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By José Pablo Iriarte. 2024
Benny Ramírez can see dead people . . . Well, one dead person, anyway. A hilarious and heartwarming story about a…
boy who can suddenly see the ghost of his famous musician grandfather!After moving cross-country into his late grandfather&’s Miami mansion, Benny discovers that the ghost of his famous trumpet-playing abuelo, the great Ignacio Ramírez, is still there . . . and isn&’t too thrilled about it. He&’s been barred from the afterlife, and no one can see him except his grandson. But Benny&’s got problems of his own. He&’s enrolled in a performing arts school with his siblings, despite having no obvious talent. Luckily, Abuelo believes they can help each other. Abuelo has until New Year&’s Eve to do some good in the world and thinks that teaching Benny how to play the trumpet and become a school celebrity might be the key to earning his wings. Having no better ideas, Benny finds himself taking Abuelo's advice—to disastrous and hilarious results. Benny and Abuelo will find that there&’s more than one way to be great in this unforgettable, laugh-out-loud tale of family, music, and self-discovery.By Kevin Powers. 2023
In this &“spellbinding and totally original thriller&” (Philipp Meyer, author of The Son) a lonely veteran&’s gruesome discovery throws him…
right into the face of danger as a twisted investigation unravels the secrets of his dark past. One early morning on a Norfolk beach in Virginia, a dead body is discovered by a man taking his daily swim—Arman Bajalan, formerly an interpreter in Iraq. After narrowly surviving an assassination attempt that killed his wife and child, Arman has been given lonely sanctuary in the US as a maintenance worker at the Sea Breeze Motel. Now, convinced that the body is connected to his past, he knows he is still not safe. Seasoned detective Catherine Wheel and her newly minted partner have little to go on beyond a bus ticket in the dead man&’s pocket. It leads them to Sally Ewell, a local journalist as grief-stricken as Arman is by the Iraq War, who is investigating a corporation on the cusp of landing a multi-billion-dollar government defense contract. As victims mount around Arman, taking the team down wrong turns and towards startling evidence, they find themselves in a race, committed to unraveling the truth and keeping Arman alive—even if it costs them absolutely everything.By Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett. 2024
From worldwide phenomenon Max Brallier comes a spin-off series based on the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and…
USA Today bestselling Last Kids on Earth!Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit graphic novel! And like all sequels, it must be BIGGER, BETTER, and PACKED WITH EVEN MORE NEAT STUFF!While the kids get to work, their superhero alter-egos make a startling discovery: supervillains do not come up with their own evil plans! The shocking truth? Every supervillain scheme comes from the mind of a single, mysterious bad guy.Now, Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk&’s BIGGEST SEQUEL IN HISTORY has our superheroes in a mad-dash, puzzle-filled race across Apocalyptia to stop the BIGGEST EVIL PLAN IN HISTORY!By Kyra Geddes. 2024
Fact and fiction meld into one in this stirring family saga set against shifting landscapes and pivotal moments in Australian…
history.Lillian was born in 1892, the same year Henry Lawson wrote 'The Drover's Wife' and cemented his place in Australia's literary canon. When Lillian reads the short story as a teenager, she is convinced that it is based upon her own family and becomes determined to prove it. But as the years pass, the truth becomes more problematic, and Lillian must decide what is more important: holding onto the past or embracing the future.The Story Thief is about mothers and daughters, love, loss and the power of words. Ultimately it is about how each of us must find our own way to live.By Niklas Natt och Dag. 2021
The spellbinding and eerie finale to the #1 internationally bestselling &“cerebral, immersive&” (The Washington Post) historical trilogy follows two unlikely…
allies as they struggle to end the reign of a powerful cabal of depraved hedonists in 18th-century Stockholm.For more than a year, Emil Winge has dedicated himself to capturing the diabolical Tycho Ceton, with the invaluable assistance of one-armed army veteran and watchman Jean Michael Cardell. Their mission is made more difficult by the ever-increasing paranoia gripping Sweden&’s royal family, who fear that a bloody revolution is brewing. A letter with the names of the revolutionary conspirators is said to be in the possession of Anna Stina Knapp, a good friend to Cardell. Now, Anna is missing and Cardell is determined to find her before the secret police take her into custody. While Winge and Cardell fight for justice and for life, they find themselves caught between powerful enemies—those who will do anything to maintain the status quo, and those who will only be satisfied with its total destruction. Writing with &“thrilling, unnerving, clever, and beautiful&” (Fredrik Backman) vigor and style, Niklas Natt och Dag brilliantly concludes his immersion into the dark and turbulent waters of 18th-century Stockholm.By Janet Dawson. 2017
