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$15.99Kenneth Phynndragon is an ordinary English university student—until the morning his father and a mysterious stranger order him to destroy Scotland’s most sacred relic: the Stone of Destiny. The legendary coronation stone is said to hold the power to crown true kings and restore Scotland’s freedom.
Filled with heart-pounding chases, swordplay, cliffside escapes, and deep Scottish lore, The Stone of Destiny is a gripping YA historical fantasy of courage, friendship, and the weight of legacy. Perfect for fans of The Outlaws of Time, The Chronicles of Narnia, and anyone who dreams of ancient prophecies and rebellions that could change the world.
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$15.99In the relentless energy of Lagos, peace is a luxury no one can afford. Maria Oluwabukola Oni’s debut collection delivers seventeen razor-sharp stories that plunge straight into the chaos, gossip, ambition, trauma, and dark comedy of contemporary Nigerian life.
Written with unflinching honesty, mordant humor, and a keen ear for Lagos street slang, Yoruba idioms, and Nigerian Pidgin, these stories refuse sentimentality. They show life exactly as it is—messy, vivid, often hilarious, and always complicated. Oni offers no easy resolutions, only the clear-eyed recognition that problems, always, are the true constant.
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$19.99In the remote Nuer village of Wangjak, South Sudan, ancestral spirits and ancient customs have guided life for generations. Chief Chuol, a powerful leopard spirit master, fiercely guards his people’s traditions, his authority, and his growing family against any threat. But when his young wife Nyayiela secretly seeks solace in a new Christian faith, long-simmering tensions erupt—dividing households, challenging sacred rites, and threatening the very soul of the community.
Blending vivid ethnographic detail with gripping storytelling, Gatluak Kedok Jiek delivers a powerful tale of resilience, belief, and the eternal struggle to define one’s identity when the old gods and new winds collide. For readers of Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.
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$18.99From getting lost in the anonymity of a neon-lit crowd to lost in the vastness of the American Southwest, Non-Millionaire Seeking Soulmate is a raw, witty exploration of love’s illusions, the cost of ambition, and the courage to chase authenticity. Azalea Dolan’s captivating sophomore novel blends heartache and humor, reminding us that sometimes, the greatest connections are the ones we least expect—and the hardest to let go.
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$16.99Maybe It’s Not Too Late is a vibrant collection of short stories that delve into the raw, messy beauty of human connection, redemption, and the choices that define us. With vivid prose and unforgettable characters, Maybe It’s Not Too Late captures the highs and lows of human experience—love lost in a barroom, trust betrayed in a horse-racing scam, and transformation sparked by a mysterious antique mirror. Each story stands alone yet resonates with universal themes of second chances and the courage to change.
Perfect for fans of literary fiction and short story collections like Olive Kitteridge or Tenth of December, this collection invites readers to reflect on the moments that shape us and the hope that it’s never too late to start anew. Dive into these poignant, eclectic narratives and discover the power of resilience and redemption.
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$15.99A Taxi to Biarritz: A Pianist’s Journey of a Lifetime by Mathieu Ortlieb is a haunting and heartfelt novel that intertwines music, memory, and redemption against the backdrop of World War II. At 83, Yvonne, a reclusive former pianist, embarks on an unexpected road trip from Paris to Biarritz with Jean-Pierre, her disillusioned taxi driver. Haunted by her past, Yvonne confronts the guilt of her unwitting complicity in her father’s Nazi collaboration, whose Biarritz home became a site of torture during the occupation. As they travel, old photographs and vivid flashbacks unravel her story—her forced role masking prisoners’ cries with piano scales, the loss of her Jewish friends Myriam and Isi, and her coerced time as a guard at Ravensbrück.
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$12.99Dive into As a Mere Breath, a gripping collection of eight short stories by Markus McDowell that probe the fleeting nature of existence. These tales weave raw emotion with timeless truths. In “Fishhooks,” small choices trap a man in a web of regret. “You Made Your Bed” reveals a life undone by neglect, while “Train Wreck” questions order in Italy’s countryside. Feel King Arthur’s battle-worn soul in “Battle-Weary,” or face the guillotine’s terror in “Louison.” From a coder’s burnout in “Motivation Null” to the sharp sting of “Schadenfreude,” McDowell’s stories resonate with humanity’s struggles and triumphs.
