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Season of Surrender is the eleventh studio album by the American metalcore band August Burns Red. It was released on June 5, 2026, through Fearless Records.
Trampled by Turtles is an American bluegrass-influenced folk band from Duluth, Minnesota. They have released ten full albums, three of which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard bluegrass chart.
Mud is the fourth studio album by American rock band Whiskey Myers. It was released on September 9, 2016, through Wiggy Thump Records in the United States.
Spunky and rebellious, Becky is brought to a weekend getaway at a lake house by her father Jeff in an effort to try to reconnect. The trip immediately takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick, suddenly invade the lake house.
A gory musical farce loosely related to the story of the Alferd Packer expedition of miners into Colorado and resulting trial of Packer for cannibalism. Contains considerable violence.
A thrilling tale of friendship and survival that took indie animation to ecstatic new heights of ambition and imagination, this Academy Award₆winning international sensation follows a courageous cat after its home is devastated by a great flood. As the cat teams up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, the crew must rely on trust, courage, and their wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet.
Once-renowned jockey Remo Manfredi has run out of track. Perpetually inebriated, hopped up on horse drugs, and in hock to a minor mafioso, Remo seems to have a death wish. His girlfriend and fellow jockey Abril is pregnant, but more invested in the libidinous equestrian underworld than in their drab domestic existence. Remo's only hope of getting out of debt and starting a new life is riding on Mishima, a thoroughbred specially imported from Japan for his next big race. When Mishima leaps over the fence, Remo winds up in the hospital with a life-threatening concussion. Hunted by the mob and replaced in Abril's bed by the alluring Ana, Remo dons a disguise and finds himself as herself, wandering the streets of Buenos Aires in a striking mink coat and going by the name Dolores.
The definitive portrait of one of history's most extraordinarily talented women. Go beyond Callas, the original diva, and meet Maria, the woman who longed for a normal life. Told through private letters, unpublished memoirs, performances and TV interviews, the film is the first to tell the life story of the legendary Greek-American opera singer completely in her own words with never-before-seen footage.
Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson's life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit of becoming the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Mystery science theater 3000: MST'ies and bowlers share an enduring love of turkeys, this latest collection of episodes from the cult comedy series Mystery Science Theater 3000 bowls a perfect game four turkeys as comic kingspins Joel, Mike and their robot teammates Tome Servo and Crow riff strike after strike. Not a single instance of bad acting, bad writing or bad filmmaking is spread This promises to be a thanksgiving match for the ages and, needless to say, you will have a ball. Whether it's ten frames or 24 per second, the snarky anarchy of MST3K will be right up your alley. Happy turkey day!
When Rick, a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney, Power Ballad is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
Three grown prodigies, all with a unique genius of some kind, and their mother are staying at the family household. Their father, Royal, had left them long ago, but now returns to make things right with his family.
Years after the onset of the Clone Wars, the Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Confirming the worst fears of Jedi Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force and becomes the Emperor's new apprentice-Darth Vader. The Jedi are decimated, as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Master Yoda are forced into hiding. The only hope for the galaxy are Anakin's own children, a boy and girl who share a heroic destiny.
Cook Eugenie and her boss Dodin have grown fond of one another for over 20 years, and their romance gives rise to dishes that impress even the world's most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie's reluctance to commit, he begins to cook for her.
In Kurdistan, the last residents of Hasankeyf watch as their town disappears under the waters of Erdogan's unstoppable dam project. Promises of modernity strip villagers of their identities, replacing their traditional homes with bleak concrete. As shepherd Rengin and barber Burak navigate a strange new system, where survival depends on obedience, all that remains is family pride and a fragile sense of dignity.
A talented piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
The enchanting novel by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of What You Are Looking For Is In the Library, about five strangers who each seek comfort from a healing hippo ride.
The Court of Venus is an ensnaring romantic fantasy in which a moon-blessed magician is summoned back to the deadly, Tudor-inspired magical court she thought she had escaped; where power is determined by the stars—and the closer you are to the king, the more likely you are to die. Perfect for fans of The Knight and The Moth, The Familiar, and A Darker Shade of Magic.
A newly registered private investigator attempts to track down Alice B. Toklas’s reputed horn in this smart, hilarious, sexy, and unexpectedly poignant detective novel
The story of the movement to protect the jaguar, and the man who devoted his life to saving the species.
The perfectly twisted word-of-mouth horror phenomenon that set the internet on fire.
