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Book SynopsisThe first book in a new series and a thrilling debut from ER doctor turned novelist Tom Miller, The Philosopher’s Flight is an epic historical fantasy set in a World-War-I-era America that “[begins] with rollicking fierceness that grabs readers from its opening lines and doesn’t loosen its grip or lessen its hold all the way through. Miller’s writing is intoxicating” (Associated Press).HE’S ALWAYS WANTED TO FLY LIKE A GIRL. Eighteen-year-old Robert Weekes is one of the few men who practice empirical philosophy—an arcane, female-dominated branch of science used to summon the wind, heal the injured, and even fly. He’s always dreamed of being the first man to join the US Sigilry Corps’ Rescue and Evacuation Department, an elite team of flying medics, but everyone knows that’s impossible: men can barely get off the ground. When a shocking tragedy puts Robert’s philosophical abilities to the tesTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE PHILOSOPHER'S FLIGHT BY TOM MILLER “[Begins] with rollicking fierceness that grabs readers from its opening lines and doesn’t loosen its grip or lessen its hold all the way through… Miller’s writing is intoxicating and one doesn’t need to be a fantasy or sci-fi fan to adore this book. One only hopes Miller can manage to take a break from doctoring to write another book and another and another.”—Kim Curtis, Associated Press “Part thriller, part romance, part coming-of-age fantasy, The Philosopher’s Flight by debut novelist Tom Miller has already set a high bar for any book vying to be the most entertaining novel of 2018…The wild and soaring The Philosopher’s Flight is as fun a read as you’ll come across. Miller appears to have left room for more at the story’s end; let’s hope this is the start of a new series.”—Ian Schwartz, Bookpage "A very accomplished debut....measured, compelling, and well-paced. Exceeded my expectations...The real charm of The Philosopher’s Flight is in its characterization...Miller surrounds Robert with so many varied, opinionated, and interestingly flawed—with so many intensely human—women in a complex setting that it never comes close to being such a simplistic narrative."—Liz Borke, Tor.com "Who run the magical world? Girls—at least in this World War I-era fantasy universe...A must-read for fans of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series or Lev Grossman’s The Magicians"—Mental Floss (Best Books of 2018) “Debut novelist Miller offers a wealth of worldbuilding in this deft, nonconformist historical fantasy set during World War I…Miller offers a nuanced adventure story that mixes romance, gunplay, and social awareness into its steampunk-ish revelry. A fun, fast-paced coming-of-age story laced with magic.”—Kirkus Reviews "Miller’s imaginative debut reads like an American cousin to Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, filtering 19th and 20th century U.S....[T]he history of this alternate world and its magic tech are inventively executed."—Publishers Weekly "Frothy and fun...There are many opportunities to go astray in a setup like this, but Robert's charmingly heroic character and Miller's woman-power alternate history set their feet right, delivering a yarn full of derring-do and historical asides."—Amazon's Ominvoracious Blog "Miller does a fine job not only of building a fantastic magical world, but of imbuing it with a highly relatable political ambiance...The Philosopher's Flight is a book you’ll race through, not only because you want to know who won the philosopher’s race, but also to see what happens to Robert."—Book Reporter "Readers who like to challenge themselves will have a field day with Tom Miller’s debut novel...It reads like Sinclair Lewis, but with a colorful candy coating to sweeten the bitter elements. Whether you’re delighted, intrigued, or alarmed by Mr. Miller’s America, you certainly won’t be bored. “The Philosopher’s Flight” is an excellent pick for a book club looking to expand its horizons and spark conversation."—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Miller has done a clever and entertaining job of creating that world using actual history as his framework and overlaying it with the world of empirical philosophy that is rich in detail and development. This is a smart, funny book that pulls you in and keeps you going while also delivering sly social commentary."—Aspen Daily News "Tom Miller’s tale The Philosopher’s Flight is imaginative enough that readers could almost believe they are entering a parallel universe when they open the book...Those who pick up this book will find it entertaining and satisfying on several levels."—Manhattan Mercury "Impossible not to love...Miller’s complex world-building and loveable characters made my experience thoroughly enjoyable."—Fredericksburg Free Lance Star "A fun ride...a well-paced, satisfying adventure." —Historical Novels Review "Spell-binding...a fantastical coming-of-age tale that will inspire and chill you." —Rhode Island Monthly "A coming-of-age novel packed with adventure, romance, humor and social commentary, The Philosopher’s Flight recalls the magic realism novels of such writers as Lewis Shiner, Tim Powers and James P. Blaylock that operate in a recognizable world where magic—empirical philosophy, or sigilry—exists as an accepted reality."—South Bend Tribune "Wonderful...impossible to put down...a solid coming-of-age tale in a world made believable."—Philadelphia Free Press “The Philosopher’s Flight has all the right ingredients to launch an epic story, bringing us into a vivid world rich with both history and imagination. Its narrative of magic warriors and healers feels remarkably grounded and authentic. Like his characters, Tom Miller casts a spell.”—Matthew Pearl, New York Times bestselling author of The Dante Club and The Last Bookaneer “In his first novel, Tom Miller creates a world that feels both fantastical and authentic, and he does it with a playful spirit and sharp wit. I’d follow his hero Robert Weekes anywhere. The Philosopher’s Flight is deeply original, utterly transporting, and absolutely fun.”—Janet McNally, author of Girls in the Moon “Tom Miller is one of the rare literary geniuses I have read who possesses a sense of humor and The Philosopher's Flight displays both qualities in heady quantities. Go along for the ride and you will be stimulated, educated, as well as happily overcome by laughter.”—William O'Rourke, author of Idle Hands and Criminal Tendencies “Tom Miller’s a sly wizard, reminiscent of L. Frank Baum on his best days, and The Philosopher’s Flight is a thrill-a-minute, genre-busting display of narrative spells and delights.”—Valerie Sayers, author of The Powers “The Philosopher’s Flight is a romp of a tale... it will launch a hundred thousand glyphs and sigils in every reader’s imaginations.”—Sheheryar B. Sheikh, author of The Still Point of the Turning World

