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Book SynopsisThe legendary novel from the bestselling author of The Queen''s Gambit about an ambitious pool shark who discovers what it takes to make the big time. The basis for the acclaimed film starring Paul Newman.To the strangers he plays in darkened pool halls, at first “Fast” Eddie Felson seems like a sloppy pool player with bright eyes and an extraordinary grin. But when real money is on the line, they see that Eddie is a hustler of the first order. But Eddie’s got ambitions and wants to quit his two-bit hustling for the big time. And when he sets his sights on Minnesota Fats, the best pool player in the country, he knows this match will be a true test of his skill—and he knows he can win. But what Eddie doesn’t know is that the game of pool isn’t all about skill. It’s about guts and stamina, and, above all, character. 

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Book Synopsis2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards FinalistWho was Harold Spencer? All D.C. Lawyer Jack Patterson knew was that Spencer's dead body had been found on the 18th Green of Columbia Country Club, cancelling Jack's Saturday golf game. Who is Rachel Goodman? Her name has been plastered on the front page of every newspaper in the country for weeks, branded as a thief of confidential info vital to U.S. National Security and a spy for Israel. She is also the daughter of Jack's long-time friend and mentor, Ben Jennings. Despite the opposition, Jack feels compelled to defend Rachel. He goes to work against the government, the all-powerful military-industrial complex, most of the press and Congress, all of whom are convinced that Rachel is guilty and should receive the death penalty for her treason.Clovis Jones, Jack's friend, is the victim of a vicious attack. The more Jack digs, the more complicated and dangerous his work becomes. Even a volunteer group of Navy SEALs may not be enou

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Book SynopsisSeth Burkettis a sports writer and social media manager who has worked with some of the world's biggest football stars including Ronaldinho, David Luiz and Wayne Rooney to create content, as well as their own social media channels. He is the author ofThe Boy in Brazil, which was shortlisted for Football Book of the Year at the 2015 British Sport Book Awards andDeveloping the Modern Footballer Through FutsalandFootball's Coming Out, which was longlisted for the 2016 William Hill Sport Book of the Year. Most recently he has released his first children's book,No Final Whistle, and worked with football YouTubers Woody and Kleiny on their autobiography.

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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!''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.........................................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?........................................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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Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Booker PrizeLonglisted for the Women''s Prize for FictionA New York Times Notable Book of the YearNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, NPR, and KirkusA taut, enthralling first novel about grief, sisterhood, and a young athlete's struggle to transcend herself.Eleven-year-old Gopi has been playing squash since she was old enough to hold a racket. When her mother dies, her father enlists her in a quietly brutal training regimen, and the game becomes her world. Slowly, she grows apart from her sisters. Her life is reduced to the sport, guided by its rhythms: the serve, the volley, the drive, the shot and its echo.But on the court, she is not alone. She is with her pa. She is with Ged, a thirteen-year-old boy with his own formidable talent. She is with the players who have come before her. She is in awe. An indelible coming-of-age story, Chetna Maroo's

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Book SynopsisNamed a Best Book of 2020 by NPR and Lit Hub. A Los Angeles Times Bestseller. A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceIn The Cactus League [Emily Nemens] provides her readers with what amounts to a miniature, self-enclosed world that is funny and poignant and lovingly observed. --Charles McGrath, The New York Times Book ReviewAn explosive, character-driven odyssey through the world of baseballJason Goodyear is the star outfielder for the Los Angeles Lions, stationed with the rest of his team in the punishingly hot Arizona desert for their annual spring training. Handsome, famous, and talented, Goodyear is nonetheless coming apart at the seams. And the coaches, writers, wives, girlfriends, petty criminals, and diehard fans following his every move are eager to find out why-as they hide secrets of their own.Humming with the energy of a ballpark before the first pitch, Emily Nemens's The Cact

