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A $100 million painting. 

A previously unknown Picasso is discovered in the attic of a French villa.

Everyone wants to possess it. 

Filthy-rich Manhattan art people. Organized crime bosses. Power-hungry government officials. A notorious forger. A glamorous twenty-two-year-old art thief.

Only one person knows how to take it. 

She's the rival none of the power players see coming.

A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates....fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent.

Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life. 

Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders’ intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future... or the downfall of them both.

Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders’ deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself.

This is the first book in the new War of Lost Hearts series.

In this newest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Mma Ramotswe takes on a number of perplexing situations, and while she tries to maintain her usual impartiality, it’s difficult when one of the cases involves someone so close to her heart.

“Delightful . . . The warm humanity infused throughout [these] novels is what brings readers back . . . [McCall Smith] brings out the profound importance of everyday revelations.” —San Francisco Chronicle

Mma Ramotswe can sense the rain long before it comes. It’s been a long, dry summer, but the first downpour of the season tends to bring with it new growth. In this case, it also brings a new client, who suspects his wife of having an affair. Mma Ramotswe is on the case, and she decides to bring Charlie along. But as they look further into the matter, they begin to suspect their client may not have been entirely truthful in explaining his predicament.

Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B.’s Matekoni has struck up a new friendship with a man named Mr. Mogorosi, a prominent figure in the motor trade business. Mma Ramotswe is concerned that Mr. Mogorosi may have ulterior motives for his attentions. When the two go on a fishing trip in waters teeming with dangerous crocodiles, she begins to worry for Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni’s safety.

And though Mma Ramotswe has never quite perfected Mma Potokwane’s delicious fruit cake recipe, she can always rely on her old friend for a steaming cup of red bush tea, some wise counsel, and a generous slice of cake. As welcome storms roll in to the little city of Gaborone, the pumpkins in Mma Potokwane’s garden flourish, as do her keen insights. These will prove invaluable to Mma Ramotswe as she navigates these sensitive matters with her usual good humor and compassion.

From a New York Times bestselling author, a serial killer wreaks havoc on Northern Virginia, appearing as a ghostly apparition before striking--and Kay Scarpetta must avoid becoming their next victim, with SCARPETTA soon to be a streaming series starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis.

NO ONE IS SAFE FROM THE SERIAL KILLER 


NOT EVEN SCARPETTA... 

During the early hours of Christmas morning, chief medical examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a chilling call. The Phantom Slasher has struck again. 

The serial killer has terrorized Northern Virginia for months. His pattern is to stalk with a sophisticated technology that enables him to invade his victims' homes and watch their every move. They wake up to a ghost-like hologram before being murdered in their beds. 

Scarpetta is summoned to Mercy Island, the site of a notorious psychiatric hospital where two people have been brutalized, one of them from Scarpetta's past. It soon becomes apparent that she could be next...

Calling Harry Potter fans! Read all about Hermione Granger in the POCKET POTTERS series, the completely collectible, fully illustrated, must-have official guides to all your favorite characters from the wizarding world.

What is Hermione Granger's favorite subject? How did she make friends with Ron and Harry, and what does a mountain troll smell like? Find out all this and much more! Follow Hermione through a day at Hogwarts, discover why she loves the library, and learn all about her pet cat, Crookshanks. Get set for spectacular spells, charms, and potions, and lots of Gryffindor house points...

Joyfully illustrated, boisterously brilliant, the POCKET POTTERS are collectible, must-have official guides to the Harry Potter books. Whether you are just starting your magical reading journey or you already know your Accio from your Alohomora, each of the POCKET POTTERS is perfect for sharing together or reading independently.

**This deluxe first-print edition will have sprayed edges.**

From USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes the fourth in a dark and steamy college romance series featuring elite criminal families and morally gray heroes. Mia Solokov has one goal: ruin Landon King for messing with her family. But this sociopathic, genius artist might just ruin her instead.

I'm out for revenge.

When Mia Sokolov, Mafia heiress and selective mute, successfully gives Landon King a taste of his own medicine, she discovers that her actions may have unwelcome consequences.

Landon King is a genius artist, a posh rich boy, and Mia's nightmare. Now, he's obsessed with her. He's never met someone with the same penchant for mischief as himself. But he realizes that beneath Mia's hard outer shell, she is struggling with something that is too horrible to say aloud.

