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Instant #1 NYT bestseller#1 Indie BestsellerUSA Today Bestseller From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Broken Rules comes another incredible summer romance about holding onto memories, making new ones, learning to let go, and unexpectedly falling in love. Olivia Lupo feels stuck. All her friends have gone on to their first year of college while she's still at home with her family. There's a good reason though, her beloved grandmother, Annie, has dementia, and Olivia can’t bear the thought of being so far from home when Annie needs her the most. So when her stepmother asks the family to spend three weeks of the summer on Martha's Vineyard, Olivia plans to say no...until she discovers an old box Annie filled with photos and memories from her own time there. Olivia decides to follow in her grandmother's footsteps and spend some time on the island that Annie describes as magical. When she arrives, she meets Connor, a boy from her past who really wants to be a part of her present... and future. Olivia's never thought about forever with someone until meeting Connor...and it scares her. How can she make plans when all she wants to do is keep close to her grandmother before she’s gone forever? As she recreates the memories Annie made a lifetime ago, she has to decide if she's finally willing to give someone her heart, just when she needs it the most.

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the lives we build—and the lies we live.They called it hysteria. She called it survival.Lulu Mayfield has spent the last five years molding herself into the perfect 1950s housewife. Despite the tragic memories that haunt her and the weight of exhausting expectations, she keeps her husband happy, her household running, and her gelatin salads the talk of the neighborhood. But after she gives birth to her second child, Lulu’s carefully crafted life begins to unravel.When a new neighbor, Bitsy, moves in, Lulu suspects that something darker lurks behind the woman’s constant smile. As her fixation on Bitsy deepens, Lulu is drawn into a web of unsettling truths that threaten to expose the cracks in her own life. The more she uncovers about Bitsy, the more she questions everything she thought she knew—and soon, others begin questioning her sanity. But is Lulu truly losing her mind? Or is she on the verge of discovering a reality too terrifying to accept?In the vein of The Bell Jar and The Hours, The Mad Wife weaves domestic drama with psychological suspense, so poignant and immersive, you won’t want to put it down.

"Feel-good, nostalgia-steeped fun."—AARPThree generations of women, an unforgettable summer of music, and the epic cross-country road trip they’ll never forget.Summer, 1969. Eleanor Bell doesn’t have anything to lose. According to her doctors, she might not remember how to sing or play guitar soon, so why not head west now? Why not join the music festivals sweeping the country and lose herself in the music again in a swan song of her own?Except Eleanor forgets, maybe on purpose, to tell anyone where she’s going. When her daughter, Leanne, discovers her mother missing, she enlists the help of her own daughter, Nora, to help her find Eleanor. The last thing Nora wants to do before starting as one of Yale's first female undergrads is hit the road. But then Nora hears her grandmother on the radio - singing. Nora and Leanne hop in their Lincoln Continental for a cross-country road trip, always one step behind Eleanor, who has been dubbed the Dame of Rock n’ Roll by none other than Johnny Carson.Full of nostalgia and awash with the warmth of summer, Lost in the Summer of ’69 is an epic celebration of savoring the encore-no matter what the next act may bring.

**USA Today Bestseller**"If you’re tired of agreeing to annoying asks and thankless tasks, read this book. The Power of Saying No offers the smartest advice I’ve ever encountered for declining requests without risking your reputation or your relationships. This essential guide will sharpen your mind and steel your spine to live life on your own terms." —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive, and To Sell Is HumanStop saying yes. Start saying no. Change your life!You have probably said “yes” to bosses, partners, family, friends, and even strangers, when you actually want to say "no." Maybe you wish you could say no more often, but you’re not sure how or if it’s even possible to do so. You’re not alone! We’re taught to say yes as often as we can. After all, if you say no, aren’t you likely to miss out on opportunities and sever important relationships? Isn’t saying no a harmony-buster?In The Power of Saying No, award-winning professor and researcher Vanessa Patrick delves into the new science of saying no. She introduces the ground-breaking concept of “empowered refusal”—a proven framework for saying no that puts you in charge of your life—and reveals some surprising secrets about the power of the word no.Dr. Patrick shares:Why empowered refusal is a valuable superskill that helps us say no in a way that does not invite pushback from others.The toolkit of three competencies you need to develop to effectively communicate an empowered no response.A framework to help separate the “good-for-me” from the “not-good-for-me” activities and engagements that come our way.How to establish and implement personal policies that empower your refusal.How to use empowered refusal to manage difficult askers, strengthen your relationships and realize your full potential.It’s more important than ever to protect your time, focus on your top priorities, and use the power of saying no to reach your goals at work and at home. Empowered refusal is a unique, positive, and meaning-filled approach to managing your energy and ambition effectively, allowing you to make lasting, positive changes in your life.This empowering book is a fascinating read that will help you with conflict resolution, boundaries, communication, and difficult conversations!"The Power of Saying No will stay within arm’s reach for me. It offers the explanations and the inspirations I need to take charge of my life and career, with concrete tools to make it happen. I was able to put Vanessa Patrick's lessons to work the day I started reading the book and have continued every day since. Read this book. Twice." —Dolly Chugh, author of The Person You Mean to Be and A More Just Future, Jacob B. Melnick Term Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business

