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1. King of Wrath - Ana Huang
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Meet the Kings of Sin . . . The must-read billionaire romance from the bestselling author of the Twisted series. Read King of Wrath now for a steamy arranged marriage romance. She's the wife he never wanted . . . and the weakness he never saw coming. Ruthless. Meticulous. Arrogant. Dante Russo thrives on control, both personally and professionally. The billionaire CEO never planned to marry - until the threat of blackmail forces him into an engagement with a woman he barely knows: Vivian Lau , jewellery heiress and daughter of his newest enemy. It doesn't matter how beautiful or charming she is. He'll do everything in his power to destroy the evidence and their betrothal. There's only one problem: now that he has her . . . he can't bring himself to let her go. *** Elegant. Ambitious. Well-mannered. Vivian Lau is the perfect daughter and her family's ticket into the highest echelons of high society. Marrying a blue-blooded Russo means opening doors that would otherwise remain closed to her new-money family. While the rude, elusive Dante isn't her idea of a dream partner, she agrees to their arranged marriage out of duty. Craving his touch was never part of the plan. Neither was the worst thing she could possibly do: fall in love with her future husband. King of Wrath is a steamy arranged marriage billionaire romance. It includes explicit content and profanity. Recommended for mature readers only. *** Why fans love Ana Huang ⭐ ⭐ ⭐! ' King of Greed ? More like King of my Heart (Ana Huang's Version)' Lauren Asher 'WE HAVE NO NOTES JUST LOTS OF HORNY FEELINGS' Ali Hazelwood 'Ana did not come to play . . . it was giving everything I asked for. It exceeded my expectations astronomically. I'm now severely depressed it's finished' @Aymanreads 'Ana Huang has done it ONCE again. But are we really surprised? No. Ana Huang truly is the queen of billionaire romances' Goodreads Review 'This book broke me into pieces and then pieced them back together' Goodreads Review 'Ana really said whether morally grey is your favourite OR NOT, let me give you someone to swoon over' Goodreads Review 'Ana Huang never disappoints. This was my most anticipated read of the month and it was EVERYTHING!!' Goodreads Review |
2. The Psychology of Money - Morgan Housel
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Doing well with money isn’t necessarily about what you know. It’s about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money—investing, personal finance, and business decisions—is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don’t make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life’s most important topics. |
3. The Deal - Elle Kennedy
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New York Times bestseller Elle Kennedy brings you the first in the sexy Off-Campus series that everyone is talking about. She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy . . . Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But while she might be confident in every other area of her life, she's carting around a full set of baggage when it comes to sex and seduction. If she wants to get her crush's attention, she'll have to step out of her comfort zone and make him take notice . . . even if it means tutoring the annoying, childish, cocky captain of the hockey team in exchange for a pretend date . . . and it's going to be oh so good All Garrett Graham has ever wanted is to play professional hockey after graduation, but his plummeting GPA is threatening everything he's worked so hard for. If helping a sarcastic brunette make another guy jealous will help him secure his position on the team, he's all for it. But when one unexpected kiss leads to the wildest sex of both their lives, it doesn't take long for Garrett to realize that pretend isn't going to cut it. Now he just has to convince Hannah that the man she wants looks a lot like him . Praise for The Deal : 'I loved this book! If you love NA, you must read The Deal ! ' Monica Murphy, New York Times bestselling author ' Deliciously steamy and heart-achingly tender ' Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling author ' The feelings, the romance, the unbridled sexiness . . . you will swoon for Garrett! ' Alice Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of Wallbanger ' Sexy, sweet, and emotionally satisfying. I loved this book and did not want it to end! ' Kristen Callihan, USA Today bestselling author |
4. Adored by the Alien Assassin - Mina Carter
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She's a nurse, not a spaceship pilot. And why are aliens so damned hot? Nurse Jac's life is boring. It certainly doesn't include aliens, unless they're on TV. But then the shit hits the fan and she finds herself on an alien ship with her charge frozen into a giant blue ice cube. What's a girl to do? Kiss the hot alien, then knock him out of course. The problem is, she can't drive a car, never mind fly an alien spaceship. Which is a problem when hostile aliens board the ship… Go to earth. Find a woman. Bring her back. Simple. Rynn is an assassin. Normally. Now it seems he's a delivery boy. Sent to earth to retrieve a sick female, he's anticipating an easy trip. If he spends a little time getting to know the local culture… well, that's just a perk of the job. Right? Human females are fascinating, especially Jac, the sick female's nurse. He'd thought the warriors who'd fallen for humans had defective genes. But Jac is something else. Tiny. Delicate. Beautiful. HIS. When an attack puts them in danger, he escapes earth with not one, but two human females in his care. What could possibly go wrong? Apparently… everything. |
5. The Risk - Elle Kennedy
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Step into a world of hot hockey players, feisty heroines and steamy scenes . . . Everyone says I'm a bad girl. They're only partly right - I don't let fear rule me, and I certainly don't care what people think. But I draw the line at sleeping with the enemy. As the daughter of Briar's head hockey coach, I'd be vilified if I hooked up with a player from a rival team. And that's who Jake Connelly is. Harvard's star forward is arrogant, annoying and too attractive for his own good. But fate is cruel - I require his help to secure a much-coveted internship, and the sexy jerk isn't making it easy for me. I need Connelly to be my fake boyfriend. For every fake date . . . he wants a real one. Which means this bad girl is in big trouble. Nothing good can come from sneaking around with Jake Connelly. My father would kill me, my friends will revolt, and my post-college career is on the line. But while it's getting harder and harder to resist Jake's oozing sex appeal and cocky grin, I refuse to fall for him. That's the one risk I'm not willing to take. Praise for Elle Kennedy: 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, No.1 New York Times bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author |
6. A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas
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The second instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court – but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms – and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future – and the future of a world cloven in two. Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself. |
7. Valo ikkunassa - Lucinda Riley & Hilkka Pekkanen
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Taianomaisen tarinankertojan surullisenkaunis romaani petoksesta ja intohimosta Lucinda Rileyn Valo ikkunassa on matka laventelintuoksuiseen Provenceen, kipeiden perhesalaisuuksien keskelle sekä toisen maailmansodan vaarallisiin vuosiin, jolloin jokainen päätös saattoi olla kohtalokas Pariisilainen eläinlääkäri Emilie de la Martinières perii sukunsa linnan Etelä-Ranskassa. Elegantin mutta rapistuneen châteaun seinien sisään kätkeytyy vuosisatojen historia. Koska perinnön myötä Emilien harteille vyöryvät myös mittavat velat, hän pohtii linnan myymistä, muttei tiedä mistä aloittaa. Apuun saapuu sulavakäytöksinen nuorukainen nimeltä Sebastian, joka pian luovii tiensä myös Emilien sydämeen. Vuonna 1943 nuori Constance Carruthers lähtee Lontoosta vakoilutehtäviin miehitettyyn Pariisiin. Suunnitelmiin tulee äkillinen muutos, jonka myötä Connie ajautuu vastarintaliikkeen sisäpiiriin ja uhkarohkeaan operaatioon, jossa ei voi olla varma, kuka on vihollinen ja kuka ei. Connien on tehtävä äärimmäinen uhraus sekä vaistonvaraisia ratkaisuja siitä, kehen luottaa. Lucinda Rileyn Valo ikkunassa kertoo salaisuuksista, jotka yltävät yli sukupolvien ja vuosikymmenten, sodan ja rauhan. Se paljastaa totuuksia, joiden piti jäädä ikuisiksi ajoiksi pimentoon, ja katsoo pahuutta suoraan silmiin. Irlantilaissyntyinen Lucinda Riley (1965–2021) oli taiturimainen tarinankertoja, jonka teoksia on käännetty jo lähes neljällekymmenelle kielelle ja myyty kymmeniä miljoonia kappaleita maailmanlaajuisesti. Hänet tunnetaan ympäri maailman huippusuosion saaneen Seitsemän sisarta -sarjan kirjailijana. Sarjan viimeinen osa Atlas, Papa Saltin tarina julkaistiin suomeksi keväällä 2023. Lisäksi Rileyn romaaneista on suomennettu Keskiyön ruusu, Enkelipuu, Perhosten huone, Vaarallinen kirje, Oliivipuu, Italialainen tyttö, Orkideatarha, Auroran salaisuus, Kuolema sisäoppilaitoksessa ja Valo ikkunassa. |
8. Madventures - Uusi kansainvälisen seikkailijan opas - Tuomas Milonoff & Riku Rantala
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Suurempi, kauniimpi ja uudempi alkuperäinen Madventures Palkitun, reissuruunien ylistämän matkailuklassikon päivitetty laitos, johon on lisätty tuhdisti uutta, mm. matkaajien ikuisuustoiveet eli reittivinkit ja kohdeinfoa. Kansainvälisen seikkailijan oppaasta on muodostunut raamattu kaikille, jotka haluavat reissata pakettimatkoja pidemmälle. Poikkeuksellinen matkaopas auttaa selviytymään maassa kuin maassa. Riku Rantala ja Tuomas Milonoff ovat aikamme tunnetuimmat matkatyöläiset. Madventures-tv-sarja on levinnyt lähes 200 maahan ja Rikun ja Tunnan kirjoja Madventures - Kansanvälisen seikkailijan opas, Madcook - Kulinaristinen seikkailukirja, Mad World - Seikkailijan Atlas, Mad Manners - Seikkailijan etiketti ja Madventures - Uusi kansainvälisen seikkailijan opas on pakattu yli sataantuhanteen suomalaisreppuun. Yhdessä vanhan luokkatoverinsa Tuomas Milonoffin kanssa Rantala loi menestys-tv-sarjan Madventures ja on ollut siitä lähtien äveriäs ja onnellinen mies. |
9. The War of Two Queens - Jennifer L. Armentrout
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War is only the beginning…   From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book four in her Blood and Ash series.   From the desperation of golden crowns…   Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable.   And born of mortal flesh…   Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace.   A great primal power rises…   Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear—to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be—what she fears the most.   As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction. |
10. The Pearl Sister - Lucinda Riley
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Journey to the dusty plains of Central Australia in The Pearl Sister , the fourth book in the number one bestselling Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley. A spellbinding story of love and loss, inspired by the mythology of the famous star constellation. CeCe D’Aplièse, in her mid-twenties, has never felt she fitted in anywhere. Following the death of her father, the elusive billionaire Pa Salt – so-called by the six daughters he adopted from around the globe – she finds herself at breaking point. Dropping out of art college, CeCe watches as Star, her beloved sister, distances herself to follow her new love, leaving her completely alone. In desperation, CeCe decides to flee England and discover her past; the only clues she has are a black-and-white photograph and the name of a woman pioneer who lived in Australia over one hundred years ago. En-route to Sydney, CeCe heads to the one place she has ever felt close to being herself: the stunning beaches of Krabi, Thailand. There amongst the backpackers, she meets the mysterious Ace, a man as lonely as she is and whom she realizes has a secret to hide . . . A hundred years earlier Kitty McBride, daughter of an Edinburgh clergyman, is given the opportunity to travel to Australia as the companion of the wealthy Mrs McCrombie. In Adelaide, her fate becomes entwined with Mrs McCrombie’s family, including the identical, yet very different, twin brothers: impetuous Drummond, and ambitious Andrew, the heir to a pearling fortune. When CeCe finally reaches the searing heat of the Red Centre of Australia, she begins the search for her past. As something deep within her responds to the energy of the area and the ancient culture of the Aboriginal people, her creativity reawakens once more. With help from those she meets on her journey, CeCe begins to believe that this wild, vast continent could offer her something she never thought possible: a sense of belonging, and a home . . . The epic, multi-million selling series continues with The Moon Sister . 'Delicious reading' - Daily Mail Praise for the Seven Sisters: 'A masterclass in beautiful writing' – The Sun 'Heart-wrenching, uplifting and utterly enthralling' – Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party 'A breathtaking adventure' – Lancashire Evening Post Five-Star Reader Reviews: 'Absolutely incredible' 'Totally addictive' 'Ideal for when you need to escape' |
11. The Wool Trilogy - Hugh Howey
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The international bestselling Wool trilogy, now available in one download. Includes Wool, Shift and Dust. 'A new Science Fiction classic.' ERNEST CLINE NOW THE NO.1 DRAMA IN THE HISTORY OF AppleTV+, SILO. Wool In a ruined and hostile landscape, in a future few have been unlucky enough to survive, a community exists in a giant underground silo. Jules is part of this community, but she is different. She dares to hope. And as her walls start closing in, she must decide whether to fight, or to die. Shift Donald Keene was recruited by the government to design an underground shelter. Over fifty years later Donald's design has been realised and the last remnants of mankind live in his silo. But no one can remember what life was like before. In fact, they're forced to forget. One simple pill erases a memory. And with it, any chance of hope. Dust In the aftermath of the uprising, the people of Silo 18 are coming to terms with a dangerous new order. And some want it destroyed. The battle has been won. The war is just beginning. 'The next Hunger Games' SUNDAY TIMES 'Well written, tense, and immensely satisfying, Wool will be considered a classic for many years in the future.' WIRED 'Howey's Wool is an epic feat of imagination. You will live in this world.' JUSTIN CRONIN ' Wool is frightening, fascinating, and addictive. In one word, terrific.' KATHY REICHS 'Thrilling, thought-provoking and memorable ... one of dystopian fiction's masterpieces alongside the likes of 1984 and Brave New World .' DAILY EXPRESS |
12. Ancillary Mercy - Ann Leckie
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Ancillary Mercy is the stunning conclusion to the trilogy that began with Ancillary Justice , the only novel ever to win the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. For a moment, things seemed to be under control for Breq, the soldier who used to be a warship. Then a search of Athoek Station's slums turns up someone who shouldn't exist and a messenger from the mysterious Presger empire arrives, as does Breq's old enemy, the divided, heavily armed, and possibly insane Anaander Mianaai - ruler of an empire at war with itself. Breq could flee with her ship and crew, but that would leave the people of Athoek in terrible danger. Breq has a desperate plan. The odds aren't good, but that's never stopped her before. The Imperial Radch trilogy begins with Ancillary Justice , continues in Ancillary Sword and concludes with Ancillary Mercy . Also available now: Provenance is a stunning standalone adventure set in the same world as Ancillary Justice. NPR calls it 'A fitting addition to the Ancillary world' . Praise for the trilogy: 'ENGAGING AND PROVOCATIVE' SFX Magazine 'UNEXPECTED, COMPELLING AND VERY COOL' John Scalzi 'HIGHLY RECOMMENDED' Independent on Sunday 'MIND-BLOWING' io9.com 'THRILLING, MOVING AND AWE-INSPIRING' Guardian 'UTTER PERFECTION' The Book Smugglers 'ASTOUNDINGLY ASSURED AND GRACEFUL' Strange Horizons 'ESTABLISHES LECKIE AS AN HEIR TO BANKS' Elizabeth Bear |
13. Mayday! - Clive Cussler
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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Cussler is hard to beat' Daily Mail The amazing second Dirk Pitt classic from multi-million-copy king of the adventure novel, Clive Cussler. ---------------------------------------- Major Dirk Pitt picked up the frantic distress call as he cruised his lumbering amphibious plane over the islands of the Aegean. Brady Air Force base was under fire, its entire force of jets destroyed on the ground . . . by just one First World War bi-plane! A psychotic ex-Nazi, a bloodthirsty Greek strongman and a beautiful double agent set Pitt on the trail of the warped mastermind behind a devastating sabotage plot. And on that trail, danger and death are never far behind . . . ********** 'Clive Cussler is the guy I read' Tom Clancy 'The Adventure King' Daily Express |
