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FantasyThis deluxe first edition hardcover features a gorgeous jacket with effects, beautifully illustrated endpapers, striking stenciled edges, and a decade…See the book →Our Dark IncantationsWanda HellmundOut Tue 20 Oct
HistoricalAmbition. Sorcery. Treason. How will one woman dare to go?Eleanor Cobham arrived at court with nothing — her greatest hope was simply to marry well. B…See the book →Royal WitchPhilippa GregoryOut Tue 20 Oct
FantasyFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Dark Olympus series, this high-octane, fast-paced epic fantasy of tarot magic and deadly competition…See the book →The Tarot TrialsKatee RobertOut Tue 20 Oct
Historical1960s, Ireland. In the wake of tragedy, a father makes choices for his eleven grieving sons. The older brothers will emigrate to England for work, whi…See the book →Whale HarborMary Beth KeaneOut Tue 20 Oct
HistoricalThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz returns with a masterful new novel that captures the astonishing bravery of ord…See the book →The Piano Teacher of MontparnasseHeather MorrisOut Tue 20 Oct
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RomanceOrder now and receive the stunning DELUXE FIRST PRINT RUN while supplies last―featuring gorgeous sprayed edges with stenciled artwork, custom endpaper…See the book →Carved in the ShadowsA.L. JacksonOut Tue 20 Oct
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