Where the series’ first instalment, Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, spent a lot of time introducing us to this sprawling new world of Midgard and the variety of beings-from humans and shapeshifters to mer folk, angels, and witches-that inhabit it, it was still primarily concerned with the story of Bryce Quinlan, a half-human, half-Fae young woman whose determination to solve the brutal murder of her best friend drove much of the story. Maas, House of Sky and Breath THE DEBRIEF “Hunt’s voice was a thunderclap as he said behind her, “Light it up, Bryce.” Sarah J. However, readers are warned: that you will need to find something fluffy to read when this is over because this book is going to hurt you. Then there’s the ending because holy smokes, I’m sure I won’t be alone inI’mis, but won’t there’s some incredible fanart coming out this year. New characters are introduced, and I feel like this book combines the fantasy aspects of Throne of Glass and the romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses in a whole new story. This highly anticipated sequel managed to tear open the already massive world introduced in the first book and take it to a whole new level. Have you ever wished for MCU-level avengers assemble event in your spicy fantasy series? That is precisely what Sarah J.
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"With the clear, careful, and beautiful language we've come to expect from her, Kao Kalia Yang unfurls her first children's book, a journey waiting to reward our every step. Powerful, beautiful, and transcendent."-Newbery medalist and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Peña This is exactly the kind of book I want to read to my daughter, and I wish I could hand a copy to every kid. But who are her treasures for?Ī moving picture book debut from acclaimed Hmong American author Kao Kalia Yang. As this curious girl explores life inside her house and beyond, she collects bits of the natural world. She moves into a new home with her family and encounters both birth and death. "Filled with wonder and sorrow and happiness." -Alison McGhee, #1 New York Times bestselling author of SomedayĪ heartfelt story of a young girl seeking beauty and connection in a busy world.Īs the seasons change, so too does a young Hmong girl's world. In the end, no one could have seen why those meant to protect and serve may be in the greatest danger of all. Focusing on the trial of Cameron Bo, alleged murderer and loony from Sommer's The Grand Delusion, The Human Obsession takes readers even deeper into the minds of Sommers' belovedand twistedcharacters. The Human Obsession is the sequel to Heath Sommer's 2009 breakout psychological thriller The Manufactured Identity, where Murphy and hapless lovers Addy and John Joe scramble against inhuman odds and unpredictable twists to solve the riddles of murder, obsession, and human weakness. What he gets is a string of abductions that makes Ted Bundy look like an amateur. In doing so, he shines new light on the question Why is there Something rather than Nothing and shines this light from an entirely unexpected (and largely. Ī year before retirement, Chief of Police Frank Murphy wants nothing more than to spend his golden years on HGTV marathons and endless tee off times. Now, in The Grand Delusion, Hagen drills deeper, into the most basic assumptions, strengths, and limitations of religion and belief, philosophy and inquiry, science and technology. A year before retirement, Chief of Police Frank Murphy wants nothing more than to spend his golden years on HGTV marathons and endless tee off times. those who could see, interact with and control these threads to affect the world around them. Here, however, he was one of many "threaders" as they were called. In his "real world" he had to fight to keep it quiet, so no one would know about it. the powerful, almost magical entity that creates "threads" that can be used to change reality around you. When he had returned for home last time, it had been after shutting down the QPS machine which had intertwined countless realities, and had somehow wound up with the source. Teresa's pain from across the void, he finds himself being pulled to her and returning once again to the world he had ported to in his adventure detailed in Threader Origins. When Darwin Lloyd's life takes a turn for the worse, leaving him no reason to stay in his original world and, immediately thereafter, he hears. Gerald Brandt takes us back to the multiverse of Quantum Empirica with Threader War, the second book in the series. While she was technically courted by Nate’s parents, she quickly realizes that she actually did fall in love with the real him. This story works well because Savannah has gumption. Too bad Nate had nothing to do with those letters, and the whole thing was orchestrated by his well-meaning, albeit meddling, parents. So she decides to become a mail-order bride, corresponding with Nate Brooks for a year, falling in love with him and his boisterous family, before agreeing to travel to his home in Montana Territory. The Civil War took everything, and after the death of her beloved grandmother, she is without any kin of her own. Savannah Knowles is a nice Southern girl with nothing left. This features the well-worn plot device of the mail-order bride that the “groom” knows nothing about, but Hart makes it fresh by writing a fabulous heroine. Couple that with my love affair for Harlequin Historical westerns, and it’s no wonder that I plowed through Western Weddings in record time. I find anthologies just the ticket for when my brain is mush, my attention span is on par with the life cycle of a fruit fly, and the mere thought of any story over 100 pages causes my blood pressure to spike. I tend to think of them as my comfort reads. Many readers don’t care for anthologies because they can be wildly uneven affairs. Historical romance anthology released by Harlequin Historical 1 May 08 Wendy the Super Librarian‘s review of Western Weddings by Jillian Hart, Kate Bridges & Charlene Sands Heartfelt, inspiring, and full of humor and pathos, this book allows readers to take a walk into a world rarely seen from the outside, a world we often misunderstand. Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen. He teaches by example: embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from. And his presence lets caregivers and loved ones know that it’s time to say good-bye. Oscar provides comfort and companionship when people need him most. Then, as if this were his job, Oscar strides purposely into a patient’s room, curls up on the bed, and begins his vigil. But he never spends much time with them - until they are in their last hours. Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen. Oscar is a welcome distraction for the residents of Steere House, many of whom are living with Alzheimer’s. Apparently, this ordinary cat possesses an extraordinary gift: he knows instinctively when the end of life is near. It wasn’t long before Oscar had created something of a stir. Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him. He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy. When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude. Genre/theme spreads broaden the coverage of art across the world. Stunning DPS images presenting important works of art. Picture-packed gallery spreads explore how different artists have approached a range of themes. 'Closer Look' sections offer detailed analysis of key paintings. Stunning artwork from more than 700 artists. Over 2500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, and each era and art movement is introduced with key information, placing art in the context of its time.Įxplore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover: Spanning 30,000 years, from cave paintings to contemporary art, this stunning chronological exploration of every major artistic movement introduces the major milestones of each period, from the tomb paintings of Ancient Egypt, Qing Dynasty Chinese art, through to 20th century Cubism and African art today.ĭedicated spreads explain how art works, for example introducing how artists use colour and composition. Art: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world's finest paintings and sculptures into your home. The ultimate introduction to global art, presenting 30,000 years of creativity in one lavishly illustrated book.ĭiscover all you need to know about art history in this definite guide. It makes me happy if I actively like everything I’m wearing, but there isn’t any statement that I’m trying to reach. In some ways, I’m always striving not to be noticed, which I think comes from being a very tall young man. One of the things I don’t like about our culture of clothing is that “Look, this is Gucci!” thing. It’s not so much that I would ever need to do that, but I love the idea that it’s possible.Īnother thing I loved on first discovering Acronym is that there is almost no exterior branding. Or, on another model, a zipper allows you to remove the jacket while wearing a seat belt. It’s all interoperative, so, for instance, you can unzip the back of the jacket and wear the bag underneath. Putting it on cheers me up: it’s like suddenly my house has been improved and I know everything will work. It’s fantastically comfortable and functional. In this photograph, everything I am wearing is by Acronym, a brand designed by my friend Errolson Hugh. I started looking at how clothes were sold to us, the narratives attached to everything, through advertising: “Wear this and be this.” That stuck with me. I developed a sort of anthropological mindset around it. I was an isolated kid, I wasn’t interested in sports, but in junior high it struck me that people communicated who they wanted you to think they were with what they were wearing. I became interested in clothing while growing up in a very small town in the southern US. Instead, lines blur between heroes and villains. In this book, gone are the docile women and male saviors. Through her gorgeous reimagining of fairytale classics and spellbinding original tales, she dismantles the old-fashioned tropes that have been ingrained in our minds. Traditional fairytales are rife with cliches and gender stereotypes: beautiful, silent princesses ugly, jealous, and bitter villainesses girls who need rescuing and men who take all the glory.īut in this rousing new prose and poetry collection, Nikita Gill gives Once Upon a Time a much-needed modern makeover. Poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with a collection of fairytales poetically retold for a new generation of women. Bran has decided to go to Africa to visit Samuel and his mate rather than come home to Aspen Creek, leaving the pack to remain under Charles’s protection and authority in his absence. While last year’s Mercy book wasn’t a roaring success for me, I did still enjoy it and all of the other books in both series have been stellar.įor those who haven’t read all the books yet – series spoilers follow so be warned.īurn Bright takes place about a week after the main action of Silence Fallen. I see this as a feature not a bug by the way. It is in the same universe as your Mercy Thompson books and the world building is so dense at this point, I think it is necessary to have read both series to fully understand the importance of what’s happening. Something is still right in the world.īurn Bright is an Alpha & Omega book, featuring Charles and Anna Cornick. It’s a new year and there’s a new Patricia Briggs book. Trigger warning: non-graphic references to sexual assault, torture and slavery. |