the master thread speaker, goes missing amid a spree of unusual deaths, the queen orders Jade to find her or be conscripted into a life of servitude.
Lukas Keller, a boy with a heart as bright as the universe, is desperate to save his family from the clutches of poverty. He gets caught up with a vicious gang and is forced to do the one thing he swore he would never do: seek the help of a thread speaker.
Jade and Lukas form a mistrustful alliance. As Mérecal descends into chaos, it’s clear there is something monstrous on the hunt. Jade and Lukas cling to each other for survival—and perhaps . . . something more.
In her spellbinding debut, Ruby Martinez weaves a wildly romantic, heart-pounding mystery set against the backdrop of Mexican and German lore.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places comes “a standout dark academia thriller” (e. lockhart, author of We Were Liars) about the monsters who walk among us—even in the glittering upper echelons of society.

A dead teacher at an elite boarding school. Four students who had every reason to want her gone. Who is the monster?

At an elite New England boarding school, eight students are selected for an exclusive storytelling workshop with the one and only Meredith Graffam—an enigmatic writer, director, and actress. For sixteen days, they will live in the isolated estate of the school’s founder, surrounded by snowy woods and a storm-tossed seas. Only one of the chosen will walk away with a lifechanging opportunity to realize their creative dreams.

Everyone, including Graffam, has a compelling reason to be there—Effy, the orphan, Isaac, the legacy, Ness, the wallflower, Ramon, the outsider, and Arlo, whose unexpected arrival leaves Effy spiraling—but only the most ambitious will last the term. Graffam’s unorthodox methods push the students past the breaking point, revealing their darkest secrets, taking unthinkable risks, and slowly starting to turn on one another. But Graffam never expected they would turn on her . . .

Join Roxy, a Pizza Witch in training, on a journey filled with magic, pizza, and her loyal cat familiar, as she seeks out the secret ingredient to unlocking her greatest pizza magic ambitions. 

All Roxy wants is to become the most legendary Pizza Witch ever! But when her uninspired boss and her well-meaning parents put her dream in jeopardy, she’s stuck in a pizza-flavored rut. That is, until she's sent off on a quest for a powerful artifact of pizza magic - the Remarkable Oregano! 

With her feisty cat George by her side, Roxy sets off on her broom to lands unknown! Will this be the adventure she’s been waiting for – filled with advanced pizza magic, wild challenges, and maybe even a little romance? Or will her dream be squashed like an overripe tomato? 

Perfect for fans of Unfamiliar and The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich, join Roxy and George for a hilarious and heartwarming adventure cooked up by Sarah Graley (Glitch, Donut the Destroyer) and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure), in the delicious world of PIZZA WITCH.

A compelling, propulsive YA graphic novel mystery from acclaimed Eisner Award-winning author of Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, Mariko Tamaki, and Eisner-nominated illustrator Nicole Goux

Multiple starred reviews! "Certain to leave readers breathlessly enthralled." (Kirkus starred review)

At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward.

Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos.

Transfer student Abby Kita was one of the last people to see Elizabeth alive, and when local authorities deem the it-girl's death a suicide, Abby's not convinced. She's sure there's more to Wilburton and the WTS than meets the eye. As she gets tangled in prep school intrigues, Abby quickly realizes that Elizabeth was keeping secrets. Was one of those secrets worth killing for?

Told in comics, letters, diary entries, and news articles, This Place Kills Me is a page-turning whodunnit from award-winning writer Mariko Tamaki and acclaimed illustrator Nicole Goux that will have readers on the edge of their seats and begging for an encore.

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost comes a charmingly spooky celebration of difference sure to resonate with parents and children alike.

¡A Vlad le fascina un atuendo estupendo! Y como a sus vampíricos amigos, le encanta vestirse de negro de pies a cabeza. Pero, a diferencia de todos los demás vampiros, Vlad tiene un par de mejillas rosas que lo hacen lucir horripilantemente vivo. ¿Cómo le hará para encajar con las demás criaturas paranormales?


Vlad, siempre a la moda, intenta esconder su rubor con hipnóticas capas y bufandas hechas a mano. Pero cuando descubre que es posible que su mejor amiga también este escondiendo su propio secreto rosado, decide que no quiere ocultarse más. Con un poco de valentía compartida, descubren cómo mostrarle a todo el mundo su verdadero ser.

Con su hechizante estilo habitual, la brillante y talentosa Flavia Z. Drago nos trae otra inspiradora y encantadora historia situada en el mundo de su exitoso álbum ilustrado, Gustavo, el fantasmita tímido.

Narrada con sinceridad y esperanza, esta conmovedora historia es perfecta para cualquier niño que esté enfrentando una pérdida y para quienes celebran el Día de Muertos o desean aprender más sobre esa tradición.

Benito ama a Perro, pero cuando Perro muere, el niño queda desconsolado. Durante la celebración del Día de Muertos, intenta comprender el significado de las flores de cempasúchil, de las veladoras, del pan de muerto, de las fotografías y de la costumbre de contar recuerdos de los seres queridos que ya no están. Al crear su propio altar especial para Perro, Benito se da cuenta de que el amor por su querido compañero y la felicidad que este le brindó siempre perdurarán.

Después de Un vampiro peligrozo y El fantasma de las bragas rotas, José Carlos Andrés y Gómez juntos de nuevo en este divertidísimo álbum sobre una pequeña momia que conseguirá que las niñas y niños dejen de tener miedo. 
 

La pequeña momia Endas se despierta dentro de la oscuridad de su pirámide porque tiene hambre, ¡MUCHA HAMBRE!

Decide salir a comprobar si ya es hora de comer... pero los turistas huyen despavoridos al verla. Solo Nessa, una niña pequeña, se queda. Pronto se hacen amigas y deciden ayudarse para encontrar a la familia de Nessa y comida para Endas.

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After 'I'm A Zcary Vampire' and 'The Ghost with the Smelly Old Underwear', José Carlos Andrés and Gómez are together again in this hilarious children's book about an unlikely friendship between a hungry mummy and a brave little girl, that will make girls and boys stop being afraid.

The little mummy Andages wakes up inside the darkness of her pyramid. She is hungry, VERY HUNGRY!

She decides to go out to see if it is time to eat... but the tourists flee in terror when they see her. Only Nessa, a little girl, stays. They soon become friends and decide to help each other find Nessa's family and food for Andages.

"¡Mueve tu cuerpo y aprende a contar con diez monstruos juguetones!"--Back cover.

In this charming picture book from the creator of Gustavo, The Shy Ghost, a witch who is spellbindingly good at everything discovers that baking is no piece of cake.

Leila Wayward es una brujita extraordinaria. Es la más encantadora hechicera, la más capaz cambiaformas y las más talentosa talladora en su aquelarre. Por todos sus encantos, ha ganado todo tipo de trofeos, pero su más grande sueño es ganar el Magnifico Brujiconcurso de Repostería. Como las más joven en una larga línea de expertas en las Oscuras Artes de la Pastelería, Leila espera que ganar sea pan comido.

Pero incluso con las más fantástica receta, Leila se da cuenta de la terrible verdad: ella es un desastre en la cocina. ¡Oh, no! Afortunadamente, Leila tiene tres mágicas hermanas que están felices de compartir sus secretos culinarios con ella. ¿Eso la ayudará?

De Flavia Z. Drago, la creadora de Gustavo, el fantasmita tímido, llega una encantadora historia que seguramente deleitará a pequeñas brujas y reposteros novatos en todo el mundo.