The Guncle meets Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies in a fun, quirky mystery following a spoiled nepo baby who is forced to work at a struggling summer camp, but when a local legend turns into a real mystery things quickly go haywire, forcing him to solve the murder before there are even deadlier consequences.The Guncle meets Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies in this fun, twisty mystery following a spoiled nepo baby forced to work at a struggling summer camp who stumbles into a real-life murder mystery he has no choice but to solve.Rustic cabins. Lakefront bonfires. A painfully hot lifeguard. And a murder? Summer has never been this camp.Mikey Hartford IV has coasted through his twenties in a distracted blur of yachts and sex and partying. But when his father discovers his latest million-dollar impulse buy and changes the terms of his trust, the party's finally over. Now, unless Mikey can make a positive contribution to the world before his thirtieth birthday-one that doesn't involve throwing cash at his problems-he'll never see another yacht again. (Or even so much as a canoe.)Enter: Camp Lore, a struggling summer camp in upstate New York where Mikey has to work as the oldest, least-qualified staffer to prove that he can "do good" alongside his twelve-year-old aunt. (Yes, aunt.) But Mikey isn't sure he'll be able to survive the camp's ramshackle living conditions, let alone the gaggle of preteens who won't leave his side. And when his campers become obsessed with a local legend set at an abandoned cabin on the grounds, Mikey's chances of not making it through the summer become dangerously real-because it turns out there's a murder hidden beneath Camp Lore. And someone there will stop at nothing to keep it that way.Solving a decade-old cold case will surely be enough "good" for Mikey to earn his inheritance. He just has to stay alive long enough to do it...

"A shocking collision made all the more satisfying by Murphy’s brilliant twists...Clear your schedule—you won’t be putting this down until that last, mesmerizing page.” —Carter Wilson, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of Tell Me What You DidOne quiet neighborhoodThree different familiesBound by murderKlara never wanted the house with the white picket fence. Troy never wanted anything else.Nothing is quite right with this happy couple, but isn’t every home hiding something? Mary, the mother in the blue house, is cleaning out her son’s old room before she sells, haunted by the mistakes of her past and afraid of what her home has become. Henry, freshly laid off and back living with his parents, has plenty of time to watch everyone—especially wives. He knows something is wrong with the couple across the street. But then, nothing is quite what it seems, and sometimes you miss what’s right in front of you. Murder will soon thread its way through this world in ways no one will see coming—unless you’ve been the one plotting it all along.

When a Black teen decides to run for prom queen at her predominantly white high school, the competition takes a deadly turn when the fight for the crown becomes a matter of life or death. A gripping YA thriller for readers of Jumata Emill’s The Black Queen and Tiffany D. Jackson’s The Weight of Blood.Ida and JJ could have been the ultimate power couple of Banneker High. As the VP and president of their Black Student Union, the two seemed destined to be yearbook legends. But that was before JJ learned Ida was equally attracted to girls. JJ is already deep in a new relationship, which infuriates Ida—almost as much as when a sexist "hot list' starts circulating the school. It's bad enough anyone rated the girls on their looks, but the list has only white students. Seriously?There has never been any racial diversity among the prom queen candidates at Banneker, so the BSU decides to make their own statement on beauty and run a candidate. Now Ida and JJ's new girlfriend are both competing for the title. Ida wants to make a point more than win the crown, but having smart, savvy Amayah as her campaign manager might just help her do both. She's already winning Ida's heart.Competition is fierce. Suddenly the prom queen candidates start getting picked off one by one…dropping out and dropping dead. Forget winning a tiara. Who will live to see prom?

