Sports fiction
Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Haikyu Vol. 20
Book SynopsisShoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don''t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?The fourth set of the Miyagi Prefecture qualifier round finals is quite the nail-biter! Karasuno’s back is against the wall, and there’s no room left for error. Their middle blockers continue to give it all they’ve got as the tense back-and-forth continues, but towards the end of the set, Kageyama starts looking a little off…! With loss looming overhead, can Karasuno pull itself back together and win the game?!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Haikyu Vol. 19
Book SynopsisShoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don''t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?The second set of the Miyagi Prefecture qualifier tournament continues as Tsukishima and Nishinoya lead the defense against Shiratorizawa! The game heats up in a tense back-and-forth—both teams refusing to give way to the other. Which team will manage to get a break point and pull away from the stalemate first?!
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HarperCollins Publishers The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' come stories of hardship and hope in post-war Britain.The title story in this classic collection tells of Smith, a defiant young rebel, inhabiting the no-man''s land of institutionalised Borstal. As his steady jog-trot rhythm transports him over an unrelenting, frost-bitten earth, he wonders why, for whom and for what he is running.A groundbreaking work, The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner' captured the grim isolation of the working class in the English Midlands when it was first published in 1960s. But Sillitoe's depiction of petty crime and deep-seated anger in industrial and desperate cities remains as potent today as it was almost half a century ago.Trade Review‘I have read nothing to compare with it.’ Penelope Mortimer ‘Sillitoe writes with tremendous energy, and his stories simply tear along.’ Daily Telegraph ‘All the imaginative sympathy in the world can’t fake this kind of thing. It must have been lived in, seen, touched, smelled: and we are lucky to have a writer who has come out of it knowing the truth, and having the skill to turn that truth into art.’ New Statesman ‘Graphic, tough, outspoken, informal.’ The Times ‘A beautiful piece of work, confirming Sillitoe as a writer of unusual spirit and great promise.’ Guardian ‘A major writer.’ Malcolm Bradbury
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 6
Book SynopsisAfter Isagi and the rest of Team Z clear the first selection round, they split up to face the second selection individually. Waiting beyond the first door is Blue Lock Man, a cutting-edge goalkeeping AI system. A new group of incredible strikers and shocking rules await Isagi in the second selection round!
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Kurokos Basketball Vol. 10
Book SynopsisSeirin High’s greatest basketball superstar was the one no one literally saw coming—the invisible Kuroko!Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing!Seirin’s fighting an uphill battle against Murasakibara and Himuro of Yosen. But a bit of inspiration from Kise helps Kagami get in the zone! Meanwhile, Himuro’s encouragement finally convinces Murasakibara to take the game seriously! The quarterfinal match between Seirin and Yosen is about to be decided!
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 4
Book SynopsisThe last match of the first Blue Lock selection round kicks off! Isagi's Team Z has no choice but to win the match if they want to stay in Blue Lock. Their opponents: Team V, the strongest team in Wing 5, led by the prodigy Seishiro Nagi. Will Team Z's desperation triumph over Team V's overwhelming offensive power? The key to victory lies in "a goal's reproducibility."
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 2
Book SynopsisA mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. Despite his harsh criticism of Japan's citizens and media, the genius midfielder Sae Itoshi has set his gaze on Blue Lock, where the training is about to begin. To survive the first round robin tournament in the training center, Isagi's Team Z will need to find a way to use their own unique "weapons" while struggling through a clash of egos. What does it take to be the best in the world?
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W by Wattpad Books Night Shift
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 5
Book SynopsisA mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. In the face of Team V and the prodigy Nagi's overwhelming scoring ability, Team Z has managed to catch up to 3-3 with fifteen minutes remaining. In the midst of this tense environment, all the players seek the "awakening" that will take their skills to the next level... The match against Team V reaches its thrilling conclusion!
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 8
Book SynopsisA mad young coach gathers soccer players from across the country to compete in a series of bizarre challenges in a high-tech colosseum he calls Blue Lock. It's a no-balls-barred battle to become Japan's next top striker, in this Squid Game-meets-World Cup manga, now in print!
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Sourcebooks, Inc Hook Shot
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the emotional final installment of the Hoops trilogy.She's not the plan he made, but she's the risk he has to take.A single, divorced dad in the final years of his basketball career, Kenan Ross's perfect life has blown up in his face. He's still picking up the pieces when he meets Lotus DuPree. A wildflower. A storm. A kick to his gut and a wrench in his plans from the moment their eyes meet. He promised himself he'd never trust a woman again, but he's never wanted anyone the way he wants Lo.At twenty-five, Lotus is finally living out her dream, becoming a force in New York's fashion scene. Focused on her future and not looking for love, she's seen where trusting a man leaves you. Kenan is the last thing she needs. But from the moment they meet, she's drawn in, even if he's eleven years her senior and her opposite in every way.When Kenan moves to New York for the summer to be near his daughter, Lotus can no longer avoid the attraction that pulses between them-but she still won't let him in. Not after what she's been through. Except Kenan wants her so badly, he'll do anything to knock down her defenses.He won't give up on her...and soon, she's no longer sure she wants him to.
