**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEARA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK**Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, Vanity Fair, O, the Oprah Magazine, Esquire, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, Real Simple, Kirkus Reviews, Electric Literature, and Lit Hub“A mast...

Washington Irvingâs classic tale of romantic schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and his terrifying encounter with the Headless Horseman. Authorâs vivid imagery involving the wild supernatural pursuit by the Headless Horseman has sustained interest in this popular folktale through many printed editions, as well as film, stage, and musical adaptations.

Washington Irving’s short story of a New England schoolteacher and his chilling encounter with the Headless Horseman is one of the United States’ most celebrated literary works. A classic for Halloween and campfires, the story has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen since its publication in 1820.The following version is a complete edition of the classic tale, including its original spelling and formatting. It is intended to be a free ebook version of Washington Irving’...

**A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR'This feels like a vision for the 21st-century novel... It made me happy'**Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousBenson and Mike are two young guys who have been together for a few years - good years - but now they're not sure why they're still a couple. There's the sex, sure, and the meals Mike cooks for Benson, and, well, they love each other. But when Mike finds out his estranged father is dying in ...

Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction**Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction“A heart-wrenchingly honest, often luminescent exploration of how to find and cultivate true connections, sometimes in the unlikeliest of places . . . [Palaver is] an unshakable triumph.” —The Washington Post**One of Time’s Must-Read Books of 2025 and Kirkus Reviews’ Best Fiction

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**One of Barack Obama’s “Favorite Books of the Year”"Phenomenal" --Justin Torres, author of We the Animals"Brilliant" --Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun“A profound exploration of the true meaning of borders.” —The New York Times Book ReviewNAMED ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF 2019 in the New York Times by Dwight GarnerA New York Times Notable Book of 2019The revelatory debut collection fr...

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In a small Dutch settlement known as Sleepy Hollow, Yankee transplant Ichabod Crane is competing with local hero Brom Bones for the hand of a wealthy farmer’s daughter. Will the legends and ghost stories of Sleepy Hollow scare off the superstitious schoolmaster from his pursuit of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel? Is the Headless Horseman truly to be feared, or is this just another one of Bones’ pranks?Washington Irving’s simple yet whimsical prose, and his penchant for the fantastical and th...

'Kerry's an incredible writer and this memoir is so raw, vulnerable and honest' MICHELLE OBAMAAward-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the bravely intimate story of discovering her truth.While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discove...

**Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the story of discovering her truth in this instant New York Times bestseller."Beautiful." —Oprah Winfrey**While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with every...

Gabriella Jackson knew her life was about to change the night Damian Frinks came to her rescue behind a Harlem nightclub. At first sight, Gabby wasn't sure if he was friend or foe. Still, the intriguing Jamaican male had a sex appeal that captivated Gabby the instant she gazed into his bottomless dark eyes.Damian, who swore no woman would ever have his heart, was just as captivated by Gabriella. The petite, chocolate-toned beauty was headstrong and confident. Moreover, she possessed...