Narrative theme: social issues / social problems

Book SynopsisA group of new teachers arrives at Avengers Assembly, and not everyone is who they seem!Kamala, Doreen, and Miles are back at Avengers Assembly for a new semester! When Captain Marvel announces she''s adding staff to the school, the students aren''t sure who could possibly join -- but it looks like Cap went above and beyond, and the school is full of new teachers!With all these new teachers, it''s hard to keep track of who''s teaching what, and what they''re supposed to be learning. And some of these teachers are really not acting like heroes at all, but more like... super-villains? All that new staff has created a lot of confusion that is ripe for exploiting! Someone is impersonating students and teachers, using lies and deception to break up the new generation of heroes. Can Doreen and her friends get to the bottom of this scandal? Or will this be the end of the Avengers Assembly?

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Book SynopsisFrom worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey comes Dog Man, the canine cop who''s part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!George and Harold have created a new breed of justice. With the head of a dog and the body of a human, this heroic hound digs into deception, claws after crooks, rolls over robbers, and scampers after squirrels. Will he be able to resist the call of the wild to answer the call of duty?Dav Pilkey''s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one''s self.

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Book SynopsisThe Supa Buddies convene to deal with some new villains in the fifth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.When a fresh bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn''t alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World''s Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?Dav Pilkey''s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one''s self.

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Book SynopsisMarvel break-out Shang-Chi sets off to unlock the keys to immortality and save his father in this all-new, original graphic novel adventure!Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father's eyes.So when he overhears that his father's powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do. For the first time in his life, he sneaks out of the palace and into the outside world, hoping to return with one of the legendary Peaches of Immortality to gift his father.But the world beyond the palace is very different from everything Shang-Chi has been taught, especially a boy called Lu, who knows more about Zheng-Zu than he should. With his home and father's health on the line

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Book SynopsisYouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their third original graphic novel!Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can''t be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan. Will their expert moves be enough to stop this video game takeover or will Project Zorgo get the upper hand? With quick thinking and some sweet skills, the Spy Ninjas are ready for another graphic novel adventure!

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Book SynopsisIn his fifth collection of Plays, the work ranges from a spirited, raging drama that investigates police corruption in Jamaica through to two thrilling monologue plays written either side of the Covid-19 pandemic, first presented at London''s National Theatre. The political and the personal are drawn together effectively throughout, offering a rich selection of work that showcase Williams''s unique talent.Roy Williams has been described as ''one of Britain''s most important playwrights'' (WhatsOnStage). His career to date has seen him win the Alfred Fagon Award, the George Devine Award, the Evening Standard Award for Most Promising Playwright, a BAFTA Award and nominations for the Olivier Award for Best Play. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2008 and was made a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018. Advice for the Young at Heart (2013) A robust and poignant piece of theatre. - A Younger TheatreKingston 14 (2014) Shou

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Book Synopsis‘Phenomenal’ Abi Daré‘Moving and suspenseful’ Jess Walter‘Heart-stopping’ Patricia Engel'Wonderful' Jessie BurtonYu-jin is gifted. Yu-jin is loved.  Yu-jin is flourishing.Yu-jin is dead. Min Ford is searching for his place in the world. The Los Angeles native moves to Seoul to connect with his Korean heritage and find the sense of belonging that he’s never quite felt before. His girlfriend, Yu-jin, is a student at a prestigious Seoul university and has excellent grades, good friends and a bright future ahead of her. When the police inform him that Yu-jin has taken her own life, he’s sure it can’t be true. He throws himself into finding out why she could have secretly wanted to die. Or did she? The more he learns, the more he doubts he ever really knew her at all. And some peopleTrade Review'A fascinating insight into contemporary Seoul and a poignant tale of not feeling at home anywhere, except with other lost souls' Jessie Burton, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Miniaturist and Medusa ‘Propulsive and deeply felt, Soon Wiley's phenomenal debut When We Fell Apart takes on the friction between family bonds, cultural expectations, and personal desires in a way that feels both urgent and intensely real... truly unforgettable’ Abi Daré, New York Times bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice ‘When We Fell Apart is a marvellous debut novel, moving and suspenseful, a reminder that the greatest mysteries are those of being and belonging. Soon Wiley is a young writer to watch’ Jess Walter, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins and The Cold Millions ‘A lyrical exposition on what it’s like to be biracial, with one foot firmly planted in two distinct worlds, never completely fitting in, but capable of seeing what others do not. A lonely, heartbreaking, spellbinding story of love, self-discovery, and belonging’ Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet ‘Melancholic, atmospheric, and consistently surprising. Like Norwegian Wood, there is a minor key running through this love story played out on the frenetic and lonely streets of Seoul. When We Fell Apart is a transportive and poignant debut’ Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of White Ivy ‘When We Fell Apart explores the tender and chaotic intersections of culture, community and the search for self. Rich with philosophical nuance, heart-stopping and exquisitely plotted, this is a novel to get lost in’ Patricia Engel, New York Times bestselling author of Infinite Country ‘This gorgeous debut… explores youth, sexuality, and the freedom to choose your own destiny in a world that keeps insisting on who you should be and how you should love’ Julia Phillips, author of Disappearing Earth ‘A masterful plot that seems to move in two directions at the same time, towards the inexorable, stunning ending – unforgettable’ Alexander Chee, author of Queen of the Night and How to Write an Autobiographical Novel ‘In this gorgeous, poignant meditation on identity, love, and desire, Soon Wiley illuminates the liminal state of being biracial, of belonging but not, of desperately wanting the world to let you be as you are’ Angie Kim, author of Miracle Creek ‘When We Fell Apart dazzles like neon on a rainy night. In lush, perfectly-tuned prose, Soon Wiley leads readers around dark corners and into the heart of a kaleidoscopic city… a magical debut’ Amy Gentry, author of Good as Gone and Bad Habits ‘I loved this novel! An absorbing mystery and poignant love story, When We Fell Apart is profoundly moving, beautifully written and utterly compelling’ Susan Elliot Wright, author of All You Ever Wanted ‘Wiley’s debut novel is poignant and powerful and will leave readers questioning who is and isn't awarded the freedom to be their truest self’ Shondaland ‘Wiley has masterfully woven a story where his two protagonists come from very different experiences and places, yet share the struggle to carve out their own identities. Set in modern-day Seoul, it’s also a love letter to Korea itself, but one that doesn’t pull any punches’ The Asian American Podcast ‘Wiley tells parallel stories in alternating, brief chapters – Min's and Yu-jin's, one a roller-coaster of suspense and suspicion, the other a gradual awakening’ USA Today ‘Emotional and gripping’ Hello ‘Propulsive’ Good Housekeeping ‘Wiley’s tale is a knockout, its assured narrative ebbing and flowing with grace while painting a haunting and anguished portrait of youth in all its quiet desperation’ Booklist

