Religious & Spiritual Fiction Books

Book Synopsis''We have heard much of the rage of fanaticism in former days, but nothing to this''A wretched young man, ''an outcast in the world'', tells the story of his upbringing by a heretical Calvinist minister who leads him to believe that he is one of the elect, predestined for salvation and thus above the moral law. Falling under the spell of a mysterious stranger who bears an uncanny likeness to himself, he embarks on a career as a serial murderer. Robert Wringhim''s Memoirs are presented by an editor whose attempts to explain the story only succeed in intensifying its more baffling and bizarre aspects. Is Wringhim the victim of a psychotic delusion, or has he been tempted by the devil to wage war against God''s enemies? Hogg''s sardonic and terrifying novel, too perverse for nineteenth-century taste, is now recognized as one of the masterpieces of Romantic fiction.The first edition text of 1824 has been freshly considered for this new edition. A critical introduction explores the remarkabTrade Review[The] Oxford Worlds Classics edition provides concise background information enough to allow the reader to understand the references without feeling that s/hes reading a history book and a glossary and notes which explain any unfamiliar terms or allusions. The informative introduction, by Ian Duncan, Professor of English at the University of California, Berkeley, sets the book in its historical and literary context, and provides some biographical information on the author. * Leah Galbraith, FictionFan's Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisFrom the double Man Booker prize-winning author of Wolf Hall, Bring Up the Bodies and The Mirror & the Light , this is a dark fable of lost faith and awakening love amidst the moors.Fetherhoughton is a drab, dreary town somewhere in a magical, half-real 1950s north England, a preserve of ignorance and superstition protected against the advance of reason by its impenetrable moor-fogs. Father Angwin, the town's cynical priest, has lost his faith, and wants nothing more than to be left alone. Sister Philomena strains against the monotony of convent life and the pettiness of her fellow nuns. The rest of the town goes about their lives in a haze, a never-ending procession of grim, grey days stretching ahead of them.Yet all of that is about to change. A strange visitor appears one stormy night, bringing with him the hint, the taste of something entirely new, something unknown. But who is Fludd? An angel come to shake the Fetherhoughtonians from their stupor, to reawaken Father Angwin's faithTrade Review‘“Fludd” is a funny, exquisitely written story of priests and nuns in fifties England, but it is also a questioning, intellectual book that applies a profound thoughtfulness to various abtruse areas of religious (or supernatural) belief … A faultless comic masterpiece.’ Literary Review ‘Good morality tales are unusual; but rarer still are books that genuinely make you laugh out loud.’ Spectator ‘Hilary Mantel brings together the miraculous and mundane, the dreadful and the ridiculous in a novel of imagination and skill.’ Financial Times ‘In “Fludd”, Mantel draws on her own imagination, inventing a dark universe which works to laws of her own making. The effect is dazzling, and establishes her in the front ranks of novelists writing in English today.’ Guardian ‘An excellent and ambitious novel.’ Sunday Times

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Book SynopsisAfter killing his brother Abel, Cain must wander for ever. He witnesses Noah's ark, the destruction of the Tower of Babel, Moses and the golden calf. He is there in time to save Abraham from sacrificing Isaac when God's angel arrives late after a wing malfunction.Written in the last years of Saramago's life, Cain wittily tackles many of the moral and logical non sequiturs created by a wilful, authoritarian God, forming part of Saramago's long argument with God and recalling his provocative novel The Gospel According to Jesus Christ. Trade ReviewThere are some very funny moments in this reimagining of the story of Adam and Eve's fratricidal son... Hats must be doffed once again to Margaret Jull Costa, Saramago's fearless long-time translator, for taming his punctuation-free prose, rendering it not only readable, but enjoyable, and for bringing the late Portuguese author's often challenging work to a worldwide readership * Financial Times *José Saramago's final novel is an inventory of God's less noble moments...as flawed and wonderful a place to inhabit as the world his cosmic nemesis created * Sunday Herald *Every page of this novella, translated with a fluent and light touch by Margaret Jull Costa, has its charm. Every page raises difficult questions...as the final testament of Portuguese master, it is suitably disturbing and a pleasure to read * Scotsman *Saramago's breathless prose, expertly rendered into English by Margaret Jull Costa...conveys the sheer enjoyment of a writer bowing out at the top of his form * Sunday Times *Cain reminds us why Saramago's work remains vitally important * Metro *

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Book SynopsisThe 4,000-year history of the city of Jerusalem unfolds in an exceptional graphic narrative that touches on the birth of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as well as famous conquerors and mighty empires, and more. This engaging and even-handed 256-page graphic novel, written by renowned historian Vincent Lemire and illustrated by cartoonist and animator Christophe Gaultier, is an excellent choice for the classroom and for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating story of Jerusalem. The story of Jerusalem is in many ways the story of the development of Western civilization—religions were born on its streets, famous conquerors laid siege to it, and great empires clashed over it. Four thousand years ago, Jerusalem was a small, isolated village perched on a ridge line between the Mediterranean and the desert. Today it is a bustling metropolis with almost one million inhabitants, attracting visitors from all over the world. Considered the cradle of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—the three major monotheistic religions—and a spiritual capital for more than half of humanity, Jerusalem's history gives us a unique perspective into the histories of these different religious identities. Readers will meet Abraham, King Herod, Empress Helena (the mother of Constantine I), Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Saladin, Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, General Edmund Allenby, Palestinian nationalist Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, former Mayor Teddy Kollek, and many other famous people who have helped build the story of Jerusalem. But it takes many hands to make a city, and the history of the city is the history of the residents who lead lives both great and small within its walls. As Lemire and Gaultier guide us through the lives of Jerusalem’s most famous residents, so too do they introduce us to the people, priests, craftsmen, architects, and residents who have built the history of Jerusalem over the last five millennia.

