The forsaken lisa stasse5/29/2023 ![]() Desperate, she and a charismatic warrior named Liam concoct a potentially fatal plan to flee the island. The life expectancy of prisoners on the wheel is just two years, but with dirty, violent, and chaotic conditions, the time seems a lot longer as Alenna is forced to deal with civil wars for land ownership and machines that snatch kids out of their makeshift homes. ![]() But Alenna can’t help standing out when she fails a test that all sixteen-year-olds have to take: The test says she has a high capacity for brutal violence, and so she is sent to the wheel, an island where all would-be criminals end up. (the super-country that was once Mexico, the US, and Canada), Alenna learned at an early age to blend in and be quiet-having your parents taken by the police will do that to a girl. You just can’t seem to put down.”Īs an obedient orphan of the U.N.A. ![]() ![]() And don’t stop running.įilled with thrilling adventure and romance, The Forsaken is praised by as “a fast-paced novel you’ll get sucked into. ![]()
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Virgin River by Robyn Carr5/29/2023 ![]() ![]() Marine corporal Rick Sudder is back home in Virgin River -his military tour having ended abruptly on the battlefield. In the space of a few months Vanessa buried her husband, Matt, and gave birth to their son-breaking her heart while filling it with a whole new kind of love.Īt twenty-five, after five years as her mother's caregiver, it's time for Shelby to experience freedom and adventure. Welcome back to Virgin River with the books that inspired the hit Netflix series.Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a violent criminal. John "Preacher" Middleton is closing Jack's Bar when a woman and her young son come in out of the wet night. ![]() When recently widowed Melinda Monroe sees an advert for a midwife in the remote town of Virgin River, she decides this is the perfect place to escape her heartache. ![]() Need you now by mika jolie5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Until the invisible line between friends and lovers became blurry. I’m the boy friend-the loyal shoulder she cries on, the dispenser of coffee, sympathy, hugs, advice, and affection with no expectations. Seriously, no awkwardness, no secret yearning for our relationship to escalate beyond the purely platonic. ![]() A match made in heaven.ĭid I mention she’s smokin’ hot? I’ve checked her out…maybe once or twice. Together, we’re like peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, wings and beer. We’ve been inseparable since the day I pulled one of her pigtails and she punched me in the gut. Again, that’s just me.Īccording to the law of attraction, women and men can’t be friends.Ĭontrary to this myth, my friendship with Coriander Phillips does not rest on unrequited love or un-actualized lust. Please try to keep in mind that I am not a writer and I have ADHD so my review may seem all over the place. I’m going to get a bit messy with this one, but not too much. I’m going to throw in some random thoughts here and there too. That’s how I ended up reading, The Boy Friend by Mika Jolie. ![]() I’m not a big fan of romantic comedy books, but I figured, why not, considering my current state. I had a bunch of stuff going on in life and I needed a light, enjoyable read. I’ve been a little bit emotional this last week. This was almost a 4 STAR read, then it became 3 STARS, after awhile it redeemed itself slightly to a 3.5 STAR book. ![]() The wild robot5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() “The novel carries a subtle but powerful message about harmony between technology and the natural world, brought to life with painterly prose and eloquent illustrations.”― Financial Times “Brown has written a lively tale that is sure to engage young readers.”― The New York Times School Library Journal Best of the Year Pick ![]() New York Public Library Best Books for Kids Pick You can read all about Peter’s long process of writing his first novel on his BLOG.Īn Entertainment Weekly Best MG Book of the Year Until one day, the robot’s mysterious past comes back to haunt her… ![]() When she tries to care for an orphaned gosling, the other animals finally decide to help, and the island starts to feel like home. Roz’s only hope is to learn from the island’s hostile animal inhabitants. Why is she there? Where did she come from? And, most important, how will she survive in her harsh surroundings? When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. ![]() Women race & class by angela davis5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Davis was one of the first to express the ideology of white feminism as a corrupting force (by white feminism I mean the exclusive ideology, not all feminists who happen to be white).ĭavis’s nuanced perspective was undeniably revolutionary. Issues delved into include the strong bonds between feminism and the abolitionist movement, feminism and socialism, and the women’s club movement. Unlike many women – white women especially – Angela Davis doesn’t describe the feminist movement as a men-women issue she acknowledges its importance outside the gender divide. However, few would say that racial justice and emancipation of the working class are undeniably tied with the feminist movement. To others, ideas of ‘man-hating’ (as a reader off this book you can probably tell that I don’t agree). ![]() To some, it may bring up ideas of women’s suffrage and anti-rape culture. Feminism is a word with many connotations, and when asked, people associate it with many different ideas and events. ![]() Dead Sound by Anise Eden5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() It does not contain graphic sexual content. In order to experience all of what the game has to offer, the player should read through every route and piece the stories together.ĭead Wishes is marked as NSFW for depictions of violence, sexual themes, and psychological horror. ![]() join the church and repent your sin.