![]() without dimming the luster of shining moments of humor, love, and connection. "McFarlane's gift is writing romantic comedy that depicts a recognizable world. But there’s a fine line between pretending to be in love and actually falling for your charming, handsome fake boyfriend. With the plan hatched, Laurie and Jamie begin to flaunt their new couple status, to the astonishment-and jealousy-of their friends and colleagues. It’s the perfect proposition: a fauxmance played out on social media, with strategically staged photographs and a specific end date in mind. Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility. ![]() When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling-not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. One of Shondaland's 5 Must-Read Books for March and a Best Romance of 2020 by Amazon, OprahMag, Insider, Buzzfeed, Bustle, Cosmo, PopSugar, and BookPage. ![]() Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, or Sally Thorne. ![]()
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![]() ![]() * "Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope."- Kirkus Reviews, starred review With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of life’s toughest challenges-a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisis-in a way that’s reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike. until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete. And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. ![]() “A lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new one…Thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful.”Ī boy must leave his home and find another. “A potent discussion starter… Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. “ moving, allegorical tale… inspiring reflection and empathy” A stunning picture book that addresses life’s big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassurance ![]() ![]() Says Kirkus Reviews, "Every detail of her work-the flowers by a spring, a red cloak unfurled against a blue sky, moonlight on a tiger's back-is beautifully rendered." Beauty and the Beast is her ninth illustrated book. When curiosity betrays that god, Psyche quests across the ancient world to save him, all while learning he is lovely Cupid. Her illustrated books on Greek myths and of classic fairy tales have been published in the United States and other English-language countries, and in Europe, China, and Korea. RT GodysseyPodcast: The object of adoration and ire throughout her tale, Psyche is a sacrifice to the gods yet is spared by one, who marries her. ![]() Her art has been in print for almost half a century, appearing on the covers of such prestigious publications as Time and Newsweek. In 2008, she was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Craft has won more than one hundred graphic-arts awards, including five gold medals from the Society of Illustrators. In addition to Cupid and Psyche, she is also the illustrator of Marianna Mayer's Pegasus, Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Brave, and The Twelve Dancing Princesses. The New York Times complimented her first book, Cupid and Psyche, for its "clear, simple text" and noted that the book a "excels in conveying the mythology." ![]() ![]() She now lives in Scotland with her family. After graduating, she traveled to Japan, where she worked as an interpreter and photographer. Charlotte Craft studied comparative literature at Columbia University in New York. ![]() ![]() Although this is not subject matter to be enjoyed, mature readers will enjoy Little's masterful use of language. The economic, yet evocative, nature of Little's writing helps the reader to gain some understanding of such things as the horror of people being burnt at the stake, the hopeless depression of life as a slave on a galley ship, and the brutality of a medieval siege upon a city. Rather, the mistrust, corruption and brutality of the Inquisition are laid bare. Little tells her tale with concise, evocative words that lend a certain beauty to the story-yet it is not a tale of beauty. (starred review) Set in Medieval Spain at the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Melanie Little's novel in free verse, The Apprentice's Masterpiece, makes for a powerful reading experience. (Renee Steinberg, formerly at Fieldstone Middle Sch School Library Journal ) ![]() The challenging format renders it most appropriate for strong readers. ![]() This riveting story is peopled by flesh-and-blood characters and replete with horrific historical detail. The brief narrative poems are small gems of insight and emotion, plunging readers into experiences of civil unrest, suspicion, and governmental abuse tht disturb and resonate with contemporary connections. ![]() What will hold readers are the facts of daily life: what it was like to be young when there were spies everywhere, looking for "secret Jews, and heretics / Such monsters must burn." (Hazel Rochman Booklist ) ![]() ![]() ![]() I would have appreciated at least a very short synopsis of each book before deciding whether or not it was for me. Also, some lists were just that-lists giving only title and author. This book may be better suited to those who are new to the reading life or to those who are rediscovering it and wondering what to read next-a quandary I seldom have. When adding them to my Goodreads to read list, I found that I had already added most of these books long before reading Pearl's book. For those who read extensively, check out the bestseller lists religiously, and read every current review/author interview for new releases, there's honestly not a lot new here. However, therein lies a bit of a problem. This is definitely the type of book to read with pen and paper at the ready for jotting down book titles, and I've already added several books to my own "to read" list. That combined with a title as awesome as Book Lust (I tried to read this in public as often as possible, holding the cover up where everyone could see my wanton bibliophilia on display) was an irresistible siren song to which I had to give in.