Oakland is a city shaped by water. The waterfront, home to the ship and rail yards, is also ripe for…
development. There’s lots of money to be made, so greed and crime inevitably follow. PI Jeri Howard looks into the murder of a former coworker who was a security guard at a construction site on the Embarcadero. It was a surprise when Cal Bradys body washed up on the Estuary shoreline. But Jeri is certain Cal’s death was no accident, and she’s determined to find out who killed him, and why.By Jude Deveraux. 2024
Sara Medlar may be retired as a bestselling author, but her career as an amateur detective is facing one final…
mystery—and it&’s a killer. Retired romance novelist Sara Medlar has been comfortably sharing her large home with her niece Kate and her &“honorary grandson&” Jack. It&’s a convenient arrangement given the Medlar Three, as they&’ve become known, are often working closely together to solve mysteries in their small town of Lachlan, Florida. But when real estate agent Kate announces she&’s been given the listing for the town&’s storied Lachlan House, it sets off alarm bells for Sara and Jack. The infamous house has a dark history, one that&’s certain to haunt them all. With little memory of her childhood, Kate doesn&’t understand what the fuss is about—until the trio visits the house and makes a grim discovery. Flooded by memories of the past, Kate realizes she spent time there as a child. But stumbling upon a skeleton dressed in a rotting tuxedo—a murder victim with connections to her father—causes Kate to wonder if the childhood she can&’t remember might be one she&’d rather forget. As Sara, Kate and Jack delve deeper into the dead man&’s history, they learn he was last seen at a party held at Lachlan House in the late nineties—a swanky soiree attended by his many enemies. With more than one motive in play, every partygoer is a suspect, and Sara is determined to find the culprit, even if it means digging up past secrets she&’s worked hard to keep buried. A Medlar MysteryBook 1: A Willing MurderBook 2: A Justified MurderBook 3: A Forgotten MurderBook 4: A Relative MurderBy B. M. Carroll. 2024
There's no such thing as safety in numbers ...Rachel and Rory Sullivan decide to celebrate making it through a difficult…
year by taking their teenagers, Emmet and Bridie, to their first ever stadium concert. By the end of the night, one of the four has vanished without a trace.As the police investigation intensifies, suspicion is cast on the remaining family members. Everyone has been deceiving one another, but who is to blame for what went wrong? The passing of each hour amplifies their terror that life will never be the same again.One of Us is Missing is a dark domestic thriller about the dangers lurking right in plain sight.By Kellye Garrett. 2024
A "propulsive page-turner" (Alyssa Cole) and "thriller not to be missed" (Michael Connelly) from the award-winning author of Like a…
Sister, in which a woman thinks she&’s waking up to a romantic vacation—only to find a body in her rental home and her boyfriend gone.The truth is never skin deep. It was supposed to be a romantic getaway weekend in New York City. Breanna&’s new boyfriend, Ty, took care of everything—the train tickets, the dinner reservations, the rented four-story luxury rowhouse in Jersey City with a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. But when Bree comes downstairs their final morning, she&’s shocked. There&’s a stranger laying dead in the foyer, and Ty is nowhere to be found. A Black woman alone in a new city, Bree is stranded and out of her depth—especially when it becomes clear the dead woman is none other than Janelle Beckett, the missing woman the entire Internet has become obsessed with. There&’s only one person Bree can turn to: her ex-best friend, a lawyer with whom she shares a very complicated past. As the police and a social media mob close in, all looking for #JusticeForJanelle, Bree realizes that the only way she can help Ty—or herself—is to figure out what really happened that last night. But when people only see what they want to see, can she uncover the truth hiding in plain sight?"Fantastic. Only Garrett could craft a tale so adroitly attuned to our everyday fears." —S. A. Cosby, New York Times bestselling author of All the Sinners Bleed "A propulsive murder mystery with relatable characters and heart-stopping twists."―Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing and Just the Nicest Couple"Bree is unforgettable . . . you are in for such a ride." —Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The VillaBy Sarah Adler. 2024
