I'm Ekaterina Blackwood.Hunted witch, professional bad-decision enthusiast, and reluctant owner of a chaos gremlin disguised as a German Shepherd.I run on coffee, sarcasm, tacos, and the deeply unreasonable belief that ancient curses should mind their own business.If there's a forbidden door, a suspiciously attractive vampire, or a family secret with teeth, I'll probably trip over it, set something on fire, and make it everyone's problem.Wel...

A script supervisor for an AI media conglomerate is caught between her intense need for an orderly life and her deeper, darker queer desires. From the creator of the Outside trilogy, a heartfelt interplanetary epic of identity, longing, and a space pirate who smuggles inappropriate stories.“A deliciously queer, timely ode to human creativity in an ever-more-algorithmic world.”—Maria Dong, author of...

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONSAn in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann.***For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters on decaffeination a...

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good?Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what kit is w...

Turns out destiny has terrible taste in chosen people.Magic didn't just break... it folded in on itself the moment he appeared. ARC started screaming "anomaly," my relic woke up like it had been waiting for drama, and my family was two seconds from committing a felony out of habit. Now I'm stuck between a man who destabilizes reality by existing and a prophecy I absolutely did not RSVP to. This is exactly why I hate leaving the house.If you like mag...

Humanity’s super-intelligent AI Gods brutally punish breaches in reality, as one young scientist discovers, in this intense and brilliant space opera.Autistic scientist Yasira Shien has developed a radical new energy drive that could change the future of humanity. But when she activates it, reality warps, destroying the space station and everyone aboard. The AI Gods who rule the galaxy declare her work heretical, and Yasira is abducted by their agents. Instead of s...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. This box set includes all the seven volumes of the collection.

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann team up In this beguiling deep dive into

Step into a magical holiday world where toys come to life and extraordinary adventures begin. Discover "Nutcracker and the Mouse King" by E. T. A. Hoffmann, the enchanting classic that inspired one of the world's most beloved ballets. Filled with fantasy, wonder, and unforgettable characters, this timeless tale continues to captivate readers of all ages. When a mysterious Christmas gift sparks an extraordinary adventure, a young girl finds herself drawn into a magical world where enchanted...

From the immersive and intoxicating world of The Outside, comes the exhilarating sequel from Philip K Dick and Compton Crook Award-nominated author, Ada Hoffmann.**The laws of physics acting on the planet of Jai have been forever upended; its surface completely altered, and its inhabitants permanently changed, causing chaos. Fearing heresy, the artificially intelligent Gods that once ruled the galaxy became the planet’s jailers.Tiv Hunt, ...

Final instalment from Philip K Dick Award-nominated series from Ada HoffmannTime is running out for the planet Jai. The artificially intelligent Gods who rule the galaxy have withdrawn their protection from the chaos-ravaged world, just as an ancient enemy closes in. For Yasira Shien, a scientist who has devoted herself to Jai’s rising rebellion, it’s time to do or die – and the odds are overwhelming.Then enters Dr Evianna Talirr.Talirr, the visiona...