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If a monkey ate nothing but bananas, the buttons would pop off its pajamas (if it wore any!).If a bear ate nothing but honey, its tummy would feel a bit funny!If a cat ate noting but cream and a dog ate nothing but bones, there would be problems! And what about you? If you ate nothing but pizza and cake . . .Told in rhyme and full of humorous, energetic, and characterful gouache art, this is a fun exploration of food—and what animals should or shouldn’t eat. Join Lillias Kinsman-Chauvet, author of Too Snappy to Wear a Nappy, as she explores various animals and their diets, introducing the idea of healthy eating for humans in a fun and accessible way.

The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster's instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark-now in paperback!Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers.Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned.As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart.Alex Aster's intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla's memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation comes a gripping, steamy dark mafia romance.‘This book is a must-read’ ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review____________________________________Killian Carson is a predator cloaked in charm.His charisma fools everyone—except Glyndon King. She sees the psychopath beneath and knows she should run. But a dark part of her craves the danger, knowing he’ll chase her . . . and she might just want to be caught.Glyndon has never been anyone’s favourite, always falling short of her family's expectations. But Killian? He doesn’t expect anything except that she’s his now. Their schools are rivals, their families lifelong enemies, but none of that matters to him.As their pasts collide in more disturbing ways than they imagined, it could either strengthen their bond or be their undoing...Can two broken souls heal each other, or will their twisted desires tear them apart?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.____________________________________Readers are OBSESSED with the Legacy of Gods series:'I love them so much!!!' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else !!!' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader review

Discover the standalone enemies-to-lovers dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________When Cecily Knight sneaks into the Heathen Club’s initiation on behalf of a rival gang, she’s confident she can slip through the night unnoticed.But the moment she steps into their den, she knows she’s made a fatal error. The devil has seen her.Jeremy Volkov may not technically be the devil, but as far as Cecily’s concerned, he’s close enough.He’s not just a member of the Heathens—he’s their ruthless leader and the heir to the Russian Bratva.And now, Jeremy wants one thing: Cecily.He claims it's to protect her, but Cecily knows better. He wants to possess her, own her, make her his.But Cecily is not about to be dragged into his blood-soaked world... or is she?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark MM mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review_______________________________Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. Truthfully, he’d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir.Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy’s twin brother. They couldn’t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon’s world, he refuses to let him go.Now, Brandon’s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling.Will Nikolai’s obsession destroy him—or ignite something far more intense?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark arranged marriage romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.‘Amazing banter, fiery chemistry, extra hot spice… Rina outdid herself again’ 5* Reader review'Dark and delicious' 5* Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' 5* Reader review__________________________________________________________________Ever since Eli King broke Ava Nash’s teenage heart, the pair have hated one another.That is, until Ava wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of the last two years and Eli holding her hand. According to him, they’re married.Eli is obsessed with Ava, and now, with her memory in pieces, he’s determined to make her his for good.As Ava navigates this twisted new reality, she must unravel how she ended up tied to her sworn enemy.What she doesn’t realise is that there’s no escape from this marriage. Eli will stop at nothing to claim what’s his.This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'Just phenomenal' 5* Reader review‘One of the best series I've ever read.' 5* Reader review‘This book is a perfect blend of spice, possessiveness, romance and bit of mystery…Eli King is the best MMC I have ever read.’ 5* Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' 5* Reader review‘I was hooked’ 5* Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! 5* Reader review'Unhinged' 5* Reader review'Genius' 5* Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' 5* Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone grumpy sunshine dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review________________________________Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile.Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul...She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party.Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite.But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side…Now that he’s obsessed, she’ll never escape him.Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.

Discover the standalone dark mafia romance from the New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation.'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I couldn’t put it down, definitely recommend and the spice omg’ ***** Reader review'Dark and delicious' ***** Reader review'BookTok did not disappoint' ***** Reader review______________________________________Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, holds no prisoners. But when she gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she quickly learns that some moves come with dangerous consequences.Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and now obsessed with Mia and the dark secret she’s hiding.Despite Landon’s psychotic tendencies that push Mia to the edge, his obsession pulls them closer together in ways neither expected.But as Landon gets nearer to the truth about Mia’s past, so do the horrors that haunt her.She may have learnt to trust him. But when it all comes crashing down, will he protect or ruin her?This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.________________________________Readers are obsessed with the Legacy of Gods series:'I'll never forget them I love them so much' ***** Reader review'This book was a masterpiece' ***** Reader review‘I WAS NOT PREPARED FOR THIS BOOK! ***** Reader reviewI was hooked’ ***** Reader review'Unhinged' ***** Reader review'Just phenomenal' ***** Reader review'This book is something else entirely!!!' ***** Reader review'Genius' ***** Reader review‘Absolutely outstanding' ***** Reader reviewThis book can be read on its own, but for a better understanding of the world, you might want to start with God of Malice.Rina Kent, New York Times bestseller, November 2024

If she isn't mine in the end, I'll still be hers.It's torture, but it's true...For years, I've dreamt of what college life could bring and while some things changed, there was always one constant.It didn't matter how wild I allowed my imagination to run, my future was clear, and he was it.Until suddenly, he wasn't.Now there's a new man in my life, one who isn't afraid to go after what he wants, and what he wants... is me.They say first loves last forever... I hope they're wrong.The emotional, romantic BookTok hit about new love after heartbreak, featuring all your favourite tropes:Sports romanceBrother's best friend vs friends to loversThe ultimate book boyfriendReaders can't get enough of SAY YOU SWEAR:'This book was PERFECTION''I don't even know how I'm supposed to read any other books after this one''I've never cried so hard reading a book in my entire life''Noah Riley has my heart''Omg this book!!! Nothing will ever match it'

