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Grief Is the Thing with Feathers

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Soon to be adapted as the major motion picture THE THING WITH FEATHERS, starring Benedict CumberbatchHere he is, husband and father, scruffy romantic, a shambolic scholar--a man adrift in the wake of his wife's sudden, accidental death. And there are his two sons who like him struggle in their London apartment to face the unbearable sadness that has engulfed them. The father imagines a future of ... Read more

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Soon to be adapted as the major motion picture THE THING WITH FEATHERS, starring Benedict CumberbatchHere he is, husband and father, scruffy romantic, a shambolic scholar--a man adrift in the wake of his wife's sudden, accidental death. And there are his two sons who like him struggle in their London apartment to face the unbearable sadness that has engulfed them. The father imagines a future of
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The Death of Francis Bacon

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Madrid. Unfinished. Man dying.A great painter lies on his deathbed, synapses firing, writhing and reveling in pleasure and pain as a lifetime of chaotic and grotesque sense memories wash over and envelop him.In this bold and brilliant short work of experimental fiction by the author of Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny, Max Porter inhabits Francis Bacon in his final moments, translating ... Read more

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Madrid. Unfinished. Man dying.A great painter lies on his deathbed, synapses firing, writhing and reveling in pleasure and pain as a lifetime of chaotic and grotesque sense memories wash over and envelop him.In this bold and brilliant short work of experimental fiction by the author of Grief Is the Thing with Feathers and Lanny, Max Porter inhabits Francis Bacon in his final moments, translating
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Shy

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**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHYOne of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023In a dilapidated mansion, in the middle of the night, a young man is considering what could be his final decision in this world.**The rucksack is shockingly heavy.The floorboards complain.He checks again, the spliff is diagonal-snug in the empty Embassy box.The daytime check is a half-dream away.The... ... Read more

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**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CILLIAN MURPHYOne of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023In a dilapidated mansion, in the middle of the night, a young man is considering what could be his final decision in this world.**The rucksack is shockingly heavy.The floorboards complain.He checks again, the spliff is diagonal-snug in the empty Embassy box.The daytime check is a half-dream away.The...
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Lanny

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**Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019From the award-winning author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers comes a dark, playful, propulsive novel about an ethereal young boy who attracts the attention of a mythical, menacing force.**There's a village an hour from London. It's no different from many others today: one pub, one church, red-brick cottages, some public housing, and a few larger houses ... Read more

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**Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2019From the award-winning author of Grief is the Thing with Feathers comes a dark, playful, propulsive novel about an ethereal young boy who attracts the attention of a mythical, menacing force.**There's a village an hour from London. It's no different from many others today: one pub, one church, red-brick cottages, some public housing, and a few larger houses
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Best British Short Stories 2022

by Nicholas Royle, RZ Baschir, Seán Padraic Birnie, Christopher Burns, Neil Campbell, Leon Craig, Mona Dash, David Frankel, Uschi Gatward, Rosanna Hildyard, Edward Hogan, Alice M, Paul McQuade, Sophie Mackintosh, Sonya Moor, Ben Pester, Max Porter, Sara Sherwood, Chris Vaughan, Tony White, Will Wiles ...

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The nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its twelfth year.Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or, more accurately, by its title. This critically acclaimed series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief is wide ranging, covering ... Read more

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The nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its twelfth year.Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or, more accurately, by its title. This critically acclaimed series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief is wide ranging, covering
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Dogs and Bears

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This third brawl just happened. Nobody knew why . . .The dogs and the bears have been brawling for a while. No one knows quite how it started. Was it the jackets, cloaks and bandanas the dogs were wearing? Or the smell of the sickly sweets that the dogs were making? But today is the day of the third deciding brawl. The stage is set. NO snack breaks and no biscuits.But halfway through the world is ... Read more

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This third brawl just happened. Nobody knew why . . .The dogs and the bears have been brawling for a while. No one knows quite how it started. Was it the jackets, cloaks and bandanas the dogs were wearing? Or the smell of the sickly sweets that the dogs were making? But today is the day of the third deciding brawl. The stage is set. NO snack breaks and no biscuits.But halfway through the world is
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The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship

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In The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship, Max, a lonely boy, helps his grandmother bake for the town's annual Christmas fair. When a pinch of magic spice accidentally turns their cookies into living, dancing treats, they spread joy everywhere they go. With their help, Max makes new friends, learns the value of sharing, and discovers the true meaning of community. This playful, heartwarming ... Read more

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In The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship, Max, a lonely boy, helps his grandmother bake for the town's annual Christmas fair. When a pinch of magic spice accidentally turns their cookies into living, dancing treats, they spread joy everywhere they go. With their help, Max makes new friends, learns the value of sharing, and discovers the true meaning of community. This playful, heartwarming
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The Curious Elf And The Lost Toy

by Max Porter ...

