Blood: Jonas Brothers - by The Jonas Brothers (Hardcover)
Genre: Biography + AutobiographyFormat: HardcoverAuthor: The Jonas BrothersAge Range: AdultLanguage: English
Pieces of Her - Reprint by Karin Slaughter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inch (W) x 1.2 Inch (D)Weight: .8 PoundsNumber of Pages: 0Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: Thrillers, Mystery + DetectiveFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Karin SlaughterAge Range: AdultBook theme: Women Sleuths, Suspense, Police ProceduralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Coming to Netflix!Mother. Hero. Liar. Killer. How can you tell when all you have is... Pieces of Her.What if the person you thought you knew best turns out to be someone you never knew at all . . . ?Andrea Cooper knows everything about her mother Laura. She's knows she's spent her whole life in the small beachside town of Gullaway Island; she knows she's never wanted anything more than to live a quiet life as a pillar of the community; she knows she's never kept a secret in her life. Because we all know our mothers, don't we?But all that changes when a Saturday afternoon trip to the mall explodes into violence and Andrea suddenly sees a completely different side to Laura. Because it turns out that before Laura was Laura, she was someone completely different. For nearly thirty years she's been hiding from her previous identity, lying low in the hope that no one will ever find her. But now she's been exposed, and nothing will ever be the same again.Twenty-four hours later Laura is in the hospital, shot by an intruder who's spent thirty years trying to track her down and discover what she knows. Andrea is on a desperate journey following the breadcrumbs of her mother's past. And if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for either one of them. . . . From the Back Cover Andrea knows everything about her mother, Laura. She knows Laura has spent nearly her whole life in the small beachside town of Belle Isle, Georgia; she knows Laura's a beloved speech pathologist; she knows Laura's never kept a secret in her life. Andrea knows that Laura is everything she isn't--confident, settled, sure of herself. Feeling listless, with no direction, Andrea, unlike Laura, struggles to find her way.But Andrea's certainty is upended when a visit to the mall is shattered by an act of horrifying violence that reveals a new side of Laura--a cool woman who calmly faces down a murderer. It turns out that before Andrea's mother was Laura, she was someone completely different. For nearly thirty years she's been hiding from the woman she once was, lying low in the hope that no one would ever find her. But now she's been exposed, and nothing will be the same again.To save her mother, Andrea embarks on a desperate journey following the bread crumb trail of her mother's past. Andrea knows that if she can't uncover the secrets hidden there, there may be no future for her mother . . . or her. Review Quotes "If you're into mystery thrillers, then you're into Karin Slaughter." --theSkimm "Karin Slaughter has - by far - the best name of all of us mystery novelists. More to the point, The Good Daughter is Karin Slaughter's most ambitious, most emotional, and best novel. So far, anyway." --James Patterson on The Good Daughter "[Slaughter's] talent for writing convincingly flawed yet sympathetic characters is in high relief here... Readers will find themselves totally immersed in the suspenseful, alternating story lines and won't want either of them to end."--Booklist (starred review) on Pieces of Her "All of Slaughter's books... are satisfyingly surprising and plausible, but it's Slaughter's prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand out among thriller writers.... Slaughter's satirical touches are as deft as her grimmer renditions of real life."--Washington Post "With an intrigue and suspense-filled plot, Slaughter's well-crafted, tense, and exhilarating story will keep readers on the edge of their seats."--Library Journal on Pieces of Her "Breathtaking.... Fiction doesn't get any better than this."--Jeffery Deaver, New York Times-bestselling author of Solitude Creek and The Skin Collector "Enter the world of Karin Slaughter. Just be forewarned, there's no going back."--Lisa Gardner "A propulsive, high-stakes thriller rife with intrigue and suspense."--USA Today on Pieces of Her "It's a compelling story that swept me along, unable to resist and unable to stop reading."--Suspense Magazine on Pieces of Her "The ever-popular crime novelist is back with another pulse-pounding standalone, this one considering the twisted relationship between a mother and a daughter after the latter realizes she may not know the woman who gave birth to her at all."--Entertainment Weekly on Pieces of Her, "20 New Books to Read in August" "A hell-raising thriller . . . a genuinely exciting narrative driven by strong-willed female characters who can't wait around until the boys shake the lead out of their shoes."--New York Times Book Review on Pretty Girls "A stunning family tragedy and a hold-your-breath pedal-to-the-metal thriller magically blended by Karin Slaughter's trademark passion, intensity, and humanity. Certain to be a book of the year."--Lee Child on Pretty Girls "But the success of writers like Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins and Karin Slaughter isn't just due to the fact that they're women... It's about writers comprehending why women are so compelled by stories about brutal, graphic violence in the first place."--The Atlantic "It's a top-notch story that will keep the reader engrossed from start to finish. Karin Slaughter is a fabulous writer and one thing I love with her books is she has a way of creating characters that you care about."--Freshfiction.com "Searing, searching, soulful: a major achievement from a writer of extraordinary talents. Every Karin Slaughter novel is a cause for celebration--but simply put, Pretty Girls is the finest novel of her career."--Kathy Reichs, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Speaking in Bones, on Pretty Girls "Simply one of the best thriller writers working today. I'd follow her anywhere."--Gillian Flynn "This is a great writer at the peak of her powers. Karin Slaughter is at her nail biting, heart stopping, emotionally draining best."--Peter James on The Good Daughter
Heaven is for Real (Original) (Paperback) by Todd Burpo
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 163Genre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: Christianity / Theology / EschatologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Thomas NelsonAuthor: Todd BurpoAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book A young boy emerges from lifesaving surgery with remarkable stories of his visit to heaven. "Heaven Is for Real" is the true story of the four-year-old son of a small-town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness, enters Heaven, and then returns. Book Synopsis #1 New York Times best-seller with more than 11 million copies sold and Amazon's #17 best-selling book of all time. Heaven Is for Real was the best-selling non-fiction book of 2011 as reported by Nielsen's Bookscan, and was developed as a major motion picture by Sony in 2014."Do you remember the hospital, Colton?" Sonja said. "Yes, mommy, I remember," he said. "That's where the angels sang to me."When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren't expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed--a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy's trip to heaven and back.Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery-and authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. He talked of visiting heaven and relayed stories told to him by people he met there whom he had never met in life, sharing events that happened even before he was born. He also astonished his parents with descriptions and obscure details about heaven that matched the Bible exactly, though he had not yet learned to read.With disarming innocence and the plainspoken boldness of a child, Colton tells of meeting long-departed family members. He describes Jesus, the angels, how "really, really big" God is, and how much God loves us. Retold by his father, but using Colton's uniquely simple words, Heaven Is for Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, "Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses."Heaven Is for Real will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering the chance to see, and believe, like a child. Continue the Burpo's story in Heaven Changes Everything: The Rest of Our Story. Heaven Is for Real also is available in Spanish, El cielo es real.
