Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Djèlí Clark returns to his popular alternate Cairo universe for his fantasy novel debut, A Master of Djinn Cairo, 1912: Though Fatma el-Sha’arawi is the youngest woman working for the Ministry of Alchemy, Enchantments and Supernatural Entities, she’s certainly not a rookie, especially after preventing the destruction of the universe last summer. So when someone murders a secret brotherhood dedicated to one of the most famous men in history, al-Jahiz, Agent Fatma is called onto the case. Al-Jahiz transformed the world 50 years ago when he opened up the veil between the magical and mundane realms, before vanishing into the unknown. This murderer claims to be al-Jahiz, returned to condemn the modern age for its social oppressions. His dangerous magical abilities instigate unrest in the streets of Cairo that threaten to spill over onto the global stage. Alongside her Ministry colleagues and her clever girlfriend Siti, Agent Fatma must unravel the mystery behind this imposter to restore peace to the city -or face the possibility he could be exactly who he seems…

From RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and host of HBO’s We’re Here comes an inventive, wondrous novel about American hero Harriet Tubman that remixes history into a fresh, dynamic novel about love, freedom, salvation, and music. In an age of miracles where our greatest heroes from history have magically, unexplainably returned to shake us out of our confusion and hate, Harriet Tubman is back, and she has a lot to say. Harriet Tubman and four of the enslaved persons she led to freedom want to tell their story in a unique way—by following in the footsteps of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. Harriet wants to put on a show about her life, and she needs a songwriter to help her. She calls upon Darnell Williams, a once successful hip-hop producer who was topping the charts before being outed by a rival at the BET Awards. Darnell has no idea what to expect when he steps into the studio with Harriet, only that they have one week to write a Broadway caliber musical she can take on the road. Over the course of their time together, they not only mount a show that will take the country by storm, but confront the horrors of both their pasts, and learn to find a way to a better future. Original, evocative, and historic, Harriet Live in Concert is a landmark achievement that will burrow deep into our hearts (and ears).

A young British woman working in a book bindery gets a chance to pursue knowledge and love when World War I upends her life in this new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick The Dictionary of Lost Words. “Williams spins an immersive and compelling tale, sweeping us back to the Oxford she painted so expertly in The Dictionary of Lost Words.”—Paula McLain, author of The Paris Wife It is 1914, and as the war draws the young men of Britain away to fight, women must keep the nation running. Two of those women are Peggy and Maude, twin sisters who live on a narrow boat in Oxford and work in the bindery at the university press. Ambitious, intelligent Peggy has been told for most of her life that her job is to bind the books, not read them—but as she folds and gathers pages, her mind wanders to the opposite side of Walton Street, where the female students of Oxford’s Somerville College have a whole library at their fingertips. Maude, meanwhile, wants nothing more than what she has: to spend her days folding the pages of books in the company of the other bindery girls. She is extraordinary but vulnerable, and Peggy feels compelled to watch over her. Then refugees arrive from the war-torn cities of Belgium, sending ripples through the Oxford community and the sisters’ lives. Peggy begins to see the possibility of another future where she can educate herself and use her intellect, not just her hands. But as war and illness reshape her world, her love for a Belgian soldier—and the responsibility that comes with it—threaten to hold her back. The Bookbinder is a story about knowledge—who creates it, who can access it, and what truths get lost in the process. Much as she did in the international bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams thoughtfully explores another rarely seen slice of history through women’s eyes.

Escape to the cosiest little lodge in Iceland for love, log fires and the Northern Lights… With a shattered heart and her career completely in tatters, Lucy needs to get away from her life in the UK. But, when she takes a job as hotel manager of the Northern Lights Lodge, she doesn’t quite expect to find herself in a land of bubbling hot springs and snowflake-dusted glaciers – and in the company of gorgeous Scottish barman, Alex. Determined to turn her life around, Lucy sets about making the lodge the number one romantic destination in Iceland – even though romance is the last thing she wants. However, as Alex and Lucy grow closer under the dancing lights of the aurora, Lucy might just learn how to fall in love again… Readers love Julie Caplin! ‘The crème de la crème of rom-com confection’ Mrs W Reviews ‘I have found a little piece of myself in the story…a joy to read’ Kate McLaughlin Reviewer ‘I loved this book…the slow building romance, the descriptions of the shop as it comes to life. When I finished it, I had an incredible urge to go bake something’ Sharon Redfern, Librarian ‘Simply brilliant’ Nicola, Goodreads ‘Another gem in this series’ Rachel’s Random Reads

Escape to the cosiest little lodge in Iceland for love, log fires and the Northern Lights… With a shattered heart and her career completely in tatters, Lucy needs to get away from her life in the UK. But, when she takes a job as hotel manager of the Northern Lights Lodge, she doesn’t quite expect to find herself in a land of bubbling hot springs and snowflake-dusted glaciers – and in the company of gorgeous Scottish barman, Alex. Determined to turn her life around, Lucy sets about making the lodge the number one romantic destination in Iceland – even though romance is the last thing she wants. However, as Alex and Lucy grow closer under the dancing lights of the aurora, Lucy might just learn how to fall in love again… Readers love Julie Caplin! ‘The crème de la crème of rom-com confection’ Mrs W Reviews ‘I have found a little piece of myself in the story…a joy to read’ Kate McLaughlin Reviewer ‘I loved this book…the slow building romance, the descriptions of the shop as it comes to life. When I finished it, I had an incredible urge to go bake something’ Sharon Redfern, Librarian ‘Simply brilliant’ Nicola, Goodreads ‘Another gem in this series’ Rachel’s Random Reads

The greatest love is the one you never expected to find Daisy is fed up with being unlucky in love, and after several weddings she has done the flowers for end in divorce, her beloved flower shop has gained a reputation of being cursed, thanks to Mayor Kelly and his infamous visions. Dream Harbor newcomer, Elliot, has been adjusting to town life following his own relationship turmoil. And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life. But with his family coming to visit, Elliot finds himself reluctantly in front of Daisy’s store in need of some flowers. As the petals blossom in the sunlight, Daisy and Elliot might find that love comes when you’re least expecting it… The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is a cozy romantic mystery with a fake relationship dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed.