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.I’ve always been the golden boy. A genius law student, the heir to my family’s empire, and a dutiful son.Or, at least, that's what everything thinks. Inside, I want to set the world on fire.So I let myself indulge in the mayhem for one night. Which was enough to get caught by a villain.A villain who just so happens to be my new professor: Kayden Lockwood. A criminal teaching criminal law.I can't expose what Kayden has done without unmasking my secret life. But I can force him to taste his own poison.In a clash of titans, Kayden and I soon break and crumble.Until we’re stuck in a dangerous game where there will be no winners. . .Tropes: - Villain x Monster- Professor x Student - Hate to Love- Age Gap - Gay and Bi Awakening - Mutual Obsession - Forbidden Romance - Dominance and SubmissionKiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.Readers devoured Kiss The Villain:'Gareth and Kayden's story completely consumed me''I loved every second of this book''Spellbinding and captivating' 'Rina Kent at her best''Perfection''Everything I expected and more''Breathtaking'

Discover the steamy new dark hockey romance from the bestselling author of the Legacy of Gods seriesIN A DEN OF VIPERS, REVENGE IS THE DEADLIEST WEAPON.After my sister was attacked and hospitalised, my world was shattered.Now, all I have left is vengeance.The problem? I have no idea who did this to her.My only lead is The Vipers, an elite college hockey team that rules the ice—and the shadows beyond it.To infiltrate their secret society, I set my sights on their weakest link: Kane Davenport, the Viper’s charismatic captain.But too late, I realise I’ve enticed the most venomous snake.Behind Kane’s perfect mask lies something far more dangerous than I ever imagined.AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A LETHAL GAME WITH NO ESCAPE.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.I’m hunting a monster.The first time I met Yulian Dimitriev, it was hate at first sight.He is brash, chaotic, a violence-junkie.In short, everything I disregard.As heirs to two notorious mafia organizations, we’re forced to spend time with one another.The more I learn about Yulian, the deeper my loathing seeps.Until I truly see the person within, and something forbidden sparks between us.When tragedy strikes, our co-existence is cut short.Forcing Yulian and I back to our parallel worlds that should never cross.But they do.And, once again, I’m dragged into the orbit of a man I shouldn’t want.Two men can’t be together in our world.But Yulian blurs every limit I thought existed. Soon, everything is in jeopardy.Our hearts included.Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.

Flora Thompson's immortal trilogy, containing "Lark Rise", "Over To Candleford" and "Candleford Green", is a heartwarming portrayal of country life at the close of the 19th century. This story of three closely related Oxfordshire communities - a hamlet, the nearby village and a small market town - is based on the author's experiences during childhood and youth. It chronicles May Day celebrations and forgotten children's games, the daily lives of farmworkers and craftsmen, friends and relations - all painted with a gaiety and freshness of observation that make this trilogy an evocative and sensitive memorial to Victorian rural England.With a new introduction by Richard Mabey

The second novel in the Great Plains trilogy, this is a passionate portrait of the artist as a young womanThea Kronberg, a young girl from a small town in Colorado has a great gift - her beautiful singing voice. Her talent takes her to the great opera houses of Europe, and through ambition and hard work, she forges a life as an artist. But if she can never go home again, nor can she leave behind her past. At last, in a desert canyon in Arizona, Thea has a revelation that will allow her to attain a new state of spirituality and become a truly great artist.'Willa Cather makes a world which is burningly alive, sometimes lovely, often tragic' Helen Dunmore'The Song of the Lark illuminates all her work' A. S. Byatt'Lingers long in the memory' Joyce Carol Oates

'Irreverent, spirited ... a seriously funny novel' New York Review of BooksSitting in his cramped basement room in Brixton, Battersby dreams of money, women, a T-bone steak - and a place to call his own. So he and a group of friends decide to save up and buy a house together. But amid grasping landlords, the temptations of spending money and the less-than-welcoming attitude of the Mother Country, can this motley group of hustlers and schemers, Trinidadians and Jamaicans, men and women make their dreams a reality? 'Selvon's meticulously observed narratives of displaced Londoners' lives created a template for how to write about migrant, and postmigrant, London for countless writers who have followed in his wake, including Hanif Kureishi and Zadie Smith' Caryl Phillips

'A charming and brilliantly entertaining novel... shot through with the light-hearted Nesbit touch' Penelope Lively, from the introduction"When did two girls of our age have such a chance as we've got - to have a lark entirely on our own? No chaperone, no rules, no...""No present income or future prospects," said Lucilla.It's 1919 and Jane and her cousin Lucilla leave school to find that their guardian has gambled away their money, leaving them with only a small cottage in the English countryside. In an attempt to earn their living, the orphaned cousins embark on a series of misadventures - cutting flowers from their front garden and selling them to passers-by, inviting paying guests who disappear without paying - all the while endeavouring to stave off the attentions of male admirers, in a bid to secure their independence.'To come upon any Nesbit today, hitherto unread... is like receiving a letter from a friend whom you have believed dead' New York Times'A wry, charming delight of a book' The Pool