Collection: Adult

Recruited into the fundamentalist Quiverfull movement as a young wife, Tia Levings learned that being a good Christian meant following a list of additional life principles--a series of secret, special rules to obey. Being a godly and submissive wife in Christian Patriarchy included strict discipline, isolation, and an alternative lifestyle that appeared wholesome to outsiders. Women were to be silent, "keepers of the home."

Tia knew that to their neighbors her family was strange, but she also couldn't risk exposing their secret lifestyle to police, doctors, teachers, or anyone outside of their church. Christians were called in scripture to be "in the world, not of it." So, she hid in plain sight as years of abuse and pain followed. When Tia realized she was the only one who could protect her children from becoming the next generation of patriarchal men and submissive women, she began to resist and question how they lived. But in the patriarchy, a woman with opinions is in danger, and eventually, Tia faced an urgent and extreme choice: stay and face dire consequences, or flee with her children.

Told in a beautiful and honest voice, A Well-Trained Wife is an unforgettable and timely memoir about a woman's race to save herself and her family and details the ways that extreme views can manifest in a marriage.

Success isn't found at the table with no seat for you. It's found in the courage to build a new room and keep the door open for others to follow.

When you're fearless, determined, and focused, you don't follow the path-you make it. Leslie Short did.

Leslie Short has never played by the rules or stayed in the boxes others tried to put her in. At seven, she declared herself "too sophisticated for New Jersey." Years later, she danced her way across Europe, built Japan's first male revue show, helped transform FUBU into a global brand, and carved out a place as a chaplain, speaker, and culture strategist.

From ballet studios to boardrooms, cruise ships to corporate America, Leslie's journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. With humor and fearless candor, she shares the realities of racism, sexism, and the courage it takes to step into spaces where no one expected her to be.

More than a memoir of firsts, Someone Has to Be the First is a call to action-a reminder that success isn't just about opening doors, but about keeping them open so others can follow.

Someone has to be the first, but Leslie is ensuring that the first doesn't have to mean the only one.

More parents than ever are turning to baby-led weaning a natural, confidence-building approach that helps children develop a lifelong love of vegetables and real food. Nutrition expert Aileen Cox Blundell used this method to successfully wean her three children, and her wholesome, family-friendly recipes free from salt, refined sugar and unnecessary fuss have inspired a global community of parents.

Here Aileen shares over 150 nourishing recipes everyone at the table will enjoy, from Three-Ingredient Banana Pancakes and Sweet Potato Super Muffins to Avocado Pasta, Tuna & Quinoa Baby Bites, Chicken Korma Pies, and vibrant Buddha Bowls.

You'll also find expert guidance on when and how to start baby-led weaning, practical kitchen tips, and strategies to encourage healthy eating habits while preventing fussy eating before it begins.

Say goodbye to purées and separate meals The Baby-Led Feeding Cookbook makes it easy (and joyful!) to watch your baby build a positive relationship with all types of food that lasts a lifetime.

Former detective Harper Adams knows three things for certain:

Her mother's death was no accident.

The evidence she's uncovered could destroy one of Arkansas's most powerful crime families.

And the dangerously attractive man she's hiding with is the only person she can trust.

On the run with James Malcolm-a man with his own dark secrets and a concussion that's slowing them down-Harper is hunted by Gerald Knox and his ruthless organization.

And somewhere in Little Rock, girls are being trafficked while the clock runs out.

Harper spent years following the rules. It cost her everything-her badge, her reputation, nearly her life. Now, with James at her side and vengeance in her heart, she's done playing by anyone's rules but her own.

The Knoxes killed her mother and built an empire on stolen lives.

Harper's going to burn it all down.

But destroying a criminal dynasty means crossing lines she swore she'd never cross. And when the man she's falling for has his own agenda, Harper faces an impossible choice: justice or vengeance?

In the dark, survival is the only rule.

BROKEN DREAMS

The final conflict with the Mandela Syndicate is looming on the horizon, with Xie Qingcheng and He Yu set to reunite with the Dreambreakers and escape the island at last. But Duan Wen suspects more than he's been letting on, and He Yu's blood toxin and Xie Qingcheng's unique physiology are both far too valuable for the Mandela Syndicate's sinister Great-Grandmother to let them slip out of her grasp so easily.