14. Keeping 13 - Chloe Walsh
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An epic and unforgettable love story continues in Keeping 13 , the second book in the international bestselling and TikTok-phenomenon The Boys of Tommen series, from Chloe Walsh. The power and pain of first love has never been more deeply felt than in Chloe Walsh's extraordinary stories about the irresistible Boys of Tommen, which will give you the ultimate book hangover. The reader reaction to The Boys of Tommen says it all! 'The chemistry, the love, everything about this book was so good it gave me all the feels . . . Beautiful book, beautiful words. Chloe Walsh you're my home' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Chloe Walsh has surpassed herself again, from the get-go you will be hooked, you will be sad, angry, elated, hysterical and you will absolutely love it!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This was absolutely EVERYTHING. I find it difficult to even put into words just how much this book made me laugh, cry and swoon' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'There aren't enough stars for this book. It has everything, I laughed, I cried, I fumed and I despaired . . . This is a rare book, one that evokes every emotion' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ......................... Falling in love was the easy part. What comes next is the test . . . Following a devastating injury that has left him sidelined and stripped of his beloved number 13 jersey, Johnny Kavanagh is struggling to hold onto his dreams. Lost, insecure, and desperately seeking comfort, he sets his sights on unravelling the mystery of the girl with the midnight-blue eyes, who haunts his every waking hour. Keeping secrets has never been a problem for Shannon Lynch . The life she was born into demands nothing less. She knows that demons and evil men don't just exist in fairytales. They exist in her world, too. Traumatized beyond repair after her return from Dublin, and desperate to protect her little brothers, Shannon finds herself falling into the same old cover-up, barely keeping her head above water, as her future unravels before her eyes. Beaten and broken, her walls are up and her trust is shaken. Only one boy has the ability to climb those walls. The boy who owns her heart. But secrets are about to be exposed and lives could be changed forever - can Johnny and Shannon's love survive? ......................... Want more of Johnny, Shannon and the rest of The Boys of Tommen? Read the rest of the series so far: Binding 13 Keeping 13 Saving 6 Redeeming 6 Taming 7 - preorder Claire and Gibsie's story now! |
15. Tuli ilta ja tuli aamu - Ken Follett, Hilkka Pekkanen & Tuukka Pekkanen
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Historiallisen viihteen kuningas Follett vie kuohuvalle keskiajalle. Vetävä juoni, unohtumattomat henkilöt ja kiehtova historiatausta takaavat täydellisen lukuelämyksen. Vuosituhat lähestyy loppuaan. Viikinkien raaka hyökkäys englantilaiseen Comben satamaan tuhoaa monen ihmisen unelmat. Anglosaksisessa Englannissa väkivallan uhka on jatkuva, aateliset kapinoivat kuningasta vastaan, ja aivan liian usein vahvin vie voiton. Tuli ilta ja tuli aamu on suurten linjojen historiallinen seikkailu täynnä rakkautta, vallanhimoa ja rohkeita unelmia. Ken Follett (s. 1949) on yksi maailman menestyneimmistä kirjailijoista: teoksia on myyty yli 170 miljoonaa kappaletta yli 80 maassa. Jännäreillä läpimurtonsa tehnyt Follett siirtyi historiallisiin seikkailuromaaneihin kirjassaan Taivaan pilarit (1989), joka sijoittuu 1100-luvun Englantiin, kuvitteelliseen, elämää vilisevään Kingsbridgen kaupunkiin. Kingsbridgestä kertoo lisäksi kolme itsenäistä suurromaania: Maailma vailla loppua, joka tapahtuu 1300-luvulla, 1500-luvulle sijoittuva Tulipatsas sekä sarjan tuoreimpana ilmestynyt teos, Tuli ilta ja tuli aamu, joka harppaa Kingsbridgen syntyaikaan 900-luvun lopulle. Ennen kirjailijanuraansa Ken Follett toimi lehtimiehenä ja kustantajana. Hän asuu vaimonsa Barbaran kanssa Stevenagessa Lontoon lähistöllä. Monia palkintoja ja kunniamerkkejä saanut Follett harrastaa musiikkia ja hyväntekeväisyyttä. |
16. Outlaws: Inside the Hell's Angel Biker Wars - Tony Thompson
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An outlaw motorcycle club is a band of brothers like no other. Hidden away from mainstream society behind multiple layers of secrecy, mythology and a sophisticated campaign of misinformation that portrays them as nothing more than loveable rogues, the brutal truth about the biker world has long escaped public scrutiny. In reality, today's outlaw bikers are at the epicentre of a violent underworld subculture, enforced by a ruthless code of silence, and control a global criminal empire worth millions. Spanning the UK, Europe, America, Canada and Australia, OUTLAWS by Tony Thompson is a compelling, shocking and chilling story of how bikers are born and made, and how and why they die. |
17. 1984 - Джордж Оруэлл
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«1984» (англ. Nineteen Eighty-Four — «Тысяча девятьсот восемьдесят четвёртый») — роман-антиутопия Джорджа Оруэлла, изданный в 1949 году. Название романа, его терминология и даже имя автора впоследствии стали нарицательными и употребляются для обозначения общественного уклада, напоминающего описанный в романе «1984» тоталитарный режим. Произведение неоднократно становилось жертвой цензуры в социалистических странах и объектом критики со стороны левых кругов на Западе. Роман «1984», наряду с такими произведениями, как «Мы» Евгения Ивановича Замятина (1920), «О дивный новый мир» Олдоса Хаксли (1932) и «451 градус по Фаренгейту» Рэя Брэдбери (1953), считается одним из известнейших произведений в жанре антиутопии. В 1978 году британский писатель Энтони Бёрджесс написал роман «1985», первая часть которого представляет собой анализ Оруэлловского «1984». |
18. Titan - Ron Chernow
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National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist   From the acclaimed, award-winning author of Alexander Hamilton : here is the essential, endlessly engrossing biography of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.—the Jekyll-and-Hyde of American capitalism. In the course of his nearly 98 years, Rockefeller was known as both a rapacious robber baron, whose Standard Oil Company rode roughshod over an industry, and a philanthropist who donated money lavishly to universities and medical centers. He was the terror of his competitors, the bogeyman of reformers, the delight of caricaturists—and an utter enigma.   Drawing on unprecedented access to Rockefeller’s private papers, Chernow reconstructs his subjects’ troubled origins (his father was a swindler and a bigamist) and his single-minded pursuit of wealth. But he also uncovers the profound religiosity that drove him “to give all I could”; his devotion to his father; and the wry sense of humor that made him the country’s most colorful codger. Titan is a magnificent biography—balanced, revelatory, elegantly written. |
19. Dare to Rock - Carly Phillips
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He’s a Sex and a Rock & Roll superstar who can have anything he wants… And he wants the girl he left behind. Fans adore him, women throw themselves at him, and Grey Kingston can afford everything he couldn’t growing up. Yet at the height of his career, he’s ready to walk away and return home to a simpler life…and the girl he left behind. Once home, he finds Avery Dare, is now a fiery, sexy woman, and she isn’t ready to forgive. Still, Grey is determined to rock his way back into her life … and her bed. |
20. We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han
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Book 3 in the The Summer I Turned Pretty series, now major TV show on Amazon Prime! The heart-wrenching final part in the bestselling The Summer I Turned Pretty Series, perfect for fans of the Netflix smash-hit movies To All The Boys I've Loved Before and The Kissing Booth ! One girl. Two boys. The biggest decision of her life . . . Just when Isabel thinks she had everything mapped out, life proves that when it comes to love, you can never have all the answers . . . Isabel has only ever loved two boys, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. She's grown up with them, and can't imagine life without them. One broke her heart, the other made her happier than she ever thought she'd be. But each brother is keeping a secret from Isabel, and this summer she must choose between the Fisher boys, once and for all. Which brother will it be? 'This book has what every girl wants in a summer' - Sarah Dessen This is sexy, funny and romantic book is the breathtaking conclusion to the love triangle that kept tens of thousands of fans guessing, and is the perfect story to lose yourself in this summer! |
21. The Famous Five Collection 2 - Enid Blyton
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Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. Five Go to Smuggler's Top The Five go to stay at the large, old house and have great fun discovering secret hiding places and underground tunnels. But who are the people signalling out to sea? And what do they want? Five Go Off in a Caravan A caravan holiday is bound to be an adventure! The Five soon get caught up with the circus crowd. But some of its members have more sinister plans than just clowning around... Five On Kirrin Island Again What is Uncle Quentin up to on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit - not even the Five! But there's someone else on the island, watching his every move. The Five will have to act, after all. This 70th anniversary edition features the Classic editions of three Famous Five adventures (books 4-6) in one volume and contains the original cover art and inside drawings by Eileen Soper. |
22. The Heart of Betrayal - Mary E. Pearson
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The thrilling, New York Times bestselling sequel to The Kiss of Deception . Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen. Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward: there's Rafe, who lied to Lia but has sacrificed his freedom to protect her; Kaden, who meant to assassinate her but has now saved her life; and the Vendans, whom Lia always believed to be barbarians. Now that she lives among them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country . . . and her own destiny. The Heart of Betrayal drives up the stakes and the romance, and will leave readers desperate to read book three in the Remnant Chronicles, The Beauty of Darkness . ' It's rare that the second book in a series is as good - or perhaps better - than the first, but that's the case here' Booklist , starred review, for The Heart of Betrayal 'A heart-pounding sequel that fantasy fans will appreciate' School Library Journal |
23. Puppet on a Chain - Alistair Maclean
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From the acclaimed master of action and suspense. The all time classic. Paul Sherman of Interpol's Narcotics Bureau flies to Amsterdam on the trail of a dope king. With enormous skill the atmosphere is built up: Amsterdam with its canals and high houses; stolid police; psychopaths; women in distress and above all – murder. About the author Alistair MacLean, the son of a Scots minister, was brought up in the Scottish Highlands. In 1941 he joined the Royal Navy. After the war he read English at Glasgow University and became a schoolmaster. The two and a half years he spent aboard a wartime cruiser were to give him the background for HMS Ulysses, his remarkably successful first novel, published in 1955. He is now recognized as one of the outstanding popular writers of the 20th century, the author of 29 worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been filmed. |
24. Sexy in Stilettos - Nana Malone
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It was all for show. At least it was supposed to be. When I agreed to be Jaya Trudeaux's fake fiancee for her sister's wedding, I didn't expect to crave her like I do. After all, billionaires make great dates on paper. But I'm not the guy who sticks around. I'm not the guy who falls in love. But little miss uptight, list-maker who’s never had any fun makes me desperate to loosen her up. Before I know it, I'll do anything to make her smile, to make her laugh...to make her moan. This was all supposed to be temporary. So why do I want to keep her? Other books in the In Stilettos Series (All Standalones) Sexy in Stilettos Sultry in Stilettos Sassy in Stilettos Strollers and Stilettos Stunning in Stilettos Seductive in Stilettos Tempting in Stilettos Teasing in Stilettos Tantalizing in Stilettos |
25. The Martian Chronicles - Ray Bradbury
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Discover the tantalizing allure of Mars in Ray Bradbury's classic, "The Martian Chronicles," a collection of interwoven tales that transports readers on an unforgettable journey through space and time. As Earth faces unprecedented challenges, humanity looks to the Red Planet for hope, new beginnings, and a chance to write its own destiny. Spanning centuries of exploration, colonization, and conflict, Bradbury expertly crafts a narrative that examines the intricate dance between Earth's settlers and Mars' enigmatic natives. From the awe-inspiring ruins of ancient Martian civilizations to the harsh realities of life on an unforgiving world, these stories delve into the depths of human nature, exposing both our capacity for greatness and our propensity for destruction. In "The Martian Chronicles," Bradbury deftly blends science fiction with poignant human drama, offering readers an evocative and thought-provoking experience. As Earth's pioneers navigate the vast expanses of Mars, they are forced to confront their own fears, desires, and limitations, ultimately questioning what it truly means to be human. Journey through the cosmos with Ray Bradbury's seminal work and lose yourself in the ethereal beauty of Mars, the mysteries that lie beneath its red surface, and the extraordinary tales of those who dared to call it home. "The Martian Chronicles" will captivate your imagination and leave you yearning for more. |
26. Links - Natsuki Kizu
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A collection of intertwining stories covering four not-quite lovers as they find what links them together. Akiha plays the piano and ponders his relationship with Yahiko, a friend with benefits he can’t quite bring himself to call his lover regardless of how freely Yahiko cares for him. Despite their constant bickering, Sado and Nakajo appear close enough to be lovers. But Nakajo has convinced himself he can never have Sado, which leads him to seek out reasons to hate him even as he stays by his side. Shibata is an overly friendly older man who rather insistently hits on Sekiya, a socially awkward radio DJ. Even with his DJ persona, Sekiya has a hard time expressing the roiling emotions within him. A stray cat brings Kameda and Ogikawa together. The two spend lazy days eating, drinking, and playing with their cat, all without calling it love. |
27. Sateen jälkeen - Saima Harmaja
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Saima Harmajan runokokoelma "Sateen jälkeen" julkaistiin Harmajan ollessa vain 22-vuotias. Rakkaus ja luonnon kauneus nousevat teoksessa pääosaan – ja välillä tunteikkaat runot yltyvät lähes fantasiaksi, jossa kulkee keijuja ja maahisia. Runoilija Saima Harmaja (1913–1937) kuoli vain 23-vuotiaana, mutta ehti julkaista peräti kolme runokokoelmaa. Neljäs runokokoelma "Kaukainen maa" julkaistiin postuumisti Harmajan kuolinvuonna.rnrnHarmajan vahvat runot käsittelevät erityisesti kuolemaa, rakkautta ja luontoa. Häntä on usein verrattu Edith Södergraniin, eikä suotta – olihan Södergran yksi Harmajan esikuvista. |
28. Moon Sworn - Keri Arthur
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A rare hybrid of vampire and werewolf, Riley Jenson works for Melbourne's Directorate of Other Races, an organisation created to police the supernatural races - and protect humans from their depredations. More werewolf than vampire, Riley is vulnerable to the moon heat, the weeklong period before the full moon, when her need to mate becomes all-consuming. But that's the least of her worries. Evil is on the rampage in Melbourne and it's up to her to stop it... |
29. ELITE Defense - KaLyn Cooper
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Guardian Security D.C. Center hadn't sent him to guard her, but he couldn't let her die…even before she stole his heart. Although Willow and Remi had only two nights together several years ago, the former Navy SEAL was pleased to discover that she was still working for the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela. Sent to the politically tumultuous country to guard an oil executive during sensitive negotiations with the new president, Remi discovers the temptingly beautiful foreign service officer is being threatened. Willow Cardenas was receiving threats almost daily. Someone wanted her out of Venezuela. With a new ambassador, the country on the verge of civil war, and nowhere else to go, she couldn't leave. The last thing she needed was an overprotective man in her life, even if she was drawn to Remi by memories of their steamy past. ELITE Defense is the fifth book in the Guardian ELITE series. If you enjoy reading second chance, military romance that keeps you on the edge, you'll like this book. Note: This book was previously published as Securing Willow. It has been deeply edited and expanded to become part of KaLyn Cooper's rebranded Guardian ELITE series. |