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Book SynopsisEliza Acton, despite having never before boiled an egg, became one of the world’s most successful cookery writers. Her story is fascinating, uplifting and inspiring. With recipes that leap to life from the page, The Language of Food explores the enduring struggle for female freedom, the creativity and quiet joy of cooking and the poetry of food.Trade Review‘Best Feel Good Books of 2021' Washington Post ‘Best New Historical Novels’ New York Times“A compelling tale of friendship, freedom and food” BBC History Magazine “Based on real-life events, The Language of Food shines a light on the woman who invented the recipe as we know it today, and whose fascinating story has long been overlooked” History Revealed Magazine “Based on the life of cookbook writer Eliza Acton, this is a really charming historical novel that’s full of gorgeous recipes and descriptions of food. At its core is the heart-warming story of the class-defying friendship between Eliza and Ann Kirby, her kitchen help” GOOD HOUSEKEEPING “This charming story of a friendship that was formed in a kitchen is based on the real life of food writer and poet Eliza Acton, who created one of Britain’s first cookery books. I loved the bond that she and her kitchen help Anna Kirby forge despite the huge difference in their class; they’re both very determined women. A fabulous historical novel” PRIMA “Eliza Acton had never even boiled an egg so how did she become a successful cookery writer? We find out in this beautiful fictionalisation of her life. It is 1835 and poet Eliza is told by her publisher to write a cookery book instead. Disheartened but determined, she hires teenagers Ann Kirby to help her. Over the next 10 years they develop a friendship that sees them change the face of cookery writing forever” WOMAN & HOME "Before Nigella, before Julia Childs, before even Mrs Beeton, there was Eliza Acton who dreams of being a poet but in 1835, the only way for her to get published and to keep her family in funds is to write a cookery book. To this end, Eliza takes on a maid, Ann Kirby, and forge an unlikely partnership even as Eliza embarks on writing what is now considered the first modern cookery book.Told from both Eliza and Ann’s voices, The Language Of Food, is a feast for the senses and also shows that its friendship, rather than food, that nourishes the soul. Julie And Julia but make it Victorian!" RED “Cleverly wearing together the story of how Modern Cookery for Private Families came to be written, the author divides the narrative voice between Acton and Kirby, her housemaid, two women from different backgrounds, but who share the same feelings of frustration and loneliness… The pair are beautifully fleshed out characters, who become adept at the balancing of tastes, textures and unfamiliar spices” COUNTRY LIFE "A feast for the senses, this inspiring book is about friendship, passion and determination. I loved it!" MY WEEKLY "The two women’s exploration of food and friendship is winningly told and we are rooting for Eliza in her quest for independence and publishing success. The novel comes with some of Eliza’s recipes; and I can gluttonously report that the chocolate custards are as delicious as the novel" THE TIMES “Eliza Acton had never even boiled an egg, so how did she become of the top cookery writers of all time? We find out in this beautiful fictionalisation of her life” WOMAN and WOMAN'S WEEKLY

