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Paperback. Condizione: New. A rare, revelatory portrait of Joan Didion -- told not through her essays or fame, but through fifty years of unshakable friendship. and food! When journalist and novelist Sara Davidson met Joan Didion in the 1970s, neither could have predicted the decades of dinners, deep conversations, and quiet rituals that would follow. In Come to Dinner, Davidson opens the door to their private world, offering an intimate memoir of literary sisterhood -- one filled with tenderness, wit, and the kind of wisdom exchanged only across time and trust. From Malibu beach walks to Manhattan suppers, shared grief to unguarded hilarity, Davidson captures the Joan few ever saw: fiercely loyal, disarmingly funny, and unwavering in her support of other women writers. What emerges is not a biography, but a deeply human portrait of Joan as a friend, mentor, and kindred spirit. For fans of The Year of Magical Thinking, Sontag: Her Life and Work, and Let Me Tell You What I Mean, this is a story not just of Didion's legacy, but of female friendship told through a rich menu of radical love, creativity, and survival.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rare, revelatory portrait of Joan Didion -- told not through her essays or fame, but through fifty years of unshakable friendship. and food! When journalist and novelist Sara Davidson met Joan Didion in the 1970s, neither could have predicted the decades of dinners, deep conversations, and quiet rituals that would follow. In Come to Dinner, Davidson opens the door to their private world, offering an intimate memoir of literary sisterhood -- one filled with tenderness, wit, and the kind of wisdom exchanged only across time and trust. From Malibu beach walks to Manhattan suppers, shared grief to unguarded hilarity, Davidson captures the Joan few ever saw: fiercely loyal, disarmingly funny, and unwavering in her support of other women writers. What emerges is not a biography, but a deeply human portrait of Joan as a friend, mentor, and kindred spirit. For fans of The Year of Magical Thinking, Sontag: Her Life and Work, and Let Me Tell You What I Mean, this is a story not just of Didion's legacy, but of female friendship told through a rich menu of radical love, creativity, and survival.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A radical daughter. A closeted father. A prim mother turned protester. One runaway girl sets a family on fire - and lights the way to liberation. In the bleak winter of 1982, fifteen-year-old Bridget has had enough. Enough of Thatcher's Britain, enough of being invisible, and enough of her family's secrets. Armed with little more than a sharp tongue and a fierce sense of justice, she runs away from her suburban life to join the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp - one of the most iconic protest movements in British history. But Bridget's disappearance doesn't just blow open her own life. It sends shockwaves through her fractured family: her distant, conservative mother, who's about to fall headlong into a love affair she never saw coming, and her father - a man with secrets of his own, who's spent a lifetime hiding in plain sight. Set at the unlikely intersection of nuclear disarmament and personal awakening, FALLOUT is a fearless, darkly funny exploration of identity, family, and midlife reinvention. With an irreverent bite that evokes Fleabag, the emotional complexity of Bad Sisters, and the political urgency of Milkman, Eleanor Anstruther has written a novel that is 'gutsy, urgent, and heartfelt' (Emma Forrest), full of 'wit, fire, and serious truths' (Joanna Pocock). As the three members of this quietly explosive family collide on the protest lines - armed with placards, secrets, and unlikely hope - they're forced to confront what they've been hiding from each other, and from themselves. Perfect for readers of Meg Mason, Ali Smith, and Nina Stibbe, FALLOUT is a luminous, unforgettable novel about the lies we tell to survive - and the courage it takes to finally come undone.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A radical daughter. A closeted father. A prim mother turned protester. One runaway girl sets a family on fire - and lights the way to liberation. In the bleak winter of 1982, fifteen-year-old Bridget has had enough. Enough of Thatcher's Britain, enough of being invisible, and enough of her family's secrets. Armed with little more than a sharp tongue and a fierce sense of justice, she runs away from her suburban life to join the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp - one of the most iconic protest movements in British history. But Bridget's disappearance doesn't just blow open her own life. It sends shockwaves through her fractured family: her distant, conservative mother, who's about to fall headlong into a love affair she never saw coming, and her father - a man with secrets of his own, who's spent a lifetime hiding in plain sight. Set at the unlikely intersection of nuclear disarmament and personal awakening, FALLOUT is a fearless, darkly funny exploration of identity, family, and midlife reinvention. With an irreverent bite that evokes Fleabag, the emotional complexity of Bad Sisters, and the political urgency of Milkman, Eleanor Anstruther has written a novel that is 'gutsy, urgent, and heartfelt' (Emma Forrest), full of 'wit, fire, and serious truths' (Joanna Pocock). As the three members of this quietly explosive family collide on the protest lines - armed with placards, secrets, and unlikely hope - they're forced to confront what they've been hiding from each other, and from themselves. Perfect for readers of Meg Mason, Ali Smith, and Nina Stibbe, FALLOUT is a luminous, unforgettable novel about the lies we tell to survive - and the courage it takes to finally come undone.