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Book SynopsisIntroducing a character as viscerally believable and unforgettable as any in fiction, The All-American is a triumph—full of energy, dark humor, suspense, and hard-won wisdom.Trade Review"A compulsively readable page-turner that continues to surprise. The novel burns." -- Krys Lee, author of How I Became a North Korean"With lean, propulsive prose, Joe Milan Jr. has created an unforgettable character in American fiction. Part high drama, part dark comedy of the absurd, The All-American is as wonderfully entertaining as it is moving, and I simply could not put it down." -- Andre Dubus III, author of Townie"An irreverent, bold page-turner, self-assured and engrossing, this is one of those rare first novels that breathes new life into the journey toward self-revelation. Endlessly rewarding." -- Mat Johnson, author of Invisible Things"A potent, spellbinding novel about the meaning of family and the pull of home. Joe Milan Jr. is a writer with guts and talent." -- Jean Chen Ho, author of Fiona and Jane"A funny and heartbreaking novel that gets to the heart of our post-national world." -- Jess Row, author of White Flights"An explosively powerful, unpretentiously original, darkly comic novel about dreams fulfilled by the most unexpected, convoluted path. There are no model minorities, no redemptions, neither heroes nor villains, only those who strive against the odds." -- Xu Xi, author of Habit of a Foreign Sky"With the speed, power, and vision of a superior running back, Joe Milan Jr. renders Bucky’s odyssey with extraordinary energy and urgency." -- Chris Bachelder, author of The Throwback Special"A profoundly moving meditation on nationhood, belonging, and the possibility of rebirth. With this incredible debut, Joe Milan Jr. has rocketed himself into the literary stratosphere." -- Junot Diaz, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao"Milan sustains in his narrator an amusingly bewildered, blundering, bumptious voice along with a leavening sense of absurdity…An unusual take on undocumented immigration that makes for a strong debut." -- Kirkus (starred review)

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Book SynopsisFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ANXIOUS PEOPLE AND A MAN CALLED OVE, FREDRIK BACKMAN**NOW A MAJOR HBO TV SERIES**''I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown and felt ripped apart by the events in the book'' JOJO MOYES''I couldn''t put it down. Heart-rending and engrossing'' 5***** Reader Review_________In a large Swedish forest, Beartown hides a dark secret . . .Cut-off from everywhere else, it experiences the kind of isolation that tears people apart.And each year, more and more of the town is swallowed by the forest.Then the town is offered a bright new future.But it is all put in jeopardy by a single, brutal act.It divides the town into those who think it should be hushed up and forgotten, and those who''ll risk the future to see justice done.Who will speak up?Could you stand by and stay silent?Trade ReviewI wasn't sure I would love a novel centred on hockey - but as with Friday Night Lights this is actually a story about people - about strength and tribal loyalty and what we unwittingly do when trying to show our boys how to be men. I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book -- Jojo Moyes * bestselling author of Me Before You *Surrounded by impenetrable forests, it recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. This is a mature, compassionate novel. * Sunday Times *A story about families, about friendship and loyalty, inequality, female vulnerability, male back-slapping, and parenthood ... No person's story is too little to be told, Backman includes them all. A novel with a big heart * Jönköpings-Posten, Sweden *A kind of problem play that moves extremely skilfully near the melodramatic without derailing. Its originality is substantial and the book credibly conveys the dual faces of everyday life. An impressive novel, like no other * BTJ, Sweden *Friday Night Lights for Swedes -- O MagazineAs popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson. * The New York Times Book Review *Backman is a masterful writer, his characters familiar yet distinct, flawed yet heroic. . . There are scenes that bring tears, scenes of gut-wrenching despair, and moments of sly humor. . .Like Friday Night Lights, this is about more than youth sports; it's part coming-of-age novel, part study of moral failure, and finally a chronicle of groupthink in which an unlikely hero steps forward to save more than one person from self-destruction. A thoroughly empathetic examination of the fragile human spirit, Backman's latest will resonate a long time. * Kirkus Reviews *Praise for A Man Called Ove * - *It's warm, funny, and ultimately almost unbearably moving * Daily Mail *Delightful ... the perfect holiday read * Evening Standard *A warm and tender story about love, loss and second chances, peppered with memorable characters, wonderful set pieces and some beautifully black humour. Ove is a joy from start to finish * Gavin Extence, author of The Universe versus Alex Woods *An uplifting, life-affirming and often comic tale of how kindness, love and happiness can be found in the most unlikely places * Sunday Express *Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either * Independent *