īut mostly, you're either going to find love and happiness or die a terrible death.ĭead Wishes features various subplots that are woven between character routes. serve as the caretaker for two dysfunctional sisters. ![]() suck it up and make an honest person of yourself. become a criminal allied with a team of murderers. join the mafia and uncover a heated love affair gone terribly wrong. Without any prospects for the future, you're desperate, so much so that you might even. Stricken with long-term depression over the death of your parents, you are on the verge of eviction and bankruptcy. In this chaotic world, you must adapt - either to forgive or survive.ĭead Wishes embarks on a journey of humanity and horrific romance. ![]() Going Home by Jon Katz5/28/2023 ![]() In dealing with these issues, we can alleviate guilt, let go, and help others who are undergoing similar passages.įull of empathy, insight, and sage advice, Going Home is an invaluable guide and touchstone for anyone who has lost a pet. ![]() ![]() With great compassion, Katz compels us to consider if we gave our pets good lives, if we were their advocates in times of need, and if we used our best judgments in the end. By allowing ourselves to grieve honestly and openly, he posits, we can in time celebrate the dogs, cats, and other creatures that have so enriched us. “What right did I have to fall to pieces over a border collie?”ĭrawing on personal experiences, stories from fellow pet owners, and philosophical reflections, Katz provides guidance and support for those in mourning. ![]() “I was embarrassed by my grief,” he remembers. Yet for all of Katz’s years as a dog owner, Orson’s death shook him in a deeply profound way. When Jon Katz first brought Orson home, he couldn’t predict how this boisterous border collie would change his life, most notably by inspiring him to buy Bedlam Farm. ![]() Now, in this moving and thoughtful book, Katz addresses the difficult but necessary topic of saying goodbye to a devoted companion, and offers comfort, wisdom, and a way forward from sorrow to acceptance. In Soul of a Dog, Izzy & Lenore, A Good Dog, and other acclaimed works, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz has written meaningfully about the cherished bond between humans and animals-especially our intense connection to our pets. ![]() Butter by Elaine Khosrova5/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() People take butter for granted because it's so common and available. You say in the book that butter is taken for granted - people have no idea how many subtle flavors there are. Khosrova shared her love for and extensive knowledge about butter in the following Day interview. She lives with her family in New York's Hudson Valley. She is the winner of a Gold Folio Award (for editorial excellence) and is founding editor of "culture," a national consumer magazine about cheese. "Butter: A Rich History" is filled with intriguing facts and stories through the ages and around the world, fun butter facts, and an appendix on how to say butter in 50 languages, as well as flavorful recipes from sauces to cookies and cakes to instructions for making your own butter.Ī former pastry chef, Khosrova holds a BS in food and nutrition. Elaine Khosrova has mined the rich history, cultural, culinary, scientific, and even spiritual aspects of butter, debunking the myths that margarine is better for you. You may not think an entire book could be written about butter or that you'd be likely to grab it off a bookshelf. ![]() Engrossing new book explores the history of this staple ![]() Crossfire series entwined with you5/28/2023 ![]() The taxi driver was hitting his horn repeatedly, as if that would clear the way. Cary Taylor’s lips had a come-hither curve and his long, lean frame was blocking the intersection. ![]() Through the windshield, I saw my roommate’s million-dollar smile flashing at me from the billboard on the side of a bus. Jun 6 – UK, IrelandThe blare of a horn snapped me back to the present. I needed him like I needed my heart to beat, and he’d put himself in great jeopardy, risking everything–for me. From the moment I first saw him–saw through his stunning and impossibly gorgeous exterior to the dark and dangerous man inside–I’d felt the pull that came from finding the other half of myself. Just thinking of his name sent a heated flare of longing through my tightly strung body. I was sticky with sweat from an intense Krav Maga class, and my mind was spinning with thoughts of what the man I loved had done. Whenever I made the mistake of paying attention, I’d find my right foot pushing hard into the floorboard, my body instinctively trying to hit the brakes.īut for once, I didn’t need any distractions. To save my sanity, I’d learned to focus on the screen of my smartphone instead of the cars rushing by only inches away. ![]() Fearless to a fault, they sped and swerved through crowded streets with unnatural calm. JUSA, CAN New York cabbies were a unique breed. ![]() ![]() ![]() There is no option but to race and decipher the puzzle to save the man I love, the friends more important to me than my own life, and humans and fae alike. Yet forces beyond my understanding must be satisfied first-old magics rise and demand their dues. The place of the final battle has been decided, and two armies will meet. He’s taken something I cannot live without. And not only that… He has something crucial if we are to win. ![]() Rubezahl has returned far sooner than I thought possible. Terrified humans clamoring for answers, whispered rumors from both Seelie and Unseelie, and a stepmother who seeks the throne for surprising reasons are the least of my troubles. And it’s with horror that I realize the fate of two realms rests on my shoulders after my mother’s ultimate sacrifice to trap Rubezahl in Underhill. Destined to never be with the Unseelie I love. ![]() |