An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller! From Emmy Award winner Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye and #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes a bighearted story about friendship, love—and discovering the secrets and beauty of your own hometown. Sully is ready to get out of Hearst, Pennsylvania. With a fashion internship secured, the gender-nonconforming eighteen-year-old is trading in their stifling small town for the big city. Sully even sells their beloved car, to Bread—er, Brad—the most boring (and maybe only other) gay kid in town. When Sully’s internship goes up in smoke, they’re trapped in Hearst with no cash—and no car. Desperate, they go to the thrift store, their personal sanctuary. There, they discover a vintage bag—like ""put this baby in an airtight case at the MET"" vintage. If Sully can authenticate it, the resale value would be enough for a new life in the city. But when they begin to investigate, Sully finds themself haunted. Literally. With the ghost of Rufus, a drag performer from the fifties with no memory of how he died standing—no, floating—in their bedroom, Sully’s summer has a new purpose: 1) help this ghostly honey unlock his past and move on and 2) make bank—after all, the Real Real doesn’t take poltergeist purses. With Rufus in tow, and Brad—who’s looking pretty scrumptious these days—playing chauffeur, Sully delves into the history of the town they’re so desperate to escape. Only to discover that there might be more to Hearst than they ever knew. “A quirky, passionate, rebellious, and quick-witted novel."" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Let Them Stare

‘The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible . . . the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!’ TESSA BAILEY ‘The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer’ HELEN HOANG When Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules: 1. Don’t get involved with anyone on set. 2. Don’t tell anyone what you do for a living. 3. Definitely don’t get involved with anyone on set. 3b. Seriously. Now, she’s filming in Christmas Notch, a small town with Christmas trees and festive tunes all year round. But Bee’s got a secret identity to hide, and it’s not family-friendly. And her co-star, Nolan Shaw, an ex-boyband member infamous for his own x-rated antics, not only knows it, but is secretly her biggest fan. When things start to heat up on set, Bee and Nolan must keep this steamy affair under wraps, or risk ruining everything . . . _________________ ’Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas’Heat ’A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics’Metro ‘The holiday rom-com of your dreams!’Cosmopolitan ‘Looking for a little bit of spice from your Christmas romance? . . . A refreshingly entertaining and sexy read, which also features some great plus-size representation’ Popsugar ‘For something a little spicy this Christmas, try this holiday romcom’ Yours ‘With plenty of cheeky charm and a cast of superbly nuanced characters, this brilliantly executed rom-com both cleverly skewers and unabashedly celebrates the appeal of squeaky-clean holiday romances, while also championing body positivity in life and love’Booklist

A Merry Little Meet Cute

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes a new festive romcom –’tis the season for second chances! Sunny Palmer has returned to Christmas Notch in search of some festive inspiration for her screenplay. Isaac Kelly, former boy band heartthrob and the saddest boy in the music biz, is the latest owner of the town’s historic mansion. What better place to attempt his first holiday album than a snow-covered mansion where he can become a hermit in peace? But after they wake up together in Sunny’s dilapidated motel room after a wild night, Isaac takes a chance and asks her to stay at his place and they make a deal: they will both try to get the other’s creative juices flowing again. With these two opposites under one roof, there’s no way this jingle bell mingle could go off script…right? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READERS LOVE CHRISTMAS NOTCH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I adored this book. It was cute, funny, sexy and festive, what more could you want?' 'This is the book I didn't realise I needed in my life … the heat level in this is off the charts' 'If you’re looking for a spicy holiday read this is the one for you!' 'The story has everything you need … main characters to fall in love with and root for until the end, a multitude of diverse side characters that are genuinely there to drive the plot (and fall in love with)' 'One of my all time favourite Christmas reads'