30. Wait For You - J.H. Croix
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A swoony, small town romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix!   When a grumpy billionaire falls first.    We’re just going to be friends, right? My kind of forever is staying single. It took too many years to escape my disaster of a marriage. As a single mom who’s barely scraping by, most men don’t even notice me. So when Adam Cannon almost kisses me, I’m not expecting it.   I’m definitely not expecting him to propose more. Despite a firm commitment to never being committed, I can’t resist Adam. It’s just a few kisses, I tell myself.   Adam is everything I never expected. Protective, loyal, and hot enough to melt a few glaciers. I tell him we can’t let things get complicated. I’m a woman with a messy past and definitely from the wrong side of town. By the time things have gone well past complicated, I’m falling hard and Adam might be the only man who can catch me.    Adam & Tessa’s story is perfect for readers who love: he falls first, billionaire heroes, slow burn, friends to lovers, small town shenanigans, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon, and a deeply loyal cinnamon roll hero with a protective streak.   *A full-length, standalone romance. |
31. Confessions of a Mask - Yukio Mishima & Meredith Weatherby
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'There is in this world a kind of desire like stinging pain' A Japanese teenager is overcome with longing for his male classmate. He imagines his body punctured with arrows, like the body of St Sebastian in the painting that obsesses him. Over and over again, each night in his private fantasies, the objects of his lust are tortured, killed and maimed. But, in the rigid world of imperial wartime Japan there is no place for such transgressive desires. He must wear a false mask and hide his true nature, whatever the cost. 'A terrific and astringent work of beauty' The Times Literary Supplement 'Mishima is lucid in the midst of emotional confusion, funny in the midst of despair' Christopher Isherwood 'Never has a "confession" been freer from self-pity' Sunday Times |
32. REMEMBERING PASSION - Aleatha Romig
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Damien Sinclair is a force of nature, the beauty of a sunset over the ocean while capable of devastating hurricane-strength winds. At one time, he’d held my heart in his hands. That was until the day I walked away.  I didn’t leave him because I didn’t love him. It was that loving him was too much, an all-encompassing affair. In his presence, I failed to exist.  For two years, I worked to build a life free from Damien’s irresistible pull. I succeeded until one fate-filled afternoon I found myself seated by his side for a long flight. Unbelievably, we were headed to the same destination. His sinfully charming smile, charisma, and devilish smirk reminded me of all we’d shared. Attraction. Desire. Passion. Forgetting him had been agony.  Will I survive remembering? Have you been Aleatha’d? The Sinclair Duet is a scorching hot, second-chance romance filled with the suspense and intrigue you’ve come to expect from New York Times bestselling author Aleatha Romig.  *REMEMBERING PASSION is book one, closely followed by book two of the Sinclair duet, REKINDLING DESIRE. |
33. Больше денег: что такое Ethereum и как блокчейн меняет мир - Виталик Бутерин & Инна Проворова
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В 2013 году девятнадцатилетний программист Виталик Бутерин опубликовал концепцию новой платформы для создания онлайн-сервисов на базе блокчейна. За десять лет Ethereum стал не только второй по популярности криптовалютой, но и основой для целого мира децентрализованных приложений, смарт-контрактов и NFT-искусства. В своих статьях Бутерин размышляет о развитии криптоэкономики и о ключевых идеях, которые за ней стоят, – от особенностей протокола Ethereum до теории игр, финансирования общественных благ и создания автономных сетевых организаций. Как блокчейн-сервисы могут помочь людям добиваться общих целей? Могут ли криптовалюты заменить традиционные финансовые инструменты? Ведут ли они к построению прекрасного нового мира, в котором власть будет принадлежать не правительствам и корпорациям, а людям, объединенным общими ценностями и интересами, или служат источником неравенства и циничных финансовых спекуляций? В этой книге Бутерин предстает увлеченным мыслителем, глубоким социальным теоретиком и активистом, который рассуждает о том, что гораздо больше денег, не боится задавать сложные вопросы и предлагать решения противоречивых проблем. В формате PDF A4 сохранен издательский макет книги. |
34. Tutto sull'amore - bell hooks
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Perché abbiamo paura di parlare d’amore? Tutto sull’amore di bell hooks nasce da questa domanda che spesso genera imbarazzo, reticenza, e persino rabbia. Nonostante l’amore sia il sentimento più spontaneo e universale, che segna l’esistenza di ogni essere umano, parlarne, confessarlo a qualcuno, provare a raccontare come si agita dentro di noi ci terrorizza e ci disorienta: l’angoscia che le nostre parole non siano comprese, i nostri desideri corrisposti o i nostri sogni realizzati, genera un insensato odio per l’amore che tutti finiamo per vivere. Questo condiziona negativamente il modo che abbiamo di amare, lo contagia di insicurezza e di dolore, guasta la sua capacità di cambiarci e di restituirci speranza, ma soprattutto di migliorare il mondo attorno a noi. Perché l’amore, prima di essere la fantasia fiabesca che anima canzoni, libri e film, è innanzitutto una forza: una forza spirituale, che incide sulle nostre coscienze, ma anche una forza politica, che orienta le decisioni sempre secondo sentimenti di incontro e di costruzione, e mai di dissoluzione e distruzione. Per scongiurare quell’odio contro l’amore è fondamentale imparare ad avere cura di sé, scrive bell hooks, e riappropriarsi dell’amore come spazio in cui ciascun individuo si sente libero di parlare e di ascoltare senza timore ciò che lo agita dentro. Amare, allora, non sarà più sinonimo di soffrire, ma di edificare, progettare, immaginare il domani.Amare non significa soffrire. Amare non significa avere paura. Amare è prendersi cura di sé, farsi del bene, farlo a chi ci sta accanto. Amare non significa distruggere. Amare significa costruire. Tutto sull’amore di bell hooks è un libro che insegna a costruire la propria vita con amore. |
35. Blue Christmas - Emma Jameson
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SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH TONY & KATE HETHERIDGE When miserly millionaire Barnaby Galen is found dead in his dilapidated mansion, police find two corpses on the scene—the murder victim and the murder weapon. A human skeleton even more terrifying than the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come was rigged to pop up beside Galen’s bed and scare the life out of him… Tis the season, and after a long recuperation in the country, Tony Hetheridge is eager to get back to work. His wife Kate, however, is still haunted by the violent end of their last case. Hoping to rekindle her detective’s spirit, Tony offers to help their friend Paul Bhar investigate Barnaby Galen’s strange demise. The Scrooge-like miser left behind no friends, only enemies, and a neighborhood full of eccentric suspects. Will Kate be able to resume her career at Scotland Yard? Or will Tony and Paul have to go it alone? Curl up with BLUE CHRISTMAS, a witty and heartfelt cozy mystery with an ending that’s sure to warm your heart. The Lord & Lady Hetheridge Mystery Series (Ongoing) #1 ICE BLUE #2 BLUE MURDER #3 SOMETHING BLUE #4 BLACK & BLUE #5 BLUE BLOODED #6 BLUE CHRISTMAS #7 UNTRUE BLUE Also by Emma Jameson: The Dr. Benjamin Bones Mysteries (Ongoing) #1 BONES IN THE BLACKOUT #2 BONES AT THE MANOR HOUSE #3 BONES TAKES A HOLIDAY The Jem Jago Mysteries (published by Bookouture): #1 A DEATH AT SEASCAPE HOUSE #2 A DEATH AT CANDLEWICK CASTLE #3 A DEATH AT SILVERSMITH BAY #4 A DEATH AT NEPTUNE COVE |
36. Whatever You do Don't Run - Peter Allison
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Peter Allison was only nineteen when he left Australia for Africa, thinking he might travel around and see a bit of the country before going home to a 'proper job'. But Africa worked its magic, and Peter ended up falling, quickly and completely, in love with the country and its wildlife. Landing in a game reserve in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta, he became a safari guide and, some twelve years later, his short holiday in Africa isn't over yet. Whatever You Do, Don't Run is his guide's-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world's fiercest animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Like the young woman who rejected the recommended safari-friendly khaki to wear a more 'fashionable' hot pink ensemble, or the Japanese tourist who requested a repeat performance of Allison's being charged by a lion so he could videotape it.  Peter Allison - like an affable, younger David Attenborough or a slightly more laid-back Steve Irwin - really knows his wildlife. He's had some extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. From close encounters with hungry lions, cranky elephants and over-protective honey badgers, there's not much in the African bush that Peter hasn't seen, done or been chased by. His affection for these wild and dangerous animals and his fascination with, and respect for, their often extraordinary behaviour is completely genuine, deep and infectious. Reading Whatever You Do, Don't Run is like sitting around a campfire late at night and listening to him talking - his stories of the animals and the bush are gentle, warm, funny and utterly engaging. |
37. The Bodyguard - Katherine Center
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'My perfect ten of a book.' EMILY HENRY *The instant New York Times bestseller!* She's got his back. He's got her heart. They've got a secret. What could possibly go wrong? Hannah Brooks looks more like a kindergarten teacher than somebody who could kill you with her bare hands. But the truth is, she's an elite bodyguard and she's just been hired to protect a superstar actor from his stalker. Jack Stapleton 's a Hollywood heartthrob - captured by paparazzi on beaches the world over, rising out of the waves in clingy board shorts and glistening like a Roman deity. When Jack's mom gets sick, he comes home to the family's Texas ranch to help out. Only one catch: He doesn't want his family to know about his stalker. Or the bodyguard thing. And so Hannah - against her will and her better judgment - finds herself pretending to be Jack's girlfriend as a cover. Protecting Jack should be easy. But protecting her own heart? That's the hardest thing she's ever done... READERS LOVE THE BODYGUARD ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' Like a virtual hug , totally feel-good and charming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ' I just love the cinnamon roll heroes . Jack was the sweetest and I love him so much.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You can compare her to Emily Henry and Colleen Hoover ! YES!! This book was that good!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG!!! I loved this book...I laughed out loud so often' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engaging, heartbreaking, romantic and genuinely funny ' *An instant New York Times bestseller ! *A USA Today bestseller ! *An Amazon Editors' Pick for Best Books of the Year 2022 - Romance Category! *Named one of the funniest romance novels of the year in the Washington Post ! *Nominated for Goodreads' Best Books of the Year 2022! *Nominated for 2022 Book of the Year at Book of the Month Club! |
38. Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros
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The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! Don't miss out on the series that the world can't stop talking about: 'An absolute romantasy sensation . . . Yarros is the true inheritor of Harry Potter and inspires Hunger Games levels of devotion' - Guardian 'Fear not, levels of fighting, rebelliousness and all-round sexiness are still sky-high' - Daily Mail 'Iron Flame is on course to set the world alight' - Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' - Mail on Sunday __________________________________________ She survived her first year at Basgiath War College . . . but the danger is only beginning. Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College, Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet's already wondering how she'll get through. It's not just that it's grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it's designed to stretch the riders' capacity for pain beyond endurance. It's the new vice commandant, who's made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is - unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet's body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else's, she still has her wits, and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won't be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College - and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end. __________________________________________ R eviews for Fourth Wing 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' THE SUN 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed with Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, but we very much are - and we're not alone . . .' SUNDAY TIMES STYLE 'I couldn't put it down!' MILLIE BOBBY BROWN 'This book contains an addictive , drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility until the very last word. Do not say I didn't warn you' GLAMOUR 'Throw in an enemies-to-lovers plotline, some life-threatening trials and the threat of war in the outside world, and you've got yourself a deliciously gripping dish, which I downed in one sitting' STYLIST '2024 is the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese calendar. Dive into a fantasy narrative featuring these mythical, winged creatures.' POP SUGAR OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME *Rebecca Yarros's Iron Flame was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller in hardback in the second week of November 2023 |
39. Heartless - Elsie Silver
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"Elsie Silver's writing is a true revelation!" ALI HAZELWOOD --- Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance . . . Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Perfect for fans of Devney Perry, Lucy Score and B.K. Borison. Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep my eyes off him. And he can't keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than me and barely looks my way. Until I get him in the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off - and so are our clothes. He's gruff, a little rough around the edges, and it turns out broad-shouldered ranchers with filthy mouths are this city girl's kryptonite. So who am I to resist? But in our quiet moments together, he softens, and I start to realise his hardened exterior is just a façade. Someone once convinced him that his best wasn't good enough. Yet I've never felt more cherished than I do in his arms. My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months . But my heart says this is forever. |
40. The Chaos Agent - Mark Greaney
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Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. A car accident in Japan. A drowning in Seoul. A home invasion in Boston. Someone is killing the world’s leading experts on robotics and artificial intelligence. Is it a tech company trying to eliminate the competition or is it something even more sinister? After all, artificial intelligence may be the deadliest battlefield gamechanger since the creation of gunpowder. The first nation to field weapons that can act at the speed of computer commands will rule the battlefield. It’s an irresistible lure for most, but not for the Gray Man. His quest for a quiet life has led him to Central America where he and his lover, Zoya Zakharova, have assumed new identities. With a list of enemies that  includes billionaires, terrorists, and governments, they need to keep a low profile, but the world’s deadliest assassin can’t expect to hide out forever. Eventually, they’re tracked down and offered a job by an old acquaintance of Zoya’s. He needs their help extracting a Russian scientist who is on the kill list. They reject the offer, but just being seen with him is enough to put assassins on their trail. Now, they’re back on the run, but no matter which way they turn, it's clear that whoever's tracking them is always going to be one step ahead. Since flight’s no longer possible, fight is the only option left, and no one fights dirtier than the Gray Man. |
41. Jakob - Satu Rämö