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$12.99The contest and volume was managed and edited by Neela Tudurí- Kłepfisch, editor and writer at Sulis International Press. A panel of six publishers, editors, authors, and book reviewers reviewed more than 50 finalists to choose the six winners. See below for the titles and authors of the winning stories.
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$15.99This collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists, some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life’s ups and downs, peaks, troughs, and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.
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$16.99Two-and-a-half years after Scar officially adopted Comet, they’re living comfortably at the Den with their family and friends. Among them are Scar and Brescia’s new pups: Ellie, Dusty, and Tina!
But after an accident destroys the Den, the strays that used to call it home are forced out into the streets. As they search for safety and a new place to live, scattered throughout Fog Lake City, will they be able to stay together as a family?
Scattered is a heartwarming story of resilience and hope, and as Scar, Comet, and their friends adjust to their new reality, they learn that the Den is more than the dilapidated house on the outskirts. It’s their family and community, and it will live on no matter what.
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$16.99It has been a little over a year since twelve-year-old Eleanor had an enchanting, unforgettable experience in the Togetherwood.
One day, while playing in the snow with her friend Liam, she receives a message summoning them back. This message tells of a dire situation in the Togetherwood that urgently requires their help. With pets Dax and Claire by their side, Eleanor and Liam return to a snowy, wintry Togetherwood full of animals both new and familiar. But along the way, unexpected challenges await them, ones that will even test the bonds they share with each other.
Will the warmth of their friendship be enough in this cold place?
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$16.99On a perilous mountain pass, Niena, the girl known as The Melody of Three, undertakes a treacherous journey with her fairy queen step-grandmother to escape all those who wish to control her. Niena’s gift is also her curse. As the descendant of three races, she is the only one who can play the Evercharm, the lyre used to create the fairy, elf, and human worlds. For sorcerer Christaan De Rein and his trusted apprentice Higgins, he needs Niena for the protection of the Curators. But after one long week into their journey to capture her, it feels as if they are chasing shadows.
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$15.99This collection of short stories presents a varied cast of protagonists, some hardened by life and some still vulnerable. The stories explore how fate can shape the path of life-life’s ups and downs, peaks, troughs, and redemptive moments. The dreamers in these stories look to forge better lives for themselves.
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$13.99Enjoy these five winning short stories from the Riversong Short Story Contest, 2023. Unique, quirky, thought-provoking stories in various contemporary genres.
- “Showpiece” by Mikal Dobrovski
- “A.I. in the Jungle” by Admi Freoman
- “Forest” by Endy O’Hara
- “Looking Through Me” by Tiffany McNamara-Smith
- “Karma and Santayana” by Susanne Perry
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$15.99Fog Lake City has a community of stray dogs called the Den. One of them is a four-year-old male named Scar, who was abandoned at a young age and prefers being alone. Roaming the streets, he discovers a young husky puppy named Comet left in a box in an alleyway. Forming an unexpected bond, Scar and Comet try to survive on the cold winter streets of Fog Lake City. After a sudden encounter with his former owner, Scar feels trapped in between two worlds. Is he a lonely stray or a lovable pet? He now has to decide where he truly belongs and what it means to be a family.
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$15.99Eleven-year-old Eleanor is always exploring the woods in her backyard, searching for new discoveries. But one day something unexpected happens: she finds herself transported to a strange and enchanting world called the Togetherwood. She meets others who have also become lost: Dax, an excitable Labrador retriever, and Claire, a prickly tabby cat. Aided by many of the animals who live there, Eleanor, Dax, and Claire make their way through the Togetherwood to find a way home. In the face of the dangers and trials along the way, will the power of their friendship be enough to save them? And perhaps save someone else, too?
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$15.99As the true identity of the threat to the Guardians reveals itself, they realise how big of a challenge they now face. Determined not to give up, Shumuti leads the others on a desperate journey for knowledge; one that will lead them to uncover ancient secrets about the nature of Magic itself. But their enemies have plans as well, and it may already be too late to prevent them from unfolding.
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$12.99A collection of short stories about the extremes we often find ourselves in—sometimes of our own making. Each story uses the adverb “so” in its title, emphasizing the extreme function of the following adjectives (tired, snowy, long, alive, dense, rude…). McDowell uses fantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, speculative fiction genres to capture his explorations of the human experience.
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$15.99Join Shumati and Sara as they continue their journeys. The Guardians are imprisoned, and The King of Attaching is venturing beyond his borders. They want to rescue their friends, but is it a trap? And is there more to learn about Sara’s abilities that might help them?
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