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Book Synopsis''Powerful'' Harriet Tyce''Brave'' Liz Nugent''Compulsive'' John Marrs''Dazzling'' Chris Whitaker''Fearless'' Anna Mazzola''Masterful'' Araminta Hall''Timely'' TM LoganYou know what it''s like. A comment here, a closed door there, turning a blind eye to get ahead.My name is Sarah Lai. You won''t have heard of me. A decade ago I was on the cusp of being a big deal. But that was a long time ago.Now, instead of working in Hollywood, I teach students about it.And these are the two most important lessons you need to know about the film industry:1) Those with the money have all the power.2) Those with the power get whatever they want.Ignore these rules and the whole system will crumble. Stick to the rules and you''ll succeed. But at what cost?Ask yourself, what would you have done?Trade ReviewComplicit is immensely powerful, compelling and enraging. A feminist thriller set in the workplace, which feels all too real * Harriet Tyce *A skilful, engrossing and timely thriller - as well as a deeply unsettling glimpse into the dark heart of Hollywood. * TM Logan *A compulsive read - Winnie M Li's powerful and beautiful writing immediately immersed me in the murky world of the film industry and kept me furiously turning the pages. Through her assured storytelling Winnie draws you into the protagonist's world on every level - from the superficial to the emotional - to paint a devastating and timely portrait of the abuse of power within a highly charged and often frightening workplace. I loved it. * Sarah Pearse *Bold, brilliant, dazzling and devastating. Winnie M Li writes with pure heart and effortless style, and in Complicit handles the sharpest of stories with such compassion and skill. * Chris Whitaker *Like the best filmmakers, Li draws you to the edge of your seat and keeps you there.... I found painful reminders that it takes a village to prop up a person who abuses power. Fair warning: Li doesn't sugarcoat her subject, nor should she. * The New York Times *A fearless and brilliant novel about power, ambition and abuse in the film industry and what it means to be a survivor. * Anna Mazzola *A spellbinding novel that transcends the immediacy of its #MeToo backdrop to deliver a broadside against the movie industry and the patriarchal system it embodies, in which sexism, racism and predatory behaviour are not only called out, but celebrated and rewarded... A quietly blistering J'accuse. * The Irish Times *Powerful and compulsive, an era defining novel that's impossible to put down. * John Marrs *Totally compulsive. Truly gripping and unexpected ... an incredible and timely story. * Kirsty Capes *This book. Wow. Straight into my books of the year. It made me angry. It made me cry. The prose is razor sharp, the story timely and powerful, and the end ... packed an emotional punch. * Louise Beech *A masterful example of the slow burn thriller, highlighting the still all too true fact that often the real terror for women is simply existing in a man's world. Also an ode to the power and beauty of story-telling. I loved it. * Araminta Hall *A deep dive into the sleazy underbelly of the film industry prior to #MeToo, Complicit is a brave look at the innocents, the predators, their enablers and those who turned a blind eye to sexual harassment, abuse and rape. Winnie M Li weaves a story that is compelling, courageous and brutal in the best possible way. * Liz Nugent *Winnie's skill as a writer is to forge out of a familiar film story one that is beautifully unique. It haunted me when I was away from it. An emotionally complex story, it ripples with foreboding and tension. Utterly compulsive reading. * Sarah Winman *A nuanced and very insightful look at the power dynamics within the film industry that lead to sexual assault, racial inequality, and the ruin of women's careers. I could not put it down. * Julie Cohen *COMPLICIT gives an insider's perspective on the murky, hidden world of the film industry, a bang-up-to-date me-too story that is as poignant as it is shocking. I was completely gripped by it. Winnie M. Li is a unique voice in crime fiction. * Jane Casey *Winnie M. Li's new novel focuses on one of the leading questions of our times: how complicit are we all in cultures of sexual harms and abuse? Never one to shirk difficult topics, Li takes readers on a roller-coster ride through our ethical obligations to other people, and ourselves. A beautifully written and riveting novel. * Professor Joanna Bourke *Complicit is a powerful but cleverly nuanced indictment of abuse of power which should set alarm bells ringing throughout the film industry. It shows how easily people's ambition can blind them to what's happening around them and sends them a clear a message: 'you could be next.' Timely, entirely believable and feverishly readable, Complicit will be huge. * Trevor Wood *Totally intoxicating, COMPLICIT is a heady mix of soul-crushingly devastating but also thrillingly glamorous. If you're into the real behind-the-scenes of Hollywood, I can't recommend this enough. It's the vacation read you NEED to pack. * Laura Jane Williams *Harrowing, powerful, and impossible to forget, COMPLICIT is a novel very much immersed in today's issues and complexities, while also managing to be strikingly intimate and charged with emotion. Winnie M Li explores the dark corners of entrenched power dynamics to shed a light on society as a whole, and she does it masterfully and with precision. A magnificent book. * Alex Segura *Some stories are so important, they can only be told by the right person. Winnie M Li is one such master storyteller, and COMPLICIT is the masterpiece. What a book. * Leye Adenle *A real page turner and definitely a book that made me both squirm and reflect on what it means to be a woman in the film industry. Winnie writes with such detail and authority. I loved Sarah Lai's complex history and seeing the choices she made as a Asian American woman - not only was she a woman in the film business, she was a Chinese diaspora woman and the complexities that come with that. I loved it. * Maisie Chan *So powerful. Will stay with me for a long time. * Charlotte Jacklin *A compulsively readable meditation on power: who wields it, who wants it, and who suffers at the hands of it. The talent, work ethic, and ambitions of an immigrant daughter are no match for an amoral, billionaire film mogul. Or are they? Timely and intelligent, Complicit exposes Tinseltown's dark side and will resonate with any woman who has ever tried to make it to the top. * Jini Reddy *Literally couldn't put this one down ... a really gripping page turner. * Jan Carson *Winnie M Li writes with a precise, skilful hand. In Complicit, she crafts a masterful portrait of unfettered power: the excesses of men who have it and the exploitation of women who do not. Unsettling, intelligent and wholly compulsive, Complicit is a novel for our times but also for the ages. * Kia Abdullah *Complicit is a must read for anyone who's sat in a movie theater, watched an entertainment show, or followed their favorite celebrity on social media. It's a harrowing explanation of how powerful men are able to get away with so much for so long - as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine whose dreams to make movies becomes a nightmare. You'll never look at the film industry the same again. * Kellye Garrett *An excellent, well-crafted book that exposes the depravity that lies beneath the glitz and glamour of the film industry - although its message is equally appropriate to any world in which a blind eye is turned to the abuse of power over the vulnerable. * Rachel Abbott *In this page turning story of one woman's struggle, Li thrusts the reader into the film industry's dark and deep-seated culture of rampant sexism and unbridled male ego...and the terrible cost of staying silent. An utterly compelling read. * Liv Constantine *A sharply written and absorbing dive into a dark and glamorous world. As timely as it is entertaining, this spectacular novel hooked me from the first page. Winnie M Li is a remarkable talent. * Cristina Alger *You know that bit where you finish a novel but you still feel 'in' it? That's where I am right now with Complicit. A really absorbing, insightful dive into the film industry's MeToo movement, publishing this June. * Niamh Hargan *The metoo novel that's going to take the world by storm. * Paul McVeigh *A gripping, nuanced and believable novel about some of the stories behind the MeToo movement. * Libby Page *With slick, addictive writing and highly relatable characters, Complicit is both engrossing and enraging! A thought-provoking blockbuster about the dark side of the Hollywood movie industry. * Allie Reynolds *In Complicit, author Winnie M Li paints a claustrophobic picture of the entangling deceit, wilful blindness, and outright harassment that has gone unchallenged in the film industry for so long. A thought-provoking and heartfelt exposé of the sleazy underbelly of the Hollywood dream. * Vaseem Khan *Beguiling and terrifying, Complicit is an illuminating novel about the struggle to survive as a woman in modern Hollywood and at what cost. A thought-provoking, addictive read - I couldn't put it down. * Stephanie Scott *Winnie M Li gives us an insider view of the intoxicating and corrupt world of the movie industry that often places women in a no-win situation. Her lead character, Sarah Lai, faces both sexism and racism in following her ambition to become a producer. How much of her integrity is she willing to sacrifice? Moving through New York City, the Cannes Film Festival and Hollywood, Complicit is a page turner for our times. * Naomi Hirahara *COMPLICIT is simply brilliant. Beautiful writing, a compelling story, an intriguing structure-I was captivated from the first paragraph to the last. Li pulls back the veil on the glamorous film industry to show its less-than-savory side, yes, but it's the empathetic lead Sarah Lei who makes the novel truly special. Her journey from eager film student to capable producer to wise and remorseful screenwriting teacher blowing the whistle on a former colleague will touch the hearts of anyone who's made choices that they later regret. Like the fallout from the #MeToo movement, this story will resonate for years to come. * JT Ellison *Like John Grisham did with the legal profession in The Firm, Winnie Li's Complicit provides an insider's look at the film industry that is full of suspense. * Peter Swanson *Ingeniously constructed, traversing searing aspects of race, class, gender, Complicit gallops to a surprise finish, toggling back and forth from present to past and back again without losing any of its propulsive momentum. A page-turning read that also makes you think. * Marie Myung-Ok Lee *COMPLICIT by Winnie M Li is one of the best novels about the dark side of Hollywood that I have read. Winnie understands the inner workings of the movie business, but more importantly, she understands the moral complexity and emotional tolls of working in a business that doesn't just tolerate, but actively rewards bad behavior. It's about how your dreams are used against you, and how power seduces, and how quickly moral grayness fades to black. * Jordan Harper *A propulsive page-turner, Winnie M. Li's Complicit is a glittering story of ambition, regret, corruption and ultimately hope. Sarah Lai is an unforgettable protagonist. * Vanessa Hua *A compelling, thought-provoking read about responsibility and guilt. Unsettling but addictive. Brilliant. * Caroline Hulse *This astonishing novel draws on the author's film industry expertise and painful experience to explore questions posed by the ongoing wave of #MeToo revelations. How do such things continue to happen in plain sight? Who are the enablers? And what is the cost of complicity? * Catherine Mayer *Winnie M Li's new novel gives us an insider's view of the film industry's notorious dark side, asking important questions about power and complicity. Complicit is a fiction that is all too real. * Una, Award-winning author of BECOMING UNBECOMING and EVE *Fearless, fascinating, a gripping story of harassment, power and money. Winnie M Li draws in powerful strokes a world of creativity and beauty, the glamour of the silver screen, but also a world of exploitation and cruelty, where women are fodder and men just laugh. A searing dissection of power. * Kate Williams *Complicit is an amazing examination of the film industry-one that could only be written by someone deeply familiar with that world and its players. But the novel is so much more than an exposé. I was captivated by the main character, Sarah Lai, and her struggle to come to terms with her role in a troubled film production. This timely and thrilling book raises tough questions about justice and revenge. Don't miss it. * David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter Counts *A visceral and timely novel... There is no doubt that Li knows the world she writes about intimately... Li's novel is a way of acknowledging the women whose stories have been heard, and those who haven't. * The Observer *Complicit by Winnie M Li is the first book to explore the #MeToo movement in Hollywood from someone behind the camera... It's a striking look at power dynamics within the film industry from the perspective of producers. It asks the important question of what would you ignore to get ahead? Would you stay silent to protect your career and your dreams? Author Winnie M Li is herself a former film producer and the survivor of a sexual assault. She's an empowering example, really, of a woman who refused to stay silent and wants to encourage other women to do the same, to destabilise the power structures in place that fail to protect women. -- Mariella Frostrup * Times Radio *An excellent thriller... grippingly readable and fired by righteous anger. * The Daily Mirror *The all-consuming movie-making world and a powerful, predatory boss are described with such convincing, compelling clarity. * The Times *Sarah's harrowing story reveals how easy it is for someone to compromise their principles in the pursuit of success... A timely & important read. * The Daily Mail *A must-read for anyone who's ever wondered what really goes on behind Hollywood's PR-approved glamour... A timely reminder that we should never lose sight of the #MeToo movement. * Stylist *This left an impact long after reading... You'll have definite feelings about it when you finish it. I inhaled it. * The Belfast Telegraph *A sharp and timely look into the dark heart of Hollywood... [A] rollercoaster read. * Elle *Both a #MeToo thriller and a complex literary achievement that sheds an important light on Hollywood's darkest secrets and brings an essential and underrepresented perspective - that of an Asian-American film producer - to the fore. * CrimeReads *Li skillfully depicts the ways in which powerful people exploit and abuse those trying to get a foothold in the film industry... Intriguing. * Publishers Weekly *Li draws on her experience in the film industry to bring authenticity and raw honesty to her second novel, a timely page-turner that explores the emotional impact of sexual assault. * BookList *Complicit functions as both warning and gossipy good read. * LitReactor *A deliciously dark novel. * Woman and Home *A timely #MeToo thriller. * Bella *Delves into the underbelly of Hollywood, exposing the injustices of the film industry. * Woman's Weekly *Winnie M Li takes tricky subject matter and mines it for potent, transfixing drama. * The A.V. Club *A tense, slow-burn thriller about Hollywood, ambition, and power * Grazia Daily *