A Jingle Bell Mingle

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone comes a brand-new college town raunch-com about a sexy single dad professor and a feisty law school grad turned nanny in this steamy tale of Academic Affairs… Class is in session. Maddie Kowalczk is ready to be a bad girl. When the rookie lecturer lands at Astra University, she’s looking to start fresh after a messy breakup. But her first night in town takes a twist when she bumps into Bram Loe—a reserved but incredibly handsome single dad she (not so accidentally) stole a parking spot from earlier that day. The unspoken chemistry as he locks eyes with her while she gets a birthday spanking at a local bar is hotter than a Bunsen burner at full flame. Bram is looking for a break from his hectic life as an ecology professor and dad to rambunctious twins and a busy teenager. So when his college friend’s divorce celebration brings him face-to-face with the same delectable brat who stole his parking spot, he’s ready for a night to remember. But the next morning, Bram’s world turns upside down (and that’s not just the hangover talking). His new nanny? None other than Maddie, who also happens to be the new poli-sci adjunct at the university where he teaches. Maddie is desperate and broke, so when Bram offers her a raise and the chance to set some ground rules, she can’t say no. As the two settle into their new roles, the normally unruffled Bram finds that no one riles him up like Maddie does, which is a problem when every argument feels like foreplay. Of course, Bram is an educator first and foremost, and he very quickly finds he can’t resist the temptation of instructing Maddie in the fundamentals of being a good girl. And it turns out Maddie’s a hands-on learner… TROPES Single DadNanny x BossNew Adult Romance

Academic Affairs

Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl

Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy Christmas in July rom-com set on a cruise ship where a Twilight inspired musical is being produced... The Rules: No roaming off alone.No secrets.No bodyguard/client fraternization. No olives.This is Krysta Morton’s last job. She’s done with being a bodyguard and is ready for a real nine to five where work stays at work. But when Addison Hayes’s manager offers Krysta a ridiculous amount of money to keep the high-maintenance singer-turned-influencer safe on a cruise, Krysta can’t make herself say no. Not when the money means that she’ll be able to set her grandma up at the nicest senior living community in town. (It has a brand new pickleball court and a juice bar!) Addison Hayes is on top of her game. After a long and healthy career as a B-list celebrity, she’s successfully made the transition to lifestyle brands and her dream of expanding her empire into hotels and cruises is within reach. With her first Cruise with Addison about to disembark, she’s in dire need of hired security while she curates the passenger experience and oversees the debut run of The Lion and the Lamb, her first attempt at producing a musical and her ode to all things Twilight. With Krysta’s no-nonsense attitude, Addison is certain her newly hired bodyguard loathes her. Then a steamy shore excursion reveals that Krysta’s icy shell is hiding her simmering attraction to Addison, and if Krysta isn’t careful, she might start breaking her own rules. But when Addison starts receiving mysterious, threatening notes and cast members start dropping like food poisoned flies, this seven day cruise isn’t turning out to be smooth sailing after all.

Seas and Greetings

Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy plus-size holiday rom-com about an adult film star who is semi-accidentally cast as a lead in a family-friendly Christmas movie, and the former bad-boy pop star she falls in love with. Bee Hobbes (aka Bianca Von Honey) has a successful career as a plus-size adult film star. With a huge following and two supportive moms, Bee couldn’t ask for more. But when Bee’s favorite producer casts her to star in a Christmas movie he’s making for the squeaky-clean Hope Channel, Bee’s career is about to take a more family-friendly direction. Forced to keep her work as Bianca under wraps, Bee quickly learns this is a task a lot easier said than done. Though it all becomes worthwhile when she discovers her co-star is none other than childhood crush Nolan Shaw, an ex-boy band member in desperate need of career rehab. Nolan’s promised his bulldog manager to keep it zipped up on set, and he will if it means he’ll be able to provide a more stable living situation for his sister and mom. But things heat up quickly in Christmas Notch, Vermont, when Nolan recognizes his new co-star from her ClosedDoors account (oh yeah, he’s a member). Now Bee and Nolan are sneaking off for quickies on set, keeping their new relationship a secret from the Hope Channel’s execs. Things only get trickier when the reporter who torpedoed Nolan’s singing career comes snooping around—and takes an instant interest in mysterious newcomer Bee. And if Bee and Nolan can’t keep their off-camera romance behind the scenes, then this merry little meet cute might end up on the cutting room floor. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

A Christmas Notch

The first book from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'—now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton! For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school—only to discover she's gone into remission. When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs. So she convinces her best friend, Harvey, to help her with a crazy bucket list that's as much about revenge as it is about hope. But just when Alice's scores are settled, she goes into remission, and now she must face the consequences of all she's said and done. Contemporary realistic fiction readers who love romantic stories featuring strong heroines will find much to savor in this standout debut.