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Headline Publishing Group All Rhodes Lead Here
Book SynopsisIf you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don''t want to miss any of Mariana''s unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!''Everything Mariana writes is pure gold, and I credit her for my undying love of some of my favorite tropes: slow-burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine...Mariana is an absolute rockstar and a true gift to romance readers everywhere!'' - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis''When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time.'' - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tessa Bailey''An absolute binge-compelling, subtle, sweet and unforgettable-Zapata brings the heady, dizzy rush of the slow fall into love to the pages of The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Winnipeg is so much more than a slow burn, a sports
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Kodansha America, Inc Blue Lock 7
Book SynopsisIn the second selection's "rival battles," where the winners are able to take one of the losers from their team, Isagi and Nagi have just lost Bachira to Rin Itoshi and the other top strikers. Now they have to prove the strength of their individual abilities in a fight against Shouei Barou, the top scoring player in Wing 5. If they lose, they'll be at risk of disqualification... As Isagi takes the fight to King Barou, he's aiming to end up on the side of the prodigies!
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Canelo Dreaming of Christmas: An enthralling feel-good
Book SynopsisIt’s the dream Christmas: snow, mountains… and, er, an ex-boyfriend. But can Zoe still find love in the Alps?Dumped on Christmas Eve by her long-term boyfriend, it’s been a rough year for Zoe Lumsley. But then she gets an invitation she can’t refuse: an all expenses paid skiing holiday with old university friends.The bad news: her ex, Grant, will be there with his new girlfriend. But so will her former flatmate Billy, the organiser, and in the meantime he’s done rather well for himself. As Christmas in the Alps approaches, it’ll be great to see the old gang. Some more than others…Perfect for readers of Tilly Tenant, Holly Martin and Philippa Ashley, this is a magical festive getaway from the bestselling T.A. Williams.Praise for Dreaming of Christmas:‘I absolutely loved this one. T.A. Williams is a favourite of mine and this might be one of his best books yet. The setting and characters were perfect and I can’t wait to reread this one again sometime soon’ 5 star rating – NetGalley Reviewer – Taryn Lawrence‘T.A. never fails to please. His descriptions take you with him and his characters on their journey. I fell in love with them the scenery and the story. Just perfect’ 5 star rating – Author/Blogger review – Raven McAllan‘Dreaming of Florence will be one of the reading highlights of 2018 for me. An engrossing, cozy and heartwarming read.’ 5 star rating – NetGalley Reviewer – Sabine Foster‘T.A. Williams has the ability to transport the reader to whatever part of the world he wants to take them to with the simplest of words. Yet the way he weaves those words together will have you seeing exactly what he wants you to. Another brilliant story’ 5 star rating – NetGalley Reviewer – Fiona Wilson‘I love T.A. Williams books. This one was really good and kept hooked since the beginning. A very entertaining and enjoyable read. Strongly recommended.’ 5 star rating – NetGalley Reviewer – Anna Maria Giacassomo
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Cornerstone If Only You
Book Synopsis'A stunning mix of hilarious tropes, swoony romance and lovable, relatable characters. A must read for every romance lover!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love HypothesisBrace yourself for longing, laughter, and a swoony slow-burn in this brothers best friend sports romance about scoring the love of your life when you least expect to.ZiggyI'm the youngest player on the National Soccer team, the baby of my family, and thoroughly sick of being underestimated, so I've decided to take matters into my own hands . . .My brother's teammate and best friend Seb needs to save his reputation. I want to give mine an edge. So I propose a fake friendship with real benefits: spending time in the public eye, my good-girl image and his bad-boy notoriety rubbing off on each other. But will it be as easy as I think to keep him in the (fake) friend zone?SebastianMy hockey career and sponsorships are in jeopardy, so when Ziggy Bergman proposes a public "friendship" to rehab my image, it's an offer that even a self-respecting reprobate like myself can't refuse.It's simple: fake a friendship with Ziggy, fix my reputation, and get back to hockey - the one and only thing I love . . . until I find myself falling for the last person I should be: my best friend's sister.Praise for Chloe Liese:'I could curl up in Liese's writing for days, I love it so' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient'Absolute romantic perfection' Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners
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Sourcebooks, Inc Long Shot
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning author Kennedy Ryan comes the soul-gripping, unforgettable first installment of the Hoops trilogy.Iris DuPree meets August West in a sports bar during her last semester of college. It's the conversation of a lifetime and sends sparks flying in every direction. The connection is undeniable...but the timing is all wrong. August is poised for the NBA draft, and Iris belongs to another man-basketball's "golden boy" and August's long-time rival.The two go their separate ways, but they often recall that electric night and what could have been. While August has embarked on his all-star life, studded with wealth and fame, Iris's perfect public relationship has become a nightmare behind closed doors. A tarnished dream of fool's gold.When August re-enters her life, the world seems briefly bright again, but Iris's darkest nights are not over yet. To survive, she must build her own strength and trust that her bond with August can endure after all this time.Even when her fraudulent prince has vowed never to let her go.