In The Worst Hard Time, Timothy Egan put the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl at the center of a rich history, told through characters he brought to indelible life. Now he performs the same alchemy with The Big Burn, the largest-ever forest fire in America, a tragedy that cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy.
In Grim Wolds, England, Winifred Notty takes on the role of governess at Ensor House, where she must navigate the twisted dynamics of the dysfunctional Pounds family while suppressing her own violent past; as Christmas approaches, she plans sinister gifts for her charges, revealing her true nature.
It's the summer of '97 and the Scottish town of Pitlaw is itching for change. Enter the Freakslaw--a travelling funfair populated by deviant queers, a contortionist witch, the most powerful fortune teller, and other architects of mayhem. It doesn't take long for the Freakslaw folk to infiltrate Pitlaw's grey world, where the town's teenagers - none more so than Ruth and Derek - are seduced by neon charms and the possibility of escape. But beneath it all, these newcomers are harbouring a darker desire: revenge. And as tensions reach fever pitch between the stoic locals and the dazzling intruders, a violence that's been simmering for centuries is about to be unleashed...
Surprise, you’re dead! Filled with laughter and dread, fear and acceptance, and family bonds even death can't break, this hilarious and moving novel follows a couple forced into unthinkable challenges when, after dying in a plane crash, they find themselves in the lowest tier of heaven
In a rapidly deteriorating world, two best friends pursue a future worth believing in, in this second novel from “one of the best young writers working today” (Catherine Lacey).
A fresh take on Groundhog Day meets Practical Magical and One Italian Summer in this heartfelt novel following a friend group so damaged, only a funeral could reunite them.
A novel about a middle aged court stenographer who must reexamine an ill-advised affair she had with a professor during the summer of the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
For Joanne, her husband Walter, and their children, the move to beautiful Stepford seems almost too good to be true. It is. For behind the town's idyllic facade lies a terrible secret a secret so shattering that no one who encounters it will ever be the same.
In a remote corner of Brazil, life in a forgotten prison takes a sadistic, deadly turn.
A bold, inventive, and fiercely original debut novel that begins with an uncle dead and his tween niece’s private confession to the reader—she and her sister killed him, and they blame the British.
For fans of The Love of My Afterlife and The Seven Year Slip, Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow Natalie Messier’s heartfelt contemporary romance debut follows a woman who gets a second chance at a formative time in her adult life—this time to win the “one that got away.”
An arrestingly beautiful, award-winning novel about separation, migration, and love left behind.
Dive into a world where magic lies hidden just below the surface in this charming urban fantasy full of workplace found family, queer romance, and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian lore, from debut author Jared Poon.
The thrilling, long-awaited return of the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Revenant
From the renowned Russian author of In Memory of Memory, a stunning new dreamlike work about exile and art
Deep within the forest, hidden behind the trees lies a witch - Simran. Her destiny is a thing she'd been forced into, not chosen. And when all is quiet in the wood she feels a familiar tug, drawing her toward her incarnate: A handsome female knight called Vina. Vina's life is bound by knightly duty and by her tale. Walking away from it means the death of the Isle. But seeing it out means destroying the only person who has looked beyond the armor to see the woman inside. There is no easy path to love and in order to free themselves from a tale neither of them chose, the two will need to write a story stronger than the one given to them. But what tale is stronger than The Knight and the Witch?
A ruthless princess and a powerful priestess come together to rewrite the fate of an empire in this “fiercely and unapologetically feminist tale of endurance and revolution set against a gorgeous, unique magical world” (S. A. Chakraborty, author of the The City of Brass).
A murderous android discovers itself in "All Systems Red", a tense science fiction adventure by Martha Wells that interrogates the roots of consciousness through Artificial intelligence. In a corporate-dominated spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. Exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids, for their own safety. But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn't a primary concern. On a distant planet, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied 'droid -- a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module, and refers to itself (though never out loud) as "Murderbot." Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.
Thoughtful, tender, and beautifully written, The Heart-Shaped Tin is a celebration of the fundamentally human urge to keep mementos, even in an increasingly rational age. It will change the way you look at both precious family heirlooms and humble household objects.
In rural 1930s Virginia, a young immigrant mother fights for her dignity and those she loves against America's rising eugenics movement - when widespread support for policies of prejudice drove imprisonment and forced sterilizations based on class, race, disability, education, and country of origin - in this tragic and uplifting novel of social injustice, survival, and hope...
