Contemporary lifestyle fiction
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Painting the Light
Book SynopsisIda, meanwhile, has left her love for painting behind.It comes as no surprise to Ida when Ezra is hours late for a Thanksgiving dinner, only to leave abruptly for another supposedly urgent business trip to Boston.Trade Review"An atmospheric, character-driven story of a young woman’s struggle at the turn of the 20th century. . . . In Ida, Gunning has created a captivating personality. This is one that lingers well after the final page is turned." — Publishers Weekly “Gunning vividly evokes the volatile weather rolling in off the Atlantic and the rustic farming life of the time. Hardships that are a sea-change from Ida’s privileged past are balanced with breathtaking natural beauty…As Ida deals with the dark weight of tragedy in her life and the mysteries [her husband] left behind, she experiences moments of disappointment and love, joy, and accomplishment. One constant is her thirst for independence as she learns the secret to painting the light and finding her place in the world.” — Booklist “Ida Pease remains in the memory as the luminous portrait of a rebel outcast in the tradition of Thomas Hardy’s Bathsheba Everdine in Far from the Madding Crowd and Hester Prynne in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter… But although life looks bleak for while, Ida’s growing intimacy with Martha’s Vineyard and her growing ability to capture its light-filled essence help her come to terms with the loss of her innocence and trust. Ultimately, she harvests both personal fulfillment and artistic sustenance from her new existence. In the process, she discovers infinite possibilities for her creative growth, which is immensely important not only for her development as an artist, but as an independent and creative woman in the modern age.” — Historical Novel Society “Sally Cabot Gunning’s compelling novel, Painting the Light, doesn’t just get the colors of Martha’s Vineyard right, but her prose gets every nuance in the complex relationships surrounding Ida, the protagonist.” — Martha’s Vineyard Times “The author does a fine job developing characters, right down to the minor ones, giving the reader insight into the hard life of farming and an appreciation of dreams that might or might not be realized.” — Jersey's Best “Gunning’s writing is elegant, the period details exact.” — USA Today on MONTICELLO “Well researched and beautifully written, this captivating novel tells the remarkable story of Thomas Jefferson’s daughter caught up in two families’ secrets. Highly recommended.” — Paulette Jiles, New York Times bestselling author of News of the World on MONTICELLO “If The Widow’s War identified Sally Gunning as a masterful new voice in historical fiction, Bound confirms her place as one of the very best in the field . . . Her Satucket novels are destined to become classics.” — Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author “[A] highly researched and gracefully presented novel . . . [with] both muscle and drive.” — Booklist on MONTICELLO “[A] brilliant exploration. . . . Highly recommended as an engrossing tale of a strong woman in tumultuous times, with deftly interwoven historical details that make her trials all the more authentic.” — Library Journal on MONTICELLO “Cabot shines in her descriptions of colonial life, in her fictionalized rendition of Ben Franklin’s charismatic personality and wide-ranging intellect, but especially in interpreting Franklin the man through Anne, a fully-realized, memorable character. It is Anne who brings imagined reality’s magic to the narrative. Intriguing historical fiction; a laudable interpretation of colonial life.” — Kirkus Reviews on BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S BASTARD
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Plain Bad Heroines
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
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£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Hero of This Book
Book SynopsisNamed a Top Ten Best Book of the Year by Time and PeopleNamed a Best Book of the Year by: Washington Post * Kirkus Reviews * New Yorker * Chicago Public Library * NPR * Oprah Daily * Philadelphia EnquirerA taut, groundbreaking, and highly acclaimed novel from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth McCracken, about a writer’s relationship with her larger-than-life mother—and about the very nature of writing, memory, and artTen months after her mother’s death, the narrator of The Hero of This Book takes a trip to London. The city was a favorite of her mother’s, and as the narrator wanders the streets, she finds herself reflecting on her mother’s life and their relationship. Thoughts of the past meld with questions of the future: Back in New England, the family home is now up for sale, its considerable contents already winnowed.The narrator, a writer, recalls all that made her complicated mother extraordinary—her brilliant wit, her generosity, her unbelievable obstinacy, her sheer will in seizing life despite physical difficulties—and finds herself wondering how her mother had endured. Even though she wants to respect her mother’s nearly pathological sense of privacy, the woman must come to terms with whether making a chronicle of this remarkable life constitutes an act of love or betrayal.The Hero of This Book is a searing examination of grief and renewal, and of a deeply felt relationship between a child and her parents. What begins as a question of filial devotion ultimately becomes a lesson in what it means to write. At once comic and heartbreaking, with prose that delights at every turn, this is a novel of such piercing love and tenderness that we are reminded that art is what remains when all else falls away.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Duchess a Day 1 Awakened by a Kiss 1
