Barchester series. Vintage Classics UK edition, read once.

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

California

Doctor Thorne

ad4b1e64-3cac-4b67-8339-c9ada34bc97d-1

Kwame Mbalia

Middle Grade anthology following young Black boys. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood

"17 stories celebrating Black boyhood"--Jacket.

Black Boy Joy

09cde1ec-61c9-43d2-b593-ba1ccf65b290-1

Jenn Marie Thorne

Excellent condition, remainder mark on bottom of pages.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

After her mother's death, Kate meets the father she did not know she had, joins his presidential campaign, and when what she truly believes flies in the face of the campaign's talking points, Kate must decide what is best.

The Wrong Side of Right

87416974-9826-4b4b-a5dc-9813880d880d-1

Rebecca Ross

From Rebecca Ross, acclaimed author of The Queen's Rising duology, comes a story about magic, vengeance, and the captivating power of dreams. A must-read for fans of The Hazel Wood and The Night Circus. The realm of Azenor has spent years plagued by a curse. Every new moon, magic flows from the nearby mountain and brings nightmares to life. Only magicians--who serve as territory wardens--stand between people and their worst dreams. Clementine Madigan is ready to take over as the warden of her small town, but when two magicians arrive to challenge her, she is unknowingly drawn into a century-old conflict. She seeks revenge, but as she gets closer to Phelan, one of the handsome young magicians, secrets--as well as romance--begins to rise. To fight the realm's curse, which seems to be haunting her every turn, Clementine must unite with her rival. But will their efforts be enough to save Azenor from the nightmares that lurk around every corner?

Dreams Lie Beneath

2e01ae2b-d933-4225-a583-d23c03215663-1

Kim Johnson

While writing letters to Innocence X, a justice-seeking project, asking them to help her father, an innocent black man on death row, teenaged Tracy takes on another case when her brother is accused of killing his white girlfriend.

This Is My America

6ed99693-4d38-41c2-a931-548827ac55fd-1

Jennifer Saint

The Mesmerising Story of the Only Female Argonaut

Atalanta

0943dac8-bd85-410d-95c3-dccf8ca755f8-1

Jen Wang

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

A fairy tale for any age, Jen Wang's The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.

Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:

Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride--or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia--the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!

Sebastian's secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances--one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone's secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family.

This title has Common Core connections.

The Prince and the Dressmaker

185f100d-5e51-4647-8fe7-29e135cd8aae-1

K. O'Neill

(a Graphic Novel)

Being a Moth Keeper is a huge responsibility and a great honor, but what happens when the new Moth Keeper decides to take a break from the moon and see the sun for the first time? From the author of the beloved Tea Dragon Society comes a must-read for fans of the rich fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki and the magical adventures of Witch Hat Atelier.

Anya is finally a Moth Keeper, the protector of the lunar moths that allow the Night-Lily flower to bloom once a year. Her village needs the flower to continue thriving and Anya is excited to prove her worth and show her thanks to her friends with her actions, but what happens when being a Moth Keeper isn't exactly what Anya thought it would be?

Night after night, it is lonely in the desert, with only one lantern for light. Still, Anya is eager to prove her worth, to show her thanks to her friends and her village. But is it worth the cost? And yet something isn't right. When Anya glimpses the one thing that could destroy what she's meant to protect, her village and the lunar moths are left to deal with the consequences.

K. O'Neill brings to life a beautifully illustrated fantasy with lush, gorgeous art and intricate world-building. A story about coming of age and community, The Moth Keeper is filled with magic, hope, and friendship.

"Expressing quiet resilience, this story lifts up nature's symbiotic relationships and the power of community." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

The Moth Keeper

c2304ba9-4e0b-4dc1-8ed0-c4aa48cf578b-1

Fabulism / contemporary story, OCD representation.

A Flash of Fireflies

ebc4eae4-2163-4d8c-822f-addbea722f9f-0

Robin Benway

Never read. Cinderella stepsisters prequel.

"Blood is blood...and one way or another, we all bleed."

