Most Popular Books by Alex Brown

Seven years ago, Cordelia Scott''s abusive father left without a word, and life has been normal ever since. The seventeen-year-old spends her days stage managing the school play (which is going great, if anyone asks), pining over her best friend, Veronica, and failing one too many pop quizzes. She''s never been sad that her father left, but she knows something is... missing. When her school guidance counselor, Fred, reveals during a session that he''s actually a demon, she learns that something is indeed missing: a piece of her actual soul. Why? She unwittingly made a deal with him to make her father disappear -- then bargained to have the memory erased. To make matters worse, Fred is here to make another bargain: Help him with a "little" demonic problem, or she''s doomed to spend eternity in Hell with her father. The deal? Help Fred neutralize a rival demon, who means to do more harm in her hometown than your average demon deal.

Isa Moskowitz''s Vegan With a Vengeance and Sarah Kramer''s How It All Vegan! showed the world that plant-based cookbooks don''t have to be full of sanctimonious text and wilted sprouts recipes. But why should vegans have all the fun? Food-blogging duo Alex Brown and Evan George--better known as Hot Knives--have shown their 60,000 monthly readers that vegetarians are "cheeky [and] over-the-top" too and "don''t much care for established notions of propriety" (LA Weekly). This is the only cookbook you''ll find with chapters called "Bro-tein" and "BBQ Mosh Pit," or filled with recipes for DIY Wieners and Patties, Sauce-y Explosions, Salsas that Hurt, Deep Sea Mushrooms, and Nachos that Cook Themselves. And don''t forget dessert: try Hand-Cranked Cream Dreams and Booze You Can Eat. Hot Knives bring you vegetarianism with a new set of rules: "Enjoy your food, but party harder. Eat everything with your hands. Drink booze and fruit, not water. Make all of your junk food yourself. Cook at least half of everything you eat on an open fire. Switch to uppers, if possible." Urbanhonking.com/hotknives/ /DIV

Sapphic romance meets comedy horror in this slasher mystery where the final girl is also the legendary school mascot—Peaches the Parrot. Quinn Marcelo wouldn’t necessarily win the award for Most Popular Person at her school, but unbeknownst to her peers, Quinn entertains them at every football, basketball, and baseball game—as Peaches the Parrot, her high school’s God-like mascot. But when someone sabotages the legendary Peaches costume at the Homecoming game, Quinn’s left unmasked and humiliated. After all, Peaches’s identity was a closely guarded secret and a point of pride for nearly everyone at Olivia Newton-John High. Determined to uncover the culprit, Quinn publicly unravels the lives of everyone in her path—including Tessa Banks, the most popular girl in school—in a no-holds-barred conspiracy-fueled investigation. But when a killer starts going after the people implicated in Quinn’s mascot disaster, she must race to uncover the truth behind her feathery faux pas—before the truth kills her too.

‘Warm, emotional ... a gorgeous read.’ Cathy Bramley ‘Heartwarming and charming. The perfect summer escape.’ Sarah Morgan ‘A gorgeous read which will warm your heart and make it smile’ Milly Johnson

