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Sylvia Plath knows she was born to be remembered. She loves learning, literature, and writing, especially poetry. The problem is, she’s coming of age in a time when women are expected to happily set aside their dreams for a husband and a home. Even in high school, Sylvia struggles to reconcile the societal expectations placed on women and the ambitions she has for a great career. She aches for a partner and a family, but she longs to become a poet, too. And she’s afraid she can’t have both.

Haunted by a portrait that seems to taunt them, a conflicted young aristocrat spirals down a path to the worst possible version of themself in this suspenseful retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray, perfect for fans of The Spirit Bares Its Teeth and These Violent Delights. Happiness needs to...

When people disappear, the Falls Agency is called in to find them. Operating in the shadows between law enforcement and private investigation, the agency specializes in cases others can’t—or won’t—touch. Their work is quiet, methodical, and often dangerous. But when a series of disappearances begins to reveal a deeper pattern, the team realizes they’re no longer tracking missing persons… they’re being drawn into something far more calculated. As the investigation unfolds, loyalties fracture, truths blur, and the line between hunter and hunted begins to erode. Every lead uncovers another lie.

Sul remoto monte Kagemine sorge il dōjō Mugen, un luogo fermo nel passato, governato dalla rigida disciplina della katana e dall'occhio attento della sensei Kurokawa. Il dōjō è l'ultima occasione di redenzione per il turbolento Takeshi Ito, tredici anni, nessuna famiglia e nessun futuro. Ma stavolta Takeshi si troverà ad affrontare ben più di qualche regola severa, perché una leggenda sanguinaria respira nella foresta, una storia legata a una miniera e a un samurai senza padrone.

In a world where banned books aren't just controversial—they're disappearing—fifteen-year-old Milo Parker inherits more than just his grandmother's old bookmark. He inherits her fight. When beloved town librarian Eleanor Parker dies under mysterious circumstances, Milo discovers the truth behind her lifelong battle to protect books: she was a Guardian, part of an ancient society defending literature across time. The silver bookmark he inherits isn't just a keepsake—it's a portal that transports him into the bodies of those fighting censorship throughout history.

"[Narrator Matt] Biddulph’s enthusiastic, emotive delivery stands out as a strong addition to [narrator Tamaryn] Payne’s fantastic character work. Payne's versatile voice acting and comedic flair make this Victorian mystery sparkle." — Kirkus Enola Holmes—international bestselling and...

Die Zwillingsbrüder Fargon und Aiden finden nach dem grausamen Tod ihrer Eltern in der Königsstadt Astoria die Chance auf eine hoffnungsvolle Zukunft. Schon bald haben die beiden das höchste Ziel: Sie wollen Pferdereiter des Königs werden. Allerdings geht dieser Traum nur für einen von ihnen in Erfüllung, während der andere voller Groll der neuen Heimat den Rücken kehrt. Einige Sommer später treffen sie wieder aufeinander, und schnell wird klar, dass auch nach all der Zeit derselbe Unmut zwischen den Brüdern herrscht.

The final choice. The ultimate responsibility. The moment that will determine humanity's relationship with truth itself. The cosmic moment has arrived. As underground education networks successfully replace failed public systems and international coalitions establish permanent academic sanctuary programs, Cuchu Ramirez and Matias Kim embark on their final temporal journey to witness Voices in the Storm—the last moments of sophisticated civilizations before European contact changes the world forever. But the Heritage Foundation 2.

هل تعرف معنى الوطن؟ هل جربت معنى الابتعاد عنه؟ هل تدرك قيمته أيا كان شكله أو مشاكله؟ «حنين » فتاة في مثل سنك تبحث عن الوطن الذي سُلب منها قهراً... حينما تركت بلدتها مع أسرتها في فلسطين المحتلة... وهربت من العراق الذي صار في خطر بعد استقرارها فيه... وفرت من سوريا التي اشتعلت نيرانها منذ سنوات وأصبح غالبية ناسها...لاجئين ولكنها أبداً لا تفقد الحنين لوطنها الذي تفتقده... ترى كيف ستشرح «حنين » للعالم مأساتها هي وملاين غيرها بعيداً عن ... الوطن؟ اقرأ... لتعرف

When your school erases history, sometimes you have to go back and witness it yourself. Sixteen-year-old Cuchu Ramirez is tired of hearing that "real civilization" started in Europe. Fifteen-year-old Matias Kim thinks history is just dead people's problems. But when their Seattle high school bans archaeology textbooks for promoting "anti-American narratives," these unlikely allies discover something that changes everything: the power to travel back in time.