Leila Wayward is a little witch who excels at everything she does. She’s the fastest flier, the most cunning conjuror, and the most superb shape-shifter. She has won trophies for potions, herbology, and alchemy—and now she dreams of winning the Magnificent Witchy Bakeoff! As the youngest in a long line of masters of the Dark Arts of Patisserie, Leila wants her entry to be perfect. But even with the most bewitching of recipes, she realizes a terrible truth: she’s a disaster in the kitchen. Luckily, Leila has three magical sisters who are happy to share their culinary secrets with her. What’s more, Leila discovers that baking with them is fun! Win or lose, she has already tasted the sweetest thing of all: acceptance—with a pinch of nightshade and a bit of mandrake. In a Spanish language edition filled with expressive and fancifully offbeat illustrations, Flavia Z. Drago’s enchanting story of trying your hardest despite your imperfections is sure to delight little witches and novice bakers alike.

Al conejito Jasper le encantan las zanahorias, y siempre que le apetecen, va al campo de los Saltamontes Locos y elije las mâas grandes y crujientes. Bueno, eso era asâi hasta que empezaron a perseguirle...

Julieta está ansiosa para honrar el alma de su abuelita en Día de Muertos, pero lucha por encontrar el regalo perfecto. Una cálida historia sobre el amor, la familia y los lazos que nos conectan, incluso después de la Muerte.

Acompaña a Julieta en su búsqueda del regalo perfecto para honrar el alma de su abuelita en Día de Muertos. Con la celebración acercándose, y viendo cómo sus ideas fallan una tras otra, Julieta está cada vez más preocupada. Solo cuando logra reconectar con la pasión que compartía con abuelita, Julieta se da cuenta de que los mejores regalos siempre vienen del corazón.
El libro incluye una nota de la autora y un diagrama con los elementos más representativos de una ofrenda, los cuales aportan contexto adicional a esta hermosa tradición. Escrito por la autora mexicana Mariana Ríos Ramírez e ilustrado por la artista galardonada Sara Palacios, este cuento celebra a la familia y su legado que perdura a través del tiempo.

This little monster says it ́s the ugliest in the world. A second monster claims being even uglier. What happens when a third monster shows up? Could a mirror help them to decide who is the ugliest monster in the world?

Este monstruo afirma que él es el más feo del mundo. Pronto llega un segundo monstruo ¡diciendo que él es el más feo! ¿Y qué ocurre cuando llega un tercer monstruo? Quizás la mejor manera de descubrirlo es mirándose en un espejo. ¿Les ayudará a decidir quién es el monstruo más feo del mundo?

After the success of 'I'm a Zcary Vampire', comes a new, not-so-scary tale that will have children laughing out loud! 
 

De la mano de José Carlos Andrés e ilustrado por Gómez, y tras el éxito de Un vampiro peligrozo, llega un nuevo y divertido monstruo lleno de ternura que conseguirá transformar el miedo en risa.
 

BEWAAAARE..!

Everyone in Scaryville lives in fear of the ghost with the smelly old underwear!

One by one, the townsfolk pluck up the courage to face the smelly phantom. Will it be Mr Redpen, the school teacher who stops the ghost scaring the whole town or perhaps Shirley Burly? And what if it turns out that the ghost with the smelly old underwear is not actually that scary after all...

A funny book about courage, overcoming fears and smelly underpants!
 

--¡SOY EL FANTASMA DE LAS BRAGAS ROOOTAS!

En Villa Pesadilla, los vecinos no pueden dormir ni vivir tranquilos porque el fantasma de las bragas rotas les asusta a todas horas. Para acabar con este asunto irán a su castillo Mario Bolirrojo, Vera la Bombera... pero todos huyen despavoridos. ¿Cómo conseguirán solucionar el problema del fantasma de las bragas rotas?

Three starred reviews!

A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn’t built for her in this “intimate, lyrical” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of Roll with It.

There is a Before and an After for sixth grader Bea Coughlin. Before the shooting at her school that took the lives of her classmates and teacher and After, when she must figure out how to grieve, live, and keep rolling forward. But as her community rallies in a tidal wave of marches and speeches and protests, Bea can’t get past the helplessness she felt in her wheelchair as others around her took cover.

Through the help of therapeutic horseback riding, Bea finally begins to feel like herself again. And as she heals, she finds her voice and the bravery to demand change.

From the Eisner-nominated creator of the False Knees webcomic comes another witty and artful collection on themes of loneliness, creativity, wonder, and the beauty of the ordinary. 

To hilarious effect, Joshua Barkman imagines the interior lives of birds as they navigate the seasons. With the occasional cat, raccoon, or insect thrown in for good measure, this masterful second collection offers a satisfying balance of humor and existentialism, visual jest and quiet contemplation.

Perfect for fans of Strange Planet and Poorly Drawn Lines, this memorable collection will also delight readers of classic strips like Calvin & Hobbes and The Far Side.

Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers show care and kindness to themselves and others.

Sharing food. Cleaning up a mess. Helping baby after they fall. In this charming board book, follow along as a toddler shows care and kindness to themselves and others. Rhyming text and bouncy rhythm engage little ones and make building an emotional vocabulary fun.

Named One of the Best Children's Books of the Year 2025 by The Children's Book Committee of Bank Street College of Education

I See You series

Children thrive when adults see them and love them for who they are right now. These fun-to-read books provide ways of noticing and affirming how toddlers are growing physically, emotionally, and socially. Each book features a single toddler and takes place over the course of a few hours in a toddler's daily routine, covering themes of emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression.

Embark on a rainbow-filled adventure of tidying up with your little ones! In this charming board book, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin—New York Times bestselling authors and founders of the Home Edit—invite kids to unlock the joy of a tidy space and learn lifelong organizational skills.

It’s been a full day of play, and now things are everywhere! Where do they go? Every item from towels to toys has a home, and it’s time to put it all back.

Spend the day with friends as they go about taking things out and putting them away. Playing with blocks and reading books are all great fun! Do you know where they go when you’re done? On shelves or in baskets, in containers or drawers—let’s explore all the places you can organize and store. When that’s all done and everything’s back in order, you’ll see you’ve found the perfect way to end the day.

This rainbow-filled board book is the first children’s book from the founders of the Home Edit, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin. Let’s Put That Away! is written in simple language paired with easy-to-follow directions and charming illustrations. This fun book is the perfect guide for little ones learning to tidy up.

From the irrepressible team behind All Kids Are Good Kids comes a board book that celebrates different types of kindnesses in the world.

Plant a seed, push a swing.
Kindness makes your heart sing.

There is so much kindness in the world and this sweet board book celebrates those special differences that make kind acts both individual and similar. Judy Carey Nevin’s bouncing text paired with Susie Hammer’s bright, brilliant art showcases a creative look at how important kindness can be. From optimistic ideas of hope to small acts of goodwill, each scene shares the heart of the story: kindness makes our world a better place.

Don't forget to flush! flush! flush! after using the toilet! This adorable rhyming board book teaches little ones all the steps to potty training.

Discover the whole Baby Steps Series with Play! Play! Play!, Bath! Bath! Bath!, Brush! Brush! Brush!, and Bed! Bed! Bed!

Everyone goes to the bathroom. Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids show toddlers the basics of potty training in this bouncy read-aloud.

The sweetly spooky Junior Monster Scouts series comes to younger readers in a new Level 2 Ready-to-Read format! In this fourth book in the series, the Junior Monster Scouts want to throw a jack-o’-lantern carving party!

The Junior Monster Scouts are throwing a party with a jack-o’-lantern carving contest, and they cannot wait to find the three perfect pumpkins for their work. But when Vampyra, Franky, and Wolfy get to the pumpkin patch, they can’t seem to get any of the pumpkins to come back to Castle Dracula with them. Will they have to cancel the contest?

Dive into the ocean depths in this super fun and super gross fifth book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about some of the creepiest underwater creatures!

What does a vampire squid like to eat? (Hint: It’s not blood.) How does a frogfish camouflage itself? Learn the answers to these questions and discover even more fascinating facts about slimy and icky sea creatures with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dog. A create-your-own-sea-creature activity is included in the backmatter for even more aquatic fun!

Discover the first five books in the Super Facts for Super Kids nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about different animals in this paperback bind-up perfect for beginning readers!