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Joulu on juhlista julmin. Milloin tulee vastaan piste, jossa paraskaan tarkoitus ei enää pyhitä keinoja? Eletään vuoden pimeintä aikaa Ísafjörðurin kylässä. Joulun lähestyessä kyläläisten rauha järkkyy. Länsivuonoilta kalankasvatusaltaasta löytyy järsitty ruumis. Rikosetsivä Hildur Rúnarsdóttir tuskin ehtii aloittaa rikostutkintaa yhdessä suomalaisen poliisiharjoittelijan Jakob Johansonin kanssa, kun toisaalla Islannin syrjäisessä kolkassa tapahtuu toinen vähintään yhtä outo henkirikos. Ja pian kolmas. Julmaa väkivallantekojen sarjaa tutkiessaan Hildur tasoittaa ajatuksiaan surffaamalla Atlannin hyisissä aalloissa. Kadotettu yhteys keskimmäiseen sisareen Rósaan painaa mieltä. Jakob tekee kaikkensa voittaakseen lastaan koskevan vaikean huoltajuusriidan. Kuinka pitkälle Jakob on valmis painissaan menemään? Sitä Hildur joutuu miettimään, kun hän saa pahimman mahdollisen puhelun Suomesta Kolarin poliisiasemalta. Jakob on kolmas osa nordic blue -tyylistä Hildur-dekkarisarjaa, jossa on ripaus pohjoista mystiikkaa. Satu Rämö (s. 1980) on Islannissa asuva ekonomi ja kirjailija. Hildur on ollut yleisö- ja raatimenestys. Kirjasta on tekeillä tv-sarja ja sarjan käännösoikeuksia on myyty seitsemään maahan: Saksaan, Hollantiin, Tanskaan, Ruotsiin, Norjaan, Viroon ja Latviaan. |
42. The Score - Elle Kennedy
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A New York Times bestseller! Get ready for another binge-worthy romance from international bestselling author Elle Kennedy. He knows how to score, on and off the ice . . . Allie Hayes is in crisis mode. With graduation looming, she still doesn't have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. To make matters worse, she's nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di Laurentis is impossible to resist. Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won't include the king of one-night stands. It'll take more than flashy moves to win her over . . . Dean always gets what he wants. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls . . . he's a ladies man, all right, and he's yet to meet a woman who's immune to his charms. Until Allie. For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world - and now she wants to be friends? Nope. It's not over until he says it's over. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it's time to stop focusing on scoring . . . and shoot for love. Praise for Elle Kennedy: 'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author 'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, No.1 New York Times bestselling author 'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling author |
43. No Plan B - Lee Child & Andrew Child
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The gripping new Jack Reacher thriller from the No.1 bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child. When your name is Jack Reacher, the truth is always worth doing time for. Gerrardsville, Colorado. One tragic event. Two witnesses. Two conflicting accounts. One witness sees a woman throw herself in front of a bus - clearly suicide. The other witness is Jack Reacher. And he sees what really happened - a man in grey hoodie and jeans, swift and silent as a shadow, pushing the victim to her death, before grabbing her bag and sauntering away. Reacher follows the killer, not knowing that this was no random act of violence. It is part of something much bigger...a sinister, secret conspiracy, with powerful people on the take, enmeshed in an elaborate plot that leaves no room for error. If any step is compromised, the threat will have to be quickly and permanently removed. Because when the threat is Reacher, there is No Plan B... 'Perfectly plotted, with bigger twists than ever before' KARIN SLAUGHTER 'The world's favourite hero packs an even harder punch than ever' PETER JAMES Although the Jack Reacher novels can be read in any order, No Plan B is the 27th book in the internationally bestselling series. No Plan B was a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in May 2023. |
44. Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros
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Don't miss out on the series that everyone can't stop talking about! 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades ' - The Sun 'We weren't expecting to become obsessed with Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing, but we very much are - and we're not alone . . .' - Sunday Times Style 'I couldn't put it down!' - Millie Bobby Brown 'The new publishing sensation' - Daily Mail 'This book contains an addictive, drug like essence that will make you relinquish all responsibility until the very last word. Do not say I didn't warn you' - Glamour 'Yarros had me hooked from the first chapter' - Mail on Sunday __________________________________________ FRIENDS. ENEMIES. LOVERS . . . EVERYONE HAS AN AGENDA Violet Sorrengail expected to live a quiet life surrounded by books, until she was forced onto the world's deadliest training ground. Now she must fight to join the army's elite: dragon riders. But dragons don't choose fragile riders, they incinerate them, and when your body breaks as easily as Violet's does - death is only a heartbeat away. EVERY NIGHT COULD BE YOUR LAST Many cadets would kill Violet to better their own chances of success; the rest would kill her just because of her last name . . . including the ruthless Xaden Riorson, her family's greatest enemy. With the odds stacked against her, Violet must use every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise, because once you enter Basgiath War College, there are only two ways out: GRADUATE OR DIE __________________________________________ OVER ONE MILLION READERS HAVE ALREADY GIVEN FOUR T H WING FIVE S T ARS. ARE YOU READY T O ENTER T HE WORLD OF BASGIA T H WAR COLLEGE? 'If I can convince you to read one book I recommend it would be this one' 'I didn't sleep, I didn't eat, and when I finished, I had the overwhelming urge to just start it all over again ' 'This book is probably the best fantasy book I have ever read' ' FIVE. FREAKING. STARS . There is no universe where I could give this book any less of a rating' 'There are some stories you read and enjoy but every so often you come across one that just obliterates everything and takes over your entire being within a few pages and becomes your world and personality . Well, this is the one' ' The world building in this was phenomenal . I lived, breathed and became a part of the college' 'You know when you finish a book, and it leaves an ache in your chest because it was so good, and now it's over? That's exactly how I feel after finishing Fourth Wing' OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: - FOURTH WING - IRON FLAME *Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing was a New York Times bestseller and Sunday Times bestseller in hardback in the second week of May 2023 and a number one Sunday Times bestseller in the third week of July 2023. |
45. The New York Trilogy - Paul Auster
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The New York Trilogy is perhaps the most astonishing work by one of America's most consistently astonishing writers. The Trilogy is three cleverly interconnected novels that exploit the elements of standard detective fiction and achieve a new genre that is all the more gripping for its starkness. It is a riveting work of detective fiction worthy of Raymond Chandler, and at the same time a profound and unsettling existentialist enquiry in the tradition of Kafka or Borges. In each story the search for clues leads to remarkable coincidences in the universe as the simple act of trailing a man ultimately becomes a startling investigation of what it means to be human. The New York Trilogy is the modern novel at its finest: a truly bold and arresting work of fiction with something to transfix and astound every reader. 'Marks a new departure for the American novel.' Observer 'A shatteringly clever piece of work . . . Utterly gripping, written with an acid sharpness that leaves an indelible dent in the back of the mind.' Sunday Telegraph ' The New York Trilogy established him as the only author one could compare to Samuel Beckett.' Guardian |
46. Panssarisydän - Jo Nesbø & Outi Menna
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Se palkittiin Norjassa ja Tanskassa. Se oli suurmenestys Saksassa ja kesän myydyin dekkari Suomessa. Se on kuin kirjoittaen sytytetty takkatuli: kaunis ja polttava. Kasvojen vammat on aiheutettu sisältä päin. Rikoksien tekijäksi epäillään sarjamurhaajaa. Oslon poliisin ainoa sarjamurhaajiin erikoistunut tutkija on paennut painajaisiaan Hongkongin oopiumluoliin. Saapuessaan kotimaahansa tutkija joutuu tullissa täydelliseen ruumiintarkastukseen epäiltynä huumeiden salakuljetuksesta.Tämä mies on Harry Hole.Pian ihmisiä alkaa kuolla lisää. On selvitettävä, mikä yhdistää julmien murhien uhreja. Jo Nesbø on noussut ensin johtavaksi norjalaiseksi rikoskirjailijaksi Harry Hole -romaaneillaan, sitten johtavaksi pohjoismaiseksi kirjailijaksi. Tänä päivänä hän kamppailee jo tasapäisesti muutaman muun kirjailijan kanssa maailman suosituimman kirjailijan tittelistä. Aika velikulta! |
47. Suicide Run - Michael Connelly
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In SUICIDE RUN, the apparent suicide of a beautiful young starlet turns out to be much more sinister than it seems. In CIELO AZUL, Bosch is haunted by a long-ago closed case - the murder of a teenage girl who was never identified. As her killer sits on death row, Bosch tries one last time to get the answers he has sought for years. In ONE DOLLAR JACKPOT, Bosch works the murder of a professional poker player whose skills have made her more than one enemy. Whether investigating a cold case or fresh blood, Bosch relentlessly pursues his quarry, always on the lookout for the "tell". In this first collection of Harry Bosch stories, Michael Connelly once again demonstrates that he is 'the greatest living American crime writer' (MIRROR). |
48. From Blood and Ash - Jennifer L. Armentrout
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Captivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Laura Thalassa. A Maiden… Chosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. The life of the Maiden is solitary. Never to be touched. Never to be looked upon. Never to be spoken to. Never to experience pleasure. Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. But the choice has never been hers. A Duty… The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. Because a Maiden has a heart. And a soul. And longing. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden. A Kingdom… Forsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. Poppy is not only on the verge of losing her heart and being found unworthy by the gods, but also her life when every blood-soaked thread that holds her world together begins to unravel. Reviews for From Blood and Ash : "Dreamy, twisty, steamy escapism. Take me back!" -New York Times bestseller Wendy Higgins “Jennifer Armentrout has the power to control my emotions with every word she writes. From swooning to crying to racing through the pages to find out what happens next, I couldn't stop reading about Hawke and Poppy, and you won't be able to either.” - Brigid Kemmerer, New York Times Bestselling Author of A Curse So Dark and Lonely  “Action, adventure, sexiness, and angst! From Blood and Ash has it all and double that. So many feels and so many moments it made me cheer for the character. Read. This. Book! You'll be obsessed!” -  Tijan NYT bestselling author “From Blood and Ash is a phenomenal fantasy novel that is filled to the brim with danger, mystery and heart melting romance. I loved every single second of it and I couldn’t get enough of this new fantastical world. A heart stopping start to what is clearly going to be a stunning series, perfect for both those who love fantasy and those who are new to the genre. A must read.” Kayleigh, K-Books "If you think you are ready for From Blood and Ash, think again. Jennifer L. Armentrout has woven a new fantasy universe that will leave you reeling. Filled with action, heart wrenching twists and the most delicious romance, this unputdownable novel comes with a warning: keep a fan close by, because the temperatures are about to rise." Elena, The Bibliotheque Blo “In this exciting new novel by Jennifer L. Armentrout, she introduces a fantastical world filled with immense detail, and characters who are poignant and fierce, Jennifer truly has out done herself!” – BookBesties  “From Blood and Ash is a fantastic fantasy that will hook you immediately from the very first page! I loved every single moment and all of the characters are ones you will fall in love with! Jennifer L. Armentrout has done it again with her amazing writing skills and lots of detail! Get this book immediately!!!” - Amanda @Stuck In YA Books “Jennifer has stepped into the fantasy genre with this absolutely amazing novel. With characters you will love and more than a few twists and turns, get ready for one amazing adventure.” -Perpetual Fangirl "This magnificent book has so many pieces in it: fantasy, mystery, forbidden romance, supernatural, lies, deceit, betrayal, love, friendship, family. And so, so, so many secrets your head will be spinning. Jennifer L. Armentrout has created another masterpiece that I will be rushing to buy, and will be telling everyone to read it ASAP!" ~Jeraca @My Nose in YA Books “From Blood to Ash is the first high fantasy book from Jennifer L Armentrout, but hopefully not the last. Like all her other works, her ability to create worlds, create swoon worthy men, and feisty strong female characters is amazing. Fantasy, mystery, romance, betrayal, love, and steamy scenes, this book has it all.” - Lisa @ The Blonde Book Lover “From Blood & Ash is everything we love about JLA’s fantasy writing...pumped up on steroids. There’s epic world building and plot twists, a strong female lead, a swoon worthy book hottie, a steamy forbidden love story, and side characters that can’t help but steal your heart. My mind was blown by the end of this book.” - Kris S. (frantic4romantic) “Step into an exciting new fantasy world by Jennifer L. Armentrout, From Blood And Ash takes you on a fantastic ride with twists and turns galore. Characters you will love to laugh and cry with. A phenomenal start to an exciting new series.” - Lori Dunn an avid reader “From Blood and Ash was everything I wanted in a high fantasy novel. The myths, the legends, the epic romance, and an adventure that will keep you on your toes beginning to end. I couldn’t put the book down. Truly a brilliant start to what I believe will be yet another amazing series by Jennifer L. Armentrout." –Sabrina, Books Are My Life “Jennifer L. Armentrout takes her first step into the high fantasy genre with From Blood and Ash. A story of forbidden love, lies, secrets, and betrayal - it will leave you wanting more after the very last page.” - Love Just Is Books “From Blood and Ash is like reading my favorite book for first time.” - Raquel Herrera “With From Blood and Ash, Jennifer Armentrout successfully takes on the genre of high fantasy, proving, once again, that she is a master of her craft. Filled with epic adventure, forbidden romance, deceit, lies, and betrayal, FB&A draws you in from page one and refuses to let go!” - Erica, The Rest Just Falls Away “Jennifer L. Armentrout comes trough once again with From Blood and Ash as it kept me enthralled throughout the full book. You won't be able to put down this epic story once you start.” - Julalicious Book Paradise “From Blood and Ash strikes the perfect balance between fantasy and romance elements leaving the world feeling live in and full while allowing the relationship between the main characters feeling real and authentic.” - Nads Book Nook, Nadine Bergeron “Be prepared to spend your whole day reading From Blood and Ash. Once you start reading this high fantasy novel, you won't want to put it down.” - Love Book Triangle “From Blood and Ash is absolutely breath taking. JLA does what she does best by creating a fantastical world filled with romance, lies, betrayal, adventure and all things we love and expect from JLA characters that melt our hearts and steal our hearts and souls. I cannot wait for the next one!” - Pia Colon “From Blood and Ash, Jennifer L. Armentrout brought to life a high fantasy that is enthralling. Another masterful addition to my collection. Get ready to stay on your toes from start to end.” - Amy Oh, Reader by the Mountains “From Blood and Ash is the first high fantasy novel by Jennifer L Armentrout and she absolutely nails it. This is fantasy for skeptics and unbelievers because it makes you want to be a fantasy fan! This page turner makes you want to devour it in one night and at the same time savor every detail. Heart stopping and inspiring and grips you from page one.” – Tracy Kirby  “An intriguing puzzle of a world, a ruthless hero, a determine heroin, and a plot that will keep you up late, this book is one of the best I've read this year.” – Valerie from Stuck In Books “From Blood and Ash, a thrilling high fantasy that packs a punch, each page will leave you wanting more!” - Tracey, Books & Other Pursuits |
49. House of Flame and Shadow - Sarah J. Maas
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The third book in the EPIC Crescent City series from multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** A WORLD IN DARKNESS. A BURNING SPARK. A BLAZE OF STARS. Bryce Quinlan is stranded in a strange new world. She's going to need all her wits about her to get home again and return to everything she loves. But that's no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Meanwhile, Hunt Athalar is back in the Asteri's dungeons. Stripped of his freedom and the happiness he'd fought so hard for, he's without a clue as to Bryce's fate. Hunt is desperate to help his mate, but until he can escape the Asteri's chains, his hands are quite literally tied. In this breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Midgard is brought to the brink of collapse, and the fate of the world rests on the hope of rebellion. But the fight for survival, freedom, and love may cost everything Bryce and Hunt have. House of Flame and Shadow was ranked #1 in UK TCM charts week ending 6/2/2024 |