‘The perfect summer cocktail of old loves, new friendships, and beautiful settings. Alex Brown’s Greek adventure is sunshine for the soul!’ Shari Low Mamma Mia meets Shirley Valentine in the brand-new holiday romance for 2024 from the International No.1 bestseller. Gina Bennett has had enough after her husband of twenty-seven years lets her down one time too many. Deciding to choose herself, she embarks on a transformative solo journey to break free from the monotony of her life. She escapes to the gorgeous Greek island of Kalosiros, where she holidayed in her youth, and where she had her first romance with the handsome Nico. Encountering two kindred spirits in Rosie and Deedee, the women bond over art classes and cocktails, renewing their lust for life and a shared quest to find Gina''s lost love. Together, they navigate the challenges of middle-age, self-discovery, and the liberating power of skinny-dipping. Will Gina find love again with her teenage sweetheart Nico, her husband, or with someone new? Bring Me Sunshine is a wonderfully uplifting, coming-of-middle-age story about female friendship, romance and starting over, set on a gorgeous Greek island in the sun. The perfect escapist read! Bestselling authors adore Bring Me Sunshine: ‘A burst of pure sunshine! Loved it!’ Sarah Morgan ‘A scrumptious holiday read with sunshine, laughter, cocktails and love. What more do you need?’ Maddie Please ‘Like a ray of perfect Greek sunshine!’ Mandy Baggot ‘Full of joy, hope and celebrating second chances. An irresistible summer romance.’ Cathy Bramley ‘I adored this gorgeous story of love, friendship and adventure – it made me want to run away to Greece! Summer read perfection! I LOVED IT.’ Isabelle Broome ‘An absolute page-turner from the wonderful Alex Brown. I loved it.’ Sue Moorcroft Readers love it too! ‘Totally loved this new book from one of my favourite authors!!!... Transported to a sunny island for inspiration and love!! Tremendous tale of awakening and finding yourself... Loved this book, like a huge warm hug!! Great writing, fabulous characters and a brilliant uplifting story.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this novel and read it in less than a day... If you want a novel filled with hot Greek sun, bountiful descriptions of gorgeous food and breathtaking scenery, then this is for you... A delicious tale of friendships, new beginnings and first love.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely warm feel good read... A beautiful setting, strong female characters who are a relatable age and it’s such an uplifting read... Exactly what I needed.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I devoured this book in a day. Alex’s descriptive writing of the Greek food, the scenery and the crystal clear sea was amazing... I would highly recommend reading this book and being transported to sunny Greece, with the waves lapping gently, while you drink a few raspbouzos.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous story of the power of friendships, finding yourself and how it is never too late to start again... [It] had Shirley Valentine vibes and has made me want to visit Greece.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Night of the Living Queers is a YA horror anthology that explores a night when anything is possible, exclusively featuring queer authors of color putting fresh spins on classic horror tropes and tales. No matter its name or occasion, Halloween is more than a Hallmark holiday, it’s a symbol of transformation. NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS is a YA horror anthology that explores how Halloween can be more than just candies and frights, but a night where anything is possible. Each short story is told through the lens of a different BIPOC teen and the Halloween night that changes their lives forever. Creative, creepy, and queer, this collection brings fresh terror, heart, and humor to young adult literature. Contributors include editors Alex Brown and Shelly Page, Kalynn Bayron, Ryan Douglass, Sara Farizan, Maya Gittelman, Kosoko Jackson, Em Liu, Vanessa Montalban, Ayida Shonibar, Tara Sim, Trang Thanh Tran, and Rebecca Kim Wells.

Don’t miss this fabulously festive romance!

A dance to the death. A girl who’s just as monstrous as H.H. Holmes. A hallway that’s constantly changing—and hungry. All of these stories exist in the same place—within the frame of a particular house that isn’t bound by the laws of time and space. Following in the footsteps of dark/horror-filled YA anthologies like His Hideous Heart and Slasher Girls and Monster Boys, and Netflix’s ground-breaking adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House, this YA speculative fiction anthology explores how the permanence of a home can become a space of transition and change for both the inhabitants and the creatures who haunt them. Each story in the anthology will focus on a different room in the house and feature unique takes on monsters from a wide array of cultural traditions. Whether it’s a demonic Trickster, a water-loving Rusalka, or a horrifying, baby-imitating Tiyanak, there’s bound to be something sinister lurking in the shadows.

A cemetery full of the restless dead. A town so wicked it has already burned twice, with the breath of the third fire looming. A rural, isolated bridge with a terrifying monster waiting for the completion of its summoning ritual. A lake that allows the drowned to return, though they have been changed by the claws of death. These are the shadowed, liminal spaces where the curses and monsters lurk, refusing to be forgotten. Hauntings, and a variety of horrifying secrets, lurk in the places we once called home. Written by New York Times bestselling, and other critically acclaimed, authors these stories shed a harsh light on the scariest tales we grew up with.