Romance should be anything but ordinary Dream Harbor loves a celebration, and what better excuse than a warm summer’s day filled with ice cream, festivities and catching up with your friends in the shade of Main Street. And working the Sundae Funday fundraiser in the ice cream parlor with her best friend, Leo Faber, should be the perfect afternoon for Charlotte Andrews, except for the fact they shared an unexpected kiss just that morning. A kiss that could change everything… Torn between preserving their friendship and exploring their undeniable chemistry, will Charlie and Leo realize that love really can be easy if you’re willing to open your heart? The Apple Pie Ice Cream Parlor is a cozy romantic novel with a friends to lovers dynamic, small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed! Tropes: Friends to lovers Forced proximity Found family He falls first

»Meine Macke bestand darin, dass ich mehr in Büchern lebte als in der Wirklichkeit. Die Literatur verband mich mit der Welt.«Nora lernt bei einem Studentenjob ihren späteren Mann kennen, einen Archivar. Sie wird Lehrerin für Deutsch und Geschichte in einem oberbayerischen Gymnasium, zieht einen Sohn auf, wird geschieden. Nach einem Nierenversagen muss sie mit sechzig den Schuldienst verlassen und beginnt in einem Literaturarchiv zu arbeiten. Es ist ein unauffälliges Leben mit der einzigen Besonderheit, dass es von Büchern begleitet Von den Sechzigerjahren des zwanzigsten Jahrhunderts bis zur Gegenwart bleibt Nora eine leidenschaftliche Leserin. Regelmäßig gleicht sie ihre Erfahrungen und auch die Erschütterungen der Gegenwart bis hin zum Ukraine-Krieg mit ihrem durch Literatur gewonnen Wissen ab und trifft mal mehr, mal weniger glückliche Entscheidungen. Wie gut lässt sich Bildung vermitteln? Was bringt sie letztlich – Freuden, Erkenntnis, Ernüchterung? Besteht sie im Alltag, obwohl das Leben so viele Pläne blamiert? Wie weit hilft Kultur im Umgang mit menschlichen Abgründen? Oder wäre sonst alles viel schlimmer?Petra Morsbach entwickelt in ihrem neuen Roman ein großes Thema anhand einer Fülle von komischen, traurigen, abgründigen und tröstlichen ruhig und lakonisch, streng und nachdenklich, mit leisem Humor.

Ein junger Mann leidet unter panischer Angst, verrückt zu werden. Kein Wunder, denn in seiner Familie ist der Aufenthalt in der Psychiatrie fast schon normal. Im Biologieunterricht nimmt er die Vererbungslehre durch. Die Nachkommen von Meisen sind Meisen. Die Nachkommen von Kürbissen sind Kürbisse. Was sind dann die Nachkommen seines depressiven Vaters, seiner alkoholabhängigen Mutter, seines schizophrenen Großvaters, seiner bipolaren Großmutter?Er macht eine erste Hochrechnung. zu vierzig Prozent erblich. Alkoholabhä zu fünfzig Prozent erblich. Bipolare Stö zu achtzig Prozent erblich. Die Prognose? Hundertprozentig schlecht.Er versucht es mit nach New York, nach Paris, nach Wien. Er versucht es mit Er wird Psychologe, arbeitet in der Psychiatrie. Ausgerechnet dort, wo er nie hinwollte, sieht er die Geschichte seiner Familie in einem neuen Licht.»Unwiderstehlich. Leichtfüßig und ernst, zärtlich und brutal, ironisch und ehrlich.« SIRI HUSTVEDT

Accidentally trapped in an underground bunker, a teen girl must navigate the bizarre secrets within. This astonishing indie-horror graphic novel will keep readers guessing—and turning pages! Mary had a bad feeling even before they arrived at dead Aunt Pearl’s house. Dragged to a remote mining town so her mom and stepdad can settle Pearl’s estate, Mary can't wait to escape from her wreck of a family—but she’s stuck with them in the middle of nowhere. After a vicious fight, Mary runs off to hide in an abandoned gold mine. Her escape plan backfires when she realizes she’s trapped inside. Even more terrifying… she’s not alone.

Area X has been cut off from the rest of the world for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; the second expedition ended in mass suicide, the third in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another. The members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within weeks, all had died of cancer. In Annihilation, the first volume of Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy, we join the twelfth expedition. The group is made up of four women: an anthropologist; a surveyor; a psychologist, the de facto leader; and our narrator, a biologist. Their mission is to map the terrain, record all observations of their surroundings and of one another, and, above all, avoid being contaminated by Area X itself. They arrive expecting the unexpected, and Area X delivers—but it’s the surprises that came across the border with them and the secrets the expedition members are keeping from one another that change everything.