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Little, Brown & Company Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 6
Book SynopsisIn order to get some camping funds, Nadeshiko goes looking for a new part-time job. But it looks like Chiaki, Aoi, and Ena are already camping?!
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Little, Brown & Company DIVE!!, Vol. 2
Book SynopsisAs Tomoki's natural genius for diving blossoms under the guidance of Coach Asaki, his relationships with the people around him sour. But even while suffering from the growing rifts in his life, Tomoki has to retain his focus as the trial meet for the Beijing training camp looms!
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Little, Brown & Company Monster Wrestling: Interspecies Combat Girls,
Book SynopsisCan Tirol and Ryuuka win the Monster Wrestling World Tag tournament, or will the cerberus and the dragon tear each other apart first?!
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Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Roy of the Rovers: The Best of the 1980s - Who
Book SynopsisMELCHESTER MELTDOWN! Relive the best Roy of the Rovers stories from the 1990s in this exciting anthology of reprinted classic strips, celebrating over 65 years of the iconic football comic.The dawn of this new decade was one that Melchester Rovers would want to forget. The 80/81 season was far from their finest hour with the threat of relegation snapping at their heels all throughout the season and exits from the F.A. Cup and the European Cup leaving the trophy cabinet bare. For star striker Roy Race it couldn't be worse. His obsession with the team had caused a strain on his marriage and fractured his relationship with teammates like the hot-headed Vic Guthrie. And then there was an attempt on his life...After being shot in December 1981, Roy lay in a coma for several weeks while Sir Alf Ramsey stepped into the dugout for Melchester. Life in a lower division beckons, but at least the Rovers will be the most stylish team on the pitch with their new Gola sponsored kits!
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Penguin Books Ltd Flying Finish
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Compelling, exciting, fast paced . . . A timeless story'' 5***** Reader Review''Action packed racing thriller from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Sit back and enjoy the ride'' 5***** Reader Review______When amateur jockey Lord Henry Grey decides on a whim to join the bloodstock market, transporting racehorses around the world, he''s sure he''s hit the good life. That is, until a horse unexpectedly dies in transit and a colleague vanishes. And when Grey discovers that both his predecessors also went missing in curious circumstances, he begins to doubt the wisdom of his career change. Now he must turn detective, or else his own disappearance could be next . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Flying Finish is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crTrade ReviewA regular winner * Sunday Express *As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *
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Penguin Books Ltd Even Money Francis Thriller
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Well-researched and expertly written, it is gripping from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''You really feel that you are involved with the plot and feel for the characters'' 5***** Reader Review______On Royal Ascot''s first day, bookmaker Ned Talbot watches helplessly as a string of favourites come in. With the punters totting up their winnings, he counts his losses.Then an old man steps forward with a very different claim. The father Ned never knew - believed to have been killed in a car crash long ago - is standing before him. Barely an hour later, Ned''s newly-found father is dying in Ascot''s car park. Stabbed by an unknown assailant, he warns Ned: ''be very careful''.But of whom? Of what? Ned races to discover the truth behind his father''s disappearance and sudden reappearance. It''s not just money
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Penguin Books Ltd Dead Cert
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A classic. If you like a rattling good yarn, then Dick Francis is your man!'' 5***** Reader Review''Brilliant, the pace keeps on racing through the whole book'' 5***** Reader Review''Gallops along and keeps you enthralled throughout. Riveting'' 5***** Reader Review______''Admiral met the fence perfectly. He rose to it as if flight were not only for birds. And he fell . . .''Alan York''s friend, jockey Bill Davidson, was killed in Admiral''s fall. After the race, York visits the fence and discovers a coil of wire lying beside the fence post and signs of where the wire had been attached.The fall was no accident - but murder. Unable to convince the police of this, York is forced to turn amateur sleuth and is soon on the trail of a ruthless gang of race-fixers operating out of Brighton.Now Alan''s Trade ReviewAs a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
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Penguin Books Ltd Nerve
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''You will be hard pushed to find a better storyteller. A brilliant read'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast and furious . . . Thrills and spills from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review______Rob Finn''s winning streak made him one of the most sought-after steeplechase jockeys. So his subsequent collapse in form surprised no one more than himself. As word spreads that Finn has lost his nerve, he discovers a well-managed campaign to discredit certain jockeys; in his own case, a plan assisted by horse doping. To find the culprits behind it, Finn will have to put everything on the line . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Nerve is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis wTrade ReviewAs a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *
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Penguin Books Ltd Trial Run
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Keeps you enthralled all the way through'' 5***** Reader Review''Full of intrigue from start to finish. Another Dick Francis success'' 5***** Reader Review''Edge-of-your-seat reading'' 5***** Reader Review______Ex-steeplechaser Randall Drew is reluctantly off to pre-Olympic games Moscow, as a favour to royalty. One of the blue bloods is destined to compete in the games and there are concerns - both of safety and of scandal - that only Drew, with his racing connections, can clear up.On arriving - speaking no Russian and wishing he were back home - Drew is supposed to identify and contact one Alyosha to clear up the scandal. Instead, he finds himself tailed by the KGB and embroiled in foiling a terrorist plot - or die trying.Home seems an awful long way away - and if he''s not careful, he''ll be going back in a box . Trade ReviewUnbeatable * Daily Mirror *Dick Francis's fiction has a secret ingredient - his inimitable knack of grabbing the reader's attention on page one and holding it tight until the very end * Sunday Telegraph *A neat and nasty, all-too-plausible plot * Financial Times *
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Little, Brown & Company Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 4
Book SynopsisNadeshiko's falls deeper and deeper in love with camping, and Rin's learning the joys of group camping for the first time! This time, everyone's going together...!