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis entertaining romance leans into its fairy tale roots with just the right amount of over-the-top whimsy. Mirror mirror on the wall, it’s fun, charming, and sure to enthrall." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “I’m her biggest fan!” — New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn "A fairy tale of a romance! A DUCHESS A DAY is cleverly written, entertaining, and packed with emotion. Charis Michaels knows what readers want and delivers.” — Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author “Sparkling dialogue and unforgettable characters make this a delightful read. A Duchess a Day has it all—a madcap heroine, a sexy (and exasperated) hero, an engaging plot, and sensuous romance. I devoured it in one rainy afternoon and relished every word.” — Laura Lee Guhrke, New York Times bestselling author "A runaway bride and a reluctant bodyguard? Yes please! Charis Michaels will steal your heart with this delightful, smart, and sensual romp of a historical romance." — Lenora Bell, USA Today bestselling author “Just delightful—sparkles with wit and charm! You'll have such a wonderful time reading it. Charis Michaels writes with grace and verve.” — Julie Anne Long, USA Today bestselling author "Prepare to be utterly charmed! A clever retelling of Snow White and the Huntsman makes for a fairy-tale-perfect romance.” — Caroline Linden, USA Today bestselling author "Smart, sexy, and sparkling!” — Megan Frampton, author of Never Kiss a Duke “With a witty nod to the fairy tale Snow White, Charis Michaels’ determined heroine and dashing 'Huntsman' hero will keep you reading late into the night! A delightful Regency romp.” — Kate Bateman, author of To Catch an Earl “A fun and unique twist on a beloved fairytale. Passionate and witty, with feisty, strong-willed main characters that were fairly sizzling with chemistry on the page. With so many hidden gems harkening back to the classic Snow White tale, and protagonists I couldn’t help but cheer for, I was hooked from beginning to end!” — Christina Britton, author of A Good Duke is Hard to Find
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Four Weeks of Scandal
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories. Make Megan Frampton your next read!” — Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author "An easy, trope-y romance that feels original and entirely winsome." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[A] charming combination of steamy, funny, and warmhearted…Frampton combines the best elements of classic Regency with contemporary touches.” — Kirkus Reviews on A Wicked Bargain for the Duke "Downright titillating." — Cosmopolitan on Tall, Duke and Dangerous “Sparkling…[Never Kiss a Duke] bursts with delightful banter, restorative supporting characters who dance off the page, and plenty of steamy interludes and tantalizing yearning.” — Entertainment Weekly “Megan Frampton’s Never Kiss a Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night.” — Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author "This series opener promises more fun to come." — Publishers Weekly "Frampton (Never a Bride, 2019) could give Scheherazade a run for the money when it comes to crafting a compelling tale, and the superbly written first entry in her historical romance Hazards of Dukes series is another brilliant confection composed of equal measures dazzlingly droll wit and deliciously sexy romance." — Booklist "A captivating second in the Hazards of Dukes series (after Never Kiss a Duke). Frampton deftly handles heavy subjects of abuse and neglect without ever losing the light of her characters’ spirits or tamping down the steamy, slow-burn romance... Will enthrall readers of Eva Leigh’s Union of the Rakes series." — Library Journal
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Wild Winter Swan
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Incense and Sensibility
Book SynopsisTrade Review“This book holds a galaxy of depth in its pages; it is powerful and loving, sensual and layered. Sonali Dev’s writing is glorious.” — Christina Lauren, New York Times Bestselling author of In A Holidaze "Incense and Sensibility is a tender, well-crafted novel, as much about finding purpose as it is about falling in love. Dev writes with such rare empathy and humor that I often found myself holding my breath on one page only to be giggling by the next. This is the kind of book you finish with a whole-body, happy sigh and a warm ache in your chest where the characters will live on. Yash and India’s story will stick with me for a long time.” — Emily Henry, New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Notes on an Execution
