Wesley Camden drinks too much, has a bad case of writer's block. The afterglow from his top-ten novel on the Rockports of Garden Bay is rapidly fading. His malaise changes when he meets eleven-year old Jennie Jenkins. Jennie and her dad, Lenny, are recent arrivals to Garden Bay. Wes wants them to experience the wonders and vistas of Puget Sound but instead he is plunged into intrigue and murder. James Rockport, a hopeless alcoholic, has died. His only son, Donny, stands to inherit the Rock...

“Riveting . . . This thorough work is immensely detailed yet readable and continuously engaging.” —Publishers WeeklyAn immersive, gripping account of the rise and fall of Iran's glamorous Pahlavi dynasty, written with the cooperation of the late Shah's widow, Empress Farah, Iranian revolutionaries and US officials from the Carter administration.In this remarkably human portrait of one of the twentieth century's most complicated per...

Named a Washington Post Book to ReadA New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA USA Today “New and Noteworthy” PickARead It Forward* Favorite ReadAParade* Magazine PickCoretta Scott King's true story, told in full for the first time....

A lyrical and charming picture book about making the most of your one precious life, from Grammy Award-winning co-founder of Pentatonix, Scott Hoying, and his husband, Mark Hoying.Born into a world of endless skies, natural wonders, and friends waiting to be found–a mayfly, with only a single day to live, flies high into the beauty of it all. But when he sees all the other mayflies pairing off, he wonders if he will have to spend his day alone. Cou...

A Washington Post Top 50 of 2014 Fiction pickA Wall Street Journal Book of the Year, selected by Phil KlayElectric Literature 2014: Year of the DebutA Largehearted Boy Favorite Novel of 2014Slaughterhouse 90210's Most Rapturous Book of 2014Vol. 1 Brooklyn A Year of Favorites: Jason Diamond picksCalled "powerful and unflinching" by Column McCann in The New York Times ...

Ghosts. Gaslight. Gears.Welcome to a wondrous age of steam where pirates, rust, and syphilis aren’t all you need to worry about. Ghosts abound!In this hissing and clanking steampunk anthology, there are moments that science just can’t explain. All the mechanical geniuses scratch their heads and whisper words of ghosts and powers, of spirits and demons. Possessed automatons take on lives of their own. Superstitious pilots take all necessary precautions. Avan...

A humorous retelling of the classic poem Twas the Night Before Christmas--with a medieval twist!'Twas December 24th, and three brave knights were just settling in for the night when out on the drawbridge, there arose such a clatter! The knights try everything to get rid of this unknown invader (Santa Claus!), a red and white knight with a fleet of dragons . . .But nothing would stoptheir white-whiskered foe.No matter their efforts...

Tales of Blood and Honor – 40 Best War Novels is an extensive anthology that traverses the multifaceted landscape of war in literature. This collection captures the raw brutality and the unyielding bravery that define combat, encapsulated through a myriad of literary styles ranging from realism and romanticism to naturalism and modernism. Noteworthy is the diversity in narrative voice, thematic depth, and the array of perspectives provided, with standout pieces that linger in the reader's ...

War has always been one of the most profound forces shaping history, forging heroes and tragedies alike. In literature, war is more than just battlefields and strategy—it is sacrifice, honor, fear, love, and survival. The greatest war novels don't just recount victories and defeats; they explore the human condition, the choices made under fire, and the emotional scars that endure long after the guns fall silent. These stories continue to captivate us because they reveal timeless truths abo...

Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir.This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King––wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center); architect of the MLK, Jr. legacy; and global leader in movements for civil and human rights as well as peace. Learn about how a...

In 'Timeless Power of Love: 70 Romance Classics to Read and Reread,' readers are invited on a transcendent journey through the rich tapestry of romantic literature spanning centuries and continents. This meticulously curated collection presents a cornucopia of styles, from the vivid realism of Victor Hugo to the delicate introspections of Jane Austen, weaving a beautiful narrative of love's many facets. As one delves deeper into the anthology, the thematic depths of passion, sacrifice, and...

The Greatest Romance Novels of All Time - is a meticulously curated anthology, which assembles seventy of the most revered romance novels from the annals of classic literature. This edition stands as a testament to the enduring allure of romantic storytelling, encompassing a diverse array of narratives that explore the multifaceted nature of love and human relationships. Each novel, carefully selected for its emotional depth and timeless relevance, offers readers a profound glimpse into th...