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Book SynopsisIn a world where magic is tightly controlled, the most powerful man in history must choose between his kingdom and his son - in the first book of the New York Times bestselling Lightbringer series, one of the most popular fantasy epics of the decade.EVERY LIGHT CASTS A SHADOW.Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserves a tenuous peace. Yet Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live.When Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.With over four million copies sold, Brent Weeks is one of the fastest-selling fantasy authors of all time.'Brent Weeks is so good it's beginning to tick me off' Peter V. Brett'Weeks has a style of immediacy and detail that pulls the reader relentlessly into the story. He doesn't allow you to look away' Robin Hobb'I was mesmerised from start to finish. Unforgettable characters, a plot that kept me guessing, non-stop action and the kind of in-depth storytelling that makes me admire a writers' work' Terry Brooks'Weeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time' British Fantasy Society Books by Brent WeeksNight Angel The Way of ShadowsShadow's EdgeBeyond the ShadowsPerfect Shadow (novella)LightbringerThe Black PrismThe Blinding KnifeThe Broken EyeThe Blood MirrorThe Burning WhiteTrade ReviewWeeks has truly cemented his place among the great epic fantasy writers of our time * British Fantasy Society *Brent Weeks is so good it's starting to tick me off * Peter V. Brett *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A layered novel of many complex characters, including even richer developments of the golem Chava and the jinni Ahmad…To keep their worlds safe, Chava and Ahmad must access both their greatest supernatural powers and their deepest human impulses.” — Historical Novels Review “A blend of romance, Mary Shelley-esque horror, and folklore. . . . Wecker skillfully combines the storylines of Chava the Golem and Ahmad the Jinni and numerous other players, good and evil, in an enchanting tale that pleases on every page.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Impressive…storytelling à la Dickens…A satisfying, mature sequel to The Golem and the Jinni, continuing the magical story of two immigrant mythological characters from the turn of the 20th century to the outbreak of WWI.” — Publishers Weekly "Richly nuanced and beautiful. . . . Wecker skillfully draws together these disparate lives and characters in an immersive and magical tale of loneliness, love, and finding hope.” — Buzzfeed “In Wecker’s novel, real-life events—the sinking of the Titanic, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire or the Great War—have an inexorable impact on mortal and supernatural characters alike. From one crisis to the next, a strange and unbreakable alliance develops among many persons and elemental creatures, burgeoning into something even more marvelous. . . . Fans of The Golem and the Jinni have waited eight years for this sequel. It has been worth the wait.” — BookPage (starred review) "A measured, gorgeous, character-driven fantasy." — Tor.com “The Hidden Palace recaptures the assured voice, the delicate magic, the solid historical verisimilitude, and engaging interplay of personalities of The Golem and the Jinni…But Wecker deepens, extends, and culminates all the story arcs, leaving the reader very satisfied.” — Locus “A rich literary novel that digs into what it means to be human, by setting up a series of meaningful contrasts from characters who aren’t." — Polygon Best Fantasy & Science Fiction Novel of the Year “One of the delights of The Hidden Palace is that it traverses many genres as it continues the tale of the unlikely friendship between Chava Levy, a golem, and Ahmad al-Hadid, a jinni…A work of fantasy, historical fiction, modern-day mythology or even romance…A gem deserving a wide readership.” — Hadassah Magazine

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Book SynopsisTik-Tok sensation and romantasy fan-favourite, Laura Thalassa, brings together this insatiable romantic trilogy that is perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout and Raven Kennedy.

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Book SynopsisThe concluding volume of the spectacular Shadowmarch quartet by the haralded master storyteller Tad Williams.