The Cold Millions - by Jess Walter (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: LiteraryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Harper PerennialAuthor: Jess WalterAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis "One of the most captivating novels of the year." - Washington Post NATIONAL BESTSELLERA Best Book of the Year: Bloomberg Boston Globe Chicago Public Library Chicago Tribune Esquire Kirkus New York Public Library New York Times Book Review (Historical Fiction) NPR's Fresh Air O Magazine Washington Post Publishers Weekly Seattle Times USA Today A Library Reads Pick An Indie Next PickFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins comes another "literary miracle" (NPR)--a propulsive, richly entertaining novel about two brothers swept up in the turbulent class warfare of the early twentieth century.An intimate story of brotherhood, love, sacrifice, and betrayal set against the panoramic backdrop of an early twentieth-century America that eerily echoes our own time, The Cold Millions offers a kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation grappling with the chasm between rich and poor, between harsh realities and simple dreams. The Dolans live by their wits, jumping freight trains and lining up for day work at crooked job agencies. While sixteen-year-old Rye yearns for a steady job and a home, his older brother, Gig, dreams of a better world, fighting alongside other union men for fair pay and decent treatment. Enter Ursula the Great, a vaudeville singer who performs with a live cougar and introduces the brothers to a far more dangerous creature: a mining magnate determined to keep his wealth and his hold on Ursula.Dubious of Gig's idealism, Rye finds himself drawn to a fearless nineteen-year-old activist and feminist named Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. But a storm is coming, threatening to overwhelm them all, and Rye will be forced to decide where he stands. Is it enough to win the occasional battle, even if you cannot win the war? Featuring an unforgettable cast of cops and tramps, suffragists and socialists, madams and murderers, The Cold Millions is a tour de force from a "writer who has planted himself firmly in the first rank of American authors" (Boston Globe). Review Quotes "Beautiful Ruins author Walter again brings the magic."--People, Book of the Week"The Cold Millions is a literary unicorn: a book about socio-economic disparity that's also a page-turner, a postmodern experiment that reads like a potboiler, and a beautiful, lyric hymn to the power of social unrest in American history. It's funny and harrowing, sweet and violent, innocent and experienced; it walks a dozen tightropes. Jess Walter is a national treasure."--Anthony Doerr, author of All the Light We Cannot See"The Cold Millions will break your heart and make you hopeful at the same time."--Seattle Times"A work of irresistible characters, harrowing adventures and rip-roaring fun ... bursting with a dazzling range of outrageous characters.... One of the most captivating novels of the year."--Washington Post"It's a tremendous work, a vivid, propulsive, historical novel with a politically explosive backdrop that reverberates through our own."--USA Today"Jess Walter is a superb storyteller. His plot rolls on at a steady pace. His ear for dialogue, whatever the character, is acute. He knows when to amp up the prose with a telling metaphor.... As polished and hard as a diamond, The Cold Millions reminds us of America's tempestuous past and suggests that all this is anything but past."--Boston Globe"Masterly. . . . Shifting perspectives and sharp plot twists contribute to the richness of the story, bringing a tumultuous time in American history to life. Walter illustrates how injustice can galvanize young men but also wreck them."--The New Yorker"Riveting. . . . With an expansive cast that includes anti-capitalist firebrands, menacing tycoons, a coalition of multifaceted, multiethnic itinerant workers and sundry 'killers, detectives and anarchists, ' this book captures the audacity, promise, ugliness and beauty of American life."--Minneapolis Star Tribune"Strung up around true events and a handful of real people, Walter's latest is informed by intensive, ardent research and reverence for his home city; consider this book a train ticket to a past time and place. In addition to boldly voiced characters and dramatic suspense, in this century-ago tale of labor rights and wealth inequality readers will find plenty of modern relevance."--Booklist, starred review"Stunning.... The Cold Millions feels timed perfectly to this moment of stark income inequality, where the crevasse between billionaires and workers widens and activism increases.... Walter marshals a motley, fascinating cast of characters so finely drawn that they lift from the page.... I haven't encountered a more satisfying and moving novel about the struggle for workers' rights in America."--San Francisco Chronicle"Superb.... a splendid postmodern rendition of the social realist novels of the 1930s by Henry Roth, John Steinbeck, and John Dos Passos, updated with strong female characters and executed with pristine prose. This could well be Walter's best work yet."--Publishers Weekly, starred review"The Beautiful Ruins author has produced another layered, multi-character panorama." --Vogue"The fact that the same author has written books as wildly different and all as transporting as The Zero, The Financial Lives of the Poets, Beautiful Ruins, and now this latest tour de force is testimony to Walter's protean storytelling power and astounding ability to set a scene, any scene.... We have heard that Jess Walter writes nonstop: Seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please, never stop."--Kirkus, starred review"Vibrant.... Filled with a gusto that honors the beauty of believing in societal change and simultaneously recognizes the cruel limits of the possible.... The Cold Millions is reminiscent of the work of John dos Passos and EL. Doctorow.... [A] spirited and expansive novel."--Wall Street Journal"Walter puts forth his most ambitious work yet, solidifying his place in the contemporary canon as one of our most gifted builders of fictional worlds.... It's often said that a novel contains the world; Walter brings new meaning to this phrase, peopling The Cold Millions with vaudeville stars, hobos, suffragists, tycoons, union agitators, policemen, and dozens of other vibrant characters. Warm and deeply humane, this transporting novel is a staggering achievement from a landmark writer."--EsquireA story of brotherhood, deceit, love and sacrifice that will have you holding your breath with every turn of the page.--CNNExpansive, beguiling.... In Flynn, Walter has found a sublime heroine: outspoken, brave, and beautiful, too. She takes on Spokane's brutal and corrupt establishment with the kind of bravura that makes us yearn for her to time-travel to our era. Walter does a masterful job of using historical events and characters to draw parallels with what we face today, but the greatest triumph of The Cold Millions is how it mines literary realism but remains optimistic even in the face of tragedy. It's a thrilling yarn that simultaneously underscores the cost of progress and celebrates the American spirit."--O, the Oprah MagazineWalter has made a major career out of the minor character, and his portrait of Rye ... is generously brought to life with humanity and wit. Walter's latest novel is more hybrid beast than those earlier books: not quite fiction and not history but a splicing of the two, so that the invented rises to the occasion of the real and the real guides and determines the fate of the invented.... Which isn't to say the book lacks brio or invention; it is full of both.--New York Times Book Review
The Matter of Black Lives - by Jelani Cobb & David Remnick (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 848Genre: Literary CollectionsSub-Genre: AmericanFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Ecco PressAuthor: Jelani Cobb & David RemnickAge Range: AdultBook theme: African AmericanLanguage: English Book Synopsis A collection of The New Yorker's groundbreaking writing on race in America--including work by James Baldwin, Toni Morrison, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hilton Als, Zadie Smith, and more--with a foreword by Jelani CobbThis anthology from the pages of the New Yorker provides a bold and complex portrait of Black life in America, told through stories of private triumphs and national tragedies, political vision and artistic inspiration. It reaches back across a century, with Rebecca West's classic account of a 1947 lynching trial and James Baldwin's "Letter from a Region in My Mind" (which later formed the basis of The Fire Next Time), and yet it also explores our current moment, from the classroom to the prison cell and the upheavals of what Jelani Cobb calls "the American Spring." Bringing together reporting, profiles, memoir, and criticism from writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Elizabeth Alexander, Hilton Als, Vinson Cunningham, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Malcolm Gladwell, Jamaica Kincaid, Kelefa Sanneh, Doreen St. Félix, and others, the collection offers startling insights about this country's relationship with race. The Matter of Black Lives reveals the weight of a singular history, and challenges us to envision the future anew. Review Quotes "Illuminating and powerful . . . a memorable book with a resounding message."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Immersive and engaging . . . Reading three decades of essays on this important and urgent topic, one is appalled that we know so much and have repeatedly done so little with that knowledge, as well as simultaneously hopeful and skeptical that technological solutions can save us now."--Library JournalA must-read.--Daily BeastPraise for The Fragile Earth--///