50. Gone Tomorrow - Lee Child
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Featuring Jack Reacher, hero of the new blockbuster movie starring Tom Cruise, as he faces his most implacable enemy yet. Suicide bombers are easy to spot. They give out all kinds of tell-tale signs.There are twelve things to look for.No one who has worked in law enforcement will ever forget them. New York City.The subway, two o'clock in the morning. Jack Reacher studies his fellow passengers.Four are OK.The fifth isn't. The train brakes for Grand Central Station. Will Reacher intervene, and save lives? Or is he wrong?Will his intervention cost lives - including his own? |
51. Kaunokaiset - Karin Slaughter
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Kaunokaiset Kaikilla on salaisuuksia. Eräät ovat vain brutaalimpia kuin toiset. Hänen miehensä murhataan kylmäverisesti. Hänen sisarensa on kadonnut jäljettömiin. Kun Claire alkaa kaivella menneitä, hän ymmärtää elämänsä valheellisuuden – että hänen miehensä olikin jotakin aivan muuta kuin hän oli luullut. Pian hänelle selviää, että totuus on julmempi kuin hän oli koskaan osannut kuvitellakaan. Karin Slaughter on kirjoittanut psykologisen trillerin, joka on niin jännittävä, että sen kesken jättäminen tekee suorastaan kipeää. Kaunokaiset on mestariteos: älykäs, taitavasti kirjoitettu ja täydellisen hyvä. |
52. A Court of Wings and Ruin - Sarah J. Maas
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The third instalment of the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail ****** Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's manoeuvrings and the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit – and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords and hunt for allies in unexpected places. And her heart will face the ultimate test as she and her mate are forced to question whether they can truly trust each other. Sarah J. Maas's books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone's talking about for yourself. |
53. Yhdeksäs hauta - Stefan Ahnhem & Outi Menna
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"Ahnhemilla on kyky kirjoittaa virtaviivaiseksi hiottu rikostrilleri... Yhdeksäs hauta on osaavaa jatkoa debyytille." – BTJ Rikostarkastaja Fabian Risk joutuu laittamaan koko uransa peliin ratkaistakseen Ruotsin oikeusministerin mystisen katoamisen. Rikostarkastaja Fabian Risk tutkii oikeusministerin merkillistä katoamista Tukholman valtiopäiviltä: riitaisan istunnon jälkeen ministeri ei koskaan astu ulkopuolella odottavaan autoon. Risk joutuu mittavan sumutuksen kohteeksi, mutta samassa sumussa hapuilee Ruotsin turvallisuuspoliisi Säpo. Risk ajautuu yhä syvemmälle korkean tason salaliittoon, joka osoittautuu kylmäävämmäksi kuin kukaan osasi aavistaa. Stefan Ahnhem (s. 1966) aloitti musiikkibisneksessä, mutta ryhtyi 25-vuotiaana opiskelemaan käsikirjoittamista. Tunnetuksi Ahnhem tuli Wallander- ja Irene Huss -tv-sarjojen käsikirjoittajana. Ahnhemin Fabian Frisk -sarjan ensiosa Pimeään jäänyt palkittiin Ruotsissa vuoden parhaana esikoisdekkarina. Nordisk Film on tekemässä kirjoihin pohjautuvaa tv-sarjaa. |
54. The Hero of Ages - Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson - the international phenomenon who finished the Wheel of Time sequence - concludes his smash-hit Mistborn fantasy trilogy. Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world. This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson's saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility. |
55. Tavalliset pikku pihajuhlat - Liane Moriarty & Helene Bützow
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"Moriartyn kirjat ovat viisaita, rehellisiä ja upean tarkkanäköisiä." – Jojo Moyes Huumorilla ryyditettyjä oivalluksia rakastamisesta, vanhemmuuden vaikeudesta ja naisten välisestä ystävyydestä. Fiksu uutuus Hyvä aviomies -romaanin tekijältä. Ihan tavalliset pihajuhlat. Kuusi vastuullista aikuista, kolme sööttiä lasta ja piskuinen koira. Eihän mikään voi mennä vikaan. Eihän? Viini virtaa ja musiikki raikaa. Iloa ei pilaa edes menoa kyttäävä hapan naapuri. Lupaava sellisti, Clementine, voi hetkeksi heittää mielestään tärkeän koe-esiintymisen. Lapsuudenkodin traumatisoima Erika hieman jo höllentää kireää nutturaa. Ehkä hänestäkin tulee vielä äiti, pitää vain pyytää ystävältä apua. Hemaiseva emäntä, Tiffany, tietää miten vieraita viihdytetään. Meno lähtee lapasesta vain hetkeksi ja seuraukset ovat järkyttäviä. "Parhaat uutiset koskaan: yksikään sivu ei tuota pettymystä. Ainoa vaikeus Tavalliset pienet pihajuhlat -romaanin kanssa: miten laskea se käsistään." – Miami Herald Tavalliset pienet pihajuhlat ponnahti heti bestsellerlistan ykköseksi sekä Australiassa että Yhdysvalloissa! Liane Moriarty (s. 1966) on australialainen kirjailija, jonka kirjoja on myyty jo yli kuusi miljoonaa kappaletta. Hyvä aviomies -romaani on käännetty 40 kielelle. Sen lisäksi myös Mustat valkeat valheet ja Tavalliset pienet pihajuhlat nousivat heti ilmestyttyään bestsellerlistan kärkeen niin Australiassa kuin Yhdysvalloissakin. Filmatisoinnit ovat käynnissä niin Hyvästä aviomiehestä, Mustat valkeat valheet -romaanista kuin myös uusimmasta Tavalliset pienet pihajuhlat -romaanista. Ennen kirjailijanuraansa Liane Moriarty toimi mainos- ja markkinointibisneksissä sekä copywriterina. Moriarty asuu Sydneyssä perheineen johon kuuluu mies ja kaksi lasta. |
56. The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus Book 3) - Rick Riordan
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The third book in the bestselling spin off series from Percy Jackson and the Olympians - now a major Disney+ series! ONE FATAL PROPHECY. SEVEN BRAVE DEMIGODS. A QUEST TO FIND - AND CLOSE - THE DOORS OF DEATH. Annabeth felt as if someone had draped a cold washcloth across her neck. She heard that whispering laughter again, as if the presence had followed her from the ship. She looked up at the Argo II. Its massive bronze hull glittered in the sunlight. Part of her wanted to kidnap Percy right now, get on board and get out of here while they still could. She couldn't shake the feeling that something was about to go terribly wrong. She couldn't risk losing Percy again. Return to the World of Percy Jackson in the best-selling, brand-new adventure featuring the original hero in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Chalice of the Gods – out now! And don't miss the trio's next adventure in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess, coming soon! |
57. Queen of Shadows - Sarah J. Maas
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'One of the best fantasy book series of the past decade' TIME No masters. No limits. No regrets. Aelin Galathynius takes her place as queen in the fourth book of the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Celaena Sardothien has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. Everyone Aelin loves has been taken from her. Everything she holds dear is in danger. But she has the heart of a queen - and that heart beats for vengeance. In this fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, no one will escape the queen's wrath. |
58. Things We Hide From The Light - Lucy Score
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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO TIKTOK SENSATION AND MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER Police Chief Nash Morgan is known for two things: being a good guy and the way his uniform accentuates his rear end . . . But two bullets put a dent in his Southern charm and now he's facing a criminal still on the loose and a town full of citizens that consider the law more of a 'guideline'. The last thing he needs is the leggy, smart-mouthed Lina Solavita moving in next door, making him feel things he doesn't have the energy to feel. Lina is on a mission. As soon as she gets what she's after, she has no intention of sticking around. The town of Knockemout has other ideas. Soon she finds herself sucked into small-town life. Dog-sitting. Saying yes to a bridesmaid's dress. Listening to the sexy chief of police in the shower. But when Nash discovers Lina's secret these friends become furious enemies - though the sparks flying between them don't know the difference between love and hate. Already itching for more from Knockemout? Pre order Things We Left Behind now - the final heart-pounding book in the bestselling series! |
59. Devil in Spring - Lisa Kleypas
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New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas delivers the unforgettable tale of a strong-willed beauty who encounters her match in one of London's most notorious-yet irresistible-rakes . . . perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. ' Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean An eccentric wallflower . . . Most debutantes dream of finding a husband. Lady Pandora Ravenel has different plans. The ambitious young beauty would much rather stay at home and plot out her new board game business than take part in the London Season. But one night at a glittering society ball, she's ensnared in a scandal with a wickedly handsome stranger. A cynical rake . . . After years of evading marital traps with ease, Gabriel, Lord St. Vincent, has finally been caught by a rebellious girl who couldn't be less suitable. In fact, she wants nothing to do with him. But Gabriel finds the high-spirited Pandora irresistible. He'll do whatever it takes to possess her, even if their marriage of convenience turns out to be the devil's own bargain. A perilous plot . . . After succumbing to Gabriel's skilled and sensuous persuasion, Pandora agrees to become his bride. But soon she discovers that her entrepreneurial endeavours have accidentally involved her in a dangerous conspiracy - and only her husband can keep her safe. As Gabriel protects her from their unknown adversaries, they realise their devil's bargain may just turn out to be a match made in heaven... ' Kleypas can make you laugh and cry - on the same page' Julia Quinn The Ravenels: Cold-Hearted Rake Marrying Winterborne Devil in Spring Hello Stranger Devil's Daughter Chasing Cassandra Praise for Lisa Kleypas: ' Intricately and elegantly crafted, intensely romantic . . . from a not-to-be-missed romance author' Kirkus Reviews ' Witty, often hilarious, and delightfully passionate , this compelling, thrill-laced Victorian romance is another superb series entry' Library Journal, starred review 'Readers are introduced to the unforgettable characters and their original personalities through a delightful storyline peppered with sharp repartee and steamy sensuality ' RT Book Reviews (top pick) ' Is it possible to give a book 6 stars? . . . [This] story has all of the forbidden romance, witty banter, and sigh-inducing declarations of love that you deserve ' That's Normal |
60. Masters of Doom - David Kushner
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Masters of Doom is the amazing true story of the Lennon and McCartney of video games: John Carmack and John Romero. Together, they ruled big business. They transformed popular culture. And they provoked a national controversy. More than anything, they lived a unique and rollicking American Dream, escaping the broken homes of their youth to co-create the most notoriously successful game franchises in history—Doom and Quake—until the games they made tore them apart. Americans spend more money on video games than on movie tickets. Masters of Doom is the first book to chronicle this industry’s greatest story, written by one of the medium’s leading observers. David Kushner takes readers inside the rags-to-riches adventure of two rebellious entrepreneurs who came of age to shape a generation. The vivid portrait reveals why their games are so violent and why their immersion in their brilliantly designed fantasy worlds offered them solace. And it shows how they channeled their fury and imagination into products that are a formative influence on our culture, from MTV to the Internet to Columbine. This is a story of friendship and betrayal, commerce and artistry—a powerful and compassionate account of what it’s like to be young, driven, and wildly creative. “To my taste, the greatest American myth of cosmogenesis features the maladjusted, antisocial, genius teenage boy who, in the insular laboratory of his own bedroom, invents the universe from scratch.  Masters of Doom  is a particularly inspired rendition. Dave Kushner chronicles the saga of video game virtuosi Carmack and Romero with terrific brio. This is a page-turning, mythopoeic cyber-soap opera about two glamorous geek geniuses—and it should be read while scarfing down pepperoni pizza and swilling Diet Coke, with Queens of the Stone Age cranked up all the way.”—Mark Leyner, author of  I Smell Esther Williams |
61. The Duchess Deal - Tessa Dare
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‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn, author of Bridgerton ‘Love her writing.’ Jodi Picoult on The Governess Game ‘I absolutely loved it; her style is so warm and funny.’ Nicola Cornick ‘I am a Duke. I’m not asking you to marry me. I am offering to marry you. It’s a different thing entirely.’ When the Duke of Ashbury returns from war scarred, he realises he needs an heir – which means he needs a wife! When Emma Gladstone, a vicar's daughter turned seamstress visits wearing a wedding dress, he decides on the spot that she'll do. His terms are simple: - They will be husband and wife by night only. - No lights, no kissing. - No questions about his battle scars. - Last, and most importantly… Once she's pregnant with his heir, they need never share a bed again. But Emma is no pushover. She has secrets and some rules of her own: - They will have dinner together every evening. - With conversation. - And teasing. - Last, and most importantly… Once she's seen the man beneath the scars, he can't stop her from falling in love… Praise for The Duchess Deal ‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’ Publishers Weekly ‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’ Smart Bitches, Trashy Books ‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.’ Library Journal ‘Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novel…’ Booklist Reviews ‘The irresistibly provocative, classy love scenes set the bar high for other historical romance novels.’ Publishers Weekly ‘This book is funny, it’s charming, and the romance works so beautifully.’ Smart Bitches, Trashy Books ‘A rollicking and passionate romp that is just what… fans will relish.’ Library Journal ‘Wickedly funny and soul-satisfyingly romantic novel…’ Booklist ‘Prepare to Fall in Love’ Julia Quinn About the author Tessa Dare is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fourteen historical romance novels and five novellas. Her books have won numerous accolades, including twice winning the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA® award and also receiving the RT Book Reviews Seal of Excellence. Booklist magazine named her one of the “new stars of historical romance,” and her books have been contracted for translation in more than a dozen languages. A librarian by training and a book lover at heart, Tessa makes her home in Southern California, where she lives with her husband, their two children, and a trio of cosmic kitties. |
62. Playing to Win - A.G. Lafley & Roger L. Martin
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A Wall Street Journal and Washington Post Bestseller A playbook for creating your company's winning strategy. Strategy is not complex. But it is hard. It’s hard because it forces people and organizations to make specific choices about their future—something that doesn’t happen in most companies. Now two of today’s best-known business thinkers get to the heart of strategy—explaining what it’s for, how to think about it, why you need it, and how to get it done. And they use one of the most successful corporate turnarounds of the past century, which they achieved together, to prove their point. A.G. Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, in close partnership with strategic adviser Roger Martin, doubled P&G’s sales, quadrupled its profits, and increased its market value by more than $100 billion in just ten years. Now, drawn from their years of experience at P&G and the Rotman School of Management, where Martin is dean, this book shows how leaders in organizations of all sizes can guide everyday actions with larger strategic goals built around the clear, essential elements that determine business success— where to play and how to win . The result is a playbook for winning. Lafley and Martin have created a set of five essential strategic choices that, when addressed in an integrated way, will move you ahead of your competitors. They are: • What is our winning aspiration? • Where will we play? • How will we win? • What capabilities must we have in place to win? • What management systems are required to support our choices? The stories of how P&G repeatedly won by applying this method to iconic brands such as Olay, Bounty, Gillette, Swiffer, and Febreze clearly illustrate how deciding on a strategic approach—and then making the right choices to support it—makes the difference between just playing the game and actually winning. |
63. Practice Makes Perfect - Sarah Adams