Hate speech law can be found throughout the world. But it is also the subject of numerous principled arguments, both for and against. These principles invoke a host of morally relevant features (e.g., liberty, health, autonomy, security, non-subordination, the absence of oppression, human dignity, the discovery of truth, the acquisition of knowledge, self-realization, human excellence, civic dignity, cultural diversity and choice, recognition of cultural identity, intercultural dialogue, participation in democratic self-government, being subject only to legitimate rule) and practical considerations (e.g., efficacy, the least restrictive alternative, chilling effects). The book develops and then critically examines these various principled arguments. It also attempts to de-homogenize hate speech law into different clusters of laws/regulations/codes that constrain uses of hate speech, so as to facilitate a more nuanced examination of the principled arguments. Finally, it argues that it is morally fitting for judicial and legislative judgments about the overall warrant of hate speech law to reflect principled compromise. Principled compromise is characterized not merely by compromise over matters of principled concern but also by compromise which is itself governed by ideals of moral duty or civic virtue (e.g., reciprocity, equality, and mutual respect). The Open Access version of this book, available at https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315714899, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

THE GOD GIVEN FORMULA FOR LIFE PART I 1- GET YOUR REST 2- GET UP EARLY 3- WORK HARD 4- TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT 5- LEARN SOMETHING PART II 1- READ 2- THINK 3- EXECUTE/ACTION

PART I 1 – GET YOUR REST 2 – GET UP EARLY 3 – WORK HARD 4 – TREAT PEOPLE RIGHT 5 – LEARN SOMETHING PART II 1 – READ 2 – THINK 3 – EXECUTE / ACTION

Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY

The Book #2: The God-Given Formula for Life, Part 1 and 2 is inspirational and works for all walks of life.

‘Evocative and engaging ... a story to fall in love with’ Cathy Bramley ‘A delightful cast of characters’ Woman’s Weekly

‘An intriguing and heart-warming story you will love’ Katie Fforde

‘Be whisked away in this sunny, heartwarming read’ Woman’s Own ‘I adored it’ Milly Johnson ‘Enchanting and wonderfully romantic’ Cathy Bramley ‘I adored it. The perfect summer read!’ Lesley Pearse

Practical information on typography, text editing, typesetting, and the utilization of desktop publishing and microcomputer applications.

The brand new romantic Christmas read from Alex Brown –the Queen of Feel Good Fiction and #1 bestseller!

The International No.1 Bestseller ‘You will love this’ Philippa Ashley ‘The perfect summer escape’ – Sarah Morgan ‘This will sweep you away to Italian citrus groves’ Fabulous

Escape to Mulberry-on-Sea...

"April 29, 2003 - January 29, 2007; 2006 Kentucky Derby winner."

Grace Quinn imádja a munkáját a Cohen''s Convenient Storage Company-nál, ahol az ügyfelek által elhagyott, elfeledett tárolóegységekben váratlan kincsekre bukkan. Kíváncsiságát felkelti egy értékes műgyűjtemény, valamint egy köteg levél és napló, amelyek az 1930-as évekből származnak. Grace mélyebbre ásva a hagyatékban felfedezi egy fiatal angol nő, Connie Levine történetét, aki a második világháború végén Olaszországba követi a szívét. Az események kizökkentik Grace-t egyhangú életéből, amelyet basáskodó anyja ápolásával és összetört szívének gyógyításával tölt. A nyomokat követve útja egy púderrózsaszín villába vezet az olasz Riviéra fölött magasodó sziklák tetején. De vajon sikerül-e feltárnia a családi titkokat és árulásokat, amelyeket Connie oly nehezen próbált leküzdeni, és megtalálja-e a szerelmet?

Alex grew up in a quiet suburban neighborhood in Syracuse, New York. As a young boy, he experienced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse at the hand of his father. He graduated from high school, and was determined to make a name for himself as a singer-songwriter. After a successful gig as the opening act for a national recording artist, he and a friend decided to hit the road and head west. The ensuing adventures, provide a colorful background for this compelling tale. Once in California, Alex began to spiral out of control. The wounds from his past were catching up to him. As the story unfolds, there are miraculous events, second chances, healing and restoration. Alex''s knack for telling the story, and his honest style of writing, will take you along on a journey from abuse and despair, to love and forgiveness.