This book won’t fix you, but imagine how cool you’ll look carrying it around…Maeve Dunigan has poured a lifetime of effort into seeming effortlessly chill. The results have been … mixed. Nonetheless, Maeve still believes she’s one pair of leather pants, one perfect use of the word “bespoke,” and one jar of expensive olives away from self-actualization. She’ll never stop trying, no matter how bespoke things get (was that right?).With sharp wit and unflinching honesty, Maeve shares her own misadventures—like the time she quietly endured a ruptured appendix at McDonald’s so she wouldn’t come off as dramatic—and explores the universal desire to belong. She invites readers into her world of One Direction fanfiction authorship and passive-aggressive yogurt mind games, detailing the anxieties that come with living in an age of constant visibility.Both cringe-inducing and uproarious, Read This To Look Cool is a deeply relatable meditation on the absurdity inherent in the constant performance of ourselves, offering a fresh perspective on self-love and the true meaning of cool. It’s a book that says “I see you” and also “Don’t look at me, though, my hair is doing something weird.”

A USA TODAY BESTSELLERA look inside the TV show that watches you backIn a house designed for manipulation, paranoia, and power plays, sixteen strangers are cut off from the outside world—watched every second by cameras, judged by millions.Welcome to Big Brother. A show ahead of its time, it was once dismissed as fluff television. Now this voyeuristic reality show has quietly become a cultural juggernaut, capturing the rawest truths of human behavior while building an intense, obsessive fanbase along the way. But what are the costs of turning human lives into entertainment? What kind of psychological toll does it take to be put in isolation, under constant surveillance, in a perpetual state of suspicion? And what does it say about us as a society that we love to watch it unfold? Behind the Mirror: Inside the World of Big Brother peels back the layers of the historic franchise and dives deep into the game that never sleeps. Through years of live footage, online discourse, and controversial castings, this eye-opening book unpacks how Big Brother has shaped and exposed societal dynamics around race, gender, identity, power, and surveillance. It’s the story of a show that thrives in chaos and reveals a reflection of us all—ambitious, flawed, strategic, and deeply human. Whether you're a diehard fan or an unimpressed skeptic, Behind the Mirror will challenge what you thought you knew about reality TV. Because if you think Big Brother is just a game, you haven’t been paying attention.

"A worthy sequel to the classic." — Harlan CobenEstate approved sequel to the novel To Catch a Thief by David Dodge and 1955 Academy Award-winning film by Alfred HitchcockIt’s been a year since John Robie, notorious Riviera jewel thief, proved his innocence by catching a copycat burglar. And it’s been a year since John has seen Francie Stevens, the adventurous socialite who not only saw through his disguise, but helped him catch the copycat. Now Francie is returning to the Riviera for its first-ever Fashion Week as a model for a top French designer, and John plans on rekindling their romance. But there’s a problem. While helping a friend, John chases down a mysterious courier, whose ruthless associates now want John dead. To make matters worse, when Francie arrives, she has a boyfriend in tow, and tells John that she wants nothing to do with him.John has to figure out why he’s a hunted man, and why Francie is acting suspiciously. Digging deeper, he discovers a spy ring with evil intent. As John works unofficially to gather evidence, a question begins to haunt him—could Francie Stevens be a spy? With his enemies closing in, John turns to his cat burglar skills to try to save his life and expose the traitors. To survive, he has to catch the spies before they catch—and kill—a retired thief!

A hilarious guide to what’s real (and what’s not) in our vast, beautiful (and terrifying) universe.From the creator of Quantum Bullsh*t comes an even bolder, sharper, and funnier guide to what’s not real in our vast, beautiful (and occasionally absurd) cosmos. In Cosmic Bullsh*t: A Guide to the Galaxy’s Worst Life Hacks, Chris Ferrie takes on astrology, alien conspiracies, creation myths, time travel, and other wildly popular pseudoscientific beliefs—and dissects them with clarity, irreverence, and a PhD-level scalpel.With a tone that's equal parts stand-up and science seminar, Ferrie explains not just why these ideas are wrong, but why we keep believing them. If you've ever rolled your eyes at cosmic nonsense but secretly wondered "what if...?", this is the book that satisfies your curiosity while sharpening your BS detector. Perfect for fans of Bill Nye, Neil deGrasse Tyson, satirical science podcasts, and skeptical nonfiction that entertains while it educates.