Drizella and Anastasia only know one thing for certain: they will never end up like their mother, Lady Tremaine. When their father left them as young girls, he took what was left of their family's fortune and their mother's dignity with him. A few years and one deceased stepfather later, the only version of Lady Tremaine that Drizella and Anastasia know is a bitter and cruel head of house. Anastasia and Drizella have promised themselves--and each other--that they'll be different. They'll find love, see the world, and never let their hearts go cold.

But both sisters are all too aware of what it can mean when cast into disfavor with their mother, and fueled by Lady Tremaine's tendencies to pit the daughters against one another, Drizella and Anastasia are locked into a complicated waltz of tenuous sisterhood. On the cusp of the royal debut party--their one chance to impress the Prince and live up to their mother's expectations--the sisters at last get a glimpse of what life could be like outside of Lady Tremaine's intentions: Drizella discovering a love of science and Anastasia sparking a secret romance. But never underestimate the power a mother whose greatest talents lie in manipulation, and the sisters may learn that even the cruelest of hearts can spill blood.

This first book in the new Disney Villains Dark Ascension series by National Book Award-winning author Robin Benway explores the complex sibling rivalry between the two wicked stepsisters from Cinderella that turned them into the characters we know today.



The Dark Ascension Series: the Wicked Ones

2fd1fae1-8b23-43bd-b376-19b43f532932-1

Lot of 10 paperback books in the Inspector Montalbano mystery series: 

Game of Mirrors, The Smell of the Night, The Pyramid of Mud, Rounding the Mark, The Paper Moon, The Patience of the Spider, The Safety Net, Voice of the Violin, A Beam of Light, The Dance of the Seagull

In Good condition.

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

LOT OF 10 Inspector Montalbano Mysteries

Stephen Graham Jones

Joana Lafuente

Rafael Albuquerque

Read once. Post apocalyptic time travel story.

Earthdivers, Vol. 1: Kill Columbus

8ebbc4e4-a7fd-4296-b189-c8bfe0837617-1

Francesca Zappia

The villagers of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town.

From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder-mystery infused with magic and inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm.

Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble.

When Heike, the village's young tailor, discovers a body on the road, she goes looking for who is responsible. But her quest only leads to more strange happenings around Greymist Fair.

Inspired by the original, bloody, lesser-known fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, acclaimed author Francesca Zappia crafts an enthralling murder-mystery that will keep readers turning the pages. Told from multiple points of view, with each narrative building on the crime discovered by Heike, Greymist Fair examines the themes of childhood fears, growing into adult responsibilities, and finding a place to call home amid the trials of life and death.

Features chapter decorations by the author throughout, as well as a map.

Greymist Fair

bfed0e19-f88b-489d-ad9e-309eb81e6d51-1

Anthony Trollope

First Barchester novel, Vintage Classics edition.

The first book in Anthony Trollope's funny, warm, well-loved Barchester Chronicles--perfect for Austen fans The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a church-run almshouse for elderly men. In the ensuing furor, Septimus Harding, the almshouse's well-meaning warden, finds himself pitted against his daughter's suitor Dr. John Bold, a zealous local reformer. Matters are not improved when Harding's abrasive son-in-law, Archdeacon Grantly, leaps into the fray to defend him against a campaign Bold begins in the national press. An affectionate and wittily satirical view of the workings of the Church of England, this novel is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding's intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.

The Warden

4e2e6899-78d0-4dea-9e69-fcc8557f8db4-1

Carrie Hope Fletcher

UK paperback, loosely inspired by Ballet Shoes.

Slight yellowing on pages, otherwise excellent condition.

A contemporary re-imagining of the much-loved classic Ballet Shoes from bestselling author and acclaimed performer Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Inspired by the much-loved classic Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild, Into the Spotlight is a magical new story from bestselling author and acclaimed performer Carrie Hope Fletcher.

Brilliant Aunt Maude visits seasides the world over and has become quite the pebble collector. Pebbles of all shapes, sizes and colours and even one that looked a bit like Elvis Presley if you squinted a bit.

Her favourite pebbles, however, are Marigold, Mabel and Morris. One by one, and by strange and unusual ways, each child arrives at the stage door of Brilliant Aunt Maude's theatre in the heart of London, home to an extraordinary cast of performers. There's Dante the miraculous magician, Petunia the storyteller and seventy-year-old contortionists - the Fortune Sisters! But ticket sales are dwindling and the curtains might have to close - for the final time.