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Little, Brown & Company Yowamushi Pedal, Vol. 20
Book SynopsisOne wish. Teshima’s always had one desire when it comes to the sport of road racing-just once he wants to be the hero. And now, 400m before the Mountain Stage line, he has the opportunity of a lifetime! With Manami down for the count due to mechanical issues, nothing can stop him from clinching the win...right?
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Kodansha America, Inc Grand Blue Dreaming 1
Book SynopsisAfter graduating from an all-boys' high school, Iori Kitahara moves away from home to go to college in a seaside town. He's eager to start a new chapter in his life - one filled with dreams of reinventing himself, meeting beautiful girls, and reveling in his youth. But when his new abode is his uncle's dive shop, Iori's college debut doesn t turn out as glamorously as he planned! Can Iori keep himself afloat, or will the booze-fueled antics of his university's diving club wash him away?!
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Tokyopop Press Inc RePlay BL manga
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Penguin Books Ltd Lucky Hit
Book SynopsisOAKLEYI have one goal. To be drafted into the NHL and make my father proud. I''ve never been interested in dating, not when all of my spare time is spent at the rink perfecting my craft. There''s no time for distractions. I can''t afford them.But she came out of nowhere. Octavia Layton, the girl with the pretty smile and the broken heart. One night spent talking beneath the stars and now she won''t get out of my head.I never expected to see her again, but now she''s here in this new city, with ties to my new team, and I don''t think I''m strong enough to fight against her pull.AVAI hate hockey players. After a nasty breakup, I''ve sworn them all off for good. Or so I thought.We met when I had puffy eyes and a broken heart, but I didn''t know who he was until he shows up in my city months later as a new member of our local hockey team. The sweet guy who so easily made the ache in my chest go away with lame jokes and a swoon-wo
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Pan Macmillan End Zone
Book SynopsisDuring a season of unprecedented success, Gary becomes increasingly fixated on the threat of nuclear war. Both frightened and fascinated by the prospect, he listens to his team-mates discussing match tactics in much the same terms as generals might contemplate global conflict. But as the terminologies of football and nuclear war – the language of end zones – become interchanged, the polysemous nature of words emerges, and DeLillo forces us to see beyond the sterile reality of substitution.This clever and playful novel is a timeless and topical study of human beings' obsession with conflict and confrontation.Part of the Picador Collection, a series showcasing the best of modern literature.Trade ReviewAmerica's greatest living writer. * Observer *Nobody, it seems, could write better than this. No one could have a clearer vision of the micro-circuitry of post-modern life. * Evening Standard *Powerfully funny, oblique, testy, and playful, tearing along in dazzling cinematic spurts . . . A masterful novel. * Washington Post *
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Headline Publishing Group All Rhodes Lead Here
Book SynopsisIf you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that is captivating readers all over the world - then you don''t want to miss any of Mariana''s unique romances! No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree!''Mariana Zapata''s storytelling is incredible. I love the way she develops her characters and we get to watch all the goodness unfold. I never wanted this story to end'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I would give it more than 5 stars if it was an option'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Such a beautiful book and I literally do not know what to do with myself now that I''ve finished it'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I''m honestly convinced that Mariana Zapata has no idea how to write anything other than a masterpiece. Because just like all of he
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Cornerstone Everything for You
Book Synopsis'A stunning mix of hilarious tropes, swoony romance and lovable, relatable characters. A must read for every romance lover!' Ali Hazelwood, author of The Love HypothesisGavinWe've been teammates for two years, but it feels like Oliver Bergman's been on my last nerve for a lifetime. To make matters worse, he's obscenely attractive.Avoiding Oliver has been my survival tactic on and off the field. But when Coach drops the bomb that we're now co-captains, avoiding him becomes impossible, and keeping the truth from him is harder than ever.OliverLife was great until soccer legend Gavin Hayes joined the team. He's a giant - albeit gorgeous - grump who lives to rain on my parade. I've sworn off pranks so, rather than settle our differences the Bergman way, I've been killing Gavin with kindness... Just one problem: it's killing me as well.Coach has given us an ultimatum: put an end to our enmity or say goodbye to being captains. I'm prepared to make nice, but the last thing I expect is to discover an explosive attraction we can't ignore...An enemies-to-lovers, age gap sports romance about an upbeat rising soccer star with anxiety and his curmudgeonly veteran teammate who lives with chronic pain.Praise for Chloe Liese:'I could curl up in Liese's writing for days, I love it so' Helen Hoang, author of The Kiss Quotient'Absolute romantic perfection' Christina Lauren, author of The Unhoneymooners
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Faber & Faber The Sidekick
Book SynopsisONE OF THIS WEEK''S BEST NOVELS OF 2022The perfect novel for fans of The Last Dance, Hoop Dreams and Winning TimeExquisite. . . Warm, humane, and tragic.' JONATHAN LETHEM At his high school basketball try-outs, nerdy sports-obsessed Brian Blum meets new kid MarcusHayes. As a sportswriter, Brian spends the following twenty years tracking his friends' superstar NBAcareer. But when Marcus mounts his last dance comeback, after a couple of years out of the game,both men must face the tensions of their unlikely dynamic, and the disappointments of gettingolder.Praise for The Sidekick:There is something so compelling about the questions of whether these two friends, despite theirfraught history and hefty egos, will rekindle a genuine connection . . . you'll want to know how thegame turns out.' TLS Compelling and emotionally resonant.'