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Switchboard Soldiers
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a bold, revelatory novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I—the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a pandemic as they helped lead the Allies to victory.Trade Review“An eye-opening and detailed novel about remarkable female soldiers. . . Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women’s lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty.” — Kirkus Reviews on Switchboard Soldiers “Enchanting…Chiaverini brings her singular characters to life, including real historical figures, as they become united in the quest to serve their country. Fans of historical fiction will be captivated.” — Publishers Weekly on Switchboard Soldiers “So much new information is packed into this story that it becomes the best kind of history lesson…Chiaverini makes it easy to identify with and care about these women… The dangers of war are neatly integrated into daily lives and geographic location, and Chiaverini also addresses gender and race inequities and the insidious dangers of the spread of influenza on overseas troop transport.” — Library Journal (starred review) on Switchboard Soldiers “Chiaverini never loses her focus on her four extraordinarily courageous, resourceful, yet relatable narrators. Chiaverini’s many fans and every historical fiction reader who enjoys strong female characters, will find much to love in this revealing WWII novel.” — Booklist on Resistance Women “Chiaverini offers an intimate and historically sound exploration of the years leading up to and through WWII . . . exceptionally insightful, making for a sweeping and memorable WWII novel.” — Publishers Weekly on Resistance Women "On March 3, 1913, a day before President Wilson’s inauguration, suffragists marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC, to advocate for a constitutional amendment. In her latest women-focused historical novel, Chiaverini offers an impassioned account that pulls readers in, making the details feel freshly alive. This politically aware novel about a historic quest for democratic justice compels readers to contemplate everything that has and hasn’t changed regarding voting rights and gender and racial equality." — Booklist on The Women’s March “Undeniably valuable and timely, informative and insightful. Chiaverini's latest work of historical fiction weaves together the actions of three real women, advocating for social and legal change while also speaking to the tensions regarding race, class, and rhetorical arguments that prevent these groups from working together smoothly (if at all)." — Kirkus Reviews on The Women’s March “Chiaverini’s latest historical novel masterfully reimagines the real lives of Mildred Fish Harnack, Greta Lorke, Martha Dodd.… A riveting, complex tale of the courage of ordinary people.” — Kirkus Reviews on Resistance Women
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Good Company
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Backup Plan
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Bestseller Shalvis (Love for Beginners) launches the Sunrise Cove series with a charming, emotional romance featuring a cast readers will quickly come to see as old friends…After the adrenaline rush of the opening, the story settles into a comforting tale of love both romantic and platonic. The result is escapism at its finest.” — Publishers Weekly on The Family You Make “[A] fun series starter…perfect [for readers] looking for some adventurous romance with a gorgeous wintry setting.” — Library Journal on The Family You Make “Rife with humor and heart, this book will easily sweep you off your feet. I enjoyed the banter between Levi and Jane from the get-go. They had amazing chemistry and this book definitely reminded me why I love Shalvis’ books.” — Fresh Fiction on The Family You Make " The novel whizzes by. Shalvis’s fans will be pleased with the message that everyone deserves a second chance." — Publishers Weekly on Love for Beginners "Love for Beginners is quintessential Shalvis, with humor and heat (whew, Emma and Simon give us heat), and a cast of characters you’ll hate to leave behind when you turn the last page. But even so, we promise you’ll finish this book feeling warm from the inside—and maybe the outside too: this is the summer’s perfect beach read." — Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author “Jill Shalvis has a unique talent making you want to spend time with her characters right off the bat.” — New York Times bestseller Kristen Ashley “Jill Shalvis’s books are funny, warm, charming and unforgettable.” — RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author Praise for The Lemon Sisters: “Sisterhood takes center stage in this utterly absorbing novel. Jill Shalvis balances her trademark sunny optimism and humor with unforgettable real-life drama. A book to savor--and share.” — Susan Wiggs, New York Times Bestselling Author
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Things Past Telling A Novel