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Book Synopsis''A must-read'' Stylist''Powerful'' Harriet Tyce''A spellbinding novel'' The Irish Times''Thrilling'' Heat''Compulsive'' John Marrs''Dazzling'' Chris Whitaker''Grippingly readable'' The Daily Mirror''A rollercoaster read'' ElleTHE THING IS . . . WHO DIDN''T HAVE ANYTHING TO GAIN BY HAVING A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM? ALL THAT MONEY? HE DREW US ALL IN LIKE BEES TO HONEY - AND HE KNEW IT THE ENTIRE TIME.Ten years ago, Sarah left behind a career in Hollywood that she had sacrificed everything for. Now she lectures at a small college, her dreams of showbiz success long behind her.When a curious journalist raises her filmmaking past, Sarah must finally tell her own story and confront the old dreams that she left behind. But with old dreams come new realisations, and Sarah can''t help but wonder: was she complicit in the Trade ReviewComplicit is immensely powerful, compelling and enraging. A feminist thriller set in the workplace, which feels all too real * Harriet Tyce *A skilful, engrossing and timely thriller - as well as a deeply unsettling glimpse into the dark heart of Hollywood. * TM Logan *A compulsive read - Winnie M Li's powerful and beautiful writing immediately immersed me in the murky world of the film industry and kept me furiously turning the pages. Through her assured storytelling Winnie draws you into the protagonist's world on every level - from the superficial to the emotional - to paint a devastating and timely portrait of the abuse of power within a highly charged and often frightening workplace. I loved it. * Sarah Pearse *Bold, brilliant, dazzling and devastating. Winnie M Li writes with pure heart and effortless style, and in Complicit handles the sharpest of stories with such compassion and skill. * Chris Whitaker *Like the best filmmakers, Li draws you to the edge of your seat and keeps you there.... I found painful reminders that it takes a village to prop up a person who abuses power. Fair warning: Li doesn't sugarcoat her subject, nor should she. * The New York Times *A fearless and brilliant novel about power, ambition and abuse in the film industry and what it means to be a survivor. * Anna Mazzola *A spellbinding novel that transcends the immediacy of its #MeToo backdrop to deliver a broadside against the movie industry and the patriarchal system it embodies, in which sexism, racism and predatory behaviour are not only called out, but celebrated and rewarded... A quietly blistering J'accuse. * The Irish Times *Powerful and compulsive, an era defining novel that's impossible to put down. * John Marrs *Totally compulsive. Truly gripping and unexpected ... an incredible and timely story. * Kirsty Capes *This book. Wow. Straight into my books of the year. It made me angry. It made me cry. The prose is razor sharp, the story timely and powerful, and the end ... packed an emotional punch. * Louise Beech *A masterful example of the slow burn thriller, highlighting the still all too true fact that often the real terror for women is simply existing in a man's world. Also an ode to the power and beauty of story-telling. I loved it. * Araminta Hall *A deep dive into the sleazy underbelly of the film industry prior to #MeToo, Complicit is a brave look at the innocents, the predators, their enablers and those who turned a blind eye to sexual harassment, abuse and rape. Winnie M Li weaves a story that is compelling, courageous and brutal in the best possible way. * Liz Nugent *Winnie's skill as a writer is to forge out of a familiar film story one that is beautifully unique. It haunted me when I was away from it. An emotionally complex story, it ripples with foreboding and tension. Utterly compulsive reading. * Sarah Winman *A nuanced and very insightful look at the power dynamics within the film industry that lead to sexual assault, racial inequality, and the ruin of women's careers. I could not put it down. * Julie Cohen *COMPLICIT gives an insider's perspective on the murky, hidden world of the film industry, a bang-up-to-date me-too story that is as poignant as it is shocking. I was completely gripped by it. Winnie M. Li is a unique voice in crime fiction. * Jane Casey *Winnie M. Li's new novel focuses on one of the leading questions of our times: how complicit are we all in cultures of sexual harms and abuse? Never one to shirk difficult topics, Li takes readers on a roller-coster ride through our ethical obligations to other people, and ourselves. A beautifully written and riveting novel. * Professor Joanna Bourke *Complicit is a powerful but cleverly nuanced indictment of abuse of power which should set alarm bells ringing throughout the film industry. It shows how easily people's ambition can blind them to what's happening around them and sends them a clear a message: 'you could be next.' Timely, entirely believable and feverishly readable, Complicit will be huge. * Trevor Wood *Totally intoxicating, COMPLICIT is a heady mix of soul-crushingly devastating but also thrillingly glamorous. If you're into the real behind-the-scenes of Hollywood, I can't recommend this enough. It's the vacation read you NEED to pack. * Laura Jane Williams *Harrowing, powerful, and impossible to forget, COMPLICIT is a novel very much immersed in today's issues and complexities, while also managing to be strikingly intimate and charged with emotion. Winnie M Li explores the dark corners of entrenched power dynamics to shed a light on society as a whole, and she does it masterfully and with precision. A magnificent book. * Alex Segura *Some stories are so important, they can only be told by the right person. Winnie M Li is one such master storyteller, and COMPLICIT is the masterpiece. What a book. * Leye Adenle *A real page turner and definitely a book that made me both squirm and reflect on what it means to be a woman in the film industry. Winnie writes with such detail and authority. I loved Sarah Lai's complex history and seeing the choices she made as a Asian American woman - not only was she a woman in the film business, she was a Chinese diaspora woman and the complexities that come with that. I loved it. * Maisie Chan *So powerful. Will stay with me for a long time. * Charlotte Jacklin *A compulsively readable meditation on power: who wields it, who wants it, and who suffers at the hands of it. The talent, work ethic, and ambitions of an immigrant daughter are no match for an amoral, billionaire film mogul. Or are they? Timely and intelligent, Complicit exposes Tinseltown's dark side and will resonate with any woman who has ever tried to make it to the top. * Jini Reddy *Literally couldn't put this one down ... a really gripping page turner. * Jan Carson *Winnie M Li writes with a precise, skilful hand. In Complicit, she crafts a masterful portrait of unfettered power: the excesses of men who have it and the exploitation of women who do not. Unsettling, intelligent and wholly compulsive, Complicit is a novel for our times but also for the ages. * Kia Abdullah *Complicit is a must read for anyone who's sat in a movie theater, watched an entertainment show, or followed their favorite celebrity on social media. It's a harrowing explanation of how powerful men are able to get away with so much for so long - as seen through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine whose dreams to make movies becomes a nightmare. You'll never look at the film industry the same again. * Kellye Garrett *An excellent, well-crafted book that exposes the depravity that lies beneath the glitz and glamour of the film industry - although its message is equally appropriate to any world in which a blind eye is turned to the abuse of power over the vulnerable. * Rachel Abbott *In this page turning story of one woman's struggle, Li thrusts the reader into the film industry's dark and