TO THE BEST FRIEND WHO EVER WAS: THIS IS YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING WITHOUT MESTEP ONE: Always make time for yourself.Chrissie Thomas has always done what's expected of her. A struggling single mom with a mountain of guilt and very little time for herself, she's spent her life putting others first—until her lifelong best friend, Scarlett Sanderson, insists it's finally time for the cross-country road trip they've dreamed about since childhood.STEP TWO: Never turn down a chance for adventure.From the moment they set out, Chrissie and Scarlett are determined to chase joy: quirky roadside attractions, hot springs, and maybe even an unexpected flirtation or two. But as miles turn to memories, Chrissie begins to sense that this trip isn't just about escape—it's about a goodbye Scarlett hasn't yet found the courage to admit is coming.STEP THREE: Live like every day is your last.Scarlett has always been the fearless one—the spark in every moment, the laughter in every heartbreak. But hidden beneath her boundless joy is a truth she's kept from the person who knows her best. This trip isn't just a reunion—it's a farewell. And as they draw closer to their journey's end, Scarlett will have to do the hardest thing she's ever done: teach the best friend who's always been by her side how to live—to thrive—without her.FINAL STEP: When it's finally time to say goodbye…do it with your whole heart, and leave behind a love big enough to last a lifetime.

"This mystery is impossible to put down." — Edgar-nominated author Jess LoureyA crumbling house. A buried past. A family that’s run out of places to hide.When the Rawlins siblings return to Teague House after their mother’s sudden death, grief is only the beginning. Tucked behind their childhood home are several graves—some long forgotten, one freshly dug. And someone they knew is in it.Private investigator Maddie Reed is called in to find out who the killer is. But for Maddie, this case is personal. Teague House isn’t just another scene—it’s a door into her own unfinished past.As Maddie digs deeper, the Rawlins unravel. Whispers of cult influence, hidden abuse, and fractured memories threaten to destroy what little trust remains. Someone is lying. Maybe everyone.Taut with psychological tension and steeped in gothic unease, What Remains of Teague House is a chilling mystery that explores what we inherit from the people who raised us—and what happens when that legacy turns toxic. This slow-burn suspense debut will resonate with readers who crave complex characters, layered emotional stakes, and the eerie pull of a secret long buried.A dark, elegant debut perfect for readers of psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, and emotionally charged mysteries that cut to the bone.

A Quick, Compact, and Easy-to-Understand Workbook Resource for Non-Accountants! The perfect financial accounting guide for beginners!The Study Guide and Workbook Accounting for Non-Accountants is the must-have companion to the original for all of us who have never taken an accounting class, are mystified by accounting jargon, and have no clue about balance sheets, income statements, payroll management, corporate taxes, or statements of cash flows. This simple workbook makes accounting simple.Whether you own a business, plan on starting one, or just want to control your own assets, you'll find everything you need to know:How to prepare and use financial statementsHow to control cash flowsHow to manage budgetsHow to use accounting ratiosHow to deal with audits and auditors interpret financial statementsThis guide clarifies and simplifies many of the sometimes difficult to understand accounting concepts through:100+ Real World ProblemsInternet Resources for Each ChapterMultiple Choice, True/False, and Problem Exercises.Let this book help you like it helped these readers:"Dr. Labels explanations are simple and straightforward. ""This will help me a lot as I set up my own business. ""I have worked in accounting for over twenty-five years, and this is the best book I have seen to help people with the basics of accounting."For entrepreneurs or anyone who needs to brush up on accounting fast, this book will have you up and running in no time.

The novel that inspired the forthcoming Netflix Limited Series!Six best friends on a bachelorette road trip. One RV packed with secrets.Blanca’s September wedding is the perfect excuse for one last adventure, so Coco, Loren, and Aroa rent a camper and plot a week of sun splashed beaches, campsite dinners, and dancing till closing time. Marín and Gus jump onboard at the last minute. It should be idyllic—if only the truth weren’t riding shotgun.Coco and Marín are the kind of roommates who make life look easy. Too bad Coco is in love with him. To keep it hidden, she pretends she’s still hung up on her ex, Gus… who seems to be writing love poems to someone he won’t name. Marín and Aroa’s breakup? Messier than anyone admits. Blanca should be glowing for her fiancé, yet she’s miles away. And Loren—poor Loren—knows more than he should and can’t tell a soul.What starts as a carefree farewell becomes a pressure cooker of almost confessions and half truths. As the miles roll by, the stories they’ve told about themselves start to crack, and each of them has to choose what to protect: the friend group they’ve always been—or the person they might finally be brave enough to become.With Benavent’s trademark mix of sparkle, tenderness, and razor sharp honesty, All the Truth in My Lies is a friends to lovers slow burn, a found family drama, and a summer road trip you’ll feel in your bones—about how telling the truth can break a heart…and how it just might be the only way to mend one.Now in production as a Netflix miniseries.

