Dear Reader,If you have not read anything about the Baudelaire orphans, then before you read even one more sentence, you should know this: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny are kindhearted and quick-witted, but their lives, I am sorry to say, are filled with

From amazon.com:As Brandon Sanderson's #1 bestselling Skyward series celebrates its third volume, Cytonic, travel back in time to the origin of Cytonics in the novella Defending Elysium.Centuries before Spensa looked skyward from the planet Detri

GET READYTO BESPOOKED!It was eleven o'clock at night.  Peter was in bed on the second floor of the old house where he lived alone.  It had gotten so chilly, he went downstairs to turn up the heat.As Peter was on his way back to bed, a b

Dear Reader,If you have picked up this book with the hope of finding a simple and cheery tale, I'm afraid you have picked up the wrong book altogether.  The story may seem cheery at first, when the Baudelaire children spend time in the compa

From amazon.com:NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The third book in an epic series about a girl who will travel beyond the stars to save the world she loves from destruction from the author of the Reckoners series, the Mistborn trilogy, and the Stormlight

GOLD FEVERCatlow heard the legend of the Mexican gold.  Catlow hijacked the mule train carrying it.  Catlow knew the U.S. law and the entire Mexican Army was at his backside.  Catlow didn't give a damn.  He knew all the answer

LIGHTNINGWITH A GUNGaylord Riley set up a cattle range bordering Dark Canyon... a tough stretch of country.  Rustlers used it to drive stolen cattle across the mountains, north to south.  Desperate men skulked in it when they were in troubl

WITH EXTENSIVE COMMENTARY BY -ALBUS DUMBLESORETHE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as HARRY POTTER AND TIE DEATHLY HALLOWS.  Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new tr

Dear Reader,I'm sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant.  It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children.  Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives

From amazon.com:The #1 New York Times bestseller!From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series, the Mistborn trilogy, and the Stormlight Archive comes the second book in an epic series about a girl with a secret in a dangerous

ARE YOU BRAVEENOUGH FORSCARY STORIES?Some boys and girls were at a party one night.  There was a graveyard down the street, and they were talking about how scary it was."Don't ever stand on a grave after dark," one of the boys said.  "T

From amazon.com:A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series, Words of Radiance, and the internationally bestselling Mistborn series, comes the first book in an epic new series a

Every evening as soon as it got dark, Mr. Fox would say yo Mrs. Fox, "Well, my darling, what shall it be this time?  A plump chicken from Boggis?  A duck or a goose from Bunce?  Or a nice turkey from Bean?"  And when Mrs. Fox had

Praise forTHE Mutant Mushroom TAKEOVER"Packed to the gills with fun."- KIRKUS REVIEWS"A fun debut novel with an action-packed climax that will leave readers eager to scope out the weirder side of nature."- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

From amazon.com:You know it’s time to reconsider your life choices when…Where do I start?Technically, it could have been worse. My visit to the dragon enclave could’ve ended with me being eaten. Somehow I survived—with a few new bruises—and now all I

From amazon.com:What’s worse than a fae prince with murder on his mind?How about a family reunion…But with dragons.The good news is, I survived the murderous fae prince. I also found my aunt and embraced my inner dragon. Everything should be going gr

From amazon.com:A dragon, a fae, and a pixie walk into a bookstore…Sounds like a joke, right? For me, it’s just an ordinary day on the job. At least, it has been ever since my aunt disappeared and left me with her store, her cat, and a whole lot of u

Back cover:THE TWELVE KINGDOMSMore than just a fantasy story filled with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval.  Skie

THE TWELVE KINGDOMSTHE THIRD VOLUME IN THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - NOW IN PAPERBACK!When only an eggfruit, the kirin of the En Kingdom, Rokuta, was transported to Japan for his own protection. But he was abandoned soon after birth by his surrogate

THE TWELVE KINGDOMSMore than just a fantasy story willed with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval.  Sea of Wind, th

Back Cover:THE TWELVE KINGDOMSMore than just a fantasy story filled with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval.  Sea

"FANTASY OF A SUPERIOR ORDER"Washington Post Book WorldThe one real world, of which all others - including our Earth - are but shadows...AMBERThe magnificent epic adventure of magical realms and royal intrigue continues, as Merlin, heir to miraculous

The one real world, of which all others are but shadows...AMBERNow, the magic and adventure continue in this, the eighth book of Amber, third in the acclaimed new series.SIGN OF CHAOSThe epic story of the royal family of Amber enters an exciting new

"ZELAZNY HAS US ALL HOOKEDAND AT HIS MERCY"St. Louis Post Dispatch Here is the seventh and newest of Roger Zelazny's acclaimed AMBER novels.  Amber, the one real world, of which all others - including our Earth - are but shadows...BLOOD OF A

RETURN TO AMBERHere is the first new adventure in the classic Amber series in over five years - the first book in a brand-new trilogy from multi-award-winning author Roger Zelazny.  Amber, the one real world, of which all others-including our ow

A UNIVERSE OF MANY UNIVERSESUNITED BY MAGICAL THREADS,AmberFACES FINAL DESTRUCTIONFROM THE WORLD BEYOND THESHADOW WORLD,The Courtsof ChaosThe cosmic Pattern that sustains the world of Amber lies in shreds; reality itself is on the verge of disintegra

KING OBERONHAS VANISHED ANDshadowMENACES THEPERFECT REALM OFamber.Family blood has been spilled on the magic pattern that created Amber.  To save themselves from the dagger-wielding hand that stabs across the nebulous boundaries of the parallel

HE WHO RULESamberRULES THE ONE TRUE WORLD.HE WHO THWARTS AMBERINVITES THE WRATH OFamberbetrayed.An unseen enemy of immense strength has seized a Prince of the Blood, and now threatens the perfect kingdom by striking at the very core of its power - th