deep-seated culture of rampant sexism and unbridled male ego...and the terrible cost of staying silent. An utterly compelling read. * Liv Constantine *A sharply written and absorbing dive into a dark and glamorous world. As timely as it is entertaining, this spectacular novel hooked me from the first page. Winnie M Li is a remarkable talent. * Cristina Alger *You know that bit where you finish a novel but you still feel 'in' it? That's where I am right now with Complicit. A really absorbing, insightful dive into the film industry's MeToo movement, publishing this June. * Niamh Hargan *The metoo novel that's going to take the world by storm. * Paul McVeigh *A gripping, nuanced and believable novel about some of the stories behind the MeToo movement. * Libby Page *With slick, addictive writing and highly relatable characters, Complicit is both engrossing and enraging! A thought-provoking blockbuster about the dark side of the Hollywood movie industry. * Allie Reynolds *In Complicit, author Winnie M Li paints a claustrophobic picture of the entangling deceit, wilful blindness, and outright harassment that has gone unchallenged in the film industry for so long. A thought-provoking and heartfelt exposé of the sleazy underbelly of the Hollywood dream. * Vaseem Khan *Beguiling and terrifying, Complicit is an illuminating novel about the struggle to survive as a woman in modern Hollywood and at what cost. A thought-provoking, addictive read - I couldn't put it down. * Stephanie Scott *Winnie M Li gives us an insider view of the intoxicating and corrupt world of the movie industry that often places women in a no-win situation. Her lead character, Sarah Lai, faces both sexism and racism in following her ambition to become a producer. How much of her integrity is she willing to sacrifice? Moving through New York City, the Cannes Film Festival and Hollywood, Complicit is a page turner for our times. * Naomi Hirahara *COMPLICIT is simply brilliant. Beautiful writing, a compelling story, an intriguing structure-I was captivated from the first paragraph to the last. Li pulls back the veil on the glamorous film industry to show its less-than-savory side, yes, but it's the empathetic lead Sarah Lei who makes the novel truly special. Her journey from eager film student to capable producer to wise and remorseful screenwriting teacher blowing the whistle on a former colleague will touch the hearts of anyone who's made choices that they later regret. Like the fallout from the #MeToo movement, this story will resonate for years to come. * JT Ellison *Like John Grisham did with the legal profession in The Firm, Winnie Li's Complicit provides an insider's look at the film industry that is full of suspense. * Peter Swanson *Ingeniously constructed, traversing searing aspects of race, class, gender, Complicit gallops to a surprise finish, toggling back and forth from present to past and back again without losing any of its propulsive momentum. A page-turning read that also makes you think. * Marie Myung-Ok Lee *COMPLICIT by Winnie M Li is one of the best novels about the dark side of Hollywood that I have read. Winnie understands the inner workings of the movie business, but more importantly, she understands the moral complexity and emotional tolls of working in a business that doesn't just tolerate, but actively rewards bad behavior. It's about how your dreams are used against you, and how power seduces, and how quickly moral grayness fades to black. * Jordan Harper *A propulsive page-turner, Winnie M. Li's Complicit is a glittering story of ambition, regret, corruption and ultimately hope. Sarah Lai is an unforgettable protagonist. * Vanessa Hua *A compelling, thought-provoking read about responsibility and guilt. Unsettling but addictive. Brilliant. * Caroline Hulse *This astonishing novel draws on the author's film industry expertise and painful experience to explore questions posed by the ongoing wave of #MeToo revelations. How do such things continue to happen in plain sight? Who are the enablers? And what is the cost of complicity? * Catherine Mayer *Winnie M Li's new novel gives us an insider's view of the film industry's notorious dark side, asking important questions about power and complicity. Complicit is a fiction that is all too real. * Una, Award-winning author of BECOMING UNBECOMING and EVE *Fearless, fascinating, a gripping story of harassment, power and money. Winnie M Li draws in powerful strokes a world of creativity and beauty, the glamour of the silver screen, but also a world of exploitation and cruelty, where women are fodder and men just laugh. A searing dissection of power. * Kate Williams *Complicit is an amazing examination of the film industry-one that could only be written by someone deeply familiar with that world and its players. But the novel is so much more than an exposé. I was captivated by the main character, Sarah Lai, and her struggle to come to terms with her role in a troubled film production. This timely and thrilling book raises tough questions about justice and revenge. Don't miss it. * David Heska Wanbli Weiden, author of Winter Counts *A visceral and timely novel... There is no doubt that Li knows the world she writes about intimately... Li's novel is a way of acknowledging the women whose stories have been heard, and those who haven't. * The Observer *Complicit by Winnie M Li is the first book to explore the #MeToo movement in Hollywood from someone behind the camera... It's a striking look at power dynamics within the film industry from the perspective of producers. It asks the important question of what would you ignore to get ahead? Would you stay silent to protect your career and your dreams? Author Winnie M Li is herself a former film producer and the survivor of a sexual assault. She's an empowering example, really, of a woman who refused to stay silent and wants to encourage other women to do the same, to destabilise the power structures in place that fail to protect women. -- Mariella Frostrup * Times Radio *An excellent thriller... grippingly readable and fired by righteous anger. * The Daily Mirror *The all-consuming movie-making world and a powerful, predatory boss are described with such convincing, compelling clarity. * The Times *Sarah's harrowing story reveals how easy it is for someone to compromise their principles in the pursuit of success... A timely & important read. * The Daily Mail *A must-read for anyone who's ever wondered what really goes on behind Hollywood's PR-approved glamour... A timely reminder that we should never lose sight of the #MeToo movement. * Stylist *This left an impact long after reading... You'll have definite feelings about it when you finish it. I inhaled it. * The Belfast Telegraph *A sharp and timely look into the dark heart of Hollywood... [A] rollercoaster read. * Elle *Both a #MeToo thriller and a complex literary achievement that sheds an important light on Hollywood's darkest secrets and brings an essential and underrepresented perspective - that of an Asian-American film producer - to the fore. * CrimeReads *Li skillfully depicts the ways in which powerful people exploit and abuse those trying to get a foothold in the film industry... Intriguing. * Publishers Weekly *Li draws on her experience in the film industry to bring authenticity and raw honesty to her second novel, a timely page-turner that explores the emotional impact of sexual assault. * BookList *Complicit functions as both warning and gossipy good read. * LitReactor *A deliciously dark novel. * Woman and Home *A timely #MeToo thriller. * Bella *Delves into the underbelly of Hollywood, exposing the injustices of the film industry. * Woman's Weekly *Winnie M Li takes tricky subject matter and mines it for potent, transfixing drama. * The A.V. Club *A tense, slow-burn thriller about Hollywood, ambition, and power * Grazia Daily *