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Book SynopsisDragons. Art. Revolution.Gyen Jebi isn’t a fighter, or a subversive. They just want to paint.One day they’re jobless and desperate; the next, Jebi finds themself recruited by the Ministry of Armor to paint the mystical sigils that animate the occupying government’s automaton soldiers.But when Jebi discovers the depths of the Razanei government’s horrifying crimes—and the awful source of the magical pigments they use—they find they can no longer stay out of politics.What they can do is steal Arazi, the ministry’s mighty dragon automaton, and find a way to fight…Trade Review“A powerful, deeply moving book that is a wonderful read, without question one of the best of the year.” -- Every Book a Doorway * Every Book a Doorway *"This is a story about the intersection between art and culture; it's about how art isn't frivolous but vital, especially in times of turmoil. A thought-provoking and very timely book." * SciFiNow *"Phoenix Extravagant is a book containing ruminations on imperialism, the function and sanctity of art, acculturation, and the morality of love. It also contains a bloody big and unexpectedly adorable mechanical dragon." -- Jonathan L. Howard‘A story of art, love, human connection, the power of creation, colonialism, and the roles we all have to play in fighting oppression.’“An arresting tale of loyalty, identity, and the power of art... Lee’s masterful storytelling is sure to wow.” * Publishers Weekly *‘A fiercely original and enchanting new fantasy.’‘Powerful. Unforgettable. This is another amazing piece of work, and I have the feeling I need to read it again to get it fully!’

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Book SynopsisInquisitor Glokta, a crippled and increasingly bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer extraordinaire, is trapped in a twisted and broken body - not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers.Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain, shallow, selfish and self-obsessed, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men. And Logen Ninefingers, an infamous warrior with a bloody past, is about to wake up in a hole in the snow with plans to settle a blood feud with Bethod, the new King of the Northmen, once and for all - ideally by running away from it. But as he''s discovering, old habits die really, really hard indeed......especially when Bayaz gets involved. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he coTrade ReviewHighly recommended - a funny, finely-wrought, terrifically energetic work of high fantasy. Seek it out -- Joe HillTwisty plotting and gallows humour. * SUNDAY TIMES *I might not end up marrying this book, but I'm certainly infatuated with it right at the moment. It's delicious, the characters sharply drawn and their motivations believable, the clash of cultures (always particularly difficult for an author to pull off) believable as well. -- Lilith SaintcrowThere is a gritty edge to his world and an awareness of the human cost of violence that is very contemporary * THE TIMES *Delightfully twisted and evil * GUARDIAN *The Blade Itself is a page-turner powered by a combination of fast-paced action and juicy doses of cynicism. Perhaps more remarkable, however, is the way Abercrombie sets the scene * EDGE MAGAZINE *There's a fat vein of cynicism and dark humour throughout. The action scenes are fast-paced and the violence takes its toll both mentally and physically. A great start to a long journey * DREAMWATCH *You'd never guess that The Blade Itself is Joe Abercrombie's debut novel. He writes like a natural. There are great characters, sparky dialogue, an action-packed plot, and from the very first words and an opening scene that is literally a cliff-hanger, you know you are in for a cheeky, vivid, exhilarating ride * STARBURST *An admirably hard, fast and unpretentious read from debut author Joe Abercrombie. Packs a mean punch in the bloodthirsty mayhem and mystery departments. Crammed full of torture, vengeance and bad behaviour, it's a lively tale of savagery vs. civilisation. The Blade Itself may not reinvent the wheel, but it does serve up a whole banquet of violent action and intrigue * SFX *The star of the show is doubtlessly Inquisitor Glotka for simply being one of the most wonderfully bitter and cynical characters I've come across. With a very funny and clever internal monologue going on during every conversation he has, Glotka's as miserable and nasty at the end as he was to start with and, especially in a heroic fantasy novel, it works perfectly * SF CROWSNEST *The books are good, really good. They pulled me in. Well-developed world. Unique, compelling characters. I like them so much that when I got to the end of the second book and found out the third book wasn'tgoing to be out in the US for another three months, I experienced a fit of rage, then a fit of depression, then I ate some lunch and had a bit of a lay down * Patrick Rothfuss on The First Law trilogy *Abercrombie writes dark, adult fantasy, by which I mean there's a lot of stabbing in it, and after people stab each other they sometimes have sex with each other. His tone is morbid and funny and hard-boiled, not wholly dissimilar to that of Iain Banks . . . And like George R.R. Martin Abercrombie has the will and the cruelty to actually kill and maim his characters . . . Volumetrically speaking, it's hard to think of another fantasy novel in which this much blood gets spilled * Lev Grossman *I might not end up marrying this book, but I'm certainly infatuated with it right at the moment. It's delicious, the characters sharply drawn and their motivations believable, the clash of cultures (always particularly difficult for an author to pull off) believable as well. -- Lilith SaintcrowThere is a gritty edge to his world and an awareness of the human cost of violence that is very contemporary -- The TimesDelightfully twisted and evil -- The GuardianThe Blade Itself is a page-turner powered by a combination of fast-paced action and juicy doses of cynicism. Perhaps more remarkable, however, is the way Abercrombie sets the scene -- Edge MagazineThere's a fat vein of cynicism and dark humour throughout. The action scenes are fast-paced and the violence takes its toll both mentally and physically. A great start to a long journey' -- DreamwatchYou'd never guess that The Blade Itself is Joe Abercrombie's debut novel. He writes like a natural. There are great characters, sparky dialogue, an action-packed plot, and from the very first words and an opening scene that is literally a cliff-hanger, you know you are in for a cheeky, vivid, exhilarating ride -- StarburstAn admirably hard, fast and unpretentious read from debut author Joe Abercrombie. Packs a mean punch in the bloodthirsty mayhem and mystery departments. Crammed full of torture, vengeance and bad behaviour, it's a lively tale of savagery vs. civilisation. The Blade Itself may not reinvent the wheel, but it does serve up a whole banquet of violent action and intrigue' -- SFXThe star of the show is doubtlessly Inquisitor Glotka for simply being one of the most wonderfully bitter and cynical characters I've come across. With a very funny and clever internal monologue going on during every conversation he has, Glotka's as miserable and nasty at the end as he was to start with and, especially in a heroic fantasy novel, it works perfectly -- SF Crowsnest

