In Gustave Doré, one of the most prolific and successful book illustrators of the late 19h century, Edgar Allan Poe's renowned poem The Raven found perhaps its most perfect artistic interpreter. Doré's dreamlike, otherworldly style, tinged with melancholy, seems ideally matched to the bleak despair of Poe's celebrated work, among the most popular American poems ever written. This volume reprints all 26 of Doré's detailed, masterly engravings from a rare 19th-century edition of the poem. Relevant lines from the poem are printed on facing pages and the complete text is also included. Admirers of Doré will find ample evidence here of his characteristic ability to capture the mood and meaning of a work of literature in striking imagery; lovers of The Raven will delight in seeing its mournful musing on love and loss given dramatic pictorial form.

Seventeen years ago, King Odysseus sailed to war with Troy, taking with him every man of fighting age from the island of Ithaca. None of them has returned, and the women of Ithaca have been left behind to run the kingdom. Penelope was barely into womanhood when she wed Odysseus. While he lived, her position was secure. But now, years on, speculation is mounting that her husband is dead, and suitors are beginning to knock at her door. No one man is strong enough to claim Odysseus' empty throne—not yet. But everyone waits for the balance of power to tip, and Penelope knows that any choice she makes could plunge Ithaca into bloody civil war. Only through cunning, wit, and her trusted circle of maids, can she maintain the tenuous peace needed for the kingdom to survive. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca’s shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men. But on the isle, it is the choices of the abandoned women—and their goddesses— that will change the course of the world.

For fans of Madeline Miller, a stunning debut following Clytemnestra, the most notorious villainess of the ancient world and the events that forged her into the legendary queen. As for queens, they are either hated or forgotten. She already knows which option suits her best... You were born to a king, but you marry a tyrant. You stand by helplessly as he sacrifices your child to placate the gods. You watch him wage war on a foreign shore, and you comfort yourself with violent thoughts of your own. Because this was not the first offence against you. This was not the life you ever deserved. And this will not be your undoing. Slowly, you plot. But when your husband returns in triumph, you become a woman with a choice. Acceptance or vengeance, infamy follows both. So, you bide your time and force the gods' hands in the game of retribution. For you understood something long ago that the others never did. If power isn't given to you, you have to take it for yourself. A blazing novel set in the world of Ancient Greece, this is a thrilling tale of power and prophecies, of hatred, love, and of an unforgettable Queen who fiercely dealt out death to those who wronged her.

This is the women’s war, just as much as it is the men’s. They have waited long enough for their turn . . . This was never the story of one woman, or two. It was the story of them all . . . In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. Troy has fallen. From the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war. A woman’s epic, powerfully imbued with new life, A Thousand Ships puts the women, girls and goddesses at the center of the Western world’s great tale ever told.

When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?

Waking up as someone else in a different dimension is bad enough. But when that someone is skilled in the dark arts, collects men like trophies, eats poisoned apples for breakfast, drinks the blood of innocent maidens… The evil queen. I'm trying to say I woke up as the mother-*bleeping* evil queen in Snow White’s story. I have no idea why I’m trapped in this dark, twisted world full of even grimmer versions of the fairy tales I grew up on. I just want to survive as the bloodthirsty evil queen long enough to find a way back home. Too bad for me, the queen’s enemies want her to stay gone…and some of her enemies are hot. Like the secretive Mirror who watches me from reflections. And the deadly Huntsman, now sworn to obey any order I give. I’m not even going to talk about Prince Charming. He wants me to ride his noble steed, if you get my drift. Other sexy-but-unhinged fairy tale men are ignoring their original storylines to haunt me from the shadows, but I don’t know if they all want to kill the queen, help me, or if their fixation is something else completely. Here’s what I do know: these men are making it impossible to focus on getting back to my world. They’re both terrifying and tempting…especially their blood. But if I’m trapped here as the evil queen for a while, can’t I be a little wicked? This is a why choose/reverse harem romantasy, meaning the leading lady will end up with multiple love interests. It is a slow-burn fantasy romance set in a Grimm-fairytale-inspired world. If you enjoy “evolving harems,” a smidge of groveling, twisted fairytales, obsessed morally grey men, and a girl's girl FMC, this story is for you. Intended for 18+ readers due to strong language, graphic violence, dark themes, and explicit sex scenes, including group sex. Check the trigger warnings. NO AI CONTENT.