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Pour a glass, pull up a chair, and meet your new favourite friends. Debbie Gordon has six months to get a life. Long-divorced and restless, she moves into a quirky Florida condo community expecting nothing more than poolside small talk and early-bird specials. Instead, she stumbles into The Cabernet Club - a circle of sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women who believe midlife isn't an ending, it's a beginning. Between nosy neighbours, unexpected romance, and the constant buzzing of her helicopter daughter checking in from afar, Debbie learns that reinvention can be messy, intoxicating, and absolutely worth it. With her new friends (and a few very good bottles of wine), she discovers that life after divorce isn't about slowing down - it's about finally turning up the volume. Brimming with wit, warmth, and a perfectly poured cabernet, this debut novel is a joyful ode to second acts, friendship, and the surprising freedom of midlife. For fans of The Golden Girls, Book Club, and Lessons in Chemistry, The Cabernet Club is a hilarious, heartfelt celebration of late-in-life friendship, female reinvention, and the courage to claim joy on your own terms. Raise your glass. This is the book club you've been waiting for.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Step aside, stereotypes! Midlife is not a time to fade into the background. In Quickies, Dr. Heather Bartos, OB/GYN, renowned menopause specialist, and Oprah-approved women's health advocate, delivers a witty, wise, and unapologetically bold roadmap for reclaiming sensuality, confidence, and self-love in midlife. Packed with 100 empowering, bite-sized lessons, Quickies challenges outdated notions about aging and intimacy. From practical advice on navigating hormonal shifts to cheeky tips for spicing things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else), this groundbreaking guide invites women to embrace their evolving identities with curiosity, courage, and joy. Whether you're reigniting your spark or discovering it for the first time, Dr. Bartos's compassionate and laugh-out-loud voice makes the journey a delight. Dr. Bartos's expertise isn't just clinical -- it's deeply personal. Drawing on years of experience as a top OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist, she offers medical insights with a human touch. A certified Reiki practitioner, she also bridges the worlds of science and spirit, encouraging women to connect with their bodies on every level. And with a surprise foreword that's sure to make readers smile, Quickies delivers not just education, but celebration. Empress Editions Publisher Alisa Kennedy Jones calls Dr. Bartos's work 'a revelation,' adding, 'Quickies is a love letter to midlife women everywhere. It's an invitation to thrive, not just survive.' Dr. Heather Bartos's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmo, Glamour, Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, and Good Housekeeping. Now, with Quickies, she's giving midlife women everywhere the tools to live sexily ever after.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A haunting meditation on love, loss, and the complexities of memory, WHO BY FIRE is the acclaimed novel from literary master Mary L. Tabor. Originally praised for its lyrical structure and emotional depth, this reissue brings a quiet yet resonant story to a new generation of readers. Told from the perspective of a male narrator unravelling the tangled threads of his past, WHO BY FIRE explores the fault lines of desire and betrayal with rare restraint and intimacy. In luminous prose, Tabor captures the unspoken truths between people - the things we hide, the moments we revisit, and the love that refuses to let go. Critics and authors alike have celebrated the novel's beauty and complexity. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler calls it 'a lovely, innovative, deeply engaging novel about how it is that human beings make their way through the mysteries of existence.' Lee Martin describes it as 'a lyric meditation on love and desire,' while Marly Swick hails it as 'intricately layered - this is beautiful truth.' Part of Empress Editions' Spring 2026 list, WHO BY FIRE reflects the publisher's commitment to literary fiction that explores midlife reinvention and intellectual power.