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Ancient, blind Maryam Priscilla Grace is one of the tenacious survivors of the ugly practice of slavery. . . . Williams’s lively plotting takes her heroine from the Caribbean lair of a group of Black pirates to the fields of Virginia’s plantation country. Maryam will succeed in having a family, although not as she imagined it. Above all, she will break free of her chains, both ‘the iron kind and the kind that wrapped themselves around your thoughts.’ ” — New York Times Book Review “Momma Grace’s story is often a brutal one, but it’s full of adventure and romance, courage and resilience. It’s no apologia for slavery but a moving portrait of its fully human victims.” — Kirkus Reviews Emotionally satisfying...Williams offers vivid descriptions. A remarkable character portrait. — Publishers Weekly Maryam’s story is one of tenacity and resistance, through actions both everyday and extraordinary, and her struggle for survival is inspiring. Readers who enjoy Lalita Tademy will be drawn into this vividly imagined novel. — Booklist “This is a truly character-driven novel that explores how people define themselves, the creation of family and home, and the importance of memory and language. . . . Fans of historical epics won’t be able to put this book down.” — Historical Novel Society “This is one of those novels that, once you’re used to the storytelling, makes your surroundings melt away. Start it, and Things Past Telling will be a book well-read.” — Bookworm Sez “This big-hearted, authentic portrayal of both friendship among middle-aged women and the mother-daughter bond will appeal to fans of Terry McMillan.” — Booklist on The Secret Women “The Secret Women is . . . a moving examination of the complexities of motherhood and the strength of female friendship." — Kirkus Reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Eyes Turned Skyward
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Eyes Turned Skyward is a powerful examination of the cost—emotional, familial, generational—when women are denied their right to soar. Spitfire aviatrix Peggy is eager to serve her country during WWII as a Women's Airforce Service Pilot, and her fury when the women pilots are sidelined will echo through the decades to her own daughter, Kathy, a nurse struggling to care for the frail, aging, angry mother she has never really understood. Alena Dillon's poetic prose and complex characters will linger long after the last page is turned!" — Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network "In Eyes Turned Skyward, Alena Dillon has masterfully woven together dual timelines and complex characters in an engrossing and emotional story that celebrates the contributions made by WASP members while also demonstrating how their sacrifices, losses, and lack of recognition by the government impacted their lives following the war.” — Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Flight City "Eyes Turned Skyward brings the bravery and tenacity of World War II’s Women Airforce Service Pilots front and center, which is exactly where this inspiring story belongs. Engaging and honest, this big-hearted book also explores the contemporary challenges and joys often found in marriage and family life." — Elise Hooper, author of Angels of the Pacific "Dillon has written a compelling and moving dual-timeline story about the lasting ramifications of misogyny, grief, and the histories we don’t know about the those we love the most. Filled with laser-sharp insights on motherhood, caregiving, and ambition, Eyes Turned Skyward is a rich and unforgettable story that reveals the exquisite humanity of family members in all their faults and glory." — Marjan Kamali, author of The Stationery Shop and Together Tea "Readers seeking a nuanced portrayal of mother-daughter dynamics as well as a soaring portrait of courageous women during wartime will find much to love in Dillon’s (The Happiest Girl in the World) latest." — Library Journal "A brilliant and often heartbreaking account of a young girl striving to live a complicated dream, The Happiest Girl In The World probes the tragedy of the at-all-costs mentality that fuels Olympic performances." — Blythe Lawrence, co-author of Aly Raisman’s Fierce: How Competing for Myself Changed Everything "The Happiest Girl in the World is a tender reflection on the importance of second chances, the ways in which both courage and cowardice can break a person, and what it takes to make yourself whole again." — Meghan MacLean Weir, author of The Book of Essie "Happiest Girl in the World is a searing look at elite gymnastics and the lengths an athlete will go to reach her goal. Dillon writes a harrowing story about how hope can be saddled with burdens, and sacrifice can wear down the soul. Timely and spirited, I devoured this book." — Elissa R. Sloan, author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes “A life-altering debut featuring fierce, funny, and irreverent women who battle the most powerful institution in the world. This is the book we’ve all been waiting for.” — Amy Schumer on Mercy House “In Mercy House, Alena Dillon gives us one of fiction’s more unlikely lovable heroines: elderly, dynamic Sister Evelyn, whose tale—and that of her housemates—is as unexpected as it is moving. This is a thoughtful, accomplished debut.” — Therese Ann Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z, A Well-Behaved Woman, and A Good Neighborhood