Side Effects May Vary

Return to the beloved world of Julie Murphy’s #1 New York Times bestselling Dumplin’—now a popular Netflix feature film starring Jennifer Aniston—in this fabulously joyful, final companion novel about drag, prom, and embracing your inner Queen. This audio edition is performed by Chad Burris (Broadway’s Mean Girls, Frozen, and The Book of Mormon). Waylon Russell Brewer is a fat, openly gay boy stuck in the small West Texas town of Clover City. His plan is to bide his time until he can graduate, move to Austin with his twin sister, Clementine, and finally go Full Waylon so that he can live his Julie-the-hills-are-alive-with-the-sound-of-music-Andrews truth. So when Clementine deviates from their master plan right after Waylon gets dumped, he throws caution to the wind and creates an audition tape for his favorite TV drag show, Fiercest of Them All. What he doesn’t count on is the tape getting accidentally shared with the entire school. . . . As a result, Waylon is nominated for prom queen as a joke. Clem’s girlfriend, Hannah Perez, also receives a joke nomination for prom king. Waylon and Hannah decide there’s only one thing to do: run—and leave high school with a bang. A very glittery bang. Along the way, Waylon discovers that there is a lot more to running for prom court than campaign posters and plastic crowns, especially when he has to spend so much time with the very cute and infuriating prom king nominee Tucker Watson. Waylon will need to learn that the best plan for tomorrow is living for today . . . especially with the help of some fellow queens. . . .

Dumplin’

Pumpkin

The first middle grade novel from Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ (now a popular Netflix film), is a funny, heartwarming story perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Ali Benjamin, and Holly Goldberg Sloan. Patricia “Sweet Pea” DiMarco wasn’t sure what to expect when her parents announced they were getting a divorce. She never could have imagined that they would have the “brilliant” idea of living in nearly identical houses on the same street. In the one house between them lives their eccentric neighbor Miss Flora Mae, the famed local advice columnist behind “Miss Flora Mae I?” Dividing her time between two homes is not easy. And it doesn’t help that at school, Sweet Pea is now sitting right next to her ex–best friend, Kiera, a daily reminder of the friendship that once was. Things might be unbearable if Sweet Pea didn’t have Oscar—her new best friend—and her fifteen-pound cat, Cheese. Then one day Flora leaves for a trip and asks Sweet Pea to forward her the letters for the column. And Sweet Pea happens to recognize the handwriting on one of the envelopes. What she decides to do with that letter sets off a chain of events that will forever change the lives of Sweet Pea DiMarco, her family, and many of the readers of “Miss Flora Mae I?”

Dear Sweet Pea

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, and acclaimed coauthor Crystal Maldonado comes the sequel to the hilarious and creepy middle grade summer-camp story—this time featuring werewolves! Last year, Maggie and Nora didn’t exactly get the summer of their dreams. Instead, they had to survive a camp run by a covert clan of vampires. But this year, Camp Sylvania is back and under new management—gentle, hippie-dippie Luna Lupowski. So the girls are convinced to give camp another try. All Nora wants is an unforgettable experience with her best friend. But it’s hard to have fun with Maggie fixated on all things otherworldly—and spending time with Logan, the boy she met at camp last year. When creepy things start happening, Maggie insists on investigating. But Nora has found an interest of her own—the strange effects of Luna’s homemade “moon water.” It removes zits, adds lustrous shine to hair, and even seems to straighten teeth! No braces? No problem! It isn’t long before the girls are caught up in another supernatural adventure. But when their friends find themselves in danger, can Maggie and Nora put their differences aside to save them? Is it possible to just have one normal summer, please?