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Magic doesn't expire at forty. London, rewritten by shadow and spell, hides a secret magical intelligence service: The Department of Dark Errands. Its operatives don't just hunt traitors - they track the things that slip between worlds. Once the Department's brightest commander, Nyra Vex now lives quietly at forty-five, running an apothecary along the canals of Little Venice. Her past is buried, her magic sealed, and the life she lost carefully forgotten. Until a shadowbeast tears through her wards and whispers her name. Dragged back into the Department's grip, Nyra is reinstated, rearmed - and partnered with the one man she swore she'd never see again. Beck Morran. Her lover. Her betrayal. Dead ten years. Now alive - reanimated, cursed, and bound to the Patron's coin. As Nyra and Beck navigate a labyrinth of assassins, forbidden magic, and conspiracies older than Boudicca, the tether between them ignites again - part weapon, part desire, part doom. Every mission drags them deeper into the Department's shadowed underworld of archives, sigils, and living magic, where loyalty fractures and survival is never guaranteed. But Nyra carries a secret of her own. She is shadowmarked. And the power inside her may be the only thing that can cut Beck free - or burn the world down trying. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Deborah Harkness, and Killing Eve, SHADOWMARKED launches The Department of Dark Errands trilogy - a darkly seductive blend of espionage, witchcraft, and midlife romantasy, where dangerous men wear three-piece suits, and the most powerful woman in the room is an apothecary who refuses to disappear. Because some magic waits a lifetime to awaken.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Pour a glass, pull up a chair, and meet your new favourite friends. Debbie Gordon has six months to get a life. Long-divorced and restless, she moves into a quirky Florida condo community expecting nothing more than poolside small talk and early-bird specials. Instead, she stumbles into The Cabernet Club - a circle of sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women who believe midlife isn't an ending, it's a beginning. Between nosy neighbours, unexpected romance, and the constant buzzing of her helicopter daughter checking in from afar, Debbie learns that reinvention can be messy, intoxicating, and absolutely worth it. With her new friends (and a few very good bottles of wine), she discovers that life after divorce isn't about slowing down - it's about finally turning up the volume. Brimming with wit, warmth, and a perfectly poured cabernet, this debut novel is a joyful ode to second acts, friendship, and the surprising freedom of midlife. For fans of The Golden Girls, Book Club, and Lessons in Chemistry, The Cabernet Club is a hilarious, heartfelt celebration of late-in-life friendship, female reinvention, and the courage to claim joy on your own terms. Raise your glass. This is the book club you've been waiting for.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A haunting meditation on love, loss, and the complexities of memory, WHO BY FIRE is the acclaimed novel from literary master Mary L. Tabor. Originally praised for its lyrical structure and emotional depth, this reissue brings a quiet yet resonant story to a new generation of readers. Told from the perspective of a male narrator unravelling the tangled threads of his past, WHO BY FIRE explores the fault lines of desire and betrayal with rare restraint and intimacy. In luminous prose, Tabor captures the unspoken truths between people - the things we hide, the moments we revisit, and the love that refuses to let go. Critics and authors alike have celebrated the novel's beauty and complexity. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler calls it 'a lovely, innovative, deeply engaging novel about how it is that human beings make their way through the mysteries of existence.' Lee Martin describes it as 'a lyric meditation on love and desire,' while Marly Swick hails it as 'intricately layered - this is beautiful truth.' Part of Empress Editions' Spring 2026 list, WHO BY FIRE reflects the publisher's commitment to literary fiction that explores midlife reinvention and intellectual power.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Magic doesn't expire at forty. London, rewritten by shadow and spell, hides a secret magical intelligence service: The Department of Dark Errands. Its operatives don't just hunt traitors - they track the things that slip between worlds. Once the Department's brightest commander, Nyra Vex now lives quietly at forty-five, running an apothecary along the canals of Little Venice. Her past is buried, her magic sealed, and the life she lost carefully forgotten. Until a shadowbeast tears through her wards and whispers her name. Dragged back into the Department's grip, Nyra is reinstated, rearmed - and partnered with the one man she swore she'd never see again. Beck Morran. Her lover. Her betrayal. Dead ten years. Now alive - reanimated, cursed, and bound to the Patron's coin. As Nyra and Beck navigate a labyrinth of assassins, forbidden magic, and conspiracies older than Boudicca, the tether between them ignites again - part weapon, part desire, part doom. Every mission drags them deeper into the Department's shadowed underworld of archives, sigils, and living magic, where loyalty fractures and survival is never guaranteed. But Nyra carries a secret of her own. She is shadowmarked. And the power inside her may be the only thing that can cut Beck free - or burn the world down trying. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Deborah Harkness, and Killing Eve, SHADOWMARKED launches The Department of Dark Errands trilogy - a darkly seductive blend of espionage, witchcraft, and midlife romantasy, where dangerous men wear three-piece suits, and the most powerful woman in the room is an apothecary who refuses to disappear. Because some magic waits a lifetime to awaken.

