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Fervour
By Toby Lloyd. 2024
The Secret History meets Jewish horror meets Jonathan Safran Foer in this exciting debut novel about a Jewish family in…
contemporary London.Hannah and Eric are a successful couple living in North London with their three children and Eric's father, Yosef, a survivor of the camps. They are devout Jews who believe in the literal truth of the Old Testament, all except for their youngest son, Tovyah.The death of Yosef fractures the family's apparent harmony and has a disastrous effect on Elsie, the model daughter, who disappears for four days, plunging her parents and siblings into a living nightmare. When she returns, just as mysteriously as she left, she is strangely altered. Witnessing the complete transformation of their daughter's personality and some increasingly hard-to-explain events, Hannah and Eric begin to suspect Elsie is under the influence of black magic while Tovyah, a brilliant university student, believes his sister is suffering a mental collapse caused by his parents' antiquated beliefs. But who is right? And can the family be reconciled before tearing itself apart?(P)2024 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedThe fox wife: A novel
By Yangsze Choo. 2024
This program is read by the author. "Choo narrates this richly complex novel herself, her gorgeous writing delivered in a…
voice that is deep and precise and lovely. . . . Her tone and words transport us." — San Francisco Chronicle on The Night Tiger Some people think foxes are similar to ghosts because we go around collecting qi , but nothing could be further than the truth. We are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking . . . Manchuria, 1908. In the last years of the dying Qing Empire, a courtesan is found frozen in a doorway. Her death is clouded by rumors of foxes, which are believed to lure people by transforming themselves into beautiful women and handsome men. Bao, a detective with an uncanny ability to sniff out the truth, is hired to uncover the dead woman's identity. Since childhood, Bao has been intrigued by the fox gods, yet they've remained tantalizingly out of reach—until, perhaps, now. Meanwhile, a family who owns a famous Chinese medicine shop can cure ailments but can't escape the curse that afflicts them—their eldest sons die before their twenty-fourth birthdays. When a disruptively winsome servant named Snow enters their household, the family's luck seems to change—or does it? Snow is a creature of many secrets, but most of all she's a mother seeking vengeance for her lost child. Hunting a murderer, she will follow the trail from northern China to Japan, while Bao follows doggedly behind. Navigating the myths and misconceptions of fox spirits, both Snow and Bao will encounter old friends and new foes, even as more deaths occur. New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo brilliantly explores a world of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts, and their dazzling intersection. Epic in scope and full of singular, unforgettable characters, The Fox Wife is a stunning novel about old loves and second chances, the depths of maternal love, and ancient folktales that may very well be true. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt & CompanyShield Maiden
By Sharon Emmerichs. 2023
Both epic and intimate, Sharon Emmerichs's extraordinary debut novel reimagines Beowulf from the perspective of a young woman reclaiming her power. …
All her life, Fryda has longed to be a shield maiden, an honor reserved for Geatland&’s mightiest warriors. When a childhood accident leaves her tragically injured and unfit for the battlefield, her dreams are dashed—or so she thinks. But a strange, unfathomable power is awakening within her, a power that will soon be put to the test. For when foreign lords and chieftains descend upon Fryda&’s home to celebrate her uncle King Beowulf&’s fifty-year reign, she realizes not all their guests come with good intentions. Treachery is afoot, and Fryda must gather her courage to fight for her people…as a queen should—as a shield maiden would—and as only Fryda can. But as Fryda&’s power grows stronger, something ancient hears its call. For buried deep in her gilded lair, a dragon awakens…and Fryda must prove herself once and for all.Praise for Shield Maiden: "A heroine with a generous spirit, an unshakable will, and a dragon's fury." —H. M. Long, author of Hall of Smoke "Casts a superb spell. Shimmering with detail, with a propulsive plot to match" —D. K. Fields, author of the Tales of Fenest trilogyMarry Me by Midnight (Once Upon the East End #1)
