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    Masters of Death

    599.00

    In Masters of Death, Viola Marek is a vampire who works as a real estate agent—and her latest client isn’t your everyday buyer: the mansion she’s trying to sell is haunted by the ghost of its previous owner, Tom Parker, who believes he cannot move on until he solves the mystery of his own murder . To help, Viola calls in Fox D’Mora, a purported medium who turns out to be a fraud—though a particularly intriguing one, since he is the godson of Death . As Tom’s case unfolds, Fox touches a much deeper crisis: Death has been kidnapped by a demon king named Volos and is being held captive in a high-stakes, immortal game where the only rule is “don’t lose” . Drawn into this cosmic conflict are a reluctant coalition—Viola, Fox, Tom, Fox’s demi-god ex‑lover Brandt Solberg (whose unexpected appearance signals something catastrophic), a demonic personal trainer, a sharp-tongued angel, and a love-stricken reaper . The climax hinges on Fox discovering that mortality—love, loss, vulnerability—is his greatest strength. By choosing emotion over power, he defeats Death in their final confrontation, restoring balance and enabling human endings: Tom and Viola are restored to mortal life and find peace, Fox rebuffs immortality with Brandt to live and age together, accepting that mortality makes life precious .

    The novel blends supernatural mystery, philosophical undercurrents, and sharply drawn character dynamics. It’s full of witty dialogue and tension emerging from both interpersonal bonds and metaphysical gambits—a tone that some readers loved and others found stylistically challenging. As one Reddit user put it:

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    A Prayer for the Crown-Shy a monk and robot book

    450.00

    In A Prayer for the Crown-Shy, Becky Chambers continues the gentle, thought-provoking journey of Sibling Dex, a tea monk, and Mosscap, a curious robot who wants to understand humanity. As they travel together through the villages of Panga, they meet different people and ask a simple yet profound question: “What do people need?” Through quiet conversations and small acts of kindness, the story explores themes of purpose, belonging, and the beauty of simply existing. With its warm, reflective tone and hopeful vision of the future, the novella invites readers to slow down and think about what truly matters in life.

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    Jinnah a life

    599.00

    Jinnah: A Life by Yasser Latif Hamdani is a compelling and rigorously researched biography that re-examines the life and legacy of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founding father of Pakistan, through a fresh and secular lens. Breaking away from traditional portrayals that either mythologize or vilify him, Hamdani presents Jinnah as a complex and often misunderstood figure—a Westernized, English-speaking lawyer who was once hailed as the “Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity” before evolving into the leader of a movement demanding a separate homeland for Muslims. The book traces Jinnah’s journey from his early education and legal training in London to his return to India, where he initially championed Indian nationalism and worked alongside the Indian National Congress. Over time, however, disillusioned by growing religious polarization and political marginalization of Muslims, Jinnah shifted his stance and rose to lead the All-India Muslim League, ultimately calling for the creation of Pakistan. Hamdani’s account explores Jinnah’s strategic brilliance, sharp legal mind, and unwavering belief in constitutionalism and minority rights—even while navigating the chaos of Partition. The biography delves into his personal life as well, including his poignant relationship with his wife, Ruttie Jinnah, and his health struggles in the final years of his life. Drawing on speeches, letters, court cases, and historical documents, Hamdani argues that Jinnah envisioned Pakistan as a modern, democratic, and secular state, contrary to the ideological direction the country eventually took. By peeling back the layers of propaganda, political appropriation, and myth, Jinnah: A Life offers a thought-provoking portrait of a leader who was as enigmatic as he was pivotal to the subcontinent’s destiny.

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    The Bones Beneath my Skin

    750.00

    The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Klune is a genre-blending story of found family, love, and redemption set in the 1990s. It follows Nate Cartwright, a disgraced writer seeking isolation in his family’s remote cabin, only to discover it’s already occupied by a mysterious ex-soldier, Alex, and an unusual young girl named Artemis Darth Vader. As Nate learns that Artemis possesses powerful, otherworldly abilities and is being hunted by a secret government group, he becomes entangled in a dangerous journey to protect her. Through this high-stakes escape, the trio forms a deep emotional bond, revealing themes of grief, healing, queer identity, and what it truly means to belong. Klune weaves together science fiction, suspense, and heartfelt connection in a gripping yet tender narrative.

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    Fake Dates and Mooncakes

    550.00

    Dylan Tang, a 17-year-old aspiring chef in Brooklyn, splits his time between school and working at his aunt’s Singaporean Chinese takeout shop, Wok Warriors, which is on the brink of eviction. He enters the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake-making competition in hopes of honoring his late mother and drawing attention to the struggling family business.

    Then enters Theo Somers—a charming, wealthy customer who quickly becomes a fixture in Dylan’s life. When Dylan discovers Theo anonymously donated money to Wok Warriors, he insists on “repaying” him by pretending to be Theo’s date at a lavish Hamptons wedding, a setup meant to stop his family from matchmaking him. What starts as an on-paper arrangement turns into something much deeper. But with chaotic family dynamics, cultural divides, and the pressure of the mooncake contest, Dylan must figure out: can he save the business and follow his heart at the same time?