When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella's side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward's version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward's eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?

From TikTok sensation Lily Gold comes a brand-new spicy “why choose” romcom, featuring three steamy Scottish heroes… and the lucky girl who doesn't have to share them. One bubbly city girl lost in the Highlands. Three grumpy Scots determined to keep her there. Yesterday, I was a fashion influencer on a trip to a luxurious Scottish spa. Today, I’m the internet's favourite trainwreck. All it took was one embarrassing viral video to end my career and leave me stranded in the Highlands. I find shelter on Lochview Sheep Farm. It’s certainly not a luxury vacation spot… unless you count the three huge Scots running the place. There’s Cameron, the grumpy shepherd who calls me ‘princess’ when my heels get stuck in the mud… before carrying me inside. Fraser, the flirty rancher with the auburn hair, who promises to wear his kilt just for me. And Alec, the commanding farm manager, who seems to hate me… until a sudden storm sends his protective streak into overdrive. They all assume I’m just a clueless city girl. But when they find out what I’m hiding from, they swear to take care of me. Soon, I’m being kissed in freezing Scottish lochs, cuddled in front of the roaring fireplace, and being spoiled like the princess they once accused me of being. And the best part? My three handsome Highlanders are used to sharing everything… And now they want to share me. Highland Hideaway is a blistering standalone romance featuring three swoony heroes, grumpy-sunshine banter, and tons of found-family warmth. Cosy up and get ready for your next sweet-but-sizzling comfort read!

From TikTok sensation Lily Gold comes a brand-new spicy “why choose” romcom, featuring three steamy Scottish heroes… and the lucky girl who doesn't have to share them. One bubbly city girl lost in the Highlands. Three grumpy Scots determined to keep her there. Yesterday, I was a fashion influencer on a trip to a luxurious Scottish spa. Today, I’m the internet's favourite trainwreck. All it took was one embarrassing viral video to end my career and leave me stranded in the Highlands. I find shelter on Lochview Sheep Farm. It’s certainly not a luxury vacation spot… unless you count the three huge Scots running the place. There’s Cameron, the grumpy shepherd who calls me ‘princess’ when my heels get stuck in the mud… before carrying me inside. Fraser, the flirty rancher with the auburn hair, who promises to wear his kilt just for me. And Alec, the commanding farm manager, who seems to hate me… until a sudden storm sends his protective streak into overdrive. They all assume I’m just a clueless city girl. But when they find out what I’m hiding from, they swear to take care of me. Soon, I’m being kissed in freezing Scottish lochs, cuddled in front of the roaring fireplace, and being spoiled like the princess they once accused me of being. And the best part? My three handsome Highlanders are used to sharing everything… And now they want to share me. Highland Hideaway is a blistering standalone romance featuring three swoony heroes, grumpy-sunshine banter, and tons of found-family warmth. Cosy up and get ready for your next sweet-but-sizzling comfort read!

From the internationally bestselling author of Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop comes a warm and reflective collection of essays inviting us to reflect on our relationship with reading. Why do we read? What is it that we hope to take away from the intimate, personal experience of reading for pleasure? Rarely do we ask these profound, expansive questions of ourselves and of our relationship to the joy of reading. In each of the essays in Every Day I Read, Hwang Bo-reum contemplates what living a life immersed in reading means. She goes beyond the usual questions of what to read and how often, exploring the relationship between reading and writing, when to turn to a bestseller vs. browse the corners of a bookstore, the value of reading outside of your favorite genre, falling in love with book characters, and more. Every Day I Read provides many quiet moments for introspection and reflection, encouraging book-lovers to explore what reading means to each of us. While this is a book about books, at its heart is an attitude to life, one outside capitalism and climbing the corporate ladder. Lifelong and new readers will take away something from it, including a treasure trove of book recommendations blended seamlessly within.