By Felicia Grossman. 2023
Entertainment Weekly Best Romances of 2023Kirkus Best Romances of 2023 New York Public Library Best Romances of 2023 Fated Mates Podcast Best…
Romances of 2023 Hey Alma Best Jewish Fiction of 5783 From an author known for her &“powerful and passionate&” work comes a story with an enchanting twist on Cinderella (Eva Leigh, bestselling author): a charming heiress must marry to save her family&’s business, but the man she dreams of is the one she can&’t have. London, 1832: Isabelle Lira may be in distress, but she's no damsel. Since her father&’s death, his former partners have sought to oust her from their joint equity business. Her only choice is to marry—and fast—to a powerful ally outside the respected Berab family&’s sphere of influence. Only finding the right spouse will require casting a wide net. So she&’ll host a series of festivals, to which every eligible Jewish man is invited. Once, Aaron Ellenberg longed to have a family of his own. But as the synagogue custodian, he is too poor for wishes and not foolish enough for dreams. Until the bold, beautiful Isabelle Lira presents him with an irresistible offer . . . if he ensures her favored suitors have no hidden loyalties to the Berabs, she will provide him with money for a new life. Yet the transaction provides surprising temptation, as Aaron and Isabelle find caring and passion in the last person they each expected. Only a future for them is impossible—for heiresses don&’t marry orphans, and love only conquers in children&’s tales. But if Isabelle can find the courage to trust her heart, she'll discover anything is possible, if only she says yes.The Princess of Thornwood Drive
By Khalia Moreau. 2023
Two sisters are trapped on opposite sides of reality in this entrancing and deeply moving debut novel that weaves together a…
contemporary narrative with a parallel fantasy world. One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine&’s parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now—instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color—Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That&’s why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn't relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents—the king and queen of Mirendal—were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest's Home for Changels—a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life. However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom. PopSugar - Best New Fantasy Books of 2023 BookRiot - November Book Recommendations The Root - Books to Read by Black Authors Gizmodo - New Fantasy Books to ReadStorm of Olympus (Daughter of Sparta #3)
By Claire Andrews. 2023
The heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series forces Daphne to face her past, her deepest fears, and an…
enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Circe. After fighting in the Trojan War against her own people, Daphne is plagued by memories of her family, of her shortcomings, of her lover, Apollo, and of the secrets he and the gods keep. As she reels from the horrendous sacrifice she had to make and her own failure in the battle for Troy, she knows the Titans are out there—just beyond the island of Aeaea where she has taken refuge—raging a war against the world. As Daphne struggles to regain her will to fight as well as rein in the new abilities that have been thrust upon her, the gods call for her help once more. But it has been prophesized that she will bring about the ruin of Olympus and the downfall of Sparta, just as she caused the destruction of Troy. Now, as she begins to witness her terrible destiny coming true, she must become a hero to rival those of myth and save the gods, her people, and the world. Or she will watch it all burn around her. Claire M. Andrews has crafted a jaw-dropping conclusion to an epic series that gives women a powerful place among Greek mythology, flipping the world of gods and goddesses on its head. This breakneck race to the finish will have readers devouring its pages late into the night with one mind blowing twist after another, in a finale fit for a heroine who rivals any Ancient Greek hero.Cinderella in the Spotlight (Twin Sister Swap #1)