Did you know that snakes can smell with their tongues? Or that polar bear fur isn’t actually white? And how you can tell an alligator apart from a crocodile? Learn amazing facts about tigers, sharks, polar bears, alligators, crocodiles, and snakes!

Filled with engaging photographs, comic-style illustrations, and cool infographics, these Level 2 Ready-to-Reads are sure to delight curious young readers.

This fact-filled paperback bind-up includes:
Tigers Can’t Purr! And Other Amazing Facts 
Sharks Can’t Smile! And Other Amazing Facts 
Polar Bear Fur Isn’t White! And Other Amazing Facts
Alligators and Crocodiles Can’t Chew! And Other Amazing Facts
Snakes Smell with Their Tongues! And Other Amazing Facts

From ingredient origins to tasty desserts, spend time in the kitchen with kids from around the world in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter.

What’s cooking? Learn how ingredients from across the sea end up on people’s plates and how similar dishes are invented in different countries. And don’t forget about the sweet treats kids enjoy on special occasions. Gather around the table for a delicious journey around the world!

A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, "I want to be an artist when I grow up!" And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.

Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.

Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Meet these artists:

• painter
• sculptor
• hand-lettering artist
• potter
• graphic designer
• photographer
• illustrator
• animator
• cartoonist
• botanical illustrator
• muralist

"Iris and Walter will join Frog and Toad and Henry and Mudge in a prominent place on the easy-reading shelves." --BCCB

After a move, Iris is sure that life in the country will be just awful. There's nothing to do and no one to play with. Iris will never be happy there.

Then Grandpa suggests a walk. Down the road and around the bend, they discover a huge green tree, a secret hideaway--and a boy named Walter. Maybe life far from the city won't be so lonely after all.

In the beloved Iris and Walter books, together Iris and Walter discover that anything--from adjusting to a new home to facing the first day of school--is easier when you have a best friend to help you.

6 books in 1! This innovative collection of Level 1 stories is perfect for kids learning to sound out letters and familiar syllables and recognize simple sight words.
Highlights Puzzle Readers offer a unique approach to learning that integrates puzzles and stories to develop motivated, confident readers.

Nick loves to make things, and his robot pal Nack loves to find things. Join Nick and Nack as they build and craft with the materials they find. In these Level 1 Highlights Puzzle Readers, kids can help the duo find supplies for their inventions in Hidden Pictures scenes. Repeated words and picture support for the simple text builds and reinforces essential reading skills.

Bonus craft directions at the end of each story allow readers to create the same crafts Nick and Nack make. This collection will appeal to junior makers who are starting to recognize simple sight words and sound out letters, and who are learning to read with expression.

This collection includes 6 beginner books for kids: Nick and Nack Float a Boat, Nick and Nack Blow Bubbles, Nick and Nack See the Stars, Nick and Nack Build a Birdhouse, Nick and Nack Fly a Kite, and Nick and Nack Put on a Puppet Show.

This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.

Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand...well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence.

How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves.

Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny and heartwarming stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!

In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue's Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! They ride their bike all over town with their basket filled with magical scones, tartes, and pies to deliver. There's always something going on in Shelville and Blue loves to help their neighbors -- especially if helping them means they get to use a little bit of magic.

Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there's a special magical recipe at the end of the book!

Fresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #2: Changing Magic

Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't get worse, something amazing happens! The first day of school proves to be special for everyone, all because of Bulldozer.

Perfect for kids learning how to read on their own, the second book in this endearing series follows Bulldozer through the challenges and rewards of going to school.

★ "This deceptively simple story successfully addresses the fears and worries of young children and offers positive solutions that will encourage the resilience needed to overcome them. The five chapters use simple vocabulary that makes the story accessible to young readers. A collection of creative word play activities in the back helps students build and enhance their reading skills. . . simple black-and-white line drawings shaded in orange, y­ellow, and gray that beautifully captured the heart of the story. VERDICT Sure to be a hit with vehicle lovers, this engaging title for early chapter book readers cleverly uses a bulldozer child protagonist to address social fears about new situations and friendships. Highly ­recommended." - School Library Journal, starred review

Desmond and Andres are on the edge of their seats in this twenty-fifth installment of Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!

Grab some popcorn and soda—there’s a double feature playing at the Kersville movie theater! But when the monster from the movie literally jumps out from the screen, it’s up to the Ghost Patrol to send it home before the end credits roll. Double the movies, double the scares!

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Ratnip comes snout-to-snout with a monster in this fourth book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.

Word on the street is that there’s a dumpster monster living in the darkest, gloomiest alley of the City. The monster is bigger than a cat, smellier than rotten cabbage, and always hungry! One night, when Ratnip gets carried away on a treasure hunt, he accidentally wanders into the monster’s den. Will he make it out with all his whiskers still in place?

With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Ratnip chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Squash & Ginny are on the case!

In this third snack-fueled adventure, the cats high-tail it back to the spirit realm to investigate a magical mystery: The Dragon Witch's magical artifact collection has gone missing, and the whole forest is covered in mysterious slime! Squash and Ginny follow clues to places old and new, like Mewmaid Ocean, Bum Bum Bog, and eventually to a secret tunnel that leads beneath Unibear City, the hub of the spirit realm.

Deep underground, Squash and Ginny discover a conniving plot by a dangerous new foe. They rush to recover the artifacts, stop the slime, and save the day--and quick! Otherwise, life in the spirit realm may never be the same...

This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad!

Praise for Cat & Cat Adventures: The Quest for Snacks

A Junior Library Guild Selection

An ALSC Graphic Novel Reading List Title

"Lovers of cuteness will delight in this adorable kitty adventure." --Jim Benton, author of the Catwad series

"Look no further for PAWSSIBLY the sweetest book on the shelf!" --Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series

"A story to treasure, full of kindness in a magical world." --Kirkus Reviews

A bighearted, compulsively readable novel from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner about new schools, unexpected friendships, and overcoming loss.

Eleven-year-old Lenny Syms is about to start college—sort of. As part of a brand-new experimental school, Lenny and four other students are starting sixth grade on a university campus, where they’ll be taught by the most brilliant professors and given every resource imaginable. This new school is pretty weird, though. Instead of hunkering down behind a desk to study math, science, and history, Lenny finds himself meditating, participating in discussions where you don’t even have to raise your hand, and spying on the campus population in the name of anthropology.

But Lenny just lost his mom, and his Latin professor dad is better with dead languages than actual human beings. Lenny doesn’t want to be part of some learning experiment. He just wants to be left alone. Yet if Lenny is going to make it as a middle schooler on a college campus, he’s going to need help. Is a group of misfit sixth graders and one particularly quirky professor enough to pull him out of his sadness and back into the world?

A whimsical adventure of creativity and teamwork as capybara friends explore bubble tea and celebrate life's simple joys.

Join Capy, Cali, and Cavin, three curious and adorable capybara friends from the peaceful planet Capyzenia, on a whimsical Earth adventure! In this heartwarming tale filled with cute, kawaii art, the trio sets out to create their own bubble tea, learning through fun hands-on experiments and teamwork. The capybaras discover the value of creativity, embracing differences, and cherishing life's simple joys.

This adorable book is perfect for capybara fans and readers who love stories about exploration, making new friends, and celebrating uniqueness.

Featuring engaging educational back matter, readers will discover:
✔️ Fascinating facts about capybaras, the world's largest and most easygoing rodents.
✔️ The rich history of tea, milk tea, and bubble tea, tracing its cultural roots across the world.
✔️ A fun, kid-friendly homemade fruit bubble tea recipe, perfect for young boba lovers to try at home!

This adorable book inspires young minds to embrace creativity, try new things, and savor the little moments that bring us all together.

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.

“The twists and surprises just keep on coming. My kind of book!"—R.L. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street

Surviving on the streets of World War II London alone certainly hasn’t been easy, but Nimble Nottingham has perfected the art of going it alone—and that’s just how he likes it. The only friend he needs is his beloved dog, Winnie. To pass the time between rolling blackouts and bombs falling through the air, Nim spends his days fence-climbing, roof-jumping, and gargoyle-perching…that is when he’s not scrounging for food to stave off the ever-present hunger the war has brought to London.