Hardback. Condizione: New. What do you do when the foundations of your life - family, identity, and health - begin to crack beneath your feet? In Unfixed, Kimberly takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the uncharted waters of family secrets, chronic illness, and the relentless search for truth and forgiveness. When Warner's seemingly stable world begins to unravel, she discovers that her father - a figure both present and painfully absent - harbours a long-buried secret. This revelation propels her into an emotional labyrinth of discovery, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and redefine the meaning of home, family, and self. Set against the backdrop of Warner's battle with an elusive and debilitating illness, Unfixed is a deeply intimate exploration of resilience and vulnerability. Warner masterfully weaves together threads of personal struggle and universal themes, painting a portrait of a life in flux that will resonate with anyone who has ever sought clarity in chaos. At its heart, Unfixed is a story of reckoning - not only with the haunting spectre of a lost father but also with the body's betrayal and the limits of medical certainty. With the lyricism of Dani Shapiro's Inheritance (Knopf, 2019) and the rich emotional depth of Where the Crawdads Sing (Corsair, 2019), Warner crafts a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly moving. Through luminous prose and unflinching honesty, Unfixed reveals the beauty and heartbreak of uncovering truths that were never meant to be found. It is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of the unknown, offering readers a poignant reminder that even in the most unfixed of lives, there is room for hope, connection, and self-discovery. Perfect for readers who find solace in stories of resilience and transformation, Unfixed invites you to walk alongside Warner on a journey of uncovering, unravelling, and ultimately rebuilding.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Step aside, stereotypes! Midlife is not a time to fade into the background. In Quickies, Dr. Heather Bartos, OB/GYN, renowned menopause specialist, and Oprah-approved women's health advocate, delivers a witty, wise, and unapologetically bold roadmap for reclaiming sensuality, confidence, and self-love in midlife. Packed with 100 empowering, bite-sized lessons, Quickies challenges outdated notions about aging and intimacy. From practical advice on navigating hormonal shifts to cheeky tips for spicing things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else), this groundbreaking guide invites women to embrace their evolving identities with curiosity, courage, and joy. Whether you're reigniting your spark or discovering it for the first time, Dr. Bartos's compassionate and laugh-out-loud voice makes the journey a delight. Dr. Bartos's expertise isn't just clinical -- it's deeply personal. Drawing on years of experience as a top OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist, she offers medical insights with a human touch. A certified Reiki practitioner, she also bridges the worlds of science and spirit, encouraging women to connect with their bodies on every level. And with a surprise foreword that's sure to make readers smile, Quickies delivers not just education, but celebration. Empress Editions Publisher Alisa Kennedy Jones calls Dr. Bartos's work 'a revelation,' adding, 'Quickies is a love letter to midlife women everywhere. It's an invitation to thrive, not just survive.' Dr. Heather Bartos's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmo, Glamour, Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, and Good Housekeeping. Now, with Quickies, she's giving midlife women everywhere the tools to live sexily ever after.

