Now with a stunning new cover look, Stephen King's spectacular suspense about how literature shapes a life - for good, for bad, for ever.1978: Morris Bellamy is a reader so obsessed by America's iconic author John Rothstein that he is prepared to kill for a trove of notebooks containing at least one more unpublished novel.2009: Pete Saubers, a boy whose father was brutally injured by a stolen Mercedes, discovers a buried trunk containing cash and Rothstein's notebooks.2014: After thirty-five years in prison, Morris is up for parole. And he's hell-bent on recovering his treasure.Now it's up to retired detective Bill Hodges - running an investigative company called Finders Keepers with Holly Gibney - to rescue Pete from an ever-more deranged and vengeful Morris Read more

The final stand-alone novel in King's wonderful Hodges trilogy, also featuring Holly Gibney, is now released with a stunning new cover look.The cell rings twice, and then his old partner in his ear . . . 'I'm at the scene of what appears to be a murder-suicide . . . Come and take a look. Bring your sidekick with you.'Bill Hodges, who now runs a two-person agency called Finders Keepers with partner Holly Gibney, is intrigued by the letter Z written with a marker at the scene of the crime.As similar cases mount up, Hodges is stunned to discover the evidence points to Brady Hartsfield, the notorious 'Mercedes Killer'. It should be impossible: Brady is confined to a hospital room in a seemingly unresponsive state.But Brady Hartsfield has lethal new powers. And he's planning revenge not just on Hodges and his friends, but on an entire city.The clock is ticking in unexpected ways . . .BRADY IS BACKAND SO IS HODGES Read more

“As funny as it is informative, this book will have you laughing out loud while you contemplate the revolutionary power of words.” —Camille Perri, author of The Assistants and When Katie Met CassidyA brash, enlightening, and wildly entertaining feminist look at gendered language and the way it shapes us.The word bitch conjures many images, but it is most often meant to describe an unpleasant woman. Even before its usage to mean “a female canine,” bitch didn’t refer to women at all—it originated as a gender-neutral word for “genitalia.” A perfectly innocuous word devolving into an insult directed at females is the case for tons more terms, including hussy, which simply meant “housewife”; and slut, which meant “an untidy person” and was also used to describe men. These are just a few of history’s many English slurs hurled at women.Amanda Montell, reporter and feminist linguist, deconstructs language—from insults, cursing, gossip, and catcalling to grammar and pronunciation patterns—to reveal the ways it has been used for centuries to keep women and other marginalized genders from power. Ever wonder why so many people are annoyed when women speak with vocal fry or use like as filler? Or why certain gender-neutral terms stick and others don’t? Or where stereotypes of how women and men speak come from in the first place?Montell effortlessly moves between history, science, and popular culture to explore these questions—and how we can use the answers to affect real social change. Her irresistible humor shines through, making linguistics not only approachable but downright hilarious and profound. Wordslut gets to the heart of our language, marvels at its elasticity, and sheds much-needed light on the biases that shadow women in our culture and our consciousness. Read more

Reprints and reminiscences from the magazine’s first decade: “Fun to flip through . . . Where would American humor be without the National Lampoon?”—The New YorkerFrom its first issue in April 1970, the National Lampoon blazed like a comet, defining comedy as we know it today. To create Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, former Lampoon illustrator Rick Meyerowitz selected the funniest material from the magazine and sought out the survivors of its first electrifying decade to gather their most revealing and outrageous stories. The result is a mind-boggling tour through the early days of an institution whose alumni left their fingerprints all over popular culture: Animal House, Caddyshack, Saturday Night Live, Ghostbusters, SCTV, Spinal Tap, In Living Color, Ren & Stimpy, The Simpsons—even Sesame Street counts a few Lampooners among its ranks. This is the story of a band of young talents who “irrevocably rewrote the landscape of American humor” (Publishers Weekly).“A vivid picture of a tight-knit family of twentysomething humorists at the dawn of their careers.” —Newsweek"The other night I started laughing so hard I had to leave the room . . . And then I realized that I hadn’t laughed so hard in 35 years, since I was a teenager, reading National Lampoon.” —The Wall Street Journal“If you grew up with the Lampoon, this book is a trip down memory lane like no other; if not, it will demonstrate that the much maligned 70s could produce humor that has never been surpassed.” —Vanity Fair Read more

