Myths & Legends Books

Book SynopsisThe magical powers of a storybook cannot be denied, but what if within those pages awaited not traditionally-written fairy tales from all times and places, but those same tales re-told by some of the world’s most talented and respected artists! Fairy Tales Reimagined is a lavish hardback tome, containing 288 pages populated by characters who started life known to children and adults around the world. However, these characters, their settings, and narratives, have taken on a different form, their stories unflinchingly transformed. The infamous darkness that shrouds many fairy tales is left intact, while in others, the weird, wondrous, and even unexpected workaday awaits. Lovingly drawn and painted scenes filled with colour and detail make each reimagining utterly convincing. To help tell these transformed tales are the artist’s scribbles and sketches, giving a behind-the-scenes glimpse of their creative process. Minimal text provides just enough information to shed light on these new narratives, but ultimately the imagery tells the story. Whether seen as an inspirational art resource, a treasury of tales told through a fantastical filter, or simply a unique collection of bedtime stories, Fairy Tales Reimagined will captivate audiences within and far beyond the realms of practical art.

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Book SynopsisTraditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, figures such as the first man (Gikuyu) and woman (Mumbi), and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

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Book SynopsisThe Rookery, city of secrets, lies and magic, is facing destruction. But does Alice have the power to save her new home? And will she give her life to save its secrets?When Alice discovered this alternate London, her life changed forever. She discovered she was seeing Nightjars – miraculous birds that guard our souls. But her newfound magic has a dark side. So in an effort to protect her friends, Alice is training to wield her rare abilities under House Mielikki – the House of Life. Yet something isn't right. And after a series of attacks leaves her reeling, it's clear someone wants her to fail. Alice must plunge into a world of seductive magic and unimaginable perils to uncover the conspiracy. And when she discovers why the Rookery itself is at risk, she realizes the price she must pay to save it. The Rookery is the dazzling, magical sequel to The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt.Praise for The Nightjar: 'The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch' – Publishers Weekly starred review 'An unusual and exciting story . . . the plot explodes off the page' – TheBookbag'A magical adventure full of danger, betrayal, and devotion' – BooklistTrade ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed this. The compelling plot and original mythological elements kept me gripped -- Genevieve Cogman on The NightjarIt’s a delight to explore the Rookery alongside Alice as she discovers her unusual powers and races to save her friend. The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch -- Publishers Weekly starred review on The NightjarA magical adventure full of danger, betrayal, and devotion’ -- Booklist on The NightjarThe plot explodes off the page . . . I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a flight of fancy -- TheBookBag on The NightjarEasily one of my favourite books of the last few years . . . bittersweet yet beautiful -- NovelKnight on The NightjarAn absolutely compelling read that I just couldn't put down -- FrasersFunHouse on The NightjarHewitt's prose is fluid, engaging and often lush -- FantasyLiterature on The Nightjar

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Book Synopsis''In ancient tales many marvels are told us ... now you may hear such marvels told!''The greatest of the heroic epics to emerge from medieval Germany, the Nibelungenlied is a revenge saga of sweeping dimensions. It tells of the dragon-slayer Sivrit, and the mysterious kingdom of the Nibelungs with its priceless treasure-hoard guarded by dwarves and giants, of Prünhilt the Amazonian queen, fortune-telling water-sprites and a cloak of invisibility. Driven by the conflict between Kriemhilt, the innocent maiden turned she-devil, and her antagonist, the stoic, indomitable Hagen, the story is one of human tragedy, of love, jealousy, murder, and revenge, ending in slaughter on a horrific scale. The work of an anonymous poet of c.1200, since its rediscovery in the eighteenth century the Nibelungenlied has come to be regarded as the national epic of the Germans. It has inspired countless reworkings and adaptations, including two masterpieces: Fritz Lang''s two-part film, and Richard Wagner''s Ring cycle.This is the first prose translation for over forty years: accurate and compelling, it is accompanied by a wealth of useful background information. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Trade ReviewIt makes for glorious reading. * Yann Martell, 'What is Stephen Harper Reading?' *A new translation by Cyril Edwards, the most faithful to date to the Nibelungenlied. * Bettina Bildhauer, TLS *For a taste of the original style in English, Edwards's is now the best translation. * Bettina Bildhauer, TLS *This magnificent story...now brought to an English speaking audience in a new translation by Cyril Edwards, (is) the most faithful one to date... the Nibelung legend is still li ttle known in the anglophone world (except to Wagnerians). But a narrative of such splendour and importance deserves a wide audience outside the walls of the academy. * Bettina Bildhauer, Times Literary Supplement *The power and immediacy of this translation offers unparalleled insight into a forgotten world. * Editor's Choice, Good Book Guide *A gripping tale, packed with violent incident...the poem's history is fascinating. * Editor's Choice, The Good Book Guide *

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Book SynopsisRecalling the lost Celtic past to life, this rich, magical story of loyalty and love is a new Mists of Avalon for readers of historical fantasy.Raised in an isolated cove on the beautiful Kerry coast, Fainne's childhood is a lonely one. But her beloved father, the exiled son of Sevenwaters, teaches her all he knows of the magical arts, and every summer she looks forward to the arrival of her one friend, the gypsy boy, Darragh. Soon, though, her world will be changed for ever when her grandmother, the renowned and feared sorceress Oonagh, enters her life.Oonagh tells Fainne that she carries the blood of a cursed line of sorcerers and outcasts, and then she burdens her with a terrible task. She sends her to the fortress of Sevenwaters, to the family Fainne has never known, to use whatever powers she can to thwart a prophecy that is near fulfilment. The Fair Folk in alliance with Sevenwaters will win back the sacred isles unless Fainne kills the child the prophecy talks of. Tormented by eTrade Review‘A tale of subtle depth and sweetness’ SFX ‘Marillier is a virtuoso of emotional pain, and Fainne lives closer to the edge than any of her heroines. These are books in which life lived close to nature is central to the scheme of things, and Marillier writes of it with attractive delicacy; this is a powerful and suspenseful completion of a popular trilogy.’ Roz Kaveney, Amazon ‘A magical Celtic tale of conflict and loyalty … Marillier again shows her immense skill in weaving a tapestry that will entrance the reader … she is a storyteller of rare gifts, and this is an immensely enjoyable piece.’ Starlog ‘An engrossing read’ Starburst