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Book SynopsisThe bond between men and the gods is weakening.A dead man walks between the worlds and foresees Odin’s doom.The only survivor of a slaughter unleashes a monster from fiery Muspelheim.Long hidden among mortals, a giantess sighs and takes up her magics once again.A chief’s son must overcome war and treason to become the leader his people need.And the final battle is coming...Trade Review“It has all a fantasy fan could want: gods, magic, large-scale battles, duels and magical creatures… Holdt will be a name to look out for in the genre for years to come.” -- FanFiAddict * FanFiAddict *“Holdt wows in her Norse mythology–inspired debut… an electrifying adventure.” -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * Publishers Weekly *“A promising start for a series that will gratify lovers of epic tales.” -- Aurealis * Aurealis *"A classic fantasy grounded in real-world history and myth." -- SFX * SFX *

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Book SynopsisDeep within the wildwood lies a place of myth and mystery, from which few return, and of those few, none remain unchanged.Ryhope Wood may look like a three-mile-square fenced-in wood in rural Herefordshire on the outside, but inside, it is a primeval, intricate labyrinth of trees, impossibly huge, unforgettable ... and stronger than time itself.Stephen Huxley has already lost his father to the mysteries of Ryhope Wood. On his return from the Second World War, he finds his brother, Christopher, is also in thrall to the mysterious wood, wherein lies a realm where mythic archetypes grow flesh and blood, where love and beauty haunt your dreams, and in promises of freedom lies the sanctuary of insanity ...Readers love Mythago Wood:''6.0 stars. This book is a MASTERPIECE and will likely be on my list of All Time Favourite novels before too long'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Blimey, whTrade ReviewHoldstock has a beautifully subtle imagination that conjures up worlds and events with enviable ease ... a writer of both heart and fireBritain's best fantasist - THE TIMESSonorous, vivid, and utterly enthralling - TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENTIncredibly enchanting ... a celebration of fantasy - SPECTATOR

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Book SynopsisDominus et Domina Dursley, qui vivebant in aedibus Gestationis Ligustrorum numero quattor signatis ...'The first words of J.K. Rowling's timeless classic are more familiar to readers as ''Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive ...'' Following in the steps of other great children''s classics, including Winnie the Pooh (winnie ille pu) and Paddington Bear (ursus nomine paddington), Harry Potter and the Philosopher''s Stone is available in Latin. Learners and lovers of Latin will delight in Peter Needham's sparkling translation, which perfectly captures the wit and invention of J.K. Rowling''s original, now reissued with stunning new cover art from Jonny Duddle.Trade ReviewThe translation is great stuff. It is accurate and fluent, but it is much more than that. It has been carried off with wit, inventiveness, sensitivity and panache. I find it impossible to think of it being better done * James Morwood, Oxford University *A marvellous translation, filled with delightful touches … Extremely enjoyable Latin reading material. Kudos to Peter Needham for what I think is a wonderful translation! * Laura Gibbs, Translator, Aesop’s Fables (Oxford World’s Classics) *