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘If you want to write a novel or a script, read this book’ Sunday Times’The best book on the craft of storytelling I’ve ever read’ Matt Haig‘Rarely has a book engrossed me more, and forced me to question everything I’ve ever read, seen or written. A masterpiece’ Adam RutherfordWhy stories make us human and how to tell them better.There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story – but few have used a scientific approach.In this incisive, thought-provoking book, award-winning writer Will Storr demonstrates how master storytellers manipulate and compel us.Applying dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to the foundations of our myths and archetypes, he shows how we can use these tools to tell better stories – and make sense of our chaotic modern world.INCLUDES NEW MATERIAL. Read more

Fate brought them together, now it’s up to them to make it work…Having left the army to recover from a traumatic experience, Captain Jane Reed is on her way to Venice to assist Lady Veronica Cooper, a world-famous writer who has lost her mojo. Plagued by grief and sleepless nights, Jane soon finds a kindred spirit in Veronica, coping with her own loss after the death of her husband.When the two relocate to Veronica’s villa in the countryside to escape the summer tourists, Jane meets the rest of the Cooper family – including Veronica’s brooding son, David. With his own tragic past, David has resigned himself to a life of solitude. Jane finds herself determined to bring joy back into his life, even if it means finally spilling her secrets.Can Jane and David help each other heal, and find love in the process, or are some scars too deep to treat?A tender and uplifting romance for fans of Rosanna Ley and Jennifer Bohnet. Read more

A comprehensive list of every Diana Gabaldon title designed exclusively for your Kindle. Diana Gabaldon has written dozens of novels, novellas and short stories, some set in her Outlander universe and some not. As a fan, it can be difficult to keep up! The Reader's Friend reference list for Diana Gabaldon is a complete list of every CDiana Gabaldon title, and is designed for maximum convenience and functionality. Keeping track of your Gabaldon addiction had never been easier! All of the info you need, and none of the clutter you don't. We're readers just like you, and we know you don't need a lot of junk in your reference list. Our Diana Gabaldon list is designed to be clean and optimally usable: The info you need, right there where you need it. No flipping back and forth in the table of contents, no scrolling through filler. AND IT'S SO SIMPLE TO USE: Check off the books you've read with a single tap! — Just use your Kindle's built-in highlighter. Instructions are included! Get free updates regardless of how you purchased the list! Browse titles BY RELEASE DATE, BY SERIES, or BY GENRE — Whichever is most convenient for you! For a preview, just click the book cover to the left and "LOOK INSIDE!" EVERY DIANA GABALDON TITLE IS INCLUDED: Everything in the Outlander universe IN READING ORDER A separate list just for the Outlander series A separate list just for the Lord John Grey series All short stories and novellas All stand-alone mysteries and thrillers All graphic novels All non-fiction We've even included a bonus list of Diana Gabaldon adaptations, so that you can watch the TV series or listen to the musical when you finish a book! PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TITLE LIST ONLY, compiled for reference purposes to assist readers. No copyrighted material from the titles listed is included. This list is compliant with United States Copyright Office circular 34. Read more

The Book-Makers is a celebration of 550 years of the printed book, told through the lives of eighteen extraordinary men and women who took the book in radical new directions: printers and binders, publishers and artists, paper-makers and library founders. This is a story of skill, craft, mess, cunning, triumph, improvisation, and error.Some of these names we know. We meet jobbing printer (and American Founding Father) Benjamin Franklin. We watch Thomas Cobden-Sanderson conjure books that flicker between the early twentieth century and the fifteenth. Others have been forgotten. We don't remember Sarah Eaves, wife of John Baskerville, and her crucial contribution to the history of type. Nor Charles Edward Mudie, populariser of the circulating library – and the most influential figure in book publishing before Jeff Bezos. Nor William Wildgoose, who meticulously bound Shakespeare’s First Folio, and then disappeared from history.The Book-Makers puts people back into the story of the book. It takes you inside the print-shop as the deadline looms and the adrenaline flows – from 1492 Fleet Street to 2023 New York. It’s a story of contingencies and quirks, of successes and failures, of routes forward and paths not taken. The Book-Makers is a history of book-making that leaves ink on your fingers, and it shows why the printed book will continual to flourish. Read more

