![]() Michelle looks around one day and finds herself trapped in a hell of her own making. But on her first day on the job, a maniac storms into the office and turns Theo's entire world upside down. He delights in her wit, her effortless beauty, and her selfless love, and in the fact that she's taken a position at his prestigious law firm. ![]() There, among the clutter of their childhood home, they unearth a shocking clue to Olivia's disappearance.Īll of Theo's happiness is tied to his devoted daughter Laura. ![]() More than thirty years later, two of her surviving sisters, each achingly lonely in her own way, reunite when their cruel and distant father dies. Olivia Land, youngest and most beloved of the Land girls, goes missing in the night and is never seen again. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Half a million copies of Common Sense, his plainspoken call for rebellion, flooded this fledgling nation of three million people. He burned with righteous indignation at the cruel tyranny of kings. This is the age of Paine!īILL MOYERS: Thomas Paine came to America from Great Britain in 1774 when he was 37 years old. Tyranny shall be thrust from this earth and a new age of liberty shall be born. JOHN NICHOLS: All men, all women shall be free. If we really adopted his principles, his ideas, it would be a very different world. ![]() The reason Thomas Paine is not more celebrated, recognized is because he's still too dangerous. JOYCE CHUMBLEY: Read Tom Paine, read about Thomas Paine, he will inspire you! So unsung is this hero, a "foundling father" one historian calls him, that only a handful of his most ardent fans showed up at the ceremonies marking the bicentennial of his death. But he died broke, scorned and alone, here in New York City two hundred years ago this week. Thomas Paine lived a life of adventure, stirred radical sentiments on two continents, knew Washington and Jefferson, Lafayette and Napoleon. "These are the times that try men's souls," he wrote, and patriots of every rank responded - farmers, blacksmiths, merchants and aristocrats. BILL MOYERS: He was the master wordsmith of the American Revolution. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But as Layla discovers she's the sole reason for a violent demon uprising, kissing the enemy suddenly pales in comparison to the looming end of the world Trusting Roth could ruin her chances with Zayne-and brand her a traitor to the Warden family that raised her. Though Layla knows she should stay away, it's tough when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue. Then she meets Roth-a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know her secrets. And even though Zayne is a Warden, part of the race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe, Layla's kiss will kill anything with a soul-including him. She's half demon, half gargoyle, with abilities no one else possesses. Trouble is, Zayne treats Layla like a sister-and Layla is anything but normal. One kiss could be the last Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal-fit in at school, and go out on a real date with the gorgeous Zayne, whom she's crushed on since forever. ![]() Armentrout draws readers into the extraordinary, irresistible world of Wardens and demons in the New York Times bestselling first book of The Dark Elements series. #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. ![]() ![]() ![]() Searching for answers, Alex begins corresponding with Myra. The Mansion is his family’s home, handed down from the grandmother who disappeared mysteriously when Alex was a child. Alex is shocked to recognize his own bedroom in minute scale. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by a strange magic she can’t understand - there are rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.Īcross the country, Alex Rakes, the thirty-four year-old heir of a furniture business, encounters two Mansion fans trying to recreate a room from her stories. A beautiful, unforgettable mystery from debut author Audrey Burges.įrom her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four year-old recluse Myra Malone blogs about a miniature mansion – a dolls' house – which captivates thousands of readers worldwide. With a love story at its heart, The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone weaves multiple periods and perspectives into a charming, magical story about a mystical dolls' house. ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. ![]() Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!. ![]() ![]() Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread.New Release: Undelivered by Jeff Nussbaum. ![]() ![]() ![]() Those who connect will find a profound yet unpretentious story and a resilient, relatable protagonist. Rupp’s poignant bildungsroman is therapeutic, particularly for those readers who have experienced the unimaginable loss of a loved one. The tone of this first-person narrative isn’t maudlin or morbid, it’s smart and searching, and the well structured story quietly builds to a moving climax and a worthy, satisfying conclusion. ![]() Far more than a summer romance, this is a tribute to those left behind. Middle school readers will see the inevitable end of this first love long before Danny faces it, grieving his new loss but grateful for his healing. The pain running through the narrative is tempered with hope, humor, and resilience, offering insight into the anguish of those left behind.ĭanny’s nostalgic first-person narration includes interestingly quirky information as well as sweet moments. Rupp skillfully weaves Daniel’s memories of larger-than-life Eli and his lingering anger about his death with Daniel’s day-to-day challenges, including his dysfunctional family his frustrations with his popular but conventional friends his attraction to Isabelle, a gorgeous and free-spirited newcomer to town and his nascent friendship with school outcast Walter. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Her job writing at Successful Saving magazine not only bores her to tears, it doesn’t pay much at all, and her efforts to cut back are futile. It’s the story of Becky Bloomwood, who lives a life of socialising and buying this season’s must-haves – the only problem? She can’t afford any of it. The Secret Dreamworld Of A ShopaholicĪlso published as Confessions Of A Shopaholic and the first in the famous Shopaholic series, this book is a great place to start for Sophie Kinsella newbies. Her witty, heartrending tales have captured the hearts of readers worldwide – but where to start when it comes to her books?Ĭheck out our pick of the best Sophie Kinsella books – and prepared to be hooked. Me Before Youauthor Jojo Moyes has said Sophie’s books leave her ‘giddy with laughter’. It became a top ten bestseller, and she went on to publish six more novels as Madeleine Wickham before re-branding as Sophie Kinsella and hitting the big-time once more with The Secret Dreamworld of a Shopaholic in 2000. Sophie wrote her first novel, The Tennis Party, under her real name, Madeleine Wickham, aged 24, whilst she was working as a financial journalist. To date, she’s sold over 40 million copies of her books in more than 60 countries, and she has been translated into over 40 languages. And when it comes to positive, uplifting books, few people do it better than Sophie Kinsella. In recent months, we’ve all been craving an escape. ![]() ![]() With each page I turned I felt I was reading my own story, taking place in the country just west across an unmanned border from where I was sitting. Turnbull, an Australian, had married a Frenchman and moved to Paris. It was called “ Almost French,” by Sarah Turnbull. I don’t remember who told me about it, but I do remember that when I began reading it I was enthralled. Not long after I arrived I discovered a newly published book. Why was a little girl given a neutral article ( das), a loaf of bread male ( der) and a fork feminine ( die)? It was worse than Sister Mary’s high school algebra class. In German, there are approximately six ways to say “the,” but you have to know which version goes with which word. Even more mind numbing was the assignment of articles to nouns, having to memorize genders that never made sense. ![]() I learned-or tried to learn but never really quite grasped-grammatical rules like compound nouns, which are several words strung together to make one word longer than the alphabet. I spent my first three sweltering months in Germany sitting in steamy classroom enduring a five-hour-a day language immersion course with students from Turkey, Greece, Romania, Russia, and Ecuador. ![]() One of the first German words I learned, a word that still sticks with me the way the layers of sweat did that summer, was Hitzewelle. It was the year Europe had record-breaking triple-digit temperatures. In June 2003, I moved to Stuttgart, Germany to marry a smart and sexy automotive engineer, Marcus. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Then in 1999, they followed up that murder mystery epic with Batman: Dark Victory.įor the third part of their trilogy, Loeb and Sale focused on Batman’s most compelling sometimes-enemy, sometimes-ally in the six-part Catwoman: When in Rome.Ĭatwoman: When in Rome takes place within the events of Dark Victory, detailing Selina Kyle’s mysterious trip to Italy, her dealings with the deadly Falcone crime family, and her attempt to uncover information about her long-lost parents. (W) Jeph Loeb (A/CA) Tim Sale In this sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween, an Eisner Award-winning creative team takes Catwoman on a mysterious trip to. In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for an instant Dark Knight classic with Batman: The Long Halloween. At the same time, as Batman and Catwoman, they are drawn to one another and are fascinated by the mystery. Bruce and Selina enjoy a steamy romance, unaware of their double lives. It accounts for the time Catwoman spent when she left Gotham City during the events of 'Batman: Dark Victory.' Catwoman: When in Rome 1 Catwoman: When in Rome 2. The Batman: The Long Halloween duo of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale return to Gotham for a high-stakes Catwoman adventure now back in print as a Deluxe Edition hardcover! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s epic The Long Halloween reimagined the Bat and Cat’s early history, and sexual tension oozed from the pages. Catwoman: When in Rome is a six-issue miniseries published in 2004, written by author Jeph Loeb and illustrated by artist Tim Sale. ![]() ![]() ![]() I giggled, I sobbed, and also I enjoyed/ sad when it was over. A tale of acceptance and neighborhood distinguished the point of view of a sensible 216-year-old north red oak tree named Red, I check out the book the Wishtree in one scrumptious (or is it deciduous) sitting. With flashbacks that artfully parallel the age to the Irish and Italian migration, greater than a century before, we listen to a story of approval, valor and commitment told with the eyes of the neighborhood’s lengthiest as well as most caring citizen … the tree. She’s brand-new to town and Muslim as well as people are not treating her household well. He is a Wishtree where people link desires, and his brand-new next-door neighbor, Samar, ha made a wish for a buddy. Red, a regional oak tree, is the narrator of this tale. I understood the split second I started reading it that I needed to instruct it. ![]() That often we allowed the world make it hard.” “Oh, things I wished to say to those two! I wanted to tell them that relationship doesn’t need to be hard. ![]() |