By Sophie Pembroke. 2024
Swapping places with her supermodel twin was just supposed to be a temporary favor. But then she&’s hired as the…
face of a far-too-tempting tycoon&’s charity… Read on in the first book in Sophie Pembroke&’s Twin Sister Swap duet for Harlequin Romance! HIDING FROM THE WORLD…IN PLAIN SIGHT! Rowan&’s dismayed when her identical twin begs her to temporarily step into her New York life. Willow&’s a famous supermodel, and Rowan is…not. If that isn&’t complicated enough, incredibly charming tycoon Eli needs a famous face for his charity gala…and Rowan&’s the top choice! She should refuse, but Eli&’s way too tempting. However, if this Cinderella&’s not careful, she&’ll find herself in the spotlight, unmasked—and completely undone…From Harlequin Romance: Twin Sister SwapBook 1: Cinderella in the SpotlightBook 2: Socialite's Nine-Month SecretIsland Witch
By Amanda Jayatissa. 2024
"Every once in a while, a book comes along that drops you into another world and takes you places you…
never could imagine. This is that book. An astounding accomplishment!" —R. L. Stine, author of GoosebumpsSet in 19th century Sri Lanka and inspired by local folklore, the daughter of a traditional demon-priest—relentlessly bullied by peers and accused of witchcraft herself—tries to solve the mysterious attacks that have been terrorizing her coastal village.Being the daughter of the village Capuwa, or demon-priest, Amara is used to keeping mostly to herself. Influenced by the new religious practices brought in by the British Colonizers, the villagers who once respected her father&’s craft have turned on the family. Yet, they all still seem to call on him whenever supernatural disturbances arise.Now someone—or something—is viciously seizing upon men in the jungle. But instead of enlisting Amara&’s father&’s help, the villages have accused him of carrying out the attacks himself.As she tries to clear her father&’s name, Amara finds herself haunted by dreams that eerily predict the dark forces on her island. And she can&’t shake the feeling that it&’s all connected to the night she was recovering from a strange illness, and woke up, scared and confused, to hear her mother&’s frantic cries: No one can find out what happened.Que feriez-vous si les ténèbres venaient à vous chercher ? Plongez dans un monde de mythes et de magie avec…
la série envoûtante Conte des Contes. Cette saga de fantasy épique, basée sur des mythes, des légendes et des contes de fées oubliés, vous emmènera dans un royaume palpitant d’aventure et de mystère. Quelque part dans les âges sombres de notre passé... Suivez Senka, une enfant maudite qui survit à une attaque dévastatrice inexpliquée pour être ensuite poursuivie par des forces surnaturelles. Elle se retrouve dans une quête périlleuse aux côtés d’un groupe d’étrangers mystérieux, réunis par des rencontres fortuites et des alliances imprévues. Choisis par les dieux ou séduits en le croyant par la fille clairvoyante d’une sorcière, la compagnie dévoile les secrets d’une prophétie fatidique et affronte les ombres mortelles surgissant des profondeurs du temps. Vivez le frisson de l’épée et de la sorcellerie, assistez à la vie des créatures mythiques, et accompagnez des héros méconnus dans cette histoire unique qui vous tiendra en haleine. Écrite pour un public adulte, Conte des Contes convient à tous les âges dans la tradition des plus grandes épopées narrées et des livres de fantasy classiques, et enflammera l’imagination de tout lecteur passionné de fantasy. “Étrange de manière attachante... à la fois très familier et complètement différent.” — Claire Buss, lauréate du Raven Award pour le roman Fantasy/SciFi préféré. Ne manquez pas le premier livre de la série d’aventure épique de Nikola Stefan – procurez-vous votre exemplaire d’Une Bande Étrange dès aujourd’hui !Orígenes Vol. 1: El Último Oráculo (Orígenes #1)
By Agnès Rabotin. 2023
A sus 29 años, Johanne tiene una memoria extraordinaria y un olfato extremadamente sensible. Está embarazada de su primer hijo…
y todo sería perfecto si Hadrien, el futuro padre, no fuera un joven demasiado inmaduro para afrontar sus responsabilidades. Hadrien se ha ido. Entonces un misterioso personaje entra en la vida de Johanne. Ella ve a través de sus ojos como él la lleva a una nueva realidad. Un viaje que le permitirá comprender los mayores misterios de la existencia y, sobre todo, que nada en su vida es fruto del azar. Su bebé parece haberse convertido en el objeto de una rivalidad olímpica.Destin Draconique (La Grande Série des Dragons #1)