Karin Slaughter Books in OrderFully updated 2024 EditionLooking for a reading list of all Karin Slaughter’s books?Need a checklist to find the books you’ve missed?Confused by sequels and prequels or because series books aren’t numbered?Want to read the books in the best order?Struggling to keep up with new releases?You aren’t alone. These are common problems we all have. But no more. Now, get this info exactly where you need it – on your ereader! Karin Slaughter Books in Order is the most comprehensive bibliography and checklist available, plus it includes an author biography.What’s Included?Will Trent books in orderWill Trent short stories in orderGrant County series in ordera complete list of short stories, standalone novels & nonfictionplus, a Karin Slaughter biography.By knowing the Will Trent book order, you’ll enjoy Karin Slaughter’s books far more. Keep this ebook on your tablet, phone, computer, or ereader, so the info you need is always at your fingertips.“Can’t I just Google it?”This information has NOT simply been ‘copied and pasted’ from the first website to pop up, but has been meticulously curated from multiple sources and then compiled into the best reader-friendly format. You could Google it and find some info, yes, which you could then paste into Word, then buy software to convert that into an ebook, then manually load it onto your ereader… And save a measly $0.99! Isn’t your time worth more than that?Any Book In TWO CLICKSWith this ebook, you can go directly to any Karin Slaughter title in just two clicks. No typing. No searching. Just two clicks. All for $0.99! You’d be crazy to waste all that time doing all that work, and still have to search for every title manually, only to save less than a buck!Why is Series Order Important?Reading books in the right order is more fun because you’ll see:characters developing naturally.plot twists, which impact future stories, in the correct timeline.new characters at the right moment.Karin Slaughter Books in Order helps you to read the Will Trent series in order, just as Karin Slaughter intended.No More Book SearchesEverything is on your ereader, so no more problems with:Misleading publication datesChanged titlesPrequels and stories released out of sequence…Book Lists on Steroids!Each ebook in this series has Special Features which no other reading list has.#1 – Books In One ClickSpecial links let you access every book the author has ever written in ONE CLICK!#2 – Best Story OrderWhenever applicable, titles are listed by the publication date AND the best reading order, i.e., books, prequels, and short stories are specially arranged (often called chronological order).#3 – Award Star RatingsRate any title right on your ereader.#4 – A Personal ChecklistTrack what you read to see where you are in a series.#5 – Author BioA concise biography of your favorite author.#6 – Useful InfoWhere possible, info about page counts, movie adaptations, co-authors, etc., is included.#7 – Alternative TitlesNever again buy a book you’ve already read, saving you time, money, and frustration.IMPORTANTThis is a reference book to help you enjoy the author's work, NOT a collection of novels. So what are you waiting for? Get the best Karin Slaughter book list available.Click BUY NOW! Read more

Layer your novel to success with this innovative, simple technique!Writing a terrific novel is a complex endeavor. And while there are hundreds of books, podcasts, and blog posts that teach aspiring authors how to structure scenes and plot out a solid story, none implement the most intuitive and effective method for success.What is that method?Layering.Novels are made up of dozens of scenes, and regardless of genre, time-tested structure dictates what key scenes are needed and where. Most writers are familiar with some of those scenes: the Inciting Incident, the Midpoint, and the Climax, to name a few.But novelists need more than a few landmarks to find their way across the tricky terrain of novel plotting.They need a surefire method to organizing all their scenes.In Layer Your Novel, you’ll be introduced to an innovative, intuitive method for arranging your scenes and crafting a beautifully structured story.First, you construct the ten most important scenes as a foundation.From there, you choose from one of three methods to craft a second layer of scenes: the action-reaction layer, the subplot layer, or the romance layer.Once your second layer is integrated, next comes the third layer: the processing scenes that the glue your plot together.In Layer Your Novel, you’ll learn:What the 5 major turning points are and where they’re placed in your novelHow to know exactly where to start your story and how to set up your premiseWhat the ten key scenes are that serve as the framework for your novelWhat pinch points are and why you need themHow to craft those essential twists and where they’re placed in your story for greatest impactWhy your protagonist’s goal is the key to great storytellingHow to come up with a meaningful subplot that will showcase your story’s themesHow a romance novel is structured and how to plot out the romance story lineHow to analyze best sellers in your genre to identify and learn from the layers evident in their plotsHow to apply this layering method to novellasSpecial bonus analyses! In Layer Your Novel, you’ll dig into deconstructions of best-selling novels across genres to see how successful authors have their key scenes in all the right places, which gives credence to this practical layering method. In contrast, examples of best sellers are dissected to show the structural flaws due to the lack of the needed foundational framework that this layering method advocates.Don’t guess what scenes you need in your novel. Don’t guess where your scenes go. Guessing usually leads to novel failure.With the method you’ll learn in Layer Your Novel, you’ll guess no more.You can write terrific novels, every time, if you layer your novel following this blueprint!"Layer Your Novel: The Innovative Method for Plotting Your Scenes mocks pantsers, of whom I am chief. (Well, OK, it teases us, and Stephen King is the chief, but I am a devotee).And yet I loved this book. There is so much here, yes, even for us pantsers—because in every novel manuscript there comes that point where we wish we were plotters. And as much as C. S. Lakin eschews winging it, her layering method actually allows for enough creativity and innovation that we get the best of both worlds.If the idea of outlining repulses you, admit there are times when you wish you’d done it, and give Layer Your Novel a peek. It’ll make you a better storyteller.—Jerry B. Jenkins, international best-selling author of The Left Behind series Read more

