2018 World Fantasy Award nominee 2018 Locus finalist - Best short story collection 2018 Alex Award nominee "Magical stories unfurl with marvelous subtlety in this delightful collection from Klages." --Publishers Weekly, starred review A rebellious child identifies with Maleficent instead of Sleeping Beauty. Best friends Anna and Corry share one last morning on Earth. A solitary woman inherits a penny arcade haunted by a beautiful stranger. A prep-school student requires more than luck when playing dice with a faerie. Ladies who lunch--dividing one last bite of dessert--delve into new dimensions of quantum politeness. At summer camp, a young girl discovers the heartbreak of forbidden love. Whether on a habitat on Mars or in a boardinghouse in London, discover Ellen Klages' wicked, wondrous adventures full of cheeky wit, empathy, and courage.

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Dive into the Shadows with "Hexes and Hauntings," Your Ultimate Guide to the Art of Witchcraft! Uncover the secrets of witchcraft and spell casting with this enthralling collection of wickedly potent spells. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious newcomer, this book offers everything you need to harness the energies of the universe and bend them to your will. Inside, you'll discover: Over 50 Detailed Spells: From love spells that bewitch the heart to protective charms that shield your aura, each spell is crafted with care and includes step-by-step instructions to ensure your magical success. Expert Tips and Tricks: Learn how to effectively gather and use your magical supplies, cast circles, and protect yourself from negative energies. Historical Insights and Origins: Explore the rich history of witchcraft and the cultural significance of various spells within the craft. Spell Variations for Solo or Group Practice: Adapt spells for personal practice or for engaging with a coven. With "Hexes and Hauntings," elevate your craft, explore mystical realms, and unlock the power of the ancient arts like never before! Perfect for practitioners of all levels, this book is your gateway to a deeper understanding of witchcraft and magical living. Grab your copy today and transform the mundane into the magical!

Under house arrest, Lottie has started to make a few friends in the criminal lifestyle, and is even working on a new, exciting casino heist case with her police liaison...but has she lost sight of what really matters—proving her own innocence?

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes—creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs. From the world’s most painful hornet, to the flies that transmit deadly diseases, to millipedes that stop traffic, to the “bookworms” that devour libraries, to the Japanese beetles munching on your roses, Wicked Bugs delves into the extraordinary powers of six- and eight-legged creatures. With wit, style, and exacting research, Stewart has uncovered the most terrifying and titillating stories of bugs gone wild. It’s an A to Z of insect enemies, interspersed with sections that explore bugs with kinky sex lives (“She’s Just Not That Into You”), creatures lurking in the cupboard (“Fear No Weevil”), insects eating your tomatoes (“Gardener’s Dirty Dozen”), and phobias that feed our (sometimes) irrational responses to bugs (“Have No Fear”). Intricate and strangely beautiful etchings and drawings by Briony Morrow-Cribbs capture diabolical bugs of all shapes and sizes in this mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins—but doesn’t end—in your own backyard.

This “evocative and beautiful” (School Library Journal) novel “vividly imagines the lives of three girls” (Booklist, starred review) in three different time periods as they grow up to become groundbreaking scientists. Maria Merian was sure that caterpillars were not wicked things born from mud, as most people of her time believed. Through careful observation she discovered the truth about metamorphosis and documented her findings in gorgeous paintings of the life cycles of insects. More than a century later, Mary Anning helped her father collect stone sea creatures from the cliffs in southwest England. To him they were merely a source of income, but to Mary they held a stronger fascination. Intrepid and patient, she eventually discovered fossils that would change people’s vision of the past. Across the ocean, Maria Mitchell helped her mapmaker father in the whaling village of Nantucket. At night they explored the starry sky through his telescope. Maria longed to discover a new comet—and after years of studying the night sky, she finally did. Told in vibrant, evocative poems, this stunning novel celebrates the joy of discovery and finding wonder in the world around us.