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Book SynopsisA landmark exploration of the human condition with the goal of bringing self-awareness in one's daily lifeWith Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, G. I. Gurdjieff intended to destroy, mercilessly . . . the beliefs and views about everything existing in the world. This novel beautifully brings to life the visions of humanity for which Gurdjieff has become esteemed. Beelzebub, a man of worldly (and other-worldly) wisdom, shares with his grandson the anecdotes, personal philosophies, and lessons learned from his own life.The reader is given a detailed discussion of all matters physical, natural, and spiritual, from the creation of the cosmos to man's teleological purpose in the universe. This edition of Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson--the first single-volume paperback to appear in English--restores the original, authoritative translation.Table of ContentsBeelzebub's Tales to His GrandsonFirst Book1. The Arousing of Thought2. Introduction: Why Beelzebub Was in Our Solar System3. The Cause of the Delay in the Falling of the Ship Karnak4. The Law of Falling5. The System of Archangel Hariton6. Perpetual Motion7. Becoming Aware of Genuine Being-Duty8. The Impudent Brat Hassein, Beelzebub's Grandson, Dares to Call Men "Slugs"9. The Cause of the Genesis of the Moon10. Why "Men" Are Not Men11. A Piquant Trait of the Peculiar Psyche of Contemporary Man12. The First "Growl"13. Why in Man's Reason Fantasy May Be Perceived as Reality14. The Beginnings of Perspectives Promising Nothing Very Cheerful15. The First Descent of Beelzebub upon the Planet Earth16. The Relative Understanding of Time17. The Arch-absurd: According to the Assertion of Beelzebub, Our Sun Neither Lights nor Heats18. The Arch-preposterous19. Beelzebub's Tales About His Second Descent onto the Planet Earth20. The Third Flight of Beelzebub to the Planet Earth21. The First Visit of Beelzebub to India22. Beelzebub for the First Time in Tibet23. The Fourth Personal Sojourn of Beelzebub on the Planet Earth24. Beelzebub's Flight to the Planet Earth for the Fifth Time25. The Very Saintly Ashiata Shiemash, Sent from Above to the Earth26. The Legominism Concerning the Deliberations of the Very Saintly Ashiata Shiemash Under the Title of "The Terror-of-the-Situation"27. The Organization for Man's Existence28. The Chief Culprit in the Destruction of All the Very Saintly Labors of Ashiata ShiemashSecond Book 29. The Fruits of Former Civilizations and the Blossoms of the Contemporary30. Art31. The Sixth and Last Sojourn of Beelzebub on the Planet Earth32. Hypnotism33. Beelzebub as Professional Hypnotist34. Russia35. A Change in the Appointed Course of the Falling of the Transspace Ship Karnak36. Just a Wee Bit More About the Germans37. France38. Religion39. The Holy Planet "Purgatory"Third Book 40. Beelzebub Tells How People Learned and Againt Forgot About the Fundamental Cosmic Law of Heptaparaparshinokh41. The Bokharian Dervish Hadji-Asvatz-Troov42. Beelzebub in America43. Beelzebub's Survey of the Process of the Periodic Reciprocal Destruction of Men, or Beelzebub's Opinion of War44. In the Opinion of Beelzebub, Man's Understanding of Justice Is for Him in the Objective Sense an Accursed Mirage45. In the Opinion of Beelzebub, Man's Extraction of Electricity from Nature and Its Destruction During Its Use, Is One of the Chief Causes of the Shortening of the Life of Man46. Beelzebub Explains to His Grandson the Significance of the Form and Sequence Which He Chose for Expounding the Information Concerning Man47. The Inevitable Result of Impartial Mentation48. From the Author

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Book SynopsisThe thrilling epic fantasy sequel to No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, GODKILLER. THE INSTANT NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!War is coming, godkiller.Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren. Now they are stirring, whispering of war. Godkiller Kissen sacrificed herself to vanquish the fire god Hseth and save her friends, but gods cannot be destroyed so easily and neither can godkillers.Reeling from the loss of Kissen, young noble Inara and her little god of white lies, Skedi, seek answers to the true nature of their bond. The secrets they uncover could determine the outcome of the war.Meanwhile, Elogast, no longer a loyal knight of King Arren, has been charged with destroying the man he once called friend. The king vowed to eradicate all gods, but has now entered into an unholy pact with the most dangerous of them all.The kingdom is on the brink of destruction. What will they each sacrifice to save it?Praise for GODKILLER:Godkiller will have you in its grasp from the first pages' SamanTrade Review‘I absolutely adored Godkiller. This novel has everything – adventure, wonderful characters, tenderness, humour, passion’ Elodie Harper, internationally bestselling author of the Wolf Den trilogy ‘A wonderful, gritty, explosively violent, and beautifully realized debut’ Daily Mail ‘Kaner thrusts readers into a grisly world of treacherous gods in her enthralling debut’ Publishers Weekly ‘In this debut trilogy launch, already a bestseller in the UK, Kaner provides a satisfying payoff, along with twists setting up a sequel with much higher stakes’ Library Journal ‘Kaner’s debut offers all the bloodshed, demons, and magic a fantasy fan could want’ Financial Times ‘Dark, gritty and highly immersive’ The Fantasy Hive

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Book SynopsisBased on the troubadour culture that rose in Provence during the High Middle Ages, this panoramic, absorbing novel beautifully creates an alternate version of the medieval world.The matriarchal, cultured land of Arbonne is rent by a feud between its two most powerful dukes, the noble troubador Bertran de Talair and Urte de Miraval, over long-dead Aelis, lover of one, wife of the other and once heir to the country''s throne.To the north lies militaristic Gorhaut, whose inhabitants worship the militant god Corannos and are ruled by corrupt, womanizing King Ademar. His chief advisor, the high priest of Corannos, is determined to irradicate the worship of a female deity, whose followers live to the south.Into this cauldron of brewing disaster comes the mysterious Gorhaut mercenary Blaise, who takes service with Bertran and averts an attempt on his life. The revelation of Blaise''s lineage and a claim for sanctuary by his sister-in-law sets the stage for a brutal clash between the two cultuTrade ReviewPraise for A SONG FOR ARBONNE: ‘For anyone who appreciates that rarest of literary treasures: the ideal novel’ Charles de Lint ‘This panoramic, absorbing novel beautifully creates an alternate version of the medieval world of love and music, magic and death’ Publishers Weekly ‘A richly ornamented and tightly woven tapestry… War, love, assassination, deception, kindness, heroism, loyalty, friendship, and magic mix…in startling, unexpected, and satisfying ways’ Locus ‘An exhilarating epic…a powerful tale of great events in a richly drawn magical kingdom’ Kirkus Reviews 'Flair, glamour and unstudied romance' Sunday Express Praise for Guy Gavriel Kay: ‘A fine, intelligent series. Probably the best of its kind’ British Fantasy Society

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Book SynopsisWritten in Berlin in 1934, Invitation to a Beheading contains all the surprise, excitement and magical intensity of a work created in two brief weeks of sustained inspiration. It takes us into the fantastic prison-world of Cincinnatus, a man condemned to death and spending his last days in prison not quite knowing when the end will come. Nabokov described the book as ''a violin in a void. The worldling will deem it a trick. Old men will hurriedly turn from it to regional romances and the lives of public figures ... The evil-minded will perceive in little Emmie a sister of little Lolita ... But I know a few readers who will jump up, ruffling their hair''.

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Book SynopsisHari has spent his whole life faithfully ‘running the Wheel’ for his colony, generating power for the Light to help outsiders find their way back home. It is the only life he has known, safe and secure under the protection of the Guardians. Only – nobody has even seen any outsider return. When strange events begin to occur which the Guardians seem to cover up, Hari begins to question the life he is leading, and soon finds himself on an unfamiliar journey with his partner Heti to uncover the truth – and a great danger which will threaten the lives of everyone he knows and loves.

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER * SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE starring Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Nina Dobrev, with Logan Marshall Green and Eric Dane, special appearance by Famke Janssen. Distributed by Universal Pictures with a screenplay by Francine Rivers and D.J. Caruso CALIFORNIA’S GOLD COUNTRY, 1850. A TIME WHEN MEN SOLD THEIR SOULS FOR A BAG OF GOLD AND WOMEN SOLD THEIR BODIES FOR A PLACE TO SLEEP. Angel expects nothing from men but betrayal. A child prostitute, she survives by keeping her hatred alive. And what she hates most are the men who use her, leaving her empty and dead inside. Then she meets Michael Hosea, who seeks his Father’s heart in everything. Michael obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance, her frozen heart begins to thaw. But with her unexpected softening come overwhelming feelings of unworthiness and fear. And so Angel runs . . . A powerful retelling of the story of Gomer and Hosea, Redeeming Love is about love that won’t let go – no matter what.

