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Lord Andrew believes that he has won the vote for the club chairmanship: his time has come, his victory is total. But not complete. What's the next challenge for the tennis player who's just won Wimbledon? To win the Australian Open in Oz of course, so our hero bids farewell to his beloved tennis club and sets off on his journey to Melbourne (known in the 'real' world as HM Prison North Sea Camp in Lincolnshire where our hero is serving out his sentence for arson having set fire to the tennis club's racquets.)

Une vidéo. C'est ce qu'il a fallu pour bouleverser la vie du jeune Aidan. Dessus : une danseuse en pleine chorégraphie. À l'intérieur de lui, c'est le chaos : il faut qu'il danse à ses côtés. Fini les terrains de sport, il se met au classique. Seul cet objectif compte désormais, et il le...

Vivien Kendall has always been different. Born with a birthmark covering much of her face, she’s bullied, ridiculed, and mistreated as a child. But at the age of six, Vivien learns that in each of us there burns a spirit flame—a deep belief in oneself that must be nurtured and never allowed to go out. Living by that wisdom and through the enduring friendships of her nanny, her mentor, and the legend who eventually becomes her coach, she chases her dream to someday become the greatest figure skater in the world.

Everyone wants to be a Dallas Lonestars Cheerleader, but fame can have a deadly price . . . The Dallas Lonestars Cheerleaders are untouchable. They are the epitome of glitz and glamour, reeking of hairspray and perfection. But everything changes when America’s Angel and cheerleading captain...

A tennis star takes a big swing on a secret romance in this juicy sports rom com filled with friendship, rivalries, and drama She’s at the top of her game ... can she risk falling for him? Indiana Gaffney’s first love has always been tennis, and after snagging a slot at the elite Outer Banks...

She’s a tennis superstar on the rise. He’s the bad boy champ who broke her heart. When they meet on the court, their competition is hot—but their chemistry is even hotter. From the author of Finding Her Edge—inspiration for the Netflix original series!​ All of Penny Harrison’s hard...

Seven original baseball short stories in the mystery and murder genres, written by an all-star lineup of writers, each of whom understands the game's lore and tactical nuances as well as its deep roots in American life. Compiled by Otto Penzler, the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “An epic adventure about a female athlete perhaps past her prime, brought back to the tennis court for one last grand slam” (Elle), from the author of Malibu Rising, Daisy Jones & The Six, and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo “A heart-filled novel about an...

Auf der Ostseeinsel Fehmarn geht es hoch her. Das alljährliche Kitesurfer-Festival findet statt. Doch dann wird ein Teilnehmer tot aufgefunden. Es ist der Titelanwärter, ein Strahlemann mit vielen Fans. Inselkommissarin Frieda Lieken wird herbeizitiert.

Elsie Stone hat einen Plan: Ihr Studium am Sacramento College unbeschadet beenden, um die Minneapolis Warriors zu übernehmen. In einer Welt voller Männer darf sie sich keine Schwäche erlauben. Doch dann gerät sie ins Visier von Kingston Ford. Der charismatische Tight End der Sacramento Sharks braucht eine Begleitung für eine Familienhochzeit – und ausgerechnet Elsie soll ihm aushelfen. Was sie nicht ahnt: Hinter Kingstons lauter, feierwütiger Fassade verbirgt sich ein Sturm, den er mühsam zu bändigen versucht.

Quando suo padre Marcus accetta l’incarico di rettore al Montréal College, Kelsey Cooper si ritrova a lasciare l’assolata California per studiare nel gelido Canada. Forte e combattiva, è pronta a raccogliere la nuova sfida che le riserva il futuro con ottimismo e tanti buoni propositi...

Bradford, 1916 With her husband on the Western Front, Hattie Braithwaite throws herself into work at the local mill. When Maggie Flemming, an avid football fan, joins the production line the pair soon bond over their shared love of the game, encouraging others to join them in a lunchtime...

I know the rules. I've always known them. Don't date the players. Don't cause drama. Don't embarrass Dad. I'm Scarlett Rivershon, and being the coach's daughter means I live in a world of unspoken boundaries. Then I meet Aiden Wentworth. He's sweet. Thoughtful. The kind of guy who rescues me...

She's the love of my life . . . and I'll do anything to win her back. ISABELLA LAWSON is the happiest she's ever been, simply because ALEXANDER WALKER loves her. With him by her side, Bella begins to understand her worth. The only problem? Not everyone wants to see her in Xander's life. Schemes...

“An exceptionally thoughtful literary thriller. In the depth and breadth of its story, in the lyricism of its prose, Nearshore will surely establish Steve Hawk as a writer to be reckoned with.” —Kem Nunn, author of Tapping the Source, Dogs of Winter, and Tijuana Straits “Nearshore is the...

"E. Y. Zhao's Underspin is an eruption of a debut. This novel displays a wondrous ability that renders both the central sport and lives that weave around it with meticulous precision and tremendous heart. The beauty of sport, the spirit of desire and the sacrifice required for greatness are all...

In this outrageous and deeply serious satire, two star indoor volleyball players juggle unspoken jealousies in their off-court romance ahead of their rival teams’ first rematch in a year Six is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″...

LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST A vibrant and intimate novel about growing up, first love, and all the joy and heartbreak of competitive high school basketball, from the Lambda Literary Award–winning author of I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself “Deeply affecting . . . Crane’s writing...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST From the acclaimed author of Netherland (a New York Times Book Review Best Book of the year): the odyssey of two brothers crossing the world in search of an African soccer prodigy who might change their fortunes...

FINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE READS OF SUMMER 2024 Named a Best Book of 2024 by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, Time, Elle, Vulture, Lit Hub, and The Guardian “Make room...