In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. When we weren’t sheltering in place, we were advised to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice social distancing. We watched in horror as medical personnel worked around the clock to care for the sick and dying. Businesses were shuttered, travel stopped, workers were furloughed, and markets dropped. And people continued to die.Amid all this uncertainty, writers and artists from around the world continued to create com...

From the creator of the "Legends of the Old West" podcast, a book exploring the overlapping narratives of the biggest legends in frontier mythology.The summer of 1876 was a key time period in the development of the mythology of the Old West. Many individuals who are considered legends by modern readers were involved in events that began their notoriety or turned out to be the most famous — or infamous — moments of their lives. Those individuals were Lieutenant Colo...

Travel writer Holly Merriweather knows a fresh start is just what she needs. The break-up with her childhood sweetheart and collapse of their artisan cheese business definitely didn't help in that department. So Holly's thrilled to score her dream job at an iconic travel book publisher. She's ready for sunsets in Marrakech, cocktails on the French Riviera and gondola rides through the Venetian canals. And she's had enough of men. She's putting herself and her career first. But of course he...

The superb new novel from the international No.1 bestselling author of Scrublands.'Vivid and mesmerising' Sunday Times'Hammer is a great writer - a leader in Australian noir' Michael Connelly, bestselling author of Dark Sacred NightA HOMECOMING MARRED BY BLOODJournalist Martin Scarsden returns to Port Silver to make a fresh start with his partner Mandy. But he arriv...

"An outstanding read for anyone interested in the Civil War and Gettysburg in particular . . . innovative and thoughtful ideas on seemingly well-covered events." — The NYMAS ReviewThe largest land battle on the North American continent has maintained an unshakable grip on the American imagination. Building on momentum from a string of victories that stretched back into the summer of 1862, Robert E. Lee launched his Confederate Army of Northern Virginia on ...

“Hollywood boldly went where it hadn’t gone before and Nashawaty chronicles the journeys.” —Los Angeles Times ("Books You Need To Read This Summer")“Written with a fan’s enthusiasm . . . An important inflection point in Hollywood filmmaking.” —New York Times ("Nonfiction Books to Read This Summer")In the summer of 1982, eight science fiction films were released within six weeks of one another. E.T., Tron, Star Trek: Wr...

Soundings and Choc Lit present the audio edition of Finding Summer Happiness. Miriam Ryan was the MD of a successful events and catering company, but these days even the thought of chopping an onion sends her stress levels sky rocketing. A retreat to the Welsh village of her childhood holidays seems to offer the escape she's craving…Enter a cheery pub landlord, a lovesick letting agent, a grumpy astronomer – not to mention a surprise supper club that requires the chopping of many onions – ...

Making MemoriesAt a housewarming party, Natasha's comfortable marriage takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter—and her husband's surprisingly curious reaction—cracks open questions she didn't know she was asking. What begins as playful banter and half-joking fantasies follows the couple home, where old memories, long-buried videos, and frank conversations force them to confront desire, trust, and the limits of monogamy.As Natasha and Chris tentativ...

One wild night opens Natasha to a world of pleasure she never imagined. What begins as a spontaneous encounter with friends soon becomes an awakening, as she explores desires, limits, and fantasies that have been waiting beneath the surface. Each new experience pushes her further into a thrilling, forbidden territory — a side of herself she can't deny.The tension doesn't end when she leaves the bedroom. Every office meeting, every glance from her boss, every whispered message from ...

Making Memories - Testing the Waters chronicles the night when fantasy finally crosses into reality. What begins as champagne-fueled curiosity between two married couples becomes an intense exploration of trust, boundaries, and desire as lifelong friends test how far their connections can stretch without breaking.For Natasha and Chris, the evening is less about novelty and more about revelation—discovering unexpected turns-ons in jealousy, pride, and surrender, and...

The acclaimed team that brought us 1968 turns to another year that shook the world with a collection of nonfiction writings by renowned young-adult authors.“The Rights of Man.” What does that mean? In 1789 that question rippled all around the world. Do all men have rights—not just nobles and kings? What then of enslaved people, women, the original inhabitants of the Americas? In the new United States a bill of rights was passed, while in France the nation ...

Welcome to a Place Where Love Knows No SeasonStep into a world of unforgettable settings, where love blooms in the most unexpected places. From seaside towns basking in summer sunshine to mountain villages cloaked in autumn’s golden hues, these stories are filled with romance, community, and the enduring power of connection.Each tale in this heartwarming series follows a unique couple on their journey to finding love, set against backdrops of small-town cha...