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The magic of tabletop RPGs lives in the creativity of the players. Given the chance to explore gender, relationships, and queer existence across vast worlds with completely different sets of rules, queer players throughout the years have found acceptance, camaraderie, and joy by rolling the dice and kicking ass. This anthology celebrates that TTRPG rite of passage with a diverse lineup of queer authors who are just as mighty with their pens as with swords? and shields? and spells!This collection of fourteen stories includes critically acclaimed authors such as New York Times Bestseller Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times Bestseller Andrew Joseph White, Pura Belpré Honor winner Jonny Garza Villa, LAMBDA Literary Award winner Rebecca Podos, LAMBDA Award finalist Linsey Miller, Indie Bestseller Margaret Owen, and Morris Award finalist Akemi Dawn Bowman.

Strange Faces, Great StoriesFamous paintings are celebrated for their beauty and depth, but they’re also a treasure trove of ridiculous faces. From bewildered angels to screaming cats, stunning paintings are chock-full of weird expressions. In Stupid Faces in Stunning Paintings, Matthijs Van Mierlo takes you on a journey to the strangest corners of the art world, uncovering the stories behind 50 wacky faces. Stories about religion, love, vanity, or just one very confused unicorn. Why does Vermeer’s Girl with the Wine Glass look so bug-eyed? Who let Frida Kahlo paint a disturbingly dazed toddler? And why does baby Jesus look like he’s about to file your taxes? This is the art history book to answer those questions and more, perfect for anyone who loves a great painting and a good laugh.

Sylvie Jones has been dreaming of attending her mum’s alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, her last name has a horrible stain on it, something that could destroy her dream. So when Sylvie is given the chance to prove her skills and put an end to the rumours that her mother cheated her way to victory at the most prestigious magical cooking competition, The Golden Whisk, she takes it. But the opportunity may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. If Sylvie truly wants to make her own mark and earn a place at Brindille, she needs to uncover the truth about what happened all those years ago. But some will go to great lengths to ensure Sylvie fails, and she soon finds herself tangled in a web of deceit. With the unlikely help of frenemy Georgia Shaw and rising-star student Flora Jackson, Sylvie must find a way to get to The Golden Whisk All-Stars competition and uncover the past before time runs out. Will she be able to redeem her family’s name and save her future, or will it all end in burned butter and broken dreams?

Readers, your help is needed?something terrible has happened! The narrator is missing their pet hamster, and the snuggable, huggable pint-sized pet was spotted in this book. Fuzzy floof ears, a nibble nubbin nose, precious peanut paws, and a bitty button tail seem to hint that it?s somewhere nearby.But do itty bitty ears always belong to a hamster? When you spot a soft snoot or cute padded paws, will they be attached to a pocket pet, or something much wilder? Watch out! You never know what could be lurking around the corner. That tuft of a tail might just belong to a grizzly bear?s behind! Prepare to laugh along as clues to the narrator?s missing furry friend reveal ever larger and wilder creatures in this surprising story that encourages readers to stretch their imagination, make predictions, and always expect the unexpected.

When a buzzing drill heralds the opening of a new China shop in town?right across the street from his own China shop?Clovis is alarmed. Worse, the shop is modern, classy, and run by the super charismatic elephant, Alastair, who everyone seems to love. Soon Alistair?s elevated events begin to overshadow Clovis?s classic cozy atmosphere, and Clovis can?t help but feel upset, with many of his regulars headed across the street. When Alistair boldly calls Clovis?s shop ?old-fashioned,? Clovis convinces his buddies to give Alastair a hard time. But even they are taken in by Alistair?s trendy tea, and trying to intimidate Alistair only makes Clovis feel worse.Taking matters into his own hands, Clovis goes on the offense, tossing trouble into his rival?s store. But when old connections are revealed between the two?connections that span generations back to Clovis?s own beloved Granny Grace?can Clovis and Alistair see eye to eye and realize that they have more in common than at first glance? Filled to the brim with community spirit, double the cozy tea shops, and fun, this playful timeless tale is ready to remind competitive kids that a rival can mean a friend rather than a fight.

Descended from a long line of patient, persistent savers, this piggy bank breaks the mold, flying in fast with a goal to gather cash. He?s a supersonic saving machine! When his friends give him his first savings goal, Piggy hits the scene, rallying coins and cash in all the classic spots?from couch cushion to laundry pockets. Go pig or go home! But in his rush to save, Piggy leaves behind his stopper, and forgets to read The Official Bank Handbook, trailing the coins he?s collected and failing to meet his savings goals. With his high-speed ways leaving him empty inside, Piggy must come to his cent-ces?reading the handbook, playing it cool, slowly saving, and paying with patience?if he ever wants to hit his goals and live up to the Bank name.Readers of all ages will go hog-wild for this playful, punny introduction to patient, persistent saving as they follow Piggy?s journey from hurried hog to supersaver.

The Ultimate Guide to Alternative RelationshipsI?m sure your monogamous friends are lovely people and probably have some great advice?about other topics. But when it comes to non-monogamy, let?s face it, it?s best to hear it from someone who?s been there before. Enter: relationship advisor and polyamorous guru Sam Cat.Sam?s personal experience with polyamory, alongside their work educating, speaking with and supporting other non-monogamous folks, allows them to masterfully take on the role of a peer so you can finally have the answers to all your burning questions: What relationship structure is best for me? How do I tell my partner I want to open up? Is it normal to feel jealous? Should I be friends with my partner?s partner? Does more sex really equal more problems?Featuring real-life examples, endless empathy and a touch of brutal honesty, this book will give you?and your partner(s)?everything you need to start forming healthy, respectful and emotionally fulfilling relationships that last.

Ell has spent years toiling away for her cruel stepfamily. So when Prince Bayard?who seems to have difficulty recognizing faces?shows up at her door with a glass slipper, Ell allows him to believe she danced with him at the ball. There?s just one problem: Ell didn?t attend the ball and she?s never met the prince before in her life. But if it?s a choice between moving to the royal palace or staying home, Ell is willing to say anything to escape. However, Ell finds that being royalty comes with its own problems. Bayard?s sister, the princess, has gone missing. The king is preparing for war against the fae. And Maxim, Bayard?s treacherous (and handsome) best friend, appears to know Ell is lying. If Ell wants to keep this life she?s stolen, she?s going to have to roll up her sleeves and rescue herself.

Discover the infinite realms of asexual love across sci-fi, fantasy, and contemporary storiesFrom a wheelchair user racing to save her kidnapped girlfriend and a little mermaid who loves her sisters more than suitors, to a slayer whose virgin blood keeps attracting monsters, the stories of this anthology are anything but conventional. Whether adventuring through space, outsmarting a vengeful water spirit, or surviving haunted cemeteries, no two aces are the same in these 14 unique works that highlight asexual romance, aromantic love, and identities across the asexual spectrum.