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Book SynopsisBook 1 in the 3-book historical Christian fiction series by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and The Masterpiece.The first book in the beloved Mark of the Lion series, A Voice in the Wind brings readers back to the first century and introduces them to a character they will never forgetHadassah.While wealthy Roman citizens indulge their every whim, Jews and barbarians are bought and sold as slaves and gladiators in the bloodthirsty arena. Amid the depravity around her, a young Jewish slave girl becomes a light in the darkness. Even as she's torn by her love for a handsome aristocrat, Hadassah clings to her faith in the living God for deliverance from the forces of a decadent empire.Includes discussion questions suitable for individual use or group discussionsFrancine unlocks the longing in each one of us to connect to God in a deeper, life-changing way. No one reading her books will

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

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Book Synopsis''Quite simply a masterpiece ... I am completely bowled over by it; by the power of its writing, by the vividness of its scene painting and by the stories it tells'' A. N. Wilson''Where there is great love there are always miracles''Two French priests have been sent to New Mexico to reawaken the faith. There, they must contend with unforgiving landscapes, danger, rebellion and loneliness. But through their many years together they are sustained by faith, friendship and the awe-inspiring majesty that surrounds them. A work of great simplicity and sublime beauty, Willa Cather''s acclaimed novel asks, what is a life well lived?Death Comes for the Archbishop is a masterpiece by the author of O Pioneers! and the great novelist of American frontier life.''Its whole effect works slowly and mysteriously ... a major, and rare, artistic achievement'' A. S. ByattTrade ReviewQuite simply a masterpiece ... I am completely bowled over by it; by the power of its writing, by the vividness of its scene painting and by the stories it tells ...This is a book which I go on rereading -- A.N. WilsonIts whole effect works slowly and mysteriously in the reader, and cannot be summed up ... Cather's composed acceptance of mystery is a major, and rare, artistic achievement -- A. S. ByattA tremendous, ranging story, economical and distilled as poetry -- Jane Gardam

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Book Synopsis''THE MOST FRIGHTENING NOVEL OF THE YEAR'' Esquire''OLD-SCHOOL HORROR'' Stephen King The Exorcist meets Lord of the Flies, by way of Midnight Mass, Boys in the Valley is a chilling folk horror set in a remote orphanage in turn of the century Pennsylvania.St. Vincent''s Orphanage for Boys. Turn of the century, in a remote valley in Pennsylvania. Here, under the watchful eyes of several priests, thirty boys work, learn, and worship. Peter Barlow, orphaned as a child by a gruesome murder, has made a new life here. As he approaches adulthood, he has friends, a future. . . a family. Then, late one stormy night, a group of men arrive at their door, one of whom is badly wounded, occult symbols carved into his flesh. His death releases an ancient evil that spreads like sickness, infecting St. Vincent''s and the children within. Soon, boys begin acting differently, forming groups. Taking Trade ReviewFracassi makes terror read so damn beautifully -- Victor LaValleFracassi. . . builds his horrific tales slowly and carefully...he's especially skilful at creating, and sustaining, suspense -- THE NEW YORK TIMESGut-wrenching, heart breaking, and terrifying -- Andy Davidson, author of THE BOATMAN'S DAUGHTERHorror readers will be hooked -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLYFracassi. . . brings a depth of understanding to his monsters, human and otherwise -- GuardianFracassi's storytelling is. . . horror with a big, broken heart -- EsquireHis range, prolific output, and fast-paced prose are all set to put him on the shelf next to names such as King, Straub, and Thomas Harris -- Signal HorizonA riveting, and horrifying, tale of survival set against a punishing and vivid backdrop -- Victor LaValle, on BOYS IN THE VALLEYThe terror's exquisite. Fracassi's got his hand on the chisel going into your chest -- Stephen Graham Jones, author of THE ONLY GOOD INDIANSA smart and deftly-written tale instilled with the kind of creeping, claustrophobic horror I enjoy -- Nick Cutter, author of THE TROOPAn unrelenting and highly entertaining show of horrors -- Thomas Olde Heuvelt, author of HEXAs poignant as it is chilling, with a fast-paced, unflinching ending -- Alma Katsu, author of THE HUNGERHarrowing and claustrophobic, Boys in the Valley is an outstanding horror novel -- Christopher Golden, author of ROAD OF BONESThe most unsettling novel I have read all year. Cold dread clings to every page -- Ronald Malfi, author of BLACK MOUTH

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Book SynopsisThe Bailey sisters may be the only ones able to interpret the meaning behind a bizarre series of murders in the first entry in the hilarious The Fortune Telling Mysteries series.Sisters Hope and Summer Bailey run Bailey''s Boutique, a mystic shop in Asheville, North Carolina. While Hope''s performing a palm reading a local doctor, Dylan Henshaw, bursts in, accusing them of trying to kill his patient with a tincture.The confrontation is interrupted by the arrival of the sisters'' grandmother, Gram, who announces that one of her friends has died suddenly. It looks like a simple allergic reaction . . . but why has a solitary Tarot card - the Fool - been placed on the body? When another of Gram''s friends dies in similar circumstances, with the Fool card also left at the scene, it''s surely no coincidence. Although Hope is hesitant to read the Tarot again following a recent tragedy, she might be the only one capable of deciphering the clues. Can she overcome her fear and uncover the card''s meaning before the killer strikes again?

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Book SynopsisThis heartwarming prequel to The Shunning is a tender story of love, belonging, and the courage to move forward. After her widowed father remarries, nineteen-year-old Clara Bender is no longer needed to help run his household. Marriage seems like her best hope of moving out, but there are few young men in her tiny Indiana Amish community. When she comes across letters from her mother''s aunt Ella Mae Zook, she sets off to visit Lancaster County''s Hickory Hollow to decide where her future lies.Ella Mae is not quite ready to move from the farmhouse where she and her recently deceased husband spent over fifty happy years, but her children are eager to resettle her, making Clara''s visit seem like an answer to prayer. The two women form a warm bond while restoring an heirloom wedding quilt and sharing their lives, with Ella Mae confiding about a tragedy from her courting years. Eventually, Ella Mae suggests Clara stay for the summer,