Hardback. Condizione: New. What do you do when the foundations of your life - family, identity, and health - begin to crack beneath your feet? In Unfixed, Kimberly takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the uncharted waters of family secrets, chronic illness, and the relentless search for truth and forgiveness. When Warner's seemingly stable world begins to unravel, she discovers that her father - a figure both present and painfully absent - harbours a long-buried secret. This revelation propels her into an emotional labyrinth of discovery, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and redefine the meaning of home, family, and self. Set against the backdrop of Warner's battle with an elusive and debilitating illness, Unfixed is a deeply intimate exploration of resilience and vulnerability. Warner masterfully weaves together threads of personal struggle and universal themes, painting a portrait of a life in flux that will resonate with anyone who has ever sought clarity in chaos. At its heart, Unfixed is a story of reckoning - not only with the haunting spectre of a lost father but also with the body's betrayal and the limits of medical certainty. With the lyricism of Dani Shapiro's Inheritance (Knopf, 2019) and the rich emotional depth of Where the Crawdads Sing (Corsair, 2019), Warner crafts a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly moving. Through luminous prose and unflinching honesty, Unfixed reveals the beauty and heartbreak of uncovering truths that were never meant to be found. It is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of the unknown, offering readers a poignant reminder that even in the most unfixed of lives, there is room for hope, connection, and self-discovery. Perfect for readers who find solace in stories of resilience and transformation, Unfixed invites you to walk alongside Warner on a journey of uncovering, unravelling, and ultimately rebuilding.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rare, revelatory portrait of Joan Didion -- told not through her essays or fame, but through fifty years of unshakable friendship. and food! When journalist and novelist Sara Davidson met Joan Didion in the 1970s, neither could have predicted the decades of dinners, deep conversations, and quiet rituals that would follow. In Come to Dinner, Davidson opens the door to their private world, offering an intimate memoir of literary sisterhood -- one filled with tenderness, wit, and the kind of wisdom exchanged only across time and trust. From Malibu beach walks to Manhattan suppers, shared grief to unguarded hilarity, Davidson captures the Joan few ever saw: fiercely loyal, disarmingly funny, and unwavering in her support of other women writers. What emerges is not a biography, but a deeply human portrait of Joan as a friend, mentor, and kindred spirit. For fans of The Year of Magical Thinking, Sontag: Her Life and Work, and Let Me Tell You What I Mean, this is a story not just of Didion's legacy, but of female friendship told through a rich menu of radical love, creativity, and survival.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A radical daughter. A closeted father. A prim mother turned protester. One runaway girl sets a family on fire - and lights the way to liberation. In the bleak winter of 1982, fifteen-year-old Bridget has had enough. Enough of Thatcher's Britain, enough of being invisible, and enough of her family's secrets. Armed with little more than a sharp tongue and a fierce sense of justice, she runs away from her suburban life to join the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp - one of the most iconic protest movements in British history. But Bridget's disappearance doesn't just blow open her own life. It sends shockwaves through her fractured family: her distant, conservative mother, who's about to fall headlong into a love affair she never saw coming, and her father - a man with secrets of his own, who's spent a lifetime hiding in plain sight. Set at the unlikely intersection of nuclear disarmament and personal awakening, FALLOUT is a fearless, darkly funny exploration of identity, family, and midlife reinvention. With an irreverent bite that evokes Fleabag, the emotional complexity of Bad Sisters, and the political urgency of Milkman, Eleanor Anstruther has written a novel that is 'gutsy, urgent, and heartfelt' (Emma Forrest), full of 'wit, fire, and serious truths' (Joanna Pocock). As the three members of this quietly explosive family collide on the protest lines - armed with placards, secrets, and unlikely hope - they're forced to confront what they've been hiding from each other, and from themselves. Perfect for readers of Meg Mason, Ali Smith, and Nina Stibbe, FALLOUT is a luminous, unforgettable novel about the lies we tell to survive - and the courage it takes to finally come undone.