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Book SynopsisHere are the moments that our fairy tales forgot or deliberately concealed, reimagined by one of the most gifted storytellers of his generation, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Hours, and exquisitely illustrated by Yuko Shimizu. Rarely have our bedtime stories been this dark, this perverse, or this true.The Beast stands ahead of you in line at the convenience store, buying smokes and a Slim Jim, his devouring smile aimed at the cashier. A malformed little man with a knack for minor acts of wizardry goes to disastrous lengths to procure a child. A loutish and lazy Jack prefers living in his mother''s basement to getting a job, until the day he trades a cow for a handful of magic beans.In A Wild Swan and Other Tales, the people and the talismans of lands far, far away the mythic figures of our childhoods and the source of so much of our wonder are transformed by Michael Cunningham into stories of sublime revelation.Trade Review‘While there was darkness in the original tales – blood, butchery and much else – Cunningham’s collection brings emotional light and shade where there was none … The comedy in these stories works brilliantly, but it does not uncut the tragedy of its lonely and quietly tormented outsiders … This collection reminds us of the uncanny ability of the fairy tale to allow its story and characters to bend and stretch to the time in which it is being reconceived, to be both archaic and topical … Short, contemporary, disturbing, and alluring,: a transporting and enthralling read’ FIVE STARS, Independent ‘With a light touch and bags of sardonic elegance, Cunningham impishly expands on these timeless narratives’ Hephzibah Anderson, Observer Praise for THE SNOW QUEEN: 'Clean and sharp as an ice crystal; a brief but profound and poetic meditation on love, death and compassion from a master craftsman of language' Observer ‘Michael Cunningham’s resonant new novel . . . is arguably [his] most original and emotionally piercing book to date’ New York Times ‘The pursuit of transcendence in all kinds of forms — music, drugs, a McQueen minidress, and those things less tangible but no less powerfully felt — drives Michael Cunningham's best novel in more than a decade’ Vogue Praise for THE HOURS: ‘“The Hours” is a book which heightens the perception of the reader. Cunningham’s craftsmanship is overwhelming.’ Robert Farren, Independent on Sunday ‘An extremely moving, original and memorable novel.’ Hermione Lee, TLS ‘Engrossing, imaginative and humane.’ Richard Francis, Observer

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Book SynopsisIn the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar.Central to this enmity of the gods is the city of Gondolin, beautiful but undiscoverable. It was built and peopled by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city, while the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo''s desires and designs.Into this world comes Tuor, cousin of Túrin, the instrument of Ulmo''s designs. Guided unseen by him Tuor sets out from the land of his birth on the fearful journey to Gondolin, and in one of the most arresting mTrade Review‘Never did [Tolkien] write a more sustained account of battle. With dragons and fiery balrogs galore, the attack on Gondolin makes Peter Jackson’s souped-up cinema battles look like tabletop games.’The Times ‘The text is rife with references to characters and creatures that come to play a role in The Lord of the Rings… one passage in particular seems to set up one of the most famous scenes from the LOTR trilogy.’Time ‘It’s a load-bearing pillar in the grander narrative that eventually came to encompass better-known works. Tolkien explicitly expressed his wish later in life that the three Great Tales of Middle-earth’s early days — The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien, and The Fall of Gondolin — along with The Lord of the Rings and other writings, should be considered as “one long Saga of the Jewels and the Rings”.’Entertainment Weekly

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Book SynopsisTHE TIMES SCIENCE FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTHHer fiction is a breath-taking piece of a cinematic art powerful and graceful' Bong Joon-ho, Oscar-winning director of Parasite'Dazzling' The TimesA stunning collection of short fiction by one of South Korea's most treasured writers, available in English for the first time.In the title story, an engaged couple working in distant corners of the galaxy plan to arrive on Earth simultaneously and walk down the aisle together. But small incidents wreak havoc on their vast journeys, pushing the date of their wedding far into the future. As centuries pass on Earth and the land and climate change, one thing is constant: the desire of the lovers to be together.Through two pairs of interlinked stories stories, Kim explores the driving forces of humanity love, hope, creation, destruction, and the very meaning of existence.Trade Review‘Her fiction is a breath-taking piece of a cinematic art itself. Reminiscent of the world we experienced in The Matrix, Inception, and Dark City, still it leads us to this entirely original structure, which is a ground-breaking, mystic literary and cinematic experience. Indeed, powerful and graceful’Bong Joon-ho, Oscar-winning director of Parasite ‘These stories will break your heart, then lovingly knit it back together again’Marina J. Lostetter, author of Noumenon ‘She created a world that Hollywood will never be able to imitate’Han Song, Yinhe Award-winning author, on The Day Nien Comes

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Book SynopsisOne of the most unique books you''ll read this year BuzzfeedA strikingly different trilogy opener Kirkus ReviewsTwins destined to bring about devastation. . .Since the beginning of Mu there has been a prophecy. Twins born of fire and water will lay waste to the island. For the sake of Mu's inhabitants, no twins can survive. Or else a catastrophe of volcano and tsunami will annihilate them all.Kaori and Kairi are forbidden twins, two halves of a whole, the first to survive on the ancient island of Mu. One was born of fire, the other of water.As the twins are pulled in opposing directions, and hatred reaches a boiling point between the two, many will die in the crossfire.Will Kaori and Kairi unwittingly enact the prophecy and destroy the island of Mu or can one twin stop the other from bringing about destruction. . . ?The Mu Chronicles is a visionary YA fantasy trilogy exploring the origin of gender and desire in an epic queer fusion of Japanese folklore and Egyptian mythology.What reade