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Book SynopsisA story of survival set in 600 AD Ireland; a parable of patriarchy, destruction and religion at sea, by Emma Donoghue, the bestselling author of Room.'Everything a novel should be: compassionate, unpredictable, and questioning. Haven is Donoghue at her strange, unsettling best.' - Maggie O'Farrell, author of HamnetIn seventh-century Ireland, a priest has a dream telling him to leave the sinful world behind. Taking two monks with him, he travels down the Shannon in search of an isolated spot on which to found a new place of worship. Drifting out into the Atlantic, the three men find an impossibly steep, bare island inhabited by tens of thousands of birds, and claim it for God. But in such a place, far from all other humanity, what will survival mean?‘Haven is a beautiful, bold blaze of a book’ – Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry‘Beautiful and timely’ - Sarah Moss, author of Summerwater‘Sinister, heart-wrenching and beautifully written’ – The Times‘Combines pressure-cooker intensity and radical isolation, to stunning effect’ – Margaret Atwood via Twitter‘Book of the Year’ pick in The Irish Times, The Guardian, The Irish Post, RTÉ and The Times.Trade ReviewA remarkably engrossing tale * The Mail on Sunday *This book kept me up half the night - I was unable to put it down, and read it in one spellbound gulp. It is everything a novel should be: compassionate, unpredictable, and questioning. Haven is Donoghue at her strange, unsettling best. -- Maggie O'Farrell, author of HamnetBrooding, dreamlike . . . it’s in descriptions of the physical world that Donoghue’s prose soars . . . Likewise, among themes that include isolation and devotion, its ecological warnings are its most resonant. * The Observer *Quietly beautiful . . . And its subject, of course, is a universal one: we’re all stuck on this rock, trying to keep hold of simple moral truths while quietly losing our minds. As poor young Trian puts it, in one of his darkest moments: “Even this unbearable life is still sweet." * The Guardian *Donoghue excels in creating not just a world but a worldview that is far removed from our own . . . this is a bold, thoughtful novel. * Financial Times *A beautiful and timely novel about isolation, passion and the conflict between obedience and self-preservation. The island setting and the characters stayed with me long after I finished reading -- Sarah Moss, author of Ghostwall and SummerwaterDonoghue wrings unlikely psychodrama from such everyday chores of monastic life as copying a manuscript or building a drystone wall. But if that doesn’t grab you, rest assured that the devastating denouement amply repays the reader’s patience — and has a thing or two to say about modern-day moral panics, too * Daily Mail *A powerful story, brilliantly imagined. * Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures *Haven creates an eerie, meditative atmosphere that should resonate with anyone willing to think deeply about the blessings and costs of devoting one’s life to a transcendent cause. * The Washington Post *In 7th C, Ireland, three men set sail to a bird-thick island to find God. EmmaDonoghue combines pressure-cooker intensity + radical isolation, to stunning effect. What is Divine Grace? Purity of soul? Virtue? Not what they think. -- Margaret Atwood via TwitterSinister, heart-wrenching and beautifully written. * The Times *A grim and grisly tale of monastic privation and isolation in seventh-century Ireland . . . [Donoghue] deftly captures the elemental nature of the relationship between her protagonists and the natural world; how it’s both their benefactor and their tormentor, a source of life, but also of death. -- Lucy Scholes * The Daily Telegraph *Both a story about three men of God surviving with almost nothing on an island, and another about dictatorship, isolation, true fraternity, love, the nature of faith and man’s place in the natural world . . . It’s utterly brilliant. -- Rachel Joyce, author of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryWritten in an admirably plain and lucid style, Haven is slow but ultimately moving in its revelation of friendhsip and human decency . . . * The Times *A patient, thoughtful novel with much to say about spirituality, hope, and human failure, and about the miracle of mercy. -- Esi Edugyan, Booker-shortlisted author of Washington BlackHaven is a gentle book, a fascinating exploration of human nature and an immensely enjoyable read. * RTÉ *Atmospheric and vividly told * Marie Claire *

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Book SynopsisThis warmhearted and moving prequel to the “heart-tugging and emotional” (RT Book Reviews) #1 New York Times bestselling Baxter Family Series follows the family members as they face rising tensions during a wedding and a colossal storm.A terrible storm builds in the early morning sky over Bloomington, Indiana, as Elizabeth Baxter prepares to celebrate her daughter Kari’s wedding to Tim Jacobs. It’s supposed to be the happiest of days, but Elizabeth can’t shake a growing sense of dread. Is the storm a sign? Something bad is about to happen. Elizabeth knows it. Indeed, there are dark currents of conflict and doubt coursing through the Baxter family. In the midst of them, Kari Baxter is starting to panic. Is marrying Tim a mistake? And what about her family? Her brother Luke is angry and resentful of their sister Ashley, who has recently returned from Paris, a single mom with a son she too often leaves with their parents. At the same time, Ashley and their sister Brooke have lost the faith that is the family’s glue. Against all this, Kari sees Ashley rejecting her longtime love, Landon Blake, who clearly cares for her, no matter what happened in Paris. When the storm reaches a terrifying crescendo, a shocking moment of danger brings important truths to light. At the end of the long day, can the Baxters remain a family, tested but stronger? From an author who “writes with seemingly effortless poetic elegance” (Booklist), The Baxters is an unforgettable testament to the power of love, family, and faith.

