LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGTHE TIMES / WATERSTONES TOP 10 BESTSELLERAN INDEPENDENT BEST BOOK TO READ IN 2023A STYLIST NONFICTION MUST-READ FOR 2023A SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2023Women have always gardened, but our stories have been buried with our work. Alice Vincent is on a quest to change that. To understand what encourages women to go out, work the soil, plant seeds and nurture them, even when so many other responsibilities sit upon their shoulders. To recover the histories that have been lost among the soil.Why Women Grow is a much-needed exploration of why women turn to the earth, as gardeners, growers and custodians. This book emerged from a deeply rooted desire to share the stories of women who are silenced and overlooked. In doing so, Alice fosters connections with gardeners that unfurl into a tender exploration of women's lives, their gardens and what the ground has offered them, with conversations spanning creation and loss, celebration and grief, power, protest, identity and renaissance.Wise, curious and sensitive, Why Women Grow follows Alice in her search for answers, with inquisitive fronds reaching and curling around the intimate anecdotes of others
The proposal was simple: Score a homerun and take my virginity.Except, my proposal went to the wrong brother.It was supposed to go to my best friend, but as fate would have it, it fell into the hands of his infuriatingly hot, irritatingly charming older brother.Lane Collins is Orleans University's All-Star baseball captain.Cocky pitcher. Player on and off the field. The life of every party.And the same guy I've crushed on in secret since we were kids.He's always been out of my league.That is until he signs the dotted line on a proposal that wasn't meant for him, and offers to teach me... everything.The one and only condition?We walk away once everything's checked off.Easier said than done when my heart is involved.Now, it's a whole new ballgame.
AshI hated her. I thought I liked this.This summer seemed like such a blissful memory but god when I found out who she was I swear I saw red.Then I decided that I'm going to fucking ruin her.AriellaIf I knew what his last name was I swear I never would have spoken to him.I never would have spent my summer with Ash Jones.Despite his gorgeous dark eyes and mysterious aura, I would have stayed far far away from him.---One bucket list.Two strangers.And many memories.Ariella Madden spends her whole summer with Ash Jones, a new boy in town who Ariella happened to run into in a random bookstore.Ash helps Ariella finish her summer bucket list before she starts college.The only rule she has for Ash is that after the bucket list is complete they can never see each other again.But what happens when Ariella ends up seeing Ash Jones in her Psychology class the first day of school?Dark Collage Romance that deals with serious and triggering topics.
What I learned after last year's distractions cost my hockey team our entire season? No more screwing up. No more screwing, period. As the new team captain, I need a new philosophy: hockey and school now, women later. Which means that I, Hunter Davenport, am officially going celibate . . . no matter how hard that makes things.But there's nothing in the rulebook that says I can't be friends with a woman. And I won't lie - my new classmate Demi Davis is one cool chick. Her smart mouth is hot as hell, and so is the rest of her, but the fact that she's got a boyfriend eliminates the temptation to touch her.Except three months into our friendship, Demi is single and looking for a rebound. And she's making a play for me.Avoiding her is impossible. We're paired up on a yearlong school project, but I'm confident I can resist her. We'd never work, anyway. Our backgrounds are too different, our goals aren't aligned, and her parents hate my guts.Hooking up is a very bad idea. Now I just have to convince my body - and my heart.
Brent Mason and Hayden Winstead can't stand each other. She plans exclusive parties for her rich familys charities. Hes a rough and tumble cop who rigs explosives for a living. Could two people be any less suited for conversation? They think not and prefer to keep it that way.Unfortunately, their two best friends are deeply, disgustingly in love. Forced together, the mutual attraction simmering beneath the surface of Brent and Haydens non-relationship grows with every argument until it explodes into a scintillating night of mind-blowing sex. And it wont be the last, as far as Brents concerned.Hayden has a secret, though. Her fathers company is relying on a merger to save them from financial ruin, and only Haydens marriage to the CEOs wealthy son can secure the deal. If shes to protect her family, shell have to forget Brent. And he has no intention of being forgotten.