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Headline Publishing Group The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
Book SynopsisIf you loved From Lukov with Love - the sensational TikTok hit that captivates readers all over the world - then you don''t want to miss any of Mariana''s unique romances. No one writes slow burn like Mariana Zapata and her millions of fans agree! ''Everything Mariana writes is pure gold, and I credit her for my undying love of some of my favorite tropes: slow-burn, enemies to lovers, and grumpy/sunshine...Mariana is an absolute rockstar and a true gift to romance readers everywhere!'' - Ali Hazelwood, New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis''When I need a guaranteed five-star, slow burn romance, I pick up Mariana Zapata every time.'' - #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Tessa Bailey''An absolute binge-compelling, subtle, sweet and unforgettable-Zapata brings the heady, dizzy rush of the slow fall into love to the pages of The Wall of Winnipeg and Me. Winnipeg is so much more than a slow burn, a sports story, or a grumpy/sunshine delight-it''s all of those things rolled into an unputdownable feast of romance.'' - Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and Misadventures of a Curvy Girl.........................................Vanessa Mazur knows she''s doing the right thing. She shouldn''t feel bad for quitting. Being an assistant/housekeeper/fairy godmother to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was always supposed to be temporary. She has plans and none of them include washing extra-large underwear longer than necessary.But when Aiden Graves shows up at her door wanting her to come back, she''s beyond shocked.For two years, the man known as The Wall of Winnipeg couldn''t find it in him to tell her good morning or congratulate her on her birthday. Now? He''s asking for the unthinkable.What do you say to the man who is used to getting everything he wants?More dazzling praise for The Wall of Winnipeg and Me:''A seriously addictive slow burn romance. This book was seriously perfect.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''This one just really hit the spot for me. Great characters, slow burn romance, funny interactions, and when the heat finally hits, it''s delicious. I read straight through the night and have thought about Aidan all day'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. I cried even harder. I swooned and cried some more . . . This author has giving me back my love for reading and I couldn''t thank her enough'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''The character development and the build of the relationship between these two were done perfectly. It was all just beautiful'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''I really enjoyed this slow burn romance. . . The payoff was perfect - I constantly had a cheesy grin on my face. The characters, the story, it was all simply wonderful'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review''Slow burn. So good. Didn''t want it to end. What a romance!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review........................................Want more of Mariana''s delicious slow burn? Why not start with her sensational hit, From Lukov with Love! And don''t miss any of her romances beloved by millions of readers!When Gracie Met the GrumpDear AaronLingusRhythm, Chord & MalykhinThe Best ThingUnder LockeKultiWait for ItLuna and the LieHands DownAll Rhodes Lead Here
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Penguin Books Ltd His Greatest Muse
Book SynopsisTinsley Lowry is my obsession. Tinsley Lowry could be my downfall. I''ve known Tinsley since we were children, two souls tangled in a bond that defied explanation. Her name echoes in my mind like a song. The world sees me as a rockstar, but it''s her who sees the parts of me I''ve kept hidden from everyone else.When Tinsley joins me on my tour, and we travel from city to city, a nagging feeling grows that someone is lurking in the shadows, watching her, waiting for her. The protectiveness I''ve always felt for her is driving me to insanity.With each day that passes, it becomes clearer that I want more. My need for her has erupted into a raging inferno. I''m not seeking redemption; I''m embracing the darkness that defines me in an effort to keep her safe. Can my obsession protect her against what I can feel coming, or will it become what devours us both?
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Little, Brown & Company DIVE!!, Vol. 1
Book SynopsisTomoki has long been passionate about the blink-of-an-eye performances that take place on the platform of the 10m dive. But as a member of the Mizuki Diving Club, he'll need more than passion when his team's lackluster record leaves them on the outs with their sponsors! Given an ultimatum to qualify for the Olympics in one short year and a new coach to train under, Tomoki and his teammates compete for glory with the fate of their diving club riding on their shoulders!