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Last Queen
Book SynopsisWINNER of the 2022 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN AWARD for BEST FICTION OF THE YEAR!LONGLISTED for 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD!She rose from commoner to become the last reigning queen of India?s Sikh Empire. In this dazzling novel, based on true-life events, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable story of Jindan, who transformed herself from daughter of the royal kennel keeper to powerful monarch.Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen?and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, unexpectedly inherited the throne, Jindan assumed the regency. She transformed herself from pampered wife to warrior ruler, determined to protect her people and her son?s birthright from the encroaching British Empire.Defying tradition, she stepped out of the zenana, cast aside the veil, and conducted state business in public, inspiring her subjects in two wars. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British, fearing an uprising, robbed the rebel queen of everything she had, but nothing crushed her indomitable will.An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, and an inspiration for our times, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni?s novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, one whose story cries out to be told.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Measure
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Small Acts of Defiance
Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Small Acts of Defiance, Michelle Wright paints a beautifully intimate portrait that celebrates the courage and resilience of the human spirit." — Jane Harper, author of The Survivors "Michelle Wright has deftly combined a sweeping history of a city under occupation with the tiniest details of family life and the tenderness of friendship. Small Acts of Defiance asks questions from the last century that we're having to ask all over again: when is it no longer possible to look away?" — Jock Serong, author of The Burning Island "Small Acts of Defiance is a gripping, meticulously researched novel, and a nuanced, poetic and deeply serious exploration of the difference that individual choices can make in a society crumbling physically and morally. Wright recreates occupied Paris with immediacy and with melancholy tenderness, and asks questions about personal responsibility that are just as relevant today as they were eighty years ago. This is a book to savour and treasure." — Lee Kofman, author of Imperfect "A powerful and elegantly wrought story of women’s resistance. This is required reading for our times." — Myfanwy Jones, author of Leap "Small Acts of Defiance is an evocative, deeply moving evocation of war-torn 1940's Paris. It's a brave, beautifully written novel about what it means to be human in the face of brutality, and why it matters. Put simply, it's magnificent." — Laurie Steed, author of You Belong Here "Small Acts of Defiance is a story that attains the rare, elusive jewel of flawlessness. An engrossing, deeply-satisfying read, one of 2021’s outstanding, not-to-be missed debuts." — Melissa Ashley, author of The Bee and the Orange Tree “A powerful and nuanced book, so evocative of place and time while being timeless. I found it thoroughly absorbing; the characters felt authentic, and the details of Paris in the forties and under occupation fascinating. In these stories of war, in particular those which touch on the atrocity of genocide, it’s easy to simply pile on the horror. Wright offers a more human, honest version without diminishing the importance of the Holocaust which is intrinsic to the time, place and characters. A truly fine novel.” — Graeme Simsion , author of The Rosie Project
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Really Good Actually
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER“Every sentence of Monica Heisey’s writing is a treat. No one makes me laugh like she does.” —Dolly Alderton, New York Times bestselling author of Everything I Know About LoveRecommended by Los Angeles Times • Washington Post • GQ • Elle • Good Morning America • People • Guardian • The Times • E! News Online • The Globe and Mail • Toronto Star • The Week • New York Post • Shondaland • and many more!A hilarious and painfully relatable debut novel about one woman’s messy search for joy and meaning in the wake of an unexpected breakup, from comedian, essayist, and award-winning screenwr
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Moorewood Family Rules
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is the perfect escape!" — Jill Shalvis, New York Times Bestselling Author "Readers who enjoy dysfunctional family dynamics will find entertainment here...An ensemble comedy with a healthy dose of humorous back-stabbing." — Kirkus Reviews “A great storyteller.” — USA Today “Dimon excels at creating memorable, complex characters.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “So smart, sexy, and fast paced...I devour her stories.” — New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster “Dimon has become a go-to author for romantic suspense, with fresh plots, out-of-the-box characters, and romance to root for. Imaginative, emotional, action-packed, and artfully crafted.” — Kirkus Reviews