'Exactly the kind of rom com I love to read' SOPHIE COUSENS'Stole my heart and ran away with it' AMY…
LEA'Sizzling opposites-attract chemistry' SARAH HOGLEFake medium. True love?Fake spirit medium Gretchen Acorn may be a fraud, but she's a benevolent one. So when her client asks her to help a friend who's struggling to sell his apparently haunted goat farm, who's Gretchen to say no?It turns out said farmer isn't quite as Gretchen imagined. Charlie Waybill is young, hot as hell, and extremely unconvinced by Gretchen. And things get even worse for Gretchen when she finds herself face to face with Everett: a very real, very chatty ghost.Everett wants Gretchen to help save Charlie from the family curse that's left him haunting Gilded Creek since the 1920s. Now Gretchen has one month to win over the sceptical farmer. And as they grow closer, Gretchen realises the only way to pull off the greatest con of her life might be to finally risk her heart.EVERYONE LOVES SARAH ADLER'S ROMCOMS'A sparky, bright, hilarious road-trip rom com with a heroine who is 100% pure sunshine' BETH O'LEARY'Heartfelt and hilarious in equal measure' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'Sarah Adler nails the ultimate rom-com alchemy' CARLEY FORTUNE'Beautiful and charming and poignant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW'I laughed. I sobbed. I loved it!' ASHLEY POSTON'Sarah Adler's voice is hilarious and unique' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWBy Gilbert Morris. 2011
A young man finds his calling as a doctor in Queen Elizabeth&’s court in this Christian historical trilogy finale—a prequel…
to the House of Winslow series. Neither bold and rough like his brother, Adam, nor headstrong and spoiled like his sister, Adara, young Colin Winslow is a gentle soul with a special love for natural things. His interest in animals and healing brings him in contact with Meg Caradoc, a strange woman who lives in the woods, and teaches him the fine art of herbal medicine. At Oxford, an eccentric but brilliant professor, Dr. Phineas Teague, guides Colin toward a medical career. This formal training, combined with Meg&’s herbal remedies, makes Colin an insightful and successful doctor—one with the approving eye of Queen Elizabeth. Colin&’s skill quickly earns him many patients, some highly placed in the courts of both his queen and her sister, Mary Queen of Scots. Soon, this once shy young man finds himself amid court intrigue, acting covertly on the queen&’s behalf. When Colin faces his most difficult case—curing the wounds his brave brother suffered in battle—he must confront his attraction to Adam&’s wife, his unsteady faith in God, and the limits of his ability to heal.By Gilbert Morris. 2010
A wayward young man finds himself—and his faith—in the fight against Bloody Mary&’s Protestant persecution in the sequel to Honor…
in the Dust. Mary I of England is determined to eliminate the Protestant faith by edict, sword, or both. In this turbulent time, young Brandon Winslow—the son of the royal falconer Stuart Winslow—finds himself in dire straits. Drummed out of the military for seducing the wife of his commanding officer, he sinks into a life of gambling and petty fraud along with Lupa, the fair gypsy woman who nursed him back to health. When Brandon sees several Protestants burned at the stake in London, the experience changes him. Though he has only been a nominal member of the Church of England, he finds himself compelled to stop those responsible for these outrages—and to do so before his uncle Quentin, a pastor, is executed for his faith. The only way to end the scourge is to make Princess Elizabeth queen. Joining such an effort would be punishable by death. It&’s a risky proposition to say the least. But then, Brandon has always been a gambler . . .By Gilbert Morris. 2009
The author of the House of Winslow series offers a thrilling prequel following the ascent of Stuart Winslow in the…
salacious court of King Henry VIII. Determined to lift himself out of poverty, Stuart Winslow finds his prayers answered when he&’s offered a position in the court of King Henry VIII. A skilled falconer and weapon designer, Stuart quickly proves his merits. But beneath the pomp and luxury of court, he discovers a cauldron of vices, power plays, and temptation. When William Tyndale announces his intention to translate the Bible into the language of the common man, the king sentences him to death—and charges Stuart with retrieving him. Though Stuart knows Tyndale, and believes his work to be righteous, defying the king would risk his own death. At the crossroads of faith and ambition, he must make an impossible choice.By Joe Cepeda. 2024
A boy and his father go on a camping trip where everything goes wrong! Or does it? From Joe Cepeda, a…