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Book Synopsis''Beautifully rendered and instantly captivating. Malinda Lo writes queer desire like no other.'' DIVA MAGAZINE''Lo writes tenderly about the first buds of teenage desire amid a downtown hipster at scene.'' DAILY MAIL''Poignant, vivid and so beautifully written. I adored it.'' LAURA KAYA Scatter of Light is a companion novel to the National Book Awards winner and New York Times bestseller Last Night at the Telegraph Club, and is about how the threads of family, inspiration, art, and identity are woven across generations.Aria Tang West thought she''d be spending one last summer on Martha''s Vineyard with her friends before starting MIT in the fall, where she intends to study astronomy, like her late grandfather. But after topless photos of her are posted online, she''s abruptly uninvited from her friends'' summer homes. Aria''s parents, a writer and opera singer with plans of their

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Book Synopsis**A Red magazine book of 2023**''The most charming, utterly lovely story I''ve read in ages... this is one of my books of the year'' RED ''This joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul'' JOANNA NELLA warm-hearted debut novel set in the beautiful coastal city of Chennai, for fans of Alexander McCall Smith, Joanna Nell and Graeme Simsion.Grand Life Apartments is a middle-class apartment block surrounded by lush gardens in the coastal city of Chennai, India. It is the home of Kamala, a pious, soon-to-be retired dentist who spends her days counting down to the annual visits from her daughter who is studying in the UK. Her neighbour, Revathi, is a thirty-two-year-old engineer who is frequently reminded by her mother that she has reached her expiry date in the arranged marriage market. Jason, a British chef, has impulsively moved to India to escape his recent heartbreak in London.Trade ReviewThe most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages . . . With characters you absolutely root for and mouth-watering descriptions of delicious food, this is one of my books of the year * Red Magazine *From the vibrant setting to its engaging characters, this joyous novel is a feast for the senses, as well as the soul -- Joanna NellI was put in mind of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. Just daily life and its 'small disturbances' but rendered with great observational acuity and a distinctive and evocative voice -- Graeme SimsionIt's utterly entrancing - so humane and funny, and so seeped in India that I could smell the cooking and breathe the exhaust fumes. I absolutely loved it from start to finish -- Deborah MoggachWarm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human. I felt so HAPPY when I was reading it -- Daisy BuchananAn enchanting hug of a book with characters that you'll really root for -- Nikki MayA super warm and lovely read . . . Should have a warning though: WILL MAKE YOU HUNGRY -- Kate SawyerHema Sukumar's debut is an absolute joy. I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can I move in forever? -- Clare PooleyA gorgeous, beautifully-written story, full of wonderfully charming characters - and a loveable cat -- Nick BradleyWritten with such warmth . . . full of life and love. Hema Sukumar's lovely characters became like friends to me, and I adored spending time with them -- Sara Nisha AdamsI can picture this as a TV series - and I would definitely watch it * Belfast Telegraph *I loved this heartwarming read * Prima Magazine *Inspiring * Woman's Own *This charming debut is an absolute joy * Good Housekeeping *

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Book SynopsisContinuing the hardcover collection of master comics writer Alan Moore?s award-winning run on THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING, this fifth volume begins as Swamp Thing returns from his sojourn to hell, only to learn that his girlfriend Abby is being persecuted for their ?unnatural relations.? When she skips town for Gotham City, he follows and runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor and the Gotham City Police Department.Collects SWAMP THING #51-56.