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Book SynopsisGasp in wonder' Marlon James, author of Black Leopard, Red WolfElectrifying' Irenosen Okojie, author of NudibranchGasp-inducing' AnOther Joyous, defiant' Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open WaterVisionary' GuardianVAGABONDS! is a tumultuous and unexpectedly joyous novel of oppression and defiance among the people and spirits of Lagos.Lagos is a city for all . . . you share this place with flesh and not-flesh, and it's just as much their city as it is yours.Èkó, the spirit of Lagos, and his loyal minion Tatafo weave trouble through the streets of Lagos and through the lives of the vagabonds' powering modern Nigeria: the queer, the displaced and the footloose.With Tatafo as our guide we meet these people in the shadows. Among them are a driver for a debauched politician; a lesbian couple whose tender relationship sheds unexpected light on their experience with underground sex work; a mother who attends a secret spiritual gathering that shifts her reality. As their lives begin to intertwine?in markets and underground clubs, in churches and hotel rooms?the vagabonds are seized and challenged by the spirits who command the city. A force is drawing them all together, but for what purpose?In her debut novel VAGABONDS!, Eloghosa Osunde tackles the insidious nature of Nigerian capitalism, corruption and oppression, and offers a defiant, joyous and inventive tribute to all those for whom life itself is a form of resistance.Every year promises the birth of the next literary superstar VAGABONDS! is an exceptional debut' i-DDazzling, haunting, angular and funny' TLSIf you read one debut novel this should be it' Los Angeles TimesGasp-inducing captures the lives of outsiders with spirit and tenderness' AnOther There is nothing in the world like this book' Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of What It Means When A Man Falls From The SkyTrade Review‘You don’t read this novel. You swan dive into it, then gasp in wonder’ Marlon James, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings ‘I’m in awe of Osunde’s writing … I can’t wait for others to delve into the joyous, defiant world she has rendered for her debut novel, VAGABONDS!’ Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open Water ‘Every year promises the birth of the next literary superstar… Eloghosa Osunde’s VAGABONDS! is an exceptional debut’ i-D ‘A feast of a book, a marvelous ode to spirits and outsiders that is irreverent (and painfully funny) while being serious enough to drill a hole in one’s chest. There is nothing in the world like this book’ Lesley Nneka Arimah, author of What It Means When A Man Falls From The Sky ‘A novel as vivid and varied as the city itself’ Harper’s Bazaar 'Osunde’s gasp-inducing novel takes us to the Lagos streets with an ensemble of misfits and vagabonds, each with their own stories of queerness, personal demons, all-consuming love… Immerse yourself in Osunde’s kaleidoscopic world' AnOther Magazine ‘An explosive portrait of Nigeria that will blow your mind – in prose that feels so alive it practically vibrates off the page. A masterpiece’ Lidia Yuknavitch, author of The Book of Joan ‘A dazzling, hypnotic portrait of lives lived on the margins’ T Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls ‘A vibrant blend of big-city life and contemporary mythology’ New York Times ‘Osunde’s writing is rich and sensorial … Vagabonds! is alive with magical potential in the face of oppression’ Creative Review

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.A retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker, set in an African kingdom many years ago.Ayan is known as one of the best drum makers in the land. However, as the years pass, he struggles to make the beautiful instruments he's famous for. When the queen holds a competition to find the finest drums for the harvest festival, Ayan is disappointed. He has the right tools, materials and skills, but his hands no longer work the way they used to. Just as he thinks he won't be able to present his gift to the queen, Ayan receives some much-needed help from the Aziza Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of infe

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.Jam Malik has grown up hearing tales of the hero Jack, who climbed up a beanstalk and rescued three treasures from the land of the giants. When a visit to Jack's house makes her question everything she thought she knew about her village and its stories, she is determined to seek justice.Pearl/Band 18 books offer fluent readers a complex, substantial text with challenging themes to facilitate sustained comprehension, bridging the gap between a reading programme and longer chapter books.Pages 78 and 79 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the bac

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Book SynopsisVolume two of Le Morte D''Arthur, Sir Thomas Malory''s powerful and elegaic version of the Arthurian legend, recounts the adventures of Sir Tristram de Liones and the treachery of Sir Mordred, and follows Sir Launcelot''s quest for The Holy Grail, his fatally divided loyalties, and his great, forbidden love for the beautiful Queen Guenever. Culminating in an account of Arthur''s final battle against the scheming, deceitful Mordred, this is the definitive re-telling of the Arthurian myth, weaving a story of adultery, treachery and ultimately - in its tragic finale - death. Edited and published by William Caxton in 1485, Malory''s moving prose romance looks back to an idealised Medieval age of chivalry, drawing on French and English verse sources to create an epic masterpiece of passion, enchantment, war and betrayal.