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Great Book of King Arthur
Book SynopsisForeword by Neil GaimanThe world’s leading Arthurian authority reimagines one of the most beloved and influential legends—the story of King Arthur and his Knights—for a new century in this gorgeous keepsake edition, illustrated with luminous full-color paintings and drawings by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe.The stories of King Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot and Guinevere, Galahad, Gawain, Tristan and the rest of the Knights of the Roundtable, and the search for the Holy Grail have been beloved for centuries and are the inspiration of many modern fantasy novels, films, and shows. These legends began when an obscure Celtic hero named Arthur stepped on to the stage of history sometime in the sixth century, generating a host of oral tales that would be inscribed some 900 years later by Thomas Malory in his classic Morte D’Arthur (The Death of Arthur).The Great Book of King Arthur brings these legends into the modern age, using accessible prose for contemporary readers for the first time. In addition to the stories in Morte D’Arthur, John Matthews includes many tales of Arthur and his knights either unknown to Malory or written in other languages, such as the story of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight; Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any found in Malory’s work; and a retelling of the life of Round Table favorite Gawain, from his strange birth to his upbringing among the poor to his ascension to the highest position—Emperor of Rome.In addition, there are some of the earliest tales of Arthur, deriving from the tradition of Celtic storytelling. The epic hero is represented in such powerful stories as “The Adventures of Eagle-boy” and “The Coming of Merlin,” which is based on the early medieval text Vita Merlini and tells a completely new version of the great enchanter’s story. The Great Book of King Arthur includes 15 full-color paintings and 25 pencil drawings.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Means
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A fast-paced and funny send up.” — People "Delicious." — Zibby Owens, gma.com “A plucky jaunt of a novel.” — New York Times Book Review "With its deadpan absurdity, pithy prose and moral je ne sais quoi, Fusselman's latest will appeal to fans of Marcy Dermansky....With its satire of the particular hypocrisy of the Hamptons, including homeowners associations, graft, and garbage and recycling practices, Maria Semple....We may be entering a golden age of the comic novel, surely one of the best possible outcomes of this desperate moment in history." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Just like its title, Amy Fusselman’s new novel is breezy-sharp, super-funny, and full of second meanings and surprising insights into The Means, and what it means to have and lack them. You don’t have to want to live in a shipping container in the Hamptons to understand Shelly Means and the yearnings that drive her hilarious desperate measures. But if you need a hint, Twix the socialist dog will yell it at you. (SPOILER, but look: Maria Semple and David Sedaris are brilliant, but have they written a talking dog as funny as Twix? The answer, my friends, is no. You can only find this, and so much else, in The Means)." — John Hodgman, author of Vacationland and Medallion Status "This charming novel bears the Fusselman touch that makes all of her books so brilliant: touching, uncanny, and deceptively simple observations that dismantle complex assumptions about the world." — Sarah Manguso, author of Very Cold People “Amy Fusselman’s The Means is an absolute delight! Anyone who’s ever wanted more than they had—so, all of us—will be unable to turn away from this wise, funny, page-turning story of relationships, motherhood, and real estate ambitions.” — Jessica Anya Blau, author of Mary Jane "Location, location, location: that is the real estate chant. In Amy Fusselman’s The Means those words are intermingled with laugh, laugh, laugh. Fusselman is a prescient observer chronicling one couple’s desire to live near where the other half live. She deftly captures the absurdity of the everyday and the American quest for more. The Means is funny, playful and at times painfully accurate." — A.M. Homes, author of The Unfolding and May We Be Forgiven "The Means is such a fast-paced, breezy comedic novel that you may find yourself surprised that Fusselman deftly and directly leads you to existential dilemmas and the absurdity of capitalism and striving for more." — The Millions “Fusselman (Idiophone, 2018) delivers a well-paced story with gentle humor, compassion, and a sparkling, original look at the absurdities of everyday life in a world filled with inequities, financial and otherwise.” — Booklist "[An] entertaining debut. ... Recommended to anyone who enjoys humorous fiction." — Library Journal "Damn funny. ... Fusselman presents a hilariously heightened reality." — Shelf Awareness