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Book SynopsisThe reader will experience the story from Batman’s viewpoint on pages 108-117.After a series of brutal murders rocks Gotham City, Batman begins to realize that perhaps these crimes go far deeper than appearances suggest. As the Caped Crusader begins to unravel this deadly mystery, he discovers a conspiracy going back to his youth and beyond to the origins of the city he''s sworn to protect. Batman has heard tales of Gotham City’s Court of Owls: that the members of this powerful cabal are the true rulers of Gotham. The Dark Knight dismissed the stories as rumors and old wives’ tales. Gotham was his city. Until now. A brutal assassin is sinking his razor-sharp talons into the city’s best and brightest, as well as its most dangerous and deadly. If the dark legends are true, his masters are more powerful predators than the Batman could ever imagine. This now-classic graphic novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling creative team of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo is not just fantastic jumping-on point for any new reader, but one of the great Batman stories ever told. With every year that passes, this masterpiece becomes more entrenched into this medium’s pantheon of the greatest stories ever told.Collects issues #1-7 of Batman.Trade Review“A+. The hero's got personality (and is unafraid to release a quip as sharp as a Batarang), a horde of supervillains, gumption to spare and a whole host of high-tech gadgetry to suitably impress longtime fans and those new to the Dark Knight.” —USA Today “This is one of the best comics of the week.” —The New York Times “[Writer Scott Snyder] pulls from the oldest aspects of the Batman myth, combines it with sinister-comic elements from the series’ best period, and gives the whole thing terrific forward-spin by setting up an honest-to-gosh mystery for Batman to solve.” —Entertainment Weekly “Scott Snyder, already the company's greatest asset over the last four weeks, spins a stack of plates immediately…. Too often Batman comics focus heavily on the hero persona … Snyder sets up equal amounts of conflict for both Wayne's public and private personas.” —Time Out Chicago “A stunning debut…. Snyder knows these characters, sets up an intriguing mystery, and delivers some action that Capullo realizes stunningly. This is definitely in the top rank of the revamp. —The Onion/AV Club “Hits all the right notes. I enjoyed the living hell out of this.” —io9 “Bruce Wayne is a badass. The end.” —IGN “There's enough here, kept at a high enough level to make it interesting and viable across media and digestible enough for even the most novice DC Universe reader…. Score one for DC and score one for Snyder and Capullo in finding a new fan.”—Comic Book Resources

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Book SynopsisStruck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, Central City Police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the fastest man alive. Tapping into the energy field called The Speed Force, he applies a tenacious sense of justice to protect an serve the world as The Flash!The Flash knows he can''t be everywhere at once, but he has seemingly met his match when he faces DC Comic'' hottest new Super Villain, Mob Rule, who really can be everywhere at once!As Mob Rule wages a campaign of crime across Central City, including an electromagnetic blast that plunges the city into darkness, The Flash learns the the only way he can capture Mob Rule and save Central City is to learn how to make his brain function even faster than before—but as much as it helps him, it also comes with a steep price.Written and gorgeously illustrated by the creative tag team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato, The Flash Vol. 1: Move Forward is the perfect vision of Trade Review"Showcases the Flash's likability and almost a hint of goofiness ... a lot of potential for greatness."—USA Today"A visual treat.... Any reader can easily jump on board."—The New York Times"The Flash will be one of the runaway hits of this reboot--and could eventually become one of the great runs of American superhero comics."—Time Out Chicago"Flash fans should breathe a sigh of relief that the character is 100% definitely in the right hands."—MTV Geek"An accessible, charming superhero tale."—io9

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Book SynopsisAs evil spreads across Gotham City, Batman''s allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides. The Court of Owls have shown their hand, and it''s up to the collective effort of these heroes, some more unlikely than others, in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence.  This epic springs from the pen of Scott Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Batman: The Black Mirror and American Vampire, as well as creators Judd Winick, David Finch, Peter J. Tomasi, Pat Gleason, Tony Daniel, Scott Lobdell, Duane Swierczynski, JH Williams III, Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray! This volume collects the following issues: Batman #8-11, Nightwing #8-9, All Star Western #9, Catwoman #9, Batgirl #9, Batman: Dark Knight #9, Batman and Robin #9, Birds of Prey #9, <Trade Review"Easily the most anticipated Bat book in some time"—Complex Magazine"Snyder and artist Greg Capullo once again deliver a riveting chapter of their Bat-saga."—IGN"One of those stories that is destined to go down in history as a premiere Batman tale."—Craveonline

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Book SynopsisCollects Catwoman numbered 13-14, Batgirl numbered 13-16, Suicide Squad numbered 14-15, Batman and Robin numbered 15-16, Nightwing numbered 15-16, Detective Comics numbered 15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws numbered 15-16, and Teen Titans numbered 15-16.

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Book SynopsisYoung orphan Billy Batson has bounced from foster home to foster home, but he''s far from the ideal child. Brash and rude, Billy is a troubled teen that just can''t seem to find a calling. But after a fateful night on a subway car, that all will change.  Brought to the feet of the magical wizard Shazam at the Rock of Eternity, Billy is imbued with powers beyond any mortal man. By shouting the wizard''s name—Shazam!—the young teen is mystically transformed into the powerhouse known as Shazam! Now given abilities that make him Earth''s Mightiest Mortal at the utterance of a simple phrase, will Billy make the right choices and do what it takes to become a hero? Or will he succumb to the poor choices of youth—and the villainous Black Adam!Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, the team behind the New York Times #1 best-selling graphic novel Batman: Earth One, unite to re-invent Captain Marvel as a part of DC Comics'' The New 52.  Collected her

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Book SynopsisIn an alternate world where the mere presence of American superheroes changed history, the US won the Vietnam War, Nixon is still president, and the cold war is in full effect.  WATCHMEN begins as a murder-mystery, but soon unfolds into a planet-altering conspiracy. As the resolution comes to a head, the unlikely group of reunited heroes--Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias--have to test the limits of their convictions and ask themselves where the true line is between good and evil. In the mid-eighties, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons created WATCHMEN, changing the course of comics'' history and essentially remaking how popular culture perceived the genre. Popularly cited as the point where comics came of age, WATCHMEN''s sophisticated take on superheroes has been universally acclaimed for its psychological depth and realism.WATCHMEN is collected here with a new cover, sketches, extra bonus material and a new introduction by series artist Dave Gibbons.

