This darkly funny and provocative novel reimagines classic fairy tale characters as modern women in a support group for trauma. In present-day New York City, five women meet in a basement support group to process their traumas. Bernice grapples with the fallout of dating a psychopathic, blue-bearded billionaire. Ruby, once devoured by a wolf, now wears him as a coat. Gretel questions her memory of being held captive in a house made of candy. Ashlee, the winner of a Bachelor-esque dating show, wonders if she really got her promised fairy tale ending. And Raina's love story will shock them all. Though the women start out wary of one another, judging each other’s stories, gradually they begin to realize that they may have more in common than they supposed . . . What really brought them here? What secrets will they reveal? And is it too late for them to rescue each other? Dark, edgy, and wickedly funny, this debut for readers of Carmen Maria Machado, Kristen Arnett, and Kelly Link takes our coziest, most beloved childhood stories, exposes them as anti-feminist nightmares, and transforms them into a new kind of myth for grown-up women.

Comment parle-t-on des filles ? Le reflet qu’on leur renvoie peut-il influencer leur perception d’elles-mêmes ? À travers une analyse des héroïnes de la fiction, des relations amoureuses, des jouets, des jeux vidéo et des couleurs stéréotypées, cet essai explore les représentations du féminin dans la culture populaire. À une époque où la violence conjugale augmente chez les jeunes et où la misogynie gagne du terrain jusque dans les cours d’école, il devient urgent de s’interroger : quel rôle jouent les stéréotypes dans tout ça ? Et que se passe-t-il quand ce qui est associé aux filles est sans cesse tourné en dérision, minimisé ou dévalorisé ? Appuyée par les réflexions de grandes penseuses, de Virginia Woolf à Taylor Swift en passant par bell hooks, India Desjardins nous invite, avec humour et sensibilité, à regarder le monde autrement et à y prendre part activement.

Comment parle-t-on des filles ? Le reflet qu’on leur renvoie peut-il influencer leur perception d’elles-mêmes ? À travers une analyse des héroïnes de la fiction, des relations amoureuses, des jouets, des jeux vidéo et des couleurs stéréotypées, cet essai explore les représentations du féminin dans la culture populaire. À une époque où la violence conjugale augmente chez les jeunes et où la misogynie gagne du terrain jusque dans les cours d’école, il devient urgent de s’interroger : quel rôle jouent les stéréotypes dans tout ça ? Et que se passe-t-il quand ce qui est associé aux filles est sans cesse tourné en dérision, minimisé ou dévalorisé ? Appuyée par les réflexions de grandes penseuses, de Virginia Woolf à Taylor Swift en passant par bell hooks, India Desjardins nous invite, avec humour et sensibilité, à regarder le monde autrement et à y prendre part activement.

Écrivaine à succès, étoile montante en humour… À 30 ans, Emma Thériault cumule les réussites professionnelles. Malgré tout, elle est incapable de se sentir comblée: les highs que lui procurent ses succès sur scène et dans sa carrière littéraire sont aussi intenses qu’éphémères. Sa vie amoureuse ne la satisfait pas non plus. En couple depuis cinq ans avec Louis, avec qui elle n’a pas grand-chose en commun, Emma ne peut toutefois se résoudre à quitter l’oasis rassurant qu’il incarne. Puis elle rencontre Rhéaume, un populaire humoriste. Emma est subjuguée par cet homme avec qui la complicité est instantanée. Elle comprend qu’elle ne pourra pas résister longtemps à cette attirance fulgurante…

