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Two exes. One dinner. What could go wrong?Would you go to dinner with your ex? The one you were engaged to, but haven't spoken to in years? You're over them – right?!Jada and Dallas are hashing things out in this sharp, hilarious new comedy. Can they leave 7 years of baggage at the door to give their love a second chance? Is the spark even still there? Or will the weight of their past pull them apart before the night ends?Following sold out runs in ...

An unforgettable look at a lifetime of baseball packed with humor and passion for the gameWith a career that has now touched eight decades, Jim Kaat has had a prime front row seat for baseball's continuing evolution.Not only was he a major-league pitcher for 25 seasons, but his time as a pitching coach and his many years as a broadcaster have given him a singular long view of the game.In Good as Gold, Kaat weaves the tale of a lifetime, taking fans on ...

Joe Castiglione is one of a few select announcers whose voice harkens fans back to the home field of their favorite team. After 30 years, his commentary has become as much a part of Boston Red Sox lore as the Green Monster, the Pesky Pole, and Yawkey Way. In this chronicle, the beloved broadcaster offers his insider account of one of the most dominant baseball teams of the past decade—from the heartbreaking 1986 World Series and the turbulent 1990s to the magical 2004 American League Centr...

In this captivating collection of essays, renowned literary critic William Lyon Phelps delves into the minds and works of some of the most influential novelists of the modern era. From the psychological depths of Henry James to the social commentary of Edith Wharton, Phelps offers insightful analyses that illuminate the complexities of these literary giants. With his characteristic wit and erudition, Phelps explores the themes, characters, and writing styles that have shaped the landscape ...

Marcus Douglas Presents Dimensions of the SoulWhat if your life to this point was a lie? Every truthful emotion, abrupt decision, empathetic moment, was all a dance that you were led to believe you were in control of? The loved ones you held dear were a part of a stage play? That the person behind the scenes, unknown to you, was dictating how everything played out. How would that affect your thoughts and decisions, moreover, how would it affect your soul?Meet President Elec...

An unforgettable look at a lifetime of baseball packed with humor and passion for the gameWith a career that has now touched eight decades, Jim Kaat has had a prime front row seat for baseball's continuing evolution.Not only was he a major-league pitcher for twenty-five seasons, but his time as a pitching coach and his many years as a broadcaster have given him a singular long view of the game.In Good as Gold, Kaat weaves the tale of a life...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLEROne of Barnes & Noble's Best Biographies & Memoirs of 2022Selected by The Guardian as one of the best books of 2022Amazon's choice for one of the best book gifts of 2023Madly, Deeplyis a rare invitation into the mind of Alan Rickman—one of the most magnetic, beloved performers of our time.From his breakout role ...

From the New York Times bestselling author or Less Than Zero and American Psycho—a startlingly funny, kaleidoscopic novel about three students at a small, affluent liberal-arts college in New England with no plans for the future—or even the present—who become entangled in a romantic triangle. • “An extraordinary writer.” —LA WeeklyBret Easton Ellis trains his incisive gaze on the kids at self-consciously bohemian Camden College a...

A chilling short story featuring DS Sean Corrigan from Luke Delaney, ex-Met detective and author of COLD KILLING. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride.A STAR HAS BEEN MURDEREDSue Evans is a beautiful and successful TV presenter – that is until she’s shot dead in the car park of her Southbank studios.IT’S CLEAR WHO THE KILLER ISDS Sean Corrigan and the Southwark Police Department are under pressure to solve the crime fast. Luckil...

Incisive, controversial and startlingly funny, The Rules of Attraction examines a group of affluent students at a small, self-consciously bohemian, liberal-arts college on America’s East Coast.Lauren, who changes the man in her bed even more often than she changes course, is dating Victor but sleeping with Sean. Sean – cool, ambivalent and deeply cynical – might be in love with Lauren, but he’s not going to let that stop him from bedding Paul. Paul, as shr...

'Both entertaining and unexpectedly touching. More Please.' Baltimore Sun'A natural storyteller at the height of her powers.' LEE CHILDA TESS MONAGHAN MYSTERYAs a practised reporter until her newspaper went to that great pressroom in the sky, PI Tess Monaghan knows and loves every inch of her native Baltimore. It's a quirky city where baseball reigns, but lately homicide seems to be the second most popular local sport.Business tycoon 'Wink' Wynkowski is tryi...

Nigel Goodall has written more than a dozen books, including the best-selling Winona Ryder (Blake, 1998), nominated for the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction in 1999. He was a production associate for Channel 4's The Real Winona Ryder. His other books include Elton John: A Visual Documentary, an illustrated Rolling Stones book and the bestseller Kylie Naked: A Biography (Ebury,2002, with Jenny Stanley-Clarke). He writes for magazines and contributes to various album, video and televisio...