If the Mandela Syndicate gets their way, He Yu will be rendered an obedient weapon and Xie Qingcheng will become the next vessel for its founder's horrific experiments. Neither of them is going down without a fight...but will either of them make it out alive?

They were perfect together-until powerful forces pulled them apart. Now fate has given them a second chance at the top of the world.

Holly Fermoy fought her way out of poverty to build a successful career in the Air Force. Stationed at a remote Arctic base in northern Greenland, she is focused on her job-and trying to forget the college romance that once lit up her world.

Quentin Chadwick, the privileged son from a powerful political dynasty, never got over the woman who vanished from his life without explanation. When he finally uncovers the truth behind her disappearance, he follows Holly to the edge of the world to make things right.

Under the midnight sun, Holly and Quentin rediscover what once drew them together-but old wounds, buried secrets, and clashing values may tear them apart again.

The Top of the World is a sweeping, heartfelt love story about second chances, resilience, and the courage to choose love against the odds.

Ursula's memoir is the story of a German girl who was born and raised in the challenging conditions of post-war Germany, yet later found her way to a remote Indian village where she met Meher Baba, considered by his lovers to be the Avatar of this age. She was part of the European Beat generation, partied with some Jazz greats as well as with English rockers.She hitchhiked across Asia, on what later was known as the "Hippie Trail".She lived in a fountain in Mumbai, endured 120 degree heat in Lahore, was penniless in Calcutta and stayed in Saigon during the Vietnam war.After meeting Meher Baba, she settled in the US. In San Francisco she became a drug counselor and she worked as a Private Investigator. She joined a Sufi order for a while. She has extensively worked with the prison system providing psychiatrists, All these are stories told in her fascinating book!

From the bestselling author of Everything Inside comes a vivid, timely story, moving from Haiti to Brooklyn to Miami, of a woman whose sense of self and family are called into question when she gets caught in a random act of violence one sunny Florida day.

"Is home the place where we are born? Or is it the place where we die?" These questions haunt Magnolia, a successful Haitian American real estate agent in Miami, after she hears the terrifying sounds of gunfire while shopping for her daughter's first-ever cell phone; she takes shelter in a restaurant called Oasis, cowering with fellow shoppers and diners, each praying to their respective gods.

Once she's safely home, Magnolia hides the fact that she was at the mall shooting from everyone close to her. But given her life back, she begins to see it all clearly, and as if for the first time--what the extraordinary bond she has with her daughter, Zoë, really means to her, and what Zoë may feel in return; what the nearly broken relationship she has with her partner, Harrison, has cost her, despite his love for her and their daughter; why her mentally troubled mother--whose unraveling patterns Magnolia worries she's spiraling toward herself--might be so ghost-haunted; what the source of her father's pain, and his reason for seeking solace in the arms of a mistress, really is. As Magnolia struggles through the labyrinth of her past, she must also come to terms with the losses sustained that traumatic day, losses that we all bear witness to all too often in our troubling times.

Can love, can family, protect us from harm? Does optimism or fear win out in one's heart, one's soul? Which side will win out for Magnolia--and where does she really belong? Pulled between these questions, and her beloved, high-stakes choices and worlds--Miami or Haiti, single or married, mortal or ghost, before or after--Magnolia is one of the most compelling characters that Danticat has ever created--a narrator who is "yon pati koukouy, part firefly" shimmering, flitting between choices, drawn to the light yet emitting her own.

Taking its title from the Creole word for mourning, Dèy is a profoundly warm and moving novel about the importance of sharing grief and leave-taking, but also of the ties of family--takeout dinners around a table, fresh dirt on a plant's roots in the garden, swimming together in the azure seas. As Magnolia questions whether all has not yet been lost, Dèy celebrates the complexity of life in a brave and striking novel that is one of Danticat's most powerful and deeply affecting works yet, told with a signature "unfaltering voice and evocative beauty" (The Boston Globe).

Journey beyond the diagnosis with cancer to explore loving your family through terminal illness, while also navigating the path of grief in loss.

When Jerry Pierson discovered his late wife Carrie's college journal, he found more than youthful dreams and private reflections. He found the spark that would become this deeply personal tribute-a blend of her words and his own memories that paints a moving portrait of their life together.

Through Carrie's voice, we meet a vibrant, courageous woman who faced cancer with strength, laughter, and an undiminished spirit.