He's an alien assassin who has never known a female's touch-until hers. Abella hasn't allowed four years of slavery to break her spirit, but after numerous failed escape attempts, the chances of making it home to her family seem bleak. That is until she shares a passionate, forbidden dance with a silent stranger. His piercing silvery eyes haunt her with a taste of hope. Intense, mysterious, and deadly, Tenthil may be the key to Abella's freedom. But as she finds herself increasingly drawn to him, she realizes the truth-Tenthil has no intention of taking her home.-----Check author's website for content warnings.
Who would've thought such a successful, chiseled man could be interested in a curvy, plus size woman like me? I certainly didn't. But life is full of surprises. Dr. Brennan Albright is any woman's dream come true. He's a tall, fit, intelligent pediatrician who is great with kids. He's also my boss, so I've held off on displaying how I feel about him to keep things professional. But there's a bit of a problem...the handsome gentleman is about to get married. To further complicate matters, Dr. Albright approaches me with an unexpected proposition-one that his seemingly perfect fiancé doesn't appreciate. I'm even more shocked when I learn the reason she dislikes me. How on Earth will all of this play out? A short, steamy read for confident curvy girls.
Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there's no logical reason why I'm so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don't usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I'm flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn't help that he's buddy-buddy with my brother.And that his best friend has a crush on me.And that I just moved in with them.Oh, did I not mention we're roommates?I suppose it doesn't matter. Fitzy has made it clear he's not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I'm not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I'm not about to start. I've got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he's missing?He knows where to find me.
A frank, funny and galvanising exploration of masculinity, and a manifesto for male allyship, from million-copy bestseller and feminist powerhouse Caitlin Moran.
If you saw his face, you'd have a death wish too.My life sucks. More accurately, I suck-blood.I woke up on a cold slab in a morgue, two weeks ago, with no memories, and a new drinking habit that seriously cramps my ability to make friends.Now I'm hunting for answers in Sin City about my past and who I was, but someone else is hunting me.When Death, himself comes to collect me, I find myself facing the most magnificent, terrifying being imaginable. Who knew the grim reaper wore a tailored suit, and ran the most exclusive hotel on the Vegas strip?He wants to hold me prisoner? Fine, I will rattle the cage and make his life a living hell until I get my freedom.And I absolutely cannot, under any circumstances, let him know his hand is wrapped around my soul.
Anthropologist Kristen Ghodsee looks at pioneering experiments in communal living to present a rousing argument for rethinking what we mean by home.'A must-read' THOMAS PIKETTY'Just wonderful' ANGELA SAINIThroughout history and around the world today, forward-thinking communities have pioneered alternative ways of living together, sharing property and raising children. In Everyday Utopia, anthropologist Kristen Ghodsee explores what we can learn from these experiments - from the ancient Greek commune founded by Pythagoras to the trail-blazing feminists of the French Revolution, from the cohousing movement in contemporary Denmark to the flourishing ecovillages of Colombia and Portugal. She shows why utopian thinking is essential to making a fairer world and that many of the best ways of getting there begin at home.'This warm, intelligent and lucid book takes us on a deep dive into how people have created better systems for living - systems that actually work' ROBERT WALDINGER, author of The Good Life and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Developmet'Exhilarating. A powerful reminder that dreaming of better worlds is not just some fantastical project but also a very serious political one' REBECCA TRAISTER, author of Good and Mad'Splendid. Invigorating writing for a cheerless era' YANIS VAROUFAKIS, author of Technofeudalism'A vision of what our future could be if we dare to dream' SUSAN NEIMAN, Left Is Not Woke