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Book SynopsisIn this initiatic novel, bestselling author and acclaimed spiritual teacher Barbara Hand Clow weaves an erotically charged story of romance, deep earth forces, psychic powers, the aristocracy, and Vatican world control revealed by an ancient ruby that inspires mystical visions. Set in Rome in 2012, the story follows Sarah Adamson, a beautiful young Catholic graduate student from Boston studying at the Vatican Library for her thesis on the first Christian heretic, Marcion of Pontus. She is being courted by two utterly different men: Simon Appel, a descendent of the kabbalist Isaac Luria who covers Vatican affairs for the New York Times, and Armando Pierleoni, the scion of an ancient Italian aristocratic family with strong ties to the Vatican. After a terrible encounter with the dark side at a castle in Tuscany, Sarah is given a ring set with a ruby crystal, a powerful stone that was once the third eye of an ancient Buddha statue in Nepal. With the mystic ring on her finger, Sarah’s visionary abilities are ignited. She remembers her past life as the Sibyl of Cumae, a Roman oracle whose powers are now being channelled by the Vatican to maintain world control. As Sarah’s research and visions reveal the cause of evil in the Church and Simon’s reporting exposes the depth of the sexual abuse scandals surrounding the Vatican, the two form an alliance with an ex-lover of both Simon and Armando, Claudia, who describes secret priestly power rituals going on in Vatican City. As the heightened energies of the winter solstice of 2012 arrive and 2013 dawns, will Simon and Sarah be able to harness their divine powers for transformation? Will the Vatican seek new direction as it elects a new pope? Revealing the very nature of how evil gets into the world, this novel of romance, mystery, heresy, and spirituality uncovers the esoteric foundations for the emergence of a golden new age.Trade Review“In the midst of this irresistible novel, Barbara Hand Clow weaves very real stories of the scandalous inner workings of the Vatican. Her inclusion of accurate information about the deep-seated sexual abuse issue, the corrupt power plays, and the equally corrupt churchmen who have sustained it only adds to the fascination of the main story line.” * Thomas Doyle, Catholic priest and coauthor of Sex, Priests, and Secret Codes *“Barbara Hand Clow has chosen a romance-style genre of fiction to take the reader deep into the hidden history, and profoundly disturbing practices, of the religious power center of the planet—the Vatican. With Clow’s usual impeccable level of research and profound personal insights, Revelations of the Ruby Crystal reminds us that we have entered a time of awakening from a deep trance induced by the church and other power structures around us.” * Regina Meredith, host of Open Minds on Gaia *“This book draws you in from the very first page with believable characters, stimulating interactions, and compelling subject matter. Truly a superb novel for everyone interested in the origins of civilization and the mysteries of the universe, and this is just the beginning! Make way for a powerful new literary saga in your life!” * Andrew Collins, author of The First Female Pharaoh *“Barbara has done it again. She has given readers a great gift with this book. Revelations of the Ruby Crystal reveals her mastery of the written word. This book is a doorway into another place filled with great truths, relevant knowledge, and modern-day mysticism. The synchronistic magic she weaves within her character’s adventures, and the love story that evolves between them, is an example of the full bloom of human potential.” * Hillary Raimo, founder of Love . . . Breathe . . . for Earth *“Played out in the story of uncovering the abusive power of male sexuality at the heart of the Vatican, this romance offers an introduction to what is a significant religious movement by providing insight into the character and attraction of the Gnosticism of New Age belief and practices. A page-turning novel of love and desire, abuse and corruption, and the cosmic quest for redemption, this is the best of introductions to the appeal of astrology and New Age spirituality over and against common perceptions of Christian faith and the Church.” * Timothy F. Sedgwick, Ph.D., Clinton S. Quin Professor of Christian Ethics at Virginia Theological Se *“Barbara Hand Clow’s Revelations of the Ruby Crystal opened my eyes even further to the world-creating artistry—the ‘fictive power’—of the imagination to shape our world and influence our souls. The story that she weaves is a perfect example of how storytelling is the shamanic art par excellence that helps us to de-literalize our own reading of the world and remember who we are.” * Paul Levy, author of Wetiko and Undreaming Wetiko *“A well-researched narrative with intriguing insights seamlessly blended into beautiful evocations of the Italy of our dreams.” * Carol M. Cram, author of The Towers of Tuscany *“Esoteric Christianity, buried secrets, psychic powers, karma, and kundalini entwine in this lush, vivid erotic romance set fittingly in eternally romantic Rome.” * Peggy Payne, author of Cobalt Blue and other novels of sex and spirituality *“As a software trainer and developer and a published author of two books on word processing, I often encounter many technology users who are longing for a vision of what might be possible as a ‘next step’ in our evolution. Revelations of the Ruby Crystal is a divinely inspired web of transcendent energy that has a magnetic appeal. This book is a visually rich, sensual, non-social-media-driven trans-Atlantic adventure using revelatory information about the historical past that moves us through a complex romance quite unlike any that has ever been written. A must read!” * Marianne Carroll, business productivity consultant *“Revelations of the Ruby Crystal is a gift for anyone interested in unmasking a time line of deep secrets and hushed discoveries about the life of Jesus; the ossuary of Peter found in Jerusalem; the earliest years of Christianity; Marcion, a so-called heretic; and Christianity’s critical ‘wrong turn’ and its eventual takeover, distortion, and corruption by the Roman patriarchy. The intense dramas are played out against the backdrop of a powerful paradigm shift jolting world events into chaos, the Vatican into a meltdown, and a time of transformation into the ethers, finally welcomed in Rome by the surprising and sudden election of Pope Francis, the ‘revolutionary.’ It is an intense, exciting read.” * Jean Richard, polarity therapist for ritual abuse *Table of ContentsPART ONE The Sibyl of Cumae 1 Rome 2 Reviving the Sibyl 3 Borghese Gardens 4 The Vatican Museum 5 A Visitor in Rome 6 Dinner at Alfredo’s7 A Dinner in Tuscany 8 The Golden World 9 Ossuaries and Etruscan Tombs 10 The Limestone Grotto11 What about Marriage? 12 Shelter Island 13 Simon Magus 14 Summer Giulia 15 Sister Hildegard 16 A Home in Rome 17 The Lady of Villa Giulia 18 The Ruby Crystal PART TWO Armando’s Redemption19 The Parents’ Dinner 20 A Stormy Night 21 St. Peter’s Bones22 Caves under the Vatican 23 Old Friends 24 Thanksgiving 2012 25 The Wedding26 Sarah Meets Claudia 27 December 2012 28 Lake Avernus and Baia 29 Between the Sheets in Roma30 The Shadow of Moloch 31 The Pierleoni Garden 32 Armando’s Analysis 33 Orvieto Cathedral 34 Two FathersPART THREE The End of the Mayan Calendar 35 The Pope Resigns! 36 Claudia and Armando 37 Via Lombardia 38 The First Quartet 39 The Conclave 40 The Painter and the Photographer 41 The Fonte Gaia 42 La Sagrada Familia About the Author

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Book SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ''Moving'' Daily Mail ''It will stay with you'' Independent''Profound'' Irish Examiner____________________A moving new novel from the beloved author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in HeavenWhen the Nazis invade Salonika, Greece, eleven-year-old Nico Crispi is offered a chance to save his family. He is instructed to convince his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading towards the east, where they are promised jobs and safety. He dutifully goes to the station platform every day and reassures the passengers that the journey is safe. Only after it is too late does Nico discover that the people he loved would never return. In The Little Liar, Nico''s story is interweaved with other individuals impacted by the occupation: his brother Sebastian, their schoolmate Fanni and thTrade ReviewMoving . . . Mitch Albom´s books often capture the zeitgeist, but his new novel about thefate of Greek Jews during World War II packs a particular punch * Daily Mail *A story whose full scope, like a distant image coming into focus through a lens, sharpens with each turn of the page. As with all Albom books, the pages turn quickly. For most, this is a book that will be read in just one or two sittings. But no matter how long it takes, it will stay with you . . . Albom has created art that can be added to the long list of movies, music, theater and books that are humanity's best hope to deliver on the words inscribed on memorials around the world: "Never Forget." * Independent *Profound . . . Love, humour and the resilience of the human spirit shine through The Little Liar * Irish Examiner *Once again, the author has delivered a captivating read that documents themes of revenge and devotion. Definitely one where you'll need a tissue handy * Belfast Telegraph *Moving * Who Weekly *Many characters, both good and bad, are brought vividly to life in this moving story from a brilliant writer * Peterborough Telegraph *A beautifully written and emotionally searing book that will stay with you long after you turn the final page, it's a worthy successor to The Book Thief * Buzz Magazine *There are few book stories that stay with you or rather haunt you for a long time. Celebrated award-winning author Mitch Albom's The Little Liar is honestly one such book * Asian Age *Truth be told, this is Albom at his enthralling best -- starred review * Booklist *A captivating allegory about evil, lies and forgiveness -- starred review * Kirkus *Praise for Mitch Albom * - *Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary -- Cecilia AhernPowerful . . . Albom has touched the lives of a lot of people he never even knew * Time *Compelling and uplifting * Independent *A writer with soul * Los Angeles Times *

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Book SynopsisThe Pilgrim’s Progress has inspired readers across the centuries to persevere in their faith. For longstanding fans of Bunyan’s tale, or for those encountering it for the first time, this illustrated edition offers new beauty and insight with striking hand-painted illustrations and enlightening commentary for all ages. Inside you’ll find: 15 chapters, accompanied by gorgeous hand-painted scenes at the beginning of each chapter annotations embedded across every chapter to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the allegory a presentation page for thoughtful gifting and a notes section to write down your thoughts a ribbon marker for easy referencing colorful artwork throughout the entire book Originally written for the everyman, John Bunyan''s Christian classic has since found its way into the libraries of scholars and universities as well—a true master