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When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome and TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet . 'Sarah writes books that truly make me smile. They're kind and hopeful, playful and feel-good. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT was all of that in spades.' CHLOE LIESE 'Sarah has written a tender, witty, emotional love story and I adore it to pieces.' B.K. BORISON 'It was deliciously romantic. Kind of like watching a 90s rom-com but with still it having the magic of being a book.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The story? PERFECT. the couple? AMAZING. the tension?! INCREDIBLE. Honestly this was one of my favorites from Sarah Adams. . .THIS WAS EVERYTHING.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I binged this book in a few hours and could not put it down. SARAH ADAMS YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL. This was an incredible read filled with heart, finding your path, laughter and all the LOVE.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'The banter, the tension just everything in this book was fantastic and I cannot wait to read more from Sarah. . . A new favourite romance read that will have you grinning from start to end.'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ....................................... How hard can it be to find the perfect match? Florist Annie Walker is determined to find someone who complements her life. But after overhearing her latest date describe her as 'so unbelievably boring', Annie wonders if the problem might be her. Is it too late to become flirtatious and fun like the leading ladies in her favourite romance movies? Maybe she only needs some practice . . . and Annie has the perfect tutor in mind. Sexy and tattooed Will Griffin is temporarily back in Rome, Kentucky, providing security for pop-star Amelia Rose in the build-up to her wedding to Annie's brother. He also has his own agenda: stay away from Annie Walker and any attachments to this sleepy town, which becomes difficult when she enlists him to help fix her love life. Amid steamy practice dates and strictly 'educational' tutoring lessons, the lines of their friendship blur and Annie reconsiders what her 'dream guy' might look like. Maybe her love life doesn't need to be perfect - it just needs to be real. Don't miss Sarah Adams' first book set in Rome, Kentucky, WHEN IN ROME. Available now! ........................................ More praise for Sarah Adams' rom-coms, including The Cheat Sheet - the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok - and When in Rome. 'Sarah Adams' books are woven with pure sunshine and rainbows . . . It's everything you could want in a small town romance, along with a heaping dollop of her signature wit and sparkling charm' AMY LEA 'You can always count on a Sarah Adams rom-com to be equal parts funny, sweet, and swoony' SOPHIE SULLIVAN 'I just adored this story . . . I'm ready to eat up anything that Sarah Adams writes' 'A perfect mix of hilarious banter, comical situations, and sweet romance' 'This romance is brilliant! It is fast paced, laugh out loud and so cute!' 'A feel-good rom-com with everything you want in a romance!' |
64. Restore Me - Tahereh Mafi
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An instant New York Times bestseller! Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the electrifying fourth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling Shatter Me series. The girl with the power to kill with a single touch now has the world in the palm of her hand. Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander of North America, and now has Warner by her side. But when tragedy strikes, she must confront the darkness that dwells both around and inside her. Who will she become in the face of adversity? Will she be able to control the power she wields, and use it for good? This bestselling series from powerhouse author Tahereh Mafi showcases relentlessly thrilling action, heart stopping romance, and a war-torn world in which rebellion is the only path to freedom. “Will have fans groaning aloud for the next installment.”—Booklist |
65. The Husky and His White Cat Shizun: Erha He Ta De Bai Mao Shizun (Novel) Vol. 5 - Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
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As the day of Nangong Si and Song Qiutong's wedding draws near, a scandalous rumor circulates among the guests at Rufeng Sect. The gossip implicates not only the bride and groom, but also Nangong Si's childhood companion and Song Qiutong's savior: the young hero, Ye Wangxi. When the wedding festivities are interrupted by a mysterious man claiming to know even more explosive secrets, Mo Ran and Chu Wanning are thrown together in the ensuing chaos. But the more time he spends at Chu Wanning's side, the more torturous it is for Mo Ran to suppress his feelings of fierce attraction and deep tenderness. Could love finally tame the beast that was the cruel tyrant Taxian-jun? |
66. The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks
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Every harvest moon, the Witch Collector rides into our valley and leads one of us to the home of the immortal Frost King, to remain forever. Today is that day—Collecting Day. But he will not come for me. I, Raina Bloodgood, have lived in this village for twenty-four years, and for all that time he has passed me by. His mistake. Raina Bloodgood has one desire: kill the Frost King and the Witch Collector who stole her sister. On Collecting Day, she means to exact murderous revenge, but a more sinister threat sets fire to her world. Rising from the ashes is the Collector, Alexus Thibault, the man she vowed to slay and the only person who can help save her sister. Thrust into an age-old story of ice, fire, and ancient gods, Raina must abandon vengeance and aid the Witch Collector or let their empire—and her sister—fall into enemy hands. But the lines between good and evil blur, and Raina has more to lose than she imagined. What is she to do when the Witch Collector is no longer the villain who stole her sister, but the hero who's stealing her heart? The Witch Collector is book one in a thrilling romantic fantasy series, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik, Sarah J. Maas, and Jennifer L. Armentrout. |
67. The Hookup Equation - Roxie Noir
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Teach me everything. My whole life, I’ve been a good girl. I follow rules like nobody’s business. I obey guidelines like I was born to it. Show me a line, and I’ll toe it. I’m even a twenty-two-year-old virgin. Good is my middle name. And then, I break one tiny little rule. Miniscule. Inconsequential. Next thing I know, I’m trapped with an incredibly handsome stranger. He’s got eyes like cut emeralds, biceps that makes my head spin, and a smile that has me rethinking all my life choices. We escape a bar bathroom together. We go on an impromptu date. We share the hottest kiss I’ve ever had, one that leaves me panting for more. We promise to see each other again. Turns out, we see each other the next morning. In my calculus class. Which he’s teaching. My handsome, sexy date is Professor Loveless, and we’ll be seeing each other plenty. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday all semester. There’s no choice but to call it off. We both have too much at stake: I could lose my scholarship, and he could lose his entire career. But I can’t call off the way I feel. I can’t call off the way he looks when he rolls up his sleeves and explains imaginary numbers. I can’t call off the heated glances, or the way our hands touch when I hand in my homework, or the memory of his body pressing against mine that night. I’m a virgin. He’s my professor. And if we give in, it could cost us both everything. But I’m so tired of being a good girl. The Hookup Equation is the fourth book in the Loveless Brothers series, and can be read as a total standalone. It's for fans of high-heat, low-angst romantic comedies and anyone who's ever been hot for teacher. This one's got tons of forbidden steam, a high-stakes secret relationship, sibling banter, a heroine who really enjoys her first time, and a college setting that will make you feel like you're back on campus. There's an HEA, of course. (And yes, it bangs.) This series is for fans of Fiona Cole, R.S. Grey, Meghan Quinn, Adriana Locke, and Kathryn Nolan. |
68. Liar's Poker (25th Anniversary Edition): Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street (25th Anniversary Edition) - Michael Lewis
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The time was the 1980s. The place was Wall Street. The game was called Liar’s Poker. Before there was Flash Boys and The Big Short, there was Liar's Poker. A knowing and unnervingly talented debut, this insider’s account of 1980s Wall Street excess transformed Michael Lewis from a disillusioned bond salesman to the best-selling literary icon he is today. Together, the three books cover thirty years of endemic global corruption—perhaps the defining problem of our age—which has never been so hilariously skewered as in Liar's Poker, now in a twenty-fifth-anniversary edition with a new afterword by the author. It was wonderful to be young and working on Wall Street in the 1980s: never before had so many twenty-four-year-olds made so much money in so little time. After you learned the trick of it, all you had to do was pick up the phone and the money poured in your lap. This wickedly funny book endures as the best record we have of those heady, frenzied years. In it Lewis describes his own rake’s progress through a powerful investment bank. From an unlikely beginning (art history at Princeton?) he rose in two short years from Salomon Brothers trainee to Geek (the lowest form of life on the trading floor) to Big Swinging Dick, the most dangerous beast in the jungle, a bond salesman who could turn over millions of dollars' worth of doubtful bonds with just one call. As he has continued to do for a quarter century, Michael Lewis here shows us how things really worked on Wall Street. In the Salomon training program a roomful of aspirants is stunned speechless by the vitriolic profanity of the Human Piranha; out on the trading floor, bond traders throw telephones at the heads of underlings and Salomon chairmen Gutfreund challenges his chief trader to a hand of liar’s poker for one million dollars. |
69. Hooked On Her - Stacey Lynn
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Tessa Chauncy is the best kind of trouble. Beautiful, sweet and completely off limits. I've sat by and watched other men drool after her and forced myself to stay in check. Hey, I'm in the NHL... I have self-control in spades. Except when it comes to her. With the bat of her lashes and quick whip of that sharply pointed tongue Tessa can knock grown men to their knees. I've seen them wither and crumble under her confident stare— something I'm pretty sure she learned from sparring with me, thankyouverymuch. But I'm not just falling for her. I'm down for the count. She's the girl I wanted, when wanting her was wrong. She's also my new roommate-- And oh yeah, my best friend's little sister. Heaven help me, I'm probably going to get his fist to my face or his hockey stick shoved in very dangerous places for what I'm about to do, but I don't think I care anymore. I'm in love with my best friend's little sister….and I'm done waiting. |
70. Dominion - C.J. Sansom
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At once a vivid, haunting reimagining of 1950s Britain, a gripping, humane spy thriller and a poignant love story, with Dominion C. J. Sansom once again asserts himself as the master of the historical novel. 1952. Twelve years have passed since Churchill lost to the appeasers and Britain surrendered to Nazi Germany after Dunkirk. As the long German war against Russia rages on in the east, the British people find themselves under dark authoritarian rule: the press, radio and television are controlled; the streets patrolled by violent auxiliary police and British Jews face ever greater constraints. There are terrible rumours too about what is happening in the basement of the German Embassy at Senate House. Defiance, though, is growing. In Britain, Winston Churchill's Resistance organization is increasingly a thorn in the government's side. And in a Birmingham mental hospital an incarcerated scientist, Frank Muncaster, may hold a secret that could change the balance of the world struggle for ever. Civil Servant David Fitzgerald, secretly acting as a spy for the Resistance, is given the mission to rescue his old friend Frank and get him out of the country. Before long he, together with a disparate group of Resistance activists, will find themselves fugitives in the midst of London's Great Smog; as David's wife Sarah finds herself drawn into a world more terrifying than she ever could have imagined. And hard on their heels is Gestapo Sturmbannfuhrer Gunther Hoth, brilliant, implacable hunter of men . . . 'An absorbing, thoughtful, spy-politico thriller set in the fog-ridden London of 1952 . . . Part adventure, part espionage, all encompassed by terrific atmosphere and a well-argued “it might have been”. – The Times |
71. The Armada Boy - Kate Ellis
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Four centuries, two murders, one motive... When the body of US army veteran Norman Oppenheim is discovered in the ruins of an old chapel, Tradmouth quickly becomes the scene of a disturbing murder inquiry for DS Wesley Peterson. As the investigation deepens, DS Wesley and his team soon realise that there's no shortage of motives amongst the residents of Tradmouth and with the list of suspects growing every day, is there anyone left that they can trust? The stakes are raised when a near identical crime comes to light but there's just one problem - it happened over 400 years ago. As DS Wesley pieces together new evidence with old, he soon discovers a horrific truth that has remained buried deep in the past. Until now. But with time running out, is it already too late...? A gripping and thoroughly chilling police procedural with a nail-biting ending - perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Elly Griffiths. Read why people are loving Kate Ellis 'I hardly put this novel down from the moment I picked it up. Oh yes, and as with all great crime novels, I would never have guessed 'whodunnit'!!' Amazon Reviewer , 5 stars 'Kate Ellis and Wesley Peterson have done it again. Strong characters, strong plotting, no detail escapes Kate Ellis.' Amazon Vine Reviewer , 5 stars 'Enjoyed the first in the series but through this was even better!' Goodreads Reviewer , 5 stars 'It's fast paced with twists and turns guaranteed to keep you hooked right until the final page .' York Evening Press 'A cracking multi-layered mystery with red-herrings a-plenty...an outstanding read . Highly recommended!' In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel |
72. The Rum Diary - Hunter S. Thompson
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Made into a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp, The Rum Diary —a national bestseller and New York Times Notable Book—is Hunter S. Thompson’s brilliant love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent lust in the Caribbean. Begun in 1959 by a twenty-two-year-old Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary is a brilliantly tangled love story of jealousy, treachery, and violent alcoholic lust in the Caribbean boomtown that was San Juan, Puerto Rico, in the late 1950s. The narrator, freelance journalist Paul Kemp, irresistibly drawn to a sexy, mysterious woman, is soon thrust into a world where corruption and get-rich-quick schemes rule, and anything (including murder) is permissible. Exuberant and mad, youthful and energetic, this dazzling comedic romp provides a fictional excursion as riveting and outrageous as Thompson’s Fear and Loathing books. |
73. Shutter Island - Dennis Lehane
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The basis for the blockbuster motion picture directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Shutter Island by New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane is a gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller where nothing is quite what it seem. U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels has come to Shutter Island, home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane, to find an escaped murderer named Rachel Solando. As a killer hurricane bears down on the island, the investigation deepens and the questions mount. How has a barefoot woman escaped from a locked room? Who is leaving them clues in the form of cryptic codes? And what really goes on in Ward C? The closer Teddy gets to the truth, the more elusive it becomes. And the more he begins to believe that he may never leave Shutter Island. Because someone is trying to drive him insane... Readers say: 'What a roller coaster ride. The book is just as good as the film' five star reader review 'A treat of a reveal and it's a great journey getting there' five star reader review ' Shutter Island held my attention from start to finish. Can't wait to read more of Lehane's work' five star reader review |
74. The End and the Death: Volume II - Dan Abnett