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Beartown and Fredrik Backman * : *I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book -- Jojo Moyes * bestselling author of Me Before You *Surrounded by impenetrable forests, it recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. This is a mature, compassionate novel * The Sunday Times *Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either * Independent *As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson. * The New York Times Book Review *Friday Night Lights for Swedes * O Magazine *A kind of problem play that moves extremely skilfully near the melodramatic without derailing. Its originality is substantial and the book credibly conveys the dual faces of everyday life. An impressive novel, like no other * BTJ, Sweden *Praise for Us Against You * - *A story about families, about friendship and loyalty, inequality, female vulnerability, male back-slapping, and parenthood ... No person's story is too little to be told, Backman includes them all. A novel with a big heart * Jönköpings-Posten, Sweden *Evident in all [Backman] novels is an apparent ability to state a truth about humanity with breathtaking elegance * Kirkus Reviews *This is a tale of the pitfalls of group mentality as well as the loss of an innocence we all take for granted-and it will grip you from start to finish * Canadian Living *Backman is the Dickens of our age, and though you'll cry, your heart is safe in his hands * Green Valley News, Arizona *Backman is a masterful writer, his characters familiar yet distinct, flawed yet heroic. . . There are scenes that bring tears, scenes of gut-wrenching despair, and moments of sly humor. . .Like Friday Night Lights, this is about more than youth sports; it's part coming-of-age novel, part study of moral failure, and finally a chronicle of groupthink in which an unlikely hero steps forward to save more than one person from self-destruction. A thoroughly empathetic examination of the fragile human spirit, Backman's latest will resonate a long time. * Kirkus Reviews *A light hearted, deeply moving novel about a grumpy but loveable curmudgeon who finds his solitary world * CBS Local *Backman's ability to tell stories in pictures is one of his strongest merits, not least how he describes relationships . . . It's rare that one cares about so many characters in a book, and seldom that one comes so close to a whole community. But the leading role in Backman's novels about Beartown is, after all, played by the sports community. It's a love declaration of the highest order * Göteborgs-Posten, Sweden *Mr. Backman cements his standing as a writer of astonishing depth and proves that he also has very broad range plus the remarkable ability to make you understand the feelings of each of a dozen different characters. . . . The story is fully packed with wise insights into the human experience causing characters and readers to ponder life's great question of who we are, what we hope to be and how we should lead our lives * The Washington Times *Fredrik Backman writes wonderfully about men, with a love and understanding for the ones who would rather solve conflicts with their fists. It's hard not to love it * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *A brilliant sequel . . . Backman writes about loyalty and love, but also captures the feelings of athletes in a vibrant way * Skaraborgs Allehanda, Sweden *Backman knows how to construct a thrilling plot, and what he writes engages . . . And when he hits his stride among the emotions, the sentimental turns into an asset - like a hockey puck straight to the heart * Landskrona Posten, Sweden *It's obvious that Fredrik Backman loves sports and no one is as good at evoking feelings as he is. You are thrown between laughter and tears in the space of one sentence to the next. At the same time, this might be his most earnest and serious, if you can understand what I mean, novel to date. It takes an even bigger grip on the world than the previous novel in the series did. Now we can only wait for the next chapter * Värmlands Folkblad, Sweden *What you get in a Fredrik Backman work is wonderful writing andbrilliant insights into things that truly matter - right vs. wrong, fear vs.courage, love vs. hate, the importance and limits of friendship andloyalty, and more. Fredrik Backman is one of the world's best and mostinteresting novelists. He is a giant among the world's great novelists -and this literary giant is still growing. * Washington Times, US *In his dark but warmhearted way, Backman is a psychologist, and hisinsights are on display again in Us Against You...he creates an astuteemotional world much bigger than a small Swedish town. It's a novel youcan sink into. * Chicago Tribune, US *If Alexander McCall Smith's and Maeve Binchy's novels had a lovechild, the result would be the work of Swedish writer Fredrik Backman /.../ Backman's novels have wide appeal, and for good reason. Us AgainstYou takes a lyrical look at how a community heals, how families recoverand how individuals grow. * Washington Post, US *Deftly explores recovery and rebirth. * US