Mia can't seem to shake Landon and finds herself increasingly attached to him, despite his seemingly constant ability to make her angry and his psychotic tendencies that always push her a bit too far.

And as Landon gets closer to the truth about Mia's past, danger lurks just around the corner. Mia has learned to trust Landon...but will he protect her or ruin her?

**This deluxe first-print edition will have sprayed edges.**

Control is my armor. He's the weapon designed to destroy it.

From New York Times bestselling author Rina Kent comes a blistering MM dark romance set in a world of deadly secrets, ruthless heirs, and the forbidden fire between sworn enemies. God of Fury is a story of control unraveling, obsession igniting, and love born in the shadows.

Brandon King is the golden twin--an elite student, gifted artist, and son of a criminal dynasty he wants no part of. He thrives on discipline, silence, and emotional distance.

Until Nikolai Sokolov appears.

A mafia heir with blood on his hands and madness in his gaze, Nikolai is everything Brandon isn't: violent, unfiltered, and magnetic. When Nikolai sets his sights on him, Brandon's carefully curated world begins to unravel. Attraction turns to fixation. Boundaries dissolve. The more Brandon resists, the deeper Nikolai pulls him under.

And the scariest part? Brandon doesn't want to escape.

God of Fury is book five in the addictive Legacy of Gods series but can be read as a standalone. Dive into a world where brutal romance meets academic prestige, every love story is a war, and broken souls find clarity in the chaos of each other.

Rave reviews:

"This book was so much more than I expected. It pulled me apart, pieced me back together, and pulled me apart again." -- Goodreads

"Raw, emotional, intense, and unforgettable." -- Amazon

"This book is my ROMAN EMPIRE. This story physically, emotionally, and mentally ruined me. I AM NOT OKAY." -- Goodreads

"I always emotionally prepare myself not to cry my heart out before reading anything written by [Rina Kent], but every time I fail miserably." -- Amazon

"Her best book ever. Hands down. " -- Goodreads

The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless.

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when "black blizzards" of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California.

In her 25th I Survived book, Lauren Tarshis brings this desperate time of poverty and fear to life through the thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as "Black Sunday." Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.

From the Titanic to the Boston molasses flood, investigate five famous historical disasters just like a real reporter--through facts, eyewitnesses, and clues--with Emmy-winning journalist Anna Crowley Redding.

Delve deeper into some of the most dramatic disasters in history! Using case files full of firsthand accounts, critical facts, do-at-home experiments, and clues, readers can become disaster detectives and determine for themselves what happened and why. Take on the sinking of the Titanic, the crash of the Hindenburg, the Great Influenza epidemic of 1918, the Boston molasses flood, and the fire that decimated the city of Chicago. A "Your Mission!" introduction gets readers actively involved, and an inviting layout that evokes the feel of a working case file, complete with paperclipped notes and important pictures, keeps them eager for the next clue. Author Anna Crowley Redding brings her extensive journalism background to this engrossing dive into history, and Robbie Cathro's active illustrations bring the scenes--and the real people involved--to life. Back matter includes extensive source notes and a bibliography for young journalists who want to get an even bigger scoop.

It's never too early to make your money work for you! Discover how with this teen guide to financial health.

You don't have to work on Wall Street to know that money is important. Learn to handle it responsibly with this teen guide to money skills that makes managing money more fun! It dives into the essentials of saving, investing, and more, with tips on getting the most out of everything you earn. Before you know it, you'll be throwing around terms like dividend and liquidity like a finance professional.
 

• Be smart with money—Learn how to set financial goals, create a budget, and recognize the difference between good debt and bad debt so you can make calculated decisions with your money.
• What's up with the stock market?— Get an overview of how the stock market works and explore all the different ways you can invest your money and assess your risk tolerance.
• Plan for the future—This advice is meant especially for teens, with pointers for landing a summer job, starting a savings plan, and preparing for the years ahead!

Invest in your financial success with Money for Adulting.

A shocking bequest
could cost her life.

Attacked on the property she unexpectedly inherited, Rose Balfour barely escapes with the help of former hostage negotiator Henry Walsh. Someone is determined to keep her from testifying at a loan shark's murder trial. But when she does and the danger continues, Rose suspects there are answers in the house left to her. Teaming up with Henry, Rose uncovers surprising evidence and a powerful enemy determined to silence them. Not even Henry's isolated ranch is a safe refuge. With their lives on the line and captors closing in, can Rose and Henry expose the web of secrets--before they vanish forever?