So when opportunity strikes in the form of a bomb falling onto the notoriously creepy Gravenhurst Manor, Nim knows he has to get inside and find whatever spoils he can get his hands on to sell for food. Get in. Get out. Quick as a flash. At least, that was the plan until Mouse—a member of a local street gang called the Dead End Kids—shows up and invites himself along for the heist.

Inside, Mouse and Nim encounter far more than just crumbling walls and shattered windows. Beneath Gravenhurst Manor lies a secret room and inside that room is a locked safe. Nim, inspired by the Hardy Boys adventures he used to read at Waifs and Strays orphanage, knows that something this protected has to be valuable, and so he cracks the safe and unknowingly unleashes a monster.

A shadow creature is now loose on the streets of London, and it’s up to Nim, Mouse, and a band of unattended children to end its reign of terror.

The Ghost Show is coming . . . are you ready Three friends must face their deepest fears in this spine-tingling horror novel by USA Today bestselling author J.W. Ocker that's perfect for fans of R.L. Stine and Mary Downing Hahn.

When mysterious ads for the Ghost Show appear around town, nobody can tell what it is. A band A movie A game But that magic word--ghost--excites Hazel Gold, or Zel to her friends. As founder of her school's Creepy Club (three members strong!), she's always looking for paranormal activity.

Turns out the Ghost Show is a black, five-story skull that appears on the edge of town as a supernatural attraction. Stepping inside, the Creepy Club is greeted by the eccentric Amadeus Everest Mancer, a self-proclaimed ghost catcher who guides them through an aquarium full of vaporous floaty things--sheets that cover gobs of dripping red goo.

Then Mancer offers Zel what she's always wanted: the chance to see a real ghost. But it turns out to be more than she bargained for. To stop him, the Creepy Club must fight a massive ghost infestation and free the trapped souls within, culminating in chilling battle that blurs the line between reality and the supernatural.

Lindsay Currie’s Scritch Scratch meets The School for Invisible Boys in this fun romp of a middle grade novel about a newly dead boy who faces a spooky new school hiding an unearthly mystery.

After an unlucky collision between a coconut and the top of his head, twelve-year-old Finn joins the ranks of the recently deceased…and of the students at Phantom Academy. The academy is a spectral boarding school for underage ghosts finding their footing in the afterlife, and Finn is the new kid at school.

He doesn’t understand why ghosts have to take tests and do homework. Or why making friends doesn’t get any easier even when all the students have a very big thing in common. As the new class of middle schoolers get to know each other, it becomes clear something is happening behind the scenes of their new academy.

Can Finn and his classmates figure out their afterlife and crack the mystery?

Have you ever wondered how vampires got their taste for blood? In Dracula’s Brunch Club, it all started with a crimson-red donut, dripping and oozing with spooky secrets—I mean, jelly. Dripping and oozing with non-spooky-tasting JELLY. Get ready to sink your fangs into the hilarious new graphic novel from debut authors Brian Gonsar and Keenan Gaybba!

Count Dracula is not your average vampire. Well, sure, he’s undead, hates garlic, and will burn up in sunlight—but unlike other vampires, he has a knack for baking. And it’s his brunch club’s famous blood-orange-jelly donuts that give his fellow vampires the energy source they need to live forever. But when Transylvania experiences a mysterious jelly shortage, it allows his nemesis, Constantine, to swoop in and steal the brunch club—and the vampires’ loyalty—from Dracula. But it’s not just jelly donuts at stake. When townsfolk start to go missing, Dracula suspects Constantine has far more sinister motives lurking that could threaten everything vampires and humans have worked for. With the help of his chef and human friend, Elena, Dracula must find a new energy source before every vampire and human turns on him and he loses his coveted brunch club forever.

With a foreword from Kevin Jonas of the Jonas Brothers!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions about planets, stars, and the universe. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about space—available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format!

Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures!

How did the universe begin? How long does it take to get to the moon? How hot is the sun? What does it feel like to be in space? There’s so much to learn, so come along on an out-of-this-world adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and explore space—it’s one readers ages 7-10 won’t want to miss!

Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?
Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books
Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader
Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure
Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures
Graphic Novels: All the fun of the original Magic Tree House books, now available in an easy-to-read graphic format with all-new art!

The beloved characters from the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series are getting ready to brave the most intimidating event of all time: the middle school dance! Easier said than done for Milo, who is convinced he can't dance because he's cursed. 

ONE OF PEOPLE’S FAVORITE BACK-TO-SCHOOL BOOKS

Milo wants to get excited for the school dance, but he can’t—because he’s cursed. Every time he tries to dance, something goes horribly wrong. Like at his cousin's wedding, when he tripped into the cake... Or on Halloween, when he nearly got a concussion after an ill-timed wipeout...

His best friends, Al and Viv, are determined to help Milo break the curse—and find the confidence to enjoy the dance. And they're not alone, because Milo's abuela, a legendary dancer, is moving in. Abuela knows Milo has what it takes to follow in her—literal—footsteps.

But with several new mishaps in his way, does Milo have any chance of putting his best foot forward?

Readers won't want to miss this next installment in the Brinkley Yearbooks series that's all about finding your footing, your confidence, and yourself!

Look for the whole Brinkley Yearbooks series, which can be read in any order:
PICTURE DAY • TRYOUTS • SCHOOL DANCE

Clue meets The Baby-Sitters Club in this heartwarming middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Terri Libenson.

Amy has always loved a good mystery.

So when her classmate Reagan invites her to a murder-mystery-themed birthday party, she should be ecstatic. But...she's not. Instead, she's worried that her social anxiety will mess everything up. Thankfully, all the guests are given characters to play for the night, so Amy doesn't have to go to Reagan's party as herself--she'll go as "Millie Morgan," a scientist looking to solve the murder and clear her name.

With newfound confidence as Millie, she must work with the other partygoers to solve the crime. But when evidence piles up and clues begin to incriminate her alter ego, Amy's anxiety comes rushing back. With the help of her new friends, Amy must learn to navigate her own anxiety as Millie works to solve the mystery and prove her innocence.

Calling all fans of Narwhal and Jelly, there's a new adventurous sea creature you gotta meet! From New York Times bestselling author, Ben Clanton comes AQUAMANATEE!

Marlow the manatee isn't exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a lot, toots a lot, and has never ventured out of his safe saltwater bay. And yet the sweet bumbling Marlow dreams of adventure, of derring-do, and of making a difference. He dreams of being a hero like Aquaman, of whom Marlow is a mega fan! But when a series of impossible events leads to Marlow having superpowers and not only meeting his hero but getting to team up with Aquaman himself...suddenly Marlow isn't so sure he's ready for his dreams to come true.

Could an awkward blundering super-powered manatee be the best man-atee for the job?

Find out in AQUAMANATEE, from the creator of the blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly, and with utterly charming artwork by Cassandra Federman! Ben Clanton brings his delightful sensibilities for early readers to the DC Universe in this adorable graphic novel for readers 5-7

A delicious celebration of fall that hits all the senses, complete with a recipe for a homemade pumpkin spice blend! Little ones will love cozying up with this board book and learning all about the delights of autumn.

Pumpkin Spice is getting ready to paint the leaves red, yellow, and orange for fall when she meets a talking pumpkin who introduces her to the real reason the leaves change color, before immersing her in the sights, smells, and tastes of the season.

Focusing on the senses, this board book celebrates all the reasons to love the fall—from the beautiful foliage to the delicious food to the joyful holidays.

Introducing a new board book series from Fisher-Price that celebrates every step toward achieving developmental milestones, with expert, pressure-free advice for parents. LISTENING is one of three launch titles, perfect for young, growing families.