Weekly, US *Backman (A Man Called Ove) returns to the hockey-obsessed village ofhis previous novel Beartown to chronicle the passion, violence,resilience, and humanity of the people who live there in this engrossingtale of small-town Swedish life /.../ Backman's excellent novel has anatmosphere of both Scandinavian folktale and Greek tragedy. Darknessand grit exist alongside tenderness and levity, creating a blunt realismthat brings the setting's small-town atmosphere to vivid life. * Publishers Weekly, US *There is even more potential for book group discussion here asBackman explores violence, political maneuvering, communities,feminism, sexuality, criminality, the role of sports in society, and whatmakes us all tick. * Library Journal *Starred Review*, US *Readers, take a break from the heat this summer to visit the icy streetsof Beartown. Immerse yourself in Us Against You, for once you open thisbook, you won't be able to resist falling into the hockey town out in thewoods. Live among the residents for a few days. I guarantee that it willbe tough to say goodbye when you turn the last page. Fredrik Backmanhas a rare talent for reaching inside his readers and coaxing out theirdeepest emotions while weaving a riveting tale that stays with you for along time. Don't miss out on this phenomenal novel. * The Book Reporter, US *Through Backman's astute examination of humanity, Us Against You will elicit snickers and full-blown belly laughs. It will rip out hearts, thenreplace them stronger than before. Most of all, it is sure to promptreaders to examine their lives in order to be better people, if only inmicroscopic ways. * Shelf Awareness , US *Dark and gritty, but peppered with moments of breath-catching hope. * Modern Mrs. Darcy, US *The sequel to Beartown is finally here, and it does not disappoint. * Hello Giggles, US *This is a tale of the pitfalls of group mentality as well as the loss of aninnocence we all take for granted - and it will grip you from start to finish. * Canadian Living, Canada *Just as the cult TV hit Friday Night Lights wasn't just about high-schoolfootball, this sequel to Beartown is about more than small-town hockey.Us Against You is a story of hopes, dreams, loyalty, friendship, and - aftersomeone is left for dead - the lengths people will go to for the love of the game. * Hello! Canada, Canada *We have a rare book for you. [Us Against You] is not only about hockeyand sports. It's about everything that makes a man a man. * Pravo, Czech Republic *Backman uses an abundance of thrilling hints about upcoming events,and it works. You simply have to continue reading. The story iswonderful, deeply touching and very thought-provoking, and hats offagain to the author's ability to portray people and trends in society. Thenovel plays on your entire register of emotions, and you live and breathealongside the many different characters, all of which are precisely and empathetically depicted. * Litteratursiden, Denmark *A beautiful and brutal drama. * Kristeligt Dagblad, Denmark *"Fredrik Backman is one of Sweden's best authors. He's mastered howto depict a village and its citizens so that you both love and hate them./.../ Backman writes with emotion, and it goes straight to your heart. /.../As always with Backman, there's still hope for humanity, because wherethere is violence and hatred, there is also forgiveness and love." * Bogblogger, Denmark *Us Against You is an excellent novel that's easy to read and skillfullyhandles great themes. /.../ The world created by Backman lives andbreathes and the characters are both human and complex. * Aamuset, Finland *Backman keeps you hooked from the first to the last page. For allBeartown fans, Us Against You feels like coming home. * Hebban, Netherlands *Fredrik Backman writes wonderfully about men, with a love andunderstanding for the ones who would rather solve conflicts with theirfists. It's hard not to love it. * Dagens Nyheter, Sweden *Backman knows how to construct a thrilling plot, and what he writesengages. /.../ And when he hits his stride among the emotions, thesentimental turns into an asset - like a hockey puck straight to the heart. * Landskrona Posten, Sweden *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Hannah Grace and Lauren Asher BLOODSTREAM is a sizzling new enemies-to-lovers racing romance!***He's a world champion. She's the new girl on the grid. Will their sizzling chemistry throw him off track? As the new social media manager for Revolution Racing, Faith is ready to get her drivers in front of the world. With their sizzling good looks, champagne lifestyles, and charming smiles it''s going to be easy. But Julien Moretz is the obstacle she never saw coming. The renowned World Champion doesn''t need his personal life splashed across the internet. He''s here to race and he''s here to win.Julien has too much at stake to let someone see the real him. But Faith isn''t the woman he first thought, and Julien isn''t the bad boy he shows the world.No matter how hard they try to push each other away, as they discover the people behind the media, Faith and Julien could be the most scandalous story of

