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Aiden is vulnerable and afraid to trust anyone, plagued by night terrors. Nate, his new stepbrother, is brash and headstrong, breaking apart Aiden's life of isolation. As their attraction builds, Nate comes to Aiden's rescue and is determined to uncover the reasons behind Aiden's deep emotional scars. As they get closer to the truth, danger intensifies, and both their lives are in peril.

Cat McCarthy has spent years extricating herself from the family business—an increasingly run-down theater camp—and all the drama contained within it. When her sister Ginger hands the reins to a crackpot motivational speaker and his scheming wife, the camp is nearly bankrupted. Cat and Ginger must wrangle a cast of lovable misfits and underdogs to save the camp, rediscovering the importance of family, belonging, and holding fast to sweet summer memories.

Blockers is a 2018 American teen comedy film directed by Kay Cannon. The film follows three parents who try to stop their daughters from losing their virginity at prom. It's known for its raunchy humor and its exploration of the complexities of parenthood. The film was a critical and commercial success, praised for its performances and its humor. It explores themes of parenthood, teenage life, and the challenges of growing up.

In this installment of the Animorphs series, Marco is dealing with multiple issues, including the ongoing battle against the Yeerks and the revelation that his mother is now Visser One. Additionally, Marco's father is planning to get married again, which adds to Marco's stress. The Animorphs must find a way to slow down the Yeerks' recruitment efforts, particularly through The Sharing, while Marco struggles with his morphing abilities due to his personal stress. The plot involves infiltrating a celebrity Controller's home and discrediting him to undermine The Sharing's influence.

Delaney Hart is looking for a fresh start by leaving Alabama behind, but her car breaks down, forcing her to rely on Beauregard Rodney, a former friend who had accused her fiancé of cheating. Back in Honeysuckle Hill to help his family business, Beau is reluctant to help Delaney, but they are stuck together for two weeks. Despite their best efforts to ignore the growing attraction between them, sparks start to fly. However, with Beau's life on hold in Birmingham and Delaney's new job waiting in Florida, they must find a middle ground to make their relationship work.

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar is a 2021 American comedy film directed by Josh Greenbaum. The film follows two best friends who go on a vacation to Vista Del Mar, Florida. It's known for its quirky humor and its memorable performances. The film received positive reviews, praised for its originality and its humor. It explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the importance of following your dreams.

Written in the tradition of serialized fiction and initially published in 'The Telegraph' over forty-two weeks, 'Friends from College' is a nostalgic tale that reunites friends from college after two decades. The story follows Charulata Ghosh (Lata), who returns to Kolkata from London, and her friends, including her ex Ronny Banerjee and her best friend Aaduri Bagchi. The novel is a love-letter to Calcutta of the nineties, capturing the essence of 'Gen X' experiences, friendships, and the complexities of reconnecting with the past. It explores themes of nostalgia, love, and the challenges of adulthood, making it a relatable and engaging read for those who have experienced similar college days and reunions.

American Vandal: Mark Twain Abroad by Roy Morris Jr. offers a fresh perspective on Mark Twain, highlighting his international travels and the impact these experiences had on his life and work. The book provides a brisk narrative and sensitive portrayal of Twain's global adventures, moving beyond the familiar image of the Midwesterner associated with Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer. Morris's work delves into Twain's interactions with various cultures and how these encounters shaped his writing and worldview.

Shotgun Wedding is a romance novel by Charlotte Lamb, a prolific author in the genre. The book, published in 1992, reflects Lamb's style of exploring complex relationships and contemporary issues, often with a focus on strong, independent female characters. Her works are characterized by their emotional power and the exploration of themes that were groundbreaking for her time.

The book is a unique blend of memoir, entrepreneurial inspiration, and an insider look at the wedding industry. It follows Glantz’s journey from being a bridesmaid for friends to starting her own business, offering practical advice and insights into the wedding industry and the challenges of entrepreneurship.

This book, illustrated by Reggie Brown, captures the joys of boyhood and friendship through simple and spare text. It follows a group of young Black boys as they spend their day together, engaging in activities such as building a time machine, tending to a community garden, roleplaying in the park, reading, taking a group selfie, and playing basketball. The story emphasizes that Black boys deserve a childhood full of joy and free of risk, just like anyone else.

Step Brothers is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. The film follows two grown men who become stepbrothers and must learn to live together. It's known for its absurd humor and memorable characters. The film was a critical and commercial success, cementing its place in comedy history. It explores themes of brotherhood, family, and finding your place in the world.

On July 10, 1941, in Nazi-occupied Poland, half of the town of Jedwabne brutally murdered the other half: 1,600 men, women, and children—all but seven of the town's Jews. The book reveals how Jedwabne's Jews were murdered not by faceless Nazis but by people who knew them well—their non-Jewish Polish neighbors. Gross pieces together eyewitness accounts and other evidence to reconstruct the horrific events, highlighting the complicity of non-Germans in the extermination of the Jews. The book also explores the wider truths about Jewish-Polish relations, the Holocaust, and human responses to occupation and totalitarianism[1][2][4].

In 'Platonic', Dr. Marisa G. Franco explores the latest findings on the bonds between people, debunking myths such as the idea that friendships happen organically. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's attachment style—secure, anxious, or avoidant—to improve and deepen friendships. The book provides a practical and research-based blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections and becoming happier and more fulfilled selves.