NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY USA TODAY • Elizabeth Berg has written a lush historical novel based on the sensuous Parisian life of the nineteenth-century writer George Sand—which is perfect for readers of Nancy Horan and Elizabeth Gilbert. At the beginning of this powerful novel, we meet Aurore Dupin as she is leaving her estranged husband, a loveless marriage, and her family’s estate in the French countryside to start a new life in Paris. There, she gives herself a new name—George Sand—and pursues her dream of becoming a writer, embracing an unconventional and even scandalous lifestyle. Paris in the nineteenth century comes vividly alive, illuminated by the story of the loves, passions, and fierce struggles of a woman who defied the confines of society. Sand’s many lovers and friends include Frédéric Chopin, Gustave Flaubert, Franz Liszt, Eugène Delacroix, Victor Hugo, Marie Dorval, and Alfred de Musset. As Sand welcomes fame and friendship, she fights to overcome heartbreak and prejudice, failure and loss. Though considered the most gifted genius of her time, she works to reconcile the pain of her childhood, of disturbing relationships with her mother and daughter, and of her intimacies with women and men. Will the life she longs for always be just out of reach—a dream? Brilliantly written in luminous prose, and with remarkable insights into the heart and mind of a literary force, The Dream Lover tells the unforgettable story of a courageous, irresistible woman. Praise for The Dream Lover “Exquisitely captivating . . . Sand’s story is so timely and modern in an era when gender and sexual roles are upended daily.”—USA Today “Fantastic . . . a provocative and dazzling portrait . . . Berg tells a terrific story, while simultaneously exploring sexuality, art, and the difficult personal choices women artists in particular made—then and now—in order to succeed. . . . The book, imagistic and perfectly paced, full of dialogue that clips along, is a reader’s dream.”—The Boston Globe “Absorbing . . . an armchair traveler’s delight . . . Berg rolls out the wonders of nineteenth-century Paris in cinematic bursts that capture its light, its street life, its people and sounds. . . . The result is an illuminating portrait of a magnificent woman whose story is enriched by the delicate brush strokes of Berg’s colorful imagination.”—Chicago Tribune “There is authority and confidence in the storytelling that makes the pages fly.”—The New York Times “Berg weaves an enchanting novel about the real life of George Sand.”—Us Weekly “Lavishly described . . . Berg uses her own skill as a writer to graphically present the reader with a clear picture of a brilliant, yet flawed woman.”—Fredericksburg Free Lance–Star “[A] beautiful, imaginative re-creation . . . Berg’s years-long immersion in the writings of and about Sand has resulted in a remarkable channeling of Sand’s voice.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Berg offers vivid, sensual detail and a sensitive portrayal of the yearning and vulnerability behind Sand’s bold persona.”—Publishers Weekly “A thoroughly pleasant escape . . . [Sand is] intoxicating, beautiful, gifted, desirous, unconventional and heartbroken.”—Kirkus Reviews

Since losing her mother and grandparents in a car crash two years ago Erysah has suffered from constant nightmares. She realises that her life hasn't changed.Erysah begins to wonder if is she has substituted her boss and his mother for her lost family. Then on the night of her 21st birthday Erysah dreams of a handsome stranger named Dayton. The dreams become more vivid as he begins to seduce her, eventually convincing her he is real. She begins to discover a very different world, one she is already part of A journey has begun that can only end when Erysah's true identity is revealed, only then can she fulfill her destiny.

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

The son of two of Hollywood's most famous stars, Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin tells the story of his parents. These seemingly perfect all-American idols hid dark secrets including illness, alcoholism, illegitimacy and sexual abuse.

This latest addition to the The Little Black Songbook library gathers together some of the greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll hits that have ever been recorded; songs that have defined and sculpted the history of popular music. Presented in chord songbook format, this collection features Guitar chords, diagrams and complete lyrics. Ideal for strumming and singing, this collection places some of the most popular and well-respected artists at your disposal, including The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Little Richard and many more! Perfect for any aspiring guitarist, these tunes are ideal for a group singalongs, a spot of busking or, using the Spotify playlist included within the book, simply to explore the rich history of the world's best rock ‘n’ roll music. Included within this little book are: - Ain't That A Shame [Fats Domino] - All Shook Up [Elvis Presley] - At The Hop [Danny & The Juniors] - Baby It's You [The Beatles] - Be-Bop-A-Lula [Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps] - Blue Suede Shoes [Carl Perkins] - Blueberry Hill [Fats Domino] - Brown Eyed Handsome Man [Chuck Berry] - Claudette [The Everly Brothers] - Come On [The Rolling Stones] - Everyday [Buddy Holly] - Great Balls Of Fire [Jerry Lee Lewis] - The Great Pretender [The Platters] - Honey Don't [Carl Perkins] - Hoots Mon [Lord Rockingham's XI] - Hound Dog [Elvis Presley] - Johnny B. Goode [Chuck Berry] - Let's Twist Again [Chubby Checker] - Long Tall Sally [Little Richard] - Lucille [Little Richard] - Oh, Pretty Woman [Roy Orbison] - Rave On [Buddy Holly] - Rock Around The Clock [Bill Haley & His Comets] - Roll Over Beethoven [Chuck Berry] - Runaround Sue [Dion] - Shout [Lulu & The Luvvers] - Surfin' U.S.A. [The Beach Boys] - That'll Be The Day [The Crickets] - Twenty Flight Rock [Eddie Cochran] - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On [Jerry Lee Lewis] - Willie And The Hand Jive [The Johnny Otis Show] - Yakety Yak [The Coasters] - You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover [Bo Diddley] ... And many more!