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Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review“For a sexy, fun-filled, warm-hearted read, look no further than Jennifer Probst!” -- Jill Shalvis, New York Times Bestselling author"This series continues to be one to talk about and recommend to your friends!" -- RT Book Reviews, Top Pick"The sexy-hot, laugh-out-loud, feel-good read of the year!" -- New York Times bestselling author Laura Kaye"Both heart-meltingly sweet and desperately passionate, Searching For Beautiful kept me enthralled from the first page to the last. Masterful storytelling. I loved it!" -- Leisa Rayven, author of Bad Romeo"This romance book is nothing but perfection." -- Book Reviews: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly..., 5 Stars"Reviewer Top Pick - 5 Stars!" -- Night Owl Reviews on Searching For Beautiful"I’m in love with the Kinnection team and the city of Verily!" -- The Review Loft

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Book SynopsisSynopsis coming soon.......Trade Review“For a sexy, fun-filled, warm-hearted read, look no further than Jennifer Probst!” -- Jill Shalvis, New York Times Bestselling author"This series continues to be one to talk about and recommend to your friends!" -- RT Book Reviews, Top Pick"I’m in love with the Kinnection team and the city of Verily!" -- The Review Loft

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Book Synopsis*NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING MILA KUNIS* Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will thrill at this “perfect page-turner” (People)—that Reese Witherspoon describes as “one of those reads you just can’t put down!” This instant New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling novel follows an unforgettable young woman striving to create the perfect life—until a violent incident from her past threatens to unravel everything and expose her most shocking secret.HER PERFECT LIFE IS A PERFECT LIE As a teenager at the prestigious Bradley School, Ani FaNelli endured a shocking, public humiliation that left her desperate to reinvent herself. Now, with a glamorous job, expensive wardrobe, and handsome blue blood fiancé, she’s this close to living the perfect life she’s worked so hard to achieve. But Ani has a secret. There’s somethin