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wrong Place Wrong Time
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Oracle of Maracoor 2 Another Day
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jacqueline in Paris
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Wish for Christmas
Book SynopsisIn this heartwarming story from New York Times bestselling author Courtney Cole, an unhappily married couple makes a wish on an enchanted snow globe that they had never met, but when they wake up the next day in separate lives, the magic of Christmas helps them to realize that some love is just meant to be.Trade Review“[A] very heartwarming touching story about the magic of true love, family and friendship…a great story to light up the reader’s Christmas spirit.” — Harlequin Junkie on The Christmas Dress
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Two Wars and a Wedding
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Courting Samira
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Awad brings a great deal of nuance, specificity, and heart to her depiction of Muslim culture. . . . Readers will have no trouble rooting for Samira to find true love.” — Publishers Weekly “Awad's charming, funny novel . . . is rich with details of Muslim culture (religious practices as well as familial "Arab guilt") and references to Austen and The Princess Bride. Readers will root for Samira as she tackles workplace drama, friendship issues, and romantic angst.” — Booklist "A much-needed romantic comedy . . . Awad enchants in this fun, romantic ride.” — Shondaland “Samira is witty and funny, sensitive and sweet, a lover of movies and books. Her chatty narration makes her pleasant to spend time with, and she’s refreshingly secure in her relationship to her family and culture. . . . A winning heroine.” — Kirkus Reviews “Absolutely hilarious! Bridget Jones meets Jane Austen in Sydney's Muslim community.” — Anita Heiss, author of Manhattan Dreaming “Come for the drool-worthy mentions of kanafeh and baklava; stay for the wit and relatable family politics. A must read for anyone looking for a romantic comedy that’s heavy on the comedy, with a heavy sprinkling of sweet, clean romance.” — Sara Sharaf Beg, author of Salaam, With Love “A fun read, with lots of heart.” — K. J. Charles, author of The Secret Lives of Country Gentleman “I wanted to stay in Samira's universe forever, with the charming Menem, the brooding Hakeem, and even mean girl Zahra. I especially wanted to linger with Samira, whose sassy, brave, and richly cultured perspective makes her a heroine for a new generation. What a fun, flirty, and deeply heartfelt novel!” — Susan Muaddi Darraj, American Book Award winning author of Behind You Is the Sea, A Curious Land, and the Farah Rocks series “Funny, relatable, and warm, Courting Samira has an endearing cast of characters.” — Anna Daniels, author of Girl In Between “A big-hearted rom-com set in the suburbs of Sydney and colorfully populated with a sprawling, fun-loving, often eccentric Arab community who are fond of lively music, banquet-style feasts, and strict rules about the mingling of their unmarried sons and daughters.” — Shelf Awareness “A charming, relatable story about growing up and trying to figure out what you want.” — The Skimm “A wry, endearing Bridget Jones set in Sydney’s Muslim community. . . . Awad warmly displays the formal propriety of Arab Muslim courtship while still highlighting the humor of it all, along with an amused appreciation of its parallels to the Regency world of Jane Austen.” — BookPage
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All Rhodes Lead Here
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Silmarillion Deluxe Illustrated by the Author
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Hobbit Illustrated by the Author
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Oxford University Press Inc A Dictionary of Creation Myths
Book SynopsisGod made Heaven, and then, after measuring the space underneath with a ball of thread, he began to form the earth. A mole asked to help, and God gave him the thread to hold while he wove the patterns of the earth. Sometimes the mole would let out too much thread, and finally the earth grew too large for the space under heaven. The mole was so upset that he hid under the earth. God sent the bee to look for him; he wanted the mole''s advice on what to do about the mistake. The bee found the mole and he just laughed at the idea of advising God. The bee, however, hid in a flower and overheard the mole mumbling to himself about what he would do if he were God. ''Iwould squeeze the earth,'' he said. ''That would make mountains and valleys and make it smaller at the same time.'' When the bee heard this, he went directly to God and told him. God did what the mole had said, and everything fit fine. The myth of Rumanian Creation in which God weaves the earth from a ball of thread is just one theTrade ReviewAs a quick tool of reference, the book is likely to render valuable service. * The Journal of Indo-European Studies *
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