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Book SynopsisRecounting the final days of Arthur, this thirteenth-century French version of the Camelot legend, written by an unknown author, is set in a world of fading chivalric glory. It depicts the Round Table diminished in strength after the Quest for the Holy Grail, and with its integrity threatened by the weakness of Arthur''s own knights. Whispers of Queen Guinevere''s infidelity with his beloved comrade-at-arms Sir Lancelot profoundly distress the trusting King, leaving him no match for the machinations of the treacherous Sir Mordred. The human tragedy of The Death of King Arthur so impressed Malory that he built his own Arthurian legend on this view of the court - a view that profoundly influenced the English conception of the ''great'' King. 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

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Book SynopsisSince his death in the third century BC, each age has woven its own legends around the figure of Alexander the Great.If the Hebrew tradition saw him as a preacher and prophet, to the Persians he was alternately a true king and an arch-Satan, while in modern Greece he is revered more as a wise man than as a conqueror. All these very disparate traditions share roots in The Greek Alexander Romance.One of the most influential works of late classical Greek literature, it reached Europe in the Middle Ages, and its effects are still visible to us in illuminated manuscripts and cathedral sculptures portraying Alexander's fabulous adventures - his taming of the horse Bucephalus, the encounters with Amazons and Brahmins, the quest for the Water of Life, the ascent to heaven in a basket borne by eagles. Nowadays the Romance should be read not only as a literary masterpiece but also as fast-paced and wonderfully exuberant entertainment.FoTable of ContentsThe Greek Alexander RomanceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionA Note on the TextThe Greek Alexander Romance: The Life and Deeds of Alexander of MacedonSupplements to the TextNotesMap: The World of Alexander

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Book SynopsisWar is raging between the Greeks and the Trojans. Achilles, the great warrior champion of the Greek army, is angrily sulking in his tent and refusing to fight, after a row with his leader Agamemnon. But when the Trojan king Hector kills Achilles' beloved friend, he plunges back into the battle to seek his bloody revenge even though he knows it will bring about his own doom. Robert Graves's gripping, vigorous retelling of The Iliad portrays quarrelling kings and tarnished heroes, who leave suffering women behind them and are watched over by capricious gods and goddesses. It takes a revered classic back to its roots as popular entertainment.

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Book SynopsisExplore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner.These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe. 2020 MARVEL

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Book SynopsisI think our loving Mum and DadAre plotting some rather bad.This beautiful edition of Rhyme Stew, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive material from the Roald Dahl Museum and is perfect for Dahl fans old and new.So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers . . .The Roald Dahl Classic Collection reinstates the versions of Dahl's books that were published before the 2022 Puffin editions, aimed at newly independent young readers.

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Book SynopsisIn this people's history of Ireland, John Creedon introduces a fascinating collection of stories from the Schools' Collection. This treasure trove of old stories, ways and wisdom, which could have been lost for ever, was collected by schoolchildren as part of a nationwide project set up in the 1930s to preserve Irish folklore.Published here for the first time, this best of' selection includes chapters on ghost stories, agriculture, forgotten trades, schooling and pastimes. The result is an incredible arc of folk history that tells us about ourselves and how we lived long ago.

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Book SynopsisFolk tales from Buckinghamshire from a professional storyteller

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Book SynopsisStep away from sunny Jersey’s present day and into the sinister shadows of the past … the island’s history is filled with dark deeds and restless spirits.

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Book SynopsisStoryteller Cath Little has gathered together this enchanting collection of tales, illustrated by fellow storyteller and illustrator Peter Stevenson.

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting collection of folk tales retold by a professional storyteller

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Book SynopsisTrue-life stories of seafarers facing danger and death in the 19th and early 20th centuriesTrade ReviewNautilus Book of the Month for October 2021 a 'kraken' read -- Nautilus International.org

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Book SynopsisA collection of medieval tales that give children a real insight into the times, from everyday life to religion

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Book SynopsisTraditional folk tales from all over Britain in which song or dance shapes the action

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Book SynopsisInspiration for families to connect with nature using stories and the wisdom of our ancestorsTrade Review"What a truly enchanting book."

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Book SynopsisStories told in and about gardens, from the smallest back yard to the largest country estateTrade Review"I loved this book, you soon find you cannot put it down as you travel from month to month.""The stories are short enough to pick up and read one at a time, then put the book back down to return to later. It’s charming in every way, with beautiful illustrations from Annalisa Salis."

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Book SynopsisTraditional Angus stories, retold by a local storytellerTrade Review"Erin Farley sweeps up some general categories of tales such as Wells and Saints, Pictish Stones and Souterrains, and Hidden Treasures. There is a strong reminder here that a continuous interaction between environment and history provides a cultural underlay that goes on shaping people’s understanding of locality and their place in it."

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Book SynopsisAn exciting set of tales from the Buddhist tradition to inspire, move, challenge and amuse

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Book SynopsisThe Icelandic sagas, composed between the twelfth and the nineteenth centuries, are one of the world''s great literary treasures. After an extended and lively introduction to the genre, Ralph O''Connor provides new translations for five of the greatest of these sagas. We encounter a humble Icelandic scholar dreaming of a Viking past, a royal adventurer evading the horrible lusts of troll-women, a demon popping out of a lavatory, the death spasms of the old Northern gods and unnatural acts in Muslim Germany. The sagas are evocatively illustrated by Anne O''Connor.Trade Review'All in all, this is a splendid production, easily accessible to the general reader but with a critical apparatus to satisfy the most stringent academic demands.' Magnus Magnusson writing for The Guardian

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Book SynopsisThese lively and entertaining folk tales from one of Britain’s most diverse counties are vividly retold by writer, storyteller and poet Jennie Bailey and storyteller, writer, psychotherapist and shamanic guide David England.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of SOPHIE''S WORLD, a modern fairy tale with a philosophical twist.''It should be read by all'' VOGUE''My father died eleven years ago. I was only four then. I never thought I''d hear from him again, but now we''re writing a book together''To Georg Røed, his father is no more than a shadow, a distant memory. But then one day his grandmother discovers some pages stuffed into the lining of an old red pushchair. The pages are a letter to Georg, written just before his father died, and a story, ''The Orange Girl''. But ''The Orange Girl'' is no ordinary story - it is a riddle from the past and centres around an incident in his father''s youth. One day he boarded a tram and was captivated by a beautiful girl standing in the aisle, clutching a huge paper bag of luscious-looking oranges. Suddenly the tram gave a jolt and he stumbled forward, sending the oranges flying in all directions. The girl simply hopped off the tram leaving Georg''s father with arms full of oranges. Now, from beyond the grave, he is asking his son to help him finally solve the puzzle of her identity.Trade ReviewIt should be read by all * VOGUE *A whimsical, thought-provoking story, with more than one surprise in store * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *A modern fairytale * HEAT *

