Most Popular Books Published in October 2023

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What happens when you put the Roman Empire in the hands of a teenage boy? The life and times of the worst Roman emperor of all.'Buy the book; it's very entertaining.' -- David Aaronovitch, The TimesA Financial Times, BBC...

Edith Hamilton buoyantly captures the spirit and achievements of the Greek civilization for our modern world. In The Greek Way, Edith Hamilton captures with "Homeric power and simplicity" (New York Times) the spirit of the golden age of Greece in...

In the fifth century B.C., a global superpower was determined to bring truth and order to what it regarded as two terrorist states. The superpower was Persia, incomparably rich in ambition, gold, and men. The terrorist states were Athens and Sparta,...

The death of the Roman Empire is one of the perennial mysteries of world history. Now, in this groundbreaking book, Peter Heather proposes a stunning new solution: Centuries of imperialism turned the neighbors Rome called barbarians into an enemy capable...

Author and historian Tom Holland returns to his roots in Roman history and the audience he cultivated with Rubicon—his masterful, witty, brilliantly researched popular history of the fall of the Roman republic—with Dynasty, a...

The dramatic story of Augustus, Rome’s first emperor, who plunged into Rome’s violent power struggles at the age of nineteen, proceeded to destroy all rivals, and more than anyone else created the Roman Empire "A fascinating...

From an award-winning historian, a magisterial account of the revolution that created the modern worldThe principles of the French Revolution remain the only possible basis for a just society — even if, after more than two hundred years, they are...

A rich exploration of the importance of books and libraries in the ancient world that highlights how humanity’s obsession with the printed word has echoed throughout the ages • “Accessible and entertaining.” —The Wall...

Married to a ruthless prince...   For years, Max had to serve and obey the vicious magical nobles. Now he is one of them. When the heir to the throne attacks him, Max accidentally responds with a lethal burst of magic. Max is certain he will be...

The Witch’s Heart meets The Priory of the Orange Tree in this debut novel about a woman who can bring people back from the dead, and the princess—and only heir to the throne—that she must protect, no matter the cost. The...

A breakthrough romantasy that leans into all the tropes—chosen one, enemies-to-lovers, fae vs human—Dawn of Onyx boasts a slow-burn romance with and world-building to ensure that neither the romance nor the fantasy gets left behind.The...

A portal fantasy retelling of Peter Pan, this is the kind of story that could tick a lot of your favorite boxes. Told in the Neverland you'll remember, you may never look at Peter (or Hook) the same.Never…is an awfully long time. Growing up,...

Tiny Moons is a collection of essays about food, belonging and longing. It's also a kitchen notebook, a travel journal, and a dream diary. This is a journey into childhood comfort foods, family feasts, Shanghai street food, and recreating memories...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2022 by the New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, The Financial Times, Words Without Borders A highly-acclaimed master work of fiction from Cărtărescu, author of Blinding: an existence (and...

The thrilling, heartfelt finale to the New York Times bestselling Hooky series, based on the beloved WEBTOON comic.Reeling from three years of anti-magic rule under the king--and three years disconnected from twin witches Dani and...

Three volumes in one! A prestige treatment of Inoue’s epic samurai series with bonus content, color pages, storyboard samples and more!Real-life figure Miyamoto Musashi was the most celebrated samurai of all time. The quintessential...

The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student Shoko Komi’s greatest dream is to make some friends, but everyone at school mistakes her crippling social anxiety for cool reserve. Luckily she...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!Upon meeting up with Amane-san and his friends at a cosplay event, Marin and Wakana learn about a group cosplay shoot they’re putting together...

Komi has a smartphone, which should make getting to 100 friends easier, but she doesn’t know how to use it. The humorously angsty series marches on!The journey to 100 friends begins with a single conversation.Socially anxious high school student...