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Book Synopsis*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the fifth book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's fifth adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the sickly-sweet, kitten-clad walls of Professor Umbridge's office to the unplottable recesses of the Room of Requirement. ThisTrade ReviewI’ve yet to meet a ten-year-old who hasn’t been entranced by its witty, complex plot and the character of the eponymous Harry * Independent *Spellbinding, enchanting, bewitching stuff * Mirror *Teachers say a chapter can silence the most rowdy of classes * Guardian *One of the greatest literary adventures of modern times * Sunday Telegraph *The Harry Potter stories will join that small group of children’s books which are read and reread into adulthood * TLS *

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Book SynopsisThe River Has Roots is the hugely anticipated solo debut of the New York Times bestselling and Hugo Award winning author Amal El-Mohtar.

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Book SynopsisGiant turtles, impossible ships, and tidal rivers ridden by a Drowned girl in search of a family in the latest in the bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-Winning Wayward Children series from Seanan McGuire.

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Book SynopsisA deluxe hardcover edition of the world''s greatest fantasy classic--part of Penguin Galaxy, a collectible series of six sci-fi/fantasy classics, featuring a series introduction by Neil Gaiman T. H. White''s masterful retelling of the saga of King Arthur is a fantasy classic as legendary as the sword Excalibur and city of Camelot that are found within its pages. This magical epic takes Arthur from the glorious lyrical phase of his youth, through the disillusioning early years of his reign, to maturity when his vision of the Round Table develops into the search for the Holy Grail, and finally to his weary old age. With memorable characters like Merlin and Owl and Guinevere, beasts who talk and men who fly, wizardry and war, The Once and Future King has become the fantasy masterpiece against which all others are judged, a poignant story of adventure, romance, and magic that has enchanted readers for generations. Penguin Galaxy Six of our greatest masterworks of science fiction and fantasy, in dazzling collector-worthy hardcover editions, and featuring a series introduction by #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, Penguin Galaxy represents a constellation of achievement in visionary fiction, lighting the way toward our knowledge of the universe, and of ourselves. From historical legends to mythic futures, monuments of world-building to mind-bending dystopias, these touchstones of human invention and storytelling ingenuity have transported millions of readers to distant realms, and will continue for generations to chart the frontiers of the imagination. The Once and Future King by T. H. White Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Dune by Frank Herbert 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin Neuromancer by William Gibson For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators--

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Book Synopsis??Rosie and her princes return in this spicy sequel to SUNDAY TIMES bestseller BONDED BY THORNS ??A curse that must be broken. A human longing for home. Four yearning fae princes.A villain in the shadows.Rosalina O'Connell has been exiled from the fae realm and sent back to Orca Cove, against her wishes. Betrayed by her own mate, Prince Keldarion of the Winter Realm. But nothing will stop her from returning to her true home.When Rosie manages to tap into the magic of Castletree, and make contact with Prince Ezryn of the Spring Realm, she begs him to rescue her.But when Rosie returns to the Enchanted Vale, she and the princes discover that there is a frost attacking the Autumn Realm. If Rosie can't figure out how to stop it, war will be declared in the Enchanted Vale.Can Rosie unearth the magic inside herself and save her princes and the Autumn realm?The second book in the Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with morally grey characters, a sinfully hot villain and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them.Spice ??:????????????Tropes ?:Fated Mates ??Forced proximity ?????Grumpy x sunshine ???Enemies to lovers ?????Why choose ??Reverse harem ????????????Enchanted Castle ??Awkward Sunshine FMC ??Touch her and die ??Autumn vibes ??Sword crossing ??Hot Villain ??

