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1970s Greenwich Village: Leah Levinson can’t help worshipping the girls who torment her at school. Her perilous, magnetic friendships with Rainey Royal and Angeline Yost—girls she fears yet cannot resist—leave her desperate to shift the balance of power and affection. Meanwhile, Leah's emotionally estranged mother, Helen, secretly rents a room uptown where she lives out a second life. And Rainey—whose chaotic upbringing fills her with artistic inspiration and dread—decides to risk everything on an act of vengeance in a legendary artists' building.

The hip-hop culture on the south side of Chicago links these short stories that are otherwise very different from each other in subject and approach. Stark scenes of gang violence, drug use, and prison life are contrasted with light and humorous stories, and the grittiness of urban life is softened by the preoccupations of adolescence, the chance for romance, or the ordinary moments of family life.

At nineteen, Susie Vogelman should be coasting: she’s an NYU dropout with no responsibilities, endless prescription pills, and a Brentwood estate to waste away in. But Los Angeles has other plans. A string of brutal murders targeting addicts spreads through the city, and Susie’s ivory tower begins to crumble. The headlines point too close to home: her father’s ties to an opioid empire, a sinister secret society, and her own complicity in the systems holding it all together.

Once again brilliantly combining the lyrical observation of F. Scott Fitzgerald with the laser-bright social satire of Evelyn Waugh, Jay McInerney gives us the stunningly accomplished and profoundly affecting final volume in the tetralogy charting the marriage of Russell and Corrinne Calloway...

Can she write her own love story?📚❤️ Jess is an Instafamous book blogger whose career is going from strength to strength, but she secretly harbours dreams of becoming a full-time novelist Once a literary darling , former bestselling author Alex hasn’t written a hit in years. With his...

When a Gen Z content creator meets a brooding MMA coach, they are the hottest thing on the mat in this forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers sports romance for fans of Nikki Castle and Elle Kennedy. Gloves off. And hands on… When things get hard, some choose “flight…” It’s been a year...

Reinventing herself as Honey Thomas, the founder of a counseling company that helps victimized women and the lover of wealthy Atlanta up-and-comer Grant Hill, Lace St. Thomas finally takes control of her life—until her criminal past catches up to her with a vengeance.

Acclaimed author Jade Song (Chlorine) returns with her latest literary exploration: a lyrical, poignant, and heartfelt novel about the meaning of love, friendship, debt, depression, and death in New York City—a coming-of-age for a new generation, in the vein of Sally Rooney and Ottessa...

Julianne hasst Überraschungen. Ihr Leben ist durchgeplant, jeder Tag bis ins kleinste Detail organisiert. Als ihr launischer Vater Jean nach einem Hausbrand bei ihr einzieht, gerät ihre perfekte Struktur aus dem Takt. Jean, der schon immer ein Freigeist war, bringt seine Rente mit Teleshopping durch, hört laut Hardrock im Wohnzimmer und legt sich mit den Nachbarn an.Doch hinter seinem exzentrischen Verhalten scheint mehr zu stecken. Julianne, die das Chaos nicht mehr ignorieren kann, spürt eine lähmende Sorge in ihrem Magen – die Diagnose Alzheimer steht wie ein Schatten zwischen ihnen.

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. That's not too much to ask, right? ‘A wildly original, darkly funny love story about desperation, house prices, and making terrible decisions together. Most Wanted is criminally good’ Steve Jones ‘Fresh, original and absolutely brimming with energy...

An absolutely gripping new thriller from the No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland Crime! Don’t get mad, get even… 1999, Essex. Sharon, Jolene, and Evie have one thing in common – they’ve all been burned by one of the Bonds. Sharon’s seeking retribution after her husband’s affair...

After leaving his dangerous life behind and finding success, Rocko's orderly world unravels when ghosts from his past resurface. Strange events make him fear for himself and his loved ones. Shocking secrets long buried return to threaten everything Rocko has built.

From the moment Zahra crossed my path, I knew she’d become my sweetest sin. Her vibe ran through me like Henny on ice, and she quickly became my new craving. I wasn’t looking for love, but I wasn’t running from it either. And one look at her had me ready to start forever. Zahra wasn’t just beautiful; she was captivating, intoxicating, and soon became the addiction I couldn’t shake.

Brought to you by Penguin. London, 1990. Zivoin is newly arrived in a strange country. The dependable oldest son, he works all hours of the day and night, sending every penny he can save back to his family. On the news, he watches his homeland, Yugoslavia, slowly fracturing. Thousands of miles...

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A love letter to community and the power of activism, from the author of Ginger and Me and Graffiti Girls. Germaine only accepted the job at the Kenmar allotments for a fresh start. Far from anyone who knows her history she can focus on work and tending to her own plot. Most of the other...

ONE FALSE MOVE COULD GET THEM KILLED Ruby, Bella and Cissy are used to the high life. Married to gangland bosses at the top of their game, the riches of Costa del Sol are at their fingertips, the world at their feet. But when Cissy's husband is brutally murdered, everything changes. With his...

The man known as the King of the Zoo has spoken his truth. He laid his cards on the table and prepared his friends for his impending death. Time is running out, but Chevy is determined to reach Toussaint and fulfill a lifelong dream. However, the one person he feels he needs by his side has gone missing. Even though the team is aware of Chevy's sickness, they rally together to aid him in finding a resolution and motivate him to seek treatment. Their final hope rests with Zaria, who they believe can change the King's life.

For fiercely independent Sincere Watkins, her stunning beauty is an obstacle to be overcome. Growing up in New Orleans' most dangerous neighborhood, she caught the eye of Lorde, leader of the ruthless local gang, The Saints. Despite Lorde’s unstoppable obsession with her, Sincere is making a life for herself. She won’t let him stand in her way—even after he takes out someone she cares for. Sincere just focuses on fulfilling her dreams—and holds love at a distance to keep others safe …

Sophie und Lotte kennen sich seit Kindertagen, sie stammen aus derselben Bauerschaft im Süthland. Erst in der Oberstufe stößt Romy dazu: Sie kommt aus der Stadt und ist freier und mutiger – aber auch unzuverlässiger. Die neue Dreierkonstellation ist getragen von gegenseitiger Faszination, die bald Gefahr läuft zu kippen. Beim Versuch, in ihren frühen Zwanzigern ihre Freundschaft nach Köln zu transportieren, hadern die jungen Frauen.