In this latest novel from the award-winning author of The Polyglot Lovers, a writer searching for inspiration in Spain goes on a darkly comic, delightfully absurd journey through an underground society.
While conducting volunteer work in Manhattan in 1888, eighteen-year-old Tabitha and Pearl's fates intertwine with Jack the Ripper as he is hunted by the Gorgon Medusa.
There are no monsters anymore. In the city of Lucille, Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their lives. Then Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood. Pet has come to hunt a monster-- and the shadow of something grim lurks in Redemption's house. How do you save the world from monsters if no one will admit they exist? -- adapted from jacket
El Diablo is in the details in this Latinx pirate fantasy starring a transmasculine nonbinary teen with a mission of revenge, redemption, and revolution--now in paperback!
As World War II draws to a close, refugees try to escape the war's final dangers, only to find themselves aboard a ship with a target on its hull.
At Wilberton Academy, few students are more revered than the members of the elite Wilberton Theatrical Society--a.k.a. the WTS--and no one represents that exclusive club better than Elizabeth Woodward. Breathtakingly beautiful, beloved by all, and a talented thespian, it's no surprise she's starring as Juliet in the WTS's performance of Shakespeare's classic tragedy. But when she's found dead the morning after opening night, the whole school is thrown into chaos. Transfer student Abby Kita was one of the last people to see Elizabeth alive, and when local authorities deem the it-girl's death a suicide, Abby's not convinced--she's sure there's more to Wilberton and the WTS than meets the eye. As she gets tangled in prep school intrigue, Abby quickly realizes that Elizabeth was keeping secrets. Was one of those secrets worth killing for?
When twelve-year-old Rostam Zamini trades a legendary golden mace to a demon prince for popularity on his new home planet, he unknowingly extinguishes its sun, and with the help of new friends and djinns, he races to undo the damage before it is too late.
Sol's desire for perfection and crush on her teammate impacts her performance on the soccer team.
Clovis used to struggle with his temper, but ever since he took over his late grandmother's china shop, he's been learning how to manage it. He pours tea, listens to soothing music, and always keeps Granny's words in mind: "Grace, grace, nothing broken to replace." But when rivals from his football days come to heckle him at the shop, Clovis faces a big challenge that even Granny's words and deep breaths might not be enough for.
Jonty Gentoo is excited by his aunts' stories of the South Pole, so he slips out of the zoo, and sets out to find his ancestrial home--which would be easier if he was not swimming in the wrong direction.
When fifteen-year-old Will is rejected by battleschool, he becomes the reluctant apprentice to the mysterious Ranger Halt, and winds up protecting the kingdom from danger.
Zaza's animal friends aren't feeling well today. What do they need? A visit from Dr. Zaza!
"When Grandma announces she is moving from her big house to a new condo, her daughter and granddaughter step in to help her sort through her things and downsize.
Reluctantly leaving their perfectly quirky, old 4B behind, a spunky girl and her cat Suki must find a way to make their new, plain house feel like home.
Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami's apapachos--hugs that come from Mami's soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs? Maybe...apapachos can come from other people, too. Like Abue's, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddy's, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benito's wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mami's far away, her love is all around. Apapacho love is everywhere!
Ollie learns that the kitten she and Pumpkin, her cat, have been playing with is lost, but after returning it she needs Pumpkin's help to find her own way home.
A 13-year-old boy holds the fate of his family, his neighborhood, and the world in his hands when he discovers that his cat is from a secret realm of warrior cats facing a dangerous enemy.
A Gray Cat Wanders is a charming collection of never-before-seen poems from the late Karla Kuskin, beloved author of The Philharmonic Gets Dressed and many other picture books. Here, Kuskin's unique, witty voice weaves through each poem, creating an exquisite menagerie of verses about animals both mighty and small. Meanwhile, in the art, a gray cat wanders from page to page and can be seen, sometimes hidden, throughout the book. Here is a treasury of animal poems by classic author Karla Kuskin that, coupled with acclaimed artist Marcellus Hall's playful illustrations, will instill in young readers a sense of wonder for the critters around us.
Lyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving. As colors in nature start to change, animals begin gathering items -- squirrels their acorns, crows their treasures, raccoons the bits and pieces needed to fortify their homes. Animals of all species prepare to gather with each other too, for warmth, for affection, for sharing food or stories. With lilting, rhythmic prose, Megan Litwin heralds the beginning of the season and follows the transition of animals and humans as they prepare for the coming winter. Alexandra Finkeldey's striking limited palette, capturing the preparations outside and in, brings this story of love and gratitude to quietly glowing life.