In 1979 Elizabeth Eisenstein provided the first full-scale treatment of the fifteenth-century printing revolution in the West in her monumental two-volume work, The Printing Press as an Agent of Change. This abridged edition, after summarising the initial changes introduced by the establishment of printing shops, goes on to discuss how printing challenged traditional institutions and affected three major cultural movements: the Renaissance, the Reformation and the rise of modern science. Also included is a later essay which aims to demonstrate that the cumulative processes created by printing are likely to persist despite the recent development of new communications technologies. Read more

There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described in the Guardian as 'the most remarkable storyteller in modern American literature', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King's advice is grounded in the vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Read more

Harlan Coben Books in OrderFully updated 2024 EditionLooking for a reading list of all Harlan Coben’s books?Need a checklist to find the books you’ve missed?Confused by sequels and prequels or because series books aren’t numbered?Want to read the books in the best order?Struggling to keep up with new releases?You aren’t alone. These are common problems we all have. But no more. Now, get this info exactly where you need it – on your ereader! Harlan Coben Books in Order is the most comprehensive bibliography and checklist available, plus it includes an author biography.What’s Included?Myron Bolitar books in orderMickey Bolitar books in ordera complete list of short stories, standalone novels & nonfictionplus, a Harlan Coben biography.By knowing the Myron Bolitar book order, you’ll enjoy Harlan Coben’s books far more. Keep this ebook on your tablet, phone, computer, or ereader, so the info you need is always at your fingertips.No More Book SearchesEverything is on your ereader, so no more problems with:Misleading publication datesAlternative titlesPrequels and stories released out of sequence…“Can’t I just Google it?”This information has NOT simply been ‘copied and pasted’ from the first website to pop up, but has been meticulously curated from multiple sources and then compiled into the best reader-friendly format. You could Google it, then check multiple sites to verify the info you found, then paste that info into Word, then buy software to convert that into an ebook, then manually load it onto your ereader… And save a measly $0.99! Isn’t your time worth more than that?Any Book In TWO CLICKSWith this ebook, you can go directly to any Harlan Coben title in just two clicks. No typing. No searching. Just two clicks. All for less than a dollar! You’d be crazy to waste all that time doing all that work, and still have to search for every title manually, only to save less than a buck!Why is Series Order Important?Reading books in the right order is more fun because you’ll see:characters developing naturally.plot twists, which impact future stories, in the correct timeline.new characters at the right moment.Harlan Coben Books in Order helps you to read the Myron Bolitar series in order, just as Harlan intended.Book Lists on Steroids!Each ebook in this series has Special Features which no other reading list has.#1 – Books In One ClickSpecial links let you access every book the author has ever written in ONE CLICK!#2 – Best Story OrderWhenever applicable, titles are listed by the publication date AND the best reading order, i.e., books, prequels, and short stories are specially arranged (often called chronological order).#3 – Award Star RatingsRate any title right on your ereader.#4 – A Personal ChecklistTrack what you read to see where you are in a series.#5 – Author BioA concise biography of your favorite author.#6 – Useful InfoWhere possible, info about page counts, movie adaptations, co-authors, etc., is included.#7 – Alternative TitlesNever again buy a book you’ve already read, saving you time, money, and frustration.IMPORTANTThis is a reference book to help you enjoy the author’s work, NOT a collection of novels. So what are you waiting for? Get the best Harlan Coben book list available.Click BUY NOW! Read more

"On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the warmth of its style. It is a book for anybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does. Whether you want to write about people or places, science and technology, business, sports, the arts, or about yourself in the increasingly popular memoir genre, On Writing Well offers you both fundamental principles as well as the insights of a distinguished practitioner. With over a million copies in print, this volume has stood the test of time and remains a valued resource for writers and would-be writers. Read more

From the author of On Writing Well comes a book on how to write clearly aboutany subject--and how to use writing as a means of learning. Read more