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Book SynopsisThe lost tales of Animal-land', written and illustrated by C.S. Lewis and his brother Warnie, which they developed into the chronicles of the kingdom of Boxen, newly published to mark the centenary of the first story.Half a century before the publication of The Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis created another imaginary world. The tales of Animal-land' which eight-year-old Jack (as his family knew him) had shared with his brother Warnie developed into the chronicles of the kingdom of Boxen. In a succession of stories over the next few years, the young Lewis explored its history, geography and the colourful exploits of its inhabitants in vivid detail, writing the last of the papers, his Encyclopedia Boxoniana, in April 1928.This new landmark edition marks the centenary of the very first Boxen manuscript. Here are all the stories, some never before seen, sensitively edited and arranged to make the most of the fabulous and inventive fantasy while retaining all the vigour of a child's imagiTrade Review‘These works share with the Narnian stories a remarkable scale of invention, brilliant storytelling and characterisation.’ The Times ‘Allows free admission into an elaborate invented world … A shrewd, witty and lively read.’ British Book News

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Book SynopsisA beautiful gift edition of the first two Discworld novels - The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic - stunningly depicted in comic format for the first time - a fun read for established fans and new audiences alike.''Excellent and wacky as a good Pratchett should be'' -- ***** Reader review''A must-have for any Discworld fan'' -- ***** Reader review''Awesome'' -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************Imagine a flat world, sitting on the backs of four elephants, who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. This is the Discworld - a place (and a time) parallel to our own - but also very different.The Discworld Graphic Novels presents the very first two volumes of this much-loved series (The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic) in graphic novel form. Introduced here are the bizarre misadventures of Twoflower,

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Kim Harrison takes us back to where it all began - this is the prequel to the HollowsTrade ReviewI wouldn't miss a Kim Harrison book for anything. * Charlaine Harris *A spellbinding blend of sharp wit and vivid imagination. A wonderfully fun romp through the supernatural world. * Kelley Armstrong *Fascinating and unique * Jim Butcher *Discovering a new series like this is like finding buried treasure. * Diana Gabaldon *Action packed, chick-lit with a supernatural twist. * The Times *Harrison's work can read like a smouldering combination of Alice Waters and Ozzy Osbourne * New York Times Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisCULT AUTHOR NEAL STEPHENSON''S UNSTOPPABLE SCI-FI CLASSICThe future is small. The future is nano . . .And who could be smaller or more insignificant than poor Little Nell - an orphan girl alone and adrift in a world of Confucian Law, Neo-Victorian values and warring nanotechnology?Well, not quite alone. Because Nell has a friend, of sorts. A guide, a teacher, an armed and unarmed combat instructor, a book and a computer: the Young Lady''s Illustrated Primer is all these and much much more. It is illicit, magical, dangerous.And it isn''t Nell''s. It was stolen. And now some very powerful people want to get their hands on this highly desirable object. Nell is about to discover that the world can feel very small indeed . . .''6.0 stars. Among the best books I have ever read'' GoodReads Review''If Snow Crash was so good that cyberpunk went in to a coma, The Diamond Age effectively pulled the plug'' GoodReads Review''This is Great Expectations with nanotechnology'' GoodReads ReviewTrade ReviewA brilliant, tricky, twenty-first-century version of Pygmalion * Guardian *A wealth of hip, social and technological riffs, stories-within-stories and not a few good jokes. Invest * Time Out *The Quentin Tarantino of postcyberpunk science fiction. Stephenson has upped the form's ante with rambunctious glee * Village Voice *A new era in science fiction. People will walk around slack-jawed for days and reemerge with a radically redefined sense of reality -- Bruce SterlingEstablishes Stephenson as a powerful voice for the cyber age. At once whimsical, satirical, and cautionary * USA Today *

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Book SynopsisBefitted with the new titles of Single Rankers, as well as Desir himself appointed as Technical Advisor to the Tower of Magic, Desir's party realizes that the challenges they will face from here on out will only become greater. Desir takes Romantica under his wing to train her into a third circle mage while Pram finds tutelage under a sword mage. However, during their training, they find an unexpected new ally