Īfter an inspiring introduction on the pleasures of reading, the book basically consists of recommended reading lists for an eclectic collection of topics, from various wars to family issues, from graphic novels to biographies, from postmodern literature to romance. Anyone who has turned reading into a "profession" deserves some serious props. ![]() ![]() ![]() Alessia regards her husband through heavy-lidded eyes. As I’m an impatient person, however, I may need to join E.L. James 3.67 3 ratings4 reviews The follow-up to the 1 New York Times bestseller, The Mister, a passionate and thrilling love story from E L James, author of the phenomenal bestselling Fifty Shades Trilogies. Now, we just need to patiently wait until this all comes together and with a little luck and some fairy dust I’m hoping we’ll see The Mister come to life on the big screen sooner rather than later. James: In 2019 James published The Mister, about a British aristocrat who falls in love with an undocumented Albanian immigrant who becomes his house cleaner after escaping sex traffickers. We previously wrote there was interest in the book right after its release and it took a bidding war for Universal to acquire the rights. Other articles where The Mister is discussed: E.L. ![]() Around the time of the book’s release, the idea was already being bandied about that it could be made into the movie. ![]() The news about The Mister should not come as a huge shock for in-the-know fans. James got into that bottle of rosé yesterday, but perhaps that’s a mystery better left unsolved. Also, I kind of want to know how deep E.L. Meanwhile, my follow-up question mainly is: Who will Universal find to play Maxim Trevelyan and Alessia Demachi, the protagonists in The Mister? I firmly believe one of the reasons the Fifty Shades movies did well was because they really nailed the casting. CHICAGO, Ma/PRNewswire/ - E L James, 1 New York Times bestselling author of the global blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy (150 million copies sold worldwide) will release her. ![]() ![]() ![]() We know full well that our planet and all its inhabitants are but a small part of the immense universe that surrounds us and it is with humility and hope that we take this step. We step out of our solar system into the universe seeking only peace and friendship, to teach if we are called upon, to be taught if we are fortunate. I send greetings on behalf of the people of our planet. ![]() The title phrase comes from the opening audio recording on the Voyager Golden Record, spoken by Kurt Waldheim, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and launched into space in 1977: To Be Taught, if Fortunate is a 2019 science fiction novella by Becky Chambers.Ĭhambers wrote the novel out of a desire to see "real people" centered in a narrative that takes place in space, as science fiction generally focuses on what she refers to as "the elite". ![]() ![]() ![]() Any trepidation I had about the sequel was proven to be fully unfounded. My wait was cut in half when I got my greedy little hands on an arc of Only Ashes Remain, the second in the Market of Monsters trilogy, at the end of May…and devoured it in just a few days. ![]() I devoured it in two days-an impressive feat for me-and I immediately wanted more. It’s the dark, twisted, gory, relevant urban fantasy that my black little heart had been craving. If you’ve been following the blog (or my bookstagram) for any length of time, you already know of my deep love for Rebecca Schaeffer’s debut Not Even Bones. Now caught in a game of kill or be killed, Nita will do whatever it takes to win. But killing Fabricio is harder than Nita thought it would be, even with Kovit by her side. And the best way to start building her reputation? Take her revenge on Fabricio, the boy who sold Nita to her kidnappers. Nita must make herself so feared that no one would ever dare come after her again. There’s only one way to keep herself safe. But with a video of her ability to self-heal all over the dark web, Nita knows she’s still a prime target on the black market. After escaping her kidnappers and destroying the black market where she was held captive, all Nita wants is to find a way to live her life without looking over her shoulder. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are a lot of forums saying this family owes the public an answer to whether Nadia is alright or not, but no! This FAMILY does NOT owe us anything, they have been through so much. ![]() Different sources have said that Nadia is free, and back in England, but the thing is that Nadia will never be really free again, she will probably never be the happy little sweet girl Zana describes in her book.That girl suffer the unimaginable, when she was just 14 and had at least 5 kids before her 30s, she had her life sucked from beneath her feet, and carries her weight around under her ha jab.So Nadia is not free, everything she believed in was erased and changed and told it was a lie, have you imagine what it would be like if someone just started telling you to forget your actual life, and to embrace a new one? Have your women rights taken away from you?Nadia, this girl, this woman is not free. ![]() ![]() ![]() Second, isn't it understandable to give the man some time, since you managed to convert him from being straight to gay in one week? Third, the guy just told you he loved you the night before, and already the next day you're asking him to change his whole life so that it could be easier on you? I think it's unfair, rude and frankly disrespectful. First off, that's blackmail and I would have dumped him so fast his head would have spun. Third this is the reason why I ended up going with two instead of three stars - How can anyone, and especially someone who has known he was gay all his life, demand of his -up to a week ago -'straight' lover to out himself? Josh basically said, either you tell everyone at work you're gay or we are finished. It almost felt like the author wasn't sure what the character should have a problem with and jumbled everything and anything in his self-doubts. ![]() ![]() He enjoyed them and still managed to ask himself - am I sick? Why is being gay sick? It just clashed with everything else that was happening and it struck a cord with me. What bothered me with Tanner was that he obviously got an erection, thought Josh was hot and didn't discourage any of his advances. Second I agree it's to early to accept you might be gay in one week. It seemed abusive and as much as I'd liked him as a character, it left a bitter taste. ![]() He kept pushing without asking if it's okay, and then acting all embarrassed when it was too late. First I didn't like Josh's attitude - oh, he's straight, that only makes it sweeter. ![]() |