More than a century ago, Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld, dubbed the "Einstein of Sex," grew famous (and infamous) for his liberating theory of sexual relativity. Today, he's been largely forgotten.Journalist Daniel Brook retraces Hirschfeld's rollicking life and reinvigorates his legacy, recovering one of the great visionaries of the twentieth century. In an era when gay sex was a crime and gender roles rigid, Hirschfeld taught that each of us is their own unique mixture of masculinity and ...

Atticus King had his life mapped out—train hard, play volleyball, keep to himself. That is, until Noah Rossi burst onto the scene: charismatic, impulsive, a storm that tore through Atticus's carefully built walls and set his world on fire. They didn't fit—Noah was everything Atticus wasn't—but somehow, they found a rhythm in their shared love for the game and an undeniable pull toward each other. It was everything Atticus never knew he wanted.But j...

Will you be remembered for where you went or how you got there?As a WWII amphibious vehicle ascends from the USS Nevada to Normandy Beach, we are transported to a pivotal moment in history. Here, Charles Trammel, a young man from a wealthy and influential family, reflects on the events that have led him to this place and time. Each chapter brings him closer to shore, intertwining his current thoughts with his past. Through these reflections, Charles grapples with his identity, real...

What does a master artificer need after eliminating a threat to the future empire? Nothing but a chance to finally pursue his craft in peace.I cheated death itself and returned to the glorious city on the Neva, the one we built together with the Czar. Three hundred years have passed, and everything has changed. I've awakened in the body of a young count with a scandalous reputation.But I am still an artificer. I am home. And I can become even stronger now—just as soon as I ...

It's time to claim her destiny.Someone is stealing dragons and killing the farmers who raise them. Charl and her friends have been charged with finding those responsible and bringing them to justice. Her ability to communicate with dragons should give them an edge.Too bad the dragons won't cooperate.Raging forest fires, deadly underwater creatures, and irascible dragons await in this final installment to the Hatched adventure where Charl fa...

I'd dedicated my whole life to becoming the next Guardian of the Empire. I'd seen it all: endless killings, wars, and coups. I was gifted, and I became the youngest of the Genius rank, striking fear into the hearts of my enemies.Evidently, that wasn't enough.My real journey only began when I lost everyone who was dear to me, and then used a secret Guardian technique to travel one day back in time—so I could get revenge on those responsible.Only now it seemed I'd gon...

Perfect for fans of atmospheric queer fantasy romance.Miles Warren hails from a long line of psychics. Resigned to a life in the family business, Miles is perfectly happy, thank you very much. Apart from the fact he hasn't told anyone he's gay, and that he's constantly exhausted from long nights spent wrangling angry ghosts in creepy cemeteries. Perfectly happy.But Miles's comfortable routine is interrupted when he starts having visions of an unfamiliar boy...

The Boyar Council has taken a hit and suffered its first losses. What happened at the Academy has drawn attention, and some truly powerful players have entered the fray.Secrets of allies. Secrets of enemies. Secrets of the past.Events are twisting like threads into a knot that grows more and more densely tangled, and it turns out there're more than just two sides involved in this conflict.

A new commission turns out far more complicated than it first appears, for this time it isn't only about magic, but the human heart. And the outcome will shape more than one destiny. Still, what better challenge could a true artificer hope for?Count Voznesensky will master the craft of the forge and call on the power of nature itself. He will offer an extraordinary chance to his new associates—and to a desert world that has long forgotten the sun. And along the way, he'll finally s...

Every known rank of magic has been claimed. Every aspect, mastered. And this means the real journey is just beginning.Ahead lie new worlds—but first, an old enemy lurking in the shadows needs to be dealt with, and the phantoms that must be destroyed once and for all.Between starting a new year at the academy, stealing an island, earning a noble title, discovering a genuine golem, breaking two supposedly unbreakable oaths, shaking up the Great Desert, recruiting an alchemist...

The artificer has no client this time—and the stakes are far higher than usual. A friend must be saved.The trail leads into disputed lands, home to an ancient people—ruled by unfamiliar magic, riddled with anomalies, and brimming with discoveries no one expected. The final pair of magical aspects marks the start of a much longer journey. And the rescue mission is no longer just about saving people, but entire worlds. At least, that's what their inhabitants claim . . .Yet no...

"Movies with Balls is equal parts fandom, analysis, and nerdiness. It's a wonderful time." —Shea Serrano, New York Times bestselling author of Movies (and Other Things)Movies with Balls will make you want to rewatch the movies you already love, and discover gems you've never seen. Play ball!If you're the kind of fan who cheers every single time you watch Rocky beat Drago, or remembers who said "Be the bal...