'Truly delicious . . . it's everything I want a book to be' DAISY BUCHANAN'A hugely fun tale' I PAPER'Salacious and addictive, every page left me giggling with glee' ANNIE LORD'Wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Crazy Rich Asians meets Saltburn' PLUM SYKES'A plot with more twists than an Elsa Peretti for Tiffany corkscrew' FINANCIAL TIMES'Juicy, salacious and a whole lot of fun . . . an absolute must for your summer reads this year' GLAMOURNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAMAZON.COM'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARFROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CRAZY RICH ASIANS Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshamsbury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel, is drowning in debt. The only solution, according to his mother, is for him to attend his sister's wedding and seduce a woman with money.Will it be the French hotel heiress with a royal bloodline? The venture capital genius who passes out billions like lollipops? Or will Rufus betray his family and confess his love for his best friend and 'girl next door' Eden? But when a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans - and their reputation - go up in flames, making Rufus' choice all the more impossible.Taking us from the sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Beverly Hills to the inner sanctums of England's oldest family estates, Kevin Kwan has written a juicy, hilarious and sophisticated tale of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all.***PRAISE FOR KEVIN KWAN***'Outrageous . . . wickedly delectable' NEW YORK TIMES'Your perfect summer read' DAILY MAIL'Delightful' INDEPENDENT'Lough-out-loud funny' SUNDAY MIRROR'Pure entertainment' NYLON'Flash, funny, delicious . . . the juicy stuff of classic high-society drama' USA TODAY'As good as Crazy Rich Asians, but even more ridiculous and hilarious' COSMOPOLITAN 'Thank God for Kevin Kwan' W MAGAZINELies and Weddings, New York Times bestseller, June 2024
From the critically acclaimed author of The Glass Painter's Daughter. Journey through the generations of one family of strong, vibrant women.
Warning: This is a very steamy read. Discretion is advised. How could I possibly allow myself to fall for one of my college students? Further, who would've guessed such a young stud would be into a middle-aged, plus size woman like me? When Simon Parker stepped into my classroom late on the first day of the semester, I knew he was nothing but trouble. Following a series of unexpected moments, I struggle to deny my affection for him. And it's soon revealed that I'm not the only one of us entranced by the allure. But there's a bit of a problem... I just watched a fellow teacher get fired for this type of thing, spreading tension in my pleasant small town. When someone catches us in the act, Simon and I must do everything we can to deter the appalled witness from informing the public. Then, things only get more complicated following a surprise pregnancy. How on Earth is all of this going to play out? A short, steamy read for confident curvy women.
"Camo, by photographer Thandiwe Muriu, is the first publication to chronicle the work of this international artist, celebrating the vibrant portraits she creates that combine cultural textiles and beauty ideologies. Muriu takes us on a colorful, reflective journey through her world as a woman living in modern Kenya as she reinterprets contemporary African portraiture." --
What happens when an almost thirty-something-year-old plus-size woman catches the attention of two handsome gentlemen, and the younger one learns of the competition? Drama, broken hearts, and even more lust. When travel agent Kristin Pierce gets invited to dinner by her wealthy older boss, she never imagines the trouble that approaches. As if the thought of breaking Alejandro's heart wasn't hard enough. Now she has no choice but to navigate a growing series of complex problems involving roadside ambushes, steamy hotel room interactions, and a jealous (ex?) wife. Trouble in Plus Size Paradise is a short, thrilling series proving that curvy women attract more handsome men than they might think.
The first three books in the bestselling Hayes Brothers Series: Too Much, Too Wrong, Too Sweet in one big paperback. Book 1: Too Much✓ Friends to Lovers✓ Insta Lust✓ Slow-burn✓ Hot, protective MMC✓ Feisty, confident FMC✓ Standalone in a series - no cliffhanger! Book 2: Too Wrong✓ She falls first but he falls harder✓ Second-chance✓ Hot, alpha MMC✓ Committed FMC✓ Standalone in a series - no cliffhanger! Book 3: Too Sweet✓ Grumpy/Sunshine✓ Age-gap✓ Praise✓ Slow burn✓ Small town✓ OTT J/P MMC✓ Shy, unapologetically feminine FMC✓ Standalone in a series - no cliffhanger!
