From #1&nbsp;New York Times&nbsp;bestselling author Alex Aster comes her adult debut novel&nbsp;Summer in the City--a swoony, fast-paced rom-com set in New York City in which a screenwriter and a sexy tech CEO go from lovers to enemies and back to lovers again... Twenty-seven-year-old screenwriter Elle has the chance of a lifetime to write a big-budget movie set in New York City. The only problem? She's had writer's block for months, and her screenplay is due at the end of the summer.&nbsp; In a desperate attempt at inspiration, Elle ends up back in the city she swore she would never return to, in an apartment she could never afford (floor-to-ceiling windows, skyline views, and a new coffee shop to haunt included). It's the perfect place to write her screenplay...until she realizes her new neighbor is tech "Billionaire Bachelor" Parker Warren, her stairwell hookup from two years ago. It's been a lovers-to-enemies situation ever since.&nbsp; When seeing him again turns into a full night of hate-fueled writing, Elle realizes her enemy/twisted muse might just be the key to finishing her screenplay... if she can stand being around her polar opposite. She writes anonymously, and he's on the cover of every business magazine. He frequents fancy red carpeted events, and she doesn't like leaving her emotional support five block radius.&nbsp; One summer. One wall apart. He needs to fake a buzzy relationship during his company's precarious acquisition. She needs to write a movie around a list of NYC locations. Both need a break from their unrelenting schedules, and a chance to rediscover the skyscraper glimmering, pizza crusted, sunlit charms of the city.&nbsp;&nbsp; Summers always end, and so will this agreement. It's all pretend. Promise.&nbsp; Until it isn't.

Summer in the City (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Aster, Alex

Genre Fiction

William Morrow

Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Volume 1) (The Lightlark Saga, 1)

An instant #1 National Bestseller—soon to be a major motion picture. #BookTok phenomenon and award-winning author Alex Aster delivers readers a masterfully written, utterly gripping YA fantasy novel\nWelcome to the Centennial.\nEvery 100 years, the island of Lightlark appears to host the Centennial, a deadly game that only the rulers of six realms are invited to play. The invitation is a summons—a call to embrace victory and ruin, baubles and blood. The Centennial offers the six rulers one final chance to break the curses that have plagued their realms for centuries. Each ruler has something to hide. Each realm’s curse is uniquely wicked. To destroy the curses, one ruler must die.\nIsla Crown is the young ruler of Wildling—a realm of temptresses cursed to kill anyone they fall in love with. They are feared and despised, and are counting on Isla to end their suffering by succeeding at the Centennial.\nTo survive, Isla must lie, cheat, and betray…even as love complicates everything.\nFilled with secrets, deception, romance, and twists worthy of the darkest thrillers, Lightlark is a must-read for fans of legendary fantasy writers Marie Lu, Marissa Meyer, and Leigh Bardugo.

Teen & Young Adult

Harry N. Abrams

Welcome to the Centennial. Every hundred years, the island of Lightlark appears for only 100 days to host a deadly game, where the rulers of six realms fight to break their curses and win unparalleled power. Each ruler has something to hide. Each curse is uniquely wicked. To break them-and save themselves and their realms-one ruler must die. To survive, Isla Crown must lie, cheat, and betray. Even as love complicates everything . . . This paperback edition will include a teaser chapter of the upcoming second book in the Lightlark Saga.

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) (Volume 2) (The Lightlark Saga, 2)

The seductive and action-packed follow-up to Alex Aster's instant #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling novel, Lightlark-now in paperback! Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself struggling to win respect as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. Alex Aster's intricate world expands after the riveting culmination of the Centennial games, delving more deeply into Isla's memories of her past, as her future hurtles toward two possible fates.

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) (The Lightlark Saga, 2) (Volume 2)

The pulse-pounding third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Lightlark Saga, by acclaimed author and #BookTok sensation Alex Aster &nbsp; Love kills kingdoms... &nbsp; Back in Grim's castle on Nightshade, Isla is reeling in the wake of a brutal battle and the devastating truths it exposed. Her future--and the fate of the world--now hinge on a heart split in two. &nbsp; Past Isla, who fell in love with the ruler of Nightshade, fights to resist feelings she considers treasonous. The Isla of the present, who has seen the ruin her powers can cause, will do anything to save Lightlark and its king. &nbsp; As the line between enemy and friend is tested, Isla is more desperate than ever to understand the oracle's final prophecy and change her heartrending fate. But a storm is coming. And with it, a long-buried evil greater than anything the realms have faced before. &nbsp; With the clock ticking on her destiny and the survival of two warring kingdoms hinging on her own shattered heart, Isla Crown will either save the world--or destroy it.

Skyshade (The Lightlark Saga Book 3) (The Lightlark Saga, 3) (Volume 3)

Lightlark: Collector’s Edition (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (The Lightlark Saga, 1) (Volume 1)

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga, 2)

Youth Large Print

Curse of the Night Witch (Emblem Island, 1)

Children's Books

Action & Adventure

Bloom Books for Young Readers

"A mightily marvelous sequel." -Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW The second book in a fast-paced series steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time andPercy Jackson. In this tale Tor, Engle, and Melda must stop a band of cursed pirates from taking over their home. Tor is adjusting to life with the Night Witch's powers, with his best friends Engle and Melda by his side. But when a mysterious girl named Vesper washes ashore claiming a band of cursed pirates is on their way to Emblem Island, life changes fast. Vesper is from an underwater city that was destroyed by the terrible Calavera pirates and she warns Tor that his village is next. To stop the pirates, Tor, Engle, and Melda join Vesper on the hunt for the famed Pirate's Pearl, an ancient relic that would give them complete control of the high seas. But the journey is perilous, filled with legendary sea creatures that are determined to see them fail. To save his village and everyone he loves, Tor must accept his new abilities-and use them-in the race to find the pearl. You'll love Curse of the Forgotten Cityif you're looking for- Summer reading for tweens and teens ages 11-14 Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series for girls ages 9-12 Praise forCurse of the Night Witch- A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."- Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."-Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

Curse of the Forgotten City (Emblem Island, 2)

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Summer in the City (Deluxe Limited Edition): A Novel

Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Volume 1) (The Lightlark Saga, 1)

Lightlark (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (Volume 1) (The Lightlark Saga, 1)

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) (Volume 2) (The Lightlark Saga, 2)

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2) (The Lightlark Saga, 2) (Volume 2)

Skyshade (The Lightlark Saga Book 3) (The Lightlark Saga, 3) (Volume 3)

Lightlark: Collector’s Edition (The Lightlark Saga Book 1) (The Lightlark Saga, 1) (Volume 1)

Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga, 2)

Curse of the Night Witch (Emblem Island, 1)

Curse of the Forgotten City (Emblem Island, 2)