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Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021‘Outrageous satire . . . extremely funny, weirdly touching’ – Guardian‘A work of genius’ – Scotsman‘Close-to-the-knuckle farce with a big beating heart’ – Daily MailThis is the story of an unusual family. Though they are nothing like yours, you will recognize them. They are the last Cannibal-Americans. And they have a problem.When their mother dies, twelve children gather to dispose of the body in the traditional manner . . . by eating it. But can they follow the ancient rituals of consumption? Is their unique cultural heritage worth preserving if it's this gross? And what about dietary requirements - one of them is vegan. Surely it can't be this hard to do the right thing?Mother for Dinner is a dark comedy about modern life and its many difficulties.Trade ReviewBad taste has a purpose in this outrageous satire . . . grotesque, extremely funny, weirdly touching and acute * Guardian *Daring, provocative and controversial . . . the outrageous nature of the comedy is done perfectly . . . This is a work of genius * Scotsman *I loved [it] . . . I devoured it in one sitting . . . I recommend you dig in * The Times *Laugh-out-loud funny . . Underlying the dark humour, it is, dare I say, a tender tale * Financial Times *A terrifically funny book . . . Close-to-the-knuckle farce with a big beating heart * Daily Mail *A grotesque family comedy . . . Written in fast-moving, deadpan prose * New Stateman *[A] laugh-out-loud, gravely serious satire * Economist, The Best Books of 2021 *Auslander is an enfant even more terrible than Philip Roth . . . it provides plenty of dark laughs and inspired comic riffs * TLS *A virtuoso humorist, and a brave one * New York Times Book Review *You’re unlikely to read anything funnier this year * Big Issue *Auslander’s greatest strength is the zip and ping of his dialogue . . . uproariously funny * Literary Review *Brilliantly written, often hilarious but also deeply thoughtful * Jewish Chronicle *Consistently funny, consistently wise and consistently disturbing in ways that probably only Shalom Auslander could arrange. It is a rare and agile narrative . . . Perhaps not a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, but then again, it could be just the thing -- A. L. Kennedy, Costa Prize-winning author of DayPortnoy-era Roth couldn't hold a candle to Shalom Auslander * Entertainment Weekly *Blends tragedy, comedy and satire in the mold of Samuel Beckett and Franz Kafka. * The Wall Street Journal *Auslander turns his taboo-shattering satiric gaze to cannibalism in this outrageous, salty take on contemporary culture . . . more effective is the riotous dissection of cultural formation and a community's hunger for meaning * Publishers Weekly *A book that’s funny enough not just to make you nod to show you got the joke, but to make you laugh and laugh * The Critic *Dead funny and dead serious. A deliciously appalling satire on the hazards of tribalism, religion and tradition – and eating your relatives -- Rhidian Brook, author of The Killing of Butterfly JoeIrreverent and written with Auslander's incomparable humor, Mother for Dinner is an exploration of legacy, assimilation, the things we owe our families, and the things we owe ourselves * The Jewish Book World *

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Book SynopsisWilliam Golding''s final novel, left in draft at his death, tells the story of a priestess of Apollo. Arieka is one of the last to prophesy at Delphi, in the shadowy years when the Romans were securing their grip on the tribes and cities of Greece. The plain, unloved daughter of a local grandee, she is rescued from the contempt and neglect of her family by her Delphic role. Her ambiguous attitude to the god and her belief in him seem to move in parallel with the decline of the god himself - but things are more complicated than they appear.

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Book SynopsisThe complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.The Bible is filled with inspiring stories of unlikely candidates God chose to change eternity. This bestselling compilation in one volume contains five novellas about such people?women in the family tree of Jesus Christ.Tamar. Rahab. Ruth. Bathsheba. Mary.Each was faced with extraordinary?even scandalous?challenges. But they had courage. They lived daring lives. Sometimes they made mistakes?big mistakes. And yet God, in His infinite mercy and grace, used them to bring forth the Christ, the Savior of the world. Their stories still hold great meaning and inspiration for us today. Tamar risked her life and reputation to be the woman she was called to be. See how the Lord uses our circumstances and our steps toward Him, however faltering, to fulfill His plan. Rahab was exploited by men who saw onl

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Book Synopsis1525. The unexpected marriage of Martin Luther to Katharina von Bora has no fairytale ending.A sign of apostasy to their enemies, and a source of consternation to their friends, it sends shock waves throughout Europe.Facing persecution, poverty, war, plague and family tragedy, Katharina's resilience and strength of character shines through.Trade ReviewBehind even a great (sometimes, noisy, fractious) man, there is often a quietly strong, more amenable woman. Margaret Skea's deep research and empathy brings alive one of those. If you like your historical fiction truthful and complex, then this novel about Katharina Luther is for you.' Sarah Dunant; 'Beautifully written and meticulously researched - historical fiction at its best.' BooksPleaseTable of ContentsList of Characters, Map.

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Book SynopsisA witty, glittering rom-com about finding the courage to face your past and learning what it truly means to return home, perfect for fans of the Hallmark channel (but queer and Jewish!), Jenny Bayliss, and Alexandra Bellefleur.

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Book SynopsisMary Magdalene’s confessions reveal a sensual world of love and betrayal, magic and mystery, hidden within the Gospels. When Leukas, a Christian convert, ventures into the wilds of Gaul to receive the hidden teachings from Mary Magdalene before she dies, he discovers that hidden within the Gospels he thinks he knows is an epic love story—between an educated Jewish woman overwhelmed by her mysterious spiritual powers and a sensual magician devoted to the wisdom of the earth. The secrets she will reveal are both more shocking and more tragic than anything readers have encountered before. Beginning with Miriam’s childhood as a wealthy Jew outside Bethany, we see her struggles as a young woman with spiritual curiosity and intellectual aspirations that drive her to combat the violence of Empire and the sexism of her own culture. Propelled by mystic visions, Miriam is finally drawn into the wilds of Galilee, where her destiny collides with a mischievous rabbi who will change her and the world forever. Trapped in a mythic story unfolding in events around them, the lovers strive not to repeat a tragedy older than the pyramids. In The Madonna Secret, Sophie Strand resurrects a richly textured world where complex characters reveal the lived reality of scripture and open familiar sayings to radical new meanings and possibilities.Trade Review“Sensual, earthy, and mystical, Sophie Strand’s novel The Madonna Secret views Jesus via the woman who loved him. Refreshing in its perspective and stunning in its breaks with church-curated, patriarchal characterizations of Jesus and his mission, the story is told from the viewpoint of Mary Magdalene, whom, herein, Jesus loves and weds. The book reframes the couple’s lives, work, and love from a feminist perspective: here, the voices of oppressed women come through loud and clear, and the human body is honored and enjoyed.” * Kristine Morris, Foreword Reviews *“This book is alchemical. It transmutes the lead of the patriarchy into the gold of embodied feminine wisdom. Sophie Strand has a gift for dialog. With her vivid, flowing language, this primordial love story comes alive, and Mary Magdalene takes her rightful seat as the powerful prophet of love she was and continues to be. A magnificent work of historical fiction that feels utterly true.” * Mirabai Starr, author of God of Love and Wild Mercy *“Sophie Strand’s wrist is a time machine, not the sort composed of cogs, gears, and wheels but the kind that entrances: the fungal brew that slips into your cup and melts all of history. To read this book is to travel to a simmering world sensuously realized, the heat of which might force you to fall to your knees—in worship.” * Báyò Akómoláfé, Ph.D., author of These Wilds Beyond Our Fences *“There are stories that define our lives and retellings of those stories that transform our lives. As I read Sophie Strand’s The Madonna Secret I could feel the old, brittle bricks of a foundational story dissolving in my being. In its place rooted a reconnection to the healing of soil and place, a reweaving into the underground networks of women and ancestral wisdom, and a flowering expansion into possibilities beyond patriarchal myths. I wept as I finished the book, feeling how Sophie’s deep scholarship and bright-burning heart rewrites the story of Magdalene and Jesus; it is riveting, revealing, and revelatory. I honestly can’t recommend this book highly enough. It is one I will revisit over and over again. Be ready for a cellular shift that will not only change each individual who reads it but also transform the very paradigm beneath our feet.” * HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training *“Sophie Strand’s extraordinary new novel The Madonna Secret, is a rare and essential offering: sumptuous, alchemical storytelling rooted in visionary scholarship. This is a meditation and revelation. Sophie’s telling of the story of Mary Magdalene rewilds our historical assumptions and the sanctimonious myths upon which numerous civilizations have been built, returning them to the fertile Mother Earth and the essential nectar of unbroken multi-generational feminine wisdom and lineage. Can a book be a mystical experience? In this case, YES. I was both enchanted and broken open. Reading at a fever pitch, I could not put the book down, and I did not want it to end. The Madonna Secret is a living treasure to be reread through the years. A seminal classic that will inspire generations to come.” * Sarah Drew, author of Gaia Codex *Table of ContentsAuthor’s Note Preface PART ONE The Tower PART TWO The River PART THREE The Sea PART FOUR The City Epilogue Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisThis is the last of three volumes of collected shorter prose to be published in the Faber edition of the works of Samuel Beckett - which already includes a volume of early stories (The Expelled/The Calmative/The End/First Love) and of late stories (Company/Ill Seen Ill Said/Worstward Ho/Stirrings Still). The present volume contains all of the short fictions - some of them no longer than a page - written and published by Beckett between 1950 and the early 1970s. Most were written in French, and they mostly belong within three loose sequences: Texts for Nothing, Fizzles and Residua. The edition also includes two remarkable independent narratives: From an Abandoned Work and As The Story Was Told. All of these texts, whose unsleeping subject is themselves, demonstrate that the short story is one of the recurrent modes of Beckett''s imagination, and occasions some of his greatest works. ... he would like it to be m

