The ultimate collector’s item for fans of the epic fantasy series that inspired HBO’s Game of Thrones—a boxed set featuring gorgeous leather-cloth-bound editions of the first five novels!
The Mayan god of death sends a young woman on a harrowing, life-changing journey in this dark, one-of-a-kind fairy tale inspired by Mexican folklore.
“A spellbinding fairy tale rooted in Mexican mythology . . . Gods of Jade and Shadow is a magical fairy tale about identity, freedom, and love, and it's like nothing you've read before.”—Bustle
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Tyrant, blackmailer, racketeer, murderer - his influence reaches every level of American society. Meet Don Corleone, a friendly man, a just man, a reasonable man. The deadliest lord of the Cosa Nostra. The Godfather. But no man can stay on top forever, not when he has enemies on both sides of the law. As the ageing Vito Corleone nears the end of a long life of crime, his sons must step up to manag
This book explores Kabbalah, a mystical Jewish tradition from the 12th century, covering themes like creation myths, the tree of life, the Hebrew alphabet's significance, and the Zohar. It traces Kabbalah's medieval roots and its enduring appeal, offering insights into its profound spiritual ideas.
TIME's Most Anticipated: Nobel laureate's rediscovered novel. Ana Magdalena Bach, married for 27 years, takes a yearly journey to her mother's island grave, seeking a new lover for a night amid the sultry Caribbean. Until August is a joyous, profound meditation on freedom, regret, self-transformation, and love—an unexpected gift from a literary giant.
From the bestselling author of The Tiger's Wife, a magical tale unfolds in The Morningside, a submerged city. Silvia, expelled from her ancestral home, uncovers family secrets through her aunt Ena's folktales. Enchanted, she delves into the mysterious life of Bezi Duras, risking everything to unravel her haunted past. The Morningside explores origin stories and aspirations.
Stephen King's The Stand is a gripping apocalyptic tale of a world ravaged by plague, caught in a battle between good and evil. This edition features illustrations by Bernie Wrightson and is part of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions. With bonded-leather bindings, gilt edging, and ribbon bookmarks, these beautifully crafted books are a must-have for any home library.
In Emily Henry's novel, Daphne's love story takes an unexpected turn when Peter leaves her for his best friend. Stranded in Waning Bay, Michigan, she becomes roommates with Petra's ex, Miles. Opposites attract in this scruffy town, and a tenuous friendship blooms. Miles convinces Daphne to give Waning Bay a chance, leading to a summer of unexpected twists. A charming tale of love and friendship.
Layla Dupree has given up on love. She's waded through all the fish in the sea, each one more disappointing than the last. Apparently, owning the bakery at Inglewild's most romantic destination does not help one's love life-despite Layla's best efforts. All she wants is a partner who gives her butterflies, not someone who ghosts her at dinner and leaves her with the check.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover Thrawn´s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigma
In A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James combines masterful storytelling with his unrivaled skill at characterization and his meticulous eye for detail to forge a novel of dazzling ambition and scope.On December 3, 1976, just before the Jamaican general election and two days before Bob Marley was to play the Smile Jamaica Concert to ease political tensions in Kingston, seven unnamed gunm
“A daring romp through the solar system and a worthy successor to 2001.”—Carl Sagan
Nine years after the disastrous Discovery mission to Jupiter in 2001, a joint U.S.-Soviet expedition sets out to rendezvous with the derelict spacecraft—to search the memory banks of the mutinous computer HAL 9000 for clues to what went wrong…and what became of Commander Dave Bowman.
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Arthur C. Clarke´s 2061: Odyssey Three is truly a masterful elaboration on one man´s epic vision of the universe.
Only rarely does a novelist weave a tapestry so compelling that it captures the imagination of the entire world. But that is precisely what Arthur C. Clarke accomplished with 2001: A Space Odyssey.
It is even more unusual that an author is able to complement so well-receive
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“3001 is not just a page-turner, plugged in to the great icons of HAL and the monoliths, but a book of wisdom too, pithy and provocative.”—New Scientist
The body of Frank Poole, lost for a thousand years since the computer HAL caused his death en route to Jupiter