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Book SynopsisKnown for his groundbreaking work on Green Lantern over a decade ago, Geoff Johns brought the Justice Society of America characters once rooted in the Golden Age of comics back to the forefront of graphic storytelling.  Mixing younger, edgier characters with the elder statesmen of superheroes, Johns brought the JSA back to the forefront of the comics in what became the industry's best-selling comic series. Collected here is the second and concluding volume on Johns' now-legendary run on the original JSA. Collected here are JSA #76-87, Justice Society of America #1-28, Justice League of America #8-10, Justice Society of America Annual #1, JSA Kingdom Come Special:Superman #1, JSA Kingdom Come Special: Magog #1, JSA Kingdom Come Special: The Kingdom #1.Trade Review"Though Geoff Johns has been involved in many of DC's most notable titles over the last half decade, there is arguably no group of heroes he's more associated with, or more adept at writing, than the Justice Society of America"--IGN

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Book SynopsisTHE FASTEST MAN ALIVE! Struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals, police scientist Barry Allen was transformed into the Fastest Man Alive. Now, he’s Central City’s favorite superhero, using his incredible abilities to fight crime and protect his city’s citizens as the Flash! But saving the world has earned the Flash some powerful enemies: Gorilla Grodd, the impossibly strong and intelligent King of Gorilla City, Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Mirror Master, Glider—along with the rest of the super-villains that make up the Rogues. And then there’s his most dangerous enemy of all…someone whose abilities are equal to the Flash’s, who draws his power from the same source: the mysterious energy field known as the Speed Force. The Scarlet Speedster is in for the race of his life to defeat a nemesis who represents the opposite of everything he holds dear! The acclaimed creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Trade Review"Showcases the Flash's likability and almost a hint of goofiness ... a lot of potential for greatness."--USA Today"A visual treat.... Any reader can easily jump on board."--The New York Times"Executed with a level of sophistication that few superhero comics could hope to rival."--IGN"Flash fans should breathe a sigh of relief that the character is 100% definitely in the right hands."--MTV Geek

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Book SynopsisA New York Times Bestseller!Welcome to DC Super Hero High! Class in now in session!Prepping for high school finals is hard enough, but at DC Super Hero High, even the tests are super-tough! Supergirl, Bumblebee, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Katana and Poison Ivy are studying hard when they are trapped by a mysterious villain!  Will the students outsmart their captor, save Metropolis, and still pass their finals?In the first-ever DC Super Hero Girls original graphic novel, meet the students of Superhero High School as they find out that fun, friendship and hard work are all parts of growing up! The DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting new universe of Super Heroic storytelling that helps build character and confidence, and empowers girls to discover their true potential. Developed for girls aged 6-12, DC Super Hero Girls features DC Comics'' most powerful and diverse line-up of female characters as relatable teens. Icons inTrade ReviewPraise for DC Super Hero Girls "DC Super Hero Girls — a youthful, feminine twist on popular characters." —LA Times “The art style is cute and expressive, favoring clean colors and large eyes over hard outlines and photorealistic looks” —Booklist DC Comics fans get a nice introduction to the fun, funny world of Super Hero High.” — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisOriginally conceived in the 1960s by the visionary team of writer Arnold Drake and artist Bruno Premiani, the Doom Patrol was reborn a generation later through the singular imagination of a young Scottish author — and the result took American comics in a wholly unexpected direction.   In forging their new path, the reborn World’s Strangest Heroes left behind almost every vestige of normality. Though they are super-powered beings, and though their foes are bent on world domination, all that is conventional ends there. Shunned as freaks and outcasts, and tempered by loss and insanity, this band of misfits faces threats so mystifying in nature and so corrupted in motive that reality itself threatens to fall apart around them — but it’s still all in a day’s work for the Doom Patrol.   Written by Grant Morrison and featuring art by Richard Case, Mark McKenna, Kelley Jones, Mike Dringenberg and Steve Yeowell, DOOM PATROL BOOK TWO collecTrade Review“The craziest superhero story ever told.” — The Atlantic“Provides readers with a healthy dose of the off-the-wall and the philosophical, concocting a sequential art acid trip that is more Jefferson Airplane than capes and cowls.” —Miami Herald “Watch out for Grant Morrison. He’s a regular comics apocalypse.” — Spin

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Book SynopsisThe Doom Patrol must face new challenges: the final fate of the Brotherhood of Dada, the rise of the unstoppable Candlemaker, Danny the Street meeting his cosmic destiny and Crazy Jane attempting to find her place in the world. Sound strange? Well, not as strange as the superhero team fighting them.   This exciting continuation from author Grant Morrison picks up in DOOM PATROL BOOK THREE, with art by Brian Bolland, Richard Case, Philip Bond, Ken Steacy, Sean Phillips and more.   Collects DOOM PATROL #51-63 and the legendary DOOM FORCE SPECIAL #1.Trade Review"The craziest superhero story ever told...[Morrison] broke free of comic-book cliches by using sheer, brave goofiness" --The Atlantic"This rigorously eccentric series was scarcely noticed at the time, but it's held up better than nearly any of its contemporaries. It's an eloquent call for a stranger, kinder world" --Los Angeles Times"...famously deconstructed the genre" --Washington Post

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Book SynopsisBatman is Gotham City''s greatest protector. But now he''s not alone. There are two new heroes in town—a pair of masked metahumans with the powers of Superman and a devotion to preserving all that is good about this twisted city. Calling themselves Gotham and Gotham Girl, they’ve saved Batman’s life, fought by his side and learned from his example.   But what happens if Gotham’s new guardians go bad? What if they blame the Dark Knight for the darkness that threatens to drown their city?   When sinister forces are unleashed that can warp the minds of men and make heroes into monsters, the time will come for Batman and his allies to decide once and for all: Is Gotham a force for good…or an engine of evil?  From the blockbuster DC Universe Rebirth event comes Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham—the beginning of an all-new saga in the life of the Dark Knight from superstars Tom King (Grayson) and David Finch (Trade Review“Snyder indelibly defined the Dark Knight’s previous era, but King proves a worthy successor as he takes over the title for DC’s wildly popular Rebirth initiative.” —Booklist “[Tom King] crafts an incredible story.” —Nerdist “A clean, simple gateway into the Batman franchise…” —IGN “King sets a new stage and tone for Batman and Gotham.” —PopMatters

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Book SynopsisBarry Allen may be the fastest man alive, but he can’t be everywhere at once. So when he finds out that his young protégé Wally West has been fighting crime as Kid Flash without Barry’s supervision, Flash has to put his super-fast foot down: no more Kid Flash training until Wally learns some responsibility.   But when Wally decides to prove his abilities to the Flash by investigating reports of a strange creature made of shadows in downtown Central City, he finds himself in a whole world of trouble...literally! Suddenly, Flash, Kid Flash and Iris West all become trapped in the Shadowlands of Flash’s old nemesis-turned-ally the Shade...only the Shade is no longer in control of his own powers.   Can the Kid Flash and Flash regain each other’s trust and figure out a way out of the Shadowlands? Or will darkness spread over the entire Earth?   Plus, who better to help the Flash train Wally than...Wally West, the Flash?Hot up-and-coming writer Joshua Williamson (Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad) and artists Felipe Watanabe (Cyborg), Jorge Corona (We Are Robin), Davide Gianfelice (Northlanders) and Neil Googe (Suicide Squad) continue the Rebirth of the Flash and his allies! Collects issues #9-13.Trade ReviewPraise for The Flash “Joshua Williamson’s writing is on-point.” —Nerdist “Writer Joshua Williamson makes [The Flash] as accessible as possible to new readers.” —Comic Book Resources “… a promising start for the new series.” —IGN

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