![]() ![]() “There I was, on the verge of losing my apartment,” she says. It’s something of a shock when the son of his college girlfriend turns up wondering if Micah might be his father (not possible, it’s quickly established), and it’s really a shock when his casual agreement to let 18-year-old Brink crash in his apartment for a night leads Micah’s “woman friend,” Cass, to break up with him. ![]() Micah thinks of himself as a good guy with a good life. Dave’s comments are uttered at a hilarious, chaotic family get-together that demonstrates the origins of Micah’s persnickety behavior and offers a welcome note of comedy in what is otherwise quite a sad tale. ![]() He’s the kind of person, brother-in-law Dave mockingly notes, who has an assigned chore for each day: “vacuuming day…dusting day….Your kitchen has a day all its own” (Thursday). Each morning he goes for a run at 7:15 starts his work as a freelance tech consultant around 10 and in the afternoons deals with tasks in the apartment building where he is the live-in super. ![]() Micah’s existence is entirely organized to his liking. A man straitjacketed in routine blinks when his emotional blinders are removed in Tyler’s characteristically tender and rueful latest ( Clock Dance, 2018, etc.). ![]()
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![]() ![]() But learning to survive is not enough – Paul’s destiny was mapped out long ago and his mother is committed to seeing it fulfilled. ![]() Paul and his mother join the Fremen, the Arrakis natives, who have learnt to live in this harsh and complex ecosystem. The Duke is poisoned, but his wife and her son Paul escape to the vast and arid deserts of Arrakis, which have given the planet its nickname of Dune. ![]() When Duke Atreides and his family take up court there, they fall into a trap set by the Duke’s bitter rival, Baron Harkonnen. Herbert’s evocative, epic tales are set on the desert planet Arrakis, the focus for a complex political and military struggle with galaxy-wide repercussions.Īrrakis is the source of spice, a mind-enhancing drug which makes interstellar travel possible it is the most valuable substance in the galaxy. ‘An astonishing science fiction phenomenon’ WASHINGTON POST Three of the greatest SF novels in the world in one bumper omnibus ![]() ![]() ![]() So, I was looking forward to seeing what she wrote next. I also liked the sequel series and The Siren. While I wasn’t as avid a fan of The Selection as some people, I did still like it. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine. But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. Capturing his heart is a dream come true. ![]() After all, she’s grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king’s attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. ![]() When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked-and thrilled. *Spoiler free* Thank you to HaperCollins and Edelweiss for the e-ARC! ![]() ![]() ![]() "The writing is captivating, the characters charming, and the notion that perhaps there's more to reality than what our senses tell us is, as Clarke might say with a smile, simply enchanting." - NPR She writes about magic as if she's actually worked it." - Lev Grossman, TIME Magazine And that magic: nobody writes about magic the way Clarke does. "A fiercely funny, beautiful writer, Clarke attacks her subject with the wit and craft of a Dickens or Austen, effortlessly mixing historical figures and events in with her magical ones. "Clarke's imagination is prodigious, her pacing is masterly and she knows how to employ dry humor in the service of majesty." - Gregory Maguire, The New York Times Book Review " Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is unquestionably the finest English novel of the fantastic written in the last 70 years." - Neil Gaiman ![]() ![]() ![]() The story line, which generates both suspense and steam, takes a grim turn when a major character is bludgeoned to death, then a disappointing one with a deus-ex-machina climax that undermines narrative credibility. Snooping down various leads, the reporters uncover a shady real-estate development and an orgy masquerading as a political benefit, as well as a string of crooked cops and scared streetwalkers. ![]() ![]() A seeming break for the Post comes when two of its reporters, the down-and-out Gideon McCarthy and Prentice ``News'' LaFontaine, stumble onto the biggest story of their careers: the discovery of the body of a high-priced prostitute in the desert shortly after she has testified at a grand jury looking into police corruption. In an unnamed California city that resembles San Diego, two newspapers, the Post and the Beacon, are duking it out for survival. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I lost track of the many characters as they not only used their real names but also the names of the characters they were portraying. ![]() This setting, complete with a baronial mansion and Edwardian costumes, is perfect for the series of accidents that befall the guests.