ROBBED OF HIS BIRTHRIGHT,corwinescapesHIS DUNGEON CAPTIVITYTO RETURN TO THE PERFECT KINGDOM.BUT AWAITING HIS COMINGWERE THE demonsof amber.To assume his rightful place, Corwin, Prince of the Blood, must challenge his brother Eric, usurper of the thro

AMBERHere is the first novel in Roger Zelazny's classic Amber series.  Amber, the one real world, of which all others - including our own Earth - are but Shadows...NINE PRINCESIN AMBERAmber burns in Corwin's blood.  Exiled on Shadow

Mary Poppins in Cherry Tree LaneGoing to the park for a supper picnic proves to be more than just the expected treat when Mary Poppins is around!  The strangest people turn up, and Jane and Michael have a wonderful time.Mary Poppins and the Hous

Mary Poppins, neat and trim in her blue skirt and a new hat trimmed with a crimson tulip, looked at them over her knitting.  She was sitting bolt upright against the tree, with a plaid rug spread on the lawn around her.Her handbag sat tidily by

Up in the sky, a tiny spark hovered and swayed in the darkness.  What could it be?  Still they waited.  And still the spark grew ever larger and brighter.  Then suddenly Jane caught her breath.  And Michael gave a gasp.Down c

On sailed the curious figure, its feet neatly clearing the tops of the trees.  They could see the face now, and the well-known features - coal-black hair, bright blue eyes and nose turned upwards like the nose of a Dutch doll.The figure drifted

When Jane and Michael Banks draw up an advertisement for a nanny, Mary Poppins arrives on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the banister, changing their lives forever.Their wonderful new nanny is strict but fair, and full of surprises.  Soon

More than 3 million copies ofThe Chronicles of Prydain in print!When the most powerful weapon in the land of Prydain falls into the hands of Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, Taran and Prince Gwydion rally an army to stand up to the dark forces.The c

More than 3 million copies ofThe Chronicles of Prydain in print!Taran is an Assistant Pig-Keeper no longer - he has become a hero.  Now he dreams of winning the hand of the Princess Eilonwy, but how can someone who has spent his wholel ife carin

More than 3 million copies ofThe Chronicles of Prydain in print!Princess Eilonwy hates to leave her friend Taran, Assistant Pig-Keeper, and her beloved home, Caer Dallben. Why does she have to go to the Isle of Mona to train as a proper lady when she

More than 3 million copies ofThe Chronicles of Prydain in print!In the land of Prydain, evil is never far away.  Arawn, Lord of the Land of Death, has been building an army of dark warriors to take over Prydain, and the only way to stop him is t

More than 3 million copies ofThe Chronicles of Prydain in print!Taran is bored with his Assistant Pig-Keeper duties, even though his charge is none other than Hen Wen, Prydain's only oracular pig.  He'd rather be doing something more her

The classic talc of Bastian and the book that magically comes to lifeBastian Balthazar Bux is shy, awkward, and certainly not heroic.  His only escape is reading books.  When Bastian happens upon an old book called The Neverending Story, he

Danny North is perhaps the greatest gatemage ever born.  The mage-born Families of Westil have lived in exile on Earth for more than two thousand years, but Danny's power could reopen the Great Gates and allow the Families to redouble their

"With a little flavor of Roger Zelazny's Amber books, and a taste of Lloyd Alexander's The Chronicles of Prydain, Card has delivered a science fantasy series that manages to anchor itself both in the quotidian and the marvelous, at once darkl

"Card is a formidable storyteller."- The Miami HeraldA family of poor mages in exile in our world, existing in uneasy truce with other Families of Westil, the North clan lives in a rambling family complex, isolated in the hills of western Virginia.Da

Back cover:THE TWELVE KINGDOMSMore than just a fantasy story filled with horrific monsters, half-beasts, and magicians, The Twelve Kingdoms centers around a world reminiscent of Chinese mythology and rife with civil and political upheaval.  Skie

THE RELUCTANT HOBBITBilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort.  But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves.  Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant

"DARING AND MAGNIFICENT...THIS IS WHAT SCIENCE FICTION IS FOR."Fantasy  & Science FictionAMBERThe one true world. All others are but shadows. PRINCE OF CHAOSHaving survived blackest betrayal and attempted assassination, Merle Corey, aka Merlin,

"DISCWORLD TAKES THE CLASSIC FANTASY UNIVERSE THROUGH ITS LOGICAL, AND COMIC, EVOLUTION."Cleaveland Plain DealerDeath comes to everyone eventually on Discworld.  And now he's come for Mort with an offer the young man can't refuse. 

IF YOU AIN'T SCARED, YOU AIN'T HUMAN.When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's surrounded by strangers - boys whose memories are also gone.NICE TO MEET YA, SHANK, WELCOME TO THE GLADE.Outside the t

So, in two seconds, away we sent, a-sliding down the river, and it did seem so good to be free again and all by ourselves on the big river and nobody to bother us.Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn

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"A STUNNING ACHIEVEMENT...Hollow City is even richer that Rigg's imagination debut, Miss Peregrine's Home for Pecular Children"- Boston GlobeSEPTEMER 3, 1940, TEN PECULIAR CHILDREN FLEE an army of deadly monsters.  And only one person ca

A BOY WITHEXTRAORDINARY POWERS.AN ARMY OF DEADLY MONSTERS.AN EPIC BATTLE FOR THE FUTURE OF PECULIARDOM.The adventure that began with Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and continued in Hollow City comes to a thrilling conclusion with Library

"A tense, moving, and wondrously strange first novel. The photographs and text work together brilliantly to create an unforgettable story."- John Green, author of The Fault in Our StarsA mysterious island.  An abandonded orphanage.  A stran