Getting your toddler to listen and follow directions can be a challenge, but you can help them develop their listening skills by making it fun with SMILESTONES! Turn on those listening ears and celebrate little victories with this special board book, developed with the childhood expertise of the Fisher-Price Play Lab. 

From first words to kindness, these sturdy, colorful board books provide fun and effective tools for nurturing your child's early development. With expert-backed tips and relatable moments, SMILESTONES transforms everyday learning into joyful adventures, helping your little one achieve big milestones, one page at a time.

Fisher-Price is here to help you celebrate the little victories, let go of expectations, and pick up more positivity. Because after more than 90 years of helping families, we’ve learned every child learns in their own way – at their own pace. That’s the beauty of the Smilestones approach. It’s about finding the joy in every stage (big and small) for every kid.

From The World of Eric Carle comes a brand-new interactive board book with lift-the-flaps, touch-and-feels, and mirrors. Plus, sweet, cuddly text makes this a perfect bedtime read!

You’re my little star,
shining brilliant and bright,
sweet as a lamb
settling in for the night.

Little ones will love seeing themselves in the mirrors, lifting the flaps, and petting the soft animals settling in for bed in this interactive board book from the World of Eric Carle!

Notice and affirm all the ways toddlers are learning and discovering as they ask questions and explore

Exploring, asking, noticing, celebrating. In I See You Wonder, a caregiver notices and celebrates the important work a toddler is doing as they explore their world and ask questions. This book engages little ones with rhyming text and bouncy rhythm while guiding adults in validating and encouraging children's curiosity.

I See You Board Books

Children thrive when adults see them and love them for who they are right now. These fun-to-read books provide ways of noticing and affirming how toddlers are growing physically, emotionally, and socially. Each book features a single toddler and takes place over the course of a few hours in a toddler's daily routine. These simple and tender books cover themes of emotions, resilience, kindness, curiosity, physical growth, and self-expression.

Oscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone.

Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can’t get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him. 

Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf’s house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit.

Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who’d rather play by themselves—Wolf is the antihero you’ve been waiting for. Lone Wolf Goes to School is the first in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly solo better than with friends.

Kids who are beginning to read on their own won’t be able to get enough of Kiah Thomas’s sarcastic stories, perfect whether read alone or out loud, and K-Fai Steele’s laugh-out-loud illustrations will give any kid, no matter their reading level, a new favorite series.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
One of Evanston Public Library's 101 Great Books for Kids

Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book.

Don’t miss Mia in A Christmas in New Hope, streaming now!

Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them.

Down syndrome allows Mia to see and understand the world in a way that may not make sense to others. She considers it her superpower--and instead of it making her strange, she considers herself a masterpiece. As we all are.

In this sparkling picture book, Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome, helping some readers see themselves in a book and helping others understand those friends, classmates, and family members who are neurodivergent.

The Alden children were searching for a home—and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences.

Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!

Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the Stone Age with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.

DK Super Readers Level 2: Life in the Stone Age will help children to learn all about what life was like at the time of the first people. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of nonfiction: traveling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders, and more, all while developing vital nonfiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.

The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:

• Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.
• Building knowledge while progressing Grades 2 and 3 reading skills.
• Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as what life was like in the Stone Age.
• Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.

Each title, which has been leveled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, and nature topics so there's something for all children's interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the Common Core Standards. Children will love powering up their nonfiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.

DK Super Readers Level 2 is visually engaging and expands subject knowledge and vocabulary for young readers who want to learn more about the world around them. It is perfect for helping children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2 and 3) begin to read independently.

DELUXE EDITION—a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring bright green sprayed edges, a foil stamp on the casing, and custom endpapers illustrated by the author.

From New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award-winning author T. Kingfisher comes Hemlock & Silver, a dark reimagining of “Snow White” steeped in poison, intrigue, and treason of the most magical kind

Healer Anja regularly drinks poison. 

Not to die, but to save—seeking cures for those everyone else has given up on.

But a summons from the King interrupts her quiet, herb-obsessed life. His daughter, Snow, is dying, and he hopes Anja’s unorthodox methods can save her.

Aided by a taciturn guard, a narcissistic cat, and a passion for the scientific method, Anja rushes to treat Snow, but nothing seems to work. That is, until she finds a secret world, hidden inside a magic mirror. This dark realm may hold the key to what is making Snow sick.

Or it might be the thing that kills them all.

An electrifying rom com of rivalry and redemption, perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Daisy Jones and the Six, from New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord.

Once the most notorious rivals in the music scene, pop princess Mackenzie Waters and punk rockstar Sam Blaze electrified audiences as their bands clashed on stage. But behind the scenes, their simmering tension grew into something more — until suddenly both bands fell apart, and the idea of Mackenzie and Sam did, too. 

Two years later, Sam has traded the rockstar lifestyle for a quiet life raising the son he didn’t know about. Meanwhile, Mackenzie is dealing with a postoperative change in her voice by only singing under a pseudonym. The only way to revive their public careers? A joint comeback album. 

With fans over the moon and their futures on the line, Sam and Mackenzie face their biggest challenge yet: giving up their old rivalry and learning to work together. But as old sparks fly and new secrets emerge, they set off a chain reaction neither of them could have anticipated — one that proves that sometimes, the greatest hits are the ones yet to be written.

The final book in the Lakefront Billionaires series by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Asher. Prepare to swoon, laugh, and ugly cry with this fake-dating romance perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Ana Huang.

LORENZO

Five months. Two people "in love."

One fake relationship with an expiration date.

Sounds simple enough.

But Lily Muñoz and I have history.

So, when she volunteers to date me so I can improve my public image, I should say no.

Our past complicates everything, but since my future depends on her, I agree to her plan.

Faking it for the public is expected, but falling in love in private?

That isn't part of our arrangement.

LILY

Using a dating app sounded like a great idea, up until I discovered Lorenzo Vittori was my match.

My sister's boyfriend hates him. My mom is wary of him.

And me? I've spent the last year avoiding him.

By when my business is threatened, I'm forced into teaming up with Lorenzo to save it.

All I need to do is help him win the mayoral election, and he promises to protect my shop.

It doesn't take me long to learn that I'm not cut out for fake relationships, but Lorenzo?

He isn't capable of a real one.

Heart-melting tropes:

• Fake dating
• Second-chance romance
• Enemies to lovers
• Mixing business and feelings
• Witty banter and emotional stakes

Praise for Lakefront Billionaires:

"Every page, every sentence, down to the period was perfection!"-- ★★★★★ Goodreads

"There's just nothing that you won't like from this book."-- ★★★★★ Amazon review

"Lauren's writing is one of my favorites and she has done it again writing a masterpiece."-- ★★★★★ Goodreads

Love Redesigned: Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Romance

Love Unwritten: Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Books of the Year 2024

A vibrant graphic memoir of a woman—an immigrant, a survivor, a writer, a foodie, and, ultimately, an optimist—who rebuilds her life in New York City while recovering from the trauma of an abusive relationship.

“An intimate portrait of the city not only as a place of dreams, but as a vital source for healing and self-discovery.”—Nick Sousanis, Eisner Award–winning author of Unflattening

On her first night in New York City, Kay Sohini sits on the tarmac of JFK Airport making an inventory of everything she’s left behind in India: her family, friends, home, and gaslighting ex-boyfriend. In the wake of that untethering she realizes two things: she’s finally made it to the city of her literary heroes—Kerouac, Plath, Bechdel—and the trauma she’s endured has created gaping holes in her memory.
 
As Kay begins the work of piecing herself back together she discovers the deep sense of belonging that can only be found on the streets of New York City. In the process she falls beautifully, ridiculously in love with the bustling landscape, and realizes that the places we love do not always love us back but can still somehow save us in weird, unexpected ways.

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City explores the relationship between trauma and truth, displacement and belonging, and what it means to forge a life of one’s own.

Following the death of Darkseid, a cosmos-shattering prophecy begins, as Ram V and Evan Cagle reshape the mythology of the DC Universe!