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Pour a glass, pull up a chair, and meet your new favourite friends. Debbie Gordon has six months to get a life. Long-divorced and restless, she moves into a quirky Florida condo community expecting nothing more than poolside small talk and early-bird specials. Instead, she stumbles into The Cabernet Club - a circle of sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women who believe midlife isn't an ending, it's a beginning. Between nosy neighbours, unexpected romance, and the constant buzzing of her helicopter daughter checking in from afar, Debbie learns that reinvention can be messy, intoxicating, and absolutely worth it. With her new friends (and a few very good bottles of wine), she discovers that life after divorce isn't about slowing down - it's about finally turning up the volume. Brimming with wit, warmth, and a perfectly poured cabernet, this debut novel is a joyful ode to second acts, friendship, and the surprising freedom of midlife. For fans of The Golden Girls, Book Club, and Lessons in Chemistry, The Cabernet Club is a hilarious, heartfelt celebration of late-in-life friendship, female reinvention, and the courage to claim joy on your own terms. Raise your glass. This is the book club you've been waiting for.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Step aside, stereotypes! Midlife is not a time to fade into the background. In Quickies, Dr. Heather Bartos, OB/GYN, renowned menopause specialist, and Oprah-approved women's health advocate, delivers a witty, wise, and unapologetically bold roadmap for reclaiming sensuality, confidence, and self-love in midlife. Packed with 100 empowering, bite-sized lessons, Quickies challenges outdated notions about aging and intimacy. From practical advice on navigating hormonal shifts to cheeky tips for spicing things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else), this groundbreaking guide invites women to embrace their evolving identities with curiosity, courage, and joy. Whether you're reigniting your spark or discovering it for the first time, Dr. Bartos's compassionate and laugh-out-loud voice makes the journey a delight. Dr. Bartos's expertise isn't just clinical -- it's deeply personal. Drawing on years of experience as a top OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist, she offers medical insights with a human touch. A certified Reiki practitioner, she also bridges the worlds of science and spirit, encouraging women to connect with their bodies on every level. And with a surprise foreword that's sure to make readers smile, Quickies delivers not just education, but celebration. Empress Editions Publisher Alisa Kennedy Jones calls Dr. Bartos's work 'a revelation,' adding, 'Quickies is a love letter to midlife women everywhere. It's an invitation to thrive, not just survive.' Dr. Heather Bartos's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmo, Glamour, Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, and Good Housekeeping. Now, with Quickies, she's giving midlife women everywhere the tools to live sexily ever after.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A haunting meditation on love, loss, and the complexities of memory, WHO BY FIRE is the acclaimed novel from literary master Mary L. Tabor. Originally praised for its lyrical structure and emotional depth, this reissue brings a quiet yet resonant story to a new generation of readers. Told from the perspective of a male narrator unravelling the tangled threads of his past, WHO BY FIRE explores the fault lines of desire and betrayal with rare restraint and intimacy. In luminous prose, Tabor captures the unspoken truths between people - the things we hide, the moments we revisit, and the love that refuses to let go. Critics and authors alike have celebrated the novel's beauty and complexity. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler calls it 'a lovely, innovative, deeply engaging novel about how it is that human beings make their way through the mysteries of existence.' Lee Martin describes it as 'a lyric meditation on love and desire,' while Marly Swick hails it as 'intricately layered - this is beautiful truth.' Part of Empress Editions' Spring 2026 list, WHO BY FIRE reflects the publisher's commitment to literary fiction that explores midlife reinvention and intellectual power.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Magic doesn't expire at forty. London, rewritten by shadow and spell, hides a secret magical intelligence service: The Department of Dark Errands. Its operatives don't just hunt traitors - they track the things that slip between worlds. Once the Department's brightest commander, Nyra Vex now lives quietly at forty-five, running an apothecary along the canals of Little Venice. Her past is buried, her magic sealed, and the life she lost carefully forgotten. Until a shadowbeast tears through her wards and whispers her name. Dragged back into the Department's grip, Nyra is reinstated, rearmed - and partnered with the one man she swore she'd never see again. Beck Morran. Her lover. Her betrayal. Dead ten years. Now alive - reanimated, cursed, and bound to the Patron's coin. As Nyra and Beck navigate a labyrinth of assassins, forbidden magic, and conspiracies older than Boudicca, the tether between them ignites again - part weapon, part desire, part doom. Every mission drags them deeper into the Department's shadowed underworld of archives, sigils, and living magic, where loyalty fractures and survival is never guaranteed. But Nyra carries a secret of her own. She is shadowmarked. And the power inside her may be the only thing that can cut Beck free - or burn the world down trying. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Deborah Harkness, and Killing Eve, SHADOWMARKED launches The Department of Dark Errands trilogy - a darkly seductive blend of espionage, witchcraft, and midlife romantasy, where dangerous men wear three-piece suits, and the most powerful woman in the room is an apothecary who refuses to disappear. Because some magic waits a lifetime to awaken.

