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The Song of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM30.24 MYR

This book is a must-read for lovers of Greek mythology and epic tales. Through beautiful, lyrical prose, "The Song of Achilles" brings to life the extraordinary bond between Patroclus and Achilles, their journey through war, and the ultimate sacrifices they make for each other. Filled with emotion and compelling storytelling, this book will transport you to ancient Greece and leave you deeply moved by the power of friendship and the human spirit.

from RM30.24 MYR

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Girl Meets Boy - Thryft
Ali Smith

Girl Meets Boy

from RM19.68 MYR

Girl meets boy. It's a story as old as time. But what happens when an old story meets a brand new set of circumstances?Ali Smith's re-mix of Ovid's most joyful metamorphosis is a story about the kind of fluidity that can't be bottled and sold.It is about girls and boys, girls and girls, love and transformation, a story of puns and doubles, reversals and revelations.Funny and fresh, poetic and political, Girl Meets Boy is a myth of metamorphosis for the modern world.

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Hold Your Own - Thryft
Kae Tempest

Hold Your Own

from RM19.41 MYR

Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes Prize for Brand New Ancients and widely regarded as the UK's leading spoken word poet, has produced a new poem-sequence of electrifying power. Based on the myth of the blind prophet Tiresias, Hold Your Own is a riveting tale of youth and experience, sex and love, wealth and poverty, community and alienation. Walking in the forest one morning, a young man disturbs two copulating snakes - and is punished by the goddess Hera, who turns him into a woman. This is only the beginning of his journey . . . Weaving elements of classical myth, autobiography and social commentary, Tempest uses the story of the gender-switching, clairvoyant Tiresias to create four sequences of poems: 'childhood', 'manhood', 'womanhood' and 'blind profit'. The result is a rhythmically hypnotic tour de force - and a hugely ambitious leap forward for one of the UK's most talented and compelling young writers.

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Everything Under - Thryft
Daisy Johnson

Everything Under

from RM25.46 MYR

An eerie, watery reimagining of the Oedipus myth set on the canals of Oxford, from the author of FenThe dictionary doesn't contain every word. Gretel, a lexicographer by trade, knows this better than most. She grew up on a houseboat with her mother, wandering the canals of Oxford and speaking a private language of their own invention. Her mother disappeared when Gretel was a teen, abandoning her to foster care, and Gretel has tried to move on, spending her days updating dictionary entries.One phone call from her mother is all it takes for the past to come rushing back. To find her, Gretel will have to recover buried memories of her final, fateful winter on the canals. A runaway boy had found community and shelter with them, and all three were haunted by their past and stalked by an ominous creature lurking in the canal: the bonak. Everything and nothing at once, the bonak was Gretel's name for the thing she feared most. And now that she's searching for her mother, she'll have to face it.In this electrifying reinterpretation of a classical myth, Daisy Johnson explores questions of fate and free will, gender fluidity, and fractured family relationships. Everything Under--a debut novel whose surreal, watery landscape will resonate with fans of Fen--is a daring, moving story that will leave you unsettled and unstrung.

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The Song of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM40.81 MYR

Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles.Achilles, “best of all the Greeks,” is everything Patroclus is not—strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess—and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper—despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.

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Cinderella Is Dead - Thryft
Kalynn Bayron

Cinderella Is Dead

from RM27.02 MYR

It's 200 years since Cinderella found her prince, but the fairytale is over.Sophia knows the story though, off by heart. Because every girl has to recite it daily, from when she's tiny until the night she's sent to the royal ball for choosing. And every girl knows that she has only one chance. For the lives of those not chosen by a man at the ball . are forfeit.But Sophia doesn't want to be chosen - she's in love with her best friend, Erin, and hates the idea of being traded like cattle. And when Sophia's night at the ball goes horribly wrong, she must run for her life. Alone and terrified, she finds herself hiding in Cinderella's tomb. And there she meets someone who will show her that she has the power to remake her world.

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Everything Under : Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize - Thryft
Daisy Johnson

Everything Under : Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize

from RM26.75 MYR

This book is a must-read for those who enjoy dark and mysterious tales. With its unique blend of fantasy and reality, "Everything Under" takes readers on a haunting journey into the depths of family secrets. Daisy Johnson's insightful storytelling and unsettling twists will keep you hooked until the very last page. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, this novel is an absolute treasure for lovers of atmospheric and thought-provoking literature.

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Everything Under : Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize - Thryft
Daisy Johnson

Everything Under : Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize

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"Everything Under" is a uniquely haunting book that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It tells the story of Gretel as she tries to unravel the mysterious disappearance of her mother, and the strange events that surrounded it. This book has a wonderfully eerie atmosphere that will leave readers feeling unsettled long after they've finished it. Recommended for fans of mysterious and thrilling reads.

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The Song of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM28.72 MYR

Librarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here: 12-Apr-2012.Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus and his perfect son Achilles. Despite their differences, Achilles befriends the shamed prince, and as they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something deeper - despite the displeasure of Achilles's mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess. But when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, Achilles must go to war in distant Troy and fulfill his destiny. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus goes with him, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they hold dear.