It''s just a few years in the future, and the world has only gotten better at measuring human worth in money as three college friends start careers. Eric''s ambitious enough to want a prestige MBA and persuasive enough to get his best friend Klein to enroll at Wharton with him. Eric''s girlfriend Emma is still painting at night, but has settled into a regular job. After a car accident leaves Emma with impaired vision and a financial crisis drives Klein''s father to suicide, Eric seems to have the towering self-confidence to lead them through it all. But as he and Klein fight over what''s best for Emma, she pulls away from both of them and sinks into depression. Love isn''t enough to fix her, as all three must learn. The web woven between these three friends includes connections deeper than the apparent love triangle, funnier than their problems, and stronger than the losses that threaten to defeat each of them.

"Words Are Snakes With Arms" is a bold and heartfelt poetry anthology by Alex Brown, encapsulating a year in the author''s life through a series of intimate, daily reflections. Each poem serves as a microcosm of a single day, capturing the raw emotions and thoughts experienced in real-time. The collection invites readers to explore the highs and lows of human existence, from joy and passion to despair and confusion, presented with unflinching honesty and poetic grace. This anthology offers a vivid portrayal of life''s complexities, where each poem is like a small window into the author''s private world, now shared with the reader. The title itself reflects the nature of the verses: words that grasp and release, striking suddenly or flowing soothingly, much like serpents with arms. As you delve into these poems, you will encounter the unvarnished truth of daily life, expressed through powerful imagery and emotional depth. Reading "Words Are Snakes With Arms" is akin to experiencing the changing seasons, with each poem bringing a unique flavor and a new perspective on the fluidity of life. This collection is an invitation to engage with reality in all its varied hues, from love and loss to revelation and longing. It promises to provoke thought, stir emotions, and offer moments of profound self-reflection. Alex Brown''s debut poetry book is a stark, unfiltered exploration of human existence, cloaked in the beauty of poetic expression. With no pretenses or false fronts, this collection lays bare the authentic lived days of the author, making it a compelling read for those seeking a genuine and moving literary experience. Prepare to meet the snakes with arms. They have stories to tell, and their journey through a year in poetry awaits you.

Cody Cotton''s great adventure follows the fun-loving Cody Cotton from growing up on the farm, traveling to the factory, and finally arriving in your home. Children will learn how cotton is grown and made into clothing while being entertained by Cody and his friends.

"An engaging, impassioned, frenzied tale of a comedian on the way up facing thorny challenges." -Kirkus ReviewsJon is an alcoholic- well that''s not entirely true because alcoholics go to meetings. He also is a famous stand-up comedian but it hasn''t always been that way. In his own words, Jon explores the meaning of his life through relationships and comedy. All along the way he grapples with battling alcoholism, love, and finding his life''s purpose. Plagued by a variety of mental health illnesses, he provides a raw firsthand account of what his life is really like.

Exciting real-life accounts of bravery and daring when people push themselves to the limits

What if your inner voice was dictated to you by someone else? How far exactly does the concept of free will come to fruition in our everyday lives? Walker Henderson, a used car salesman, is drained by the monotony of his everyday life until he is involved in an accident that leaves him in possession of a common object that carries with it uncommon implications which ultimately charts the course of the world by reshaping the history of World War II.

Many years ago, men employed brute strength and violence to achieve power. The most powerful men were those who had huge armies of soldiers. These men were not at all subtle - they were barbaric and they showed no mercy to their enemies. Thousands of years ago, power was concentrated within a few hard-hearted and ruthless men. This system repressed many people, most especially women. Years ago, women were viewed as the weaker sex. They could not compete with men because they lacked physical strength. They also did not have weapons that could make a man bow to them. But, men had one weakness - the strong desire for sex. A woman could toy with this weakness. But, once the sex was over, the man was back in control. If she refused to have sex with a man - he used force or simply engaged in an affair with another woman. Women knew that their power was temporary, so they invented a way to create a more effective and lasting form of power through an art called seduction. This art was used by the most powerful women in during the ancient times - Helen of Troy, His Shi, and the greatest seductress of all time, Cleopatra. These women would draw men using their alluring and seductive appearance. They would wear jewelry that made them look like a goddess. They would wear clothes that showed only a small amount of flesh, stimulating a man''s imagination. These techniques increased a man''s desire not just for lovemaking, but also for something greater - a chance to win the heart of a fantasy figure...Read more....