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Book SynopsisJump jockey Harry Radcliffe is thrown into another dark mystery when a good friend is left fighting for his life after being struck by a bullet.A day of celebration quickly turns into a nightmare for champion jockey Harry Radcliffe and his friend, horsebox driver Keith Whelan, when Keith is brutally shot in the head while driving the pair back from an engagement party. But was the bullet that smashed through the horsebox windscreen really meant for Keith, or for Harry himself? Harry escapes unscathed from the bloody scene, but Keith is left fighting for his life in hospital. It seems that Harry is dead lucky to be alive.Despite his recent vow to focus solely on his racing, Harry determines to find out who committed such a brutal act, and quickly finds himself drawn into horse racing''s dark and dangerous underbelly. Will his pursuit of justice for Keith prove to be a deadly step too far?

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Book SynopsisJump jockey Harry Radcliffe is thrown into another dark mystery when a good friend is left fighting for his life after being struck by a bullet.A day of celebration quickly turns into a nightmare for champion jockey Harry Radcliffe and his friend, horsebox driver Keith Whelan, when Keith is brutally shot in the head while driving the pair back from an engagement party. But was the bullet that smashed through the horsebox windscreen really meant for Keith, or for Harry himself? Harry escapes unscathed from the bloody scene, but Keith is left fighting for his life in hospital. It seems that Harry is dead lucky to be alive.Despite his recent vow to focus solely on his racing, Harry determines to find out who committed such a brutal act, and quickly finds himself drawn into horse racing''s dark and dangerous underbelly. Will his pursuit of justice for Keith prove to be a deadly step too far?

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Book SynopsisJump jockey Harry Radcliffe is thrown into another dark mystery when a good friend is left fighting for his life after being struck by a bullet.A day of celebration quickly turns into a nightmare for champion jockey Harry Radcliffe and his friend, horsebox driver Keith Whelan, when Keith is brutally shot in the head while driving the pair back from an engagement party. But was the bullet that smashed through the horsebox windscreen really meant for Keith, or for Harry himself? Harry escapes unscathed from the bloody scene, but Keith is left fighting for his life in hospital. It seems that Harry is dead lucky to be alive.Despite his recent vow to focus solely on his racing, Harry determines to find out who committed such a brutal act, and quickly finds himself drawn into horse racing''s dark and dangerous underbelly. Will his pursuit of justice for Keith prove to be a deadly step too far?

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Book SynopsisNick Has Written A Book The Readers Don''t Want To End! Mechanical Business Magazine. Only one thing matters on the Hill ranch in southeast Colorado: Work. Money''s tight and if a motorcycle is burning gasoline, it better be for good reason. The family''s single foray into racing ended in disaster and proved once and for all that a motorcycle is just another ranch tool to move cows, run errands or transport a kid to school. The racing world of southern California couldn''t be more opposite. Motorcycles get trailered to the track and raced just for fun, then cleaned and prepared to race again the next weekend. The dirt bikes owned by the Jupiter family of Redlands, California, were never to be used as tools of any kind. They were owned for only one reason: Racing fun! A Yamaha-sponsored demo-ride program at the Pueblo County Fair near the Hill ranch uncovers enormous talent and some unfinished business, launching a string of events that brings these two disparate worlds of rural Colorad

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Book SynopsisDiscover the sizzling brother's-best-friend, small town romance that went viral on TikTok - now in a special edition with an exclusive sneak peek at the next book in the series and a Q&A with the author!She's off-limits, but he's never been good at following the rules . . .'A sweet slow burn . . . sunshine in written form' - Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author For the first time in her life, Clementine 'Emmy' Ryder has no idea what she's doing. She's accomplished everything on her to-do list. She left her small hometown of Meadowlark, Wyoming, went to college, and made a career for herself by doing her favorite thing: riding horses. But after an accident makes it impossible for her to get back into the saddle, she has no choice but to return to the hometown she always wanted to escape.Luke Brooks is Meadowlark's most notorious bad boy, bar owner, and bachelor. He's also the unofficial fifth member of the Ryder family. As Emmy's older brother's best friend, Luke spent most of his childhood antagonizing her. It's been years since he's seen her, but when she walks into his bar and back into his life, he can't take his eyes off her. Against his better judgment, he wants to do a whole lot more than just look at her. As things between Emmy and Brooks heat up, it gets more difficult for him to keep his hands off of her. Can he help her get her spark back? Or will they both go up in flames?5* READER REVIEWS FOR DONE AND DUSTED'SUCH a joy to read''The plot . . . amazing, the characters . . . amazing and the spice . . . AMAZING''This was so cute!!!''I am absolutely + utterly obsessed with this book''I ate this book up!'