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Book SynopsisFBI agent Michael Childs is tasked with tracking down a serial killer with an obsession for victims born with twelve fingers and toes. But he discovers something much more startling about himself…The only link between a series of grisly murders in New York City is that the victims were all born with twelve fingers and twelve toes. These people are known in occult circles as the Nephilim, a forsaken people, descendants of fallen angels. After a break in the case leads to supposedly killed-in-action Marine sniper Anaba Raines, Michael finds the soldier alive and well, but shockingly no longer human. Michael then discovers that he is also a Nephilim, and next on the killer’s list. Everything Michael once thought of as myth and magic starts to blur the lines of his reality, forcing him to accept a new fate to save the innocent, or die trying.File Under: Urban Fantasy [ Four Horsemen Heaven and HelTrade Review"Highly recommended.""Jackson opens Hell's stable door and releases fallen angels and demons onto each fast-moving page.""You won’t want to miss this hell of a ride!""this is one book where the action moves the story at a thrilling pace." "a brilliantly plotted, hard-hitting fantasy deeply rooted in the mythos of the human, the divine, the angelic and the equine." "action-packed debut""a stunning debut""Jackson's frenetic action, imaginative storytelling, and unapologetic prose will keep your heart pounding.”"If you ever wondered what it would be like if Good Omens was mashed up with The Black Stallion, with a dash of Loki, then this is the book for you!""Readers who relish dynamic, well-written action scenes, wry Avenger-like humor, and biblical folklore will eagerly anticipate a sequel.""Forging a Nightmare is one hell of a debut, and I look to more adventures from Ms. Jackson’s pen.”"It’s an excellent debut that meshes crime fiction and horse novels with the apocalypse""Everything moves at a satisfyingly snappy pace"

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Book SynopsisG. Willow Wilson was born in New Jersey in 1982. After graduating with a degree in History and coursework in Arabic language and literature, she moved to Cairo, where she became a contributor to the Egyptian opposition weekly Cairo Magazine until it closed in 2005. She has written for politics and culture blogs across the political spectrum, and has previously written a graphic novel, Cairo, illustrated by M. K. Perker, and a series of comics based on her own experiences, for D.C. Comics.Trade ReviewAn exhilarating techno-thriller but also far more than that... Wilson has created in this rich, literate novel a profound dialogue between tradition and modernity, belief and non-belief, fairy tale and urban reality. * Guardian *Brilliant... witty, imaginative and unorthodox in all senses * Observer *Among the most original and challenging books of 2012, and my personal pick for at least one major award in 2013. * Guardian *Charming and original * Sunday Telegraph *Wilson writes beautifully, tells a great story, and even makes computer hackery seem like magic. * Sunday Times *A Harry Potter-ish action-adventure romance [that] unfolds against the backdrop of the Arab Spring... Improbably charming... A bookload of wizardry and glee. * New York Times *Marvelous... Intoxicating... Hugely entertaining... It doesn't take magical powers to predict it will be one of the year's best-loved books. * Washington Post *

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Book SynopsisPeter Singer has breathed new life into Apuleius's The Golden Assa hilarious, bawdy tale and one of the earliest novelsaccentuating its remarkable empathy for animals.

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Book SynopsisA Feminist Mythology takes us on a poetic journey through the canonical myths of femininity, testing them from the point of view of our modern condition. A myth is not an object, but rather a process, one that Chiara Bottici practises by exploring different variants of the myth of womanhood through first- and third-person prose and poetry. We follow a series of myths that morph into each other, disclosing ways of being woman that question inherited patriarchal orders. In this metamorphic world, story-telling is not just a mix of narrative, philosophical dialogues and metaphysical theorizing: it is a current that traverses all of them by overflowing the boundaries it encounters. In doing so, A Feminist Mythology proposes an alternative writing style that recovers ancient philosophical and literary traditions from the pre-Socratic philosophers and Ovid's Metamorphoses to the philosophical novellas and feminist experimental writings of the last century.Trade ReviewA fascinating investigation of the feminine as myth or mythmaking process. By brilliantly exploring, recombining and embroidering different variants of the “womanhood” mythologem, Chiara Bottici’s book succeeds in confronting traditional frames of interpretations in order to provide an “imaginal philosophy” and an “imaginal feminism” constructed as speculative spaces where something new can happen. * Adriana Cavarero, author of "Relating Narratives: Storytelling and Selfhood" *If Danto warned against the risks of expressive reduction, inherent in the attempt to restrict philosophy to the sole genre of professional paper, Bottici’s A Feminist Mythology has above all the merit of highlighting the strength of a creative narration, which has its roots in her previous philosophical research. * Journal of Comparative Literature and Aesthetics *Table of ContentsPreface: A Myth And A Half, By Jean-Michel Rabaté Introduction: A Book Of Myths, By Chiara Bottici Part I. Two Myths And A Half First myth: Sherazade And Her Phantom Second myth: The Dress Of Ariadne Third myth: Europa Recovered Epilogue Intermission Part II. The City Of Women 1. Overture 2. The Vest 3. Rehab 4. The Oven Of Opposites 5. A Witch And Her Broomstick 6. A Bill 7. The Names 8. The Call, Or Occasional Tourism 9. Maximum Ten (With Addendum) 10. The Lifebelt 11. The Threat Epilogue Intermission Part III. Bestiarium Prologue 1. The Ostrich 2. The Butterfly 3. The Dog 4. The Snake 5. The Herring Epilogue Intermission Part IV. Herbarium Prologue The investor Interlude The inspector Interlude The dancing god Grand Finale

