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![]() With no options left, Persephone flees to the forbidden undercity and makes a devil’s bargain with a man she once believed a myth…a man who awakens her to a world she never knew existed. But all that’s ripped away when her mother ambushes her with an engagement to Zeus, the dangerous power behind their glittering city’s dark facade. Society darling Persephone Dimitriou plans to flee the ultra-modern city of Olympus and start over far from the backstabbing politics of the Thirteen Houses. *A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hades and Persephone that’s as sinful as it is sweet.* ISBN-13: 978-1728231730 | $14.99 USD | 391 pages | Dark/Fantasy Romanceīut from the moment I crossed the River Styx and fell under his dark spell…he was, quite simply, mine. ![]() Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2021. ![]() ![]() ![]() And when she meets hot former NFL player Crisanto Weaver, she even lets herself imagine a future. Now a sous chef, Lauren is hoping to break from the past for good. Nothing is worth the abuse she’s endured from her sugar daddy. Can’t Stand the Heat by Shelly Ellis (Football) – “Lauren Gibbons is committing the ultimate family betrayal: abandoning the tradition of seducing men for money.But when she shares a kiss with the devilishly handsome Shane, she finds it hard to play by her own rules-and even harder to resist him.Can a football hero and a business-minded beauty take it all the way? Or will their mutual attraction cost them the big game?” Game On by Tracy Solheim (Football) – “Working for the Blaze, Carly March knows too well how jocks think-and what they think with-so she’s always made a point of keeping them at arm’s length. ![]() ![]() ![]() And beautiful Bryn Evans is set to marry an Englishman while secretly obsessed with her ex-husband. Frieda Lewis, a doctor’s daughter and a runaway, becomes the muse of an ill-fated rock star. ![]() Headstrong Madeleine Heller finds herself hopelessly attracted to her sister’s fiancé. should bewitch old fans and new readers alike.”- People “Headstrong women, reckless love affairs and a liberal dusting of the supernatural are the pleasurable trademarks of an Alice Hoffman novel. A magical and stunningly original story that charts the lives of three women in love with the wrong men from the bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, The Rules of Magic ![]() ![]() ![]() Perspective is used to change the readers point of view from third eye to what the protagonist sees. Wiesner plays with perspective and page set-up to aid in narration some openings being double paged, while some contain multiple panels such as what can be found in a comic book, using the gutter to his advantage expressing passage of time. From mechanical trout, starfish islands, and octopi reading bedtime stories, he discovers through these photos the unknown wonders of the deep sea.įlotsam is a wordless picturebook told through intricate illustrations. He brings the camera to “One-Hour-Photo”, to get the photos developed. You’d never guess it to be home of extraterrestrial beings! Flotsam is a fanciful story about a boy who is playing on a beach and finds an old camera washed up on shore. The deep sea is a space alien to mankind…. ![]() ![]() ![]() The judges called One Two Three Four “irreverent and yet profound, biographical and yet fantastical”, praising it as a “wholly original winner of the prize”. “They were absolutely relevant and urgent when they were published and absolutely relevant and urgent today.”Ĭowley is joined on the judging panel by academic, critic and broadcaster Shahidha Bari, journalist, author and academic Sarah Churchwell and biographer and critic Frances Wilson.īrown makes the shortlist for his 2020 winner One Two Three Four: The Beatles in Time, his story of the British pop group and the people within their orbit, from Yoko Ono to their psychedelic dentist, John Riley. “These books are very, very exciting,” he said. Chair of judges Jason Cowley, who is editor-in-chief of the New Statesman, said the shortlist showed “range and quality”. ![]() ![]() The result, unfortunately, is that while I came away from the book feeling as though I had an excellent introduction to Ms. There is a paucity of information from original sources such as journals and letters, although perhaps this is a question of availability. "The Unknown Matisse"), the material seems a bit thin. However, in comparison to some of the other recently published biographies (e.g. ![]() Certainly this is a must read for any woman artist, student of surrealism, or anyone who is enchanted by the marriage of magic and science achieved by Ms. ![]() Varo's fascinating life and illuminating the complex themes and techniques which characterize her paintings. Kaplan does an admirable job of summarizing Ms. The material that was included was presented in a coherent, informative, and sensitive manner. ![]() My only complaint about this biography is that it left me wanting even more information. ![]() ![]() The safety features ensure that, in the event of a problem, the person doesn’t actually go anywhere. The idea is that the data doesn’t transfer until receipt is confirmed or whatever. Teleportation is possible in 2147 a person steps into a vestibule in location A, and is then teleported to the vestibule of location B. Sylvia is a high-level employee at International Transport, and IT runs the world, you see. Joel’s wife, Sylvia, is far more interesting character, but we get relatively little of her. ![]() Momentarily charming, but-and maybe it’s just because I work in tech in 2020-not particularly believable given the surrounding context. Joel Byram, the narrating protagonist, has an inconsequential job harassing AI bots. ![]() The novel is set in 2147 and is, more or less, about teleportation and what effectually constitutes personhood, although Klein never actually gets around to answering those questions in any meaningful-or satisfying-way. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He's going to do something great." There's all this anticipation and then nothing happens. Then you meet Jerry and think, "Oh, there he is. ![]() The opening scene shows you the school bullies plotting some scheme that has danger written all over it. Robert Cormier's writing was beautiful and poetic. I liked the idea of a kid who went against the grain, despite all the peer pressure. Many parents need to hear it to understand that the occasional anachronisms in the story do not mean these issues have been left in the past. The worst part was the replacement of the usual "This is Audible" with four-year-old voices chanting "Audible Kids." This is NOT a "kid's book." This is extraordinarily well-crafted fiction written for, and about, young people. A highlight is the introduction by the author. By turns amusing and appalling, I found it absolutely riveting. This tale of a Roman Catholic boy's school is a sort of American "Lord of the Flies." It's about courage, cruelty, control and the chaos that occurs when the people who are supposed to be in charge just don't care. I especially like the moments when a bit of exposition suddenly makes you hit rewind while saying, "What was that?" because a significant plot point has suddenly, unexpectedly been laid in your lap. "Chocolate War" is an elegantly written book. But I can't imagine anyone else reading this one. I have friends who swoon at the late Frank Muller's voice I've usually found him to be overeager. ![]() ![]() ![]() As well as several non-fiction bestsellers including Bravo Two Zero, the biggest selling British work of military history, he is the author of the best-selling Nick Stone and Tom Buckingham thrillers. ![]() Since then Andy McNab has become one of the world’s best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. As a member of 22 SAS he was at the centre of covert operations for nine years – on five continents. As a young soldier he waged war against the IRA in the streets and fields of South Armagh. From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital in London, Andy McNab has led an extraordinary life.Īs a teenage delinquent, Andy McNab kicked against society. ![]() |