Theodor Seuss Geisel and Pura Belpré Honor Winner, this early reader comic is perfect for first graders to read on their own!A boy and his father go on a camping trip! Despite one disaster after another, in the end, father and son agree it was their best weekend ever! Simple text and comic-book style illustrations support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for first graders. Like the father in the book, Joe Cepeda is of Hispanic heritage and he loves going camping with his son.I Like to Read® Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds.We hope that all new readers will say, &“I like to read comics!&”By Michal Babay. 2024
Friday afternoon turns into a rambunctious adventure, filled with mitzvot and mayhem, as Leelee and Pickles help their family prepare…
for Shabbat.There's only three hours until Shabbat, and there's still a lot to be done! But Friday afternoon's plans of cleaning the house and collecting donations go sideways with Leelee and her dog, Pickles, at the helm. With so much to do - and so many distractions - will the family be ready in time for candle lighting?A rhythmic, silly, and heartwarming glimpse inside a Jewish home as they prepare for Shabbat.By Shin'Ichi Sakamoto. 2024
Unflinching poise in the face of mortal justice—a world free of execution will be sought at the cost of further…
death.In this omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original manga series, Shin&’ichi Sakamoto masterfully fictionalizes the true life of Charles-Henri Sanson, the "Gentleman of Paris," who performed nearly three thousand executions in 18th century France.What has begun, must be seen to an end. Despite the sorrows of a broken heart, Charles must carry out the execution of the condemned Damiens. Swearing to fulfill his duty mercifully, fate plays a cruel hand, and within the ranks of the Sanson family, one intervenes in a shocking display. With dreams of a future of mercy and flourishing equality, Charles faces the execution of the century.Available in English for the first time and presented in a special omnibus edition collecting volumes 4-6 of the original Japanese manga series!By David Horvath. 2024
Bossy, Turtle, and their friends are about to have the best day ever! Or are they? When Bossy, an overly…
enthusiastic extrovert, and Turtle, a thoughtful introvert, are together, anything is possible!Inspired by Children's Day traditions in Korea, Bossy wants to make sure his friends have the best time. But to do so, he has to be . . . bossy. The best day ever needs to have the best lunch ever-fried chicken, Bossy's favorite-followed by the best movie ever and the best roller coaster ever. But his friends Turtle, Roller, Bissy, Crocadoca, and Choco have their own preferences.Will Bossy reach "peak bossiness" and ruin Children's Day? Can these friends reach a compromise?Bossy Bear and Turtle, stars of the top-rated Nickelodeon show, are now starring in a series of brand new books from David Horvath, cocreator of Uglydoll plush!By Chanty Richer. 2022
Ititaouy, Égypte antique 1962 av. J.-C. La terre de Kemet est en deuil alors que le pharaon est assassiné pendant…
l'absence de ses fils. Pour sauver ses amis prisonniers, Todora doit user de stratagèmes pour entrer au palais. Mais le nouveau roi Sésostris doit d'abord écraser une révolte fomentée par ses demi-frères qui refusent d'accepter son droit à la succession. Entre les murs du harem familial, d'autres dangers guettent... La musicienne pourra-t-elle se fier à la reine Néférou pendant que son allié affronte les rebelles par-delà les montagnes désertiques ? Un récit d'aventures dans lequel s'entremêlent complots, magie, séduction et trahisonBy André Marois. 2023
Jacqueline et Madeleine vivent de part et d'autre de la Mastigouche. Depuis que leurs maris sont morts, elles se contentent…
de se saluer de loin sans jamais se parler. C'est un arrangement qui leur convient : chacune profite de son petit coin de paradis sans être embêtée par l'autre. Alors, quand Madeleine traverse la rivière un jour pour lui annoncer qu'elle a l'intention de vendre sa maison, Jacqueline voit son monde s'écrouler. Catastrophe ! Un nouveau propriétaire s'incrustera dans le paysage, avec sa marmaille, ses fêtes, ou pire, ses locations de courte durée... Non, pas question !By Zachary Richard. 2023
Dans le désarroi qui s'abat sur le sud de la Louisiane à la suite de la guerre de Sécession, André…
Boudreaux, dix-sept ans, découvre la vie auprès de son grand-père Drozin. Ce vétéran sudiste, devenu un homme riche grâce à l'arrivée de la voie ferrée, tente de regagner son prestige et son pouvoir politique. Mais le meurtre sordide de l'oncle d'André, les élections mouvementées de 1882 et les visées politiques de sa bru viendront bouleverser son univers. Les Rafales du carême est le premier roman de langue française publié par un auteur louisianais depuis 1894