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In this hilarious and magical tale, a dying wizard mistakenly tries to pass on his powers to a baby who turns out to be a girl. To fix his mistake, the town witch turns the girl into a witch. But as she grows up, she must navigate the challenges of being the first female wizard and save the world with just one kick. A must-read for fans of fantasy and humor.
This thrilling novel follows a policeman trying to catch a serial killer who targets other cops while the city is on the verge of revolution. The people have finally found their voice, but our protagonist is left to decide whether to join them or uphold the law.
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZThis novel explores the delicate art of diplomacy, and the consequences of being unprepared for the responsibility that comes with it. With humor and wit, the author captures the nuances and subtext of this sophisticated world, where one wrong move could have disastrous results. Anyone who enjoys political intrigue with a twist of fantasy will find this book satisfying.
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZJoin the ragtag team of the City Watch as they struggle to maintain order in the chaotic city of Ankh-Morpork. Led by Corporal Carrot, a technically a dwarf, and staffed by a troll, a woman most of the time, and a disqualified human, the group has just 24 hours to clean up the town. It's a daunting task, but with your help, they might just succeed.
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZThree witches must journey to Genua to prevent a servant girl from marrying the Prince, encountering vampires, werewolves, and falling houses along the way. But in Genua, they face their biggest challenge yet: outwitting a power-hungry godmother who will stop at nothing to create her version of a "happy ending", even if it means destroying a kingdom.
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZGet ready to embark on a fantastical adventure through the world of Discworld in this eighth installment. Dragons, not dead but dormant, occupy a unique space that's tightly packed together. Follow along as the story unfolds and discover the key to unlock their potential, forever changing the course of history. Guards! Guards! will take you on a journey that will leave you mesmerized and eager for more!
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZMeddling witches navigate royal politics and battle against impossible odds to put the rightful king back on the throne in a magical world where kingdoms quake and crowns topple.
Talia Lavin
2021-03-15T05:11:17.000ZEmbark on a thrilling adventure with a wandering sailor named Ishmael and his voyage aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship led by the vengeful Captain Ahab. Their mission? To hunt down a white whale of massive size and ferocity known as Moby-Dick. With few ships having encountered this elusive creature, the stakes are high and the danger is real in this classic tale by Herman Melville.
Talia Lavin
2020-11-28T01:25:36.000ZDeath in the Air
The True Story of a Serial Killer, the Great London Smog, and the Strangling of a City
Discover a thrilling historical narrative filled with real-life horror and environmental disaster in this engaging read. In the aftermath of World War II, London was plagued by a killer smog that claimed 12,000 lives in just five days. Amid the chaos, a serial killer known as the "Beast of Rillington Place" was preying on poor and forgotten women. Author Kate Winkler Dawson weaves together the story of this notorious killer with the deadly environmental disaster that served as the backdrop, in a tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Talia Lavin
2020-09-14T17:51:55.000ZWolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
The 42nd Parallel by John Dos Passos
The Torah Anthology by Shmuel Yerushalmi