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Winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature Jon Fosse said farewell to theory early in his career, choosing poetry, fiction, and drama as his mediums of choice. Here, however, in a selection from his two books of essays, we see just how incisive a critic and memoirist he can be. Not only including a generous portion of Fosse's writing on literature and theater-including the irresistible "Thomas Bernhard and His Grandfather"-this collection also includes such personal essays such as "My Dear Ne

Absolution serves as the long-awaited conclusion to Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach Trilogy, offering closure to lingering mysteries while also introducing new questions and surprises. Structured in three parts, the novel delves into new expeditions and explores the origins of Area X. With brilliant storytelling and unsettling themes, "Absolution" solidifies the Southern Reach Trilogy as a landmark in speculative fiction.

"Star One's highly anticipated comeback performance is interrupted as mysterious assailants burst onto the stage! However, unlike last time, Star One wield their own magic and spring into action--all except Eugene. Although he helps as much as he can, his lack of magic limits what he can do. When one of the attackers rushes straight for him, Eugene is completely defenseless... that is, until the strange stray cat he picked up appears in a flash of light...!"--

"In an age when magic idols reign supreme, Star One is just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill, Tier-Two boy band at best. Though the five members have been giving it their all for the past three years, their lack of magic remains a hopelessly insurmountable wall, and with their company turning their back on them, it seems to be the end of the road for their careers. Just when things can't get any worse, a sudden attack during a performance puts their lives in danger -- until leader Soule unleashes ne

"As he scrambles to save Mino's deteriorating soul, Jaehwan is suddenly transported to a strange dimension. There, he faces a mysterious old man who wields a power similar to his own-the power of Awakening! His interest is piqued when the ancient warrior claims to have known the Dream Demon Mulak, the cryptic architect of the Nightmare Tower that appeared on Earth! But before the man can tell the full story, an aura of bottomless dread descends upon the fortress. Something has awakened, somethin

"The tutorial is over, and Jaehwan's journey continues in the vast realm of Chaos! After years of solitude inside the Tower, he finds himself in the company of others once again. But something seems...off with these people. When the terrible truth about Chaos finally dawns on him, Jaehwan must find the answer to the question--what does it mean to be human?"--Back cover.

"A tower one day appeared in the skies, standing out as a beacon of chaos and apocalypse. A heroic and powerful lot known as Walkers cleared the tower floors in order to save humanity, until the day that the Stone of Regression was discovered. Walkers could now "return" to the past, and slowly, everyone left. The brave few who remained formed Carpe Diem, a group of people who refused to abandon the world and represented humanity's last hope. But once the last Walker reached floor 100, he no long

"Raeliana is putting on her detective cap! Set on unraveling the secrets behind her strange reincarnation, she starts digging into original-Raeliana's past--which happens to entail an extended leave from the duke's mansion. In light of her recent rejection of Noah's advances and Justin Shamal's persistent flirtations, this investigation may be just what she needs. Little does she know, the fated meeting between Beatrice and the duke has finally come to pass! With plot point after plot point from

After being summoned to the palace by Noah's half brother, King Siathrich, Raeliana is forced to stay there and confront the future of her relationship with Noah. Obviously, they have feelings for each other, but the ever-present weight of Beatrice's existence complicates things. Still, Raeliana isn't going to wait around for her Duke Charming to save her. She's got a plan--but so does the universe!

Raeliana is off to the temple for the torch ceremony. But what should be an uneventful encounter is turned on its head when she meets legendary high priest Heika Demint! Meanwhile, Vivian Shamal is determined to take Noah for herself-and desperate times call for desperate (and dangerous) measures. And despite everything against them, Noah and Raeliana continue to grow closer...

Raeliana McMillan thought her fake engagement to Duke Noah Wynknight was helping her escape death. Instead, she finds that he's a different kind of danger.

"Duke Wynknight, I would like to propose a deal." Eunha Park thought she was getting another chance at life when she awoke in the world of a novel. The only problem? Raeliana McMillan, the character she was reborn as, is fated to be killed by her fiance´! For the sake of her survival, she comes up with an idea--get into a fake marriage with a man more powerful than her groom-to-be. But when that protection comes in the form of Noah Wynknight, the duke with a warm smile and cold heart, Raeliana r

"Logan Francis Silverstone and I were complete opposites. I danced, and he stood still. He was quiet, while I ran my mouth. He struggled to find a smile, and I refused to frown. The night I saw the darkness that truly lived inside of him, I couldn't lookaway. We were broken together, yet somehow whole. We were wrong together, but always right. We were the stars that burned across the night sky, searching for a wish, praying for better tomorrows. Until the day I lost him. He threw us away with on

When she finally gets a chance to resurrect her dying career, controversial queer LA author Astrid Dahl finds her worst vice rearing its ugly head-the Patricia Highsmith, a blend of Adderall, alcohol and cigarettes, resulting in blackouts and a disturbingseries of events.

Returning to Katmere Academy, Grace is haunted by fragments of days she has no recollection of living. She is struggling to understand who, or what, she really is. But just as she starts to feel safe again, Hudson is back with a vengeance. He insists there are secrets Grace doesn't know about, threatening to drive a wedge between her Jaxon. The Circle is caught in a power play and the Vampire Court is trying to drag Grace into their world. The only thing Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving

"An electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic. Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She's a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland's dangers-deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beasts-to deliver her wares. Her most valuable carg

"An electrifying, gritty fantasy from debut author Hana Lee that takes a royal messenger on a high-speed chase across a climate-ravaged wasteland, featuring motorcycles, monsters, and magic. Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She's a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland's dangers-deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beasts-to deliver her wares. Her most valuable carg

"Anahrod lives only for survival, forging her own way through the harsh jungles of the Deep with her titan drake by her side. Even when an adventuring party saves her from capture by a local warlord, she is eager to return to her solitary life. But this is no ordinary rescue. It's Anahrod's past catching up with her. These cunning misfits-and their frustratingly appealing dragonrider ringleader-intend to spirit her away to the dragon-ruled sky cities, where they need her help to steal from a dra