From the beloved author of Half of What You Hear, a perceptive and poignant novel about a woman discovering that her expertise can only get her so far in matters of the heart. Charlotte McGanley knows happiness. Just ask anyone who's read Perfect Happiness, her bestselling book about how she, a busy mother and professor, used her no-nonsense positive psychology research to brighten her own life. She always pictured her career beginning and ending in the halls of academia, but now she's become a bit of a self-help guru. No one is more surprised by this than Charlotte herself, who has secretly never been more miserable. Though her husband of many years, Jason, is her partner in all things, she finds more gratification most evenings in a glass (or three) of Chardonnay or another scroll through her Instagram feed. Meanwhile, their daughter, Birdie, is feeling the pressure of being her high school's star tennis player,... Views: 619
A fated heritage. An unstoppable destiny.She didn't want either, but sometimes life doesn't give you a choice. Moloch's reign of darkness and terror in Elorysia has begun. The Watchers have fled and are scattered across the land waiting for Violet to find Domar's hero and save them. Only Bryian has found a place to hide that is beyond both time and his own world—but sanctuary, love, and fatherhood are taken from him almost as quickly as he finds them. His crystal is hidden, waiting for the day when his orphaned daughter will finally discover her heritage and claim her future. Charley, Violet, and Narya must battle goblins and fight to avoid execution at the hands of bandits; they face betrayal by someone they think they can trust, and secrets threaten to break their fledgling friendship as Narya and Charley find themselves bound by blood ties that can never be undone and cannot be revealed.... Views: 619
After years of being kicked around, Greg, Alec, and Oscar are ready to take control of their lives. Greg decides to put the controversial science he's been studying to the test. Alec launches a master plot to expose his golden sister for the spoiled brat he knows she is. And Oscar, ever the miniature grown-up his mom needs him to be, decides to take something he wants... even though he knows it's wrong. But as these three will learn, control is a fragile thing in the sinister world of Five Nights at Freddy's.In this second volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favorite artist LadyFiszi. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. Views: 619
The enterprising kids of Fort Builders, Inc., are at it again. This time, the friends use their creativity and construction know-how to build a pet palace in the second story in the fun-to-read Aladdin QUIX chapter book series that's perfect for emerging readers!Jax and his twin sisters are getting kittens! The new four-legged members of the family will be coming home any day. And Fort Builders, Inc., has a new project...pet forts! Together, they know they can come up with the purr-fect hangout for the tiny felines. But they hit a major snag in their testing phase. None of the forts they test out is quite right. Can the team manage to build the best pet palace imaginable in time for the kittens' arrival? Views: 619
How far would you go to bring a dead parent back from the grave?Breeda Looney tells herself she’s happy with her life in a small Irish fishing village. Sure, there are days she talks to no one but the cat, her Aunt Nora considers her a waste of skin, and her panic attacks have become public spectacles. Still, what’s the use in complaining?Then Breeda makes a shocking discovery that flips her world upside down. Her father, said to have died when Breeda was a child, might actually still be alive.Breeda’s frantic search for her father will strain her sanity to its limits, pitting her against her formidable Aunt Nora and threatening everything she holds dear.And as she digs deeper into the family dirt, Breeda will begin to wonder… has she taken a step too far?Perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove and The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock, Breeda Looney Steps Forth is a smart, irresistible and darkly delicious debut which promises to make you laugh and cry in equal measure. Views: 619