An old god has died, and the reverberations of his passing are felt across the universe, setting forth the soldiers of an intergalactic army and awakening the latent powers of a mysterious child on Earth. But this has all been foreseen-prophesized by the Source and fed as enigmatic images to its agent, Metron.

Now, as Metron brings word of this cosmos-shattering prediction to the residents of New Genesis and Apokolips, both worlds are thrown into chaos and conflict. On Earth, Scott Free and Barda find themselves unaware of this incoming chaos while consumed with their most daunting task yet- parenthood.

The visionary team of writer Ram V (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr) and artist Evan Cagle (Superman and the Authority) bring the Fourth World to a whole new generation in this epic of cosmic proportions. An old god has died...the New Gods are born!

Fans of these compelling and unconventional Jack Kirby creations will be thrilled by this new imagining of the mythos! And current DC fans will be stunned to see how The New Gods fits into the DC All In initiative-and serves as a bridge between the DC Universe and Absolute Universe.

This volume collects The New Gods #1-6, the first half of the 12-issue saga.

A journey of Self-discovery, heartbreak, and super heroic transformation in this exciting "origin story" prequel to the new Disney + animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Writer Christos Gage is no stranger to the Marvel Universe having worked on such blockbuster classics as AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-GEDDON, FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR!

In Marvel Animation's new coming-of-age series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Peter Parker is still finding his footing on his journey to becoming Spider-Man!

In this series, you can take the very first steps along with him as he discovers his powers, decides to become a hero and even picks out his name and costume! Now Peter's gotta survive an entire freshman year as a newbie crime-fighting vigilante -- and if you think you know how this story goes, you're in for a surprise!

Peter Parker hasn't been the same since he was bitten by that radioactive spider, but he's just starting to learn the lessons that make him the Spider-Man we all know and love! Lessons that will be delivered painfully by the likes of Silvermane and the Enforcers!

COLLECTING: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2024) 1-5

A pulse-pounding new Southern thriller from the author of the runaway bestseller A Flicker in the Dark.

Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister, Natalie, disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday. Days later, her blood was found in a car, a man was arrested, and the case was swiftly closed. In the decades since, Claire has attempted to forget her traumatic past by moving to the city and climbing the ranks as an investigative journalist... until an unexpected call from her father forces her to come back home and face it all anew.

With the entire summer now looming ahead—a summer spent with nothing to do in her childhood home, with her estranged mother—Claire decides on a whim to accept a seasonal job at Galloway Farm, a muscadine vineyard in coastal South Carolina less than an hour away from where she grew up. At first glance, Galloway is an idyllic escape for Claire. A scenic retreat full of slow-paced nostalgia, as well as a place where her sister seemed truly happy in that last summer before she vanished, it feels like the perfect plan to pass the time. However, as soon as Claire starts to settle in, she stumbles across an old diary written by one of the vineyard's owners, and what at first seems like a story of young rebellion and love turns into something much more sinister as it begins to describe details of various unsolved crimes. As the days stretch on, Claire finds herself becoming more and more secluded as she starts to obsess over the diary's contents... as well as the lingering feeling that her own sister's disappearance may be somehow tied to it all.

Galloway was supposed to be a place to help her move forward, but instead, Claire quickly finds herself immersed in her own dark and dangerous past.

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!

The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter, New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Girls and the Will Trent Series.

Welcome to North Falls--a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think.

Until the night of the fireworks. When two teenage girls vanish, and the town ignites.

For Officer Emmy Clifton, it's personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help--and now she must bring her home.

But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did.

Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding?

"Karin Slaughter's new series starts with a book that is a knock-out punch... My God. Sign me up for more." -- Dervla McTiernan, #1 internationally bestselling author of What Happened to Nina?

Dante's Inferno meets Susanna Clarke's Piranesi in this all-new dark academia fantasy from R. F. Kuang, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Babel and Yellowface, in which two graduate students must put aside their rivalry and journey to Hell to save their professor's soul--perhaps at the cost of their own.

Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek:

The story of a hero's descent to the underworld

Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world.

That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault.

Grimes is now in Hell, and she's going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams....

Nor will the fact that her rival, Peter Murdoch, has come to the very same conclusion.

With nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells, and the burning desire to make all the academic trauma mean anything, they set off across Hell to save a man they don't even like.

But Hell is not like the storybooks say, Magick isn't always the answer, and there's something in Alice and Peter's past that could forge them into the perfect allies...or lead to their doom.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER

A retired serial killer’s quiet life is upended by an unexpected visitor. To protect her secret, there’s only one option left—what’s another murder? From bestselling author Samantha Downing.

Lottie Jones thought her crimes were behind her.

Decades earlier, she changed her identity and tucked herself away in a small town. Her most exciting nights are the weekly bingo games at the local church and gossiping with her friends. 

When investigative journalist Plum Dixon shows up on her doorstep asking questions about Lottie’s past and specifically her involvement with numerous unsolved cases, well, Lottie just can’t have that.

But getting away with murder is hard enough when you’re young. And when Lottie receives another annoying knock on the door, she realizes this crime might just be the death of her…

Teaming up with your neighbor during a zombie outbreak is a no-brainer, but if it turns out he’s a vampire . . . the stakes couldn’t be higher, in this infectious new paranormal romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Spoiler Alert.

When Edie Brandstrup attempts to save her sweet, seemingly harmless human neighbor from the first major zombie breach in two decades, she’s stunned to be saved by him—and his ridiculously large sword—instead. As it turns out, he's actually a super-old, super-surly vampire. But for all her neighbor's newly revealed cynicism and lethality, Gaston "Max" Boucher (yes, Gaston) is unexpectedly protective. He wants her to stay in his safety bunker until the breach is resolved. Edie can’t risk more innocent people getting killed, though—and Max won’t let her save them alone.

As they unravel a sinister conspiracy to set zombies loose on the world (again), the duo meet a host of lovable allies and discover they're not the only ones willing to fight for the future of humanity. Despite the awful timing, Edie finds herself falling for the vampire who’s helping her save the world . . . but all their dangerous plans could end their future before it even begins. As she and Max battle side by side, Edie must decide whether having a love worth living for also means having a love you'd die for—and, in a world that grows deadlier by the minute, whether that’s a risk she’s willing to take.

When a demonic presence awakens deep in a Mexican silver mine, the young woman it seizes must turn to the one man she shouldn’t trust…from bestselling author Isabel Cañas.

In 1765, plague sweeps through Zacatecas. Alba flees with her wealthy merchant parents and fiancé, Carlos, to his family’s isolated mine for refuge. But safety proves fleeting as other dangers soon bare their teeth: Alba begins suffering from strange hallucinations, sleepwalking, and violent convulsions. She senses something cold lurking beneath her skin. Something angry. Something wrong. 

Elías, haunted by a troubled past, came to the New World to make his fortune and escape his family’s legacy of greed. Alba, as his cousin’s betrothed, is none of his business. Which is of course why he can’t help but notice the growing tension between them every time she enters the room…and why he notices her deteriorate when the demon’s thirst for blood gets stronger. 

In the fight for her life, Alba and Elías become entangled with the occult, the Church, long-kept secrets, and each other… not knowing that one of these things will spell their doom.

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK!

For fans of The Ministry of Time and The Midnight Library, a sweeping, unforgettable novel following two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories of those who bore witness to history. 

Enter the time space, a soaring library filled with books containing the memories of those have passed and accessed only by specially made watches once passed from father to son—but mostly now in government hands. This is where eleven-year-old Lisavet Levy finds herself trapped in 1938, waiting for her watchmaker father to return for her. When he doesn’t, she grows up among the books and specters, able to see the world only by sifting through the memories of those who came before her. As she realizes that government agents are entering the time space to destroy books and maintain their preferred version of history, she sets about saving these scraps in her own volume of memories. Until the appearance of an American spy named Ernest Duquesne in 1949 offers her a glimpse of the world she left behind, setting her on a course to change history and possibly the time space itself.

