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Veronica Chambers

For fans of Bridgerton and The Davenports comes a sweeping historical novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers about courageous (and flirtatious) Ida B. Wells as she navigates society parties and society prejudices to become a civil rights crusader.Before she became a warrior, Ida B. Wells was an incomparable flirt with a quick wit and a dream of becoming a renowned writer. The eldest child of newly freed parents who thrived in a community ...

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Veronica Chambers

In a society that puts so much emphasis on perfection, Veronica Chambers mischievously casts aside the guilt-inducing litany of “shoulda, coulda, woulda” that seems to define modern-day life and replaces it with a resounding call to live with “foolish bravery.” Refreshingly open about the personal failures and limitations that once weighed her down with shame, Chambers describes how she turned her less-than-perfect qualities into sources of delight and satisfaction. From belting out off-ke...

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Andrew Rannells, Ayelet Waldman, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Veronica Chambers, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Deborah Copaken, Trey Ellis, Ann Hood, Howie Kahn, Mindy Hung, Terri Cheney, Ann Leary, Larry Smith

The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times “Modern Love” column—including stories from the anthology series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John SlatteryA young woman goes through the five stages of ghosting grief. A man’s promising fourth date ends in the emergency room. A female lawyer with bipolar disorder experiences the highs and lows of ...

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Nikita Parmenter

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Chris Chambers, Veronica Fox

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Finding My Home

She was here, my mother, and now she's lying on the floor, blood pooling around her dead form.Surprisingly, that's not our top concern right now. Our main priority is the bomb strapped to her that's still flashing and armed. I know I said I liked explosives, but it doesn't mean I want to go out that way.We've left Liam alone, assuming that he has dead or somewhere not causing any trouble, this proves otherwise, though and I think it's time we found him and put him away for ...

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Nikita Parmenter

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Veronica Fox, Chris Chambers

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Finding My Home

Of course a supposed vacation couldn't stay that way for Ever and the guys. With the arrival of Atlas and the mysteries that seem to grow the longer they're around him, including how he not only knows the new bartender in town but gives him orders of a questionable nature that are followed without hesitation but with a knowing smile.Throw in snow storms, assholes, and a hot tub and this vacation is turning into a rollercoaster ride. It doesn't look like things are going to calm dow...

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Andrew Rannells, Ayelet Waldman, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Veronica Chambers

The most popular, provocative, and unforgettable essays from the past fifteen years of the New York Times “Modern Love” column—including stories from the Amazon Original series starring Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Anne Hathaway, Catherine Keener, Dev Patel, and John SlatteryA young woman goes through the five stages of ghosting grief. A man’s promising fourth date ends in the emergency room. A female lawyer with bipolar disorder experiences the highs and lo...

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Nikita Parmenter

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Veronica Fox, Chris Chambers

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Finding My Home

Ever, her men, and a couple of extra friends are finally starting to unlock the truth of the missing students, but a new lead gives them some shocking news that none of them could've predicted and sends Ever into a tailspin.That's nothing compared to the emotional turmoil of receiving a letter from her dead mother, it's not her, that would be impossible but what was the purpose of sending it and more importantly who sent it?Mysteries are piling up around them as things heat...

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Veronica Chambers

The second in a funny illustrated middle grade series about a Panamanian American girl who hatches a plot to get rich quick—as long as her sister doesn’t in the way—from NYT bestselling author Veronica Chambers.Exuberant and larger-than-life Flora Violeta LeFevre has a plan—a plan to become a millionaire in the new year. She’s already collecting her birthday money and her mom’s swear jar so when the school announces a kids’ entrepreneurship conference, Flora’s exci...

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Veronica Chambers

Forget the stereotypes. Today's Japanese women are shattering them -- breaking the bonds of tradition and dramatically transforming their culture. Shopping-crazed schoolgirls in Hello Kitty costumes and the Harajuku girls Gwen Stefani helped make so popular have grabbed the media's attention. But as critically acclaimed author Veronica Chambers has discovered through years of returning to Japan and interviewing Japanese women, the more interesting story is that of the legi...

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Nikita Parmenter

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Chris Chambers, Veronica Fox

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Finding My Home

It's been two years since Mr. Rising offered Ever and her men the chance to work for them. They've settled into the job now, but by no means have their lives become any less dangerous. The older teams don't like how many high-profile jobs they get, and now there's a mole in their midst, one that threatens everyone who works for Mr. Rising; agents and families are in danger.When members of Ever's family become under threat, Ever doesn't take it lightly; Shadow comes out to play, and...

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Veronica Chambers

A perfect tool for young readers as they grow into the leaders of tomorrow, Veronica Chambers’s inspiring collection of profiles—along with Senator Cory Booker’s stirring foreword—will inspire readers of all ages to stand up for what’s right.You may only be one person, but you have the power to change the world.Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc to John Lewis, Susan B. Anthony to Janet Mock—th...

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Veronica Chambers

Fans of Jane the Virgin will find much to love about The Go-Between, a coming-of-age novel from bestselling author Veronica Chambers, who with humor and humanity explores issues of identity and belonging in a world that is ever-changing.She is the envy of every teenage girl in Mexico City. Her mother is a glamorous telenovela actress. Her father is the go-to voice-over talent for blockbuster films. Hers is a world of private planes, chauffeurs, pa...