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Psychopath. Borderline. Crazy. Seventeen-year-old Maryanne Mayweather wears each term like a badge of pride. Expelled from her twelfth boarding school, she lands on the doorstep of her flighty aunt Elaine and Elaine’s husband James, one more screw-up away from being made a ward of the state...

Horror movies hold a complicated space in the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. It Came from the Closet features twenty-five original essays by writers speaking to this relationship, through connections both empowering and oppressive. From Carmen Maria Machado on Jennifer’s Body, Jude Ellison S. Doyle on In My Skin, Addie Tsai on Dead Ringers, and many more, these conversations convey the rich reciprocity between queerness and horror.

Years ago, they shared a kiss. Now they're forced to share the screen. A slow-burn, age-gap, celebrity lesbian romance. Actress Kathryn Johnson can't believe the newest member of her TV show's cast is the mysterious woman she kissed two years ago at a masquerade ball. Worse, she doesn't even...

Seven years ago, Sundae Valentine made a deal with a monster she met at the bottom of a motel pool. She didn't know the wishes he offered had a price—or that the third wish, the one she still hasn't made, will cost her life. Back then, she barely escaped Wildwood alive. Now, the cheerleaders and football players are headed to the Jersey Shore for prom weekend—leaving Sundae no choice but to return to the scene of her sun-bleached nightmares.

I've been broke before, but never like this. After our parents' accident, I vowed to pay for my brother's college, but with my mounting debt, I couldn't even afford my own life, let alone his. I needed cash. Fast. An auction. One night. No feelings. No strings attached. I just needed enough to...

They say blood is thicker than water. But nothing runs thicker than my obsession with her. Skylar wasn't supposed to survive her trip to Colbert, the town that swallows outsiders whole. Like so many before her, she was meant to vanish. Another victim of my family's twisted business. I wasn't...

Summer's heating up in Mayweather . . . Addison Moore moved to this small town for a fresh start after divorcing her cheating ex-wife. Now she's the head chef at the Mayweather Inn, and the only drama she has to deal with comes from her ridiculous but well-meaning boss. The last thing she wants...

An orc queen. Her human bodyguard. Ten years of trust, tension, and yearning. ASTRID KARRSDAUGHTER, orc queen of Torden, has dealt with threats from the west since before she was elected to her throne. When the southern kingdom sends an ambassador to Torden's royal court, Astrid needs the help...

If you are spending most of your waking hours overthinking, dwelling on the past, ruminating, and procrastinating, and you need a way to stop...keep reading. The time has come for you to take control of your life again. Throughout this book, we are going to set out on a journey of healing...

Step into the world of dementia with compassion, understanding, and grace.In Through Their Eyes: A Guide to Dementia Reality and Behaviors, Certified Dementia Practitioner Susie Halim offers an essential guide for families, caregivers, and professionals seeking to understand the emotional...

Step beyond the lamplight and into the gilded darkness of a vanished world. Ghost Stories from the Gilded Age is a classic ghost story anthology featuring eerie tales by female authors who defied convention—Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, and more. Narrated by an all-star ensemble of Audie, SOVAS, and One Voice award winners and nominees, this haunting audiobook collection blends Gothic elegance with supernatural unease.

"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL "I laughed my head off!" —Ben Clanton, Eisner Award winner and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of NARWHAL AND JELLY THREE STARRED REVIEWS! HELLO, READER HEADS!...

A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch—and an unexpected romance—in this YA enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter. In Gadore, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn into each generation, she is the only person with magic...

Two hearts, two very different lives, and the magic of an Irish night—can Dani and Sophie overcome their pasts to discover love together? Dani Morrison is at rock bottom. Her professional writing dreams have crashed and burned. Her girlfriend has broken up with her. Being in a rut is the...

A criminal and a royal guard are drawn into the hunt for a dangerous witch – and an unexpected romance – in this crossover enemies-to-lovers romantasy, perfect for fans of The Crimson Moth. Hunt the witch Find the witch Kill the witch In Gadore, the Witch is feared above all else. Reborn...

"Hahahahahahahaha" —Jon Klassen, Caldecott medalist and New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of THE SKULL HELLO AGAIN, READER HEADS! Cabin Head and Tree Head are BACK in this second volume of the lovable, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series about a best friend duo like no other! It's...

A free-spirited new homesteader is pulled into a curious treasure hunt by her ice queen neighbor in this age-gap lesbian romance. When nature lover Ivy inherits a plot of land in the rugged interior of British Columbia, she sets off to escape city life and build her dream homestead. She...

A delightfully action-packed debut fantasy Thrust into the realm of gods and magic, Sean, a humble chemist from Earth, never expected to find himself embroiled in a cosmic conspiracy. Summoned by a group of deities, Sean’s journey takes a wild turn when the mischievous trickster god intervenes...

"Lush and atmospheric, this grungy YA folk horror is layered with themes of queer found family, fierce friendship and recovery from trauma." Guardian You are safe, my child. You are loved, my child. You are surrounded by the good earth. Darian Sabine Arden loves her family’s summer home in the...

Edi has collected antiques and ghost stories for as long as they can remember. Some old objects buzz with history, and when Edi touches them, they see fragments of the item's story. But are the visions real? Edi desperately wants to believe in the supernatural until a mysterious ghost transforms their mom into a mannequin. Helped by Delilah, a thirteen-year-old psychic, Edi researches local hauntings to untangle how and why their mom became a mannequin. When Edi finally employs their ability to see an artifact's history, they learn the terrifying truth.