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Declan has commitment issues. He’s been an office temp for literally years now, and his friends delight in telling people that he left his last boyfriend at the altar. And that’s all true. But he’s starting to think that maybe it’s time to start working on his issues. When Declan meets Sidney - a popular nonbinary YouTuber with an advice show - an opportunity presents itself: as part of The Love Study, Declan will go on a series of dates arranged by Sidney and report back on how the date went in the next episode. The dates are…sort of blah.

Brought to you by Penguin. Surreal, darkly comic and achingly tender, Myriam Lacroix's exuberant debut sees a queer love story play out in many alternate realities What if you had the chance to rewrite the course of your relationship, again and again, in the hopes that it would work out? When...

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Brought to you by Penguin. London, 1990. Zivoin is newly arrived in a strange country. The dependable oldest son, he works all hours of the day and night, sending every penny he can save back to his family. On the news, he watches his homeland, Yugoslavia, slowly fracturing. Thousands of miles...

Before Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, there was wit, satire, and youthful mischief. In Love and Freindship & Other Early Works, Jane Austen showcases the sharp humor, playful irony, and lively imagination that would later define her beloved novels. Written during Austen’s youth...

"Love and Friendship" is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, written in 1790, when Austen was just 14 years old. The story is told through a series of letters between the characters, primarily the protagonist, Laura, and her close friend, Isabel. The novel is a satirical take on the romantic fiction of the time, with Laura's escapades and misadventures serving as a critique of the societal norms of the day. The story follows Laura's attempts to navigate the social scene and find a suitable husband, which leads to a series of humorous and ridiculous situations.

In a post-apocalyptic future, 15-year-old Vic wanders the wasteland with Blood, his genetically-altered telepathic dog, in the Hugo Award-nominated and Nebula Award-winning novella, A Boy and His Dog - the basis of the cult classic film. An intergalactic conspiracy infects the minds of the most powerful politicians in the Republican Party - and only one jolly old elf can save them in “Santa Claus vs. S.P.I.D.E.R.” And in the Hugo Award-winning title story, disparate threads of violence, conflict, and conversation weave an intricate tapestry across worlds and times.

The following books are included: Gentleman Junkie and Other Stories of the Hung-Up Generation and Love Ain't Nothing but Sex Misspelled. 

This captivating collection brings together some of Jane Austens earliest literary endeavors, showcasing her unique voice and style. Included are Love & Freindship and Lesley Castle, both cleverly narrated through letters penned by the characters themselves. Youll also find her delightful History of England, a Collection of Letters, and a chapter filled with Scraps. In these early works, we glimpse the foundations of Austens literary genius and encounter the early iterations of characters who later became iconic. G. K. Chesterton notes the foreshadowing of famous figures, suggesting that ...

Bloomsbury presents Work Trip by Chloe Ford, read by Grace Calder. 'An addictive, hilarious, rom-com adventure that I couldn't put down.' - Donna Marchetti, author of Hate Mail *** They say you should keep your enemies closer… For Fliss, the prospect of a team building work trip fills her with...

Brought to you by Penguin. The compulsively readable debut novel about a young woman trying to succeed in Hollywood without selling her soul - perfect for fans of Sweetbitter, My Dark Vanessa and Exciting Times You are young, ambitious, college-educated and a feminist. Your new job is in...

This book draws together some of Jane Austen's earliest literary efforts. It includes "Love & Freindship" and "Lesley Castle" both told through the medium of letters written by the characters. It also contains her wonderful "History of England" and a "Collection of Letters" and lastly a chapter containing "Scraps". In these offerings, we may see the beginnings of Miss Austen's literary style. We may also discern traces of characters that we encounter in her later works. G. K. Chesterton in his preface, for example, says of a passage in Love and Freindship; "... is there not the foreshadowing ...

Dramatisations of some of Kipling’s finest fiction for adults, including ‘The Man Who Would Be King’ and The Light That Failed Well-known for his poems and stories set in India during British Imperial rule, Rudyard Kipling was the first English author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature...

Este libro tiene las obras completas de Emilia Pardo Bazán.

'I hope the lights are on when we finally have sex so he can see how young I am compared to his wife.' Readers are loving Everyone I Know is Dying: 'An important, electric portrayal of mental health' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brutally relatable' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One of the most powerful books I've ever...

Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot’s life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige - he just doesn’t quite know what he’s signing up for. The Robinsons arrive with Gemma’s sister, Chloe, a mysterious young woman who refuses to speak or leave her room.

“Sara Paretsky is a genius.” —LEE CHILD From New York Times bestselling author Sara Paretsky, a collection of thrilling crime and detective short stories, many featuring legendary detective V.I. Warshawski—including a brand-new V.I. story. New York Times bestselling author Sara Paretsky...

Als Nova beschließt, ihr Studium abzubrechen und Work & Travel in den USA zu machen, freut sie sich auf eine aufregende Zeit – aber als Erstes landet sie ausgerechnet in der Kleinstadt Berryfield. Sie merkt jedoch schnell, dass der Ort mehr zu bieten hat, als sie dachte, was vor allem am charmanten Kletterlehrer Hudson liegt, der ihr die abenteuerliche Seite von Berryfield zeigt. Nova leidet unter Höhenangst, beschließt aber, dass sie die endlich überwinden will.

After too many dates, thirtysomething Mimi Perkins is still single, unmoored, and longing for love. So when Ren Yardley—a handsome, divorced fellow drama teacher and single father—falls in love with her and proposes, she’s sure this is at last the good news her psychic predicted. Soon after proposing, Ren receives the devastating news that his ex-wife has been in a debilitating car accident, prompting him to temporarily move back into his former home to care for her and his daughters.

Reese Walker doesn't like people. What she likes is silence and being left alone. The thing she loves most about recording audiobooks is that she doesn't have to leave her Chicago apartment to do it. And she hasn't for nearly a year. But with an unavoidable bill going to collections that puts her sister's treatment at risk, she has no choice but to take a job that pushes her out of her comfort zone. After a disastrous blow to her career, Arden Abbott needs a comeback.