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Book SynopsisVisigoth is a portrait of the American male—gritty, violent, and fascinating. The protagonists in this collection of stories come from all walks of life—hockey players, middle managers, political hopefuls, and wayward husbands—but all share a tendency to turn towards violence when life begins spinning out of control. In "The Flyweight," an all-star high-school wrestler struggles with his own success and the expectations of others when he begins hearing voices after a schizophrenic breakdown. "Visigoth," the title story, depicts a college hockey player unable to understand that his relationship with an English professor is over. The novella "The Free Fall" focuses on a cycle of escalating violence in small farming and mining towns and the effect that it has on the main character and his family. Sharp, inquisitive, and witty, Visigoth challenges the reader to question the popular glory of violence in all its manifestations.

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of MALIBU RISING, DAISY JONES & THE SIX and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO'It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it' EMILY HENRY'A crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport' THE TIMES'Jenkins Reid has written yet another page turner . . . [it] will have you hooked' INDEPENDENTCarrie Soto is the greatest player the world has ever seen.But six years after her last match, she watches a young British tennis player steal her world record - and Carrie knows she has to go back and reclaim her rightful place at the top. Even if the world doesn't believe in her. Even if it almost breaks her.This is a story about the cost of greatness and the burden of fame.The fight for a place in history is about to begin . . .'It artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally' STYLIST'A portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned' ERIN KELLYTrade ReviewA portrait of female ambition in all its raw and divine glory, Carrie Soto will stay with you long after the last page is turned -- Erin KellyThis Nineties tennis romp is a crowd-pleaser. Taylor Jenkins Reid captures all the sweat, rivalry and glamour of elite sport * The Times *In typical TJR fashion, it artfully combines the heady glamour of elite sport with questions about what happens when we find ourselves winning professionally, but losing personally . . . an escapist beach read * Stylist *An exhilarating, immersive and gripping ode to the cost of greatness, this is Taylor Jenkins Reid's best book yet. Carrie Soto is an icon for the ages. Five stars, ten out of ten, an A+ and more from me! -- Laura Jane WilliamsThere's something about Carrie I will take forward with me in my life, and be a little better for. This book comes out in a few short weeks and you should preorder it. It made me cry twice, and when I finished reading, I had to sit for a minute with the hole it left in my chest . . . just order it -- Emily HenryFans of Taylor Jenkins Reid will adore this * Stellar *Just like Carrie Soto, it's such a thrill to watch Taylor Jenkins Reid get better and better . . . she uses fame to illuminate the battles every woman has to fight - and in doing so, makes the reader feel powerful, too -- Caroline O'DonoghueAddictive, fun and heartwarming. You will never want to leave Carrie Soto -- Fearne CottonNot every woman worries about winning a Grand Slam, but many can likely relate to Soto's challenges with getting older, wanting it all, and trying to manage a fiercely competitive spirit when the world expects women to stay quiet and smile nicely. It's for these reasons you find yourself rooting for the star, in spite of an attitude which isn't about endearing herself to others. Jenkins Reid has written yet another page-turner which will have you hooked, from the first serve to match point. 9/10 * Independent *Compulsive . . . A voyeuristic glimpse into the lives of the sporting elite * Daily Telegraph *I was (still am) obsessed with her 2019 faux-oral history of a sixties rock band Daisy Jones and the Six and have taken one of her novels on holiday with me ever since. Her next book, Carrie Soto is Back, is released just in time for the dying days of summer on Tuesday 30 August. I must get a trip booked * iNews *This some of Reid's best writing: focused, colourful and compassionate. The question is not whether Carrie can win, but whether she can ever be happy * iNews *These are the types of novels to read if you're looking to be swept away by a dazzling, entertaining story with fascinating characters * Cosmopolitan *Like Jenkins Reid's Daisy Jones and The Six, this is a compulsive read about the price of success * Grazia *If you're still in mourning for Wimbledon, this is the novel for you * Metro *She's done rock 'n' roll, she's done surfing now Taylor Jenkins Reid turns her attention to the world of elite tennis in this hugely entertaining and compulsively readable novel about a tennis player who comes out of retirement in her late 30s to reclaim her former glory * Red *The captivating tale of a former tennis star goaded out of retirement in a final bid for grand-slam glory. Edge-of-your-sunlounger stuff * Mail on Sunday *Taylor Jenkins Reid has done it again with her powerful new novel, which sees a legendary athlete attempt a comeback when the world considers her past her prime * Hello *Taylor Jenkins Reid is fast becoming a modern literary success, with a chain of hugely popular novels under her belt . . . Her forte is creating page- turners about the rich, famous and the people lurking on the shadows of their starry lives. Fans of her previous work won't be disappointed with this exhilarating, escapist novel that will make the perfect summer read - strawberries and cream optional * Carlisle Living *Jenkins Reid has written yet another page-turner which will have you hooked, from the first serve to match point * Press Association *This raw and powerful read shows Carrie growing and learning, about herself as much as others. Though she's an abrasive character, readers will cheer her on every step of the way * Sunday Express *TJR is surely the queen of escapist fiction * Sunday Telegraph *This top-rank tale of beating the odds is full of heart and breezy charm * Metro *Altogether, it makes for a gripping and engaging read about a woman persevering against all odds, recognising your limits and knowing when to push back. As well as a complex and nuanced character study, Carrie Soto is Back offers its readers a warm-hearted story of the love between a father and a daughter, as well a tender journey of learning how to love yourself and open up to others too. Between the action-packed tennis matches, Carrie's emotional reckoning and the wider commentary of women having to continuously fight for recognition in male-dominated fields, Taylor Jenkins Reid has crafted another compelling novel that effortlessly draws in readers and will no doubt keep them thinking about Carrie Soto long after they turn the final page * Culturefly *At times, her prose is so engaging that you feel as though you are waiting on the baseline while Soto gets ready to serve an unstoppable ace * Independent (Ireland) *In Carrie Soto is Back, as at Flushing Meadows this and next month, there are great rivalries, millions of dollars and legacies on the line. Letting go cuts deep. But, boy, there is glamour * Tatler *The author has created another heroine we can't quite work out whether we like, but we're rooting for her anyway because she's fabulous * Woman's Weekly *Another delectable slice of escapism drama * Living North *Pacy, propulsive and utterly immersive, you're going to want to read this * Elle *Taylor has done it again . . . a brilliant and dynamic book about what it means to be an ambitious woman- for better or for worse * Woman *With a wonderfully complex character, a world you can't help being seduced by, and an important message about it never being too late, TJR has served up another ace * Heat *Frank, funny and emotional * Marie Claire *A fascinatingly realistic look into the world of elite sports where driven and flawed characters' private lives are just as intriguing and controversial as they are on the court * Business Post *This is a well-researched, exciting and genuinely tender book * RTÉ *