Partly Cloudy - by Tanita S Davis (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x .9 Inches (W) x 5.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Social ThemesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Katherine Tegen BooksAuthor: Tanita S DavisAge Range: 9-12 YearsBook theme: FriendshipLanguage: English Book Synopsis From award-winning author Tanita S. Davis comes a nuanced exploration of the microaggressions of middle school and a young Black girl named Madalyn who learns that being a good friend means dealing with the blue skies and the rain--and having the tough conversations on days that are partly cloudy. Perfect for fans of A Good Kind of Trouble and From the Desk of Zoe Washington. Lightning couldn't strike twice, could it? After a terrible year, Madalyn needs clear skies desperately. Moving in with her great-uncle, Papa Lobo, and switching to a new school is just the first step. It's not all rainbows and sunshine, though. Madalyn discovers she's the only Black girl in her class, and while most of her classmates are friendly, assumptions lead to some serious storms. Papa Lobo's long-running feud with neighbor Mrs. Baylor brings wild weather of its own, and Madalyn wonders just how far things will go. But when fire threatens the community, Madalyn discovers that truly being neighborly means more than just staying on your side of the street-- it means weathering tough conversations--and finding that together a family can pull through anything. Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis shows us that life isn't always clear, and that partly cloudy days still contain a bit of blue worth celebrating. Review Quotes Timely and original. A tender, honest look at friendship, family and the changing nature of both. I so related with Madalyn grappling with the big and small storms life threw her way and cheered when she learned she had the strength to weather just about anything. A delightful, inspiring read.--Lisa Moore Ramee, author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say"Relatable, honest, wise and witty: Serena Says is an essential read for all of us learning to find our voice."--Lisa Greenwald, author of the TBH and Friendship List seriesPraise for SERENA SAYS: Middle school energy forms a bustling backdrop for this clever story of navigating changing relationships and developing a sense of personal identity. At the center is spirited, smart Serena, someone readers will appreciate and cheer. A delightful multicultural narrative that spotlights friendship and self-awareness. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Serena is a smart, intuitive Black girl with relatable fears and insecurities; as the book progresses, she decides she's ready to step into the spotlight all on her own. Davis capably touches on matters of chronic illness, mental health, and friendship growing pains in this quiet but impactful slice-of-life novel.--Publishers WeeklyThis deeply relatable novel about changing friendships and finding your voice is one I desperately needed as a kid. Serena's voice is pitch-perfect and Davis's portrayal of middle school struggles is both captivating and heartfelt.--Janae Marks, author of From the Desk of Zoe Washington
The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Super Easy! - by Ree Drummond (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 384Genre: Cooking + Food + WineSub-Genre: Courses & DishesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Ree DrummondAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis Bring the family together--and take it easy on yourself!Between my family, my website, my cookbooks, and my TV show, I make a lot of food around here! And as much as I've always loved cooking (and of course, eating!), it seems that more and more these days, I'm looking for ways to simplify my life in the kitchen. I find myself gravitating toward recipes that are delicious but don't require a lot of prep or fuss, because they free me up to have more time (and energy) for other areas of my life. This also makes cooking less of a chore and more of a pleasure--exactly what cooking should be!The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Super Easy! will free you up and transform your cooking life as well, with 120 recipes that range from effortless breakfasts to breezy skillet meals to speedy soups to ready-in-minutes Tex-Mex delights, so So you'll have lots of options for any given meal. Many recipes in this cookbook call for step- saving (and sanity-saving) shortcuts that will revolutionize the time you spend making meals for your family, and all of them are utterly scrumptious! I've absolutely fallen in love with this new generation of recipes, including Butter Pecan French Toast, Buffalo Chicken Totchos, Speedy Dumpling Soup, Broccoli-Cheese Stromboli (so great for kids!), and an entire section of pastas and grains, such as One-Pot Sausage Pasta and colorful and fresh Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls. You'll find yummy meals such as Pepperoni Fried Rice, Chicken-Fried Steak Fingers, and ultra-tasty Chicken Curry in a Hurry . . . as well as assemble-in-the-baking-dish casseroles, throw-together sheet pan suppers, and simply decadent desserts such as Mug Cakes, Coconut Cream Pie, and Brownie S'Mores Bars that you'll dream about.There's something for everyone in this cookbook, and not a single recipe, ingredient, or step is complicated or difficult. Now that's the kind of cooking we can all get behind! Review Quotes "[Ree Drummond is] funny, enthusiastic and self-deprecating, making the book appeal to pavement-pounders and pioneer types alike [with] recipes like steak with whiskey cream sauce, leek and potato pizza and pico de gallo. As a portrait of a real American family kitchen, it works."--New York Times"Drummond invites fans into her world with irresistible recipes and photos.... Here's a mom of four who can turn out a Perfect Pot Roast and make feasts for girlfriends that start with sangria and finish with crème brûlée. It's sweet and seductive: You'll want to plunge right in."--People & #8220[Ree Drummond] whips up mouthwatering meals with easy-to-find ingredients (she's miles away from restaurants and supermarkets) and shares what living in a not-so-little house on the prairie is really all about. & #8221--People & #8220Who needs Julia Child? I've got Pioneer Woman. & #8221--Baltimore Sun
The Stolen Lady - by Laura Morelli (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 512Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: HistoricalFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Laura MorelliAge Range: AdultBook theme: World War IILanguage: English Book Synopsis From the acclaimed author of The Night Portrait comes a stunning historical novel about two women, separated by five hundred years, who each hide Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa--with unintended consequences.France, 1939 At the dawn of World War II, Anne Guichard, a young archivist employed at the Louvre, arrives home to find her brother missing. While she works to discover his whereabouts, refugees begin flooding into Paris and German artillery fire rattles the city. Once they reach the city, the Nazis will stop at nothing to get their hands on the Louvre's art collection. Anne is quickly sent to the Castle of Chambord, where the Louvre's most precious artworks--including the Mona Lisa--are being transferred to ensure their safety. With the Germans hard on their heels, Anne frantically moves the Mona Lisa and other treasures again and again in an elaborate game of hide and seek. As the threat to the masterpieces and her life grows closer, Anne also begins to learn the truth about her brother and the role he plays in this dangerous game. Florence, 1479 House servant Bellina Sardi's future seems fixed when she accompanies her newly married mistress, Lisa Gherardini, to her home across the Arno. Lisa's husband, a prosperous silk merchant, is aligned with the powerful Medici, his home filled with luxuries and treasures. But soon, Bellina finds herself bewitched by a charismatic monk who has urged Florentines to rise up against the Medici and to empty their homes of the riches and jewels her new employer prizes. When Master Leonardo da Vinci is commissioned to paint a portrait of Lisa, Bellina finds herself tasked with hiding an impossible secret. When art and war collide, Leonardo da Vinci, his beautiful subject Lisa, and the portrait find themselves in the crosshairs of history. Review Quotes The Stolen Lady is a beautifully written, must-read story of the incredible journey of the Mona Lisa set amid two turbulent times in history. Laura Morelli offers a well-researched and richly told tale that captivated my attention from the first page.