Nonfiction superstar and award-winning creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of Earl Shaffer, the first person to thru-hike all 2,000 plus miles of the Appalachian Trail in one hiking season.
It's the best day of the year: tamale day. Luis and his family have been making and eating [them] all day. ... When Luis, Jacob, and Letty all want the last tamale, there's only one way to choose a winner: a tamale battle! Round one: Dance Battle. Round Two: Lucha Libre Match. Round Three: Arm Wrestle with Abuelita.
A sudden roaring noise rips through the twilight. When the silence returns, a father toad is left lying on the pavement. Gathering his last ounces of strength, he carries his eggs to the salvation of a nearby pond-and from the only unharmed egg hatches an orphan tadpole, Alyte. Barely born and already a survivor, Alyte is forced to escape from birds, bears, and other gods of the river. Along the way, however, he encounters new friends in nature, each of whom teaches him about the world in their own way, awakening him to all of its beauties. From creator Jérémie Moreau, Alyte confronts the often violent, unforgiving nature of the world we live in-as close to us as it is invisible-with the notion of resistance as an act of survival.
This book explains EVERYTHING-from the birth of the universe to the birth of YOU!
Jamie Oliver invites the youngest readers to discover the colorful, tasty world of vegetables. Every page of this sturdy board book is packed with sensory fun: touch the textured vegetables, then lift the flap to see what's inside! Shuck the corn, pop the peas from their pod, and dig up the carrots--each vegetable brings a delicious surprise to explore.
As the leaves change colors and the air starts to crisp, the natural world begins to shift, and so do we. Through vibrant digital woodcut illustrations and lyrical text, award-winning author-illustrator Kari Percival (How to Say Hello to a Worm) captures the magic of fall, inspiring young children to see the ways in which our seasonal routines reflect those of animals and plants in the wild.
Rene and Glumfoot are ready to serve Very Fine Cuisine at the Café at the Edge of the Woods. But when their first customer, an ogre, demands pickled bats and battered mice, Rene is ready to give up! She can't possibly serve such rubbish. Or can she? With a little bit of compromise, perhaps she can satisfy her customer and still serve the most delicious grub.
"When Parker, an anxious little puppy, starts noticing leaves falling all around, he starts to worry. What if the trees run out of leaves altogether? And what will happen when the last leaf falls? Getting increasingly worried, Parker asks Squirrel and Bird and Fox, but they aren't any help at all! And when he runs into wise and gentle Bear, Parker learns that sometimes change isn't always scary and that it can be beautiful.
This highly illustrated book takes young readers behind the scenes to discover exactly how an airport works.
In a nice, loooooooong swamp, lives a nice, loooooooong Horizontal Crocodile whose loooooooong lost best friend is coming over but Horizontal Crocodile s nice, loooooooong house is one HUGE mess! Can he get it cleaned up in time for his best buddy s visit?
Gorgeous illustrations are the star of this fantastical adventure about hidden magic, growing up, and braving the unknown to find yourself.
Sugar Glider is excited to read a book by moonlight, but the moon is nowhere to be found! Traveling through the woods, Sugar Glider realizes that there are plenty of other bright things in the forest at night!
It's not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool--like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much--like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor. All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool she's never heard of...to save her father from imprisonment for a crime she refuses to believe he committed.
From award-winning bookmaker and cartoonist Liam Francis Walsh, this hilarious and heartwarming picture book is all about friendship and finding patience for the ones we love--perfect for young comics fans. Siblings Penny and Albert Penguin just want to have a picnic, but they can't agree on the perfect spot to set down their blanket. This spot is too loud! This spot is too sunny! This spot is taken by a hungry polar bear! After a whole lot of searching (and a little bit of running for their lives), the two decide they're sick of looking and would rather have lunch alone. But they quickly realize it's the people (or the penguins) you're with who make a place perfect. From award-winning cartoonist and bookmaker Liam Francis Walsh comes a hilarious comics-inspired picture book that explores the magic of compromise and celebrates the joy of exploring the outdoors with the people you love.
A parade of wild animals squeaks, squawks, and howls across [this board book]
One baby peeks out upside down. Three babies share a swing. Eight babies ride in a shopping cart. How many squish in a bed? Childlike illustrations, a happy palette of blue and yellow, and vivid numerals from one to ten catch babies' and toddlers' attention in this adorable counting book from Forest Xiao.