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Polaris Publishing Limited Chasing a Rugby Dream Book One Kick Off
Book SynopsisJames Hook has spent 14 years as a professional rugby player, plying his trade for the Ospreys, Perpignan and Gloucester. He has won 81 caps for Wales, which include two World Cup campaigns, a Six Nations Grand Slam and he toured with the British & Irish Lions in 2009. He lives in Swansea.David Brayley is an author and sportswriter from Swansea. He has written two autobiographies for elite sportsmen, cricketer Tony Cottey and Wales international football captain, Ashley Williams, two official books for Swansea City and a cycling novel, Champion of Champions.Trade Review'James Hook has nailed it. A book packed with positive messages - what young rugby fans have been waiting for' -- Alan Pearey * Rugby World *'The perfect book for any parent to read with their kids. I absolutely loved it!' -- Sam Warburton, Wales and the British and Irish Lions'This book is a go-to every night before bed with my rugby-adoring sons. A great read for young and old' -- Greg Laidlaw'A great read. The perfect book to encourage kids to follow their rugby dreams' -- Tommy Bowe'Jimmy Joseph is one to watch ... I can't wait to read more' -- Tom Palmer
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HarperCollins Beautiful Country
Book Synopsisa society in which the dual systems of Communist Era state control and an emerging entrepreneurial culture exist in paradox.A top ranked junior tennis player in the U.S., Chase joins the practices of the Beijing National Junior Tennis Team and is immersed in the brutal, cut-throat world of Chinese sport.Trade Review"Simple but wonderful...authentic, pure and heartbreaking... (Thornton) is an exceptionally gifted young writer." -- Mo Yan, 2012 Nobel Laureate in Literature "This unsettling book about the moral encounter between America and China is a study of privilege, innocence, and risk. It is a tragedy of manners and a portrait of Beijing -- amplified and torqued and unmistakable." -- Evan Osnos, autor of Age of Ambition, winner of the National Book Award "A coming-of-age story that vividly encapsulates the complexities of the modern encounter between China and America. Indeed, this is in many ways the quintessential 'Chimerican' novel for the millennial generation. Disarming in its candor, addictively readable." -- Niall Ferguson, author of Kissinger: 1923-1968: The Idealist and Civilization J.R. Thornton has given his lucky readers a compelling story of innocence and experience, of east and west, of sport and pastime. Thornton is a writer of formidable talent and deep heart, and this nuanced and moving novel marks his arrival as a significant new voice in contemporary fiction. -- Bret Anthony Johnston, author of Remember Me Like This "Compelling and authentic... a story of China as told by an outsider. Through the perspective of a young American, we can see a different side to our country and ourselves - one that is unfamiliar, but real." -- Yu Hua, winner of the James Joyce Award and the Grinzane Cavour Prize
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fast Girls
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Fast Girls is a high-speed romp as ambitious and heart-pounding as its trio of track-star heroines...A gold medal read from Elise Hooper!" — Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network "Fast Girls is a compelling, thrilling look at what it takes to be a female Olympian in pre-war America. Rich with historical detail and brilliant story-telling, the book follows three athletes on their path to compete – and win – in a man’s world." — Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl and The Last Romantics "...kinetic, mesmerizing, and terrifically entertaining...A wonderful novel...it will surely appeal to anyone with an interest in the pioneering women who paved the rocky and uphill way for today’s female Olympians." — Jennifer Robson, international bestselling author of The Gown “...a moving novel of strength, courage, and ultimately perseverance. Expertly researched and deftly crafted...I was absolutely captivated by the lives, struggles, and triumphs of Betty, Helen and Louise.” — Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of The Lost Letter and In Another Time “Fast Girls is an inspiring tale. . . vibrant in its detailing and riveting in its story, and at times, I wanted to cheer. Like Louise, Helen, and Betty, I raced to the finish line. Highly recommended.” — Heather Webb, USA Today bestselling author "Fast Girls by Elise Hooper is my favorite type of historical novel, as it brings to light a lesser known story of incredible women...Fast Girls is rich in historical detail and so compelling, I rooted for ‘the girls’ all the way through and found the novel impossible to put down." — Jane Healey, bestselling author of The Beantown Girls “Fast Girls will hurl you down the track of American history and have you rooting for some of the toughest underdogs ever to aspire to Olympic gold...I couldn’t put this one down.” — Kerri Maher, author of The Kennedy Debutante and The Girl in White Gloves "I raced through this fast-paced novel on an exhilarating journey that begins with the humble beginnings of promising female runners and culminates in their inspiring and obstacle-filled quests for Olympic glory...Perfect for readers who want to be motivated by strong women and their pursuit of seemingly-impossible dreams." — Susie Orman Schnall, author of The Subway Girls and We Came Here to Shine "Hooper celebrates three unheralded female athletes in a tale spanning three Olympiads...For fans of historical fiction about real people, and stories about little-known female heroes breaking through barriers.” — Booklist (starred review) "Told in intricate detail, against the backdrop of a world on the brink of war, the novel shines a light on these long- overlooked athletes." — Real Simple Magazine "Hooper has delivered a stunning, multi-layered gem of a novel. With stark frankness, she illuminates the racism, sexism, and homophobia of the era. Yet, while the three protagonists are often victimized, they never allow themselves to become victims…Readers will be richly rewarded." — Historical Novels Review Praise for Learning to See: “Hooper makes me not only feel for Lange, but also wish I could call her up like her friend, Imogen [Cunningham], and tell her I’m coming over for a visit.” — Forbes Praise for Learning to See: “Hooper excels at humanizing giants...seamlessly weaving together the time, places and people in Lange’s life.... For photo buffs, reading the book will be like discovering the secret backstory of someone they thought they knew.” — Washington Post Praise for The Other Alcott: “Her adventures illuminate the world of intrepid female artists in the late 1800s, a milieu too little appreciated today.... The Other Alcott comes alive in its development of the relationship between Louisa and May.” — New York Times, Sunday Review of Books