--New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonThe Stolen Lady is a compelling novel about not only what it takes to create art, but also what it takes to preserve it for future generations in the face of war, violence, and strife. Laura Morelli is second to none in her attention to detail in the realm of art history. I promise you that you'll never look at the Mona Lisa the same way again after reading this novel!--Alyssa Palombo, author of The Most Beautiful Woman in Florence"A fascinating glimpse into the history and mystery behind the woman painted in the most iconic portrait to date--Mona Lisa--and the harrowing lengths of which the staff of the Louvre went to keep her out of Nazi hands during WWII. This was a powerful and poignant ode to a classic work that might have disappeared from the world altogether, and the life of a woman who had no idea today we'd still be admiring her face.--Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author of the forthcoming The Mayfair BookshopI was transported to Renaissance Italy and WWII France. Morelli perfectly ties the centuries together with the story of a work of art that lives on past the artist and his subject. You'll never look at the Mona Lisa the same way. Morelli breathes life into the grinning woman on the wall, Mona Lisa. She paints a narrative of two centuries, connected by a piece of art that will outlive us all. A stunning accomplishment! Brava, Laura!--Jennifer Anton, Author of Under the Light of the Italian MoonIf you liked Laura's Morelli's The Night Portrait, you'll love The Stolen Lady. Morelli once again spins an unforgettable, page-turning tale of art history--this time about Leonardo da Vinci's The Mona Lisa. With exquisite historical details, surprising plot twists, and unforgettable characters who commit extraordinary acts of bravery to create and protect art, The Stolen Lady entertains while giving readers a whole new perspective on the world's most famous painting.--Stephanie Storey, bestselling author of Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo & Michelangelo and Raphael, Painter in RomeIn a brilliantly written narrative that deftly cuts back and forth between the 15th and the 20th centuries, Morelli brings to vivid life the attempts by a German art restorer and an American soldier to rescue works of art from the destruction of war. This is a compelling story of two heroic people, of the young Cecelia who posed for Da Vinci, the artist, and the times they lived in. I am left with an affirmation of the crucial importance of art to a culture and the power of individual action.--Frances Mayes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun and Women in Sunlight, on The Night PortraitIn The Stolen Lady, Laura Morelli weaves together the stories of two remarkable women, separated by more than 400 years, who each find a touchstone for their lives in a singular masterpiece: da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The result is a novel that has as many layers as a beautiful renaissance painting . . . and is as enthralling. From 16th century Florence in the grasp of perilous dynastic and artistic rivalries to WWII France where a handful of intrepid employees scramble to keep the Louvre's masterpieces from Nazi hands, The Stolen Lady takes readers on a vicarious journey centered on art, courage, and how each can inspire the other. It's a lesson as timeless as Mona Lisa's mysterious smile.--Sophie Perinot, author of em>Médicis DaughterLaura Morelli paints another masterpiece with her gripping, powerful, and beautifully written tale of the most famous painting in the world. This is a page-turner of a book, whether you are savoring the origins of DaVinci's Mona Lisa, or cheering the heroic actions of the Louvre workers trying to prevent its theft by the Nazis in WWII. The Stolen Lady is a truly exceptional read.--Crystal King, author of The Chef's SecretLike the masterpiece she writes about, Laura Morelli has created a work of art that is impossible to forget. With beautifully rendered settings, expertly drawn characters and a storyline that immersed me from the very first page, The Stolen Lady is a wonderful homage to both art and the women in history who made art possible, but whose stories have been forgotten. A truly sublime novel.--Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris SecretTwo women, separated by centuries of time, each struggle against rising danger to protect not only treasures but secrets. The pace is cracking, the characters are intriguing, and the plot that connects them is clever. The Stolen Lady is a welcome addition to the historical fiction arena, and a special delight for readers who love novels based on art history.--Libbie Grant, author of The Prophet's WifeThe Night Portrait by Laura Morelli, which links Renaissance Italy and the crucible of World War Two in the most absorbing and innovative fashion, is also a novel of profound emotional resonance. A respected art historian, Morelli brings an exceptional depth of research and understanding to a story already made memorable by her beautiful prose. This is a truly original novel that has earned its place among my favorite works of historical fiction.--Jennifer Robson, bestselling author of Our Darkest NightThe Night Portrait is a compelling page turner at the same time as it is a mesmerizing meditation on legacy, guilt and complicity, the horrors of war, and most of all, the singular power of art. This well-researched and vivid novel is sure to thrill history buffs and art lovers alike. --Alyssa Palombo, author of The Borgia ConfessionsThe Night Portrait is an astonishing, epic tale that seamlessly spans centuries of history and art, encompassing the beauty of the Renaissance and the horrible truths of Nazi Germany. Masterfully imagined and unforgettable, this riveting novel shows us the power of art to bring hope in a world of despair.--Crystal King, author of The Chef's SecretLaura Morelli's The Night Portrait is simply a masterpiece. Morelli imagines a sophisticated plot, fleshes it out with historically significant characters, and spins it into a truly spectacular read. Rarely have I been so caught up in a book as I was with this unforgettable tale of bravery and love, hope and redemption. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale and Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will delight in this epic novel.--Lori Nelson Spielman, international bestselling authorLaura Morelli's The Night Portrait is a gorgeous and propulsive novel that brings to dramatic life the stories of Leonardo da Vinci, the subject of one of his most famous paintings, and the Monuments Men's quest to rescue that masterpiece from the Nazis during World War II. This stunning novel is a great masterpiece on its own, making you see old stories--and old art--in fresh, new ways. Perfect for any art lover or anyone who wants to understand why we all must care about the history of art.--Stephanie Storey, author of Oil and Marble and Raphael, Painter in Rome
Bohemian Magick - by Veronica Varlow (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 240Genre: Body + Mind + SpiritSub-Genre: Magick StudiesFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Harper DesignAuthor: Veronica VarlowAge Range: AdultLanguage: English About the Book "An illustrated guidebook that shows readers how to connect with and empower themselves through the archetype of the witch and the supersensory"-- Book Synopsis An enchanting and glamorous handbook for aspiring witches and ritualists of all levels, filled with potent, never-before-available spells, potions, charms, and more, and illustrated with 150 photographs."Your life is the most important spell you cast."--Veronica VarlowIn this beguiling guide, Veronica Varlow, the last daughter in a line of Bohemian witches, weaves together witchcraft knowledge and ancient secret spells with an exotic rock-and-roll magick style that has earned her a devoted following worldwide. Drawings, photography, vintage art, and text written in her own hand round out this sumptuous companion filled with spells for everlasting confidence, radiant self-love, healing, manifesting your dreams, and love with a desired partner.Veronica calls upon the ancient and hidden Czech-Romani magic passed down to from her grandmother Helen's lineage and infuses it with her own signature sorcery to help you awaken and amplify your truest self. Each spell that you cast, each potion that you brew, and each chant you speak into the universe will rouse the most powerful part of your being, the part that inherently knows how incredible and unstoppable you are when you possess the right tools. In Part I, The School of Spectaculus, Veronica reveals, step by step, her personally crafted steps to spellcasting with power. She shares her secrets regarding writing and preparing for spells, calling on ancestors to give your spells oomph, and concluding spells properly. She also provides information on when to cast spells and other basics that you need to know to perform the mind-blowing rituals she introduces in Part II.In Part II, Initiations, she introduces you to the hidden magick of Bohemia. There are five initiations, each focused on a specific themes including self-esteem, healing, self-love, love.Each initiation begins with an overview on the subject at hand, incorporating her personal wisdom and experience as a healer and sharing stories and images from the extremely popular Witch Camps she leads in upstate New York. The overview is followed by an experiential journey of discovery, a story in which you are the protagonist, whether following a trail of candles through a dark wood to a river filled with tiny message-filled paper boats or venturing into a tarot parlor on a hot, sultry night to meet a Witch who has come back from the Afterlife to help you find true love. And, of course, each initiation includes spells with a rock and roll vibe, such as: Hello, I Love You: Using a mirror magick to boost your confidence and magnetismReturn to Sender: Create a Magick Candle and burn it upside down to protect you and send bad vibes back to where they came fromSearch and Destroy: Literally pulverize the false stories you tell yourself by writing them on china plates and smash those poisonous words to bits with a hammer! It's a tough job, and this is the way to do it.Bohemian Rhapsody: A special knot-tying spell to do with a partner to increase passion and intimacyFor each badass bewitching enchantment, Veronica explains its importance, the purpose of practice, and the necessary tools and preparation you'll need to cast it correctly. With Bohemian Magick, you'll discover your adventurous side and have more fun than you ever dreamed. Get ready to rise up, call your power back to you, realize your purpose, and make your life story truly legendary!