Until one day, as the Pebbles are exploring the many nooks and crannies of the theatre, they stumble upon something they were never meant to find . . . something that just might save the theatre after all . . .

Into the Spotlight

462228a9-baa5-42c0-858c-26147ea094b1-1

"A dynamic start to a series with a refreshingly original premise." --Kirkus Reviews on The Magnolia Sisters She always followed the path of least resistance...until it leads her to a small town where she can follow her dreams. When Emma Cantrell's marriage imploded, she learned a fast and painful lesson about trusting her heart. Then, on a visit to Magnolia, North Carolina, to see her brother, an elegant, if dilapidated, mansion for sale presents the opportunity to start over. Risking everything on her dream of opening the Wildflower Inn, Emma buys the house...just as the storm of the century hits, severely damaging the structure. But a chance meeting with Holly, a bride-to-be in desperate need of a new venue, gives her hope...and the name of a contractor who'll work fast and cheap, allowing Emma to repair the inn in time to host the wedding and save her investment. A furniture builder who hasn't picked up a tool in the five years since his wife died, Cameron Mitchell has no intention of agreeing to help this beautiful--and, he'd guess, entitled--woman insisting that he fix her inn. Until he learns that Emma was sent by Holly, the little sister of his late wife. Grudgingly, Cameron agrees to do the work, with one condition: that he be left completely alone. But the more time they spend together, the more Emma touches a part of his heart he was sure died long ago, forcing him to try making peace with his past. The Carolina Girls

Firefly Season

c0909f72-54a2-495a-b80b-304ce8d227f9-1

Susie Steiner

A Novel

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A page-turning mystery that brings to life a complex and strong-willed detective assigned to a high-risk missing persons case * Features a bonus chapter leading up to Susie Steiner's next Manon Bradshaw novel, Persons Unknown "An extraordinarily assured police procedural in the tradition of Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George."--Joseph Finder, author of The Fixer "Surprise-filled . . . one of the most ambitious police procedurals of the year. Detective Bradshaw's biting wit is a bonus."--The Wall Street Journal "Missing, Presumed has future BBC miniseries written all over it."--Redbook "A highly charismatic and engaging story."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This combination of police procedural and an unfolding family drama that continuously twists and turns will work well for fans of Kate Atkinson and Tana French."--Booklist At thirty-nine, Manon Bradshaw is a devoted and respected member of the Cambridgeshire police force, and though she loves her job, what she longs for is a personal life. Single and distant from her family, she wants a husband and children of her own. One night, after yet another disastrous Internet date, she turns on her police radio to help herself fall asleep--and receives an alert that sends her to a puzzling crime scene. Edith Hind--a beautiful graduate student at Cambridge University and daughter of the surgeon to the Royal Family--has been missing for nearly twenty-four hours. Her home offers few clues: a smattering of blood in the kitchen, her keys and phone left behind, the front door ajar but showing no signs of forced entry. Manon instantly knows that this case will be big--and that every second is crucial to finding Edith alive. The investigation starts with Edith's loved ones: her attentive boyfriend, her reserved best friend, her patrician parents. As the search widens and press coverage reaches a frenzied pitch, secrets begin to emerge about Edith's tangled love life and her erratic behavior leading up to her disappearance. With no clear leads, Manon summons every last bit of her skill and intuition to close the case, and what she discovers will have shocking consequences not just for Edith's family but for Manon herself. Suspenseful and keenly observed, Missing, Presumed is a brilliantly twisting novel of how we seek connection, grant forgiveness, and reveal the truth about who we are. Praise for Missing, Presumed "[A] smart, stylish novel."--The New York Times Book Review "Nuanced suspense that's perfect for Kate Atkinson fans."--People "Drenched in character and setting, with pinpoint detail that breathes life and color into every sentence."--The News & Observer "A vein of dark humor pulses beneath this compelling whodunit with an appealing, complicated heroine at its center."--Publishers Weekly "You might come to Missing, Presumed for the police procedural; you'll stay for the layered, authentic characters that Steiner brings to life."--Bethanne Patrick, NPR "Where [Susie] Steiner excels is in the depth and clarity with which she depicts her characters. . . . It all adds up to a world that feels much bigger than the novel in which it is contained."--The Guardian "Missing, Presumed is fast-paced, twisty and full of realistic characters and scenarios."--Vancouver Sun