ROBERT CRAIS BOOKS IN ORDERWITH SUMMARIES AND CHECKLISTAll Series Plus Standalone Novels - Checklist With SummariesROBERT CRAIS novels are listed in best reading order, chronological order, with summaries, a checklist, and links to purchase from Amazon. - Complete and accurate - A great reference for all ROBERT CRAIS Fans - This is exactly the reference you need to make sure you don’t miss a book or story and you get a chance to read each one in the best reading order - Only Reading Order Book That Includes Short SummariesSeries Order is Important!* You’ll enjoy a series far more in the correct book order.* Witness Character Development* Get the Right Timeline and Enjoy the Plot Unfold* Appreciate Each New Character When They First Appear* Summaries and checklist give you the opportunity to make sure you’ve read each book.* You may even find some Robert Crais Books you’d never heard about.* Special links make it easy to order any books you’re missing,* Fully Up-to-DateDon’t waste your money on a book list that’s out of date or one that doesn’t include story summaries To Contact us or View More Books in the Series, Please Visit OldTownPublishing.comOrder Now and Get the Most Out of Your Reading of Robert Crais COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE: No portions of the books mentioned have been reproduced here other than the titles and parts of the short summaries, which is in compliance with the United States Copyright Office circular 34. Read more

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books.'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's LaureateCelebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages.Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ...New content in this edition include articles on Your Author Brand by Tom Palmer, Getting Published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris.'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.' Julia Donaldson Read more

A comprehensive list of every David Baldacci title designed exclusively for your Kindle. David Baldacci has written dozens of novels in over 8 different series. As a fan, it can be difficult to keep up! The Reader's Friend reference list for David Baldacci is a complete list of every David Baldacci title, and is designed for maximum convenience and functionality. Keeping track of your Baldacci addiction had never been easier! All of the info you need, and none of the clutter you don't. We're readers just like you, and we know you don't need a lot of junk in your reference list. Our David Baldacci list is designed to be clean and optimally usable: The info you need, right there where you need it. No flipping back and forth in the table of contents, no scrolling through filler. AND IT'S SO SIMPLE TO USE: Check off the books you've read with a single tap! — Just use your Kindle's built-in highlighter. Instructions are included! Get free updates regardless of how you purchased the list Browse titles CHRONOLOGICALLY, BY SERIES, or BY GENRE — Whichever is most convenient for you! For a preview, just click the book cover to the left and "LOOK INSIDE!" EVERY DAVID BALDACCI TITLE IS INCLUDED: King & Maxwell series The Camel Club series A. Shaw (Shaw & Katie James) series John Puller series Will Robie series Amos Decker series Vega Jane series Atlee Pine series Freddy and the French Fries series All stand-alone mysteries and thrillers All short stories We've even included a bonus list of David Baldacci adaptations, so that you can watch the TV series or movie when you finish a book! PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TITLE LIST ONLY, compiled for reference purposes to assist readers. No copyrighted material from the titles listed is included. This list is compliant with United States Copyright Office circular 34. Read more

Learn the tips, tricks, and strategies to get your short romance into the hands of readers and earn the money you deserve!Packed full off information including:• My number one marketing tool.• The key actions that catapulted me to a six-figure income.• How to plan a series your readers will want to binge read.• Rapid release strategies for every author.• How to hit key romance beats in under 10,000 words.• Why your definition of success will differ from everyone else’s and how to use this knowledge to plan your badass author strategy.I’ll take you through the six steps to success as a short romance author!With over 120 short romance books published since 2019, I’ve learned a lot along the way.I’ve celebrated numerous successes, including becoming a USA Today Bestselling Author, seeing my books sit together at numbers one, two, three, and four in my chosen Amazon category, and watching my income climb to six figures as the strategies and tactics I’ve applied started to pay off.It’s been a heck of a journey, and one that I want to share with other authors so you too can achieve the success you deserve.I’ll share the strategies that worked, the ones that didn’t, the highs and lows, the cringy moments and the joyful ones on my journey to becoming a six-figure author Read more

All SeriesBookList.com books are created as a quick reference list for all of an author's books in order. We include every series of books as well as stand-alone novels, non-fiction books, graphic novels, short story collections, and other publications.- ALL books are included!- FREE with a Kindle Unlimited subscription- UPDATED several times during the yearNEW! SUPER CONVENIENT ONLINE CHECKLIST- Updated for 2022!- Track all of Colleen Hoover's books via an online checklist that is fully sortable!- Better than highlighting the book names on Kindle (the old, outdated way)Copyright Notice: This book complies with Circular 34 from the United States Copyright Office. Other than names, titles, and possibly short phrases from the book, no copyrighted material is reproduced.SLAMMED SeriesHOPELESS SeriesMAYBE SeriesNEVER NEVER Series (with Tarryn Fisher)STAND-ALONE NOVELSANTHOLOGIES Read more