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Siege of Terra Book 8, Part 2 Volume II picks up right where the first left off, with cataclysmic events building up to an epic conclusion that will shake the very galaxy to its core. READ IT BECAUSE The final battle aboard the Warmaster’s flagship has begun in earnest, as Sanguinius defies his fate and the Dark Gods in an attempt to end his brother’s life, and the war along with it. THE STORY Terra is besieged. The outcome of the war lies on a knife edge. The Warmaster Horus’ bloody seven-year crusade has led to this – the cradle of humanity, where he is to kill his father, the Emperor. With the war at this critical juncture, Sanguinius, primarch of the loyalist Blood Angels, braves the horrors of the Warmaster’s flagship, The Vengeful Spirit, with a single purpose in mind – to slay his brother Horus, decapitate the Heresy once and for all, and stop the forces of Chaos from taking Terra. But at the whim of a Warmaster fallen so far from grace, the Dark Gods will not make Sanguinius’ task easy. As the war edges towards its explosive, bloody conclusion, events are about to unfold that could either save humanity or plunge it headlong into an eternity of darkness. Written by Dan Abnett. |
75. The Last Coyote - Michael Connelly
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Suspended from his job with the LAPD, Harry Bosch must face the darkest parts of his past to track down his mother's killer . . . even if it costs him his life. Harry Bosch's life is on the edge. His earthquake-damaged home has been condemned. His girlfriend has left him. He's drinking too much. And after attacking his commanding officer, he's even had to turn in his L.A.P.D. detective's badge. Now, suspended indefinitely pending a psychiatric evaluation, he's spending his time investigating an unsolved crime from 1961: the brutal slaying of a prostitute who happened to be his own mother. Even after three decades, Harry's questions generate heat among L.A.'s top politicos. And as the truth begins to emerge, it becomes more and more apparent that someone wants to keep it buried. Someone very powerful...very cunning...and very deadly. Edgar Award-winning author Michael Connelly has created a dark, fast-paced suspense thriller that cuts to the core of Harry Bosch's character. Once you start it, there's no turning back. |
76. 100 Baggers - Christopher W. Mayer
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This book is about 100-baggers. These are stocks that return $100 for every $1 invested. That means a $10,000 investment turns into $1 million. Chris Mayer can help you find them. It sounds like an outrageous quest with a wildly improbable chance of success. But when Mayer studied 100-baggers of the past, definite patterns emerged. In 100-Baggers, you will learn:  -The key characteristics of 100-baggers  -Why anybody can do this (It is truly an everyman's approach. You don't need an MBA or a finance degree. Some basic financial concepts are all you need.) -A number of crutches or techniques that can help you get more out of your stocks and investing The emphasis is always on the practical, so there are many stories and anecdotes to help illustrate important points. You should read this book if you want to get more out of your stocks. Even if you never get a 100-bagger, this book will help you turn up big winners and keep you away from losers and sleepy stocks that go nowhere. After reading 100-Baggers, you will never look at investing the same way again. It will energize and excite you about what is possible. |
77. The Lessons of History - Will Durant
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A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant. With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time. Juxtaposing the great lives, ideas, and accomplishments with cycles of war and conquest, the Durants reveal the towering themes of history and give meaning to our own. |
78. Biohack Like A Woman - Aggie Lal
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Biohack Like a Woman, written by health coach and biohacker Aggie Lal, is a revolutionary approach to weight loss and biohacking that’s made by a woman for women … You—dieting again ?! Three words that could ruin your day. Why? Because they sound more like an accusation than anything else. Making you feel self-conscious and embarrassed all at the same time, just like the other 71.9 million women trying to slim down each year, starving themselves with fad diets, and counting calories like their lives depend on it … Never seeing the numbers on the scale go down. We live in a world where women are bombarded with weight-loss information from every angle. However, most of that information is created by men that see shedding pounds from a male perspective …They don’t take into account the most important variable to us women … our Infradian Rhythm. Enter Biohack Like a Woman— a tailor-made way for you to lose all the weight you desire … Not by counting calories … Not by giving up your favorite foods … but by biohacking your Infradian Rhythm (otherwise known as your 28-day cycle). As you probably know, our cycles regulate our hormones and hormones regulate our hunger, fat burning, energy levels, sleep quality, and mood. When we go on restrictive diets or bust our asses in the gym without being mindful of our hormones, we are going against our own body’s rhythm. This is not a recipe book, this is not an exercise routine, this isn’t even a diet book … It’s a blueprint on how to listen to your Infradian Rhythm and adapt the information you’ll discover in the book to your own special circumstances, which you can customize to you and your needs. And best of all, you won’t have to change your diet or lifestyle to achieve your goals because one of the key things you’ll find out when you read the book is that when and how you eat is more important than what you eat … Best part? Biohack Like a Woman comes with a trained AI coach to help you digest everything in the book and help you better calibrate the biohacking protocol to your unique needs, making Biohack Like A Woman the first book to come with its very own AI. Written by health coach and biohacker Aggie Lal. |
79. Don't Let Me Down - Kelsie Rae
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An opposites attract, frenemies-with-benefits, he falls first, hockey romance from Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Kelsie Rae My abusive ex just connected me to some VERY inappropriate photos online. Normally, I wouldn't let it bother me, but he's ruining my future and everything I've worked for. And what's worse? The infamous Henry Buchanan--who happens to be the new owner of the NHL Lions--is offering to bail me out. I hate handouts almost as much as I hate Henry. Still, I do need this job. And creating social media content for a bunch of hot hockey players is a walk in the park. Until my billionaire boss starts acting jealous. But what's worse? My response. Frenemies with benefits, anyone? Yeah. Because I have a history of making great decisions. |
80. Määmatka ja muita sinkkuelämän ihmeitä - Henriikka Rönkkönen
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Matkakertomus rohkealta reissulta sinkun sisäiseen maailmaan - ilman filttereitä. Kun sinkkuaikaa on takana jo vuosikymmen, sormi on Tinderin hakkaamisesta rakoilla ja sauvan paristot väsähtäneet, sitkeä rakkauden etsijä päättää palkita itsensä ihanalla lemmenlomalla. Matkakohde on houkutteleva mutta hieman arvaamaton: nyt lähdetään tutustumaan villiintyneen sinkun sisäiseen aarniometsään. Määmatkaopas Henriikka Rönkkönen tarjoaa matkustajille viihdykkeeksi visaisia arvoituksia. Mitä tehdä, kun treffionnenpyörässä osuukin rosvosektoriin? Mitkä taikasanat toimivat, jos haluaa lopettaa tapailun? Miten pitää toimia, jos saa diagnoosin masturbaatiosta? Näihin kysymyksiin Määmatka ei lupaa vastauksia mutta räväyttää lukijan iloksi sinkkuelämän sanallisen selfien - ilman filttereitä. Suomen tunnetuin sinkku, sometähti ja -suosikkikirjailija Henriikka Rönkkönen (s. 1984) on kohonnut myyntilistojen kuningattareksi kirjoillaan Mielikuvituspoikaystävä ja Bikinirajatapaus. |
81. Riskier Business - Tessa Bailey
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After a life of pool hustling and living on the wrong side of the law, Ruby Elliott is living on the straight and narrow with sexy-as-all-hell NYPD detective, Troy Bennett. Now the only trouble Ruby has with the law is the naughty kind, pinned against the wall by Troy's strict and spectacularly hard body. Obeying his every command. Both of them losing themselves in a lust that borders on obsession... But then her father returns with an offer she can't refuse: one last hustle in exchange for information. Information she'd die to have. As the pieces and the players of the game reveal themselves, Troy feels the fine edges of his control slipping—control he can't channel without hurting Ruby. The stakes are high, and the risk higher. Because losing this final game could cost more than Ruby's heart…it might cost her life. Each book in the Crossing the Lines series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Series Order: Prequel Novella: His Risk to Take Book .5: Riskier Business Book 1: Risking it All Book 2: Up In Smoke Book 3: Boiling Point Book 4: Raw Redemption |
82. Kiss an Angel - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrepressible Daisy find herself in this fix? Alex Markov, as humorless as he is deadly handsome, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little feather-head with champagne tastes. He drags Daisy from her uptown life to a broken down traveling circus and sets out to tame her to his ways. But this man without a soul has met his match in a woman who's nothing but heart. Before long, passion will send them flying sky high without a safety net... risking it all in search of a love that will last forever. |
83. Hiiriä ja ihmisiä - John Steinbeck & Jouko Linturi
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" Hiiriä ja ihmisiä on kuin proosaksi levitetty kansanballadi ystävyydestä ja kuolemasta kalifornialaisilla laaksomailla." Savon sanomat, 1963 Hiiriä ja ihmisiä kuvaa koskettavasti särkyviä unelmia, ystävyyttä ja erilaisuuden pelkoa 1930-luvun lamavuosien Yhdysvalloissa. Vastuu ja vapaus, kiintymys ja henkilökohtainen onni asettuvat vastakkain Steinbeckin pienessä mestariteoksessa. George ja Lennie ovat elämän heittelemiä sekatyömiehiä, jotka vaeltavat työn toivossa karjatilalta toiselle. Työtä löytyy silloin tällöin, mutta hidas ja erilainen Lennie onnistuu aina sotkemaan asiat, ja miehet joutuvat taas tien päälle. George kantaa raskasta vastuuta uskollisesta Lenniestä ja haaveilee vapaammasta elämästä. Silti heidän suhdettaan leimaa lämmin ystävyys ja yhteenkuuluvuuden tunne. George suojelee ja auttaa jättiläismäistä, lempeää Lennietä, joka rakastaa hiiriä ja muita pieniä eläimiä. Niitä Lennie aina hoivailee, mutta pienet otukset eivät selviä suurissa kourissa, ja murhenäytelmä seuraa vääjäämättä toistaan.Neuvokas George ja yksinkertainen Lennie tavoittelevat työtä ja itsenäisyyttä vaelluksellaan halki Kalifornian. Kun miehet pääsevät Soledadin karjatilalle töihin, tuntuu hetken verran kuin unelmat voisivat toteutua. He voisivat päästä elämässä eteenpäin ja kenties hankkia oman pienen tilan, josta erityisesti Lennie haaveilee. Mutta Soledadin väki on omalla tavallaan yksinäistä ja onnetonta, ja Lennie ei osaa tulkita heidän käytöstään oikein. Tilanhoitajan poika Curley asettuu Lennietä vastaan, ja katastrofi on valmis, kun Curleyn turhamainen vaimo ei harkitse tekojaan. Georgen osa on kantaa ystävyyden raskas taakka loppuun saakka. John Steinbeck (1902–1968) kuuluu amerikkalaisen kirjallisuuden suuriin nimiin. Hänet tunnetaan ennen kaikkea rehevänä ja lämminhenkisenä ihmisen ja yhteiskunnan kuvaajana. Hän sai Nobelin kirjallisuuspalkinnon 1962. |
84. Yksi elämä, yksi planeetta - David Attenborough & Ilkka Rekiaro
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Rakastetun luontodokumentaristin vetoomus planeettamme puolesta Yksi elämä, yksi planeetta on aikamme tunnetuimman luonnontieteilijän Sir David Attenborough’n näkemys viisaamman tulevaisuuden turvaamiseksi, yhdessä luonnon kanssa. Brittiläinen David Attenborough tunnetaan upeista luontodokumenteistaan, kuten Elävä maa ja Sininen planeetta. Nyt, 94-vuotiaana, hän summaa kirjassaan, millaisen muutoksen ihminen on hänen elinaikanaan luonnolle aiheuttanut. Mikäli jatkamme samalla saastuttamisen ja metsänhakkuiden tiellä, omalle lajillemme käy huonosti, Attenborough varoittaa. Voimme kuitenkin pelastaa luonnon monimuotoisuuden ja turvata oman lajimme tulevaisuuden, jos ryhdymme nyt toimeen. Emme tarvitse ihmeteknologioita, vaan poliittista tahtoa, kansainvälistä yhteistyötä ja uudenlaisia kulutustottumuksia. ”Olemme tulleet näin pitkälle, koska olemme planeettamme historian älykkäimmät oliot. Selvitäksemme eteenpäin tarvitsemme kuitenkin enemmän kuin älyä. Tarvitsemme viisautta”, Attenborough sanoo. Sir David Attenborough (s. 1926) on maailman tunnetuin luontodokumenttien ohjaaja ja juontaja. Hänen ohjelmiaan katsoo joka vuosi yli 500 miljoonaa ihmistä yli sadassa eri maassa. Suomessa Attenborough tuli tunnetuksi Avara Luonto-tv-ohjelman dokumenteista jo 1980-luvulla. Yksi elämä, yksi planeettaon 94-vuotiaan luonnontieteilijän ja maailmanmatkaajan kirjallinen testamentti sekä näkemys tulevaisuutemme turvaamiseksi. Kirja on kirjoitettu yhdessä dokumenttiohjaaja Jonnie Hughesin kanssa WWF:n avustuksella, ja sen yhteydessä julkaistaan A Life on Our Planet -dokumenttielokuva. |
85. The Plus One - Sophia Money-Coutts
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‘So funny. And the sex is amazing – makes me feel like a nun!’ Jilly Cooper ‘Light, fizzy and as snort-inducing as a pint of Prosecco.’ Evening Standard Magazine ‘Hilarious and compelling.’ Daily Mail ‘Perfect summer reading for fans of Jilly Cooper and Bridget Jones.’ HELLO! ‘Bridget Jones trapped inside a Jilly Cooper novel. A beach cocktail in book form.’ METRO ‘Gloriously cheering.’ Red Magazine ‘Howlingly funny.’ India Knight, Sunday Times Magazine ‘This saucy read is great sun-lounger fodder.’ Heat ‘Sexy and very funny…perfect for fans of Jilly Cooper.’ Closer ‘Cheerful, saucy and fun!’ The Sunday Mirror ‘As fun and fizzy as a chilled glass of prosecco…this is the perfect read for your holiday.’The Daily Express ‘This book has it all – love, romance, sadness and sex – a rare find that is funny at times and moving at others.’ Marie Claire The Plus One [n] informal a person who accompanies an invited person to a wedding or a reminder of being single, alone and absolutely plus none Polly’s not looking for ‘the one’, just the plus one… Polly Spencer is fine. She’s single, turning thirty and only managed to have sex twice last year (both times with a Swedish banker called Fred), but seriously, she’s fine. Even if she’s still stuck at Posh! magazine writing about royal babies and the chances of finding a plus one to her best friend’s summer wedding are looking worryingly slim. But it’s a New Year, a new leaf and all that. Polly’s determined that over the next 365 days she’ll remember to shave her legs, drink less wine and generally get her s**t together. Her latest piece is on the infamous Jasper, Marquess of Milton, undoubtedly neither a plus one nor ‘the one’. She’s heard the stories, there’s no way she’ll succumb to his charms… A laugh-out-loud, toe-curlingly honest debut for fans of Helen Fielding, Bryony Gordon and Jilly Cooper. Don’t miss the hottest book of 2018! About the author Sophia Money-Coutts is a journalist who spent five years studying the British aristocracy while working as Features Director at Tatler. Prior to that she worked as a writer and an editor for The Evening Standard and The Daily Mail in London, and The National in Abu Dhabi. |
86. Nobody's Baby But Mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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'If you can read Susan Elizabeth Phillips without laughing out loud, check for a pulse! ' Elizabeth Lowell Genius physics professor Dr Jane Darlington desperately wants a baby. But finding a father won't be easy. Jane's super-intelligence made her feel like a freak growing up, and she's determined to spare her child that suffering. Which means she must find someone very special to father her child. Someone a bit . . . well . . . stupid. Cal Bonner, legendary sports star, seems like the perfect choice. But his good looks are deceiving. Dr Jane learns too late that Cal is a lot smarter than he lets on- and he's not about to be used and abandoned by a brainy baby-mad schemer . . . 'First Star I See Tonight is Susan Elizabeth Phillips at her best - funny, charming and un-put-downable ' Susan Mallery ' Fall into the addictive voice of Susan Elizabeth Phillips - compulsively readable and deeply satisfying!' Robyn Carr 'I always laugh my head off when I read Susan Elizabeth Phillips' novels. She never fails to leave a smile on my face' Catherine Coulter 'I love Susan Elizabeth Phillips' books. Her writing is infused with intense emotion, sharp characterization, subtle wit and a rare energy that is absolutely irresistible. When I open one of her books I know I'm in for an exhilarating ride. This is women's fiction at its best' Jayne Ann Krentz |
87. Face the Fire - Nora Roberts
