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In Rialto, a city ruled by money and powered by magical thread, noblewoman Imelda Albizzi has long toiled to invent human flight. She’s spent years stitching wings with the enchanted corincanto, and finally she’s on the cusp of success. But her cousin, Rialto’s ruthless leader, threatens her future by betrothing her to a greedy foreign king. If she can sell the wings to her cousin’s political rival before the wedding, she’ll free herself to live as she wishes and marry who she wants.

In 1895, a Northumbrian island welcomes two new residents. Clara and Jimmy are born on the same night, to families poles apart. Clara is an islander through and through; content to live among the rhythms and barren beauty of Holy Island. Jimmy's future is set in stone; fishing with the father he despises on the family boat. When tragedy forces them from their island and each other, they join the herring season in a bid to survive. Jimmy strikes out for Seahouses, where he joins a Scots herring crew.

Chrysalis could not shoot sparks like Arron...she couldn't even make herself invisible. All she could do was open flowers with her hands. Why had the wise men of the faes decided she was destined to face the terrible dragon Gorgatha? 

Joanne lays out a short but fascinating listen about dreaming for a peaceful sleep. She doesn't want you to be drowned in a sea of technical terms and words. Instead, the book is a beginner-friendly tool that will allow you to go deeper into your subconscious as you explore your dreams.

In the year 3221, humanity teeters on the edge of annihilation. Devastated by religious crusades, evil government agencies, and disease, the world is populated with illiterate, superstitious people. In a tiny country, agent Heather Marks fights for survival. Assisted by a strange AI, salvaged a decade before, she is prepared and waiting for the apocalypse. Brain rot arrives, and Heather rescues eight-year-old Sarah. That changes everything. A child was never part of the plan.

History knows me by many names. Nyx, the Goddess of Night. Lilith, the Lady of Darkness. Selaphiel, the fifth angel of God. But the course of my life has been determined by my greatest mistake. I opened the gate, and allowed Lucifer to fall. Booted from Heaven for my sin, I serve my penance as a reaper. By collecting history’s most twisted souls, I work to one day earn my ticket home. Case #663. The heinous crimes of Jack the Ripper are known throughout the ages, yet his true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Who he is, I don’t care. It’s reaper versus Ripper.

Sixteen-year old Georgia Boone sees evil, shadowy creatures in mirrors. They look like humanoid crows and stare at her with hungry red eyes. Recently, they’ve been whispering terrifying threats. Of course, no one believes her. When Georgia is sent to the UK's most prestigious mental health center, Brookwood Hospital, she is forced to face her fears and answer the question...Are the shadows real or is it all in her head?

The last thing Angela remembers is her sword rending flesh and the goddess’ hand she took. When she awakens to find the city of Dingir little more than a frozen wasteland, four years have come and gone, yet she has experienced the passage of entire eons through the goddess’ eyes. Ti’amat, the Mother of Serpents, will rebuild her lost world from the corpse of Angela’s. Visions of events and worlds long since destroyed and scattered plague her sleep, yet none of them hold the key she needs to kill the goddess. For those answers, she will have to discover the life before her own.

It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the hundreds of characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one of the greatest pop culture franchises of all time.

I was once the princess of Atlantica and the Seven Seas. That was until the rebels attacked the castle led by someone we all thought would protect us forever. Fighting for not only my kingdom but my life as well, the battle that ensues leave me banished and angry. So I do the one thing no one expected, I become a Sea Witch to get my revenge.

Sorry to break it to you, but romantic meet-cutes are a thing of the past; swipes are in, and hope is out! Just kidding. Sort of. But do we continue to put ourselves out there? Yes. And will we be willing to move past the possibility of a disastrous encounter with a stranger? Of course.

A young musician escapes from the kingdom on the night before a great battle is to occur. In his attempt to sneak away in the darkness, he is met by others who soon become traveling companions as his journey to discover his role in a war that will sweep the entire world begins.

Julia is granted a working holiday visa and heads to Australia. Never one to do things quietly, she tours the country via a jumble of hostels, road trips, and randomness, indulging in more than her fair share of debauchery along the way. She attempts and fails to learn to surf, attends her very first festival, and explores the open-minded village of Nimbin.