Take the plunge. Dive into this classic from the singular mind of Edgar Allan Poe, who is widely regarded as the short story master of horror fiction. "The Fall .. " recounts the terrible events that befall the last remaining members of the once-illustrious Usher clan before it is -- quite literally -- rent asunder. With amazing economy, Poe plunges the reader into a state of deliciously agonizing suspense. It's a must-read for fans of the golden era of horror writing. "The Fall .." is one of Poe's best known short stories - if not the best. Librarian's note: this entry is for the short story, "The Fall of the House of Usher." Collections of short stories by the author, such as "The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales," can be found elsewhere on Goodreads.

"Day had broken cold and grey, exceedingly cold and grey, when the man turned aside from the main Yukon trail and climbed the high earth- bank, where a dim and little-travelled trail led eastward through the fat spruce timberland..." A man alone on the Yukon Trail—save for his dog—is planning on meeting friends when the day turns for the worse and he encounters severe cold reaching 75 degrees below zero. His luck only goes downhill from there when he gets wet after falling through the snow. Now, his only hope of surviving is to build a fire, but his lack of supplies, the extreme elements and his own diminishing senses prove to be an impenetrable barrier to his existence. First published in 1902, 'To Build a Fire' is one of Jack London's most beloved short stories. A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. His most famous works include 'The Call of the Wild' (1903) and 'White Fang' (1906), as well as the short stories 'To Build a Fire' (1902), 'An Odyssey of the North' (1900), and 'Love of Life' (1905).

I'm an omega left behind. I’m damaged, forced to hide my nature, with a scent that can turn alphas violent. I was told there would be no normal, no friends, or dream pack waiting in the distance. But I have one last chance at love. Tomorrow, at the academy ball, my scent blockers will fade. My mates—the ones I was told I would never have—will see me. But with one night to go, everything falls apart, and I find myself blackmailed by ruthless alphas. They are set on keeping my scent for themselves. Dusk, Umbra, and Ransom are the only alphas in the school more prestigious than my mates. Arrogant, beautiful, and deadly, they’re an enigma, shunning all omega attention. Until now. Too late, I learn that their pack lead, Dusk Varis, is as obsessed as he is unhinged. He doesn't care about my dreams or scent-matched mates. He claims what he wants without asking. And what he wants is me. This book has dark themes between love interests unlike other PoisonVerse books. This is part one of what has now become a trilogy that exists in the larger PoisonVerse Universe!

Author’s Note: This is a dark, gothic why-choose romance with slow-burn tension and layered worldbuilding. The bonds, relationships, and power arcs grow across the trilogy. If you’re here for depth, obsession, and stories that stay with you long after the final page—you’re exactly where you need to be. I swore I’d never set foot in Axis Spire again. Seven years of freedom ended the night the REAPER Commander dragged me back to the place I once called home, only to throw me into the dungeon. This academy isn’t just built on bones. It feeds on them. And mine are marked by a bloodline that makes me both weapon and target. If I want to survive the games of power and shadows, I’ll have to decide whether to keep running… or fight for the throne they never wanted me to claim. But the academy didn’t count on the ones bound to me. A gargoyle headmaster who would rather break me than bend. A seer professor who looks at me like he already knows the ending. Twin vampires whose hunger has nothing to do with blood. I shouldn’t want them. I shouldn’t need them. Yet every choice ties us tighter, and every secret drags us deeper into the curse that destroyed Elmaris. They call me prisoner. They call me pawn. They’ve forgotten. I was never theirs to command. Sanctified Echoes is a dark why-choose paranormal romance filled with gothic danger, slow-burn intimacy, and obsessive bonds that deepen over time. Expect fated mates with a twist, found family, and a heroine who reclaims her power step by step—not all at once. This is Book 1 of 3. The romantic relationships and magical bonds evolve gradually across the trilogy, with emotional and sensual payoff layered throughout. For readers who love slow-burning tension, character-driven arcs, and stories that haunt you long after the last page. Please review the trigger warnings before reading. Your mental health matters.