Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion-all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret-one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life-or rescue it from annihilation.Ī fascinating space opera debut novel, Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire is an interstellar mystery adventure. But no one will admit that his death wasn't an accident-or that Mahit might be next to die, during a time of political instability in the highest echelons of the imperial court. All around brilliant space opera, I absolutely love it."-Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary JusticeĪmbassador Mahit Dzmare arrives in the center of the multi-system Teixcalaanli Empire only to discover that her predecessor, the previous ambassador from their small but fiercely independent mining Station, has died. " A Memory Called Empire perfectly balances action and intrigue with matters of empire and identity. Winner of the 2020 Hugo Award for Best NovelĪ Locus, and Nebula Award nominee for 2019Ī Best Book of 2019: Library Journal, Polygon, Den of GeekĪ Guardian Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Book of 2019 and "Not the Booker Prize" NomineeĪ Goodreads Biggest SFF Book of 2019 and Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee
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de Silva, who stirs feelings she didn't realize she had. Now the owner of London's most intriguing gambling house, Ivy is competent, assured, and measured. Two years ago, Ivy gambled everything that was precious to her-and won. Working with a boss has never seemed so enticing.Įverything tells her he’s a risk she has to take Now, Sebastian is flummoxed as to what to do with his life-until he stumbles into a gambling den owned by Miss Ivy, a most fascinating young lady, who hires him on the spot. An accident of birth has turned him into plain Mr. Until he discovers the only thing that truly belongs to him is his charm. Never Kiss a Duke bursts with delightful. Sebastian, Duke of Hasford, has a title, wealth, privilege, and plenty of rakish charm. Strong heroines, sexy heroes, delicious stories make Megan Frampton your next read - Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author 'Megan Frampton’s Never Kiss A Duke is a delightful mixture of warmth, wit, humor, and sensuality that had me reading late into the night.' - Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author 'Sparkling. Condition: New but minor bookshelf wear (edge-worn)Ī disinherited duke and a former lady are courting much more than business in the first novel in Megan Frampton's newest titillating series, Hazards of Dukes. Betrayed by greed and left to perish in the sea, Citrine meets creatures with the ability to grant her deepest wish. Her quest takes a turn when she’s made an enticing offer and learns about a treasure. Zilpha is forced to make a bargain which pulls in her into a web of lust, intrigue, and dubious decisions.Ĭitrine decides to hunt for an ancient power which will protect her mythical beasts from mortals. Her luck takes a rotten turn when a mysterious man from her past appears with an impossible demand. Zilpha is a peasant desperate to pay off her debts. He must to put an end to imbalance before darkness rises again. But when he stumbles upon a beast killing a mortal, he knows his birthright won’t be denied. Instead of ruling the immortals he takes up residence in a seaport city to study the ways of mortals. Tor Lir is determined to ignore his birthright. From the international bestselling author of The Four Worlds comes a rich, magical adventure-with a touch of fairy tale and a twist of mystery. Banks’ first novel, The Wasp Factory, was published in 1984 to widespread controversy. He studied at the University of Stirling, gaining a degree in English with Philosophy and Psychology and, while there, appearing as an extra in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Banks (1954–2013) was a Scottish novelist educated on both the East and West coasts of Scotland. The binding is blocked in blue and orange foils, with a field of burning stars continuing onto the exterior of the slipcase a spectacular finishing touch on an unmissable collectors’ edition. For this special illustrated edition, artist Dániel Taylor has created a breath-taking collection of images capturing the exotic thrills of a modern science-fiction classic, including a special hidden illustration printed on the inside of the slipcase. With an imagination as vast as the Culture itself, Banks was one of the true innovators of the genre, and Consider Phlebas is an electrifying first step into a remarkable universe. From Horza’s last-minute escape, that starts the book with a literal bang, to the space pirates, orbital stations, deadly games and vast icebergs that populate this epic space opera, Banks barely gives the reader a moment to catch their breath. Banks’ first science-fiction novel introduces one of the most iconic creations in speculative literature: the Culture, a far future interstellar civilization populated by humans and sophisticated artificial intelligences. Maria Luis is usually a go-to Author for me because her books are typically safe, humorous and have likable characters. But honestly, that was just a minor grievance, and all in all, I thought it was a fantastic book. I think the story could have been about fifty pages shorter. This is what I would call a slow burn type of story as it takes quite a while for this couple to get their sh!t together. I found that the story did drag here and there, and I struggled a little bit not to skim in