Set against the backdrop of a nation in constant transformation, this novel sweeps through the defining political shifts of 20th-century Iran—from the Constitutional Revolution and the rise of the Pahlavi dynasty to foreign interventions, oil nationalization, and the 1979 Revolution. Through interconnected lives caught in the crosscurrents of ideology, power, and loyalty, the story explores how personal destinies were reshaped by the tumultuous birth of modern Iranian politics.

In her first book, popular TikTok historian J Draper uses her characteristic wit and intellect to introduce us to extraordinary figures marginalized by history, and the lessons we can learn from them.Witty and engaging TikTok historian J.D. Draper digs out unusual stories of individuals that have shaped the world, and discovers the lessons their unique experiences can teach us.Breaking away from history as told through the lens of kings, qu...

After a difficult breakup, a wildland firefighter and university professor have parted ways, but neither has moved on. When a life threatening accident reunites them, can a love that once burned so bright be rekindled?

One fae woman. One royal marriage tournament. One unforgettable team of competitors.Lady Katrina Bellflower, the mixed-blood steward of Larkwood, is in charge of a secluded fae territory on the brink of expansion. But the good fortune of the people she governs is about to become her downfall. The queen of Elfhaven has declared a tournament, and the winning team of fae males will be bonded to a mysterious, unnamed courtier—Lady Katrina. Kat might not like the idea, but one ...

A paranormal escort service. That kind of thing can't possibly exist...If you told me to imagine the sort of woman people would pay to spend time with, it wouldn't be me. But I've just learned that otherkin are real, and my mysterious new mage boss insists they need my services. Turns out, sometimes the paranormal crowd needs a little quality time with a convenient, willing human body--and can't be bothered trying to woo one from scratch.Not only ...

The uplifting story, Out of My Mind, demonstrates how Melody's photographic memory changes how other people view her disabilities. By using the unique, standards-based lessons in this instructional Guides for Literature, students will dive deeply into the text learn the importance of standing up for oneself despite life's challenges. Students will also build their critical literacy skills through analyzing story elements in multiple ways, practicing close reading, interpreting text-based v...

A disused London Underground lift goes way beyond the bottom floor.A psychic boy discovers what terrors are buried in the fallow field.A handshake seals a midnight fate in an old farming dispute.A corpse must be buried by dawn.BLACK GATE TALES: Fourteen short stories of dread, hope, death and wonder."Unnerving, beautifully dark and twisted prose...a refreshing but classic voice in horror and fantasy. Much like the rabbit hole, you never...

Looking for a quickie?I didn't believe in monsters—until I started spending the night with them.Turns out, otherkin are very real—and some of them are lonely, touch-starved, or in need of a discreet night of companionship with a willing human. My mage boss runs a paranormal escort service for exactly that purpose, and somehow, I'm the one he recruited.I'm not glamorous. I'm not supernatural. I'm just a down-to-earth human with strong fangirl energy,...

NOTE FROM THE DOM, LOGAN THORNDIKE: Poor sorority pledge, Addison Montgomery, lands in a world of trouble and heat when she's caught chucking eggs at my father's mansion on Halloween at the demand of her sisters. When the little devil accepts a trip over my knee as her punishment, we get swept up in the delicious power exchange and a tumultuous squall of passion. But, given our limited experience, diving into untested lusts may be way too hot for us to handle ... especiall...

‘Spooky and absorbing. I was gripped from the first page!’ CASS GREENThere’s a stranger in your house…When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in Derbyshire. She hadn’t seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again.But going through Elizabeth’s belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmo...

Reverse harem that turns the tropes upside down…Reluctant necromancer Esper Jones has a quiet life, hidden away with her freak looks, and her freak powers, in her freaky old witch's house. Until a beautiful, ghost-whispering medium blows into town and destroys her carefully crafted, people-free life.Now, the supernatural world is revealing itself to Esper at an annoying rate, and all the assholes seem to have expectations. She's hearing voices in her head, monsters...

**One of The Washington Post's 10 Best Books of 2022The disturbing eyewitness account of how a new breed of Republicans—led by Marjorie Taylor Greene, Paul Gosar, Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert, and Madison Cawthorn—far from moving on from Trump, have taken the politics of hysteria to even greater extremes and brought American democracy to the edge**The violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was a terrible day for American democracy, but many peop...