In these sharp essays, James Baldwin examines racial conflict in mid-20th century America, from the streets of Harlem to the cafes of Europe, with clear thought and deep feeling that still connects with readers today.
A haunted math whiz, shackled by a dark past, finds an unexpected and dangerous solace in the arms of a tattooed, volatile boxer known as 'The Hurricane,' proving some fights are worth every risk.
Abandoned to the brutal streets of 1871 New York, a young girl named Moth navigates the treacherous Bowery and the horrifying myth of the 'virgin cure' in her desperate fight for independence and survival.
In a future where war has ravaged Earth's resources, a fourteen-year-old gamer becomes humanity's last hope, piloting battle drones in a virtual war for control of the solar system.
Alice Liddell Hargreaves lived a life of passion, privilege, and wartime tragedy, always touched by the whimsical world she inspired and the professor who immortalized her.
Princess Mia navigates a whirlwind of leaked wedding plans, political schemes, and a shocking royal secret, all while trying to prove she's ready to marry her true love and rule Genovia.
Before he was a hero, a young Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III navigates the challenges of Viking adolescence, where the biggest problems are not just swordfights and shipwrecks, but learning how to not be eaten by his own dragon.
Tory Brennan and her friends, gifted with enhanced canine abilities, must find a legendary pirate's treasure to save their research institute from closing, battling ruthless rivals driven by greed.
Warsan Shire's first collection reclaims silenced sensuality and truths within Islamic narratives, striking the heart with its unsettling brilliance and clear language.
A guarded woman looking for a dominant man strong enough to break through her tough exterior gets involved with a formidable Master who is secretly a cop, forcing her to face her past and learn to trust.
After a reunion with his widowed Jewish philosopher friend and former teacher, a man's identity unravels following a street attack, forcing him to confront what it means to belong, to suffer, and to be 'Jewish' in a world of inherited narratives and personal truths.
A young girl's quiet summer changes when her uncle arrives, teaching her to see the extraordinary in everyday life and strengthening family bonds through unexpected events.
From the Soviet Union's past to its war-torn present, interconnected lives deal with censorship, sacrifice, and art's ability to rewrite history, one altered photograph and forgotten song at a time.
A solitary vampire, haunted by a black rose from her human past, finds her centuries-long isolation shattered by a mysterious pursuer who threatens to unravel her carefully constructed nocturnal existence.
Stranded in the Northern Californian wilderness, two feuding, stargazing teens must navigate treacherous terrain and their own explosive chemistry, discovering that some connections are as inevitable as the constellations.
In 1915 Knoxville, a sudden car accident shatters the Follet family's domestic world, forcing them to confront the sorrow of a husband and father's untimely death.
In 1950s Mississippi, a sassy young girl navigates eccentric family schemes, peculiar Southern society, and a daddy who tries to resurrect her for cash, all while dreaming of the Miss America Pageant.
In post-war London, West Indian immigrants, led by the thoughtful Moses, find that the 'glitter-city' is a difficult place where they must build strength against racism and poverty, all while longing for home.
Hired to investigate the supposed suicide of a Cambridge dropout, private investigator Cordelia Gray uncovers hidden desires and deceptions, realizing the death was a planned murder.
A young man, driven by his brother's disappearance, must outwit a deadly, intelligent tower and master magic to confront a goddess and uncover the spire's secrets.
Ellie and her friends' hidden refuge fills with war orphans, forcing them to face both the enemy outside and challenges within their sanctuary when visitors arrive.
A lone terrorist unleashes a biological weapon, turning a New York City teenager's head cold into a gruesome act of self-cannibalization, sparking a silent race against a global pandemic with real-world implications.