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Happiest Girl in the World
Book Synopsis “Propulsive, transfixing, and disturbing. I could not set the book down. Harrowing and fearlessly honest, The Happiest Girl in the World is a haunting read because it couldn''t have done justice to its subjects - fictional and real - any other way.” —PopsugarOne of Good Morning America''s Best Books of April! From the acclaimed author of Mercy House comes a gripping new novel about a young woman’s dreams of Olympic gymnastic gold—and what it takes to reach the top For Sera Wheeler, the Olympics is the reason for everything. It’s why she trains thirty hours a week, starves herself to under 100 pounds, and pops Advil like Tic Tacs. For her mother, Charlene, hungry for glory she never had, it’s why she rises before dawn to drive Sera to practice in a different state, and why the family scrimps, saves, and fractures. It’s why, when Sera’s best friend reports the gymnastics doctor to the authority who selects the Olympic Team, Sera denies what she knows about his treatments, thus preserving favor. Their friendship shatters. But Sera protected her dream—didn’t she? Sera doubles down, taping broken toes, numbing torn muscles, and pouring her family’s resources into the sport. Soon she isn’t training for the love of gymnastics. She’s training to make her disloyalty worthwhile. No matter the cost. The Happiest Girl in the World explores the dark history behind an athlete who stands on the world stage, biting gold. It''s about the silence required of the exceptional, a tarnished friendship, and the sacrifices a parent will make for a child, even as a family is torn apart. It’s about the price of greatness.Trade Review"A brilliant and often heartbreaking account of a young girl striving to live a complicated dream, The Happiest Girl In The World probes the tragedy of the at-all-costs mentality that fuels Olympic performances." — Blythe Lawrence, co-author of Aly Raisman’s Fierce: How Competing For Myself Changed Everything "Happiest Girl in the World is a searing look at elite gymnastics and the lengths an athlete will go to reach her goal. Dillon writes a harrowing story about how hope can be saddled with burdens, and sacrifice can wear down the soul. Timely and spirited, I devoured this book." — Elissa R. Sloan, author of The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes "The Happiest Girl in the World is a tender reflection on the importance of second chances, the ways in which both courage and cowardice can break a person, and what it takes to make yourself whole again." — Meghan MacLean Weir, author of The Book of Essie “Propulsive, transfixing, and disturbing. I could not set the book down. Harrowing and fearlessly honest, The Happiest Girl in the World is a haunting read because it couldn't have done justice to its subjects — fictional and real — any other way.” — Popsugar "As she did with the Catholic Church in Mercy House, Dillon lays bare the sins of the U.S. gymnastic world and all those who enable this sport... Dillon sticks the landing with this layered book about abuse, drive, family expectations, and trauma." — Library Journal (starred review) "Whether readers can name every Olympian gymnast from the past 40 years or can't tell a Yurchenko from a Mustafina, Dillon's latest novel will enthrall. A natural next read for fans of Hannah Orenstein's Head over Heels (2020) or the Netflix documentary Athlete A." — Booklist (starred review) "Dillon (Mercy House) explores the dark side of elite gymnastics in her engrossing ripped-from-the-headlines latest... Dillon’s nuanced treatment makes for a stirring and complicated picture... Dillon’s excellent psychological drama will stay with readers." — Publishers Weekly “A life-altering debut featuring fierce, funny, and irreverent women who battle the most powerful institution in the world. This is the book we’ve all been waiting for.” — Amy Schumer "Never underestimate the power of a group of women. Fierce, thoughtful, and dramatic--this is a story of true courage." — Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author “In Mercy House, Alena Dillon gives us one of fiction’s more unlikely lovable heroines: elderly, dynamic Sister Evelyn, whose tale—and that of her housemates—is as unexpected as it is moving. This is a thoughtful, accomplished debut.” — Therese Ann Fowler, New York Times bestselling author of Z, A Well-Behaved Woman, and A Good Neighborhood “[A] stirring, fiery debut...Dillon balances her protagonist’s righteous anger with an earnest exploration of Evie’s faith and devotion to justice and community service. This uncompromising story will light up book clubs.” — Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Canary Girls
