Only on the Weekends by Dean Atta5/28/2023 It's awful to be so far away from Karim, and it's made worse by the fact that Karim can be so hard to read. Mack has had a crush on Karim for as long as he can remember and he can't believe it when gorgeous, popular Karim seems into him too.īut when Mack's father takes on a new directing project in Scotland, Mack has to move away, and soon discovers how painful long-distance relationships can be. The ideal next read for fans of Kacen Callender, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Becky Albertalli.įifteen-year-old Mack is a hopeless romantic-likely a hazard of growing up on film sets thanks to his father's job. From the Stonewall Award-winning author of The Black Flamingo comes a romantic coming-of-age novel in verse about the beautiful-and sometimes painful-fallout of pursuing the love we deserve.
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The magus book john fowles5/28/2023 Whether a new relationship or a new project, Nicholas always wants something better. Unfortunately, nothing satisfies Nicholas. He is also a teacher who works at a prestigious public school in England. He is rich and he graduated from Oxford with a great degree. The protagonist, Nicholas Urfe, doesn’t have a clear purpose in life, although he has everything going for him. Alongside novels, Fowles wrote numerous critical essays, introductions to other novels, and book reviews. Consequently, he often wrote about escaping from oppressive authority figures. He had a very strict and traditional upbringing. Fowles was a bestselling author who taught across Europe before he became a full-time novelist. The Magus is one of Fowles’s most popular novels, and critics believe it is his smartest work. First published in 1965, the book follows a young man who befriends a dangerous and alluring millionaire when he accepts a teaching position on a remote island. The Magus is a literary suspense novel by John Robert Fowles. The colour of compromise5/28/2023 I fear I would have been complicit then–too scared about what it might cost to be obedient to what I know is right. I’m worried I would have succumbed to the pressure of the culture–at best, been an Edwards/Whitfield just without the credibility of a theological giant. The problem is, the second question gives me a lot of angst. If I answer the first question confident I would have been an abolitionist no matter the cost, then the second question shouldn’t give me much angst. However, I was constantly left wondering two things: 1) as a pastor, what would I have done back then?, and 2) what should I be doing now that I’m not? The righteous anger is, I’m sure, self-explanatory. It was difficult because it created so many visceral emotions of righteous anger and uncomfortable wondering. Not because I disagree with the thesis, or was even unprepared for the topic I knew he was going to address. As a white pastor in the United States, this book was challenging to say the least. I cannot underscore how important Jemar’s book is–which is why I couldn’t contain myself to a shorter quote list. The twist is, many white readers have rarely–if ever–visited this street before. Jemar Tisby–self-described as a Christian, historian, writer, and speaker–takes readers on a trip down memory lane. It pulls back the curtain on the ways American Christians have collaborated with racism for centuries” (16). Roar by cora carmack series5/28/2023 Specifically stories following princesses venturing beyond their palace. And hope broke more hearts than any man ever could.” Plot Roar really capitalized on those feelings, adding a layer that makes the setting of this book stand out from other YA fantasies. Which, to be honest, are my feelings when I think about real world storms and natural disasters. The storms in this series are simultaneously fascinating and terrifying. That said, she managed to do a really good job with her world-building. Her characters would often avoid contractions, which made their conversations feel stiff and took me out of the book more than once. This is Cora Cormack’s first delve into YA fantasy, and there were definitely some moments were it was noticeable, specifically with the dialogue. And they called him master.” Writing & Setting “For the storms of his world were violent, hungry beasts intent on destruction and death and despair. Den of vipers garrett5/28/2023 I found a new author to add to my long list of authors I have to check for backlist/new releases. I know some readers are hesitant to take recommendations from BookTok. To be honest, I read Den of Vipers because of BookTok. Along with graphic sex scenes and violence. Warning this book contains scenes and references of abuse/assault that some readers may find triggering. The Vipers? I’m going to make them regret the day they took me.ġ8+ Reverse Harem Romance. They can own my body, but they will never have my heart. They want everything I am, everything I have to give, and won’t stop until they get just that. Their scarred, blood-stained hands holding me tight. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel-The Vipers. Published by Self-Published on July 10, 2020 This book may be unsuitable for people under 18 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Hannibal rising thomas harris5/28/2023 Traumatized and orphaned, Lecter finds care in the home of his uncle and aunt, but vengeance consumes his thoughts. In the aftermath, Hannibal witnesses an unspeakable act of cruelty that will haunt him forever. 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With breathtaking clarity, Fragile Things illumines Gaiman's brilliance as well as his terrifyingly entertaining dark sense of humor. Whether he's conjuring a mysterious traveling circus, exploring the rarefied tastes of an exclusive epicurean club, or visiting a strangely altered Victorian England, Gaiman reveals how the ordinary and the fantastical are transmutable and intertwined. The thirty-two gems of prose and verse in this astonishing collection stretch the imagination and engage the intellect even as they illuminate the vagaries of human experience. The worst-ranked Neil Gaiman adaptation based on Rotten Tomatoes scores isnt really that poorly ranked, as it is only slightly rotten at 46. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, an astonishing collection of short fiction that stretches the boundaries of imagination, probes the depths of human experience, and reveals how the ordinary and the fantastical are intertwined.įragile Things showcases the distinctive storytelling genius that has made Neil Gaiman one of the most admired literary artists of our time. Wreck this journal black expanded ed5/27/2023 Through a series of creative and quirky prompts, acclaimed guerilla artist Keri Smith encourages journalers to engage in destructive acts-poking holes through pages, adding photos and defacing them, painting pages with coffee, coloring outside the lines, and more-in order to experience the true creative process. Wreck This Journal is here to inspire you.” -Buzzfeed The internationally bestselling phenomenon with more than 10 million copies sold-and an excellent holiday gift! Paint, poke, create, destroy, and wreck-to create a journal as unique as you are For anyone who's ever had trouble starting, keeping, or finishing a journal or sketchbook comes this expanded edition of Wreck This Journal, a subversive illustrated book that challenges readers to muster up their best mistake- and mess-making abilities to fill the pages of the book-or destroy them. Book excerpt: “Not gonna lie, this is probably the coolest journal you’ll ever see. This book was released on with total page 35 pages. written by Keri Smith and published by Penguin. by : Keri Smithĭownload or read book Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Ed. Book Synopsis Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Ed. After Lambana by Eliza Victoria5/27/2023 He has little idea of the creatures he will encounter and the truths to be revealed along the way. Slinky sirens and roaming wraith-like spirits populate a parallel world ruled by corruption and greed, which Conrad must enter to find the cure he seeks. 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They realized that the protagonist had so much depth that a film was not enough to explore the character. In an interview, Brian Grazer, a producer of the first two films, admitted that he and his collaborators couldn’t transform the third book into a concise script for a film. In the book, Katherine Solomon is Peter’s sister, but she is his daughter in the show. This change also affected certain relationship dynamics among the characters. This is why Robert is much younger than he is either in the books or films. ‘The Lost Symbol’ was created as a prequel to the Robert Langdon film series. It is the third entry in the author’s ‘Robert Langdon’ series, preceded by ‘Angels & Demons’ and ‘The Da Vinci Code.’ Initially, ‘The Lost Symbol’ was supposed to be adapted in the cinematic form for Tom Hanks and Ron Howard’s film series, but the producers later decided to make a movie out of ‘Inferno,’ the fourth book in the series, instead. It’s the TV adaptation of the 2009 namesake book by popular author Dan Brown. No, ‘The Lost Symbol’ is not based on a true story. Is Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol Based on a True Story? |