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Book SynopsisThe fourth volume that contains the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.In this fourth volume of The History of Middle-earth, the shaping of the chronological and geographical structure of the legends of Middle-earth and Valinor is spread before us.We are introduced to the hitherto unknown Ambarkanta or Shape of the World, the only account ever given of the nature of the imagined Universe, ccompanied by maps and diagrams of the world before and after the cataclyusms of The War of the Gods and the Downfall of Numenor. The first map of Beleriend is also reproduced and discussed.In The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriend we are shown how the chronology of the First Age was moulded: and the tale is told of Aelfwine, the Englishman who voyaged into the True West and came to Tol Eressea, Lonely Isle, where he learned the ancient history of Elves and Men.Also included are the original Silmarillion' of 1926, and the Quenta Trade Review‘Illustrates the development, depth and richness of J R R Tolkien’s personal mythology’ Vector

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Book SynopsisThe fifth volume of the History of Middle-earth, containing the early myths and legends which led to the writing of Tolkien's epic tale of war, The Silmarillion.At the end of 1937, J R R Tolkien reluctantly set aside his work on the myths and heroic legends of Valinor and Middle-earth and began The Lord of the Rings.This fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth completes the examination of his writing up to that time. Later forms of The Annals of Valinor and The Annals of Beleriand had been composed, The Silmarillion was nearing completion in a greatly amplified form, and a new Map had been made. The legend of the Downfall of Numenor had entered the work, including those central ideas: the World Made Round and the Straight Path into the vanished West. Closely associated with this was the abandoned time-travel' story The Lost Road, linking the world of Numenor and Middle-earth with the legends of many other times and peoples.Also included in this volume is the The Lhammas, as essay oTrade Review‘Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son… Tolkien devotees will rejoice’ The New York Times Book Review

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Book SynopsisWhen young adventurer Laios and his company are attacked and soundly thrashed by a dragon deep in a dungeon, the party loses all its money and provisions. They''re eager to get right back to it, but there''s just one problem: if they set out with no food or coin to speak of, they''re sure to eat it on the way! But Laios comes up with a brilliant idea: Let''s eat the monsters! Slimes, basilisks, mimics, and even dragons...none are safe from the appetites of these dungeon-crawling gourmands!

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Book SynopsisAnne McCaffrey was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She graduated cum laude from Radcliffe College, majoring in Slavonic Languages and Literatures. A prolific bestselling author, she is best known for her handling of broad themes and the worlds of her imagination, particularly in her tales of the Talents and the novels about the Dragonriders of Pern. Anne McCaffrey lives in a house of her own design, Dragonhold-Underhill, in County Wicklow, Ireland. Visit the author's website at www.annemccaffrey.net

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Book SynopsisThe last and most amazing volume in the legendary Belgariad series: the story of the queen of truth, love, rage and destiny, Polgara the Sorceress.The queen of truth, love, rage and destiny reveals all.Polgara the Sorceress is the crowning achievement of the great fantasy epic which began with The Belgariad and continued with The Malloreon. Once again David and Leigh Eddings display the epic imagination, humour, and storytelling power which have made this series the most popular fantasy of modern times. In the story of Polgara, a beautiful woman whose constancy and inner power have been the foundation of all the luck and love that have saved the world, the full truth of The Belgariad is revealed.Trade Review'I wished Polgara the Sorceress was longer . . . the characters are vivid and genuinely likeable, and there's an easy lilt to the prose which makes reading it pure pleasure. It's a wonderful book' SFX ‘My ideal summer read… Having enjoyed the entire ten-book serial, I was delighted to be able to read this latest addition as it not only provides fantastic escapism in itself, but, being a prequel, will make my re-reading of the other books all the more fascinating.’The Irish Times ‘All the verve and pace we’ve come to expect.’The Dark Side ‘Offers an absorbing storyline and some memorable characters as, once again, the authors touch all the right fantasy bases, with warring gods, political intrigues, supernatural creatures and appealingly human magicians involved in a titanic war over the course of seven millennia. Eddings fans will no doubt snatch this novel off the shelves while readers new to the authors’ world won’t find a more appropriate place to begin exploring it.’Publishers Weekly ‘There’s no denying the Eddingses’ offerings do entertain. This novel is for fantasy fans fed up with more fusty fare, or for anyone who likes mischief and merriment.’West Australian