5 hours, 21 minutes On the Street Where You Live is a cozy audio novel by the creator of one of the world’s most popular sleep podcasts, Nothing Much Happens, and invites listeners into the warmly interconnected lives of a dozen neighbors in a charming village. On the idyllic tree-lined streets of the Village of Nothing Much, the leaves are starting to change, and the first hint of autumn chill drifts through the air. Peeking through the windows, you may find the Bookseller, who's come home from her shop in town to have lunch and feed her beloved dog. Make your way across the street, and you’ll see the Piano Teacher, who’s just finished up a lesson and opened a letter that calls to mind an important memory. Down by the lake, the Innkeeper is seeing the final summer guests off and preparing for the quiet of the winter season. And so each resident has their own tasks, their own small corner of the community to attend to. Over the course of one weekend, listeners will be introduced to the residents of this closeknit village as they prepare for their annual Labor Day block party. As the villagers chase clues, share stories, and show up for one another, the audiobook reveals the hidden richness of ordinary life. Written with deep tenderness, the story celebrates the beauty of small gestures, chosen family, and the slow magic of community. Scenes from the Village of Nothing Much come alive with lush detail, whether it’s the warm scent of cardamom buns wafting out of the oven or the smooth feel of an old typewriter’s keys under busy fingers, and offer a soft space for anxious minds to land.

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In her first-ever sequel, Liane Moriarty examines the complexities of modern women’s lives, shining light on shame and family secrets with wit and compassion. Whether you’ve read Big Little Lies or not, this is the perfect novel for longtime fans and new readers alike. The last time we saw the women of Big Little Lies—Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie—their children were five years old. If someone wasn’t invited to a child’s birthday party, feelings were hurt. But ten years have passed, and the kids are now in high school, with all of the drama that accompanies teendom (goodbye playdates, hello drugs, sex, and alcohol). Now, after the principal of the high school receives a severed human finger in the mail, the parents are in an uproar. But Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata, and Bonnie have other things to worry about. Celeste’s mother-in-law, Mary Louise, is behaving oddly—is it old-age forgetfulness and forthrightness, or something more sinister? Madeline is facing perhaps the biggest challenge of her life, Jane is at a dangerous fork in her marriage, Bonnie has realized there’s only so much solace in yoga. And Renata? Renata is living her best life—revenge is sweet. When a strange man begins lurking around the school asking supposedly innocent questions, this tightly connected group of women must finally face the full repercussions of the big little truths they have and haven’t shared with their kids. Because the stakes are now much higher than not being invited to an ice-skating show—and the ice has never been thinner for any of them.

Sometimes it’s the little lies that turn out to be the most lethal... A murder . . . a tragic accident . . . or just parents behaving badly? What’s indisputable is that someone is dead. But who did what? Big Little Lies follows three women, each at a crossroads: Madeline is a force to be reckoned with. She’s funny and biting, passionate, she remembers everything and forgives no one. Her ex-husband and his yogi new wife have moved into her beloved beachside community, and their daughter is in the same kindergarten class as Madeline’s youngest (how is this possible?). And to top it all off, Madeline’s teenage daughter seems to be choosing Madeline’s ex-husband over her. (How. Is. This. Possible?). Celeste is the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare. While she may seem a bit flustered at times, who wouldn’t be, with those rambunctious twin boys? Now that the boys are starting school, Celeste and her husband look set to become the king and queen of the school parent body. But royalty often comes at a price, and Celeste is grappling with how much more she is willing to pay. New to town, single mom Jane is so young that another mother mistakes her for the nanny. Jane is sad beyond her years and harbors secret doubts about her son. But why? While Madeline and Celeste soon take Jane under their wing, none of them realizes how the arrival of Jane and her inscrutable little boy will affect them all. Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive.

After her parents' bitter divorce, young Maisie Farange finds herself turned into a 'little feathered shuttlecock' to be swatted back and forth by her selfish mother, Ida, and her vain father, Beale, who value her only as a means of provoking one another. And when both take lovers and remarry, Maisie-solitary, observant and wise beyond her years- is drawn into an entangled adult world of intrigue and sexual betrayal, until she is finally compelled to choose her own future. Published in 1897 when Henry James was becoming increasingly experimental with narrative technique and fascinated by the idea of the child's-eye view, What Maisie Knew is a subtle, intricate yet devastating portrayal of an innocent adrift in a corrupt society.