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Book SynopsisThe Scarecrow is the final volume of Ibrahim al-Koni’s Oasis trilogy, which chronicles the founding, flourishing, and decline of a Saharan oasis. Fittingly, this continuation of a tale of greed and corruption opens with a meeting of the conspirators who assassinated the community’s leader at the end of the previous novel, The Puppet. They punished him for opposing the use of gold in business transactions—a symptom of a critical break with their nomadic past—and now they must search for a leader who shares their fetishistic love of gold. A desert retreat inspires the group to select a leader at random, but their “choice,” it appears, is not entirely human. This interloper from the spirit world proves a self-righteous despot, whose intolerance of humanity presages disaster for an oasis besieged by an international alliance. Though al-Koni has repeatedly stressed that he is not a political author, readers may see parallels not only to aTable of Contents Introduction: Al-Koni’s Demons The Omen The Prophecy The Scarecrow The Gifts The Edicts Blindness Wantahet The Epidemic The Raids The Beauty The Idol The Sacrificial Offering About the Author

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Book SynopsisMeghan Daum''s unforgettable debut novel brings her sharp wit and courageous social commentary to the story of Lucinda Trout, a New York television reporter in search of greener pastures. Moving to the slower-paced, friendly, and vastly more affordable Midwestern town of Prairie City, Lucinda zealously creates a series of televised reports for her New York audience about her newfound quality of life. But when Lucinda falls for eccentric local Mason Clay, her naïveté about the real world leads her down an unexpected path, where she encounters, among other things, a drafty old farmhouse filled with children, an ever-growing menagerie of farm animals, and the harshest winter the region has seen in twenty years. In other words, simplicity just isn''t as simple as it is cracked up to be, and 'quality of life,' Lucinda learns, is much more complicated than she ever imagined.Trade ReviewDaum’s enormous comic gift—and her ability to use it in the service of fundamentally serious issues—is an unexpected delight. * New York Times Book Review *A crisp, wisecracking voice . . . an admirably nuanced view of the American heartland. * New Yorker *Funny, literate . . . this is a surprising, entertaining, and often touching story of a single woman lurching into her thirties looking for love and fulfillment, but mostly just finding herself. Top quality. * People *Daum has a charming, breezy style and a pretty wicked sense of humor. . . . The Quality of Life Report is great fun. * USA Today *The simple life never looked so complicated. * Time *Table of Contents Foreword Open Arms, Open Minds Alternative Lifestyle Alert A Serious, More Humanitarian Direction The Lay of the Land A Sociocultural Analysis of the Margin of Error Rode Hard and Put Away Wet How to Throw a Barn Dance for Under $300 The Hidden Benefits of Tanning Today’s Word Is Glamoricious The Guy in the Clouds Embrace, Empathize, Empower The Margin Widens One Year Later Acknowledgments An Interview with Meghan Daum A Note on the Author

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Readers will be intrigued by the mysterious Charlotte, charmed by the lovely Anna, and rooting for Esme. Recommended.” —Historical Novel Society

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Book SynopsisDream date . . . or an absolute nightmare?Lisa’s dated a series of disastrous men; Simon’s loved and lost the girl of his dreams. She’s hoping fate might intervene in her love life; he’d prefer that it stopped meddling with his.Today, they’re meeting, courtesy of the local paper’s “Blind Date” feature—but while Lisa’s looking for that elusive “spark”, Simon’s sure lightning doesn’t strike twice. Will theirs be a love that’s written in the stars, or merely another mismatch written up in the Gazette?From the bestselling author of At the Wedding comes a story of two perfect strangers who might just be perfect for each other.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author Amanda Prowse comes a heartwarming tale of first impressions and lasting love.Thomasina ‘Hitch’ Waycott loves living and working on the remote family farm and B&B. But she also wants more. To see the world. To own her own home. To fall madly in love.But those are fairy tales, and if her life is a fairy tale, then she’s the ugly duckling. Her deformed lip, her crooked limbs and her weak heart have kept her from taking chances. But that’s about to change.When Grayson Potts comes to stay, he’s unlike anyone Thomasina has ever met. He’s aloof, eccentric and exceptionally kind. He’s also totally unconcerned with the physical flaws that have always defined Thomasina.The two form a bond that neither has had before. It’s possible that it could become something more, but Thomasina also wonders if it’s too good to be true. By putting her heart on the line, Thomasina may open hersel