In 1965, sixteen-year-old Amelia Duquesne is mourning the disappearance of her uncle Ernest when an enigmatic CIA agent approaches her to enlist her help in tracking down a book of memories her uncle had once sought. But when Amelia visits the time space for the first time, she realizes that the past—and the truth—might not be as linear as she’d like to believe.

Perfect for fans of The Midnight Library and The Ministry of Time, The Book of Lost Hours explores time, memory, and what we sacrifice to protect those we love.

*AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER *AN INDIE NEXT LIST PICK * A LIBRARY READS PICK *

"Funny, surprising, smart and weird . . . fully lives up to the high bar you’d expect from a great like Sachar."—Associated Press

"After decades of children's stories with adult intelligence, Sachar has given us an adult novel with a child's heart"—Alix E. Harrow

The beloved author of Holes presents his first adult novel, a modern fantasy classic of forbidden love, a crumbling kingdom, and the unexpected magic all around us.

Long ago and far away (and somewhere south of France) lies the kingdom of Esquaveta. There, Princess Tullia is in nearly as much peril as her struggling kingdom. Esquaveta desperately needs to forge an alliance, and to that end, Tullia's father has arranged a marriage between her and an odious prince. However, one month before the "wedding of the century," Tullia falls in love with a lowly apprentice scribe.

The king turns to Anatole, his much-maligned magician. Seventeen years earlier, when Anatole first came to the castle, he was regarded as something of a prodigy. But after a long series of failures—the latest being an attempt to transform sand into gold—he has become the object of contempt and ridicule. The only one who still believes in him is the princess.

When the king orders Anatole to brew a potion that will ensure Tullia agrees to the wedding, Anatole is faced with an impossible choice. With one chance to save the marriage, the kingdom, and, of most importance to him, his reputation, will he betray the princess—or risk ruin?

New from Sarah Pekkanen, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of House of Glass and co-author of The Wife Between Us.

A shocking psychological thriller about the complex bonds of sisterhood―and what happens when they are stretched to the breaking point, The Locked Ward “will leave you guessing until the very end” (Jeneva Rose, bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage).

Some doors should never be opened.

Was it bitter, all-consuming jealousy? Pathological sibling rivalry? Pure insanity?

Whatever the cause―and everyone has a theory―it's the Crime of the Decade when glamorous Georgia Cartwright, who was adopted as a newborn, is accused of killing the biological daughter of her wealthy, Southern family.

Georgia is locked in a psychiatric institution where the most violent offenders are held while she awaits trial. The only words she whispers when her estranged twin sister Amanda visits are, “I didn’t do it. You’ve got to get me out of here.”

Amanda doesn't trust Georgia, but she can't abandon her in a place so eerie and menacing that it seems to exist in another dimension. Is Georgia the victim of a powerful family that's so depraved murder is the least of their crimes? Or is Amanda being led down a path of madness into the web of a master manipulator?

In this sensational thriller from the number-one internationally bestselling author, two sisters discover that the secrets they keep from each other prove to be deadly.

You've known her all your life. Or have you?

Tasha and her older sister Alice may look alike, but they couldn't be more different. Tasha's married with two children and still lives in their hometown near Bristol. Alice is a high-flying scientist who travels the world with her equally successful husband.

Yet each sister would trust the other with her life.

When Tasha and her husband Aaron need a break and Alice offers to stay in their home with the kids, Tasha knows her family is in safe hands.

She couldn't be more wrong.

The call from home is devastating. Alice and her husband Kyle have been attacked, leaving Alice in intensive care and Kyle dead. Rushing to the hospital, Tasha finds the police trying to piece events together. She can't think why anyone would attack her sister.

Then the note arrives, addressed to Tasha:

It was supposed to be you . . .

Every family has secrets. Some more deadly than others.

One of Goodreads, Book Riot, and AV Club’s Most Anticipated Horror Novels of the Year

“Incendiary...this one hits hard.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) • “Intense, visceral, and not to be missed.” —Booklist (starred review) • “A tour de force.” —Capes and Tights

A haunting coming-of-age tale following the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ronny Nguyen, as she grapples with the weight of generational trauma while navigating the violent power of teenage girlhood, for fans of Jennifer’s Body and Little Fires Everywhere. 

It's the summer before high school, and Ronny Nguyen finds herself too young for work, too old for cartoons. Her days are spent in a small backyard, dozing off to trashy magazines on a plastic lawn chair. In stark contrast stands her brother Tommy, the pride and joy of their immigrant parents: a popular honor student destined to be the first in the family to attend college. The thought of Tommy leaving for college fills Ronny with dread, as she contemplates the quiet house she will be left alone in with her parents, Me and Ba.

Their parents rarely speak of their past in Vietnam, except through the lens of food. The family's meals are a tapestry of cultural memory: thick spring rolls with slim and salty nem chua, and steaming bowls of pho tái with thin, delicate slices of blood-red beef. In the aftermath of the war, Me and Ba taught Ronny and Tommy that meat was a dangerous luxury, a symbol of survival that should never be taken for granted.

But when tragedy strikes, Ronny's world is upended. Her sense of self and her understanding of her family are shattered. A few nights later, at her first high school party, a boy crosses the line, and Ronny is overtaken by a force larger than herself. This newfound power comes with an insatiable hunger for raw meat, a craving that is both a saving grace and a potential destroyer.

What Hunger is a visceral, emotional journey through the bursts and pitfalls of female rage. Ronny's Vietnamese lineage and her mother's emotional memory play a crucial role in this tender ode to generational trauma and mother-daughter bonding.

An action-packed, second-chance rom-com about two rival spies who must join forces in order to stay alive, from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.

Ten years ago, they joined the CIA.

Six years ago, he left the game.

Five years ago, they fell in love.

One year ago, she ran out into the cold with absolutely no intention of ever coming back.

And two minutes ago, they woke up, bloody and bruised and handcuffed together in the dark.

They don't know where they are. They don't know how they got there. And they have absolutely no idea who is after them or what this nameless, faceless villain wants.

The only thing that's clear is that, after ten years of covers and chemistry, secrets and lies, these two rival spies have been sucked into their greatest mission yet, and now they're going to have to team up to stay alive. (If they don't kill each other first.)

A charming literary-themed novel about a young woman determined to save her great-aunt's beloved bookshop from extinction by the shiny new competition--which also happens to be run by the handsome son of her family's rivals.

The cute, seaside town of Portneath has been the home of Capelthorne's Books for nearly a hundred years...

The shop, in the heart of a high street that stretches crookedly down the hill from the castle to the sea, may be a tad run-down these days, but to Jules Capelthorne, the wonky, dusty world of literary treasures is full of precious childhood memories. When her great-aunt Florence gets too frail to run it alone, Jules ditches her junior publishing job in London and comes home to make the bookshop's hundredth birthday a celebration to remember.

Jules quickly discovers things are worse than she ever imagined: The bookshop is close to bankruptcy, unlikely to make it to its own centenary celebration, and the lease on the building is up for renewal. With a six-figure sum needed, the future looks bleak.

To make matters worse, the owner of the property is the insufferable Roman Montbeau, from the posh, local family who owns half of Portneath. The Montbeaus and Capelthornes have feuded for years, and Roman has clearly not improved since he tormented Jules as a child. Fresh from a high-flying career in New York, he is on a mission to shake things up, and--unforgivably--proves his point about Capelthorne's being a relic of the past by opening a new bookshop directly opposite--a shiny, plate-glass-windowed emporium of books.

Jules may not be able to splash the cash on promotions and marketing like the Montbeaus, but she's got some ideas of her own, plus she has a tenacity that may just win the hardest of hearts and the most hopeless of conflicts.

Let the battle of the bookshops commence...

A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz.

An instant USA Today and indie bestseller!