Camp Sylvania

Camp Sylvania: Moon Madness

A Vietnamese mermaid caught between two worlds. A siren who falls for Poseidon’s son. A boy secretly pining for the merboy who saved him years ago. A storm that brings humans and mermaids together. Generations of family secrets and pain. Find all these and more in this gripping new collection that will reel you in from the very first page! Welcome to an ocean of hurt, fear, confusion, rage, hope, humor, discovery, and love in its many forms. Edited by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Mermaids Never Drown features beloved authors Darcie Little Badger, Kalynn Bayron, Preeti Chhibber, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Julie C. Dao, Maggie Tokuda-Hall, Adriana Herrera, June Hur, Katherine Locke, Kerri Maniscalco, Julie Murphy, Gretchen Schreiber, and Julian Winters. "A seaworthy anthology featuring stories as original as they are enchanting by a range of beloved YA authors ... Themes of self-discovery and bonds with nature recur throughout this anthology that features effortless and extensive queer representation. Readers will find favorite tales of mermaid lore in this collection, brimming with myth and magic."—Kirkus

Mermaids Never Drown

From Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’, comes a hilarious and creepy middle grade summer camp story that takes a bite out of fat camp and diet culture. Perfect for fans of Spooky Stories and Starfish. Magnolia “Maggie” Hagen is determined to be in the spotlight . . . if she can just get over her stage fright. This summer, though, she has big plans to finally attend Camp Rising Star, the famous performing arts camp she’s been dying to go to for three whole summers. But on the last day of school, her parents break the news: Maggie isn’t going to Camp Rising Star. She’s being shipped off to fat camp—and not just any fat camp. She’s going to Camp Sylvania, run by world-famous wellness influencer Sylvia Sylvania, who is known for her soon-to-be-patented Scarlet Diet. When Maggie arrives at camp, things are . . . weird. There are the humiliating weigh-ins and grueling workouts, as expected. But the campers are also encouraged to donate blood—at their age! The cafeteria serves only red foods and the oddly specific rules change every day. There are even rumors of a camp ghost. Despite these horrors, Maggie makes friends and starts to actually enjoy herself. There are even tryouts for a camp production of The Music Man! This place might not be so bad . . . until campers start going missing and other suspicious things begin happening—especially after dark. The camp ghost might be the least scary thing about this place. . . .

The irresistible companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dumplin’, now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, and a soundtrack by Dolly Parton! Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year since she was a little girl. Not this year. This year she has new plans to chase her secret dream of being a newscaster—and to kiss the boy she’s crushing on. Callie Reyes is the pretty girl who is next in line for dance team captain and has the popular boyfriend. But when it comes to other girls, she’s more frenemy than friend. When circumstances bring the girls together over the course of a semester, they surprise everyone (especially themselves) by realizing that they might have more in common than they ever imagined. A story about unexpected friendship, romance, and Texas-size girl power, this is another winner from Julie Murphy.

Dumplin'

Puddin'

The fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’—now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton! For fans of Rainbow Rowell and Morgan Matson, Julie Murphy has created another fearless heroine, Ramona Blue, in a gorgeously evocative novel about family, friendship, and how sometimes love can be more fluid than you first think. Ramona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. Since then, it’s been Ramona and her family against the world. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she’s fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she’s destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi. But juggling multiple jobs, her flaky mom, and her well-meaning but ineffectual dad forces her to be the adult of the family. Now, with her sister, Hattie, pregnant, responsibility weighs more heavily than ever. The return of her childhood friend Freddie brings a welcome distraction. Ramona’s friendship with the former competitive swimmer picks up exactly where it left off, and soon he’s talked her into joining him for laps at the pool. But as Ramona falls in love with swimming, her feelings for Freddie begin to shift too, which is the last thing she expected. With her growing affection for Freddie making her question her sexual identity, Ramona begins to wonder if perhaps she likes girls and guys or if this new attraction is just a fluke. Either way, Ramona will discover that, for her, life and love are more fluid than they seem.