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Book SynopsisOver the past twenty years, Chinese novelist Yan Lianke has emerged as one of the most important writers in the world. In Discovering Fiction, Yan offers insights into his views on literature and realism, the major works that inspired him, and his theories of writing. He juxtaposes discussions of the high realism of Leo Tolstoy and Lu Xun against Franz Kafka’s modernism and Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, charting the relationship between causality, truth, and modes of realism. He also discusses his approach to realism, which he terms “mythorealism”—a way of capturing the world’s underlying truth by relying on the allegories, myths, legends, and dreamscapes that emerge from daily life. Revealing and instructive, Discovering Fiction gives readers an unprecedented look into the mind and art of a literary giant.Trade Review"Yan’s commentaries on the realist canon emerging over the last several hundred years are consistently insightful and often strikingly illuminating, as in his assessments of how the strongest writers, from Defoe to Turgenev and beyond, have continually shifted readers’ understanding of what counts as reality. . . . A sometimes dense but always discerning consideration of how truth emerges across an impressive array of global literature." * Kirkus Reviews *"A thought-provoking look at the state of literature, and how it came to pass." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsTranslator's Introduction. Creating Reality and Surpassing Realism / Carlos Rojas ix 1. Realism's Four Levels of Truth 1 2. Zero Causality 35 3. Full Causality 51 4. Partial Causality 59 5. Inner Causality 83 6. Mythorealism 99 Appendix: Chinese Authors and Works 125 Notes 129 Bibliography 133 Index 137

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Book SynopsisOver the past twenty years, Chinese novelist Yan Lianke has emerged as one of the most important writers in the world. In Discovering Fiction, Yan offers insights into his views on literature and realism, the major works that inspired him, and his theories of writing. He juxtaposes discussions of the high realism of Leo Tolstoy and Lu Xun against Franz Kafka’s modernism and Gabriel García Márquez’s magical realism, charting the relationship between causality, truth, and modes of realism. He also discusses his approach to realism, which he terms “mythorealism”—a way of capturing the world’s underlying truth by relying on the allegories, myths, legends, and dreamscapes that emerge from daily life. Revealing and instructive, Discovering Fiction gives readers an unprecedented look into the mind and art of a literary giant.Trade Review"Yan’s commentaries on the realist canon emerging over the last several hundred years are consistently insightful and often strikingly illuminating, as in his assessments of how the strongest writers, from Defoe to Turgenev and beyond, have continually shifted readers’ understanding of what counts as reality. . . . A sometimes dense but always discerning consideration of how truth emerges across an impressive array of global literature." * Kirkus Reviews *"A thought-provoking look at the state of literature, and how it came to pass." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsTranslator's Introduction. Creating Reality and Surpassing Realism / Carlos Rojas ix 1. Realism's Four Levels of Truth 1 2. Zero Causality 35 3. Full Causality 51 4. Partial Causality 59 5. Inner Causality 83 6. Mythorealism 99 Appendix: Chinese Authors and Works 125 Notes 129 Bibliography 133 Index 137

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Book SynopsisAs the last will of a close friend is read, three women discover that they have inherited a legacy from her: the funds to take a dream trip to Florence, Italy, in her memory. With plenty of hilarious travel mishaps along the way, this book is a story of deep friendship, of making room in our lives to celebrate and remember, of grief, of the realization that friendship keeps the memory alive, and the sweet discovery of unexpected romance.

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