By Guy Lozier. 2023
Des jours de Donjons et Dragons provient ce conte de fantasy épique centré sur deux Chevaliers qui ont été accusés…
de crimes qu'ils n'ont pas commis. Bannis de leurs terres, ils cherchent à regagner leur honneur. Mais c'est le mystère du destin de l'un des Chevaliers qui est le catalyseur de tout cela. Les Îles de Feu, loin au Nord, détiennent les réponses à l'avenir. Tuer un dragon leur rendra leur honneur. Une quête suicidaire mais leur seul espoir.Mis Bellos Monstruos: La Serie Completa
By Jb Trepagnier. 2023
Siempre he podido hablar con los animales. Al parecer, también puedo oír a los monstruos. Hades me secuestró. Sí, ese…
Hades. La mitología griega es real y estoy aprendiendo que los dioses son unos auténticos capullos. Tengo la tarea de cuidar a los monstruos en el Inframundo. Sí, Deméter está cabreada por lo de Perséfone. Secuestró a su hija y hace que los monstruos peleen por deporte. Perséfone es muy feliz en el Inframundo según el perro mascota de Hades... que tiene tres cabezas y es un poco bobo. He conocido a un Kraken, un Minotauro, un Fénix y una araña Viuda Negra. También he conocido a Hefesto, el Dios de la Forja, que ha sido maltratado por su familia. Francamente, estoy harta de que estos dioses piensen que pueden hacer daño a todo el mundo. He descubierto por qué puedo oír animales y monstruos. Y voy a por ellos.Legacy (Blood Tie)
By E. M. Cubas. 2023
What if the myths about vampires had a real origin? Legacy (blood Bond, #1) Ivan could not have known that…
one day the strange family inheritance would knock at his door and that, what he believed to be his grandfather's ravings, contained a bond beyond blood, beyond family, beyond time. What to do with a legacy in the form of an ancestor more than 3,000 years old? Velkan woke up in a new century, in a new society, with a new family, but with the same bloodlust, an instinct that kept him alive since he was born and that even Van Helsing could not defeat. Tired of seeing how all his life they had killed and desecrated the bodies of his family because of his nature, tired of the struggles for his protection, unable to see himself loved and fed up of being called a monster, strigoi, vampire or dracul, he decided to put an end to his existence, without getting it. When Velkan and Ivan meet, something more than the inherited family bond is created between them and they begin to trust each other. Velkan will tell you about his time in history by telling you about the age of metals in which he was born, about Vlad III, the Impaler, and will show you what really happened in London in the years of Bram Stoker's Dracula. Will Velkan finally be able to find his place? Can he stop them from thinking he's a vampire? An original and different revision of the legends of vampires, the folklore that exists about them and archaeology, a twist on the myth that will surprise you.Satanic Memories: Satanic Memories
By Daniel Canals Flores. 2024
I like writing within the horror genre because it allows you to merge reality and fantasy relatively easily. This compilation…
contains some new texts and others, published in various literary media, with a common link: evil, both human and supernatural. In “Evil Escape” we will witness an incredible escape and subsequent revenge. “In nomine” is a tribute to diabolical possession set in the Middle Ages. In “The Infernal Cube” we will penetrate the human psyche and descend into hell itself. “The Revolution” is a disturbing story that will show us another perspective on evil. “The Apocryphal Phantasm Screenplay” is a parody about this fantastic horror film saga, from the late 70s. “The Last Christmas” represents the antithesis of the Christmas holidays, with a different perspective. “Birth” is a short but intense story. In “The Extraordinary Case of Susan Malcolm” we will learn the secrets of voodoo and its lethal consequences and in “Sanatorium La Chapelle” we will experience a curious rescue in a machiavellian place. I hope you enjoy reading this book, as much as I did writing it.Incompatible: Una novela de magia del caos
By Mauricio R B Campos. 2022
Una joven maga del Caos, desilusionada con el mundo, decide emprender un viaje de autoconocimiento llamado 'Ego Break', que prevé…