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A sprawling, ambitious story. The good, the bad, and the ugly sides of war on the homefront are highlighted in this uplifting story." — Kirkus Reviews “An eye-opening and detailed novel about remarkable female soldiers. . . Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women’s lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty.” — Kirkus Reviews on Switchboard Soldiers “Enchanting…Chiaverini brings her singular characters to life, including real historical figures, as they become united in the quest to serve their country. Fans of historical fiction will be captivated.” — Publishers Weekly on Switchboard Soldiers “So much new information is packed into this story that it becomes the best kind of history lesson…Chiaverini makes it easy to identify with and care about these women… The dangers of war are neatly integrated into daily lives and geographic location, and Chiaverini also addresses gender and race inequities and the insidious dangers of the spread of influenza on overseas troop transport.” — Library Journal (starred review) on Switchboard Soldiers “Chiaverini never loses her focus on her four extraordinarily courageous, resourceful, yet relatable narrators. Chiaverini’s many fans and every historical fiction reader who enjoys strong female characters, will find much to love in this revealing WWII novel.” — Booklist on Resistance Women “Chiaverini offers an intimate and historically sound exploration of the years leading up to and through WWII . . . exceptionally insightful, making for a sweeping and memorable WWII novel.” — Publishers Weekly on Resistance Women
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Canary Girls
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Fangirl Down UK
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!" — Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Merry Little Meet Cute “Nothing makes my heart catch fire like a Tessa Bailey book. She is all things magic and dirty talk.” — Elena Armas, New York Times bestselling author of The Spanish Love Deception “Bailey writes banter and rom-com scenarios with aplomb, but for those who like their romance on the spicier side, she’s also the Michelangelo of dirty talk. She wields filth like Da Vinci does a paintbrush, and there’s a lot to be said for an author who can fill such exchanges with all the requisite heat, enthusiastic consent, and yes, even humor, of such a scenario without veering into corny territory.” — Entertainment Weekly “The tenderness, vulnerability and heat I am always guaranteed with a Tessa Bailey book are the reasons she is one of my all-time favorite authors.” — Sally Thorne “Tessa Bailey’s writing stands out in all the right sexy ways.” — Buzzfeed “Tessa Bailey writes pure magic.” — Alexis Daria
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc First Down
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Vintage Publishing The Natural
Book SynopsisBernard Malamud, one of America's most important novelists and short-story writers, was born in Brooklyn in 1914. He took his B.A. degree at the City College of New York and his M.A. at Colombia University. From 1940 to 1949 he taught in various New York schools, and then joined the staff of Oregon State University, where he stayed until 1961. Thereafter, he taught at Bennington State College, Vermont. His remarkable, and uncharacteristic first novel, The Natural, appeared in 1952. Malamud received international acclaim with the publication of The Assistant (1957, winner of the Rosenthal Award and the Daroff Memorial Award). His other works include The Magic Barrel (1958, winner of the National Book Award), Idiots First (1963, short stories), The Fixer (1966, winner of a second National Book Award and a Pulitzer Prize), Pictures of Fidelman (1969), The Tenants (1971), Rembrandt's Hat (1973, short stories), Dubin's LivesTrade ReviewA rich original of the first rank -- Saul BellowOne of the best writers in the English language... His work embeds itself into one's consciousness and refuses to be dislodged * Sunday Times *The Natural by Bernard Malamud shows the agony, destruction and pathos that come often with great sports talent -- Sid Waddell, sports commentator * Independent *This book established that we could have a serious adult baseball novel by playing with the parallels between mythical elements in the game and mythical elements in literature * Chicago Tribune *Bernard Malamud's The Natural that still leads the field [for novels about baseball]. It is one of the landmarks of a period in US fiction when Jewish novelists dominated the scene with work of the highest ambition * Metro *
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Penguin Books Ltd Crossfire
Book SynopsisDiscover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another excellent book from the Francis stable'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent gripping story in true Francis fashion'' 5***** Reader Review''Usual Dick Francis excellence. Gripping from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Captain Thomas Forsyth''s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he is badly wounded by a roadside bomb.Returning home to his mother - a racehorse trainer and the ''First Lady'' of racing - Tom discovers the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form.Soon he finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are put to the ultimate test . . . kill or be killed?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Crossfire is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers fr
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Penguin Books Ltd ROCK of Ages From boom days to Zoom days
Book SynopsisThe No 1 Bestseller!When a shameless rugby legend and a distinguished grey lady get together sparks are bound to fly. And when that legend is South Dublin''s favourite socialite, Ross O''Carroll-Kelly, and the grey lady is the Irish Times, the result is, well, legendary. From locked-in in Donnybrook to locked-down in Killiney, Ross and the old gal have been through a lot. Now, you can enjoy the very best of his efforts to keep her entertained . . . - His adventures with the Mount Anville Moms WhatsApp group- His daughter Honor''s infamous production of South Side Story- His father''s court battles with Denis O''Brien- His wife Sorcha''s efforts to force her banana bread on the neighbours- His son Ronan''s attempt to make it as a Mixed Martial Arts fighterFrom the sheer joy of taking his feral triplets to their first Ireland v. England match, to the sheer misery of Kiely''s pub (his spiritual home) cloTrade ReviewRoss is a national institution * Irish Times *The single greatest chronicler of our times * Irish Independent *
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