Ramona Blue

Eleven diverse vampire stories from YA s leading voices, including V.E. Schwab's First Kill, soon to be a major Netflix adaptation! SINK YOUR TEETH INTO THIS... In this delicious new collection, you'll find eleven fresh vampire stories from young adult fiction's leading voices. Enter 'The House of Black Sapphires' by Dhonielle Clayton, and discover the secret world of vampires and magic behind the doors of New Orleans. Meet 'The Boys From Blood River' by Rebecca Roanhorse and their enticing power and terrible sacrifices. And in V.E. Schwab's 'First Kill', witness the centuries-old struggle between vampire and slayer – and the thrill of forbidden love. Vampires lurking on social media, vampires hungry for more than just blood, vampires coming out – and going out for their first kill – this collection puts a new spin on the age-old classic. WELCOME TO THE EVOLUTION OF THE VAMPIRE – AND A REVOLUTION ON THE PAGE SAMIRA AHMED DHONIELLE CLAYTON ZORAIDA CÓRDOVA AND NATALIE C. PARKER TESSA GRATTON HEIDI HEILIG JULIE MURPHY MARK OSHIRO REBECCA ROANHORSE LAURA RUBY VICTORIA "V. E." SCHWAB KAYLA WHALEY

Vampires Never Get Old:

Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy second chance Christmas in July rom-com. After Angel and Luca connected on the set of Duke the Halls and had a whirlwind romance in the literal snow globe of Christmas Notch, Vermont, Luca found himself falling in love. Hard. He’d never been one to believe in fate or true love, but one thing was certain: Angel was his person. He knew it as well as he knew the history of American figure skating. But when Angel left for an art school semester abroad without a word, Luca’s already brittle heart was broken. No one ghosted Luca. Unless he was in a haunted house. But with the spring semester long over, Angel is back home in Los Angeles for the summer, and unfortunately for Luca, this big town is turning out to be smaller than either of them ever expected.

Snow Place Like LA

Opposites attract in this spicy holiday rom-com… When actress Winnie Baker agrees to star in a steamier-than-a-steaming-mug-of-mulled-wine Christmas movie, she has just one concern: how can she be sultry on-scnree, when she’s never been sultry in real life? Kallum Lieberman is an ex-boyband member now known exclusively for his reputation in the bedroom, thanks to a rogue sex tape. And he’s got just the experience she needs. But Winnie and Kallum need to keep this research purely professional. They say opposites attract, and that makes this co-stars-with-benefits set up extremely dangerous indeed… EVERYBODY LOVES THE CHRISTMAS NOTCH BOOKS: ’Funny and saucy, this certainly puts the X-rated into Xmas’Heat ‘The audacity of this magical author duo to sneak in and steal Christmas in the sexiest way possible . . . the charming holiday romp you absolutely need in your life!’ TESSA BAILEY ‘The holiday romcom of my dreams! Sexy, progressive, hilarious, and full of good cheer’ HELEN HOANG ’A merry little masterpiece . . . this is a read for those who want a winter romcom but with some X-rated antics’Metro ‘The holiday rom-com of your dreams!’Cosmopolitan

A Holly Jolly Ever After

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone who gave us A Merry Little Meet Cute comes an extra spicy new holiday rom-com—’tis the season for second chances! What happens when there’s no room at the inn and you and your potentially demonic cat become roommates with your grumpy one-night stand? Part-time adult film actress/one-time adult film director/makeup artist Sunny Palmer has accidentally sold her very first screenplay to the Hope Channel. That was six months ago. Fast forward to a looming deadline, an uninspired Sunny has returned to the source of her inspiration in Christmas Notch, Vermont, to immerse herself in the local Christmas miracle on which her fever dream of a movie pitch was based. Isaac Kelly, former boy band heartthrob and the saddest boy in the music biz, is the latest owner of the town’s historic mansion. After his years of heartbreak following his young wife’s death, Isaac’s record label is done waiting for new music. What better place to attempt his first holiday album than a snow-covered mansion where he can become a hermit in peace? But after their best friends’ wedding leads to them waking up together in a freezing motel room with questionable wiring and a broken shower, Isaac takes a chance and asks Sunny to stay with him at his home. Surely the place is big enough that he’ll hardly see her or her unhinged cat. But when the two discover they’re both creatively blocked, they make a handshake deal: Isaac will help Sunny hunt down the truth behind the local lore, and Sunny will find Isaac a new muse. And with these two opposites under one roof, there’s no way this jingle bell mingle could go off script…right?