A chilling "Good for Her" revenge thriller that paints a searing picture of friendship, justice, and vengeance, and will leave you asking: how far would you go to avenge your friend? Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter and The Butcher Game. Four friends. Four plans for revenge. One secret killer. When Helen Wyatt is brutally murdered, her four best friends anxiously wait in the courtroom to ensure justice is served. But when her attacker is acquitted of all charges, the women plot revenge.Hypothetically, of course. The friends host a girl’s night, each presenting a different way they would kill the culprit to avenge Helen. It's nothing more than a cathartic exercise—or so they think.A week later, a murder is discovered that mirrors one of their imagined killings. Then another. What started as a way to ease their grief soon ends in carnage, with suspicion quickly falling on the four friends.Someone knows their secrets. And now, the women will have to hunt down who is framing them for murder. Or, even more chillingly, question who among them may be capable of being a killer themselves…

Everyone in the rural town of Ashling knows the tale of Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in the woods. But did a party trick bring her back to claim her revenge? A fast-paced, suspenseful YA horror from the author of Summer's Edge and People Like Us.There is no one Hazel trusts less than her self-centered twin, Beth. So when Beth abandons her at a party she didn’t want to attend in the first place, Hazel decides not to let it ruin her night. She throws herself into flirting and telling ghost stories over a Ouija board. Hazel might not be the popular twin, but she is going to have fun if it kills her.Except Beth doesn’t come home that night, and Hazel’s anger morphs into anxiety. It only sharpens when Beth reappears a day later, disoriented and claiming to be Veronica Green, a teen who was murdered in their small town years before. If it isn’t a possession, Beth is really good at faking it. Did they accidentally release a vengeful horror during the party?Hazel must uncover what happened to Veronica all those years ago if she’s going to save Beth. But the truth may destroy them both—if they don’t destroy each other first.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek comes a triumphant tale of a librarian’s fight to bring literacy to the prisons of Kentucky and the underserved neighborhoods of downtown Louisville, revealing a story of fierce love, quiet strength, and the healing power of books.When Cussy Lovett, a Packhorse Librarian famed for bringing books to the people of Appalachia, is unjustly incarcerated, she finds a new calling as a prison librarian, bringing hope to downtrodden women and voiceless city residents alike, finding a home even while separated from those she loves. A vivid portrait of mid-century Kentucky, from the hills and hollers of Appalachia to a vibrant city neighborhood on the cusp of urban renewal, The Mountains We Call Home explores the effects of criminalization and incarceration on the poor and powerless, while tracing the societal consequences of fractured family bonds.Gritty, heartbreaking, yet infused with hope, The Mountains We Call Home is an authentic American tale and a powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the written word."Woven so seamlessly of important themes that it has the potential for changing lives." —William Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author

"A massive earthquake provides the perfect cover for a cold-blooded crime." — Daniel G. Miller, USA Today bestselling author"Engaging and entertaining." — BooklistSix friends. One dinner. And a secret that won’t stay buried.Mallory Taylor was looking forward to a fun night out with old college friends—nostalgia, laughter, nothing more. But Caitlin, always the quiet one of the group, seems even more withdrawn than usual. On edge. Distant. Then, hours after the women all head their separate ways, a massive earthquake reduces San Francisco to rubble—and Caitlin disappears.It isn’t until six months later, as the city begins to recover, that Mallory learns the truth. Was her disappearance related to the earthquake? Or was something else, something sinister, going on with Caitlin?No one else seems alarmed. No one is asking questions. But the more Mallory digs, the more she uncovers secrets from that night: fractures in their friendships, hidden motives, and quiet betrayals. The kind of secrets people would kill to protect.Twisty, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, She Had Enough is a chilling exploration of friendship, silence, and what happens when one woman refuses to stop asking questions.

Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman and Riley Sager's Middle of the Night, comes a sweeping, atmospheric thriller following a group of friends and the power given to them by the trees…Rule 1: When the trees whisper, listen. Rule 2: Don't go into the woods alone. In the small mountain town of Whisper Ridge, the girls were inseparable. Joey, Quinn, Sophie, and Elena. Together, they channeled magic in the woods, living by six simple rules. The first being: when the trees whisper, listen. But all rules are forgotten, all bonds broken, when Quinn is found dead in the trees. In the aftermath, the friends scattered. All except Joey, who still can't move on. Until now, over a decade later, she again hears the trees whisper. Those woods remember some of Quinn's last words, and for the first time, Joey realizes she may learn the truth of what happened to her best friend. And so, the friends return to Whisper Ridge, to the woods that once held their magic and their secrets. But unearthing the truth about Quinn puts them all in danger, and in order to survive they'll need to channel their power for the first time in fifteen years to finally put the past to rest.

"A satisfying romance and a whodunnit that'll keep you guessing!" — Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial KillersOnly Murders in the Building gets a rom-com twist in this laugh-out-loud mystery-romance following one woman who will have to pair up with an unlikely ally to solve a murder in their quaint New Jersey beach town, perfect for fans of Jesse Q. Sutanto, Elle Cosimano, and Katherine Center.Murder has a way of bringing people together…Harriet Baker thought that when she left Logan Island, she was leaving for good. But after getting fired from her dream magazine job, she finds herself stuck back in the sleepy New Jersey beach town living with her eccentric mother and desperate to escape.And her ticket out might be…murder?When Harriet’s extravagant birthday party ends with a dead body, all fingers point to Sara Allbright, the troublesome sister of none other than Nic, Harriet’s short-lived fling from years ago that she’s been eager to forget. And the feeling is entirely mutual. But murder makes for a good story, and when Harriet is told that she can get her old job back if she writes an article uncovering what really happened the night of her party, she readily agrees. To write her piece, Harriet will need Nic’s full cooperation, and if Nic wants to clear his sister’s name, he’ll need Harriet’s investigative skills. But working together? That’s less than ideal. As the two team up to find the real killer, they’ll discover the dark underbelly of their seemingly perfect hometown, uncover long buried feelings, and maybe, just maybe, realize that they might work well together after all.

One dog’s love. One man’s journey.When Matthew Sigman’s beloved dog, Augie, died, his world fell apart. His boyfriend broke up with him. His work dried up. Even the ceiling of his West Village apartment collapsed. Heartbroken and adrift, Matthew did the only thing he could—he ran.An impulsive escape to Europe didn’t lead to the cafés of Paris or the islands of Greece. Instead, thanks to a fluke in an Airbnb map, he landed in Quarna, a remote Italian mountain village seemingly hidden from tourists—and from time itself. There, amid winding cobblestone streets and alpine silence, Matthew stumbled into an unlikely friendship and madcap adventures with an exuberant innkeeper, Valerio, and discovered the warmth of a community that welcomed him as one of their own.In Because of a Dog, Matthew traces a journey from profound grief to unexpected renewal, from isolation to connection. With wit, poignancy, and hard-won insight, this memoir is a reminder that sometimes, when all seems lost, it takes a village to mend a broken heart.

Making friends with death is the ultimate liberationContemplating death is scary. Most of us prefer not to dwell on the fact that our time here is limited—it’s more comforting to imagine we’ll all live forever. And yet, death is an integral part of life. Rather than shield you from your mortality, this guided journal gives you the space and tools to explore your own relationship with it. My Death Diary takes you gently by the hand and guides you down a path toward examining your own mortality.Doing this work isn’t easy; it requires a great deal of courage and commitment. But it is so worth it. Because nothing brings you more immediately into the present than the realization that life is finite.So what if you used this time—right now—to no longer simply ignore or fear death but to equip yourself for it?My Death Diary will help you embrace the idea that, eventually, this all will end—so you can prioritize what truly matters.

When Glennon McCue moves into a lighthouse on a mysterious island not found on any maps, he must figure out why those who visit are never heard from again before he and his family fall victim to the island's curse.When Glennon McCue_'s father takes an overseas position, Glennon finds himself relocated from Minneapolis to his Uncle's light house on Isle Philipeaux, smack dab in the middle of Lake Superior surrounded by nothing but black, ominous waters. The place is frightening and becomes even more so when a storm rocks the island and a ship wrecks outside the lighthouse. Even worse, the survivors are terrified to learn they've washed up on the phantom isle.There are many stories about Isle Philipeaux; sailors wash ashore...and are never seen again.Suddenly, Glennon finds himself in the middle of a real-life ghost story, and unless he can figure out the mystery of the island... he and his family will be lost forever, too.

