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<b>Bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Joseph White returns with a queer Appalachian thriller, that pulls no punches, for teens who see the failures in our world and are pushing for radical change.</b><br/><br/><b>A gut-wrenching story following a trans autistic teen who survives an attempted murder, only to be drawn into the generational struggle between the rural poor and those who exploit them.</b> <br/><br/>On the night Miles Abernathysixteen-year-old socialist and proud West Virginiancomes out as trans to his parents, he sneaks off to a party, carrying evidence that may finally turn the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek: Photos that prove the countys Sheriff Davies was responsible for the so-called accident that injured his dad, killed others, and crushed their grassroots efforts to unseat him.<br/><br/>The feud began a hundred years ago when Miless great-great-grandfather, Saint Abernathy, incited a miners rebellion that ended with a public execution at the hands of law enforcement. Now, Miles becomes the feuds latest victim as the sheriffs son and his friends sniff out the evidence, follow him through the woods, and beat him nearly to death.<br/><br/>In the hospital, the ghost of a soot-covered man hovers over Miless bedside while Sheriff Davies threatens Miles into silence. But when Miles accidently kills one of the boys who hurt him, he learns of other folks in Twist Creek who want out from under the sheriffs heel. To free their families from this cycle of cruelty, theyre willing to put everything on the lineis Miles? <br/><br/>A visceral, unabashedly political page-turner that wont let you go until youve reached the end, Compound Fracture is not for the faint of heart, but it is for every reader who is ready to fight for a better world.

As winter comes and the hours of darkness overtake the light, we seek out warmth, good food, and good company. But beneath the jollity and bright enchantment of the festive season, there lurks a darker mood - one that has found expression over the centuries in a host of strange and unsettling traditions and lore. Here, Sarah Clegg takes us on a journey through midwinter to explore the lesser-known Christmas traditions, from English mummers plays and Austrian Krampus runs, to modern pagan rituals at Stonehenge and the night in Finland when a young girl is crowned with candles as St Lucy - a martyred Christian girl who also appears as a witch leading a procession of the dead. At wassails and hoodenings and winter gatherings, attended by ghastly, grinning horses, snatching monsters and mysterious visitors, we discover how these traditions originated and how they changed through the centuries, and we ask ourselves: if we can't keep the darkness entirely at bay, might it be fun to let a little in?

Let a literature professor and a musical theater artist guide you through the Taylor Swift canon from Shakespeare to the Bronte sisters to Robert Frost! Learn what New Romantics has to do with the old Romantics. Get to know the Gothic monsters haunting Midnights. Spot Taylor's many Great Gatsby references. Discover what Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson have in common. And find your new favorite tortured poet! With full-color illustrations guiding you through the literary eras of Dr. Swift (yes, she has an honorary Ph.D.), it s a perfect gift for the Swiftie in your life. Packed with fun facts, entertaining analysis, and literary-themed playlists that fans will love, Taylor Swift by the Book will turn anyone from a Taylor Swift lover into a Taylor Swift scholar.

An all-new collection of winter-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the festive period. <br/><br/>There's a chill in the air and the days are growing shorter... It's the perfect time to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with this winter-themed collection from legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie. But beware of deadly snowdrifts and dangerous gifts, poisoned meals and mysterious guests. This compendium of short stories, some featuring beloved detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, is an essential omnibus for Christie fans and the perfect gift for mystery lovers. <br/><br/><strong>INCLUDES THE STORIES:</strong><br/>The Chocolate Box<br/>A Christmas Tragedy<br/>The Coming of Mr Quin<br/>The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest<br/>The Clergyman's Daughter<br/>The Plymouth Express<br/>Problem at Pollensa Bay<br/>Sanctuary<br/>The Mystery of Hunter's Lodge<br/>The World's End<br/>The Manhood of Edward Robinson<br/>Christmas Adventure

<b>#BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel</b> <br/><br/>Welcome to the Centennial. <br/><br/>Every 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons-a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm's curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die. <br/><br/>Isla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling-a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial. <br/><br/>To survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray...even as love complicates everything. <br/><br/>Filled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

<strong>The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster's instant #1 <em>New York Times</em>, #1 <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, and internationally bestselling novel, <em>Lightlark</em></strong> <br/><br/>Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark's seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. <br/><br/>Alex Aster's intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla's memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

<strong>The Pogues hit the beach in another action-packed original YA novel based on the hit Netflix show, <em>Outer Banks</em></strong> <br/><br/>It's summer and there's a big surfing competition coming to the OBX. Kiara plans to participate alongside Kooks like Rafe and Touron (tourist + moron), athletes who are flooding into the island's hotels from all over the world. Meanwhile, a storm has brought massive waves to the waters off the island, making for perfect-yet challenging-surfing conditions. <br/><br/>When Kiara strikes up a flirtation with one of the surfers, Pope, John B, and JJ can't help but get jealous. Not only was Kiara at another school last year (a Kook school, to be specific), now she's spending her summer vacation with these out-of-towners, too?! Meanwhile, the surfers are treating Pope's dad like some kind of hero, and Heyward won't explain why. When one of the professional surfers washes up dead, everyone assumes he got crushed by a wave. But Pope and Kiara aren't so sure... <br/><br/>Told from the alternating perspectives of Pope and Kiara, this follow-up to <em>Outer Banks: Lights</em> Out features a pulse-pounding mystery that will keep readers glued to the page.