Honest, raw, and deeply human, this is a love story woven through the hardest of times, told with grace, humor, and unwavering devotion.

Carrie's Journal is a true testament to love in its most enduring form.

With the exploration of the joys of life and the trials that come with a loved one lost to cancer, Carrie's Journal becomes a guidebook for the millions of caregivers who feel isolated in their heartbreak.

He's a secret wrapped in sin-power in every step, temptation in every breath.

He moves through danger like it belongs to him. I should be afraid.

Instead, I ache.

Everything around us is a threat, but the moment he touches me, the fear disappears.

His mouth is a promise. His body a weapon.

And I don't know which one will break me first.

I tell myself this is survival-that the heat between us is just adrenaline, a temporary madness.

But when he looks at me like I'm the only thing that matters, the truth cuts deep. This isn't madness.

It's obsession.

Need.

And it's already too late to stop.

He's my temptation.

The mistake I'll make again and again.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant delivers a sensual, high-stakes story of magic, danger, and the kind of love that dares the dark to strike in the Skye Druids series.

Bunny Jones has a secret life...

By day, she's an investigative assistant who blends into the background. By night, she's the Shadow Siren-a ruthless vigilante delivering brutal justice to men who hurt women.

The only person she can't seem to hide from is the detective who knows her better than anyone, because he's already helped her cover up a murder-her husband's.

Hunter Remington has always wanted all of Bunny-her heart, her trust, her darkness. But after surviving an abusive marriage, she's hesitant to open herself up to love again.

When a reckless night leads to an unplanned pregnancy, Bunny must choose between the violent life that gives her power and the man who sees every broken part of her-and still wants more.

As anonymous threats surface and old enemies rise from the dead, Bunny is forced to confront the truth: Hunter's obsession might be the only thing keeping her alive.

Obsession cuts both ways, though, and when her secret identity is exposed, love might not be enough to save her.

Unlock the secrets of shopping estate sales�and why doing so is good for your home, your style, your wallet, the planet, and even your sense of empathy. Have you ever wanted to get into shopping estate sales but felt intimidated by the unspoken rules and norms? Bring Cash is your pocket-sized guide to navigating estate sales like a pro. Whether you�re wondering when to arrive, if haggling is allowed, or how to identify true vintage, Kate Davis of Midwest Estate Sailing on Substack is your intrepid captain. You�ll learn how to decode sign-up sheets, how to date clothing, and that�of course�cash is king. With helpful photos, practical tips, and thoughtful insights into why estate sales are worth exploring, especially in the Midwest, Bring Cash is as entertaining as it is informative. Davis shares advice and personal anecdotes like a savvy friend, and crowd-sourced stories of great estate-sale finds help inspire you to find your own Big Find�or small prize. Slip this into your bag and take it with you to turn weekend outings into rewarding adventures.

The moment poison touched her lips, Penelope was destined to fall. But rather than the warm embrace of death she expected, what meets her is a cold limbo. With Penelope unable to awake, the love interests find themselves divided--some accusatory, some protective, and a certain crown prince hell-bent on finding the one who did this to the duke's daughter and making them pay. Little do the inhabitants of the ducal manor know, the enemy lies among them...As Ivonne continues to spin her web of lies, more and more become victim to her brainwashing, bringing her ever closer to her goal. But will Ivonne's true nature be revealed before it's too late?

Whether failing to restrain herself from trying to find greater meaning in roadkill, or to convince her dad that psychedelic mushrooms will not save his marriage, or to believably perform enthusiasm for her teammates, Elizabeth Zaleski is trying hard and failing spectacularly, and thankfully, she takes us along for the ride.

Funny, intimate, and candid, The Trouble with Loving Poets and Other Essays on Failure debuts an exciting new voice. From growing up in a quirky family in rural northeast Ohio and attending a Mennonite high school as a lapsed Catholic to struggling to get over a particularly well-endowed lover and suffering intestinal calamity while searching for closure, Zaleski's stories are at once captivating in their singularity and recognizable in their truthfulness. Fans of Tim Kreider and Sloane Crosley will appreciate Zaleski's levity and wit as she takes aim at such time-honored institutions as pet ownership and gives clear-eyed dispatches from the no man's land that is an HPV diagnosis.

As Zaleski writes, "If you'll bear with me, we're going to get a bit technical. And then, I promise, it will all start to matter."