From the author of The Bone Witch and The Girl from the Well comes a young adult paranormal horror – told primarily through video transcripts, message boards, and radio shows – that will shake you to your core.Wispy Falls is safe. The town motto is even “You’ll be safe here!” But you aren’t safe in the woods that surround the town. In the woods, there are monsters. People go missing in the woods. And sometimes the monsters don’t stay in the woods…maybe you aren’t that safe in Wispy Falls.A seventeen-year-old vlogger known as Storymancer is determined to get to the bottom of what's wrong in his town. A few years ago, his little brother went missing in the woods and no one, not even his parents, seemed to care enough to try to find him.But for the first time, an actual body has been found in the woods, and Storymancer is using the opportunity to uncover the rotten core at the heart of Wispy Falls. To investigate the monsters that lurk in the shadows, and the people in town who might just want the monsters there after all.We’re Not Safe Here is a bone-chilling horror for young adult readers about the unsettling town of Wispy Falls, where people go missing in the woods and monsters roam the streets.TropesYoung Adult HorrorParanormal MysteryLast Boy Standing

"An important and vital story." — Donna Everhart, USA Today bestselling author of The Saints of Swallow Hill"Engaging, shocking, heart-wrenching." — Library JournalA "compassionate novel about loss and broken dreams." — Washington PostA searing book club read for fans of Ellen Marie Wiseman and The Girls with No Names set in the Baby Scoop Era of the 1960s about the women of a certain condition swept up in a dark history.It’s the 1960s and Lorraine Delford has it all – an upstanding family, a perfect boyfriend, and a white picket fence home in North Carolina. Yet every time she looks through her father’s telescope, she dreams of the stars. It’s ambitious, but Lorraine has always been exceptional.But when this darling girl-next-door gets pregnant, she’s forced to learn firsthand the realities that keep women grounded.To hide their daughter’s secret shame, the Delfords send Lorraine to a maternity home for wayward girls. But this is no safe haven – it’s a house with dark secrets and suffocating rules. And as Lorraine begins to piece together a new vision for her life, she must decide if she can fight against the powers that aim to take her child or submit to the rules of a society she once admired.Powerful and affecting, The Girls We Sent Away is a timely novel that explores autonomy, belonging, and a quest for agency when the illusions of life-as-you-know-it fall away.

"Reminiscent of Angie Thomas' The Hate U Give, Jackson's too-close-to-home dystopian novel adds a level of thought-provoking complexity that will undoubtedly compel readers to grapple with the use and abuse of power by government entities" - Booklist, (STARRED review)The Hate U Give meets Internment in this pulse-pounding thriller about an impenetrable dome around Baltimore that is keeping the residents in and information from going out during a city-wide protest.Jamal Lawson just wanted to be a part of something. As an aspiring journalist, he packs up his camera and heads to Baltimore to document a rally protesting police brutality after another Black man is murdered.But before it even really begins, the city implements a new safety protocol...the Dome. The Dome surrounds the city, forcing those within to subscribe to a total militarized shutdown. No one can get in, and no one can get out.Alone in a strange place, Jamal doesn't know where to turn...until he meets hacker Marco, who knows more than he lets on, and Catherine, an AWOL basic-training-graduate, whose parents helped build the initial plans for the Dome.As unrest inside of Baltimore grows throughout the days-long lockdown, Marco, Catherine, and Jamal take the fight directly to the chief of police. But the city is corrupt from the inside out, and it's going to take everything they have to survive."A hopeful ending is painstakingly earned, and frankly these smart, brave, and loyal Latinx and Black kids flat out deserve this win and then some."-The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"This novel will keep readers on their toes, holding their breath, and hoping Jamal makes it out of the dome alive. A highly recommended, thrilling read" - School Library Journal, (STARRED review)"Plan to read this on the edge of your seat, knowing the whole time it's a little too relevant for comfort of any kind. " - School Library Connection"In a first-person POV that's both unafraid and unapologetic, Jackson brings a sci-fi twist to the reality of police brutality and the oftentimes literal silencing of marginalized peoples, putting queer people of color at the helm of effective change" - Publishers Weekly"...a searing futuristic story of systemic racism, police brutality, and unchecked power" - Horn Book"A speculative thriller about personal growth that deals with all-too-real traumas." - Kirkus