Christmas Notch

Now a popular Netflix feature film, starring Jennifer Aniston, Danielle Macdonald, and Dove Cameron, as well as a soundtrack from Dolly Parton! The #1 New York Times bestseller and feel-good YA of the year—about Willowdean Dixon, the fearless, funny, and totally unforgettable heroine who takes on her small town’s beauty pageant. Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini on your body. With her all-American beauty best friend, Ellen, by her side, things have always worked . . . until Will takes a job at Harpy’s, the local fast-food joint. There she meets Private School Bo, a hot former jock. Will isn’t surprised to find herself attracted to Bo. But she is surprised when he seems to like her back. Instead of finding new heights of self-assurance in her relationship with Bo, Will starts to doubt herself. So she sets out to take back her confidence by doing the most horrifying thing she can imagine: entering the Miss Clover City beauty pageant—along with several other unlikely candidates—to show the world that she deserves to be up there as much as any girl does. Along the way, she’ll shock the hell out of Clover City—and maybe herself most of all.

An actress and a perpetually single former boy-band member are reunited as costars on a steamy holiday film in this all new spicy rom-com by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, bestselling coauthors of A Merry Little Meet Cute. Kallum Lieberman is the funny one™. As the arguably lesser of the three former members of the boy band INK, he enjoyed his fifteen minutes of fame and then moved home where he opened a regional pizza chain called Slice, Slice, Baby! He’s living his best dad bod life, hooking up with bridesmaids at all his friends’ weddings. But after an old one-off sex tape is leaked and quickly goes viral, Kallum decides he’s ready to step into the spotlight again, starring in a sexy Santa biopic for the Hope Channel. Winnie Baker did everything right. She married her childhood sweetheart, avoided the downfalls of adolescent stardom, and transitioned into a stable adult acting career. Hell, she even waited until marriage to have sex. But after her perfect life falls apart, Winnie is ready to redefine herself—and what better way than a steamier-than-a-steaming-hot-mug-of-cider Christmas movie? With decade old Hollywood history between them, Winnie and Kallum are both feeling hesitant about their new situation as costars…especially Winnie who can’t seem to fake on screen pleasure she’s never experienced in real life. She’s willing to do the pleasure research—for science and artistic authenticity, of course. And there’s no better research partner than her bridesmaid sex tape hall of fame costar, Kallum. But suddenly, Kallum’s teenage crush on Winnie is bubbling to the surface and Winnie might be catching feelings herself. They say opposites attract, but is this holly jolly ever after really ready for its close-up? Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Die #1 der "New York Times"-Bestsellerliste! Dick UND schön? Unsicher UND mutig? Dumplin' ist all das und noch viel mehr. Willowdean - "16, Dolly-Parton-Verehrerin und die Dicke vom Dienst" - wird von ihrer Mutter immer nur Dumplin' genannt. Bisher hat sie sich in ihrem Körper eigentlich immer wohl gefühlt. Sie ist eben dick - na und? Mit ihrer besten Freundin Ellen an ihrer Seite ist das sowieso total egal. Doch dann lernt sie den sportlichen und unfassbar attraktiven Bo kennen. Kein Wunder, dass sie sich hoffnungslos in ihn verknallt - dass er sie allerdings aus heiterem Himmel küsst, verunsichert sie völlig. Plötzlich macht es ihr doch etwas aus, nicht schlank zu sein. Um ihre Selbstzweifel in den Griff zu bekommen, beschließt Will, sich der furchteinflößendsten Herausforderung in ganz Clover City zu stellen: Sie will am "Miss Teen Blue Bonnet"-Schönheitswettbewerb teilnehmen und allen - vor allem sich selbst - beweisen, dass die Kleidergröße für das ganz große Glück überhaupt keine Rolle spielt. "Badeanzüge haben so etwas an sich, das einen denken lässt, man müsste sich erst das Recht verdienen, sie zu tragen. Aber eigentlich ist doch die entscheidende Frage: Hast du einen Körper? Dann zieh ihm einen Badeanzug an." Julie Murphy lebt mit ihrem Mann, der sie liebt, ihrem Hund, der sie vergöttert, und ihren Katzen, die sie akzeptieren, in Texas. Nachdem sie sieben Jahre als Bibliothekarin gearbeitet hat, widmet sie sich jetzt ganz dem Schreiben. Wenn sie nicht gerade schreibt oder in Erinnerungen an die guten alten Zeiten in der Bibliothek schwelgt, schaut sie Filme, die nur fürs Privatfernsehen gemacht wurden, fahndet nach der perfekten Pizza mit viel Käse oder plant ihre nächste große Reise. Julie Murphy lässt sich wie Dumplin' kein noch so verrücktes Abenteuer entgehen.

