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A collection of the year’s top food writing, selected by guest editor Sohla El-Waylly and series editor Silvia Killingsworth. Culinary creator, writer and community advocate, Sohla El-Waylly selects the best twenty articles published in 2021 that celebrate the many innovative, comforting...

United States of True Crime is an anthology series with books devoted to the most disturbing cases in each of the 50 states. This audiobook focuses on 10 of the most chilling crimes in Alaska history. True crime junkies may recognize some of the highly publicized cases, but I’ve made sure to include lesser-known, equally unsettling crimes. Not all of the cases included in this audiobook are the most violent in state history. While serial murderers are covered, I’ve also included some cases that are unsettling because of the gnawing sense of injustice they leave.

Zoey and Steve Grace should be enjoying newlywed bliss in their charming cottage at Sunnyside Retired Witches Community. Instead, they're dealing with rogue furniture that rearranges itself, cabinets with a vendetta against Steve, and a rocking chair that moves on its own—and that's before they find a body in their living room! With help from their eclectic crew of magical seniors—including exercise-obsessed Howie, prank-loving Shawna, and ex-dark sorcerer Jerry—Zoey and Steve must uncover who's trying to keep Eleanor's ghost quiet permanently.

Needing a change, Rayne Meyers, aka Calamity Rayne, sets out to be a personal assistant for one of the wealthiest families in the world. What could possibly go wrong? Inexperienced with sophisticated settings, she does her best not to screw things up too severely, except there's one complication she didn't foresee: her boss' devastatingly charming son, Hale Davenport. Hale is everything Rayne is not. He's experienced, mature, and methodical about every part of his life. But when he meets his father's new assistant, he is captivated.

“Readers won’t want to leave the heartwarming stories of Honeymoon Harbor and its characters’ second chances at life and love.”—Publishers Weekly “Snowfall on Lighthouse Lane is another deftly crafted gem of a romance novel by an author who is an impressively consistent master of the...

When Dreams Fall Apart addresses the disillusionment many feel when God seems silent to prayers and longings. Through powerful biblical teaching and personal narrative, Jennifer Lucy Tyler helps listeners encounter a God who is worthy of our hearts and our trust, even when the answer to our prayers isn’t what we’d hoped.

Innsmouth University is a place with a sinister past and a terrifying present. Two brilliant students, involved in illicit and unethical practices, believe they have found a cure for fear. The unwitting subjects of their experiments are subjected to a range of horrors as the students try to discover if it is possible for any individual to be truly fearless.

In The Richest Man in Babylon, journey back in time to ancient Babylon and learn powerful money principles through captivating parables. Uncover the secrets of saving, investing, and achieving lasting financial success, as shared by the richest man in Babylon himself.

Once a celebrated New York photographer, Maggie Cole has spent years hidden behind a lace curtain on Ohio Street—avoiding the world and the woman she used to be. A chance encounter pulls her back behind the lens, and what begins as a tentative return to craft becomes a quiet awakening. With help from Alina, a sharp-tongued florist with a generous heart, and Jordan, a gentle artist rebuilding his life, Maggie starts documenting the women of Ohio Street: their labor, their laughter, their unguarded strength.

When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually real, he is launched into an incredible adventure. Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need. In this second book, he must return to Ulfrika to prevent the rise of the sorcerer Ikala. Kimisi takes him to the court of the river goddess and they strike a deal. If they help her by finding a cure for a terrible curse, she will give them the Iron Crocodile for the staff of Kundiata.

Master magician Pierce Atkins has made a career conjuring realistic illusions and escaping elaborate traps, mystifying audiences around the world. Mesmerized by his seemingly otherworldly abilities, Ryan Swan is desperate for a peek behind the curtain of the brooding, attractive genius—only to uncover a personal tragedy his magic cannot fix. And as she watches Pierce engage in one death-defying act after another, Ryan finds herself becoming spellbound by the man, not the magician.

Master Adulting and Gain Independence—Even When Life Feels Overwhelming! Do you or a young adult in your life find the transition to independence daunting? Struggling with budgeting, career choices, or time management? Feeling stretched between work, personal life, and mental well-being? You're not alone. Many young adults feel unprepared for the challenges of adulthood—but it doesn’t have to be that way. Essential Life Skills for Young Adults is your guide to mastering independence with confidence.

Josh Malerman is a master weaver of stories-and in this spine-chilling collection he spins five twisted tales from the shadows of the human soul: A sister tells her little brother that "Half the House Is Haunted" with a presence that only she can see, but is it her own mind that is haunted? In "Argyle," a dying man confesses to crimes he never committed, and reveals long-kept secrets far more sinister than murder. A tourist takes the ultimate trip to outer space in "Jupiter Drop," but the real journey is into his own dark past.

Welcome to Honeymoon Harbor, where unforgettable characters come face-to-face with the kind of love that grabs your heart and never lets go. There’s no place to fall in love like the place you left your heart Working as a Las Vegas concierge, Brianna Mannion is an expert at making other...

Racial profiling. Queer unacceptance. Deportation fears. Exclusion, exclusion, exclusion... When a pair of dedicated educators begin to grow disillusioned with the failures of the traditional education system, they decide to take matters into their own hands... Cue, Diversity Dawn Academy! It is a day like any other in Ridgeview City, California—and to Benjamin Diamonds and Sarah Mitchell, that's not okay.

Demystifying credit inquiries, this book details the distinction between soft pulls (soft inquiries) and hard pulls (hard inquiries). It explains how soft inquiries, like those from credit monitoring apps, don't negatively affect your score, while hard inquiries, such as those from loan applications, do. The book also offers strategies for managing hard inquiries to maintain a healthy credit score and leverage your credit report effectively.

Two expert guides. One complete canning library. If you’ve ever dreamed of filling your pantry with homemade jams, pickles, sauces, or salsas—but didn’t know where to start—this all-in-one bundle was made for you.

It's time Halsey and Brigham to travel back to where the changes all began—the Cliffs of Moher, Ireland. At the very least, the monster hunters should be able to find out what happened to the stolen silver coffin if they follow the clues in person, right? If you have to get something done, sometimes you have to do it all yourself. Even if that means operating outside your Council's orders without permission. The Ambrosius cousins seem to hit one dead end after another. But when one magical door shuts, another always opens. 

Step into a new world of learning, in which the journey itself is actually fun and exciting! The Gringa has taken a somewhat "non-traditional" approach toward teaching the Spanish language to English speakers. In doing so, she pioneered a system, The Gringa Way, which allows learners to translate their English thoughts into Spanish thoughts and sentences. This totally "new approach" not only makes the language much easier to learn and understand. With The Gringa Way method and the help of this book, you will be speaking Spanish easier than you ever thought.

Lucy and Bennett are in a domestic discipline relationship. That means when Bennett decides Lucy has been bad, he gets to punish her however he sees fit. Bennett enjoys coming up with creative punishments for Lucy, finding new ways to embarrass her and dominate her when he decides she's earned it. So when Bennett brings his best friend home one afternoon and finds that Lucy has disobeyed a rule, he decides to get creative and bring his friend Richard in on Lucy's punishment. Bennett spanks Lucy in front of Richard, then strips her down and orders her to get on her knees for them.