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The Song of Achilles
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Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM32.54 MYR

"The Song of Achilles" stands out because Madeline Miller breathes new life into a familiar tale with her rich storytelling. If you're keen on Greek mythology layered with deep emotional undertones and exquisitely crafted relationships, this book is sure to captivate you. It's not just about gods and glory; it's a profound exploration of love and humanity wrapped in an adventure that's been celebrated through ages.

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The Song of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM27.85 MYR

An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe.A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.

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The Song Of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song Of Achilles

from RM30.54 MYR

Greece in the age of Heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia. Here he is nobody, just another unwanted boy living in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles.Achilles, “best of all the Greeks,” is everything Patroclus is not—strong, beautiful, the child of a goddess—and by all rights their paths should never cross. Yet one day, Achilles takes the shamed prince under his wing and soon their tentative connection gives way to a steadfast friendship. As they grow into young men skilled in the arts of war and medicine, their bond blossoms into something far deeper—despite the displeasure of Achilles’ mother Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.Fate is never far from the heels of Achilles. When word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, the men of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause. Torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows Achilles into war, little knowing that the years that follow will test everything they have learned, everything they hold dear. And that, before he is ready, he will be forced to surrender his friend to the hands of Fate.Profoundly moving and breathtakingly original, this rendering of the epic Trojan War is a dazzling feat of the imagination, a devastating love story, and an almighty battle between gods and kings, peace and glory, immortal fame and the human heart.

from RM30.54 MYR

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The Song of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles

from RM24.86 MYR

The Song of Achilles is a beautifully written retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of Patroclus, Achilles' lover. Miller's portrayal of their relationship as a deep and powerful connection in the midst of war is captivating and emotionally moving. Highly recommend this book to those who seek a blend of Greek mythology, romance, and adventure.

from RM24.86 MYR

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The Witch's Heart - Thryft
Genevieve Gornichec

The Witch's Heart

from RM28.45 MYR

The Witch's Heart is a unique and captivating retelling of Norse mythology that adds depth and complexity to the character of Angrboda. The book is perfect for fans of fantasy and mythology alike, and offers a fresh perspective on a well-known story. With its focus on themes of love and destiny, readers will be drawn into the story from the very beginning and will find themselves unable to put it down until the very end.

from RM28.45 MYR

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Our Violent Ends - These Violent Delights
Chloe Gong

Our Violent Ends - These Violent Delights

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"Our Violent Ends" is a captivating journey back to a historical 1927 Shanghai with a twist—imagine Romeo and Juliet mired deep in gang conflicts and political strife. Chloe Gong's retelling grips you with a blend of familiar romantic tragedy and fresh, thrilling elements of fantasy and historical fiction. If you relish layered characters and rich, atmospheric storytelling that both honors and reinvents Shakespearean themes, this book promises to keep your heart racing till the final page.

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Girl Meets Boy - Thryft
Ali Smith

Girl Meets Boy

from RM27.39 MYR

Girl meets boy. It's a story as old as time. But what happens when an old story meets a brand new set of circumstances?Ali Smith's re-mix of Ovid's most joyful metamorphosis is a story about the kind of fluidity that can't be bottled and sold.It is about girls and boys, girls and girls, love and transformation, a story of puns and doubles, reversals and revelations.Funny and fresh, poetic and political, Girl Meets Boy is a myth of metamorphosis for the modern world.

from RM27.39 MYR

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The Song Of Achilles - Thryft
Madeline Miller

The Song Of Achilles

from RM30.21 MYR

"The Song of Achilles" revisits the ancient world of Greek heroes with a fresh and emotional depth that's truly captivating. Madeline Miller brings a new perspective to a classic story, making it more relatable and touching through the lens of Patroclus and Achilles's relationship. If you enjoy tales that blend love, destiny, and war with the lyrical beauty of ancient myths, this poignant book might linger in your heart long after the last page.

from RM30.21 MYR

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And I Darken - Thryft
Kiersten White

And I Darken

from RM15.82 MYR

No one expects a princess to be brutal. And Lada Dragwyla likes it that way.Ever since she and her brother were abandoned by their father to be raised in the Ottoman sultan’s courts, Lada has known that ruthlessness is the key to survival. For the lineage that makes her and her brother special also makes them targets.Lada hones her skills as a warrior as she nurtures plans to wreak revenge on the empire that holds her captive. Then she and Radu meet the sultan’s son, Mehmed, and everything changes. Now Mehmed unwittingly stands between Lada and Radu as they transform from siblings to rivals, and the ties of love and loyalty that bind them together are stretched to breaking point.The first of an epic new trilogy starring the ultimate anti-princess who does not have a gentle heart. Lada knows how to wield a sword, and she'll stop at nothing to keep herself and her brother alive.

from RM15.82 MYR

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New World Fairy Tales - Thryft
Cassandra Parkin

New World Fairy Tales

from RM18.55 MYR

"New World Fairy Tales" is a unique and haunting collection of classic fairy tales retold for adults in contemporary America. The stories are stripped-down narratives that explore the human experience in varied landscapes, featuring characters from all walks of life. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a fresh take on classic fairy tales.

from RM18.55 MYR

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Kissing the Witch - Thryft
Emma Donoghue

Kissing the Witch

from RM18.31 MYR

A collection of 13 short stories in which the author has taken classic fairy tales, combining them with stories of power and surviving in a bewildered world, all narrated by women. From the author of STIRFRY and HOOD.

from RM18.31 MYR

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