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Book Synopsis''Friedlander''s shimmering prose and admirably versatile points of view make his stories compelling'' SARAH MOSS''In these wise, capacious, achingly beautiful stories, Omer Friedlander maps the hidden geography of the human heart like a young Chekhov'' ANTHONY MARRA''A beautiful debut by a deeply humane writer. Every story is a vivid world unto itself, intensely felt, and often revelatory'' NICOLE KRAUSSA divorced con-artist and his young daughter sell empty bottles of ''holy'' air to credulous tourists. In a bombed-out Beirut radio station, a Lebanese Scheherazade enchants three young soldiers with her nightly tales.Ahead of a school ''Show and Tell'', two brothers kidnap a Shoah survivor from a supermarket to pose as their grandfather.An Israeli volunteer at a West Bank checkpoint mourns the death of her son, a soldier killed in Gaza.From the limestone alleyways of Jerusalem to the desolate Negev DesTrade ReviewA marvelous new voice, bringing magic, change and surprise without ever losing sight of the human and the real. I'd follow this writer anywhere -- REBECCA MAKKAIWhat is most striking is how full of deeply felt human experience and authentic emotion his fiction is. Every one of these stories moved me and taught me something I did not know before -- SIGRID NUNEZAs outrageously funny as they are outrageously tender, Friedlander's stories conjure complex and often difficult emotions with perfect acrobatic skill. A superb collection -- KIRAN DESAI[Omer Friedlander's stories] are so vividly drawn they feel like whole worlds in themselves . . . I fell in love with these weird, wacky and ultimately human characters. At times devastating, and other times ridiculous, these tales will stay with me * Good Housekeeping, Books of the Year *Rarely do we encounter a writer so young but also this wise. Innovative in conception, classical in spirit: a splendid literary debut -- HA JINA remarkable talent. These stories transcend the particular to become intricately crafted fables, each a country unto itself -- ELLIOT ACKERMANOne of those rare authors who can trap each moment in a surprising and somehow perfect detail. A major work - I'd urge you to read it -- DARIN STRAUSSBeautifully written . . . an exceptionally thoughtful writer -- KEVIN POWERSThere's a touch of magic in these stories reminiscent of I.B. Singer and Nathan Englander. But the world Friedlander creates is all his own. Through his orange-grove workers, junk collectors, soldiers, and grieving mothers, he makes Israel and Palestine-the whole history of the Middle East-come alive. The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land is an astonishing, breathtaking debut. -- JOSHUA HENKIN, author of Morningside HeightsFriedlander's humane explorations of love, friendship and the unending cost of conflict, against backdrops that range from orange groves in Jaffa to a check point in Gaza, are in turn funny, tender and achingly compassionate * Jewish Chronicle *Friedlander's skillfully crafted, imagistic prose captivates and soars. With this collection, Friedlander positions himself as poised to join a formidable cadre that includes writers such as David Grossman and Etgar Keret * Kirkus *Friedlander imbues his characters with a deeply felt humanity, and his finely tuned command of emotional tenor will evoke tears and laughter in equal measure * Publishers Weekly, Starred Review *Omer Friedlander captures Israel through a lens that is equally sensitive, whimsical, and critical...Through depictions of universal themes such as grief, brotherhood, and ancestral ties, Friedlander establishes himself as a writer with an innate gift for capturing the human condition * One Story *The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land urges us to pay attention to the human toll of war with sympathy and a great deal of heart * October Hill Magazine *Brilliant . . . Friedlander is a writer to watch * The Reporter *Masterful * American Jewish World *These stories triumph for their finely tuned character portrayals and evocation of the complexities of life in Israel * Jewish Boston *Moving and dazzling * Buzz *Tightly written, intimate portaits of lives lived in Israel . . . beautifully crafted tales * Jewish News of Northern California *Israeli literature has big names. Amos Oz and David Grossman . . . storytellers who penetrate deep into the psyche of their story's characters. Now a new promising young writer has emerged: Omer Friedlander. * Friesch Dagblad (Netherlands) *Powerful * Tel Aviv Review of Books *Elements of the near-fantastic and a comic darkness that at times recalls the work of Salman Rushdie . . . textual richness that situates Friedlander in the ranks of masters like Murakami . . . By turns bracingly elegiac and deeply, darkly funny, The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land is a stunning debut, and marks the arrival of a writer of serious gifts. * Porter House Review *An impressive literary voice . . . Friedlander's fierce imagination emerges to make its own surreal sense * Jewish Renaissance *Omer Friedlander writes with the wisdom of a much older writer * Church Times *Friedlander's humane explorations of love, friendship and the unending cost of conflict, against backdrops that range from orange groves in Jaffa to a check point in Gaza, are in turn funny, tender and achingly compassionate. * Jewish Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisBrought to you by Penguin.Following the bestselling retellings of the Greek myths in Mythos and Heroes, Stephen Fry''s bewitching third volume Troy - concerning love and war, passion and power - is now ready for ordering.The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years.It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers the war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and, naturally, nature takes its course.It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies. The Greek''s most fearsome warrior, Achilles, argues with King Agamemnon, his commander, over another woman, the TrTrade ReviewAn amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies * The Times *An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales * Observer *Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read * Independent *Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance * The Times *Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm * Guardian *A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North PattersonTragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy * Metro *Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history * Northern Life Magazine *This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy * Daily Mail *Astonishing . . . an excellent read * The Oldie *Curl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary . . . passionate and powerful story of Troy * The List *Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology * Daily Telegraph *Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through at the seams . . . The reader will find themselves on a fun romp through the world's greatest story * Daily Telegraph *Full of heroism, desire and drama * Eastern Daily Press *Fry really brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix . . . Well worth a read * The Hunsbury Handbook *A story thousands of years old, only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as ever * School House *Fry takes us from the founding myth of Troy, through its most famous inhabitants and the infamous war, to the razing of the city by the vengeful and victorious Achaeans * Times *