Sisters in Arms - by Kaia Alderson (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 400Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: African AmericanFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Kaia AldersonAge Range: AdultBook theme: HistoricalLanguage: English Book Synopsis Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction novel reveals the untold, true story of the Six Triple Eight, the only all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps, who made the dangerous voyage to Europe to ensure American servicemen received word from their loved ones during World War II.Grace Steele and Eliza Jones may be from completely different backgrounds, but when it comes to the army, specifically the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC), they are both starting from the same level. Not only will they be among the first class of female officers the army has even seen, they are also the first Black women allowed to serve. As these courageous women help to form the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, they are dealing with more than just army bureaucracy--everyone is determined to see this experiment fail. For two northern women, learning to navigate their way through the segregated army may be tougher than boot camp. Grace and Eliza know that there is no room for error; they must be more perfect than everyone else. When they finally make it overseas, to England and then France, Grace and Eliza will at last be able to do their parts for the country they love, whatever the risk to themselves. Based on the true story of the 6888th Postal Battalion (the Six Triple Eight), Sisters in Arms explores the untold story of what life was like for the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. Review Quotes "Beautifully written, Kaia Alderson has given us a historical gem that shines a spotlight on the lives of women who served in the only all-Black, female U.S. battalion to be deployed overseas during World War II. In her fictional release, Sisters in Arms, Alderson breathes life into a cast of dynamic characters and masterfully takes us on a journey of service and dedication to country, preservation of self, and strength in times of adversity. Grace and Eliza's story is a brilliant depiction of resilience and highlights the untold history of black women whose influence has previously been undervalued and ignored."--Deborah Fletcher Mello"Sisters in Arms is a much needed history lesson about the role of Black women in the US armed forces. Their battle wasn't just against the Nazis and enemies of the state. Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction novel is a tour-de-force of history, a unique story that has so much relevance to race relations in the 21st century. Alderson is about to be your new favorite author."--Cheris Hodges, author of Won't Go Home Without You"Sisters in Arms is a riveting tale of ordinary Black women doing extraordinary things against all odds in a critical moment in world history. Kaia Alderson does an amazing job bringing these courageous yet unheralded women out of the shadows and into our hearts."--Jamie Wesley, author of Slamdunked by LoveSisters in Arms is a page-turner that cleverly follows two engaging, multi-dimensional, fictional characters who bring to life the real story of a Black, female, U.S. Army battalion during WWII. Grace and Eliza accurately embody the pioneering spirit and sparkling humanity of all the Black women soldiers who triumphed, despite the personal and professional double-binds that came with being among the first women to serve in the military, while also being the first Black women to serve in the then-segregated Army.--Emily Yellin, author of Our Mothers' War"Sisters in Arms is heartwarming but fierce, a novel brimming with camaraderie and fire, starring women you'd love to make your friends. Prickly, musical Grace and bubbly, privileged Eliza may not make the most natural allies, but it's fight or die when they're thrown together in the Army's first class of female officers--and the first Black women allowed to serve their country in World War II. . . . Kaia Alderson's debut is a triumph!"--Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code"Sisters in Arms: A Novel of the Daring Black Women Who Served During World War II lives up to its bold title. The story of these brave female soldiers will have you rooting for them with the turn of every page and brimming with pride. A triumph!"--Kwana Jackson, USA Today Bestselling Author"A beautifully rich story that dives deep into family expectations, sisterhood and self." --Carla Fredd, author of The Perfect Man"A smart and engaging look into a long-neglected area of American history. The ferocity and determination of the 6888th are an inspiration." --Rebecca Roanhorse, New York Times Bestselling author of Trail of Lightning, Storm of Locusts, and Star Wars: Resistance Reborn"Grace Steele and Eliza Jones are among the first Black women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, defying their families to enlist and facing even more racism than before when they put on their hard-earned uniforms. Unflinching, at times brutal, this novel pulls no punches while delivering a richly textured and unforgettable story of determination, courage, and friendship."--Janie Chang, author of The Library of Legends"Historical fiction novels featuring female friendships are all too rare. That's why Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is such a necessary addition to the genre. Alderson beautifully describes the lead protagonists of Grace and Eliza with care and complexity to showcase the rich diversity that exists in Black womanhood . . . . Grace and Eliza, as well as the life choices they make in the story, lingered with me for a long time once I finished their engrossing story."--Piper Huguley, author of By Design: The Story of Ann Lowe Society's Secret Fashion Designer"Kaia Alderson worked her research magic into a wonderful tale of the unsung heroes of the Six Triple Eight. She brought these characters to life . . . . I was amazed by pops of true events entwined within the pages, and degrees of racism these brave women faced journeying through every step of the war. When I finished, I found my heart overfilled with joy by their amazing lives. Sisters in Arms is the perfect gift to celebrate your friendship with your besties. I have a new appreciation for these ladies, chocolate, coffee, and the mail system."--Carolyn Hector, author of the Once Upon a Tiara series "Kaia Alderson's stunning historical fiction debut is the book we never knew we needed. A beautifully written love song to the brave, oft forgotten Black women who courageously stepped up to serve their country." --Farrah Rochon, USA Today Bestselling author of The Boyfriend Project"Readers will quickly be engrossed by Grace and Eliza's courage and tenacity as they join the all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Corps. The story of the trials and victories of the women in the 6888th is one that deserves to be told, and Alderson does a masterful job of shining a light on these amazing women."--Synithia Williams, author of Careless Whispers"What an exciting new voice in historical fiction! I couldn't put down Alderson's novel of two young Black women testing their mettle and finding friendship and purpose during World War II. With fascinating historical detail and complex characters, Sisters in Arms casts a brilliant light on a group of women too long kept in the shadows."--Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White GlovesA riveting, character-driven tale about the all-Negro Women's Army Unit of World War II marks Kaia Alderson's debut historical fiction, a triumph of immersive storytelling about heroic Black women who served their country despite discrimination in an untold story finally getting its due."