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*SIGNED* Pucking Sweet - Emily Rath
$21.35
PREORDER EXCLUSIVE
The lines between work and play get deliciously blurred in this red hot, inclusive, super sexy MMF "why choose" hockey romance that set TikTok on fire - now with exclusive bonus content!
My name is Poppy St. James and I've just landed my dream job as the Director of Public Relations for the NHL's hottest new team, the Jacksonville Rays. But if I want to stay beyond my one-year contract, I'll have to prove myself. Easy. PR is in my blood. What's not so easy are the hockey players. They're a real handful--especially party boy defenseman Lukas Novikov. I don't care how well Lucas plays hockey. Off the ice, he's a PR nightmare. Brash and bossy, he's always finding ways to drag his teammates into trouble--especially fellow defenseman Colton Morrow--and I have to find brilliant ways to drag them out of it. The players can all call me PR Barbie all they want, but I'm getting the job done. Because I am poised, powerful, and always professional . . . until the fateful night my phone rings. With one little phone call from home that leads to one drunken mistake, my carefully balanced life is knocked off-kilter. And now I'm staring down at a little blue plus sign and I have no strategy, no idea what's next. All I know is that nothing will ever be the same.
Pub Date: September 24, 2024
EMILY RATH is an internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, sex-positive, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Second Sons Regency romances, the Tuonella Duet fantasy novels, and the why choose tiktok sensation, the Jacksonville Rays Hockey Romances. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies. Emily was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives with her husband, son, and cat in Jacksonville, Florida. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on tiktok @emilyrathbooks.
The Naming Song by Jedediah Berry
$28.99
A gorgeously imaginative fantasy in the spirit of Hayao Miyazaki and Guillermo del Toro.
" The Naming Song understands the fundamental magic of language, and breathes that magic onto every page." --Holly Black, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThere's nothing more dangerous than an unnamed thingWhen the words went away, the world changed.All meaning was lost, and every border fell. Monsters slipped from dreams to haunt the waking while ghosts wandered the land in futile reveries. Only with the rise of the committees of the named--Maps, Ghosts, Dreams, and Names--could the people stand against the terrors of the nameless wilds. They built borders around their world and within their minds, shackled ghosts and hunted monsters, and went to war against the unknown.For one unnamed courier of the Names Committee, the task of delivering new words preserves her place in a world that fears her. But after a series of monstrous attacks on the named, she is forced to flee her committee and seek her long-lost sister. Accompanied by a patchwork ghost, a fretful monster, and a nameless animal who prowls the shadows, her search for the truth of her past opens the door to a revolutionary future--for the words she carries will reshape the world.The Naming Song is a book of deep secrets and marvelous discoveries, strange adventures and dangerous truths. It's the story of a world locked in a battle over meaning. Most of all, it's the perfect fantasy for anyone who's ever dreamed of a stranger, freer, more magical world.
Contributor Bio:
Jedediah Berry is the author of a novel, The Manual of Detection, and a story in cards, The Family Arcana. He lives in Western Massachusetts. Together with his partner, writer Emily Houk, he runs Ninepin Press, an independent publisher of fiction, poetry, and games in unusual shapes.
The Serviceberry : Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
$20.00
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.
THE FIRST NEW BOOK IN A DECADE FROM A LITERARY PHENOM: Braiding Sweetgrass has spent over 198 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list, and the book is a cultural touchstone with over 2 million units sold. Robin Wall Kimmerer's readers have waited more than 10 years for a new book and will be hungry for The Serviceberry.
ELECTION COUNTERPROGRAMMING: Incorporating her expertise of science and indigenous wisdom, Robin Wall Kimmerer has written a slim yet mighty manifesto that shows how we all thrive when we share what we have with each other. This book is a profoundly hopeful and revolutionary one, given that its message speaks directly to how we can repair our communities and imagine a new economy based on sharing, generosity, and interdependence. Come November, this is going to be a message we all need.
PUBLISHING INTO GIFT SEASON: The Serviceberry is fundamentally a heart-stirring story about gifts and the power of generosity in our lives. This is a small, elegantly designed hardcover with drawings commissioned for the book. Perfect for the holidays, a "Gift of the Magi" for the 21st century.
ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED: Robin Wall Kimmerer is taking her book's message to heart and redistributing her wealth to her local community by donating all of her proceeds from The Serviceberry to land trusts--organizations that conserve nature from development and destruction. The book will also be printed in an eco-conscious package with recycled paper and printers that have embraced sustainability
THE FIRST NEW BOOK IN A DECADE FROM A LITERARY PHENOM: Braiding Sweetgrass has spent over 198 weeks on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list, and the book is a cultural touchstone with over 2 million units sold. Robin Wall Kimmerer's readers have waited more than 10 years for a new book and will be hungry for The Serviceberry.
ELECTION COUNTERPROGRAMMING: Incorporating her expertise of science and indigenous wisdom, Robin Wall Kimmerer has written a slim yet mighty manifesto that shows how we all thrive when we share what we have with each other. This book is a profoundly hopeful and revolutionary one, given that its message speaks directly to how we can repair our communities and imagine a new economy based on sharing, generosity, and interdependence. Come November, this is going to be a message we all need.
PUBLISHING INTO GIFT SEASON: The Serviceberry is fundamentally a heart-stirring story about gifts and the power of generosity in our lives. This is a small, elegantly designed hardcover with drawings commissioned for the book. Perfect for the holidays, a "Gift of the Magi" for the 21st century.
ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED: Robin Wall Kimmerer is taking her book's message to heart and redistributing her wealth to her local community by donating all of her proceeds from The Serviceberry to land trusts--organizations that conserve nature from development and destruction. The book will also be printed in an eco-conscious package with recycled paper and printers that have embraced sustainability
North is the Night - Emily Rath
$32.10
***DELUXE LIMITED FIRST PRINT RUN with stenciled edges, a beautiful foil-stamped fabric hardcover, exclusive interior design with full-color illustrated endpapers, and a reversible foil dust jacket!*** Only while supplies last.
Two bold young women defy the gods and mortals, living and dead, in this sapphic reimagining of Finnish folklore from internationally bestselling author Emily Rath. The first in a darkly mythical duology for readers of Katherine Arden, T. Kingfisher, and The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec.In the Finnish wilderness, more than wolves roam the dark forests. For Siiri and Aina, summer's fading light is a harbinger of unwelcome change. Land-hungry Swedes venture north, threatening the peace; a zealous Christian priest denounces the old ways; and young women have begun to disappear. Siiri vows to protect Aina from danger. But even Siiri cannot stop a death goddess from dragging her friend to Tuonela, the mythical underworld. Determined to save Aina, Siiri braves a dangerous journey north to seek the greatest shaman of legend, the only person to venture to the realm of death and return alive. In Tuonela, the cruel Witch Queen turns Aina's every waking moment into a living nightmare. But armed with compassion and cleverness, Aina learns the truth of her capture: the king of the underworld himself has plans for her. To return home, Aina must bargain her heart--as Siiri plots a daring rescue of the woman she loves the most.
Biographical Note:
EMILY RATH is an internationally bestselling author whose chart-topping, queer-inclusive fantasy and romance novels include the Jacksonville Rays and the Tuonella Duet. A former university professor, she holds PhDs in Political Science and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Emily is a third-generation Finnish American whose grandmother gave her a copy of the Kalevala and told stories about their family in Finland while baking pulla bread. She was born in Florida, raised in Kentucky, and now lives with her husband, son, and cat in Jacksonville, Florida. She can be found online at EmilyRathBooks.com, on Instagram @emilyrathauthor and on Tiktok @emilyrathbooks.
Pub Date: December 24, 2024
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
$32.99
Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
The Deluxe Edition will include stenciled edges and more. The cover reveal is still to come!
January 21, 2025
Mark of the Witch by E.R. Munley
$14.99
Paperback pre-orders exclusive to Four Seasons Books. These preorders will be signed & come with exclusive art print & bookmark.
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The fires of persecution burn hot tonight in the city of Caer.
Since the great rebellion of Myrridia fifty years ago, the Dread King Georg VII has ruled the country of Briganta with an iron fist. A religious zealot and follower of Malleus, the King has decreed that a new wave of inquisitions must begin. He created the Hex Breakers, an elite division of witch hunters to root out the plague of magic in his lands.
Kate Morgan has tried to remain under the radar since her mother’s arrest and execution. By day she works at the Caer Chronicle, and by night she runs an informational blog for the Red Dragon Movement, an organization working to take down the Dread King’s regime. She keeps her nose down and trusts no one with the truth.
When a powerful explosion rocks the Chronicle, Kate finds her world turned upside down. Though her boss is arrested for the incident, she finds herself at the center of the magical world that she thought she had left behind. With the help of her new friends and coven, Kate will embark on a journey to power and destiny.
