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His heart is pure, but his screws are loose. She runs a strict program, but will bend the rules for the right one.

You have the fulfillment and astonishment of a story whose themes are insightful, dominant and compelling, whose characters are believably unbelievable, unforgettable and authentic, and whose plot has captivating tension and resolution. You are immersed in another realm, you are splendidly touched and transported in a certain fashion and direction and the experience ...remains and raves with you long after you have put down the text.

For five-year-old Mary Anne, a fairytale is something she has only read about with her mother, Nancy Jane, who had her at a very young age. But after she and her mother escape from an abusive situation in Chicago, their lives slowly begin to transform. The two of them run away to Mackenzie, Texas, to live with Nancy Jane’s grandmother and start a new life. There, Nancy Jane meets Davy Fahey, a sixteen-year-old.

I hate flowers… I hate small talk… I hate the male gaze… I hate feeling lonely… I hate feeling connected… And most of all, I hate the idea of losing control… It’s one luxury I couldn’t afford. As a handler, my job depends on my ability to control things. Everything. Every room. Every outcome. Every possibility. Every threat. Every scandal. Every principle. Every interest. Every dollar. Every deal. Every death. But one look into the dark, desolate orbs of Ishmael Grayson, mayor-hopeful of Berkeley City, and I quickly discerned there were some things I couldn’t control.

Drewsdasjasia Evans has built a life she loves—anchored by family, strengthened by friendship, and crowned by success as the owner of Drew’s Treasure Box, a luxury jewelry brand celebrated for its emotional meaning and timeless elegance. Love, however, has always been more complicated. When she meets Zeslin Taylor, a charismatic sports agent with charm, confidence, and secrets he keeps close, Drew’s carefully balanced world begins to shift. Zeslin has everything most men dream of—wealth, success, and loyalty from friends like Ronimo James—yet something is missing.

Start the wacky ride from the beginning. You don’t know what you’ve been missing! In the Company of My Sistahs is a bold, emotionally charged women’s drama with the heart of Waiting to Exhale, the truth bombs of Think Like a Man, and the vacation-gone-wrong humor of Girls' Trip—but with...

Sweet Tea and Secrets: Nothing Stays Buried Forever. In a small Alabama town where gossip spreads faster than wildfire and charm covers a thousand sins, Tasha Bellamy runs the one place everybody trusts, and nobody should. Bellamy’s Café is where the biscuits melt, the sweet tea never runs dry, and every whispered secret finds its way to Tasha’s ears. She knows who’s cheating, who’s stealing, and who’s praying they don’t get caught. But the one secret she guards closest is her own: the violent husband who disappeared three years ago, and the body that’s been feeding the earth ever since.

Azul is known in the streets for his ruthless ways, but most people don’t see the thorough woman he has just over his shoulder. He and Justice have been a team since the young age of fourteen. Some would call her the yin to his yang, while others would call her his shooter. It’s hard to get and keep a woman as gutta as Justice, and he has been doing it for over a decade. In this game, sacrifice is inevitable, and Justice understands that a little more than the next woman. Riding beside Azul becomes tiring after she is put on the back burner for his wife time and time again.

In this compelling story by John Wamatu, Peter Karanja, and Stephen Wabeti, we explore the vibrant, intricate landscape of a transformative era in Africa. Motivated by a deep passion for storytelling and a strong commitment to their homeland, the authors use artificial intelligence to reimagine a hopeful future in a place they call Bantuland. At the center of this story is Bantu Matata, an exceptional leader who gains power through a democratic election. Bantu isn’t just another politician; he is a symbol of integrity, committed to enacting meaningful policies and development initiatives.

Too many women lose themselves trying to keep toxic relationships alive—giving more than they receive, tolerating what they shouldn't, neglecting self-growth to fulfill their life's purpose, and silencing their own needs. The truth is simple: you cannot have a healthy relationship without first having one with yourself.

In a city haunted by unmarked graves and forgotten names, the cries of the missing refuse to stay silent. Gideon Samuels was once a pastor—until a brutal trafficking network stole the life of a young woman from his community and exposed a darkness deeper than he ever imagined. When the system fails, the law looks away, and the blood of the innocent is buried beneath bureaucracy and lies, Gideon is thrust into a war he never asked for.

When Sika is invited to a lavish family party in Accra, she jumps at the chance. Her life might be in London – with a high-powered job, demanding boss and intense friendships – but she's itching to get to know her cousins, aunts and uncles, and explore the country her mother left just after Sika was born. The holiday is better than she could have imagined, especially when handsome, charismatic Danso steps onto the scene. But on the night of the big party, as her happiness soars, Sika discovers a dark secret that will change everything – for everyone – forever.

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE Ray wants the perfect body. But how far is too far? When his training turns extreme, Ray is pulled into a dark gym culture that promises results at any cost. As his body changes, so does...

Afro Samurai meets The Sword of Kaigen in this anime-inspired novella. This is no revenge story. I ain’t got time for that. I’ve got errands to run and things to do and barely enough time to make it home before sundown. I don’t care why folks are going around stealing ink. I don’t care why the monks are acting kinda strange. I don’t care that everybody is expecting me to save them. I might be a Sistah Samurai but those days playing hero were back when my knees didn’t ache, and I wasn’t the only one left. So leave me alone.

This isn’t just a story—it’s an introduction to understanding people beyond their words. In Emotions: What You Said vs What You Showed, Derrell Mathes takes listeners into real-life moments where actions don’t always match what’s being said.

Philadelphia, 1837. On six occasions, twelve-year-old tomboy Rian Krieger has escorted self-emancipated fugitives to the next station on their flight from enslavement. When Rian’s father, factory owner Otto Krieger, learns that she is a conductor on the Underground Railroad, he renews his plans to send her to a finishing school in Switzerland. This is a fate Rian cannot abide, as it means she would have to wear a dress all the time.

From Maplewood to Wrestling Arenas worldwide, Bebaclelife turns obsession into empire. With comedy, chaos, and mentorship from the legendary Billy Graham, he creates a wrestling legacy like no other—full of laughter, drama, and unforgettable moments.

Birdie Bleau Porter has never been anyone's soft place to land. Not for her parents, her so-called first love, or even for herself. She grew up patching holes in other people's lives while her own kept splitting open. She dealt with her father's addiction, her mother's bottles, and their words that cut deeper than fists ever could. By the time she was grown, Birdie had learned the only way to keep herself safe was to control everything and to never, ever need anyone.

An American airman has vanished. While embedded in a covert counterintelligence mission, Air Force Special Agent Devin Jackson is thrust into the center of a deadly power struggle between rival African warlords. What begins as a recovery operation quickly becomes a fight for survival—and for the truth of who Devin is and where his loyalty truly lies. The mission deepens when Devin places his trust in Kadijah, a Nigerian intelligence agent with secrets of her own. But Kadijah isn’t just hunting an enemy—she’s pursuing vengeance, and the cost may be far greater than either of them expects.

At eighteen years old, Maya Johnson's entire identity collapses. A locked drawer in her mother's bedroom reveals the truth: she was kidnapped from Cook County Hospital as a three day old infant. The woman who raised her who taught her to ride a bike, who braided her hair, who whispered "I love you" every night is a criminal. And somewhere out there is a mother she's never met, a family she never knew existed. What follows is not a triumphant reunion or a simple journey toward justice.