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Book SynopsisBenjamin and Dita Stern are seasoned New Yorkers whose life in the pre-war, Upper East Side building Benjamin’s grandfather built has settled into stasis—two children no longer at home, professional lives never fully realized. Then Benjamin's brash younger brother Spence, founder and CEO of the hearing aid company Belphonics, asks him to collaborate on a new product line inspired by the brothers' rock-and-roll youth at CBGB's—the club where, Spence believes, his hearing was permanently damaged. If the idea works, it might salvage Benjamin and Dita's tenuous financial position. Yet they both know that getting involved in Spence's schemes comes at a high price.A funny and deeply felt debut novel from poet and memoirist Jonathan Wells, The Sterns Are Listening explores a family on the verge of both collapse and regeneration. Brimming with affection for its troubled characters and the troubled city they call home, the novel traces a courageous path to the deeply uncomfortable heart of the matter, one that just might lead to redemption.

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Book SynopsisEven saints need second chances...Discover the new heartwarming Christmas adventure with the Sisters of Saint Philomena, about friendship, family, and forgiveness. Perfect for fans of AJ Pearce, Katie Fforde and Call the Midwife.Everyone loves Sister Bridget. The cheerful Mother Superior of St Philomena's convent is friend to many in the town of Fairbridge and the irrepressible caller at the weekly Parish Bingo. There is nothing she can't sort out with a kind word, a cup of tea and a slice of her amazing chocolate cake.But as the Christmas tree goes up and festive cheer rises, a visitor arrives at the convent who doesn't like Sister Bridget one bit. Sister Bridget soon learns that secrets are bubbling to the surface back home in Ireland - especially for her younger sister Mary. She will need to face up to past deeds, however well-intended.With the help of her friends, and the power of love and forgiveness, maybe she can finally make things right.Sweet Mercies reminds us that none of us is perfect, and everybody deserves another chance at finding peace and happiness.Praise for Anne Booth:'Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times.' AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird'With gentle humour, and surprising twists and turns, this is just the book we need in these difficult times. I didn't want it to end' Katie FfordeReaders adore Sweet Mercies:‘A lovely feel good story…I raced through this’‘The whole book left me smiling’‘This book is like receiving the best Christmas present all wrapped up with a bow!’‘This book was a joy to read, full of community and kindness’‘What a lovely hug of a book!’Trade ReviewAlthough this charming book is indeed heartwarming, it has the spice of reality which prevents it from becoming too sweet. I really enjoyed it -- Katie FfordeA wonderful, cheering Christmassy book about forgiveness and faith of all kinds. A perfect gift! -- Julie Mae CohenI absolutely adored Sweet Mercies, which is if possible, even better than its predecessor, Small Miracles. Beautifully drawn characters, full of a resounding zest for life, mingle with others not so lucky. The result is uplifting, joyful and bursting with hope.... A triumph! -- Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory LaneOn one level, Sweet Mercies is an accessible, light read, ideal to curl up with at Christmas. There's lots of laughter - the havoc unwound by two playful kittens; Sister Bridget's shenanigans with the bingo balls; the tragi-comic decapitation of a statue. But like its predecessor, the book touches on deeper themes... When the folk of Fairbridge experience divine tenderness and forgiveness through people of faith they are encountering for themselves the sweet mercies of God * Inverness Courier *Charming, witty and warm, Small Miracles is a gentle gem of a novel, a cheery balm in troubling times -- AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird, on Small Miracles

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Book SynopsisFive-star turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller It reads like a movie reel Needs to be on every thrill seeker's reading list' NetGalley review ?????An impossible heist. An ancient code. A deadly race against time High in the Italian alps, cut off from the outside world, sits a chapel battered by winds and icy blizzards. The priests who guard this sacred place have sworn to protect the dangerous treasure that lies within their walls.But when Joe Mason and his team are called to the remote church, they find its ancient stones reduced to rubble, the priests murdered in cold blood and their precious cargo stolen.As Mason pursues the thieves across continents and dangerous waters, he wonders what incredible secret the priests laid down their lives for And if he can recover it before it claims more innocent victims, and brings the downfall of civilisation as we know itAn edge-of-your-seat, action packed blockbuster adventure that will leave you breathless. Fans of Jack Reacher and Dan Brown will be hooked from the very first page.Readers are gripped by The Demon Code:A five-star, turbo-charged, non-stop action thriller a fantastic follow-up from book one' NetGalley review ?????An amazing rollercoaster ride that I stayed up all night to finish' NetGalley review ?????David Leadbeater delivers! This book has twists and turns (and conspiracy) rivaling that of The Da Vinci Code' NetGalley review?????Worth more than 5 stars. It keeps you on pins while turning those pages' NetGalley review ?????Riveting adventure with Joe Mason and the team, non-stop action as they discover secrets of the past' NetGalley review ?????The action never stops' NetGalley review ?????Can't wait for the next one. A superb team in the making' NetGalley review ?????A perfect book for armchair detectives I loved the treasure hunt aspect of this story who doesn't love solving clues?' NetGalley review ?????Trade Review Readers are gripped by David Leadbeater: ‘Loved it… A fast-paced, adventure-packed, non-stop fight for survival, balanced with a great team dynamic of real characters’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action packed, fast paced and filled with adventuring… Great characters too!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Amazing rollercoaster ride of mayhem and adventure, David you just get better and better’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Action, history, fun characters and lots of exciting adventures. You have to love it’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Buckle up… Adventure that will be impossible to put down til the very end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrilling and dangerous adventure’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A wild rollercoaster ride if was up and down and round and round’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with memorable characters. Everything that makes an action novel worth reading. I highly recommend’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling from the beginning to the end’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisUncle Tom’s Cabin brought the evils of slavery to the hearts and minds of the American people by its moving portrayal of slave experience.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Pat Righelato.Harriet Beecher Stowe shows us, in scenes of great dramatic power, the human effects of a system in which slaves were property. When a Kentucky farmer falls on hard times he is forced to sell his slaves, and among them is Uncle Tom, who’s bought by a brutal plantation owner. The novel describes the horror of plantation labour and Tom’s fight for his freedom and his life. A rallying cry to end slavery in America and one of the most influential American novels, Uncle Tom’s Cabin remains, to this day, controversial and abrasive in its demand for change.