From the acclaimed author of Parakeet, Marie-Helene Bertino’s Beautyland is a wise, tender novel about a woman who doesn't feel at home on Earth. At the moment when Voyager 1 is launched into space carrying its famous golden record, a baby of unusual perception is born to a single mother in Philadelphia. Adina Giorno is tiny and jaundiced, but she reaches for warmth and light. As a child, she recognizes that she is different: She possesses knowledge of a faraway planet. The arrival of a fax machine enables her to contact her extraterrestrial relatives, beings who have sent her to report on the oddities of Earthlings. For years, as she moves through the world and makes a life for herself among humans, she dispatches transmissions on the terrors and surprising joys of their existence. Then, at a precarious moment, a beloved friend urges Adina to share her messages with the world. Is there a chance she is not alone? Marie-Helene Bertino’s Beautyland is a novel of startling originality about the fragility and resilience of life on our Earth and in our universe. It is a remarkable evocation of the feeling of being in exile at home, and it introduces a gentle, unforgettable alien for our times.

Craft longer, stronger, and smarter — this pocket-sized guide is your essential toolkit for pain-free making.Whether you're knitting, crocheting, spinning, dyeing, or weaving, crafting can take a toll on the body, this practical guide offers targeted advice to understanding the physical strains of crafting and how to prevent them — so you can keep doing what you love without discomfort or injury. Inside, you'll find clear explanations of common crafting-related injuries like tendonitis, carpal tunnel, and repetitive strain injury, plus practical strategies to avoid them. The book includes warm-ups and stretches to do before, during, and after your sessions, posture tips, guidance on tool and material choices, and strengthening exercises that build long-term resilience. Compact enough to keep in your project bag, this book is designed to support every maker’s wellness — whether you're working on your first sweater or spinning your hundredth skein. Expert advice on preventing pain from repetitive crafting movements Stretching and strengthening routines tailored for crafters Tips for posture, tool ergonomics, and sustainable crafting habits A compact, carry-anywhere reference for healthier making Craft with confidence — protect your body and enjoy your hobbies for years to come.

In this bold, illustrated guide, bestselling author and podcaster Florence Given encourages women to rediscover their joy, reject toxic wellness culture, and redefine feminism for themselves. Women Living Deliciously wants us to fall in love with our lives. It will help women uncover the sense of awe and wonder that has been buried by the layers of shame, perfectionism and self-objectification that get piled on us by the patriarchy. For too long we have internalized the belief that our bodies are things to be looked at—instead of lived in. That it’s embarrassing to fully express ourselves. That we cannot trust the parts of ourselves that are so full of desire. This book will unpack the many barriers women face when trying to access joy so that they can discover the delicious life that’s theirs for the taking. International-bestselling author Florence Given wants to restore your lust for life and your sense of agency, giving you the courage and permission to inch closer to the wildly expansive life that you FULLY deserve—not in the future, not when you’re perfect, not when you’re prettier—but right now.

From “one of our most thrilling and singular innovators on the page” (Laura Van Den Berg), a tightly wound, consuming tale for readers of Claire Keegan and Ian McEwan, about a 1950s American housewife who decides to get into the pool in her family’s apartment complex one morning and won’t come out. It is an unseasonably warm Sunday in November 1957. Katheen, a college tennis champion turned Delaware housewife, decides not to join her flagrantly handsome life insurance salesman husband, Virgil, or their two young boys, at church. Instead, she takes a dip in the kidney-shaped swimming pool of their apartment complex. And then she won’t come out. A consuming, single-sitting read set over the course of eight hours, THE MOST breaches the shimmering surface of a seemingly idyllic mid-century marriage, immersing us in the unspoken truth beneath. As Sputnik 2 orbits the earth carrying Laika, the doomed Soviet dog, Kathleen and Virgil hurtle towards each other until they arrive at a reckoning that will either shatter their marriage, or transform it, at last, into something real.

He sat me down in a chair and he told me, in no uncertain terms, that magic was real.This is the true story of a spiritual awakening that turned into a mental breakdown. At the age of twenty-seven, an actress joins a wellness organisation and falls in love with its leader. She is sectioned for a psychotic break and diagnosed with bipolar disorder.The Make-Believe is a deeply personal account of these events. It is a wild ride, a searching attempt for understanding and a call for radical empathy. Lyrical and playful, exploring light and dark, it takes readers on a journey to the edges of reality, to a seductive and dangerous world where magic seems possible.