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Book SynopsisAnd so, it begins again! This year’s Inter-High is shaping up to be another heatedbattle under the fierce summer sun! Will Neo-Sohoku start out strong, or will thelong-time champs from Hakone remind everyone why they’re the “kings”?

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Book SynopsisNadeshiko and the girls have come home from their two-night trip in Izu, and they’realready thinking about when and where to camp next. The next destination is...a daycamp at Ena’s place?! And while that’s going on, looks like Rin is corresponding with a“certain someone”...

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Book SynopsisAfter the loss of his left leg, Kikuzato's dream of becoming the ace striker on the highschool soccer comes to an end...permanently. But endings are always followed bybeginnings-and so, armed with a prosthetic leg, Kikuzato finds a new dream. He'sgoing to become a track star and win the gold at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics! A 60mrace in Shibuya is only the first step...

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Book SynopsisKikuzato finally meets Doujima, the first para-athlete—and adult—he’s ever looked upto. But it turns out Doujima shares a complicated history with Kikuzato’s prosthetist,Chidori. Meanwhile, Kikuzato’s middle school friend Takegawa reminisces over the pastafter he’s told to quit the soccer club, and the track-and-field club’s competitions arebrought to a halt by the COVID-19 pandemic!

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Book SynopsisKikuzato, a high-schooler with a prosthetic leg, continues his dreams of being a para-athlete. Even in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and arguments with his father, Kikuzato stands proud at the start line for his first competition.

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Book SynopsisSohoku's Naruko competes with Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji, who was hoping for arunaway victory!! Meanwhile, Sohoku's Imaizumi along with Hakone Academy close thegap between them and the leaders; Kuroda, who's supposed to pull Hakone's aceAshikiba to the goal, shows the full extent of his determination in the final stretches ofthe race!! Just who will burst through the goal first!?

