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Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 83 ratingsWords of Radiance, Book Two of the Stormlight Archive, continues the immersive fantasy epic that The Way of Kings began.Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status "darkeyes... -
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Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 96 ratingsAelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people ― but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture... -
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A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 110 ratingsFeyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court... -
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Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 97 ratingsKingdoms will collide.The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't... -
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Selections from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Piano Solos by John Williams, Nicholas Hooper
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWatching the characters from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix(tm) come alive is made only more delightful by the extraordinary soundtrack that enhances Harry, Hermione, Ron's adventures.Alfred presents this selection of music from the soundtrack to the major motion picture arranged for advanced solo piano...Categorized as:
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![All the Young Dudes - Volume Two: Years 5 - 7 by MsKingBean89]()
All the Young Dudes - Volume Two: Years 5 - 7 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This second book covers Years 5 - 7... -
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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 84 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, The Way of Kings, book one of The Stormlight Archive begins an incredible new saga of epic proportion.Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike... -
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Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 98 ratingsEveryone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past…She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight.She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die for her... -
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Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince by Nicholas Hooper
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsHarry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts turns out to be quite the exciting year. Harry obtains a Potions book which used to belong to the very mysterious Half-Blood Prince... -
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The Way of Kings, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.76 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAccording to mythology mankind used to live in The Tranquiline Halls. Heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms. And the Voidbringers followed ...They came against man ten thousand times. To help them cope, the Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, known as Shardblades... -
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe second instalment of Tolkien's epic tale, adapted from the original BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. Having fled the Shire in their escape from Sauron's Dark Riders, Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring have journeyed to Rivendell and beyond. Their mission is to reach the Mountain of Fire in Mordor, where the Ruling Ring can be destroyed, but already their campaign is in jeopardy...Categorized as:
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The Lord of the Rings: The Trilogy by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWidely regarded as a broadcasting classic, the 1981 BBC Radio dramatisation of The Lord of the Rings stars Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John Le Mesurier and Peter Woodthorpe. This box set contains all three parts of the epic tale - The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King... -
![Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Selected Themes from the Motion Picture - Piano Solos: Piano Solos (Includes Souvenir Poster), Book & Poster by John Williams]()
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Selected Themes from the Motion Picture - Piano Solos: Piano Solos (Includes Souvenir Poster), Book & Poster by John Williams
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsFeaturing 16 pages of four-color movie photos and a pull-out souvenir poster, this movie selections folio is a tremendous value! Titles * The Chamber of Secrets * Dobby the House Elf * Family Portrait * Fawkes the Phoenix * Flying Car * Gilderoy Lockhart * Harry's Wondrous World * Hedwig's Theme * Moaning Myrtle * Nimbus 2000 * The Spiders... -
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Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 76 ratingsIn Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance... -
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![A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas]()
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 94 ratingsNesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it... -
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Words of Radiance, Part 2 by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsBrandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive moves into a new, darker phase and in this, the second part of the second volume the Parshendi risk the return of the fearsome Voidbringers of old as they attempt to strenthen themselves against the challange of the humans... -
![Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Sheet Music for Flute with CD by John Williams]()
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Sheet Music for Flute with CD by John Williams
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsAlfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument, style, and difficulty level...Categorized as:
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![Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo]()
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 99 ratingsKetterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…A convict with a thirst for revenge.A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager... -
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Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 88 ratingsDanger and betrayal, love and loss, secrets and enchantment are woven together in the breathtaking finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices Trilogy, prequel to the internationally bestselling Mortal Instruments series.THE INFERNAL DEVICES WILL NEVER STOP COMINGA net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute... -
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Crimson Rivers by bizarrestars, Zeppazariel
Rated: 4.79 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsRegulus Black was fifteen the first time his name was called at a reaping. He's twenty-five when it happens to him again. A lot has changed in that time, and one of them is that he's ready to do whatever it takes to make it home. Nothing or no one will stop him, not even James Potter.James Potter has no plans to stop Regulus Black from making it home... -
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Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee
Rated: 4.73 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsJade, the mysterious and magical substance once exclusive to the Green Bone warriors of Kekon, is now known and coveted throughout the world. Everyone wants access to the supernatural abilities it provides, from traditional forces such as governments, mercenaries, and criminal kingpins, to modern players, including doctors, athletes, and movie studios... -
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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 95 ratingsCrooked Kingdom: the highly anticipated sequel to Leigh Bardugo's thrilling #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows.Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope... -
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The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 79 ratings“There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.”My name is Kvothe.I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in...Categorized as:
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![The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien]()
The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 90 ratingsIn the third volume of The Lord of the Rings trilogy the good and evil forces join battle, and we see that the triumph of good is not absolute. The Third Age of Middle-earth ends, and the age of the dominion of Men begins... -
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![Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend]()
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsMorrigan Crow and her friends have survived their first year as proud scholars of the elite Wundrous Society, helped bring down the nefarious Ghastly Market, and proven themselves loyal to Unit 919. Now Morrigan faces a new, exciting challenge: to master the mysterious Wretched Arts, and control the power that threatens to consume her...Categorized as:
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The Mark of Athena Excerpt by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsExclusive Excerpt from chapter 10 from The Heroes of Olympus, Book Three: The Mark of... -
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The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 87 ratingsHazel stands at a crossroads. She and the remaining crew of the Argo II could return home with the Athena Parthenos statue and try to stop Camp Half-Blood and Camp Jupiter from going to war... -
![All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89]()
All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This first book covers Years 1 - 4... -
![The Fellowship of the Ring by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell]()
The Fellowship of the Ring by Brian Sibley, Michael Bakewell
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern...Categorized as:
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Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 72 ratingsThe eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Oathbringer, from epic fantasy author Brandon SandersonAfter forming a coalition of human resistance against the enemy invasion, Dalinar Kholin and his Knights Radiant have spent a year fighting a protracted, brutal war... -
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The Warden and the Wolf King by Andrew Peterson
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAll winter long, people in the Green Hollows have prepared for a final battle with Gnag the Nameless and the Fangs of Dang. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli--Throne Warden, Wolf King, and Song Maiden of Anniera--are ready and willing to fight alongside the Hollowsfolk, but when the Fangs make the first move and invade Ban Rona, the children are separated...Categorized as:
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Magical Midlife Battle by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe eighth book in the Wall Street Journal Bestselling series.It has all come down to this. The battle to save Kingsley’s pack, and Austin’s place of birth, is upon them. They have their team, they have their supplies, and they have a very nerve-wracking secret weapon that Edgar devised.They aren’t even close to ready.If they lose this battle, every shifter in the world will be in jeopardy... -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 118 ratings'Give me Harry Potter,' said Voldemort's voice, 'and none shall be harmed. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave the school untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded.'As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, LEAVING Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that LORD VOLDEMORT and the Death Eaters are not far behind...Categorized as:
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![A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin]()
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 94 ratingsOf the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, victim of the sorceress who holds him in her thrall. Young Robb still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun... -
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