Missing, Presumed

cbaca01b-b1b4-496f-9c5b-3b27550a2d27

Roshani Chokshi

Unread copy, UK edition hardcover. Genderswapped Rebecca or Bluebeard vibes.

'Gorgeous and ornate' Holly Black

'Lingers like a fever dream' V.E. Schwab

Do not look. Do not ask. Do not pry.

A sumptuous, gothic story about an obsessive female friendship cursed to end in tragedy, a marriage unraveled by dark secrets, and the danger of believing in fairy tales - the breathtaking adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi.

Once upon a time, a man who believed in fairy tales married a beautiful, mysterious woman named Indigo Maxwell-Casteñada. He was a scholar of myths. She was heiress to a fortune. They exchanged gifts and stories and believed they would live happily ever after - and in exchange for her love, Indigo extracted a promise: that her bridegroom would never pry into her past.

But when Indigo learns that her estranged aunt is dying and the couple is forced to return to her childhood home, the House of Dreams, the bridegroom soon finds himself unable to resist. For within the crumbling manor's extravagant rooms and musty halls, there lurks the shadow of another girl: Azure, Indigo's dearest childhood friend, who disappeared without a trace.

As the house slowly reveals his wife's secrets, the bridegroom will be forced to choose between reality and fantasy, even if doing so threatens to destroy their marriage . . . or their lives.

Combining the lush, haunting atmosphere of Mexican Gothic with the dreamy enchantment of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, The Last Tale of the Flower Bride is a spellbinding and darkly romantic page-turner about love and lies, secrets and betrayal, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.

'A fairy tale in the oldest and truest sense' Alix E. Harrow

'A shimmering tapestry' Yangsze Choo

'Dark, haunting, and thrumming with mystery, magic, and love' Sue Lynn Tan

'An opulent, engrossing tale' Kiran Millwood Hargrave

'Darkly gorgeous and utterly entrancing' Shannon Chakraborty

'An intoxicating fever dream' Emily Henry

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

fd4918b6-a813-41b7-b7ed-6a8f59c1ade8-1

Brigid Kemmerer

Unread copy, 3rd in series, UK paperback.

Emberfall is torn between supporters of Rhen and Grey, who agreed not to attack for two months, while Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow well and is beginning to question her alliance with Grey.

A Vow So Bold and Deadly

64172eb1-cb9e-473b-b797-6ba11eb6976a-1

Unread copy, second in series, UK paperback.

Discover the epic Cursebreaker series from Brigid Kemmerer, in this eagerly awaited sequel to the bestselling A Curse So Dark and Lonely. Find the heir, win the crown. Win the crown, save the kingdom.Harper has freed Prince Rhen from the curse that almost destroyed his kingdom. But all is not well; rumours are rife that there is a rival heir with a stronger claim to the throne and that 'Princess' Harper of Disi is nothing but a fraud.Grey has fled the castle carrying a terrible secret. When he is discovered by soldiers and returned to Ironrose by force, Grey's allegiances begin to shift. And as he grows closer to an enemy princess, he is forced to decide whether he will stand against Rhen for the crown he never wanted ...Hungry for more fantasy romance? Don't miss Brigid Kemmerer's next heart-stopping series, Defy the Night, available now.

A Heart So Fierce and Broken

c82c7d5f-0d4c-40eb-a4ac-76e2d7d61084-1

Beth Lincoln

Instant New York Times Bestseller!

"Knives Out feel by way of Lemony Snicket...This archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"The suspenseful denouement is positively writhing with twists." --Booklist, starred review

On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. 
Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-maker.

Shenanigan is getting ready for the big Swift Family Reunion and plotting her next great scheme: hunting for Grand-Uncle Vile's long-lost treasure. She's excited to finally meet her arriving relatives--until one of them gives Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude a deadly shove down the stairs.

