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In Thomas Ligotti’s first nonfiction outing, an examination of the meaning (or meaninglessness) of life through an insightful, unsparing argument that proves the greatest horrors are not the products of our imagination but instead are found in reality. “There is a signature motif discernible in both works of philosophical pessimism and supernatural horror. It may be stated thus: Behind the scenes of life lurks something pernicious that makes a nightmare of our world." His fiction is known to be some of the most terrifying in the genre of supernatural horror, but Thomas Ligotti’s first nonfiction book may be even scarier. Drawing on philosophy, literature, neuroscience, and other fields of study, Ligotti takes the penetrating lens of his imagination and turns it on his audience, causing them to grapple with the brutal reality that they are living a meaningless nightmare, and anyone who feels otherwise is simply acting out an optimistic fallacy. At once a guidebook to pessimistic thought and a relentless critique of humanity’s employment of self-deception to cope with the pervasive suffering of their existence, The Conspiracy against the Human Race may just convince readers that there is more than a measure of truth in the despairing yet unexpectedly liberating negativity that is widely considered a hallmark of Ligotti’s work.

'Married five times. Mother. Lover. Aunt. Friend. She plays many roles round here. And never Scared to tell the whole of her truth, whether Or not anyone wants to hear it. Wife Of Willesden: pissed enough to tell her life Story to whoever has ears and eyes . . .' Zadie Smith's first time writing for the stage, The Wife of Willesden is a riotous twenty-first century translation of Geoffrey Chaucer's classic The Wife of Bath's Prologue, brought to glorious life on the Kilburn High Road.

<b>Best Books of 2022 Financial Times</b><br/><br/><b>'A literary phenomenon.' - <i>Times Literary Supplement</i></b><br/><br/><b>'I</b><b>maginative, lively and contemporary...masterly.<i>' - Economist </i></b><br/><br/><b>'Vallejo enlivens history with imagination and personal anecdote'<i> - Observer</i></b><br/><br/><b>'A mindboggling history of the earliest books... the story she tells is impressively rip-roaring' - <i>Daily Telegraph</i></b><br/><br/><b><i>'</i>Packed with fascinating insights.' - <i>The i Review</i></b><br/><br/>Long before books were mass produced, those made of reeds from along the Nile were worth fighting and dying for. Journeying along the battlefields of Alexander the Great, beneath the eruptions of Mount Vesuvius, at Cleopatra's palaces and the scene of Hypatia's murder, award-winning author Irene Vallejo chronicles the excitement of literary culture in the ancient world, and the heroic efforts that ensured this impressive tradition would continue.<br/><br/>Weaved throughout are fascinating stories about the spies, scribes, illuminators, librarians, booksellers, authors, and statesmen whose rich and sometimes complicated engagement with the written word bears remarkable similarities to the world today: Aristophanes and the censorship of the humourists, Sappho and the empowerment of women's voices, Seneca and the problem of a post-truth world.<br/><br/>Vallejo takes us to mountainous landscapes and the roaring sea, to the capitals where culture flourished and the furthest reaches where knowledge found refuge in chaotic times. In this sweeping tour of the history of books, the wonder of the ancient world comes alive and along the way we discover the singular power of the written word.

<b>'Fascinating.... Wonderfully exhilarating.' <i>Mail on Sunday</i></b><br/><b><br/>An engaging, original and radical reassessment of J.R.R. Tolkien, revealing how his visionary creation of Middle-Earth is more relevant now than ever before.<br/></b><br/>What is it about Middle-Earth and its inhabitants that has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world? And why does Tolkien's visionary creation continue to fascinate and inspire us eighty-five years on from its first appearance?<br/><br/>Beginning with Tolkien's earliest influences and drawing on key moments from his life, <i>Twenty-First-Century Tolkien</i> is an engaging and radical reinterpretation of the beloved author's work. Not only does it trace the genesis of the original books, it also explores the later adaptations and reworkings that cemented his reputation as a cultural phenomenon, including Peter Jackson's blockbuster films of <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> and <i>The Hobbit</i> and the highly anticipated TV series <i>The Rings of Power</i>.<br/><br/>Delving deep into topics such as friendship, failure, the environment, diversity, and Tolkien's place in a post-Covid age, Nick Groom takes us on an unexpected journey through Tolkien's world, revealing how it is more relevant now than ever before.

Mitch Rapp confronts a very different kind of killer in the explosive new thriller in Vince Flynn's bestselling series, written by Kyle Mills.

Aspiring writers and readers who have long wondered where the mysterious novelist gets his ideas and what inspires his strangely surreal worlds will be fascinated by this engaging book from the internationally best-selling author. Haruki Murakami now shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on the sparks of creativity that inspire other writers, artists, and musicians. Here are the personal details of a life devoted to craft: the initial moment at a Yakult Swallows baseball game, when he suddenly knew he could write a novel; the importance of memory, what he calls a writer&apos;s &quot;mental chest of drawers&quot;; the necessity of loneliness, patience, and his daily running routine; the seminal role a carrier pigeon played in his career and more.

The TikTok sensation Addicted to You, asks you to fall in love with Lily and Lo in this edgy new adult romance's special edition with bonus materials - in print only!<br/><br/>Lily Calloway's compulsion leads her to one-night stands and events she shamefully regrets. The only person who knows her secret is Loren Hale, the secret alcoholic. For three years, they've pretended to be in a real relationship, hiding their vices from their families. But as they sink beneath the weight of their addictions, they wonder if a life together, for real, is better than a lie.