Indie Next pick | Library Reads pick | Most Anticipated at Electric Lit, Ms. Magazine, Gizmodo, Autostraddle, Book Riot, IGN, New Scientist, Reactor, and more

You don’t have to eat food to know the way to a city’s heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen, they decide to make their own way doing what they know: making food—the tastiest hand-pulled noodles around—for the humans of San Francisco, who are recovering from a devastating war.

But when their robot-run business starts causing a stir, a targeted wave of one-star reviews threatens to boil over into a crisis. To keep their doors open, they’ll have to call on their customers, their community, and each other—and find a way to survive and thrive in a world that wasn’t built for them.

It's trick or treat time for our bestselling dinosaurs! Roar with laughter in a Halloween adventure you will never forget!

How does a dinosaur say "trick or treat"

When walking down with kids down a Halloween street?

Does he stomp on the pumpkins and throw around bits?

Does he fear he will slip and then slide into splits?

It's Halloween time! The streets are filled with kids in costumes, the spooky decorations are out, but our inquisitive and rambunctious dinosaurs are not quite sure about trick or treating...

With a little practice, and some hilarious antics, our prehistoric friends learn some holiday tricks like carving smiling pumpkins, helping witches carry their brooms, and sharing some yummy treats. Join in the hilarity as the bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague help young dinosaurs (and readers) have a great time at Halloween!

With over 23 million copies in print, each dino-mite How Do Dinosaurs book is a combination of hilarious situations and sing-song rhymes that show young children how to be more successful every day and in every way. The How Do Dinosaurs series will help children become confident readers while teaching them life lessons. And as an added bonus, the names of the dinosaurs are hidden on each page. Look for all the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs books by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Mark Teague!

A New York Times bestseller!

It’s Halloween in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and there’s a spooky surprise in store for everyone’s favorite letters!

A told B,
and B told C,
“Let’s sneak to the top
of the creaky old tree.”

The classic alphabet chant gets a Halloween twist as the letters sneak their way up the tree, all donning their spiffiest costumes. But when a witch swoops in, and the letters come tumbling down, will that be the end of their Halloween fun…or just the beginning?

Based on the nursery rhyme "Five Little Ducks," this cheerful lift-the-flap book is perfect for sharing a spooky story time at Halloween.

Five little ghosts floated off one day,
over the hills and far away.
Mama Ghost said, "Fly back to me!"
How many ghostlings can you see?

Join five adorable ghostlings on a lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest. There's so much to see as Mama Ghost and her ghostlings float through a pumpkin patch, play peek-a-boo in a misty wood, and explore a haunted house. Along the way, they meet all kinds of friendly, festive animals. But wait--the ghostlings are disappearing one by one. Whatever could they be up to? Lift the flaps to find the ghostlings and discover a fantastic surprise ending.

Once upon a time a vampire took a bite of a jam sandwich . . . and a legend was born. Now the vampire jam sandwich roams the streets, looking for MORE JAM. Will yours be next?

A hilarious spooky picture book featuring a sneaky vampire, for fans of Creepy Carrots and How to Make Friends With a Ghost.

You may not have heard of the Vampire Jam Sandwich. But it's time you learned the truth.

Once upon a time, a vampire (maybe his name is Terrence) took a bite of a jam sandwich (maybe he thought the jam was . . . something else).

And you know what happens when a vampire bites you . . .

That's right. The jam sandwich has become . . . A VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH. Terrifying, stalking the streets at night, sneaking into people's homes in an endless search for MORE JAM!

Kids and adults alike will be delighted by this sly jam-loving vampire and his jam sandwich legend, with hilarious tongue-in-cheek art from Nici Gregory. Can you trust your narrator? Is the Vampire Jam Sandwich real? Is your jam safe? Read on to find out . . .

Uni the Unicorn is ready for Halloween -- and kids will find a special treat of sparkly stickers inside, too! Celebrate the magic of believing with Uni the Unicorn!

This new line of UNI THE UNICORN paperback storybooks begins with a spooky twist! 
 
Uni is planting a pumpkin patch. But, uh oh! Uni's very first pumpkin gets squished! Uni's friend Goldie thinks she saw something spooky in the pumpkin patch... What could it be? Uni isn't scared -- Uni knows just how to be brave and solve the mystery! 
 
UNI 8x8's are storybooks with a strong magical theme and a hopeful message (plus a sticker sheet, too!).  We see Uni experiencing real world feelings that familes want to read about and kids can identify with.
 
 

Halloween hijinks are the spotlight of this delightfully silly autumn tale, perfect for fans of Stumpkin and the How to Catch series!

Whether just a trick or a bit of magic, prepare to be floored. Ellis has turned Dad into a GOURD!

Full of slapstick humor and autumnal festivities, there's no better way to celebrate Halloween than with Pumpkin Dad!

Keith Baker’s New York Times bestselling peas celebrate Halloween in this picture book filled with kids’ favorite parts of spooky season!

It’s Halloween, and that means plenty of frightful fun for everyone’s favorite pea pals! Costumes and candy await in this treat of a Halloween tale.

Turn the three split pages on every spread to see which spooky character is hiding in the creepy clock and who is behind the cobwebs. With text that transforms for read-aloud fun!

Children will love to turn the shaped split pages to open the door on the creepy clock, peek into the witch's cauldron, and peer past cobwebs to reveal favorite Halloween characters feature by feature! Little ones will love to guess who’s hiding as they uncover a howling werewolf, a winking monster, and other spooky creatures. Open the page segments in any order and delight in the text that transforms for read-aloud fun!

 

• Ideal Halloween book for toddlers ages 2 to 5
• Shaped flaps on each page encourage interactive reading and learning
• Bright, humorous illustrations capture and keep young readers' attention

New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN'T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure.

Norman is a porcupine.
Norman's best friend is Mildred.
Mildred is a tree.

They have favorite things they do together, day after day.
When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he's frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans.

So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred.

Can their friendship survive?

With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

Learn the alphabet with this delightful board book filled with traceable elements for each letter!

Perfectly sized for little hands, this innovative alphabet book allows young children to touch and trace the cutout shapes for each letter of the alphabet as they practice tracing in preparation for writing. The interactive tracing elements will help children learn how to create the shapes and sounds of the letters, as well as develop their hand-eye coordination. With sweet, playful illustrations, example words, fun nursery rhymes references, and interactive tracing elements for all 26 letters, this sturdy board book is a perfect tool for teaching your little one their ABC’s!

Crow’s mischievous antics are featured in this playful and informative picture book that illustrates the cleverness of crows and their intriguing behavior.

Crows are crafty birds. In this picture book about a particularly noisy and mischievous young crow, their intriguing behaviors are on full display. They can mimic sounds and use objects for tools, and they love to hide things. They also enjoy raising a ruckus. Follow along as Crow leaves his home nest and his large extended family and flies to the nearby farm, looking for fun and trouble. He enjoys pestering the songbirds, stealing food from Cat, and taunting Dog. But he soon tires of his usual hijinks, and he sets out to find more exciting adventures. What will happen when he runs into DANGEROUS trouble?

This engaging work of informational fiction is a dynamic read-aloud with colorful artwork by the celebrated illustrator Julie Paschkis. The book includes a page of facts about crows and a list of resources for learning more about these fascinating birds.

In a tenderly told story, the creator of Thank You and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair explores small moments that were once shared by a child and grandad on a pebble beach.

Grandad always knows the best way to go to Pebble Beach. As they climb the dunes, he and his grandchild can smell the sea before they see it. There they meet a seal and find old pirate wood. They have melty ice cream. And every time, before saying goodbye to the beach, they each pick a pebble. “Do you know this pebble is older than me?” Grandad says with a twinkle in his eye. In a wistful musing on memory, loss, and love, Jarvis offers a medley of moments—Grandad’s silly dance with the wiggly knees; the two of them smushing together and painting their day the best they could. With lyrical prose and gentle, sun-kissed illustrations, he shows us such memories are always there for the taking, as lasting as pebbles on the beach.