Dumplin' - Go Big or Go Home. (Ungekürzt)

Dumplin' er en underholdende, humoristisk feel-good YA-roman om at leve med sin vægt. Dumplin’ omtaler sig selv som “den tykke pige”, men hun føler sig godt tilpas i sin store størrelse. Hendes mor har været den lokale skønhedsdronning, og hva’ så? Den ultimative bikini-krop er ... enhver krop, efter hendes mening. Men så forelsker hun sig i Bo, som er en af den slags lækre fyre, alle piger falder for. Will er ikke overrasket over, at hun finder ham tiltrækkende. Men det kommer bag på hende, at Bo også er tiltrukket af hende. Det får stik imod al fornuft negativ indflydelse på hendes selvfølelse. Og så melder hun sig til en lokal skønhedskonkurrence for at bevise, at skønhed er mange ting. "Ugh. Jeg har lige læst denne bog færdig, og jeg er ikke sikker på, om jeg kan beskrive, HVOR meget jeg ELSKER den". - Læser på Goodreads Pressen skriver: »Dejlig og vedkommende ungdomsbog. Gravalvorlig og hylende morsom på én gang […] Willowdean er en fantastisk pige, og man græder med hende, når hun bliver svigtet og føler sig trådt på eller alligevel ikke er helt så glad for sin store krop, og man griner med hende, når hun rigtig ruller sig ud og har det godt. Der skulle være flere af hendes slags i virkeligheden, det ville gøre verden til et bedre sted […] En anbefalelsesværdig ungdomsbog, som jeg håber, mange vil kaste sig over – tykke som tynde.« - Lene Jensen, Litteratursiden »I Dumplin', gik jeg ind til en virkelig sjov og hjertevarm fortælling, der er den perfekte sommerlæsning.« - Louise H., Kære dig

Koolla ei ole väliä: isosti tai ei ollenkaan! Dumplin on lihava - ja ihan ok asian kanssa. Hänestä täydellinen bikinivartalo saavutetaan pukemalla päälle bikinit. Kun hänen selleriä muistuttava äitinsä järjestää missikisat, Dumplin ilmoittautuu kisoihin mukaan protestina. Pakkaa sekoittaa entisestään työpaikan hottis, joka Dumplinin järkytykseksi ihastuu häneen. Soppa on valmis.