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Book SynopsisA cozy coffin for two becomes one recluse’s reality when he wakes up in the frigid body of a thousand-year-old corpse! Can he find his footing in this new body? Even then, can he survive the passionate doting of his handsome—and quite unhinged—coffinmate?Reclusive gay virgin Wang Xiaomie has just awakened inside the body of a thousand-year-old corpse dressed in ornate wedding finery. Stranger yet, he finds himself sharing a coffin with immortal warrior Wen Fengjin, who has spent the last millennia patiently waiting for his dead lover to return.Constantly hungry with nothing to eat and only a magic peach blossom tree to keep his heart pumping, Wang Xiaomie must now navigate being trapped in an ornate mausoleum, undead, all while dodging pesky grave robbers. To make matters worse, he must also keep a lid on his growing attraction to this hot–albeit completely unhinged–immortal who will do anything, even kill, to keep his beloved safe.Hijinks ensue in this twisted yandere tale filled with mistaken identities, dastardly plots, grave robbers, and more!

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Book SynopsisIn this spellbinding warm and cozy debut novel, a burned-out witch will need to turn to her friends and trust in herself to find the magic in her own life again.Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t lost her magical spark, precisely . . . but she hasn’t seen it in a while either.With her witchcraft under wraps and a toxic boss making her days miserable, Belle is struggling to keep her beloved Lunar Books afloat and just make it through the day. The last thing she has time for is perfecting her magic. So when her thirtieth birthday brings a summons from her coven and a trial that tests her worthiness as a witch, Belle fears the worst. With only the month of October left to prove herself or risk losing her magic forever, Belle will need all the help she can get—from the women in her life, from an unlikely mentor figure and even from an infuriating coven watchman who’s sworn to protect her...

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Book SynopsisThe third, and last, instalment of Fiona McIntosh’s gripping epic fantasy, set in a world torn by revenge, love and ancient magicTrade ReviewPraise for Fiona McIntosh: ‘It’s a “just one more chapter” sort of book. Don’t start reading in the evening if you have to get up early the next morning’Robin Hobb

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive collection of Tolkien's five acclaimed modern classic fairie' tales in the vein of The Hobbit, fully corrected and reset for this edition and all beautifully illustrated in pencil by the award-winning artist, Alan Lee.The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien''s place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.Roverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom''s many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who setsTrade ReviewRoverandom:‘An old-fashioned story, yet it still speaks freshly today… would leap to life when read aloud to a child’ Independent Farmer Giles of Ham:‘A fabulous tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the kingdom’ Sunday Times Leaf by Niggle:‘A haunting and successful demonstration of the qualities of faerie’ New York Times The Adventures of Tom Bombadil:‘Something close to genius’ The Listener Smith of Wootton Major:‘Whoever reads it at eight will no doubt still be going back to it at eighty’ New Statesman

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Book SynopsisJoin Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in this large print edition of the fourth book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series.The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through alive!J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's fourth adventure invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the foggy, frozen depths of the Great Lake to the silvery secrets of the Pensieve. This gorgeous large print edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artTrade Review'The world of Hogwarts is complete in every way... the richness and scale of Rowling's invention is exhilerating' The Guardian

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF TWO GOLDEN GLOBES, STARRING EMMA STONE, FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE FAVOURITEWinner of the Whitbread Novel Award and the Guardian Fiction PrizeA life without freedom to choose is not worth having.Godwin Baxter''s scientific ambition to create the perfect companion is realised when he finds the drowned body of the beautiful Bella, who he brings back to life in a Frankenstein-esque feat. But his dream is thwarted by Dr. Archibald McCandless''s jealous love for his creation . . .But what does Bella think?This story of true love and scientific daring whirls the reader from the private operating-theatres of late-Victorian Glasgow through aristocratic casinos, low-life Alexandria and a Parisian bordello, reaching an interrupted climax in a Scottish church.________________________''A magnificently brisk, funny, dirty, brainy book'' London Review of Books''Visionary, ornate and outrageous'' The Independent''Witty and delightfully w

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Book SynopsisA dark and spicy enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance about a beautiful healer mage forced out of hiding and into service of a charismatic but aloof fae lord after her brothers contract a deadly plague. Perfect for readers of Jennifer Armentrout, Suzanne Wright and C. S. Pacat.

