Today more than ever, series finales have become cultural touchstones that feed watercooler fodder and Twitter storms among a committed community of viewers. While the final episodes of The Fugitive and M*A*S*H continue to rank among the highest rated broadcasts, more recent shows draw legions of binge-watching fans. Given the importance of finales to viewers and critics alike, Howard and Bianculli along with the other contributors explore these endings and what they mean to the audience, ...

Monster Box contains eight tales of darkness. Sensual, violent, and oddly poetic, the stories in Michael Donovan Horn's collection are twisted treasures. From psychological suspense to grotesque body horror, the terror never ends. In "She's a Dracula," a serial killer falls under the spell of a beautiful jazz singer...who may be more than she seems. "Safe Word" deals with a session of BDSM between two women that turns into a deadly war of wills. "Broken Wand" sees a magician's trick go hor...

Our story revolves around Mrs. Hook's typical fourth-grade class and their class pets, Tiger and Lily, who are not ordinary goldfish. In fact, their personalities are almost too big for their fishbowl! Amid goldfish daydreams, Halloween festivities, and everyday learning, the class prepares to welcome a new student into their close-knit group. Mrs. Hook; her assistant, Mr. Lyne; and Principal Sinka are concerned that the class will not accept the new student and his quirkiness. In addition...

Witness the thrilling evolution of military aviation, transforming fragile biplanes into supersonic stealth machines. Perfect for an energizing commute, this gripping historical journey plunges you directly into a high-stakes global arms race. Feel the adrenaline of combat as brilliant designers and daring pilots push the absolute limits of physics, speed, and human endurance.Whether embarking on a long road trip or seeking focused learning, this awe-inspiring narrative brings huma...

Transform your living space into an energy-efficient smart home that slashes utility bills and cuts carbon emissions. Whether you are a renter on a strict budget or a homeowner planning a weekend DIY project, this straightforward audio guide delivers a stress-free approach to sustainable living.Perfect for your daily commute, this empowering listen skips the complex tech jargon and focuses on sensible, low-drama upgrades that work quietly in the background. You will learn to effort...

When Stink Moodys second-grade class goes on a field trip to the Gross-Me-Out exhibit at the science museum he learns that his very own nose has amazing sniffing abilities and that some people have real jobs sniffing stuff for NASA! Soon Stink is engrossed in toilet water corpse flowers and all things smelly. But is his fetid footwear foul enough to win a Golden Clothespin Award? Loyal fans will be holding their breath for Stinks latest outrageous solo adventure.

'Deliciously romantic' ERICA JAMESWish you were here?When Belle's quiet, idyllic life on the coast starts to crumble, it's a stranger - thousands of miles away in Italy - who provides a shoulder to cry on. And so, when Enrico sends her a beautiful gift with a note signed off 'P.S. Come to Italy!' she decides to follow her heart.Arriving at Enrico's palazzo in beautiful Puglia, it's clear that his life couldn't be more different t...

It might be a dream, but Norm soon finds that things go from bad to worse - when his perfect cousins arrive for a walk. If there was one thing worse than spending time with his perfect cousins it was being forced to go on a flipping walk with them! What's the point in going for a walk - except to get from A to B?!Jonathan Meres follows up May Contain Nuts with another laugh-out-loud story about Norm, a boy who can't understand why everything always seems unfair...

The laugh-out-loud, uplifting read from the bestselling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New LifeSasha Greenhope has a very lovely life.Her marriage is solid, her only daughter is delightful, and the family business is going full steam ahead.The only blip on the horizon is the upcoming family reunion for her parents 40th wedding anniversary at Chadwell House – the family pile.Sasha just does not fit with her ...

When life gives you lemons... make Limoncello!Gillian Dobson hates to fly. But when her husband of 20 years goes on a business trip to Sicily, she is determined to rekindle their romance with a surprise trip to the idyllic island of Lipari… big mistake as it turns out he has A.F.C. - Alternative Female Company.Devastated, she narrowly escapes a car accident, only to meet handsome local Mattia Spadaro. A mix between an Adonis and an Italia...

According to the old rhyme, ‘Monday’s child is fair of face’ - but life isn’t always so simple. Gorgeous goddesses seem to surround script-reader and wannabe movie-maker Anna Brown - from her deranged glamour-queen boss to her perfect, pouting flat-mates - for Anna, being less-than-beautiful is very hard to bear. In fashion-and-beauty-crazed London, perhaps being talented just isn’t enough. Enter Mark Swan, Britain's hottest director. Rugged, reclusive and powerful, he could be Anna's tick...

A heart-warming novel of family secrets, unexpected journeys, and the redemptive power of music, from the bestselling author of The Kookaburra Creek Cafe and The Wattle Island Book Club.HOPESingle mother Sarah is guilt-ridden when an accident leaves her young daughter Melody seriously injured and their once music-filled lives silent. When she discovers her grandmother Rosalie’s war correspondence, she thinks she might hav...