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Book SynopsisNew from Scarlett St. Clair: a deliciously hot and wicked retelling of classic Grimm, Hans Christian Anderson, and Irish fairy tales, first in a series of seven entwined fairy tales.When Gesela unwillingly kills a toad that lives at the bottom of the town well, she is kidnapped by five Elven princes, her punishment: banishment to their brother, The Beast. Gesela expects to be the prisoner of a hideous monster, but the beast turns out to be exquisitely beautiful, and rather than lock her in a cell, he offers Gesela a deal. If she can guess his true name in seven days, she can go free. Gesela agrees, but there is a hidden catchshe must speak his name with love to free him, as well. Can either of them learn to love in time?

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Book SynopsisAn earthly nourris sits and singsAnd aye she sings, Ba lilly wean,Little ken I my bairn''s father,Far less the land that he staps in. (Child Ballad, no. 113)So begins a stunning tale of love, loss and revenge, against a powerful backdrop of adventure on the high seas, and drama on the land. The Blue Salt Road balances passion and loss, love and violence and draws on nature and folklore to weave a stunning modern mythology around a nameless, wild young man.Passion drew him to a new world, and trickery has kept him there - without his memories, separated from his own people. But as he finds his way in this dangerous new way of life, so he learns that his notions of home, and your people, might not be as fixed as he believed.Beautifully illustrated by Bonnie Helen Hawkins, this is a stunning and original modern fairytale.Trade ReviewThis is a tale to read on a cold night, wrapped in a blanket * Fantasy Book Review *Thought provoking and evocative * Tor.com *A mythical masterpiece * Bookmarks and Stages *Joanne M. Harris is one of the modern masters of fantasy writing . . . The Blue Salt Road is a journey you should take * Starburst *A perfect read for a waterside afternoon . . . with her graceful language and magical phrasing, Harris conveys the enchantment of an old tale while imparting new lessons about change, betrayal, and forgiveness in this refreshing take on the age-old powers of attraction between the supernatural and the merely human * The Star *The Blue Salt Road is an old-school folktale of magic, love and betrayal . . . [it] will stay with you after you have finished reading it * SFF World *Joanne Harris really is the queen of beautiful, lyrical writing . . . With gorgeous artwork both inside and out, this really is a stunning book. The story is a beautifully woven tale of magic, adventure and love * The Bibliophile Chronicles *

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Book SynopsisA richly magical retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale, from the point of view of the Beast.Trade ReviewA glorious debut from Australian author Leife Shallcross, The Beast's Heart retells 'Beauty and the Beast' in a compelling and surprising novel filled with peril, darkness, romance and beauty. An utterly enchanting fairytale retelling that breathes new life into a beloved classic. * Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens and The Wild Girl *I stayed up until the small hours finishing THE BEAST'S HEART. What a delight! This is a beautifully crafted, deeply romantic reworking of the fairy tale. Leife Shallcross opens a brand new window onto the old story, creating a cast of engaging characters whose fates we really care about * Juliet Marillier, author of the Blackthorn & Grim series *Leife Shallcross weaves her words like a fairytale enchantment. The Beast's Heart is like nothing you've read. Welcome to a glorious darkness * Angela Slatter, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings *I might have a new favourite Beauty and the Beast! 5 out of 5 stars to Leife Shallcross's utterly beautiful retelling The Beast's Heart. Gorgeous writing, magical romance at its best. Absolutely loved it * Sam Hawke, author of City of Lies *The best fairy-tale retelling I have read * Read the Write Act blog *This book manages to capture the ancient quality of fairytale without going into the waffle-y vague voice that I tend to associate with some short stories and retellings . . . I had a wonderful time reading this book' 5 STARS * Chain Interaction *This beautifully conceived debut from Australian writer Leife Shallcross turns the classic fairytale on its head . . . The love story between the Beast and Isabeau is a delight; a credible, awkward, stilting courtship that's shot through with moments of gentle romance, pathos, and passion . . . a complex, charming, romantic, and richly detailed story about the redemptive power of love * Readings Magazine *Wow oh wow. I was hooked from page one . . . I think I want a Beast of my own! Honestly I think I'd give this more than 5 stars if I could * Books and Lemon Squash book blog *This was so beautifully written, I felt like I was reading a classical, melodic, fairy tale with all the feels that really came to life in my mind! An amazing story that developed beautifully, fantastically well-defined characters, the author did such a great job in reimagining the tale that's old as time and really took us deep into the heart of the beast. This is a story no one has heard before and a must read now. Beautiful writing and language, amazing characters you grow to love and a beast who I just want to hug! Oh . . . the love . . . the feels . . . for the first time in a very long time, I found this to be a book I needed to take a moment of silence for right at the end, it was that beautiful. * Read3rz Re-vu Blog *A lovely book . . . I would definitely read it again * My Melody of Words blog *Such a sweet story and a well-written retelling Beauty and The Beast but from The Beast's perspective! I just really want to hug the beast! * Curio *The writing was beautiful, and I was really immersed in the story from the start . . . It was a different take on a classic story, but one done with care and love and I am definitely a huge fan * Between the Pages book blog *If you like Disney or fairy-tales, I would recommend The Beast's Heart wholeheartedly. If you like historical romance, this is also a book for you. This is a charming story with well-rounded characters and thoughtful plot-threads weaving through it. * Morgan Daisy Sutherland Book Blog *This is not only the most vulnerable Beast I have come across, but also my favourite one . . . [The Beast's Heart] offered a perspective I didn't know I needed * Violette Books book blog *It's so refreshing reading an classic fairytale from a different perspective * Avid Bibliophile book blog *Leife Shallcross has created a beautifully enchanting world that is jumps off the page . . . I was unable to put my copy down * Readers Enjoy Authors Dreams book blog *It's the story I never knew I needed. It made my heart quicken, my eyes tear and my imagination run wild. A compelling, driving story that I was unable to put down. Overall, I fell in love with this story and the unique viewpoint it offered through the eyes of the beast. It's 5 stars from me and I will definitely be re-reading this book! * Goodreads reviewer *This book is so beautifully written, you'll feel the magic, the intricate storytelling, the love, all the feels that you can expect from a Beauty and the Beast retelling . . . This is a wonderful, magical and timeless book . . . There are so many parts that hit me right in the heart * Goodreads reviewer *I had a wonderful time reading this book, I think that if you're the kind of person who lives and breathes fairytale retellings you will most certainly enjoy this book. It's a great addition to any YA fantasy lover's shelf. ***** * Netgalley reviewer *A beautiful retelling . . . poetical, imaginative, and inventive * New York Journal of Books *