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Book SynopsisDay Two of the Inter-High, early morning. Team Sohoku’s managed to stay ahead of Hakone—with the exception of their sole first year, Kaburagi. Aoyagi stayed behind to help him get back in the race...but will the help of his upperclassman and Onoda’s love flat-chested princess be enough to catch up to the lead?!

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Book SynopsisCarrying the pride of his team on his shoulders, Hakone’s captain, Izumida races against Kyoto Fushimi’s immeasurably strong substitute, Kishigami Komari! But an unexpected obstacle stands between the racers and the rapidly approaching sprint line—just who will take the victory!?

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Book SynopsisThe duo of Tirol and Ryuuka are winning match after match, and the pace doesn’t looklike it’ll stop! But when Latep and Yewggoth show their true selves at the MonsterWrestling World Tag Tournament, the competition is flipped on its head and the world isthrown into a crisis. In order to defeat them, Tirol must call upon her specialtraining...at the potential cost of her life!

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The warmth of spring. Rin is away solo camping. Nadeshiko and her older sister take a drive to enjoy the beauty of the blooming cherry blossoms. Ena, Chiaki, and the others idly spend their spring to their hearts’ content. The days up until now bring forth new meetings and challenges, and in turn, become the season of renewal.

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Book SynopsisSuddenly, the decision is made on which divers will represent Japan! While Youichi has the ticket of his dreams in hand, he's not fully satisfied. And that's not to start on the athletes excluded from the lineup like Tomoki, who are determined to show their resolve!

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Book SynopsisChirol's in a fight against Fururun, the self-proclaimed "weakest monster wrestler," and she's fading fast. But even with her fate practically sealed she's somehow able to keep standing! New monster girls join the fray, including a new dragon girl tag-team partner for Chirol!

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Book SynopsisThe cherry blossom–viewing camping trip has ended, and it’s time to ring in the new semester. Nadeshiko and her friends are hard at work trying to recruit members for the Outdoor Exploration Club. Will they be able to find a new student to join them?

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Book SynopsisThe inter-high takes an unexpected turn as Midousuji and Imaizumi zoom down the biggest slope on the Azami Line!

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Book SynopsisGretchen Harper has always been practical. Dependable, solid, predictable. She's never taken risks, and she's especially never bought coffee for gorgeous professional athletes in airports. That is, until she meets her favorite baseball player on the worst day of his career. Being sent to the minor league is just the first of Joshua Malvern's many worries-he's got an injury that won't heal and his entire career and future are on the line. When a beautiful woman offers him coffee, that simple kindness is exactly what he needs to lift him out of his funk. He asks her to join him in first class, not expecting to end up joining her in bed. What starts as a one night stand ends up holding the promise for so much more. And while stepping out of her comfort zone has never been Gretchen's style, for a chance at true love she'll have to decide whether she'll swing for the fences, even if it means striking out.

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Book SynopsisAlex Jenkins was once a competitive motorcycle racer, but now he's grown up and aims to take over his family's billion-dollar corporation. He just needs to prove to his grandmother—the steely, strong matriarch of the Jenkins clan—that he's matured. The solution? He fakes an engagement with his gorgeous intern, Evie Cooper. What could go wrong? Everything, apparently, because Alex can't get Evie out of his head. She's never been in love, never been touched by a man, and refuses to fall for his arrogant, powerful act. She’s also poor, which doesn’t sit well with Alex’s snobby, rich mother. Can he exchange his love of the chase for something more real—and can Evie win his family over?

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Book SynopsisAt her first-ever taste of underground fighting, Sienna meets reigning champ Jax, who may be the only person who not only understands her but who can also help her tame the fiery emotions pent up within her. But with an unstoppable attraction to one another, will they be able to put their feelings aside and focus on the action inside of the ring? After deciding to attend an underground circuit fight at Breaking Point, Sienna Lane thinks she’s finally met her match - in the form of Jax “Deadbeat” Deneris, the reigning champion. He’s everything that she could ever want. He’s devilishly charming, calculative, and mysterious. When Sienna’s world is turned upside down by the news of her parent’s divorce and a falling out with her sister, Sienna relies on Jax and the two of them soon live in their own world of MMA training while Sienna moves farther away from the life she once knew. But when Jax’s behavior becomes more erratic and troublesome, Sienna begins to wonder if Jax is the safest person to put all of her trust in.

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