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Mia Devlin knows what it's like to love with your whole heart - and then watch your love walk away. Years ago, she and Sam Logan shared an incredible bond built on passion, legend, and fate. But then one day he fled Three Sisters Island, leaving her lost in memories of the magic they shared - and determined to live without love... Sam has now returned to Three Sisters with hopes of winning back Mia's affections. He is puzzled when she greets him with icy indifference - for the chemistry between them is still sizzling and true. Angry, hurt and deeply confused, Mia refuses to admit that a passion for Sam still burns up her heart. But she'll need his help - and his powers - to face her greatest, most terrifying challenge. And as the deadline for breaking a centuries - old curse draws near, they must take the first steps toward destiny-and come together to turn back the dark... |
88. Chaos - Tom O'Neill & Dan Piepenbring
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A journalist's twenty-year fascination with the Manson murders leads to "gobsmacking" (The Ringer) new revelations about the FBI's involvement in this "kaleidoscopic" (The New York Times) reassessment of an infamous case in American history.   Over two grim nights in Los Angeles, the young followers of Charles Manson murdered seven people, including the actress Sharon Tate, then eight months pregnant. With no mercy and seemingly no motive, the Manson Family followed their leader's every order -- their crimes lit a flame of paranoia across the nation, spelling the end of the sixties. Manson became one of history's most infamous criminals, his name forever attached to an era when charlatans mixed with prodigies, free love was as possible as brainwashing, and utopia -- or dystopia -- was just an acid trip away.   Twenty years ago, when journalist Tom O'Neill was reporting a magazine piece about the murders, he worried there was nothing new to say. Then he unearthed shocking evidence of a cover-up behind the "official" story, including police carelessness, legal misconduct, and potential surveillance by intelligence agents. When a tense interview with Vincent Bugliosi -- prosecutor of the Manson Family and author of Helter Skelter -- turned a friendly source into a nemesis, O'Neill knew he was onto something. But every discovery brought more questions:   Who were Manson's real friends in Hollywood, and how far would they go to hide their ties? Why didn't law enforcement, including Manson's own parole officer, act on their many chances to stop him? And how did Manson -- an illiterate ex-con -- turn a group of peaceful hippies into remorseless killers?   O'Neill's quest for the truth led him from reclusive celebrities to seasoned spies, from San Francisco's summer of love to the shadowy sites of the CIA's mind-control experiments, on a trail rife with shady cover-ups and suspicious coincidences. The product of two decades of reporting, hundreds of new interviews, and dozens of never-before-seen documents from the LAPD, the FBI, and the CIA, Chaos mounts an argument that could be, according to Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Steven Kay, strong enough to overturn the verdicts on the Manson murders. This is a book that overturns our understanding of a pivotal time in American history.   |
89. The Boy Next Door - Jennifer Sucevic
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I’ve spent more years than I care to admit crushing hard on Colton Montgomery. The blond, blue-eyed hottie leaves a trail of broken hearts in his wake wherever he goes. Mine being one of them. Just when I’d decided to cut my losses and move on, he appeared out of nowhere and swept me off my feet. It had all seemed like a fairytale until he dumped me. Through text message, no less. Ouch. Eighteen months and one study abroad program later, I’ve returned to Wesley University to finish out my senior year. And Colton? He’s nothing more than a regrettable mistake I’d prefer to forget. Or so I tell myself. It only takes one run-in to realize that my feelings for him aren’t as dead and buried as I’d thought. Nope, they’re still there, simmering dangerously beneath the surface. He wants a second chance to make things right. That’s not going to happen. But Colton has other ideas. And part of me is afraid that if he actually puts his mind to it, he’ll end up changing mine. *This is a mature New Adult novel with strong language and sexual situations intended for readers above the age of 18* |
90. The Wolf King - Eleanor Dawson
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Rebecca Daniels wanted a simple life. A future with college, a husband, and 2.5 kids—she never really anticipated living the life of a shifter—because she couldn't shift. When a handsome Alpha rolls up into town on his big black Harley and sets his sights on Becca, all her careful non-werewolf plans are blown sky high.  Lachlan Kelley always knew Becca was his mate, but the slight age difference puts a damper on that plan. Until he returns, not just for her, but as the King of the California packs. With the harvest moon quickly approaching, and his need to claim her taking him over--it's only a matter of time before they both succumb to a primal hunger.  Can a wolf that can't shift and the Wolf King find their happily ever after? Or will a close enemy ruin everything?  Genre: Paranormal Romance Warning: This novella contains content that is not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Word Count: Approx: 27,000 |
91. Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 4 (manga) - Shou Harusono & Leighann Harvey
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Ten seconds. That’s how long Kagi has every day to change Hirano’s mind about the whole dating thing. Just ten measly seconds. But Hirano isn’t reacting, even when Kagi holds his hands…So when Niibashi suggests he stop acting like a kid by getting woken up each morning and instead do something nice for Hirano, Kagi embraces the idea with open arms. Yet, for some reason, Hirano gets really upset about it…Could it be…? Is Hirano lonely?! |
92. Hirano and Kagiura, Vol. 3 (manga) - Shou Harusono & Leighann Harvey
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Akira Kagiura—his roommate and underclassman. That’s all he is, right? At least, Hirano thought so, but ever since Kagi’s declaration, he’s been seeing Kagi in a different light. Hirano doesn’t really want anything to change, but is that even possible…especially if they’ll be living together for another year? |
93. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living - Dale Carnegie
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The book 'How to stop worrying & start living' suggest many ways to conquer worry and lead a wonderful life. The book mentions fundamental facts to know about worry and magic formula for solving worry-some situations. Psychologists & Doctors' view: -Worry can make even the most stolid person ill. -Worry may cause nervous breakdown. -Worry can even cause tooth decay -Worry is one of the factors for High Blood Pressure. -Worry makes you tense and nervous and affect the nerves of your stomach. The book suggests basic techniques in analysing worry, step by step, in order to cope up with them. A very interesting feature of the book is 'How to eliminate 50% of your business worries'. The book offers 7 ways to cultivate a mental attitude that will bring you peace and happiness. Also, the golden rule for conquering worry, keeping your energy & spirits high. The book consists of some True Stories which will help the readers in conquering worry to lead you to success in life. The book is full of similar incidences and narrations which will make our readers to understand the situation in an easy way and lead a happy life. A must read book for everyone. |
94. The 6:20 Man - David Baldacci
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A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance, in this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from David Baldacci. Every day without fail, Travis Devine puts on a cheap suit, grabs his faux-leather briefcase, and boards the 6:20 commuter train to Manhattan, where he works as an entry-level analyst at the city’s most prestigious investment firm. In the mornings, he gazes out the train window at the lavish homes of the uberwealthy, dreaming about joining their ranks. In the evenings, he listens to the fiscal news on his phone, already preparing for the next grueling day in the cutthroat realm of finance. Then one morning Devine’s tedious routine is shattered by an anonymous email: She is dead.  Sara Ewes, Devine’s coworker and former girlfriend, has been found hanging in a storage room of his office building—presumably a suicide, at least for now—prompting the NYPD to come calling on him. If that wasn’t enough, before the day is out, Devine receives another ominous visit, a confrontation that threatens to dredge up grim secrets from his past in the army unless he participates in a clandestine investigation into his firm. This treacherous role will take him from the impossibly glittering lives he once saw only through a train window, to the darkest corners of the country’s economic halls of power . . . where something rotten lurks. And apart from this high-stakes conspiracy, there’s a killer out there with their own agenda, and Devine is the bull’s-eye. |
95. Operaatio Übung -42 - Ville Kaarnakari
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Suursodan pyörteissä käynnistyy suomalaisten salaisin operaatio, Übung -42... Saksalaiset ovat saaneet vihiä liittoutuneiden salaisesta avustusoperaatiosta. Onnistuessaan se vahvistaisi massiivisesti Venäjän asemaa. Suomen tiedustelu kutsutaan yhteiseen operaatioon. Suomalainen sodanjohto päättää kuitenkin pelata omaan pussiinsa. Syntyy ovela ja kylmäpäinen juoni, jonka toteuttamiseen osallistuu koko suomalaisen tiedustelun kenttä: radio- ja sotilastiedustelu, kaukopartiot ja salaiset asiamiehet. Lähes kaikki asiakirjat Übung -42:sta on hävitetty. Ville Kaarnakarin trillerimäisen iskevässä esikoisromaanissa tarkoin varjeltu salaisuus alkaa vihdoin raottua. |
96. With This Ring - Carla Kelly
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The year is 1814, and Lydia Perkins is in London for the Season. Sadly, the Perkins don’t care if Lydia makes a suitable match. All her mother’s hopes lie in the beautiful but vapid Kitty, and Lydia is expected to answer her every whim. In an effort to mix with the ton, the sisters find themselves at St. Barnabas Church, gawking at the soldiers wounded at the Battle of Toulouse, the final battle that sent Napoleon into exile at Elba. Kitty faints prettily and is revived by a pair of admiring dandies, but Lydia is drawn to the suffering of the men. Among them is Major Sam Reed, grievously wounded himself, but in fact an earl: Lord Laren of Laren Hall, Northumberland. Major Reed could be recovering in comfort, but instead he chooses to stand by his men. Despite her parents’ objections, Lydia returns to nurse the soldiers. As she learns the joy of being useful, she and Major Reed become friends. Finally he makes a curious proposal: Would she marry him, be his wife in name only, and travel with him to Northumberland? During the war, he invented a wife to appease his rich aunt. If he doesn’t produce “Delightful Saunders” in the flesh, he stands to lose his fortune. Can Lydia leave her indifferent family and embark on her first real adventure? She discovers that not every adventure is a pleasant one, as she falls in love with a man who might see her as merely a means to an end. Originally published in 1997. |
97. It's Not You - Ramani Durvasula
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER “A compassionate road map and survival guide for people in narcissistic relationships...” —Jay Shetty From clinical psychologist and expert in narcissistic relationships Dr Ramani Durvasula, a guide to protecting and healing yourself from the daily harms of narcissism REDISCOVER WHO YOU ARE AFTER YEARS OF INVALIDATION Dealing with a narcissist is hard. One day their confidence and charisma pull you in, the next day they gaslight, wreck your self-confidence, and leave you wondering what you could have done differently. Clinical Psychologist and narcissism expert Dr Ramani is here to help. Drawing on more than 20 years of studying, teaching and helping people navigate the challenging landscape of narcissism, you’ll learn how to: Spot the tell-tale signs of a narcissistConfront toxic cyclesProtect your energyCreate realistic boundariesReclaim and embrace your true self Packed with expert tips and detailed advice, this book will equip you with the tools to stop blaming yourself, regain your power, heal, and take back your life. |
98. Unbreakable - Ronnie O'Sullivan
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AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 'Reading this is like watching an O'Sullivan break: hypnotic, dazzling and impossible to tear yourself away from.' - STEPHEN FRY 'Besides quite a few laughs, many readers will find recognition, reassurance, remedy and revelation in O'Sullivan's candid story. I highly recommend it.' - THE TIMES 'Ronnie is searingly honest, candidly funny, and thought provokingly brilliant in Unbreakable . I devoured it.' - NIHAL ARTHANAYAKE --- In a career spanning over three decades, Ronnie O'Sullivan's journey to becoming the greatest snooker player of all time has been filled with extremes. A teenage snooker prodigy, Ronnie turned professional with the highest of expectations. This pressure, together with a challenging personal life, catapulted Ronnie into a life of excess and addiction. He was winning titles - his first within a year of turning professional - but losing himself and his game as he tried to block out the mental pain and misery. Whilst Ronnie appeared at the height of the game to spectators, these were the moments when he felt at his lowest. In the year 2000 Ronnie started rehab and began the journey to get his life back, addressing his demons and working on developing a stronger and more resilient mindset. More than twenty years on, Ronnie is still obsessed with delivering his peak performance and never happier than when in a snooker hall, but success has now taken on a new meaning for the record-equalling world champion. Framed around the many lessons Ronnie has learned from his extraordinary career, Unbreakable takes us beyond the success and record-breaking achievements to share the reality - and brutality - of making it to the very top, whatever your field. Ronnie is the first to say he doesn't have all the answers, but in sharing the experiences that have shaped him and mistakes that have made him, he hopes to help readers navigate their own personal challenges and obstacles, and in turn reach their maximum potential. This is Ronnie O'Sullivan as you've never seen him before, the definitive and unflinching story of a true British icon and a fascinating insight into the mindset of the world's greatest snooker player. |
99. They Hate Each Other - Amanda Woody
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High school is hard enough without falling for your worst enemy. A heartfelt and hilarious coming-of-age romcom for fans of HEARTSTOPPER, Casey McQuiston and Adam Silvera! Jonah Collins and Dylan Ramírez hate each other. Jonah views Dylan as a spoiled, arrogant golden boy, whilst Dylan has Jonah labelled as an attention-seeking show-off who never shuts his mouth. Their friends are convinced Jonah's and Dylan's mutual disdain is just thinly veiled lust - a rumour that surges like wildfire when the two wake up in one bed after homecoming. Horrified, the pair agree to use the faux pas to their advantage: they decide to keep up the fake dating ruse, then end their 'relationship' in a massive staged fight, proving their incompatibility once and for all. But the more time they spend together, the more they begin to question their true feelings. Could there be a fine line between love and hate after all? *** Readers love THEY HATE EACH OTHER! 'Delightfully funny' Reader Review 'An incredible queer romcom with such depth' Reader Review 'Brilliant, messy, complicated ' Reader Review 'Heartwarming as well as heartbreaking' Reader Review 'The next big book in queer romance' Reader Review |
100. Murder in the Eternal City - Ashley Gardner & Jennifer Ashley
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When I agree to take my family to visit Grenville in his villa near Rome, I scarcely imagine that I immediately will become embroiled in mystery and mayhem. James Denis has requested that I purchase an antique from a collector, one Conte de Luca. Before I can approach this count, I am recruited by a Roman a man to help rescue his daughter from a cool aristocrat, and then asked to solve a murder of an Englishman—by a man who is already dead. When I agree to visit Grenville in his villa near Rome, I scarcely imagine that I immediately will become embroiled in mystery and mayhem. James Denis has requested that I purchase an antique from a collector, one Conte de Luca. Before I can approach this count, I am recruited by a Roman a man to help rescue his daughter from a cool aristocrat, and then asked to solve the murder of an Englishman—by a man who is already dead. These tasks do not keep me from traveling to the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum and exploring to my heart's content, but trouble follows me in the form of a man bent on killing me—for what reason I cannot fathom. All this is compounded by another murder back in Rome, and I am commanded by James Denis, as well as the aristocrat who stole my new Roman friend's daughter, to find out who committed the deed and the secret of the man's astonishing collection of rare and fine art. Probing these puzzles lead me to the past, present, and future troubles of the Italian peninsula, a beautiful but deadly place in the spring of 1820. |
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