un intercambio de creencias, "seguir y creer lo contrario de tus convicciones". Sin embargo, en el proceso, no esperaba encontrar la pasión en los brazos de un joven de la élite de su ciudad natal. ¿Puede ahora mantenerse fiel a la práctica mágica avanzada que decidió comenzar a pesar de las súplicas de su corazón? ¿Cómo podrá conciliar su viaje de descubrimiento interior con un sentimiento que la aleja de esta búsqueda de su verdadero yo?The Fox's Tower and Other Tales: A Collection of Magical Short Stories
By Yoon Ha Lee. 2021
Enter a world of magic and myth, where foxes fall in love and robots build their own dragons. In The…
Fox&’s Tower and Other Tales, New York Times bestselling author Yoon Ha Lee crafts together short and moving stories of love, adventure, magic, and nature. With poetic language and intricate world building, readers will be whisked away to a different adventure with every new story. Full of fascinating creatures and LGBT+ romances, this flash fiction collection combines the classic with the contemporary in Yoon&’s captivating style.Incompatibile
By Mauricio R B Campos. 2020
Una giovane maga del Caos, disillusa dal mondo, decide di immergersi in un viaggio di conoscenza di sé chiamato "Rottura…
dell’Ego", che prevede un cambio di credenze, "segui e credi l'opposto delle tue convinzioni". Tuttavia, nel processo, non si aspettava di trovare la passione tra le braccia di un giovane dell'élite della sua città natale. Ora sarà in grado di rimanere fedele alla pratica magica avanzata che ha deciso di iniziare nonostante le richieste del suo cuore? Come riuscirà a conciliare il suo viaggio di scoperta interiore con una sensazione che la impedisce di cercare il suo vero "io"?Incompatible
By Mauricio R B Campos. 2019
A young mage of Chaos, disillusioned with the world, decides to plunge into a journey of self-knowledge called 'Breaking the…
Ego', which provides for an exchange of beliefs, 'follow and believe the contrary of your convictions.' But in this process, she didn’t expect to find passion in the arms of a young man from the elite of her hometown. Now will she be able to stay true to the advanced magical practice she has decided to initiate despite her heart's appeals. How can she reconcile her journey of inner discovery with a feeling that drives her away from her search for her true self?Un Guaio Con I Folletti
By Gayle Ramage. 2015
Ospiti inattesi in una soffitta di Edimburgo Michael si è appena trasferito a Edimburgo, in Scozia, per ricominciare una nuova…
vita insieme ai suoi tre bambini. Mentre i ragazzi esplorano la città, Michael si rilassa con un bicchiere di vino... almeno fino a che qualcuno non bussa alla sua porta: una strana donna dai capelli rossi che gli farà bizzarre rivelazioni, e lo porterà a incontrare degli ospiti inattesi nella sua soffitta.House of Odysseus (Songs of Penelope #2)
By Claire North. 2023
This "powerful, fresh, and unflinching" reimagining from the award-winning author of the Penelope trilogy breathes life into ancient myth and…
gives voice to the women who stand defiant in a world ruled by ruthless men (Jennifer Saint). On the isle of Ithaca, queen Penelope maintains a delicate balance of power. Many years ago, her husband Odysseus sailed to war with Troy and never came home. In his absence, Penelope uses all her cunning to keep the peace—a peace that is shattered by the return of Orestes, King of Mycenae, and his sister Elektra. Orestes' hands are stained with his mother's blood. Not so long ago, the son of Agamemnon took Queen Clytemnestra's life on Ithaca's sands. Now, wracked with guilt, he is slowly losing his mind. But a king cannot be seen to be weak, and Elektra has brought him to Ithaca to keep him safe from the ambitious men of Mycenae. Penelope knows destruction will follow in his wake as surely as the furies circle him. His uncle Menelaus, the battle-hungry king of Sparta, longs for Orestes' throne—and if he can seize it, no one will be safe from his violent whims. Trapped between two mad kings, Penelope fights to keep her home from being crushed by a war that stretches from Mycenae and Sparta to the summit of Mount Olympus itself. Her only allies are Elektra, desperate to protect her brother, and Helen of Troy, Menelaus' wife. And watching over them all is the goddess Aphrodite, who has plans of her own. Each woman has a secret. And their secrets will shape the world.