So what if everyone thinks she'll never be more than a troublemaker, just because of her name? Shenanigan knows she can become whatever she wants, even a detective. And she's determined to follow the twisty clues and catch the killer.

Deliciously suspenseful and delightfully clever, The Swifts is a remarkable debut that is both brilliantly contemporary and instantly classic. A celebration of words and individuality, it's packed with games, wordplay, and lots and lots of mischief as Shenanigan sets out to save her family and define herself in a world where definitions are so important.

Cover may vary.

The Swifts: a Dictionary of Scoundrels

93067984-a5d8-4b04-90e8-78393c8d7791-1

Jacqueline Woodson

National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson brings readers a powerful story that delves deeply into life’s burning questions about time and memory and what we take with us into the future. It seems like Sage’s whole world is on fire the summer before she starts seventh grade. As house after house burns down, her Bushwick neighborhood gets referred to as “The Matchbox” in the local newspaper. And while Sage prefers to spend her time shooting hoops with the guys, she’s also still trying to figure out her place inside the circle of girls she’s known since childhood. A group that each day, feels further and further away from her. But it’s also the summer of Freddy, a new kid who truly gets Sage. Together, they reckon with the pain of missing the things that get left behind as time moves on, savor what’s good in the present, and buoy each other up in the face of destruction. And when the future comes, it is Sage’s memories of the past that show her the way forward. Remember Us speaks to the power of both letting go . . . and holding on.

Remember Us

6613626e-e556-4c27-ac7a-52e3e25eea12-1

Justine Pucella Winans

Read once. Spooky middle grade with nonbinary main character.

Too Bright to See meets Doll Bones in this spooky, atmospheric adventure about a reluctant hero’s journey into a terrifying other world.

The Otherwoods

c4bc2819-1fca-4804-a217-dedf25f201de-1

Melinda Taub

A sparkling, witchy reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, told from the perspective of the troublesome and--according to her--much-maligned youngest Bennet sister, Lydia. In this exuberant reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story from her own perspective. Some facts are well known: Mrs. Bennet suffers from her nerves; Mr. Bennet suffers from Mrs. Bennet, and all five daughters suffer from an estate that is entailed only to male heirs. But Lydia also suffers from entirely different concerns: her best-loved sister Kitty is really a barn cat, and Wickham is every bit as wicked as the world believes him to be, but what else would you expect from a demon? And if you think Mr. Darcy was uptight about dancing etiquette, wait till you see how he reacts to witchcraft. Most of all, Lydia has yet to learn that when you're a witch, promises have power . . . Full of enchantment, intrigue, danger, and boundless magic, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, has all the irreverent wit, strength, and romance of Pride and Prejudice--while offering a highly unexpected redemption for the wildest Bennet sister.

Browse by categories

Anthony Trollope

Doctor Thorne

Kwame Mbalia

Black Boy Joy

Jenn Marie Thorne

The Wrong Side of Right

Rebecca Ross

Dreams Lie Beneath

Kim Johnson

This Is My America

Jennifer Saint

Atalanta

Jen Wang

The Prince and the Dressmaker

K. O'Neill

The Moth Keeper

Aisha Bushby

A Flash of Fireflies

Robin Benway

The Dark Ascension Series: the Wicked Ones

Andrea Camilleri

LOT OF 10 Inspector Montalbano Mysteries

Stephen Graham Jones; Joana Lafuente; Rafael Albuquerque

Earthdivers, Vol. 1: Kill Columbus

Francesca Zappia

Greymist Fair

Anthony Trollope

The Warden

Carrie Hope Fletcher

Into the Spotlight

Michelle Major

Firefly Season

Susie Steiner

Missing, Presumed

Roshani Chokshi

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride

Brigid Kemmerer

A Vow So Bold and Deadly

Brigid Kemmerer

A Heart So Fierce and Broken

Beth Lincoln

The Swifts: a Dictionary of Scoundrels

Jacqueline Woodson

Remember Us

Justine Pucella Winans

The Otherwoods

Melinda Taub

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch

Get The App