Will she be able to master the magic she has long suppressed and save the ones she loves from destruction?
Butcher & Blackbird Collector’s Edition
$30.69
A gorgeous hardcover collector’s edition of Brynne Weaver’s New York Times bestseller, Butcher & Blackbird, featuring a deluxe new package, exclusive illustrated endpapers, a letter from the author, and more!
This collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for Ruinous Love fans while supplies last in the US and Canada only.
“I want to ruin her so that she’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.”
This collectible is only available on a limited first print run, a must-have for Ruinous Love fans while supplies last in the US and Canada only.
“I want to ruin her so that she’s mine, my beautiful disaster. My wild creature. My goddess of chaos.”
But as their friendship develops into something more, the restless ghosts left in their wake are only a few steps behind, ready to claim more than just their newfound love.
Can Rowan and Sloane dig themselves out of a game of graves?
Or have they finally met their match?
This international bestselling, viral TikTok, friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy is full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry―and unlike anything you’ve read before.
Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth
$22.00
PUB DATE: 9/24/24
Over the past few years, we have witnessed a growing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and policies across the United States. According to the ACLU, in 2023 alone, 507 anti-LGBTQ bills were proposed in 47 states; among these, 84 have been passed into law.
The targets of many of these legislative attacks have been the most vulnerable among us—transgender and LGBTQ+ youth. From “Don’t Say Gay” laws to healthcare restrictions, anti-LGBTQ+ policies are impacting trans and queer youth in almost every sphere of their lives, including the medical care they can access, the sports teams they can play on, what they are allowed to talk about in the classroom, and the books they are allowed to check out from the library. The results of this discrimination are often deadly, with over half of transgender and non-binary youth seriously contemplating suicide, and many others falling victim to violent hate crimes inspired by this hostile climate. Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth shares the stories of transgender youth and their families, exploring the choices they are making to survive in today’s environment. The book also gives voice to the medical providers who are providing care to transgender youth, as well as the activists, community organizers and faith leaders who are leading the resistance efforts.
By contextualizing and sharing these stories, as well as offering resources and next steps, Trans Kids aims to both narrativize the pain and fear experienced by everyday Americans in this cultural moment, as well as highlighting the courage, hope, and resilience of transgender and LGBTQ+ youth, their families, and the people who support them.
Jasmine Beach-Ferrara is an ordained minister and Executive Director of the Campaign for Southern Equality. She is the author of DAMN LOVE, a short story collection that received recognition from PEN/Hemingway in the category of debut fiction. Her essay “Southern Fried Pride” was recognized in Longread’s Best of 2016 Essay category; and her non-fiction and opinion writing about LGBTQ+ issues in the South have been published in regional and national digital and print media. She received her undergraduate degree from Brown University, her MFA from the Warren Wilson Program for Writers, and her MDiv from Harvard Divinity School. She lives in Asheville, NC, with her family.
Adam Polaski serves as the Communications & Political Director for the Campaign for Southern Equality. Prior to this, he worked on the digital and communication teams at Freedom to Marry, the successful campaign to win marriage for same-sex couples across the United States, and Freedom for All Americans, a national organization committed to securing LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination protections. Adam has been recognized for Excellence in Online Journalism by the National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association and his writing has been published in Hello Mr., The Seventh Wave, The Bilerico Project, and Love Unites Us, an anthology book about the marriage movement. He has also supported communications work to push for the successful passage of the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022, through a campaign that won a Campaign Excellence Award for Public Affairs Campaign of the Year by the American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC). He has provided communications and design support for The Brigid Alliance, the Local Solutions Support Center, Freedom to Marry Global, GLSEN, Campus Pride, Religious Exemption Accountability Project, and the Southern AIDS Coalition. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in journalism from Ithaca College, where he was a member of the Park Scholarship program. He lives in Asheville, NC.
Alexis Stratton has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of South Carolina, and their stories and essays have appeared in Hayden’s Ferry Review, Matador Review and Oyez Review, among other publications. In 2022, their chapbook, Anywhere Else but Here was published by Fjords Review, and in 2023, they won the James River Writers’ and Richmond Magazine’s Best Unpublished Novel Contest. Alexis also writes for the Rebel Girls book series and podcast and provides grant writing support to several LGBTQ+ nonprofits. Before transitioning to writing full-time, Alexis educated organizations in South Carolina on LGBTQ+ rights, violence prevention, and serving marginalized populations. They currently live in Richmond, VA.
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