From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.

Big Sky First Responders

Book 1: Deadly Ranch Hideout
Book 2: Witness Protection Ambush
Book 3: Unsolved Montana Investigation
Book 4: Dangerous Montana Inheritance

An unforgettable suspense novel that combines the storytelling talents of Academy Award-winning actor Reese Witherspoon and internationally bestselling author Harlan Coben. Gone Before Goodbye is the story of a woman trapped in a deadly conspiracy--where uncovering the truth could cost her everything.

Maggie McCabe is teetering on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned Army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge, where she could make the most impact. And it was all going to plan ... until it wasn't.

Upside down after a devastating series of tragedies leads to her medical license being revoked, Maggie has lost her purpose, but not her nerve or her passion. At her lowest point, she is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite plastic surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy, as well as absolute discretion.

Halfway across the globe, sequestered in the lap of luxury and cutting-edge technology, one of the world's most mysterious men requires unconventional medical assistance. Desperate, and one of the few surgeons in the world skilled enough to take this job, Maggie enters his realm of unspeakable opulence and fulfills her end of the agreement. But when the patient suddenly disappears while still under her care, Maggie must become a fugitive herself--or she will be the next one who is ... Gone Before Goodbye

"This captivating story is an ode to book lovers!"—Woman's World

A mysterious book with a legacy spanning from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day unites three women—and their secrets—in this unforgettable novel from New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton.

London, 2024: American expat Margo Reynolds is renowned for her talent at sourcing rare antiques for her clients, but she’s never had a request quite like this one. She’s been hired to find a mysterious book published over a century ago. With a single copy left in existence, it has a storied past shrouded in secrecy—and her client isn’t the only person determined to procure it at any cost.

Havana, 1966: Librarian Pilar Castillo has devoted her life to books, and in the chaotic days following her husband’s unjust imprisonment by Fidel Castro, reading is her only source of solace. So when a neighbor fleeing Cuba asks her to return a valuable book to its rightful owner, Pilar will risk everything to protect the literary work entrusted to her care. It’s a dangerous mission that reveals to her the power of one book to change a life.

Boston, 1900: For Cuban school teacher and aspiring author Eva Fuentes, traveling from Havana to Harvard to study for the summer is the opportunity of a lifetime. It’s a whirlwind adventure that leaves her little time to write, but a moonlit encounter with an enigmatic stranger changes everything. The story that pours out of her is one of forbidden love, secrets, and lies… and though Eva cannot yet see it, the book will be a danger and salvation for the lives it touches.

Questions linger about Theo, a pleasant but mysterious stranger, after his arrival in the southern city of Golden.

Who is he, and why is he here?

He arrives early one spring and by chance - or is it? - he visits a coffee shop where 92 framed pencil portraits are on display. Inspired, Theo sets out on a mission of purchasing all the portraits one at a time and quietly bestowing them on their 'rightful owners.'

Stories are told; friendships are born; and lives are changed.

Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted story about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the far-reaching possibilities of anonymous kindness.

A partridge in a pear tree? Ten lords a-leaping? Now who would want such gifts? And more importantly--why would they be given? 

Adam Rex investigates in this hilariously heart-warming tale based on one of the best-loved Christmas carols.

Our hero is having a lonesome Christmas away from his true love. So when she sends him a gift, of course he loves it--even if a partridge in a pear tree wasn't exactly on his wishlist. 

Twelve days later, his home is crowded with more birds, milkmaids, pipers, and other guests than he can possibly make sense of. Why would his true love think he'd like this?!

His search for answers transforms the disaster into a source of joy for the whole town--complete with a parade, a circus, and a fundraiser for the school library. By the time his true love gets home, the man finally understands what she's given him: the true meaning of Christmas.

But she has no idea what he's talking about-- the whole thing was a wacky online shopping mixup. All she'd meant to buy was a pair of gold engagement rings. She meant to propose! 

Adam Rex, creator of School's First Day of School and many other beloved books for children, strikes again with this hilarious twist on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas. Sardonic and earnest in equal measures, The Thirteenth Day of Christmas is a hit for any day of the year.

A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection