Dark, biting and laugh-out-loud funny, BEST OFFER WINS is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition and the modern housing crisis.

Dark, biting and laugh-out-loud funny, BEST OFFER WINS is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition and the modern housing crisis.

An insanely competitive housing market. A desperate buyer on the edge. In Marisa Kashino’s darkly humorous debut novel, BEST OFFER WINS, the white picket fence becomes the ultimate symbol of success --- and obsession. How far would you go for the house of your dreams?

Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington, DC suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband, Ian --- and, in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track --- Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand).

A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged --- but just when she thinks she’s won them over, she hits a snag in her plan. Undeterred, Margo will prove again and again that there’s no boundary she won’t cross to seize the dream life she’s been chasing. The most unsettling part? You’ll root for her, even as you gasp in disbelief.

Dark, biting and laugh-out-loud funny, BEST OFFER WINS is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition and the modern housing crisis.

CANTICLE is a masterful debut novel following a spirited young woman’s explorations of faith, agency and love in 13th-century Bruges.

CANTICLE is a masterful debut novel following a spirited young woman’s explorations of faith, agency and love in 13th-century Bruges.

A masterful debut novel following a spirited young woman’s explorations of faith, agency and love in 13th-century Bruges.

Aleys is 16 years old and prone to religious visions. She and her only friend, Finn, have been learning Latin together in secret. But just as she thinks their connection might become something more, everything unravels. When her father promises her in marriage to a merchant she doesn’t love, she runs away from home, finding shelter among the beguines, a fiercely independent community of religious women who refuse to answer to the Church.

Among these hardworking and strong-willed women, Aleys glimpses for the first time the joys of belonging: a life of song, meaning and friendship in the markets and along the canals of Bruges. But forces both mystical and political are at work. Illegal translations of scripture, the women’s independence, and a sudden rash of miracles all draw the attention of an ambitious bishop --- and bring Aleys and those around her into ever-increasing danger, a danger that will push Aleys to a new understanding of love and sacrifice.

Grounded in the little-told stories of medieval women --- mystics, saints, anchoresses and beguines --- and introducing a major new talent, CANTICLE is a luminous work of historical fiction, vividly evoking a world on the verge of transformation.

THE EYE OF GOD is a bold, accessible exploration arguing that Gravity fulfills the classical attributes of God, blending science, philosophy and personal transformation in a provocative reimagining of divinity.

THE EYE OF GOD is a bold, accessible exploration arguing that Gravity fulfills the classical attributes of God, blending science, philosophy and personal transformation in a provocative reimagining of divinity.

A profound journey through faith, reason and the mysteries of existence.

Born and raised in the heart of America's Bible Belt, Aeternus Costin's upbringing among devout Southern Baptists set the stage for a lifetime of spiritual exploration and philosophical inquiry.

From beginning to question his faith as a youth, to staunch atheism catalyzed by a deepening fascination with science and technology, Costin's voracious appetite for knowledge led him down the rabbit hole of scientific discovery.

Until one day, in a transformative moment during an ordinary drive, everything changed.

A chance encounter with a podcast on philosophy sparked an epiphany that shattered the author’s atheistic convictions. This revelation transcended conventional beliefs and ignited a quest for understanding that would define the next chapter of his life.

THE EYE OF GOD is not just a memoir but a profound treatise on metaphysics and the nature of divinity itself. Through meticulous research and introspection, Costin unveils a startling hypothesis --- that the key to comprehending the universe lies not in religious scripture but in the fundamental laws of nature. Drawing from the wisdom of philosophers ancient and modern, from Aristotle to Stephen Hawking, Costin weaves a compelling narrative that challenges the dichotomy between faith and science.

This book is a testament to the power of intellectual curiosity and the courage to challenge ingrained beliefs. It invites readers on a journey that spans centuries of human thought, offering a fresh perspective on the age-old question: What is the nature of God?

THE EYE OF GOD is a Literary Titan Book Award winner, and a must-read for anyone grappling with questions of faith, science and the ultimate meaning of existence. It promises to provoke, inspire and leave a lasting impression on all who dare to ponder the mysteries of the cosmos.