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Book SynopsisFall under the spell of Erin Sterling''s witchy romances! ????The New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse brightens up the Winter Solstice with another delightfully spooky novel following Bowen Penhallow and the girl he feels strangely drawn to - especially when she becomes his only hope of salvation after a strong spell sends them to a Yuletide celebration . . . more than 50 years in the past.''A spooky romantic comedy treat that had me sighing at one page, laughing out loud at the next'' TESSA BAILEY''Sterling casts a spell on her readers with this romantic comedy'' USA Today?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????A wedding to witness. A brooch to poach. And a house that''s haunted as f**k . . .Bowen Penhallow has always been a loner, but when his friend - who happens to be a ghost - invites him to a Yuletide wedding at a grand Welsh countryside estate, Bowen reluctantly agrees.Tamsyn Bligh is not a witch, but she has managed to finagle an invite to the Witchy Wedding of the Century in the hopes of making the score of the century - just one priceless magical artifact from Tywyll House would set her up for life!But Tamsyn isn''t the only one sneaking about in Tywyll House, and the combination of a very strong spell and a classic wedding mishap transports Bowen and Tamsyn back to Tywyll House''s 1958 Yuletide celebrations.Bowen and Tamsyn must work together to get back to the present, but they first must reckon with the origins of Tywyll House''s haunting . . . and the fact that somewhere between the mistletoe and the bonfire, they might be falling in love._________________________________????Praise for The Ex Hex, an unmissable treat!????''Filled with delightful witchiness and humor'' Publishers Weekly''A fun, sexy romantic comedy'' Library Journal''A pitch-perfect paranormal romantic comedy'' Shelf Awareness''A wickedly funny rom-com about the power of second chances, family, and love'' Kirkus''A delightful and witty take on witchy mayhem'' Popsugar''Diverting, magic-infused romance'' Booklist''Hocus Pocus vibes, but with a lot more heat'' Bookriot''Humorous, magical, and sexy'' Girly Book Club''This festive rom-com has it all!'' Woman''s World''It''s cozy and cute and Halloween appropriate, and Rhys is extremely attractive. The Ex Hex was, in short, a blast'' JezebelREADERS ARE LOVING THE WEDDING WITCH!''The perfect balance of sweet, spice, and mystery, I devoured this book in three evenings and am already missing the beardy grump and his Girl Friday'' 5? reader review''The story felt like the comforting warm fuzzies of a Hallmark movie, mixed with the magical witchy vibes of Halloween'' 5? reader review''Easily my favorite of the series, THE WEDDING WITCH takes us to a different place both physically and emotionally, while at the same time maintaining the things I loved about the previous books--a lot of humor, a lot of chemistry, and the friction two people who really wanna f*ck but don''t want to confront their feelings'' 5? reader review''I love the banter and the time travel and the off the charts chemistry. I can''t wait to see what Erin Sterling writes next!'' 5? reader review

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Book SynopsisSaving Japan from total destruction at the hands of the King of Giants earns Jinwoo and Ahjin Guild world-wide recognition and a spot at the International Guild Conference. But heading to America means crossing paths with Dongsoo Hwang, who has a bone to pick with Jinwoo about the death of his brotherand isn't above using Jinho as bait!

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Book SynopsisMagic, music, drugs and rock'n'roll in an early novel from George R. R. Martin, author of A GAME OF THRONES.

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Book SynopsisArchaeologist and anthropologist Steven Erikson is the bestselling author of the genre-defining The Malazan Book of the Fallen, a multi-volume fantasy that's been hailed a masterwork of the imagination' and one of the top ten fantasy series of all time. The first novel in the sequence, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for a World Fantasy Award. He has written several novellas set in the same world. Forge of Darkness was the first Kharkanas novel, taking readers back to the origins of what would become the Malazan Empire; Fall of Light continued this momentous tale. A lifelong science fiction reader, he's written a trilogy that affectionately parodies a long-running television series as well as Rejoice!, a story of first contact. Set in the world of the Malazan Empire, ten years after the events recounted in The Crippled God, The God is Not Willing heralded the start of a thrilling new series The Tales of Witness. No Life Forsaken is the second Tale in this epic adventure. Steven Erikson lives in Victoria, Canada. To find out more, look for him on Facebook: Steven Erikson Author

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