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    A Power Unbound

    599.00

    In this thrilling conclusion to The Last Binding trilogy, Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, has turned away from magic after the tragic loss of his brother. But when a powerful magical conspiracy threatens to reshape the future of Britain, Jack is pulled back into the fight.

    He joins forces with Alan Ross, a rebellious, sharp-tongued thief and non-magical “perturbator” — someone with the rare talent to unravel magical spells. Though their personalities clash and their social classes divide them, the two are forced into a reluctant partnership as they seek the final piece of the Last Contract — an ancient magical pact that could grant terrifying power to those who control it.

    As danger closes in and Jack and Alan’s antagonism turns into a fiery romance, they must decide whether they’re willing to risk their hearts — and their lives — for each other, and for a future where magic is free and fair.

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    I Kissed Shara Wheeler

    550.00

    Chloe Green has one goal: become valedictorian at her conservative Christian high school in Alabama. Her only real competition? Shara Wheeler—the principal’s perfect, popular daughter. But everything changes when Shara kisses Chloe… and then disappears.

    Chloe isn’t the only one Shara kissed and left behind. She soon discovers that Shara also kissed two other classmates: Smith, Shara’s longtime boyfriend, and Rory, her reclusive neighbor. The three team up to follow a trail of cryptic clues Shara left behind—uncovering secrets, confronting their identities, and challenging everything they thought they knew about their small town, their classmates, and themselves.

    At once a queer rom-com and a heartfelt coming-of-age mystery, I Kissed Shara Wheeler is a story about breaking rules, finding connection, and discovering who you are—even when the truth is messy.

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    Ash Princess

    550.00

    Theodosia, once heir to the throne of Astrea, has spent ten years imprisoned in her own palace after her mother, the Fire Queen, was murdered and their kingdom conquered. Stripped of her name and forced to live as “Thora,” the Ash Princess, she is used by the brutal Kalovaxian Kaiser as a tool of oppression—paraded as a symbol of submission and publicly punished to keep her people subdued.

    But when the Kaiser forces her to commit a horrifying act, something inside Theo changes. No longer content to simply survive, she begins to plot her revenge. With the help of a group of secret rebels and unexpected allies, including the Kaiser’s own son, Theo must navigate court politics, deadly secrets, and the trauma of her past to reclaim her identity—and fight for the freedom of her people.

    Ash Princess is a gripping tale of resilience, rebellion, and the slow burn of a girl transforming from captive to queen.

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    Begin Again

    550.00

    Andie Rose is a Type-A planner, a self-help enthusiast, and a girl on a mission: to transfer to the prestigious Blue Ridge State and surprise her boyfriend, Connor, by finally joining him there. But when she arrives, things don’t go according to plan. She finds out Connor has just transferred out—without telling her.

    Now stuck in an unfamiliar college with no backup plan, Andie is forced to start fresh. She throws herself into campus life, befriends her quirky roommate Shay, joins a mysterious underground radio show, and forms a growing connection with her charming but guarded RA, Milo Flynn.

    As Andie tries to navigate love, loss, family secrets, and her own expectations, she begins to realize that maybe the path she planned isn’t the one she’s meant to follow. Sometimes, the best things in life happen when you let go of control and just begin again.

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    Attached

    650.00

    Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find – and Keep – Love by Dr. Amir Levine (co‑written with Rachel Heller) is a clear, approachable guide to using attachment theory to understand—and improve—your romantic relationships. Drawing from decades of psychological research, the authors explain how childhood experiences shape three primary adult attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant . By helping readers identify their own and their partner’s attachment style, the book demystifies why we act the way we do in relationships and reveals how different pairings—especially the anxious‑avoidant combination—can lead to repeating negative cycles . Packed with real‑life examples and practical exercises, it guides you toward more secure communication, healthier emotional boundaries, and stronger interpersonal connections—proving that no matter your style, understanding it and adapting can transform your love life .

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    One of the Good Guys

    599.00

    One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall is a gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of gender, power, and the dangers hidden beneath the surface of so-called “nice guys.” The story follows Cole, a seemingly kind and thoughtful man who relocates to a quiet coastal town for a fresh start after a failed marriage. When two young women disappear during a protest against gender violence, Cole and his new partner Leonora become caught in a media storm and police investigation. Told through multiple perspectives and woven with news clippings and social media posts, the novel challenges readers to question how well we truly know the people around us—and ourselves. With a tense atmosphere and sharp feminist commentary, this book keeps you questioning who to trust until the very end.

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    Never Mind

    599.00

    In “Never Mind,” Edward St. Aubyn masterfully captures the dark underbelly of privilege through the eyes of five-year-old Patrick Melrose, as he navigates a day of unimaginable cruelty and neglect at his family’s vacation home. With razor-sharp prose and unflinching honesty, St. Aubyn exposes the toxic dynamics of the Melrose family, revealing the devastating impact of trauma and abuse on Patrick’s young life.