Īs always, I enjoyed Elizabeth Peters wit and style but this story is a little too long and somewhat contrived. A letter, sent to one of the members, will be revealed that proves his innocence in the infamous deaths of the two princes in the Tower of London. There will be several days of masquerades and lectures from the Ricardians, a group who believe Richard the III innocent of the libelous crimes that have been associated with him since the 5th century. Jacqueline Kirby and her friend, Thomas Carter, are invited to attend an English house party. ![]() ![]() Witt’s Pucks & Rainbows series, pairs a twenty-something hockey star with a forty-something cop and ex-marine, both of whom have recently ended long-term relationships with abusive partners. But is the connection between them simple chemistry? Kindred spirits? Or just a pair of lonely hearts looking for a hot distraction?Īnd even if it’s more than physical, is there really a future for two men from such vastly different worlds? Especially when the past comes knocking? Rating: Narration A – Content B+ ![]() One call to the cops, and suddenly Geoff and Asher’s paths cross. Behind closed doors, he’s been living in a private hell, and when he finally works up the courage to end things, his boyfriend refuses to go quietly. A stable, loving relationship with an amazing boyfriend. Seattle Snowhawks center Asher Crowe has it all. His teenagers are, well, teenagers, plus they’re pissed that he left the boyfriend they loved. He’s got war wounds and demons that are in it for the long haul. ![]() His cop’s salary and Marine retirement aren’t enough to make ends meet. ![]() No, this couldn’t possibly blow up in their faces. This title may be downloaded from Audible via AmazonĪ 40-something single dad, a 20-something hockey star, and a whole lot of baggage. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Offering an unprecedented look at both the man and his tenure, this fascinating book will stand as a unique contribution to the history of the American presidency. Remarkably, thirty years after the fact, he has annotated the diary with his candid reflections on the people and events that shaped his presidency, and on the many lessons learned. We witness his interactions with such complex personalities as Teddy Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Joe Biden, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin. Day by day, we see his forceful advocacy for nuclear containment, sustainable energy, human rights, and peace in the Middle East. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency. ![]() But this extraordinary document has never been made public - until now. This site provides access to the official log of the presidents activities during his administration. He provided unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. Search the Jimmy Carter Presidential Daily Diary. ![]() Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary. WASHINGTON President Biden’s failure to acknowledge his seventh grandchild who was born out of wedlock was questioned at a White House press briefing Tuesday, a day after. ![]() ![]() ![]() As punishment, the pair has to run errands for the old moth, including delivering books to the Insect’s Library, which is run by Dome Spider. ![]() ![]() ![]() Rhino B and Stag B are playing bug ball with their friends and accidentally break one of Mrs. In the third issue, The Insect’s Library, something very important happens. The boys are on the cusp of adulthood, so while their adventures are often playful they also reflect on the concept of coming-of-age and being treated as an adult. Each story follows the exploits of Rhino B and Stag B, two young beetles living in a gorgeous and lively bug village. Can you truly be unbiased about a piece that hits on themes related to your own identity? Regardless of how your views fall, I’ll warn you now: this is an emotional, biased review, not because I know any of the involved creators (although I have sung the praises of Czap Books publications in the past) but because this is a sweet series about growth and healing, and it features an amazing literary librarian.īug Boys: Volume 1 by Laura Knetzger collects comics written and drawn from 2011-2015. Critics often ask ourselves how we can approach a review with as little bias as possible. ![]() ![]() ![]() My next book to hit the bookshelves (April 2008) is King Takes Queen, the novelization of the second season of Showtime Network's original series, The Tudors. My most recent novel for adults is Homeplace, a gritty ghost story set in rural Virginia. Currently, I'm working on a Phantom comic script for teens and adults, as well as a new novel for teens set in a haunted juvenile detention center. My most current titles for teens include the Young Founders series (Tor Books, 2007), four novels set in four critical times of American history - the settling of Jamestown, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the American Industrial Revolution. I'm especially drawn to writing historical fiction and dark fantasies/horror for adults as well as young adults. I'm an author of adult, young adult, and middle grade novels and short fiction as well as biographies, chapters, and special features for history textbooks and science programs. ![]() Greetings from the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. ![]() |