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Doing Time: For the prison writers whose work is included in this anthology, it means more than "serving a sentence"; it means staying alive and sane, preserving dignity, reinventing oneself, and somehow retaining one's humanity. For the last quarter century the prestigious writers' organization PEN has sponsored a contest for writers behind bars to help prisoners face these challenges. The contest honors the best short stories, plays, essays, and poems among hundreds submitted annually by men and women nationwide.

It is 1948, and post-war Britain is on her knees. The call has gone out to the British Empire for volunteers to help rebuild the Mother Country, and young men and women from across the Caribbean have been quick to respond, paying the considerable sum of £28.10s to board HMT Empire Windrush. As five hundred disparate passengers begin the two-week voyage, it becomes clear that their lives will never be the same again.

Brought to you by Penguin. **WINNER OF THE ORANGE AWARD FOR NEW WRITERS** Discover the critically acclaimed debut from the Women’s Prize-shortlisted author of Ordinary People Identical twins, Georgia and Bessi Hunter, live in the loft of 26 Waifer Avenue. It is a place of beanbags, nectarines...

Afro-Brazilian filmmaker Ren is recovering from a romantic betrayal. Kayla is a Black British artist and journalist keen to make her mark. Thrown together during a string of interviews in New York for Ren's latest film, they’re struck by an irresistible attraction. The two surrender to one night of searing honesty and passion, which leaves them with more questions than answers about the future.

A shot in the dark. A mistaken identity. An undeniable attraction. An injured hitman finds himself depending on a stranger, and for Carter Reed, trust is not something he's willing to extend. Unfortunately, when it comes to McKenna Smith, Carter can either allow her to be his saving grace or...

A Catch 22 is a no-win situation—no matter what you choose… you lose. Ketra Beaumont and Romero Leroux were never meant to cross lines—let alone stand side by side. For over fifty years, their families have been locked in a war built on power, loyalty, and blood. It's the only way they've...

Ingeniøren er yderst tilfreds med det arbejde, Simon og Per har udført i Denver, og nu giver han dem et tilbud, de har svært ved at sige nej til. George indser, at det på mange måder er tåbeligt at jagte efter Emilie, eftersom hun jo er forlovet med Simon. Men da han ankommer til New York...

Guri venter tålmodigt på, at Sturla skal komme tilbage. Da hun hører fodtrin, bliver hun først glad, men indser hurtigt, at det ikke er ham, der er kommet. Samtidig fortsætter Emilie med at lede efter sin far i Amerika. Sagaen om Emilie er en slægtskrønike fyldt med kærlighedsintriger og...

Sparks fly in this USA Today bestselling second-chance rom-com when an unlucky-in-love event planner realizes the man of honor at the high-profile wedding he's planning is the same man who broke his heart. They say you never forget your first kiss. But Jordan Carter wishes he could forget the...

Imagine if you knew EXACTLY what you were going to eat during the Daniel Fast. What if you could focus on getting closer to God, strengthening your faith, and staying encouraged? Well, now you can with the Daniel Fast 21 Day Food and Faith Journal by Chef Ashley Shep. This devotional is the perfect option for you to get extra motivation during your Daniel Fast. Improve your prayer time, track your progress, and plan your meals for a successful fast while using this journal and meal planner.

Ett bestialiskt mord uppdagas i en bastu vid en sommarstuga. Gärningsmännen har lämnat en kryptisk ledtråd. Tidigare har ett brutalt mord skett på en polisinspektör som jobbar inom ekobrottsmyndigheten. Charles Lovander även kallad Valrossen av sin innersta krets, är en respekterad och...

With his funny, big-hearted adult rom-com debut, bestselling, award-winning YA author Julian Winters shows sometimes fake dating your ex can turn into a second chance. When Denzel Denz Carters workaholic father and CEO of 24 Carter Gold unexpectedly announces his retirement, the competition is...

After six months apart, Zaria Jameson swears she's finally over Lennox Mercer, the man who shattered her heart. Then, at 1:23 a.m., his name lights up her phone. One reckless message blurs every boundary she built. When Lennox returns to Lockmoor Cove, both their past and their passion collide...

From a simple robbery gone horribly wrong to a grisly murder in a secret love dungeon, this stellar collection of crime fiction short stories showcases some of today's finest voices of color. Edited by Wall Street Journal best-selling author Abby L. Vandiver, this thrilling anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. Includes "Midnight Escapade" by Jennifer Chow, "Lucky Thirteen" by Tracy Clark, "Murderers' Feast" by H.C. Chan, "In the Matter of Mabel and Bobby Jefferson" by Christopher Chambers, and many more.

During the golden age of Mesopotamia, peace reigns among the great kingdoms. Yet small tribes begin to grow in strength, launching raids against lesser-established villages, and at times even against the larger realms. One of the most notorious rising powers is the Sumerians. They are on the...

In this short story, we follow Mac, a retired Army man from Scotland, who now runs a farm in the Arctic part of Sweden. But he still runs another business on the side, an international service to make wishes come true. This totally anonymous business is a lucrative one but the wishes he fulfills...

She thought she had lost everything. Turns out, she still has so much left to lose. In the aftermath of the raid in Ana, Dr. Raya Xander discovers that her life has changed dramatically. What seemed like a local criminal group is actually part of a larger international crime ring that’s...

Chiara Franchesca Giovanni has spent her life protecting her family’s historic Vermont vineyard from debt, betrayal, and the dangerous reach of Aldo Marconi. When the business nears collapse, she turns to the one man she never expected to need—Troy Jackson, a former basketball star whose second career in finance is matched only by the strength of the family who raised him.

Grandchildren are… laughter from ancient wells deep and serene who rise from spiritual places we have long forgotten since our entrance into this world… This place… This existence…

A heart-wrenching listen, this audiobook explores 23 days of torment, denial of patient care, and first-hand accounts of the horrors experienced by many of the patients at Montefiore and the community in Bronx, New York. This book also shares advocacy skills to help families protect their loved ones from the nightmares associated with any hospitalization, whether at Montefiore or elsewhere, and the bureaucracies of dealing with the hospital's administration at New York’s Health First and Albert Einstein College of Medicine's bioethics department.