Winner of Rainbow Awards Best Historical Lesbian Romance, 2018-2019!What if Robin Hood was real, only the heroic outlaw had been a woman?Robyn lost everything: her home, her family, and her freedom. Branded as an outlaw by the Sheriff, she reinvents herself by joining Little John and his band in the guise of a boy, soon becoming their leader. But she misses the woman she loves, her best friend Marian.Marian is distraught over the news concerning Robyn and wishes to leave court for Nottingham to find her. Queen Eleanor sends her back as a spy to check up on Prince John, Sir Guy, and the greedy sheriff, while she tries to raise money for King Richard's ransom. Soon Marian forges an alliance with Robyn to foil a traitorous plot, discovering her feelings run much deeper than friendship.Can Robyn win Marian's love, help the poor of Nottingham, save the king, and defeat the sheriff, or will his merciless sword strike her down?˃˃˃ From award-winning, best-selling author, Edale LaneRelive this classic tale from a new perspective in Heart of Sherwood!Scroll up and grab a copy today.
I've always heard there's a fine line between love and hate. No one told me that line could destroy me. Noah Fontaine. King of the school. My living nightmare. The object of my fantasies. My new stepbrother. I did whatever it took to survive him. Every day he took more of me. I just didn't expect him to take my heart. Because of the boy I once hated, I'd never be the same girl again.The Boy I Once Hated is a M/F, enemies to lovers, stepbrother romance...
Discover the deliciously dark and piercing novel of food and secrets, perfect for fans of Lisa Taddeo and Meg Mason*A New York Times standout book of 2024**A Stylist Best Debut for 2024*'A sharp, dark, must-read story about appetite, ambition, secrecy and shame' Daily Mail'If I owned a bookstore, I'd hand-sell Piglet to everyone' New York Times Book Review'A dark, weird, satisfying tale about greed and desire' i NewsHer life is so full, so why is she hungry?For Piglet - an unshakable childhood nickname - getting married is her opportunity to reinvent. Together, Kit and Piglet are the picture of domestic bliss - effortless hosts, planning a covetable wedding...But if a life looks too good to be true, it probably is.Thirteen days before they are due to be married, Kit reveals an awful truth, cracking the façade Piglet has created. It has the power to strip her of the life she has so carefully built, so smugly shared.To do something about it would be to self-destruct.But what will it cost her to do nothing?As the hours count down to their wedding, Piglet is torn between a growing appetite and the desire to follow the recipe, follow the rules. Surely, with her husband, she could be herself again. Wouldn't it be a waste for everything to curdle now?Piglet is a searing, unforgettable and original debut which is taking readers by storm in 2024.'Compulsively readable... Delicious, in every sense of the word.' Elle US'An insightful, stomach-churning debut novel about the corrosive power of secrets' Mail on Sunday'A cunning critique of the expectations that society continues to heap on young women.' Financial Times'A debut that needs to be on your radar... A rich, vibrant, visceral book, that is brimming with acerbic wit and mouth-watering food, this is dark, witty and explores societal pressure and body image in an unforgettable way' - Glamour'Delicious, dark and thought-provoking' Hello!'Satirical and funny... Hazell has much to say about our food-obsessed snobbery and she plates up a deliciously-written narrative, generously peppered with lethal ground glass' Irish Independent'A food-filled debut of class and ambition' Guardian
From the Amazon Bestselling Jacksonville Rays Hockey Series comes a Happily Ever After novella full of spice, laughter, and so much love.Curious to know what happened to Rachel and the guys after that fateful hockey game in LA? PUCKING EVER AFTER: VOL 1 provides readers with a six-chapter peek into the future of Team Price. Bonus content in this volume spans four years after the end of PUCKING AROUND."Show me all the ways I'm yours.""I would bury myself in you, wife. No beginning. No end.""Mars, if this is your baby, please don't name him Flörp."PUCKING EVER AFTER: VOL 1 is a special collection of bonus scenes meant to be read after PUCKING AROUND. It is a spicy 'why choose' hockey romance. A list of tropes and tags can be found at the author's website.
From an experienced business journalist, the story of how women have fought for financial freedom, and the social and political hurdles that have keep them from equality
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