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Katabasis (deluxe Limited Edition) [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>Deluxe vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase; stunning new cover, interior, and endpaper art; and a one-of-a-kind interactive gilded edge design! Fall in love with the addictive, suspenseful love story between a teenage girl and a vampire with the book that sparked a "literary phenomenon" (<i>New York Times</i>) and redefined romance for a generation, from #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Stephenie Meyer.</b><br/><br/>Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. So far, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, <i>Twilight</i> captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.<br/><br/>In honor of the 20th anniversary of the genre-defining tale, this vintage-inspired collector's edition features a foil-stamped slipcase and cover with lush, romantic artwork; new chapter opener art and beautifully illustrated endpapers; a ribbon marker; and a one-of-a-kind gold gilded edge design that shows a portrait of either Bella or Edward, depending which way you spread the pages. It's a must-have edition for any die-hard or newly minted <i>Twilight</i> fan.<br/><br/><b>Praise for The Twilight Saga</b><br/>"Piles on the suspense and romance." <b>-<i>USA Today</i></b><br/>"A literary phenomenon." <b>-<i>New York Times</i></b><br/>"[Stephenie Meyer is] the world's most popular vampire novelist since Anne Rice." <b>-<i>Entertainment Weekly</i></b><br/>"People do not want to just read Meyer's books; they want to climb inside them and live there." <b>-<i>Time</i></b>

November 9 [Bok / Inbunden]

People We Meet On Vacation [Bok / Inbunden]

The air glitters with hope as the snowy village of Merrywake celebrates the Christmas season after the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.<br/><br/>As the Viscount's famous Twelfth Night Ball draws closer, many of the villagers have a story to tell - we meet a lovelorn vicar and kindly maid reunited after a misunderstanding, three sisters vying for the hand of a dastardly duke, two servants hiding a dangerous secret and a solider making his way home, unsure of the welcome he might receive. As their tales braid together, we see life and love in the village from belowstairs to high society.<br/>Reimagining each of the traditional carol's gifts, and written in tribute to Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer, <i>The Twelve Days of Christmas</i> is a collection of festive tales filled with seasonal cheer and heart-warming characters. Will the challenges and mysteries that the Viscount's guests encounter be resolved by the night of the ball?<br/><br/><b>Readers love Susan:</b><br/>'So addictive... the perfect mix of historical fiction, mystery, fantasy and romance'<br/>'Wonderfully atmospheric'<br/>'A beautifully written piece of historical fiction'<br/>'Crackles with danger and mystery... a joy to read'<br/>'An utterly magical book full of secrets, love and hope'<br/>'Beautifully written, gripping and evocative'

<strong>Fifty-two weeks.</strong> That's all the time Mona has left to learn about beauty before she loses her eyesight forever. <br/><br/><strong>Fifty-two works of art.</strong> Every Wednesday, Mona's grandfather picks her up after school and takes her to see a great work of art. <br/><br/><strong>Fifty-two chapters.</strong> Together, on their visit to Paris' museums, Mona and her grandfather will experience enchantment and sadness. <br/><br/>Above all, they will grow ever closer and learn to lean on each other. From Botticelli to Basquiat, Mona will discover not only the power of art, but also the meaning of generosity, doubt, melancholy, and loss. A profound, beautifully crafted novel about the fullness of life and an enthralling guide to the world's most renowned art, <em>Mona's Eyes</em> is a moving story about the bond between a young girl and her grandfather.

Growing up in 1920s Shanghai, Gish Jen's mother was told every day it was 'no good for a girl be too smart' -a silencing message she attempts to escape yet brings with her to New York. In this riveting portrayal of a Chinese woman desiring emancipation but also control, Gish Jen gives us a heartbreaking mother-daughter relationship, saved by writing.