In 17th-century Hungary, Anna Darvulia has just begun working as a scullery maid for the young and glamorous Countess Elizabeth Báthory. When Elizabeth takes a liking to Anna, she’s vaulted to the dream role of chambermaid, a far cry from the filthy servants’ quarters below. She receives wages generous enough to provide for her family, and the Countess begins to groom Anna as her friend and confidante. It’s not long before Anna falls completely under the Countess’s spell—and the Countess takes full advantage.

Two young friends are united in their grief for their lost mothers and increasingly begin to struggle with their own feelings for each other. They plan an idyllic holiday at the family's ancentral home in Norfolk during the summer of 1914, but their inner emotional battles are thrown into further turmoil as the Balkan Crisis turns to war. One has to remain in England with his father, the other is to also return home with his father — a German navy officer. Now separated for the duration of the war, will peace bring a happy reunion?

“Douglass sets a classic on fire with an inspired recasting that strips away time and all expectations."" — Rita Williams-Garcia, New York Times bestselling author of A Sitting in St. James From New York Times bestselling author Ryan Douglass comes a gripping and tender reimagining of The...

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century. Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery—and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War—Isaac was able to overcome challenges and become the "Prince of Jockeys." Isaac was known for his intellect, strategy, good sportsmanship, and kindness to the horses he cared for and rode to victory.

Patch Burke is the son of a miner. He lives with his mother in the forgotten coal community of St. Charles, Virginia. They are barely making ends meet, but they do what they can to survive. While they may lack material possessions, they find strength in their love for one another. Butch is an orphan who was left behind after his father died from Black Lung Disease. Feeling desperate and lonely, he contemplates leaving the place he once called home. Fortunately, hope arrives when he encounters Patch, a kind neighbor boy. What begins as a friendship soon blossoms into a beautiful love.

Arianna ha sette anni quando la nonna le fa una domanda che potrebbe cambiare la vita di tutte e due: «Vuoi andare dalla mamma o vuoi stare qui?» Si scontrerà con il mondo dei grandi e con i loro litigi, anche se riuscirà a vivere quel che una bambina dovrebbe sempre vivere: giochi, amicizie, scuola, stupore e scoperta. Ma sullo sfondo rimane la sensazione costante di essere provvisori, di non poter mettere radici da nessuna parte, di dover restare sempre all'erta, pronti a fuggire.

Schyłek II wojny światowej. Mela i Świst, młodzi powstańcy warszawscy, po kapitulacji stolicy trafiają do transportu do Auschwitz, z którego udaje im się uciec. Znajdują schronienie w podchęcińskiej leśniczówce u rodziny Jabłońskich. Tam Mela poznaje zamkniętego w sobie Wojtka, który niedawno stracił ojca. Kiedy Świst odejdzie szukać zaginionej matki, Mela będzie musiała poradzić sobie sama w obcym miejscu.

London um 1900: Die amerikanische Entfesselungskünstlerin Eliza Houdini und die ehrgeizige Nachwuchs-Reporterin Millie Watson teilen sich nicht nur eine Wohnung im aufstrebenden London – sondern auch eine Schwäche für Rätsel. Vermittelt von Mister Biggs schickt die Krone sie auf geheime Missionen. Ob zwischen nebligen Gassen, in königlichen Pferdeställen oder hoch oben in einer Zirkuskuppel – die beiden Freundinnen bewegen sich mit Witz, Mut und Verstand durch die Schatten der Stadt.

In the autumn of 1872, a group of strangers board the newly finished Transcontinental Railroad chasing fortune, freedom, and redemption. John, a young man from Massachusetts, begins his pilgrimage for a reason he is unwilling to share. Alone at first, he quickly recruits several strangers to join him to fulfill their dreams as well. Together they cross the heart of America facing dangers, choices, and truths that will change their lives forever.

Listeners will instantly love—and come to respect—fifteen-year-old Sophia Records as she confronts the challenges of keeping secrets for both the living and the dead, making decisions requiring wisdom beyond her years, and finding her way in a world that’s not quite ready for her. Set in the year leading up to the War of 1812, Sophia’s Journey is a captivating exploration of the complex issues of early nineteenth-century America, based on extensive historical research and told through the eyes of this sweet, sensitive, whip-smart young woman.