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May 22, 2026

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The fourth Friday celebrates growing up — in all its messy glory. From YA adventures to tender coming-of-age tales and steamier new-adult reads.

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Mortal Vengeance

Mortal Vengeance

By Alejandro Torres De la Rocha

Set within the sun-drenched halls of Excelsior Academy, an elite Jesuit boarding school in Santo Domingo, the story follows a close-knit group of students pushed to their breaking point under the rule of Profesora Lourde...

Set within the sun-drenched halls of Excelsior Academy, an elite Jesuit boarding school in Santo Domingo, the story follows a close-knit group of students pushed to their breaking point under the rule of Profesora Lourdes, a sadistic and emotionally abusive teacher whose authority is absolute. The Catalyst: When Alex, a charismatic but deeply manipulative teenager, orchestrates a plan to poison Lourdes as an act of vigilante justice, the students believe they are reclaiming power from an institution that has failed them. The Nightmare: The retaliation does not end there. What begins as a seemingly contained act of revenge detonates into terror when a masked killer known as El Grim Cojuelo emerges—a silent, merciless figure drawn from Dominican folklore, fusing the Grim Reaper with carnival myth, and targeting those connected to the crime. The Mystery: As the body count rises, the surviving students are forced to confront their own complicity, the school’s systemic neglect, and a chilling question: is El Grim Cojuelo a human murderer exploiting fear—or a supernatural force summoned by guilt, silence, and long-buried injustice?

1984

1984

By George Orwell

1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell written in 1948, which follows the life of Winston Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and its ominous ruler Big...

1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell written in 1948, which follows the life of Winston Smith, a low ranking member of ‘the Party’, who is frustrated by the omnipresent eyes of the party, and its ominous ruler Big Brother. ‘Big Brother’ controls every aspect of people’s lives. It has invented the language ‘Newspeak’ in an attempt to completely eliminate political rebellion; created ‘Throughtcrimes’ to stop people even thinking of things considered rebellious. The party controls what people read, speak, say and do with the threat that if they disobey, they will be sent to the dreaded Room 101 as a looming punishment. Orwell effectively explores the themes of mass media control, government surveillance, totalitarianism and how a dictator can manipulate and control history, thoughts, and lives in such a way that no one can escape it.

The Doors of Perception

The Doors of Perception

By Aldous Huxley

‘The man who comes back through the Door in the Wall will never be quite the same as the man who went out’. Aldous Huxley first took mescalin in 1953 and continued his experiments with hallucinogenic drugs until 1963 whe...

‘The man who comes back through the Door in the Wall will never be quite the same as the man who went out’. Aldous Huxley first took mescalin in 1953 and continued his experiments with hallucinogenic drugs until 1963 when, on his deathbed, he asked for and was given LSD. Huxley explores the effects of the mescalin experience, describing how the drug enabled him to discover a ‘sacramental vision of reality’. He also discusses the spiritual and moral implications of the experience, demonstrating how negative emotions can transform man’s perceptual Nirvana into a ‘schizophrenic hell’.

Myth Academy

Myth Academy

By A.K. Thorne

BESTSELLING AUTHOR A.K. Thorne packs magical action, paranormal adventure, and steamy romance in this Greek gods saga featuring handsome heroes and powerful women.Now a complete series!This academy's gone to the gods.I'm...

BESTSELLING AUTHOR A.K. Thorne packs magical action, paranormal adventure, and steamy romance in this Greek gods saga featuring handsome heroes and powerful women.Now a complete series!This academy's gone to the gods.I'm Penelope DeLuna, and I'm a demigod.I didn't think half bloods were real, until a sexy-as-sin guy showed up with a three-headed dog and kidnapped me to a world of magic.After my powers emerged, I discovered I'm the daughter of a goddess. To join my family, I'll have to prove my worth at an academy for preppy mythological heroes and fight my way up Mount Olympus.If I'm lucky, no one will find out I had a naughty hook-up with the totally off-limits son of Hades...Myth Academy is a sexy paranormal fantasy new adult magic academy novel. If you like strong, curvy heroines, delicious bad boys, and forever friendships, this college romance series is for you!

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

By Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic tale of revenge and redemption set in the early 19th century. Edmond Dantès, a young and ambitious sailor, is falsely imprisoned and betrayed by those he trusted most. After escapin...

The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic tale of revenge and redemption set in the early 19th century. Edmond Dantès, a young and ambitious sailor, is falsely imprisoned and betrayed by those he trusted most. After escaping from prison and discovering a vast treasure, he adopts the identity of the Count of Monte Cristo and sets out to seek vengeance on those who wronged him. As he plots his revenge, Dantès must navigate the treacherous waters of high society, confront his own morality, and ultimately choose between his desire for revenge and his newfound desire for forgiveness. Written by Alexandre Dumas, this epic novel is a timeless classic that explores the themes of justice, betrayal, and the human condition. With its richly drawn characters and intricate plot twists, The Count of Monte Cristo is a thrilling and unforgettable read.

Total Possession: A steamy billionaire romance

Total Possession: A steamy billionaire romance

By Juliette N Banks

Hunter Dufort may be the youngest of his three brothers, he might also be the quietest, but he has certain tastes and needs his older brothers don't have.And he's not talking about whisky.When he meets Addison and those...

Hunter Dufort may be the youngest of his three brothers, he might also be the quietest, but he has certain tastes and needs his older brothers don't have.And he's not talking about whisky.When he meets Addison and those cobalt eyes dip, he knows he must take unequivocal and total possession of the gorgeous submissive. Even if he's been warned to stay away.Addison is in denial and ashamed of her fantasies and yet feels completely unfulfilled. It's becoming impossible to say no to Hunter Dufort, yet if her friends discover their affair she'll be exposed. Again.And she absolutely cannot let that happen.Total Possession is the third book in the Dufort Dynasty series—a steamy contemporary romance, appealing to readers who love dark billionaire romances with sensitive and spicy themes of BDSM* fated mates and a happy ever after.

Power Play

Power Play

By Amelia Wilde

She’s his ticket to the truth—and the reason for his downfall. Gabriel Hill is a playboy with a secret. When the Hill brothers lost their parents to a murderous insurance grab, a teenage Gabriel was thrown into the posi...

She’s his ticket to the truth—and the reason for his downfall. Gabriel Hill is a playboy with a secret. When the Hill brothers lost their parents to a murderous insurance grab, a teenage Gabriel was thrown into the position of sole breadwinner. No qualifications. No employment history. No skills. Other than knowing exactly how to use his body... Now Gabriel has everything—the clothes, the money, the reputation. Except the one thing he’s lusted over for ten years: revenge. The legacy of Elise Bettencourt’s parents hangs over her like a threat. She may have been a child when the deaths happened, but that doesn’t absolve her of blame. Or of guilt. When Gabriel walks into her bakery, he’s a man on a mission—first, to seduce Elise’s brains out. Second, to use her like the key she is to the secrets of his past. But using Elise to get to the Bettencourt name comes with its own dangers. Not least of all because Gabriel appears to be developing a craving that only her sweetness can satisfy. POWER PLAY is the first book in the Power trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Amelia Wilde. Featuring a sinfully sexy playboy and his innocent conquest, this dark romance trilogy explores the consequences of passionate revenge.

Second Chance Hero

Second Chance Hero

By Kimberly Readnour

Meet bad boy pitcher, Zach Pritchett in this second chance romance...Two things I love: baseball and Lacey Stark. Back in college, I had them both. But after graduation, I made the biggest mistake of my life. I let Lacey...

Meet bad boy pitcher, Zach Pritchett in this second chance romance...Two things I love: baseball and Lacey Stark. Back in college, I had them both. But after graduation, I made the biggest mistake of my life. I let Lacey go.Five years later, I can't complain. A Cy Young winner, I've achieved what I set out to do—pitching in the Major Leagues. Life is great.Until it's not.And the day it all went south? The day Lacey Stark appeared at my post press conference. The reality of not having her slams against my chest. Lacey's still sexy as hell, sporting more curves and a little more sass. Pitching in the majors isn't the only thing I want anymore. Now, it's time to go after what I've denied myself all these years. I want Lacey and will stop at nothing until I make her mine.Lacey seems determined to stay away, but we belong together. I know this. I just need to convince her to give me another chance.Because one thing is guaranteed, I won't stop until she's back in my arms.Second Chance Hero is book one in this standalone sports romance series. If you like sexy, alpha baseball players, click to meet Zach in this hot, series.

All The Ugly Things

All The Ugly Things

By Stacey Lynn

One night changed everything.In a single breath my entire future was ripped away.Now I'm left simply trying to pick up the pieces.Endless nights waiting tables in hopes of keeping a single piece of the dream I left behin...

One night changed everything.In a single breath my entire future was ripped away.Now I'm left simply trying to pick up the pieces.Endless nights waiting tables in hopes of keeping a single piece of the dream I left behind.He came for pie with dark eyes and a cocky smile.But those eyes saw more than they should.Past my walls to all those secrets I'd long buried.That should've been my first warning.I should've said no when he offered me a job too good to be true.But I said yes.Slowly friendship sparked to something more. Stolen moments became an obsession neither of us could kick.Hudson gave me more than I'd ever dreamed.So much of what I had lost.A home. A family.I should've known it was all a beautiful lie.I should've known he'd only leave me with all the ugly things...

The Patron

The Patron

By Vivian Wood

Ballet takes everything from you. All your sweat, all your tears, all your dedication, all your time. There are no drunken nights, no drugs, no boyfriends, no distractions whatsoever. But even the most focused ballerin...

Ballet takes everything from you. All your sweat, all your tears, all your dedication, all your time. There are no drunken nights, no drugs, no boyfriends, no distractions whatsoever. But even the most focused ballerinas have a dirty little secret... Mine is working as a stripper at Club Ecstasy. That’s where I first meet him. My patron. I dance for him privately, staring into his deep blue eyes. And try desperately to remember rule number one of being an exotic dancer. Don't fall for your customers.

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