Hardback. Condizione: New. What do you do when the foundations of your life - family, identity, and health - begin to crack beneath your feet? In Unfixed, Kimberly takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the uncharted waters of family secrets, chronic illness, and the relentless search for truth and forgiveness. When Warner's seemingly stable world begins to unravel, she discovers that her father - a figure both present and painfully absent - harbours a long-buried secret. This revelation propels her into an emotional labyrinth of discovery, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and redefine the meaning of home, family, and self. Set against the backdrop of Warner's battle with an elusive and debilitating illness, Unfixed is a deeply intimate exploration of resilience and vulnerability. Warner masterfully weaves together threads of personal struggle and universal themes, painting a portrait of a life in flux that will resonate with anyone who has ever sought clarity in chaos. At its heart, Unfixed is a story of reckoning - not only with the haunting spectre of a lost father but also with the body's betrayal and the limits of medical certainty. With the lyricism of Dani Shapiro's Inheritance (Knopf, 2019) and the rich emotional depth of Where the Crawdads Sing (Corsair, 2019), Warner crafts a narrative that is both gripping and profoundly moving. Through luminous prose and unflinching honesty, Unfixed reveals the beauty and heartbreak of uncovering truths that were never meant to be found. It is a celebration of the human spirit's capacity to adapt and thrive in the face of the unknown, offering readers a poignant reminder that even in the most unfixed of lives, there is room for hope, connection, and self-discovery. Perfect for readers who find solace in stories of resilience and transformation, Unfixed invites you to walk alongside Warner on a journey of uncovering, unravelling, and ultimately rebuilding.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A radical daughter. A closeted father. A prim mother turned protester. One runaway girl sets a family on fire - and lights the way to liberation. In the bleak winter of 1982, fifteen-year-old Bridget has had enough. Enough of Thatcher's Britain, enough of being invisible, and enough of her family's secrets. Armed with little more than a sharp tongue and a fierce sense of justice, she runs away from her suburban life to join the Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp - one of the most iconic protest movements in British history. But Bridget's disappearance doesn't just blow open her own life. It sends shockwaves through her fractured family: her distant, conservative mother, who's about to fall headlong into a love affair she never saw coming, and her father - a man with secrets of his own, who's spent a lifetime hiding in plain sight. Set at the unlikely intersection of nuclear disarmament and personal awakening, FALLOUT is a fearless, darkly funny exploration of identity, family, and midlife reinvention. With an irreverent bite that evokes Fleabag, the emotional complexity of Bad Sisters, and the political urgency of Milkman, Eleanor Anstruther has written a novel that is 'gutsy, urgent, and heartfelt' (Emma Forrest), full of 'wit, fire, and serious truths' (Joanna Pocock). As the three members of this quietly explosive family collide on the protest lines - armed with placards, secrets, and unlikely hope - they're forced to confront what they've been hiding from each other, and from themselves. Perfect for readers of Meg Mason, Ali Smith, and Nina Stibbe, FALLOUT is a luminous, unforgettable novel about the lies we tell to survive - and the courage it takes to finally come undone.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rare, revelatory portrait of Joan Didion -- told not through her essays or fame, but through fifty years of unshakable friendship. and food! When journalist and novelist Sara Davidson met Joan Didion in the 1970s, neither could have predicted the decades of dinners, deep conversations, and quiet rituals that would follow. In Come to Dinner, Davidson opens the door to their private world, offering an intimate memoir of literary sisterhood -- one filled with tenderness, wit, and the kind of wisdom exchanged only across time and trust. From Malibu beach walks to Manhattan suppers, shared grief to unguarded hilarity, Davidson captures the Joan few ever saw: fiercely loyal, disarmingly funny, and unwavering in her support of other women writers. What emerges is not a biography, but a deeply human portrait of Joan as a friend, mentor, and kindred spirit. For fans of The Year of Magical Thinking, Sontag: Her Life and Work, and Let Me Tell You What I Mean, this is a story not just of Didion's legacy, but of female friendship told through a rich menu of radical love, creativity, and survival.