--Denny S. Bryce, Author of Wild Women and the BluesEliza and Grace come alive on the pages of this gripping and inspiring novel of friendship, sisterhood, and the bravery of the women of the Six Triple Eight during WWII. Kaia Alderson's poignant story about the all-Black female battalion who faced discrimination head on in order to serve their country is an incredible debut not to be missed!--Eliza Knight, USA Today bestselling author Powerfully written with emotional honesty and historical accuracy, Sisters in Arms explores the obstacles and triumphs of the unsung and only all-Black female battalion during World War II.--Sharina Harris author of Judge's GirlsWith sparkling prose and inherent empathy, Alderson paints a realistic, compelling portrait of these amazing women who bravely forged a path for those who would come after them.--Kianna Alexander"Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson is a poignant story about perseverance in the face of difficulties set against the uncertainty and danger of World War II . . . . From the start, they are set up to fail by their families, the Army and society but they meet every challenge with grit, grace and wit, overcoming personal and professional challenges to prove their mettle. Readers will cheer and cry with these trailblazing women as they break free of their sheltered and restricted lives to overcome individual and societal prejudices and succeed in a world rocked by war."--Georgie Blalock, author of The Last DebutantesA thrilling anthem to the courageous sisterhood of the Six Triple Eight as they faced down racism at home and war abroad. SISTERS IN ARMS is a fresh look at the bold women who served America during World War II. A powerful debut! --Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of A Most Clever Girl This is not just another WWII story: this is a stirring and timely novel about the only all-Black battalion of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, a group of women who had to fight resolutely against countless obstacles in order to be permitted to serve their country. Grace and Eliza stole my heart with their spirit and their resilience, and the ups and downs of their tumultuous friendship made me laugh and cry. Poignant and powerful; an untold story that you simply must read." --Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Secret
Where is Love Biscuit (Board Book) (Alyssa Satin Capucilli)
Dimensions (Overall): 6.88 Inches (H) x 7 Inches (W) x .52 Inches (D)Weight: .45 PoundsNumber of Pages: 12Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: AnimalsSeries Title: BiscuitFormat: Board BookPublisher: HarperAuthor: Alyssa Satin CapucilliAge Range: Baby - 3 YearsBook theme: Valentine's DayLanguage: English About the Book In this touch-and-feel board book, Biscuit finds love in the simple everyday things. Available just in time for Valentine's Day. Full color. Book Synopsis Perfect for cuddling up and sharing with the littlest fans of puppies.In this touch-and-feel board book with sturdy pages, Biscuit finds love in the simple everyday things--such as his blanket--just in time for Valentine's Day.Toddlers will enjoy exploring the wonderful places where love can be found in this delightful touch-and-feel story starring the beloved little yellow puppy. From the Back Cover Where is love, Biscuit? Discover all the wonderful places where love can be found in this delightful touch-and-feel adventure!
Baby's Carry Along Bible - by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Board Book)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.5 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 24Genre: Juvenile NonfictionSub-Genre: ReligionFormat: Board BookPublisher: HarperFestivalAuthor: Sally Lloyd-JonesAge Range: 4-8 YearsBook theme: ChristianityLanguage: English Book Synopsis Baby's first Bible! A perfect Bible for little ones on the go by the bestselling author of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones.It's a Bible you can carry! In this nifty carry-along board book, little ones will find a collection of ten favorite Bible stories in rhyme, filled with comforting truths told through scripture. Keep God's word close to your baby's heart in this perfect package.And don't forget to check out the cuddly companion book, Baby's Hug-a-Bible!
Catch Us When We Fall - by Juliette Fay (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: WomenFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Juliette FayAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis If you love the emotionally complex novels of JoJo Moyes and the dramatic books of Jodi Picoult, you won't want to miss this newest book about second chances, redemption, and the power of hope from USA Today bestselling author of Shelter Me, Juliette Fay.On her own since the age of eighteen, Cass Macklin dated brilliant, troubled Ben McGreavy, convinced he was the smartest person she'd ever known. They partied their way through their twenties, slowly descending into a bleak world of binge-drinking and broken promises, inebriated for most of a decade. Now Ben is dead, and Cass is broke, homeless, scared...and pregnant. Determined to have a healthy pregnancy and raise Ben's baby, Cass has to find a way to stop drinking and build a stable life for herself and her child. But with no money, skills, or sober friends or family, the task seems insurmountable. At wit's end, Cass turns to the only person with the means to help her: Ben's brother Scott, third basemen for the Boston Red Sox, a man with a temper and problems of his own. The two make a deal that neither one of them is sure they can live up to. As Cass struggles to take control of her life and to ask for help when she needs it, Scott begins to realize there's a life for him beyond the baseball diamond. By turns heartbreaking and humorous, with its message that change is possible, that forgiveness can be freely given, and that life, though imperfect, is worth embracing, Catch Us When We Fall is a story of human connectedness and hope. Review Quotes When I'm done reading Juliette Fay's books, her characters always exist in my memory like people I've actually met. Catch Us When We Fall is full of hope, heart, and genuine love. I already miss checking in with these beautiful people who are trying their hardest to heal and connect."--Allie Larkin, bestselling author of Stay, Why Can't I Be You, and Swimming for SunlightCatch Us When We Fall is a beautiful story about life's darkest demons - grief, addiction, and broken promises - but Juliette Fay's characters are so lovable and emotionally complex it left me suffused with light and hope. I read this book in a gulp, alternately crying, laughing, and cheering...--Ann Mah, bestselling author of"A redemption story if ever there was one... A beautiful look at the strength it takes to save ourselves, the love it takes to save each other, and the hopeful truth that it's never too late to start over."--Jessica Strawser, author of A Million Reasons Why"Catch Us When We Fall is an emotionally rich, deeply satisfying novel that grabs you early and doesn't let go. With endearing characters, an expertly woven plot, and wonderful writing, Juliette Fay reminds us that no matter how tough we think we are, we really, really need each other."--Matthew Norman, author of Last Couple Standing and All Together Now"Suffused with compassion, wry humor, and unexpected grace, it's a story not of angels or demons, but of people struggling to find a safe harbor in the broken landscape of addiction."--Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of Waisted and The Widow of Wall Street
The Stranger in the Lifeboat - by Mitch Albom (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 224Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ReligiousFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Mitch AlbomAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis What would happen if we called on God for help and God actually appeared? In Mitch Albom's profound new novel of hope and faith, a group of shipwrecked passengers pull a strange man from the sea. He claims to be "the Lord." And he says he can only save them if they all believe in him.Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, nine people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves. They pull him in."Thank the Lord we found you," a passenger says."I am the Lord," the man whispers.So begins Mitch Albom's most beguiling and inspiring novel yet.Albom has written of heaven in the celebrated number one bestsellers The Five People You Meet in Heaven and The First Phone Call from Heaven. Now, for the first time in his fiction, he ponders what we would do if, after crying out for divine help, God actually appeared before us? What might the Lord look, sound and act like?In The Stranger in the Lifeboat, Albom keeps us guessing until the end: Is this strange and quiet man really who he claims to be? What actually happened to cause the explosion? Are the survivors already in heaven, or are they in hell?The story is narrated by Benji, one of the passengers, who recounts the events in a notebook that is later discovered--a year later--when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat.It falls to the island's chief inspector, Jarty LeFleur, a man battling his own demons, to solve the mystery of what really happened. A fast-paced, compelling novel that makes you ponder your deepest beliefs, The Stranger in the Lifeboat suggests that answers to our prayers may be found where we least expect them.
