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In the sequel to the nationally bestselling The Bear and the Nightingale, a gifted young woman with ties to the old magic of her homeland blazes a trail out of the frozen wilderness and into the court intrigues of Moscow.“A masterfully told story of folklore, history, and magic with a spellbinding heroine at the heart of it all.”—Booklist (starred review)Vasilisa’s gift for seeing what others do not won her the attention, ...

The 40th anniversary edition of the classic Newbery Medal-winning title by beloved author Katherine Paterson, with brand-new bonus materials including an author's note by Katherine herself and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo.Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the wood...

Coming to Netflix November 18th: Guarding Stars, the Netflix adaptation of The Bodyguard, starring Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki.Katherine Center's The Bodyguard is “My perfect 10 of a book. As funny and sweet as all the very best nineties rom-coms, but with Center’s signature heart-tugging depth. I wish I could erase it from my mind just to read it again for the first time. A shot of pure joy.”—Emily Henry, #1 New York...

From #1 New York Times-bestelling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan**."Beautiful in every way one can imagine. Everyone should read this book." —R.J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder, White Bird, and Pony**Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"—people write their wishes on pieces o...

"The Vanishing Point" delves into the chilling true stories of individuals who mysteriously disappeared in the Southern United States from the 1900s to the 2000s. From everyday people to experienced adventurers, these disappearances span a wide range of circumstances, some occurring in the wilderness, others under even more puzzling conditions. Despite extensive search efforts, these cases remain unsolved, leaving behind haunting questions and no clear answers. With detailed accounts, expe...

In the Northeastern United States, thousands of people have vanished without a trace, leaving behind haunting mysteries that continue to baffle investigators and captivate the public's imagination. This book dives into ten of the most perplexing cases of unexplained disappearances.This book reveals the unsettling circumstances of a missing person—ordinary individuals who were last seen in familiar places, only to disappear under bizarre and mysterious conditions. From lawyers and m...

She needs a toy maker. He needs a wife. The only problem? It's giving alarm bells instead of sleigh bells…Cora Quill’s Winter Wonderland festival is the gold standard of holiday magic, until her toy supplier implodes. Her only hope? Nick Bari—the infuriatingly hot but grumpy toymaker she already fired.Nick’s got his own problems – he needs to find a wife before Christmas Eve so he can stay Santa Claus and save the holiday season. Helping Cora out isn’t exactly a high priori...

Bloodlines and Buried Secrets: The Dark Side of Genealogy takes readers on a gripping journey into the hidden corners of ancestry, where shocking revelations and life-altering truths await those who dare to explore their genealogical roots. Through real-life stories, this book uncovers the mysteries that lie buried within family trees—from unexpected siblings discovered through DNA tests to dark ancestral crimes and forgotten family secrets.In this deeply emotional explora...

Is it possible to embrace suffering as a privilege, rather than a punishment? Beloved authors Katherine and Jay Wolf offer readers the bold invitation to trust a known God with an unknown future, as well as practical insights into surviving anything by redefining how we think about everything.After miraculously surviving a near-fatal brainstem stroke at age 26, as told in their memoir, Hope Heals, life for Katherine and Jay Wolf changed forever - and so di...

Teach them from the heart.The Goddess's words are clear in Morghan's memory, but the task is difficult in the extreme, because now that Wilde Grove and Wellsford are known to many, so do they discover enemies they never anticipated.Morghan finds herself brokering alliances both in the Otherworld and this one, only to learn that the issues are much bigger than she ever dreamed, and that she's not the only one pulling the strings.Erin and Winsome mean...

Compromised over nothing, will this fake engagement lead to something?When Martin Preston, Baron Ashforth, is caught on a dark balcony with a debutante, he does the right thing. Even though he was only freeing her skirts from the railing. Even though he doesn’t know her name. The next morning, he faithfully offers for her hand in marriage.Lolly Turner has nothing against Lord Preston. He is handsome, kind, and honorable. Yet she can’t bring herself to marry...

This book delves into the haunting mysteries that shroud one of America's most breathtaking landscapes. While the majestic peaks and serene forests draw adventurers from around the world, they also conceal a chilling truth: numerous individuals have vanished without a trace amidst their beauty. This compelling nonfiction exploration investigates the perplexing cases of missing persons in the Colorado Rockies, weaving together chilling accounts and the potential causes behind these disappea...