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Magic doesn't expire at forty. London, rewritten by shadow and spell, hides a secret magical intelligence service: The Department of Dark Errands. Its operatives don't just hunt traitors - they track the things that slip between worlds. Once the Department's brightest commander, Nyra Vex now lives quietly at forty-five, running an apothecary along the canals of Little Venice. Her past is buried, her magic sealed, and the life she lost carefully forgotten. Until a shadowbeast tears through her wards and whispers her name. Dragged back into the Department's grip, Nyra is reinstated, rearmed - and partnered with the one man she swore she'd never see again. Beck Morran. Her lover. Her betrayal. Dead ten years. Now alive - reanimated, cursed, and bound to the Patron's coin. As Nyra and Beck navigate a labyrinth of assassins, forbidden magic, and conspiracies older than Boudicca, the tether between them ignites again - part weapon, part desire, part doom. Every mission drags them deeper into the Department's shadowed underworld of archives, sigils, and living magic, where loyalty fractures and survival is never guaranteed. But Nyra carries a secret of her own. She is shadowmarked. And the power inside her may be the only thing that can cut Beck free - or burn the world down trying. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Deborah Harkness, and Killing Eve, SHADOWMARKED launches The Department of Dark Errands trilogy - a darkly seductive blend of espionage, witchcraft, and midlife romantasy, where dangerous men wear three-piece suits, and the most powerful woman in the room is an apothecary who refuses to disappear. Because some magic waits a lifetime to awaken.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Pour a glass, pull up a chair, and meet your new favourite friends. Debbie Gordon has six months to get a life. Long-divorced and restless, she moves into a quirky Florida condo community expecting nothing more than poolside small talk and early-bird specials. Instead, she stumbles into The Cabernet Club - a circle of sharp, funny, fiercely loyal women who believe midlife isn't an ending, it's a beginning. Between nosy neighbours, unexpected romance, and the constant buzzing of her helicopter daughter checking in from afar, Debbie learns that reinvention can be messy, intoxicating, and absolutely worth it. With her new friends (and a few very good bottles of wine), she discovers that life after divorce isn't about slowing down - it's about finally turning up the volume. Brimming with wit, warmth, and a perfectly poured cabernet, this debut novel is a joyful ode to second acts, friendship, and the surprising freedom of midlife. For fans of The Golden Girls, Book Club, and Lessons in Chemistry, The Cabernet Club is a hilarious, heartfelt celebration of late-in-life friendship, female reinvention, and the courage to claim joy on your own terms. Raise your glass. This is the book club you've been waiting for.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A haunting meditation on love, loss, and the complexities of memory, WHO BY FIRE is the acclaimed novel from literary master Mary L. Tabor. Originally praised for its lyrical structure and emotional depth, this reissue brings a quiet yet resonant story to a new generation of readers. Told from the perspective of a male narrator unravelling the tangled threads of his past, WHO BY FIRE explores the fault lines of desire and betrayal with rare restraint and intimacy. In luminous prose, Tabor captures the unspoken truths between people - the things we hide, the moments we revisit, and the love that refuses to let go. Critics and authors alike have celebrated the novel's beauty and complexity. Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Olen Butler calls it 'a lovely, innovative, deeply engaging novel about how it is that human beings make their way through the mysteries of existence.' Lee Martin describes it as 'a lyric meditation on love and desire,' while Marly Swick hails it as 'intricately layered - this is beautiful truth.' Part of Empress Editions' Spring 2026 list, WHO BY FIRE reflects the publisher's commitment to literary fiction that explores midlife reinvention and intellectual power.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Step aside, stereotypes! Midlife is not a time to fade into the background. In Quickies, Dr. Heather Bartos, OB/GYN, renowned menopause specialist, and Oprah-approved women's health advocate, delivers a witty, wise, and unapologetically bold roadmap for reclaiming sensuality, confidence, and self-love in midlife. Packed with 100 empowering, bite-sized lessons, Quickies challenges outdated notions about aging and intimacy. From practical advice on navigating hormonal shifts to cheeky tips for spicing things up in the bedroom (or anywhere else), this groundbreaking guide invites women to embrace their evolving identities with curiosity, courage, and joy. Whether you're reigniting your spark or discovering it for the first time, Dr. Bartos's compassionate and laugh-out-loud voice makes the journey a delight. Dr. Bartos's expertise isn't just clinical -- it's deeply personal. Drawing on years of experience as a top OB/GYN and certified menopause specialist, she offers medical insights with a human touch. A certified Reiki practitioner, she also bridges the worlds of science and spirit, encouraging women to connect with their bodies on every level. And with a surprise foreword that's sure to make readers smile, Quickies delivers not just education, but celebration. Empress Editions Publisher Alisa Kennedy Jones calls Dr. Bartos's work 'a revelation,' adding, 'Quickies is a love letter to midlife women everywhere. It's an invitation to thrive, not just survive.' Dr. Heather Bartos's expertise has been featured in The New York Times, Cosmo, Glamour, Oprah Magazine, Refinery29, and Good Housekeeping. Now, with Quickies, she's giving midlife women everywhere the tools to live sexily ever after.

Hardback. Condizione: New.