places. So with all that good stuff, why not 5-Stars? I thought it was a bit too long. Last, it was all wrapped up in a sweet ending. Sure she still harbored a crush for the guy, but it didn't stop her from living. In fact, one of the things I especially liked was that even though Mina had been crushing on Nick since she was a teen, she didn't sit around pining for him but moved on with her life. He wasn't an asshole or a manwhore (thankfully), just an all around decent guy. Both the main characters were very likable. It had a great cast of diverse secondary characters. She lets us hear the voice of the people in the other 'declarations' of 1776: the local resolutions-most of which have gone unnoticed in the past two centuries-that explained, advocated, & justified Independence and undergirded Congress' work. In Maier's hands, the Declaration of Independence is brought close to us. She describes the transformation of the 2nd Continental Congress into a national government, unlike anything that preceded or followed it, and with more authority than the colonists would ever have conceded to the British Parliament the great difficulty in making the decision for Independence the influence of Paine's Common Sense, which shifted the terms of debate and the political maneuvers that allowed Congress to make the momentous decision. It is truly 'American Scripture', and Maier tells how it came to be-from the Declaration's birth in the hard and tortuous struggle by which Americans arrived at Independence to the ways in which, in the 19th century, the document itself became sanctified. Pauline Maier shows us the Declaration as both the defining statement of our national identity & the moral standard by which we live as a nation. From one of today's foremost authorities on the era of the American Revolution, the most important book on the Declaration of Independence since Carl Becker's classic study published seventy-five years ago. Melissa and Falcon also run a number of book-related businesses together, including LitRing, Sweet Promise Press, Novel Publicity, and Your Author Engine. Between the two of them, there are always plenty of imaginative, awe-inspiring stories to share. She loves books so much, in fact, that she married fellow author Falcon Storm. Instead, she obtained her master’s degree in Sociology & Survey Methodology-then went straight back to slinging words a year after graduation anyway. Despite an intense, lifelong desire to tell stories for a living, Melissa was “too pragmatic” to choose English as a major in college. Melissa Storm is a New York Times and multiple USA Today bestselling author of Women’s Fiction, Inspirational Romance, and Cozy Mysteries. Phoenix is the first follow-up novel in a series that left me just as breathless as the first. But allies have turned against the rebels, and when the worst happens, Natalie has to find her sister, who has been kidnapped as a tool to stop Natalie and Ash’s fight against Purian Rose.Įnter Elijah, a sexy Bastet who Natalie rescued in Black City, who may have his own motives for helping Natalie get her sister back… Natalie’s birthday is just around the corner, as well as the nation vote to decide whether or not to bring the walls down between the Darkling race and the humans. But the leader of the USS, Purian Rose, holds something over Ash that could make him turn against his people to save the girl he loves. Known to the people of the United Sentry States as the Phoenix, he leads the rebel group into action. Phoenix picks up after Ash survived Black City (no spoilers). (Seriously though… these covers are killing me!) 50 points to Griffindor for a beautiful Phoenix feather cover!!! a beautiful book was born! Twenty-two books later, my daughter – fourteen years old – still is an inspiration for me. I painted, I drew, I collaged, and I wrote, and after working very hard. My first book, Over the Moon, was the story of that magical experience of welcoming our daughter Lena into our lives. Looking back, I can see that these passions and career choices have played a large part in influencing me to become a children’s book author and illustrator.īut most importantly, it was after my husband I adopted our daughter from Guatemala that I was inspired to do a children’s book for her. The careers I’ve had – as a costume designer, a quilt maker, a fabric artist, and a graphic designer – have taken all these interests into account. Indian miniatures, Mexican ceramics, fabrics, Chagall, Matisse, children’s art, and promitive painting, and I love to paint and experiment with pattern, texture, collage and color. I have always been interested in folk art from around the world: Thank you to Harper Collins Children’s Books U.K. ‘Enchanting, lush and decadent’ Adalyn Grace, author of All the Stars and TeethĪlso by Jessica S. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first place. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know. Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and his past. His voice is unlike any she's ever heard, but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.īut Isda breaks Cyril's cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin, a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high–and that she stay out of sight. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.Ĭast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house's owner. ‘A deliciously magical feminist twist on the beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera’ Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow ‘Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes’ Erin A. |