Who would have thought that a single photograph would be so dangerous?Photofest. The ultimate photography convention. Not only is Seddy finally able to attend, but this year, it is being held in the city for which she was named. And she cannot wait.No sooner does she check into the conference when a murder interrupts her night on the town with a new friend. Shaken, Seddy just wants to put the incident behind her.But someone has other ideas. After at...

This lyrical picture book from Tony award–winning producer Ashlee Latimer models joyful self-acceptanceFrancis loves learning new words. At school, when her class is reviewing words that begin with the letter “F,” someone sneers “Fat, like Francis.” Francis always thought “fat” was a warm word—like snuggling with Mama or belly rubs for her puppy. But now “fat” feels cold, and Francis feels very small.After school, Baba takes Francis to the park. She chooses the bench instead...

"The Social History of Smoking" by George Latimer Apperson explores the cultural and historical significance of smoking throughout various societies. Apperson delves into the origins of tobacco use, tracing its journey from indigenous rituals to its widespread adoption in Europe and beyond. The book examines how smoking has influenced social interactions, economic practices, and even health perceptions over time. Through a detailed narrative, Apperson highlights the complex relationship be...

Anna Todd (#1 internationally bestselling author of the After series) headlines this unique anthology of “imagines”—the first book of its kind—stories from Wattpad writers that immerse you in a fantasy world of fame, adventure, and flirtation with your favorite celebrities.Imagine running around the city, dodging paparazzi with Jennifer Lawrence…Imagine Justin Bieber setting up a romantic scavenger hunt for your anniversary, retelling the story of your love...

In "The Social History of Smoking," George Latimer Apperson explores the multifaceted cultural, social, and economic implications of smoking throughout history. Through a meticulously researched narrative, Apperson delves into the evolution of smoking practices from ancient civilizations to modern societies, employing a rich literary style that marries engaging prose with scholarly rigor. The book not only provides a chronicle of smoking but also contextualizes its impact on society, polit...

Where is home when nothing is certain? 1913. Martha, fifteen years old, is sent from an orphanage in Dublin to relatives she's never met in Canada-to her cousin, Anna, a kindred spirit, and to her aunt who loathes her. Here Martha uncovers a tragic family history. When WWI occurs, Anna, voyages to France to care for the wounded soldiers and loses herself in shell shock. Martha leaves the emptiness of her adopted family and becomes a wartime farmerette. Her life is as a farmer, mother, and ...

"This dark, delicious retelling of Hansel and Gretel reimagines the world through the eyes of a girl awakening to her own strength." -- Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling authorGretel loves her brother, Hansel, but lately she barely recognizes him. It’s been months since that terrible day in the cottage, when she found her brother in grave danger and had to kill the witch. Her life has changed completely since then—she now lives in a big castle wi...

In Anything But a Still Life, renowned photographer Carole Latimer reflects on an extraordinary career capturing some of the most iconic figures of our time. From intimate portraits of Hollywood stars to her deep mentorship with the legendary Eve Arnold, this memoir offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of celebrity photography. With over 3,000 subjects—actors, musicians, politicians—Carole's lens has told countless stories, some shared for the first time in this boo...

Fanfiction at its best, from your favorite Wattpad authors! In this collection drawn from the Imagines anthology headlined by Anna Todd (After, Nothing More) come six stories putting “YOU” alongside your favorite super-actors—Tom Hiddleston (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Jensen Ackles (Supernatural), Nicholas Hoult (X-Men), Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries), and the Hemsworth brothers....

What becomes of the girl who kills a witch? Be prepared to question everything you once knew in this Hansel & Gretel retelling for fans of Kalynn Bayron and Jennifer Donnelly.Gretel loves her brother, Hansel, but lately she barely recognizes him. It's been months since that terrible day in the cottage, when she found her brother in grave danger and had to kill the witch. Her life has changed completely since then-she now lives in a big castle with Hansel and their ...

Proposing that Samuel Richardson's novels were crucial for the construction of female individuality in the mid-eighteenth century, Bonnie Latimer shows that Richardson's heroines are uniquely conceived as individuals who embody the agency and self-determination implied by that term. In addition to placing Richardson within the context of his own culture, recouping for contemporary readers the influence of Grandison on later writers, including Maria Edgeworth, Sarah Scott, and Mary Wollston...

The preoccupations of eighteenth-century novelist Samuel Richardson—the inequities of gender and sexuality; race and white femininity; masculinity, sadism, and control; religion and selfhood; authorship and artistic form—continue to resonate with contemporary readers. This fresh collection reconsiders his oeuvre, expanding and significantly updating critical debate on its meaning and importance. In these lively and engaging essays, contributors examine historically overlooked works, provid...