Time is in constant flux. Faced with the relentless unraveling of her family's past, present, and future, Celeste navigates the intricate tapestry of the multiverse. Each chapter unfolds with cosmic precision, revealing a delicate dance between destiny and choice. From the grandeur of a family palace to the imposing corridors of Paragon Tower, Celeste must confront the mysteries that shape her extraordinary existence. As she endeavors to mend the threads of her family's cosmic loop, Celeste is drawn into a cosmic time loop, where each decision sends ripples across the vast expanse of time and space. Celeste grapples with love, loss, and the very essence of her being. Unravel the secrets of the universe alongside a protagonist whose destiny is intricately entwined with the threads of eternity. A thrilling and unique addition to the Powers Universe!
An instant New York Times bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book of 2022 • Named a Best Book of 2022 by People, TIME Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today, NPR, Los Angeles Times, and Oprah Daily, and more • A Reese's Book Club Pick • New York Times Paperback Row Selection From the #1 bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere, comes the inspiring new novel about a mother’s unshakeable love. “It’s impossible not to be moved.” —Stephen King, The New York Times Book Review “Riveting, tender, and timely.” —People, Book of the Week “Thought-provoking, heart-wrenching . . . I was so invested in the future of this mother and son, and I can’t wait to hear what you think of this deeply suspenseful story!” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club Pick) Twelve-year-old Bird Gardner lives a quiet existence with his loving father, a former linguist who now shelves books in a university library. His mother Margaret, a Chinese American poet, left without a trace when he was nine years old. He doesn’t know what happened to her—only that her books have been banned—and he resents that she cared more about her work than about him. Then one day, Bird receives a mysterious letter containing only a cryptic drawing, and soon he is pulled into a quest to find her. His journey will take him back to the many folktales she poured into his head as a child, through the ranks of an underground network of heroic librarians, and finally to New York City, where he will finally learn the truth about what happened to his mother, and what the future holds for them both. Our Missing Hearts is an old story made new, of the ways supposedly civilized communities can ignore the most searing injustice. It’s about the lessons and legacies we pass on to our children, and the power of art to create change.
When everyone has a superpower, no one is special. Alex Miller thinks he's just another face in the crowd. His electromancy doesn't set him apart, but he cherishes his mundane life alongside his partner, Dante, who is his guiding light and purpose. However, tragedy strikes, snatching Dante away and forever altering Miller's existence. His once-ordinary power becomes a unique and dangerous gift—he alone can harness powers from two of the Four Branches of Powers, a combination both volatile and untamed. Haunted by the fear of causing harm to those around him, Miller faces an agonizing decision: to seek help from the very entity he loathes, Paragon Diagnostics, a biomedical research corporation. Within the formidable walls of Paragon Tower, he hopes to gain control of his unruly abilities, thus avoiding becoming a danger to society. Yet, life inside the Tower proves anything but simple. Miller enters a world of uncertainty and danger within the walls of Paragon Tower. As Miller navigates this treacherous new world, he encounters Jayme Murphy, his enigmatic mentor with a shock of red hair and a hidden agenda, including a passionate attraction to Miller. Danger lurks around every corner, both within the Tower's walls and deep within Miller's own psyche, forcing him to confront his inner demons and darkness, all while learning to love once more. Miller: Origin is a compelling addition to the Powers Universe featuring a queer protagonist, M/M romance, filled with an electrifying blend of passion, superpowers, and suspense. A tale of love and self-discovery, it pushes the boundaries and beckons readers into a gripping narrative set in the immersive Powers Universe. Miller's journey will captivate readers as he battles not only external adversaries but also the darkness within himself. Contains situations including suicidal ideations, depression, and LGBTQ characters.
The Directorate ALWAYS gets its way. Enid Marshall has nothing going for her. Her family barely has enough food for the table, and to make matters worse, her powers have yet to manifest and an enforcer is knocking on their door to collect taxes - or throw her father in prison. Desperate to save him, Enid begins working as the enforcer's spy. But the secrets she uncovers could destroy her world. Enjoy this thrilling origin story that makes a great companion to the Powers Trilogy. Join Enid as she discovers her power, and the depths to which her government will go to get their way.
One of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and pronunciations, as well as the name's meaning, history, etymology, and derivations.
The #1 New York Times bestseller! “Witty, wise, and tender. It's a marvel.” —Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train and A Slow Fire Burning “To say I love this book is an understatement. It’s a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection. It moved me to tears.” —Reese Witherspoon From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You and Our Missing Hearts comes a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned—from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren—an enigmatic artist and single mother—who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community. When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town—and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs. Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood—and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster. Named a Best Book of the Year by: People, The Washington Post, Bustle, Esquire, Southern Living, The Daily Beast, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Audible, Goodreads, Library Reads, Book of the Month, Paste, Kirkus Reviews, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and many more... Perfect for book clubs! Visit celesteng.com for discussion guides and more.
4 December 1872: The brigantine Dei Gratia chances upon another brigantine out on the Atlantic near the Azores. She is the Mary Celeste . She is under sail. But she is deserted. Silent as a drowned cadaver. For 150 years since then, the mystery of why the Mary Celeste was abandoned, and what happened to the ten souls on board, has spawned thousands of conjectures, conspiracy theories, fictions and fantasies. Some have thought they solved the mystery. Some have just spun yarns. One, at least, has claimed it was all a hoax. The Mysterious Case of the Mary Celeste: 150 Years of Myth and Mystique unveils those stories – the 'fake news', 'alternative facts' and the myths fabricated from fractured truths. These are the real facts in search of a truth that remains unfathomable to this day.
Set to the familiar tune of “The More We Get Together,” this new addition to Barefoot Books’ bestselling singalong collection features a diverse group of children who work together to make their urban neighborhood cleaner, friendlier, and safer for everyone. Sing along as the community bicycles and recycles together, volunteers at an assisted living home, participates in a letter-writing campaign and finally gathers around a potluck meal. End matter includes an age-appropriate introduction to recycling, activism, community gardens, teamwork and more, as well as actionable ways for children to get involved in their own neighborhoods.
A compelling examination of the social and legal experiences of lesbian, bisexual, and queer stepparent families Lesbian, bisexual, and queer families formed after the dissolution of a marriage face a range of obstacles. In Queer Stepfamilies, Katie L. Acosta offers a wealth of insight into their complex experiences as they negotiate parenting among multiple parents and family-building in a world not designed to meet their needs. Drawing on in-depth interviews, Acosta follows the journeys of more than forty families as they navigate a legal and social landscape that fails to recognize their existence. Acosta contextualizes the legal realities of LGBTQ stepparent families and considers the actions these parents take to protect their families in the absence of comprehensive policies or laws geared to meet their needs. Queer Stepfamilies reveals the obstacles these families face in family courts during divorce proceedings and custody cases, and highlights their distrust of courts when it comes to acting in their children’s best interests, especially in the event of an origin parent’s death. As LGBTQ families continue to make social and legal strides in acceptance and recognition, this important book shows how queer stepparents find ways to make their unconventional families work, despite the many social and legal obstacles they encounter. Acosta provides a fresh perspective, broadening our understanding about families in the twenty-first century.