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Book SynopsisTo achieve the incredible she must attempt the impossible All her life, Alice has been haunted by visions of birds. But when the mysterious Crowley appears at Alice’s door, he reveals she’s been seeing nightjars – the miraculous birds which guard our souls. And a shadowy faction wants to use her rare gift to hunt the magically gifted. Forced to go on the run, Alice follows Crowley to an incredible alternate London, to hone her talents. But can she trust him? Alice must risk everything as she navigates a dangerous world of magic, marvels and death cults. Exciting, vivid and enthralling – The Nightjar by Deborah Hewitt will take the reader on a journey involving betrayal, twisted loyalties, magic and the powerful ties of friendship.'I thoroughly enjoyed this' – Genevieve Cogman 'The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch' – Publishers Weekly (starred review)Trade ReviewI thoroughly enjoyed this. The compelling plot and original mythological elements kept me gripped -- Genevieve CogmanIt’s a delight to explore the Rookery alongside Alice as she discovers her unusual powers and races to save her friend. The wildly imaginative Hewitt is a writer to watch -- Publishers Weekly starred reviewEasily one of my favourite books of the last few years . . . bittersweet yet beautiful -- NovelKnightThe plot explodes off the page . . . I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a flight of fancy -- TheBookBagAn absolutely compelling read that I just couldn't put down -- FrasersFunHouseHewitt's prose is fluid, engaging and often lush -- FantasyLiterature

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Book SynopsisThe Crock of Gold (1912), one of three original novels by James Stephens, is a work only a master of fiction and folklore could imagine. Taking up the major philosophical and psychological concerns of the early-twentieth century—over a decade before works by T.S. Eliot, James Joyce, and Virginia Woolf, among others, would cement literary Modernism’s place in history—Stephens’ novel is a groundbreaking and important work. The text centers on the Philosopher and his wife, the Thin Woman, who undergo a series of journeys and harrowing trials. Faced with danger both human and divine, the two characters are forced to weather the winds of change in order to change themselves. Divided into six books, The Crock of Gold—no doubt inspired by the Irish oral tradition of storytelling—follows the Philosopher’s quest to save the most beautiful woman in the world; his encounter with the gods who have captured her; his return home and arrest for murder (he has been framed by leprechauns incensed at the loss of their crock of gold); and finally, the Thin Woman’s quest to find the fabled Three Infinites. James Stephens’ The Crock of Gold is perhaps unparalleled in its ability to weave together ancient narrative techniques, mythological sources, and such dominant themes of its day as gender equality and humanity’s quest for self-understanding beyond the traditional boundaries of faith and religion. It is also a darkly comic novel, full of ironic political commentary and suspiciously human conversations situated within the animal world. Most popular of Stephens’ works, The Crock of Gold conceals in its humorous, irreverent outlook a deeply serious, ultimately reverent love for the human soul—unsurprising for an author whose life was marked with difficulty from the very beginning. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this new edition of James Stephens’ The Crock of Gold is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Book SynopsisWelcome to a world in the shadow of our own, a fairytale land where the dangers are real . . . In The Ever After, the final book in the Omte Origins trilogy, Amanda Hocking creates an epic adventure in her much-loved Trylle universe. Ulla Tulin has lost a month of memories. Her journey to uncover her past led her to a mysterious sect – and a man claiming to be her father. But Ulla’s forgotten their reunion, and fears something terrible happened. Determined to recall the truth, Ulla risks her life to battle the enchantments that bind her. And she finally opens the bridge to Alfheim, the lost First City.Ulla knows this will unleash a tide of monstrous creatures upon the Earth. But she also knows she has no choice – and must gather a Trylle army in time to face them. Or could her own buried heritage be the key to victory?‘Addictive’ Guardian‘Drew me in and kept me hooked’ Sunday ExpressTrade ReviewHer character-driven books, which feature trolls, hobgoblins and fairytale elements and keep the pages turning, have generated an excitement not felt in the industry since Stephenie Meyer or perhaps even J. K. Rowling -- New York Times on the Trylle trilogyA fast-paced romance . . . addictive -- Guardian on the Trylle trilogyDrew me in and kept me hooked . . . It has action, mystery and, thanks to a feisty heroine and brooding hero, there’s a good deal of romantic tension -- Sunday Express on the Trylle trilogyA paranormal romance as addictive as Twilight -- Stylist on the Trylle trilogyReturning to the troll world of her Trylle trilogy, Hocking explores another tribe of trolls in this book . . . The novel’s lingering questions and the author’s knack for cliffhangers are reason enough to anticipate the next instalment -- Publishers Weekly on the Kanin ChroniclesHocking is a paranormal YA favourite, and her latest does not disappoint. Readers will feel transported by this beautifully written story -- RT Book Reviews on the Kanin Chronicles

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