It's in His Kiss - (Bridgertons) by Julia Quinn (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 432Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: RomanceSeries Title: BridgertonsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Avon BooksAuthor: Julia QuinnAge Range: AdultBook theme: Historical, GeneralLanguage: English Book Synopsis A New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Hyacinth Bridgerton, in the seventh of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.HYACINTH'S STORYMeet Our Hero . . .Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is--it's written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.Meet Our Heroine . . .All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She's fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there's something about her--something charming and vexing--that grabs him and won't quite let go . . .Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . . Or don't. But rest assured, he's spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual--and annually discordant--Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth's every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple--or as complicated--as a single, perfect kiss. Review Quotes "If you've never read romance novels, start here." --Washington Post"Julia Quinn is truly our contemporary Jane Austen."--Jill Barnett"Quinn is . . . a romance master. [She] has created a family so likable and attractive, a community so vibrant and engaging, that we want to crawl into the pages and know them." --NPR Books"Quinn is a consummate storyteller. Her prose is spry and assured, and she excels at creating indelible characters." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Simply delightful, filled with charm, humor, and wit." --Kirkus Reviews
You Got Anything Stronger? - by Gabrielle Union (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Biography + AutobiographySub-Genre: Personal MemoirsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Dey Street BooksAuthor: Gabrielle UnionAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis Remember when we hit it off so well that we decided We're Going to Need More Wine? Well, this time you and I are going to turn to our friend the bartender and ask, You Got Anything Stronger? I promise to continue to make you laugh, but with this round, the stakes get higher as the conversation goes deeper.So. Where were we? Right, you and I left off in October 2017, when my first book came out. The weeks before were filled with dreams of loss. Pets dying. My husband leaving me. Babies not being born. My therapist told me it was my soul preparing for my true self to emerge after letting go of my grief. I had finally spoken openly about my fertility journey. I was having second thoughts--in fact, so many thoughts they were organizing to go on strike. But I knew I had to be honest because I didn't want other women going through IVF to feel as alone as I did. I had suffered in isolation, having so many miscarriages that I could not give an exact number. Strangers shared their own journeys and heartbreak with me. I had led with the truth, and it opened the door to compassion. When I released We're Going to Need More Wine, the response was so great people asked when I would do a sequel. The New York Times even ran a headline reading "We're Going to Need More Gabrielle Union." Frankly, after being so open and honest in my writing, I wasn't sure there was more of me I was ready to share. But life happens with all its plot twists. And new stories demand to be told. This time, I need to be more vulnerable--not so much for me, but anyone who feels alone in what they're going through. A lot has changed in four years--I became a mom and I'm raising two amazing girls. My husband retired. My career has expanded so that I have the opportunity to lift up other voices that need to be heard. But the world has also shown us that we have a lot we still have to fight for--as women, as black women, as mothers, as aging women, as human beings, as friends. In You Got Anything Stronger?, I show you how this ever-changing life presents challenges, even as it gives me moments of pure joy. I take you on a girl's night at Chateau Marmont, and I also talk to Isis, my character from Bring It On. For the first time, I truly open up about my surrogacy journey and the birth of Kaavia James Union Wade. And I take on racist institutions and practices in the entertainment industry, asking for equality and real accountability. You Got Anything Stronger? is me at my most vulnerable. I have recently found true strength in that vulnerability, and I want to share that power with you here, through this book.
Missing and Endangered - by J A Jance (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 416Genre: Fiction + Literature GenresSub-Genre: ThrillersFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: J A JanceAge Range: AdultBook theme: SuspenseLanguage: English Book Synopsis NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERCochise County Sheriff Joanna Brady's professional and personal lives collide when her college-age daughter is involved in a missing persons case in this evocative and atmospheric mystery in J. A. Jance's New York Times bestselling suspense series, set in the beautiful desert country of the American Southwest.When Jennifer Brady returns to Northern Arizona University for her sophomore year, she quickly becomes a big sister to her new roommate, Beth Rankin, a brilliant yet sheltered sixteen-year-old freshman. For a homeschooled Beth, college is her first taste of both freedom and unfettered access to the internet, and Jenny is concerned that she's too naïve and rebellious for her own good.Her worries are well-founded because one day Beth vanishes, prompting Jenny to alert campus authorities, local police, and her mom, Sheriff Joanna Brady--who calls in a favor. Beth is found, but Jenny's concern has unwittingly put her in the crosshairs of a criminal bent on revenge.With Christmas vacation approaching, and Beth at war with her parents, Jenny invites Beth to the shelter of the Brady home. While Joanna is sympathetic, she's caught up in a sensitive case--an officer-involved shooting that has placed the lives of two young children in jeopardy--leaving her stretched thin to help a fragile young woman recently gone missing and endangered. Review Quotes "Fans of police procedurals with a Southwestern flair will love Joanna's determination to manage marriage, motherhood, and policing in this 19th Joanna Brady book."--Library Journal"The two parallel cases provide plenty of action, while keeping a premium on character studies and violence to a minimum. Once again, the compassionate, intelligent Joanna balances a busy home life and a complex job with aplomb. This long-running series consistently entertains."--Publishers Weekly"What is refreshing is the way [Jance] shows how law enforcement are not just numbers and robots but people with families and a personal home-life. As with all her novels, readers will not be disappointed." --MilitaryPress.com
ACT Cool - by Tobly McSmith (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 5.6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 352Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: Coming of AgeFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Quill Tree BooksAuthor: Tobly McSmithAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book Transgender teen and aspiring actor August lands a spot at a prestigious performing arts high school in New York City, but he struggles to move past the life he left behind, with conservative parents who wanted to send him to conversion therapy. Book Synopsis A trans teen walks the fine line between doing whatever it takes for his acting dream and staying true to himself in this moving, thought-provoking YA novel from the acclaimed author of Stay Gold. Aspiring actor August Greene just landed a coveted spot at the prestigious School of Performing Arts in New York. There's only one problem: His conservative parents won't accept that he's transgender. And to stay with his aunt in the city, August must promise them he won't transition. August is convinced he can play the part his parents want while acting cool and confident in the company of his talented new friends. But who is August when the lights go down? And where will he turn when the roles start hitting a little too close to home?