In The Curious Elf and the Lost Toy, join Ellie, the tiniest elf in Santa’s workshop, as she embarks on a daring adventure to find a lost toy that’s meant for a very special child. When the toy goes missing, Ellie seizes the opportunity to prove herself and solve the mystery. Following glitter trails and solving riddles, Ellie discovers that the toy wandered off to brighten the life of a lonely ... Read more

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In The Curious Elf and the Lost Toy, join Ellie, the tiniest elf in Santa’s workshop, as she embarks on a daring adventure to find a lost toy that’s meant for a very special child. When the toy goes missing, Ellie seizes the opportunity to prove herself and solve the mystery. Following glitter trails and solving riddles, Ellie discovers that the toy wandered off to brighten the life of a lonely
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The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship

by Max Porter ...

In The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship, Max, a lonely boy, helps his grandmother bake for the town’s annual Christmas fair. When a pinch of magic spice accidentally turns their cookies into living, dancing treats, they spread joy everywhere they go. With their help, Max makes new friends, learns the value of sharing, and discovers the true meaning of community. This playful, heartwarming ... Read more

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In The Christmas Cookies That Brought Friendship, Max, a lonely boy, helps his grandmother bake for the town’s annual Christmas fair. When a pinch of magic spice accidentally turns their cookies into living, dancing treats, they spread joy everywhere they go. With their help, Max makes new friends, learns the value of sharing, and discovers the true meaning of community. This playful, heartwarming
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Alastair and the Ocean’s Forgotten Secrets

by Max Porter ...

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Alastair and the Ocean's Forgotten Secrets follows a young boy named Alastair, a budding marine biologist, on an adventure beneath the waves. Guided by Orla, a wise and enigmatic sea creature, Alastair uncovers the ocean’s hidden wonders—from the mysteries of underwater currents to the creatures that thrive in its depths. Along the way, he learns about ecosystems, marine life, and the importance ... Read more

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Alastair and the Ocean's Forgotten Secrets follows a young boy named Alastair, a budding marine biologist, on an adventure beneath the waves. Guided by Orla, a wise and enigmatic sea creature, Alastair uncovers the ocean’s hidden wonders—from the mysteries of underwater currents to the creatures that thrive in its depths. Along the way, he learns about ecosystems, marine life, and the importance
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It's Going To Be A Bright New Day

Would You Rather with Bonnie Prince Billy

by Max Porter, Bonnie Prince Billy ...

Series Book 35 - Rough Trade Edition
It's Going to be a Bright New Day: Would You Rather, with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is Max Porter asking Will Oldham questions. Will Oldham has to say whether he would rather one thing, or another. Many topics are covered, including music, sex, cuisine, literature and travel. Some people believe that the Would You Rather format is better suited to a long car journey than a pamphlet, but we disagree. ... Read more

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It's Going to be a Bright New Day: Would You Rather, with Bonnie 'Prince' Billy is Max Porter asking Will Oldham questions. Will Oldham has to say whether he would rather one thing, or another. Many topics are covered, including music, sex, cuisine, literature and travel. Some people believe that the Would You Rather format is better suited to a long car journey than a pamphlet, but we disagree.
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Burn and Rave

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**"One of my favorite writers in the world." —George SaundersFrom the author of Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, the uproarious and brilliantly inventive new novel from Max Porter.**Enter Lynette—actor, writer, director, showrunner and star of the final film in her head—is it a comedy, a tragedy, a farce, or ... just life?Her more recent roles include: the ex-wife cliché (he left for a younger ... Read more

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**"One of my favorite writers in the world." —George SaundersFrom the author of Grief Is the Thing with Feathers, the uproarious and brilliantly inventive new novel from Max Porter.**Enter Lynette—actor, writer, director, showrunner and star of the final film in her head—is it a comedy, a tragedy, a farce, or ... just life?Her more recent roles include: the ex-wife cliché (he left for a younger
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