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Book SynopsisUS Marshal Madison James may not be sure who shot her three months ago, but she does know one thing--it''s time to get back out into the field. When her partner, Jonas Quinn, receives a message that a federal warrant just came in on a man connected to a string of bank robberies, Madison jumps at the chance to get back to work. What she and Jonas find is a bank robbery in progress that''s gone wrong--and things are about to get worse.For these bank robbers, it''s never been just about the money. It''s about taking risks and adrenaline rushes, and getting caught is not part of the game. When the suspects escape, Madison and Jonas must hunt them down and bring them to justice before someone else--someone close to them--gets hurt . . . or worse.From Seattle to the San Juan Islands, bestselling author Lisa Harris takes you on a nonstop chase where feelings are complicated and failure isn''t an option.

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Book SynopsisTwo women. Five centuries apart.One life-changing secret about to be unearthed1538New bride Eleanor impresses her husband by growing saffron, a spice more valuable than gold. His reputation in Henry VIII's court soars but fame and fortune come at a price, for the king's favour will not last forever2019When Amber discovers an ancient book in her grandfather's home at Saffron Hall, the contents reveal a dark secret from the past. As she investigates, so unravels a forgotten tragic story and a truth that lies much closer to home than she could have imaginedAn enchanting historical novel about love and hope in dangerous times, perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kathryn Hughes.Emotional and intense, this is a page-turning story of secrets that echo through time' Rachel Hore, author of The Love ChildA rich and vivid historical story, this is one of those rare books that is totally engrossing. I loved it' Nicola Cornick, author of The Forgotten SisterThe past and present is skilfully entwTrade Review Praise for The Secrets of Saffron Hall: ‘Emotional and intense, this is a page-turning story of secrets that echo through time’ RACHEL HORE, author of The Love Child ‘A rich and vivid historical story, The Secrets of Saffron Hall is one of those rare books that is totally engrossing. I loved it’ NICOLA CORNICK, author of The Forgotten Sister ‘The past and present is skilfully entwined in this captivating and emotional debut’ HEIDI SWAIN, author of The Secret Seaside Escape ‘Emotive, immersive and compelling, a beautiful story that captures the heart’ LIZ FENWICK, author of The Path to the Sea ‘This pulled me in and didn’t let me go: a page-turner with such historical depth and tender touch that it enchanted my heart. I adored it.’ LAURA JANE WILLIAMS, author of Our Stop ‘Intriguing and fascinating, a real insight into a turbulent time in England’s history’ KATHLEEN MCGURL, author of The Secret of the Chateau ‘An intensely gripping, emotional read, that kept me turning the pages until the early hours of the morning. An atmospheric story sure to please all fans of timeslip novels!’ CHRISTINA COURTENAY, author of Echoes of the Runes ‘A beautifully written story which pulls you in and whisks you away to another time. Clare Marchant is a fabulous new talent’ ROSIE HENDRY, author of the East End Angels series ‘A charming and engaging mystery, beautifully told’ JENNI KEER, author of The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker ‘An emotionally gripping and page-turning tale of love and loss’ NATALIE MEG EVANS, author of The Paris Girl

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Book SynopsisThe Bailey sisters may be the only ones able to interpret the meaning behind a bizarre series of murders in the first entry in the hilarious The Fortune Telling Mysteries series.Sisters Hope and Summer Bailey run Bailey''s Boutique, a mystic shop in Asheville, North Carolina. While Hope''s performing a palm reading a local doctor, Dylan Henshaw, bursts in accusing them of trying to kill his patient with a tincture.During the confrontation the sisters'' grandmother, Gram, interrupts: one of her friends has died suddenly. It looks like a simple allergic reaction . . . but why is there a solitary Tarot card - the Fool - with the body? When another of Gram''s friends dies in similar circumstances, and in possession of a Fool card, it''s surely no coincidence. What ties the victims together and could Gram be next?Although Hope is hesitant to read the Tarot again following a recent tragedy, she might be the only one capable of deciphering the clues. C

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Book SynopsisA smart, funny novel of love, self-acceptance, second chances and blisters, from the author of The Rosie Project. Two misfits walk 2,000km along the Camino to find themselves and, perhaps, each other. ''Charming and absorbing'' Daily Mail''Sleepless in Seattle meets Wild . . . A beautifully crafted tale of love, self-acceptance, and blisters'' Sunday ExpressZoe, a sometime artist, is from California. Martin, an engineer, is from Yorkshire. Both have ended up in picturesque Cluny, in central France. Both are struggling to come to terms with their recent past - for Zoe, the death of her husband; for Martin, a messy divorce.Looking to make a new start, each sets out alone to walk two thousand kilometres from Cluny to Santiago de Compostela, in northwestern Spain, in the footsteps of pilgrims who have walked the Camino for centuries. The Camino changes you, it''s said. It''s aTrade ReviewSleepless in Seattle meets Wild as missed opportunities and misunderstandings keep the pair from getting together and a raucous supporting cast of fellow walkers keep the fun bubbling. A beautifully crafted tale of love, self-acceptance and blisters. * Sunday Express *Charming and absorbing * Daily Mail *The cast of quirky characters make this a diverting read * The Herald *The misunderstandings, blisters and bust ups make for a charming, uplifting journey * The People *An authentic and diverting read that will make you want to put on your walking boots and book a one-way ticket to southern France * Press Association *A charming tale of intrepid, later-life romance ... Much like the winding pilgrimage the book's characters take, their romance charts a bumpy course. The authors unpack their protagonists' insecurities and emotional issues with great skill and sensitivity. * iBooks *Entertaining and refreshingly unpredictable -- Frances Atkinson * Sydney Morning Herald *Intriguing * Sunday Post (Dundee) *A fun misadventure of misunderstandings * The New Daily *Incredibly powerful . . . An untraditional love story, a time to reflect and some fascinating characters; I was completely caught up in the magic of this book * Chloe Douglas blog *

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