Shatter Me - by Tahereh Mafi (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 8 Inches (H) x 1.1 Inches (W) x 5.3 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 338Genre: Juvenile FictionSub-Genre: DystopianSeries Title: Shatter MeFormat: PaperbackPublisher: HarperCollinsAuthor: Tahereh MafiAge Range: TeenLanguage: English About the Book "The Hunger Games" meets X-Men in this debut novel that "Publishers Weekly" called "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." Book Synopsis The gripping first installment in New York Times bestselling author Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me series.One touch is all it takes. One touch, and Juliette Ferrars can leave a fully grown man gasping for air. One touch, and she can kill.No one knows why Juliette has such incredible power. It feels like a curse, a burden that one person alone could never bear. But The Reestablishment sees it as a gift, sees her as an opportunity. An opportunity for a deadly weapon.Juliette has never fought for herself before. But when she's reunited with the one person who ever cared about her, she finds a strength she never knew she had.And don't miss Defy Me, the shocking fifth book in the Shatter Me series! From the Back Cover The moon understands what it means to be h u m a n. Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by i m p e r f e c t i o n s.No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal, but the Reestablishment has plans for her. Plans to use her as a weapon.But Juliette has plans of her own.After a lifetime without freedom, she's finally discovering a strength to fight back for the very first time--and to find a future with the one boy she thought she'd lost forever.In the electrifying first book in the Shatter Me series, Tahereh Mafi presents a riveting dystopian world, a thrilling superhero story, and an unforgettable heroine. Review Quotes "Fast-paced action scenes convey imminent danger vividly....Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans."--Kirkus Reviews"Mafi combines a psychological opener with an action-adventure denouement in her YA debut. This is a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks."--Publishers Weekly"Rip-roaring adventure and steamy romance scenes, with a relationship teens will root for as much as they did for Bella and Edward. Inventive touches propel the story, such as strikeouts that reveal Juliette's inner thoughts. The final chapters leave Juliette, Adam, and Warner well poised for round two."--BooklistEARLY PRAISE FOR UNRAVEL ME: "Unravel Me is dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense. I dare you to stop reading."--Kami Garcia, New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures novelsPRAISE FOR SHATTER ME: "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance. I'm envious. I couldn't put it down."--Lauren Kate, New York Times bestselling author of FALLEN"Fans of Cashore's Fire, Oliver's Delirium, and, yes, Twilight will find this addictive."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Teens will feel satisfied yet wait impatiently for more."--School Library Journal
Mama Bear - by Shirley Smith (Hardcover)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 256Genre: Family + RelationshipsSub-Genre: ParentingFormat: HardcoverPublisher: HarperAuthor: Shirley SmithAge Range: AdultBook theme: MotherhoodLanguage: English Book Synopsis In this moving memoir, Shirley Smith, wife of NBA Champion and All-Star J. R. Smith, tells the story of giving birth to one of the youngest premature babies to survive--using her experience to heighten awareness of the crisis of Black maternal and infant health and pay tribute to Black women's resilience.Shirley Smith and her husband, NBA champion J. R. Smith, looked forward to the birth of their second child, Dakota, as they celebrated New Year's Eve with family at home. After dinner, Shirley felt a sharp pain that worsened through the night. Only 21-weeks pregnant, she was in labor. Mama Bear is the story of her 141-day ordeal, from entering a hospital emergency room on New Year's morning and giving birth to her premature newborn, to taking her daughter home for the first time the following May.In telling her story, written with Zelda Lockhart, Shirley shines a spotlight on the dangers Black women face during pregnancy. Black mothers are twice as likely as their white counterparts to go into labor prematurely and lose their babies--and almost four times as likely to die giving birth. Neither socioeconomic status nor access to quality healthcare seem to matter. Tennis champion Serena Williams experienced life-threatening complications during childbirth, and Beyoncé suffered toxemia with her premature twins. Shirley chronicles the emotional and physical battle she and J. R. endured to save their daughter, and her continual struggles to support her family while nurturing herself. Like many Black women, Shirley was raised to believe that pain is a sign of weakness. The one who kept it together for everybody, she had always put herself second. She parallels this difficult journey to her childhood growing up with an addict mother, and having to raise herself and her brother from a very young age. A chronicle of pain, loss, and infidelity, Mama Bear is ultimately a story of love--a celebration of community, family, faith, healing, the maternal bond, and one woman's indomitable spirit.
The Self-Care Solution - by Jennifer Ashton (Paperback)
Dimensions (Overall): 9 Inches (H) x 1 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)Weight: 1 PoundsNumber of Pages: 288Genre: Health + WellnessSub-Genre: Healthy LivingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyAuthor: Jennifer AshtonAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis ABC's chief medical correspondent helps you ring in the New Year right with a resolution that's actually doable: a year-long plan to improve your emotional and physical health--from giving up alcohol to doing a digital detox, but each for only one month.Dr. Jennifer Ashton is at the top of her field as an ob-gyn and news correspondent. But even at the top there's still room to improve, and with The Self-Care Solution, she upends her life one month at a time, using her own experiences to help you improve your health and enhance your life.Dr. Ashton becomes both researcher and subject as she focuses on twelve separate challenges. Beginning with a new area of focus each month, she guides you through the struggles she faces, the benefits she experiences, and the science behind why each month's challenge--giving up alcohol, doing more push-ups, adopting an earlier bedtime, limiting technology--can lead to better health. Month by month, Dr. Ashton tackles a different area of wellness with the hope that the lessons she learns and the improved health she experiences will motivate her (and you) to make each change permanent. Throughout, she offers easy-to-comprehend health information about the particular challenge to help you understand its benefits and to stick with it. Whether it's adding cardio or learning how to meditate, Dr. Ashton makes these daily lifestyle choices and changes feel possible--and shows how beneficial a mindful lifestyle can be.Inspiring, practical, and informative, illustrated with helpful photos and charts, The Self-Care Solution teaches you how to recalibrate your life to enjoy a better, healthier year, one month at a time. Featuring guidance from top experts, entertaining case studies, easy-to-follow advice and tips, and Dr. Ashton's observations and insights, this book can help you achieve a better life balance and a more active and healthy lifestyle. Review Quotes "Creating a better life for yourself really is possible. The key, as The Self-Care Solution shows, is to start small. And Dr. Ashton proves it by showing us how she did it in her own life. This deeply personal, informative, and inspiring book should be on the hit-refresh reading list of everyone who's looking to thrive in the new year."--Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global