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Das herzerwärmende Kinderbuchdebüt von Erfolgsautorin Julie Murphy (»Dumplin'«) mit einer ganz besonderen Heldin zum Liebhaben: selbstsicher, witzig und total unperfekt Olivia DiMarco hat es nicht leicht: Erst lassen sich ihre Eltern scheiden und ziehen in fast identische Häuser in derselben Straße, dann blamiert sie sich auf einer Geburtstagsfeier bis auf die Knochen, und jetzt soll sie auch noch die Post der stadtbekannten Ratgeberkolumnistin Miss Flora Mae verwalten. Als ihr dabei ausgerechnet ein Brief ihrer ehemals besten Freundin Kira in die Hände fällt, trifft sie eine Entscheidung, die alles auf den Kopf stellt. Denn die Sache mit der Freundschaft ist gar nicht so einfach …

Liebe Olivia, wie buchstabiert man Freundschaft?

Onze histórias vampirescas inéditas contadas por algumas das mais importantes vozes da literatura jovem. Neste livro, editado por Zoraida Córdova e Natalie C. Parker, você encontrará histórias sobre vampiros stalkers das redes sociais, vampiros rebeldes famintos por mais do que apenas sangue, vampiros ansiosos para debutar — e para arranjar sua primeira vítima —, vampiros que não apenas saíram de seus caixões, mas também do armário. Prepare-se para conhecer também outras criaturas ousadas, impactantes, perigosas, deliciosas, sinistras, icônicas e poderosas da noite. Bem-vindos à evolução dos vampiros — e a uma revolução nas páginas. Vampiros nunca envelhecem traz histórias de autores best-sellers e aclamados, incluindo Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova e Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Kayla Whale e V.E. Schwab, autora de A vida invisível de Addie LaRue, cujo conto será adaptado para uma série que está em produção pela Netflix. Em "Primeira Morte", de V. E. Schwab, a vampira Juliette está à espreita de Calliope, uma menina de seu colégio a quem ela não consegue resistir, e acaba decidindo que ela será sua primeira vítima, sem saber que Calliope é uma caçadora de seres sobrenaturais, assim como sua família inteira. Prepare o seu pescoço! Vampiros podem não ser reais, mas eles são eternos e habitam nossa imaginação por toda a eternidade. Eles somem, mas sempre voltam para sugar sua atenção, afinal, vampiros nunca envelhecem! "Fãs de vampiros, cravem seus dentes nesta coleção satisfatória." — Kirkus Reviews "Esta coletânea quebra barreiras com onze histórias saborosas que superam antigos padrões, apresentando protagonistas interseccionalmente diversos." — Publishers Weekly "Com humor sombrio e narrativas convincentes, esta antologia convida os leitores a reconsiderar o que sabem sobre vampiros. As histórias são janelas pequenas e bem trabalhadas em vários mundos vampíricos que vão deixar os leitores querendo mais. Fãs de paranormal cravarão seus dentes neste livro." — School Library Journal

Vampiros nunca envelhecem

«Una fresca y espléndida historia de amor que aborda las complejidades de nuestro corazón. Ramona Blue descubre que el amor sin límites es sinónimo de belleza total». —Adam Silvera, autor de Al final mueren los dos Con su inconfundible cabello azul y su más de uno ochenta de estatura, Ramona Blue está segura de unas cuantas cosas: le gustan las chicas, adora a su familia, la natación es su pasatiempo favorito y está destinada a algo mucho más grande que el remolque en el que vive. No obstante, las cosas no le resultan fáciles con una madre inestable, un padre amoroso pero deprimido y una hermana adolescente que los ha sorprendido a todos con un embarazo. Ramona tiene que crecer de golpe y convertirse en la adulta de la familia, pero cuando parece que deberá dividir su tiempo entre el trabajo, la escuela y un corazón roto, Freddie, su mejor amigo de la infancia, regresa y con él la posibilidad de olvidar por un momento sus responsabilidades. Las tardes llenas de preocupaciones se convierten en horas de diversión en una alberca y, al tiempo que su amor por la natación crece, comienza a sentir algo por Freddie, algo que por nada del mundo veía venir. Sus sentimientos por él la hacen dudar, ¿y si le gustan los chicos y las chicas?, ¿y si solo se trata de algo pasajero? Ramona descubrirá que para ella la vida y el amor son más fluidos de lo que parecen. VIVE AL LÍMITE. AMA AL MÁXIMO Audiolibro narrado en español neutro

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