**CBC's Best Canadian Fiction of 2024 • The Winnipeg Free Press' Best Books of 2024 • A dazzling, richly imagined novel about Peggy Guggenheim—a story of art, family, love, and becoming oneself, by the award-winning author of Under the Bridge."Brilliantly resurrects the avant-garde adventurer Peggy Guggenheim as a feminist icon for our times." —Jenny Offill****“Magnificent . . . Readers will be won over by Godfrey’s incandescent portrait of a sing...

In a land torn by war for generations, Princess Jessa is sent as a peace offering to the country of Arravan, understanding all too well that she is being sacrificed upon the altar of her father's ambitionsand condemned to an uncertain and possibly short-lived future, if the machinations of her own family are any indication.But what she finds at Blackstone Keep is not what she expects, and for a daughter of royal blood who has known little of freedom and even less of love, the membe...

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other MindsAlthough mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher intelligence: the cephalopods, consisting of the squid, the cuttlefish, and above all the octopus. In captivity, octopuses have been known to identify individual human ke...

An action-packed novel following an unlikely duo as they race across Europe in a dangerously high-stakes competition worth millions“With pulse-pounding action, a fascinating cast of characters, evocative settings all across Europe, this puzzle-box of a thriller is the perfect poolside read.”—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of We Were Never HereZoe Wilder has the unflashy, solitary life of an academic...

When Captain Darrius Durand and Princess Jessa of Lyoness announce their love, they know it will be an end to many things. What they do not expect is that it will be the beginning of so much more. For good or ill, in the wake of their declaration, the tide of events that sweep through the corridors of Blackstone Keep will change the course of history. While one kingdom awakens to the drums of war, another finds itself entangled within the dark legacy of an aging tyrant. And when an age-old...

Lose yourself in the ultimate romantic escape—where an accidental marriage, a crumbling Greek hotel, and a summer of second chances await.Amelia Lang's life has officially hit rock bottom. Fired from her job, estranged from her best friend, and stuck living with her overbearing mother, she books a one-way ticket to a remote Greek island—hoping to heal, hide, and figure out what's next.But when a wild night ends with a surprise wedding to James, a fellow hot...

"Atmospheric and uplifting...for fans of Marian Keyes and Emily Giffin." —Booklist, STARRED reviewA heartfelt, hilarious beach read about learning to love (and forgive) your family...even when they accidentally put you behind bars.All families are messy. Some are disasters.Natalie Walker is the reason her older brother and sister went to prison over 15 years ago. She fled California shortly after that fateful night...

The note that pays and the note that fails often describe the same visitPeer support specialists are hired for their lived experience, then handed a laptop, a billing code, and a note template that seems to pull against everything the role stands for. The outcome is denied claims, audit findings, and a steady worry that the paperwork is being done wrong. Documentation is a learnable skill, and most certification courses never teach it.What this handb...

It has been a long road to justice for Reena Virk, beaten and murdered at the hands of her teenage peers. The murder of this girl is one of the most notorious and heartbreaking cases in Canadian history. Here, for the first time, acclaimed author Rebecca Godfrey reveals the stunning truth about a Canadian tragedy that captured international headlines.Who were the seemingly ordinary suburban teenagers who found themselves under the bridge in Victoria, BC, on the night of November 14...

The Girl on the Train meets the world of social media in this psychological thriller about influencer culture, parasocial relationships, and the secrets we keep from those we love most.Molly Sullivan is used to sharing intimate details of her life with millions of followers. A thirty-one-year-old single mom, she has built a career out of fearless posts about parenthood and dating. But when Molly shares a photo of her new fiancé, Scott, she is shocked by hi...

Two sisters, a lifetime of secretsLilian and Rosie were once the closest of sisters, but the untimely death of their parents pulled them apart. Now, three years on, Rosie has reached out to her big sister, asking to meet. Driving on an icy road in the middle of a snowstorm, Rosie admits that she has something important to tell Lilian—a secret she describes as a matter of life and death. But before she has a chance to tell Lilian, a car careens into theirs, with dev...

"Terrifying...You'll never again trust what's looking back at you."-Clay McLeod Chapman, author of Ghost Eaters and Quiet Part Loud"A clever look at an unsettling legend, with one of the best kills I've read in years." -Johnny Compton, author of The Spite HouseIf the remainder of your life was only as long as your ability to avoid your own reflection, how long would you last?An hour? A day? Perhaps a week?It's been said that at the core of ...