![]() ![]() ![]() The stories are raw, real, uplifting, redeeming and fascinating. It’s so intimate that sometimes it feels like we almost shouldn’t be there, witnessing their pain, their discovery, their very personal moments. Each story feels a little like literally falling from the sky and being a fly on the wall as each character faces things like depression, tragedy, family dysfunction, religion, reckoning and more. In this debut from writer Dantiel Moniz, the reader is dropped into lives of characters in the story as they are in the middle of important moments. ![]() But once I read praise for MILK BLOOD HEAT from the likes of Lauren Groff combined with the fact that all the stories were set in my home state of Florida (many, in fact where I live in Jacksonville), I was sold.Īnd I’m so glad I was, because no matter where the setting of this book it is GORGEOUS. Full disclosure: normally I’m not a big fan of story collections. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Will Joe discover the truth before it’s too late to escape the fallout. ( From the publisher. The Life We Bury Allen Eskens Large Print Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2016 - College students - 459 pages 61 Reviews Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes. But as he and Lila dig deeper into the circumstances of the crime, the stakes grow higher. Thread by thread, Joe unravels the tapestry of Carl’s conviction. ![]() ![]() Joe, along with his skeptical female neighbor, throws himself into uncovering the truth, but he is hamstrung in his efforts by having to deal with his dangerously dysfunctional mother, the guilt of leaving his autistic brother vulnerable, and a haunting childhood memory. With only a few months to live, he has been medically paroled to a nursing home, after spending thirty years in prison for the crimes of rape and murder.Īs Joe writes about Carl's life, especially Carl's valor in Vietnam, he cannot reconcile the heroism of the soldier with the despicable acts of the convict. The Life We Bury By Allen Eskens Published by Seventh Street Books Distributed by Simon & Schuster Trade Paperback LIST PRICE 17.95 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. There he meets Carl Iverson, and soon nothing in Joe's life is ever the same.Ĭarl is a dying Vietnam veteran-and a convicted murderer. With deadlines looming, Joe heads to a nearby nursing home to find a willing subject. His task is to interview a stranger and write a brief biography of the person. ![]() College student Joe Talbert has the modest goal of completing a writing assignment for an English class. ![]() ![]() One fine spring afternoon, when the roses in the gardens of the Koenigswald Academy were in bloom, and the lawns were emerald green, and the river was sapphire blue, and the experimental green-houses burst with weird life, the professors of the Faculty of Psychological Sciences met in the Faculty’s ancient August Hall, in a handsomely appointed upstairs library, where they stood in a little group drinking sherry and saying their good-byes to their colleague Dr. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. And the servants of the Line are on the march. John Creedmoor, reluctant Agent of the Gun and would-be gentleman of leisure, travels west, too, looking to steal the secret or die trying. Now Liv Alverhuysen, a doctor of the new science of psychology, travels west, hoping to heal the general's shattered mind. But locked in his memories is a secret that could change the West forever, and the world's warring powers would do anything to take it from him. The Republic is now history, and the last of its generals sits forgotten and nameless in a madhouse on the edge of creation. ![]() The world that now exists has been carved out amid a war between two rival factions: the Line, enslaving the world with industry, and the Gun, a cult of terror and violence. Thirty years ago, the Red Republic fought to remake the West-fought gloriously, and failed. ![]() Between the wild shores of uncreation, and the ancient lands of the East lies the vast expanse of the West-young, chaotic, magnificent, war-torn. ![]() 5/13/2023 The Very First Christmas Stocking & the Gifts of the 7 Coins by Terry Paul LaFargueRead Now![]() The two sibling angels and their crashing into the shepherd's meadow will have you chuckling as the author describes the scene, bringing it to life for the readers. Colorful illustrations help keep the readers involved in the story and wanting more. This is a delightful story told with warmth and humor. ![]() Join Gabriel and Gabriella as the tell shepherding family of the meaning behind the bright star and take them to meet the holy family and how the coins they were given to give as gifts will become gifts from their hearts. ![]() A wonderfully told story that tells not only of Jesus' birth, but also of the celebration of this most special birth then and in the future. Most of us know the story of Jesus' birth the shepherds, star, wise men and angels, but have you ever heard of the first Christmas stocking and the seven coins. I received a copy of The Very First Christmas Stocking and the Gift of the Seven Coins from NetGalley and the Publisher in Exchange for my honest review. Sub Genre: Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christmas Title: The Very First Christmas Stocking and the Gift of the Seven Coins The Very First Christmas Stocking & the Gifts of the 7 Coins: The Never Before Told Nativity StoryĪ wonderfully told story that tells not only of Jesus' birth ![]() The Very First Christmas Stocking And The Gifts of The Seven Coins ![]() ![]() ![]() Dad spends most of his hard-earned money on beer. Shawn and Willie Daniels live in the woods with no indoor water or plumbing. PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction/Ages 10-adult) In this short story adventure set in New England in the 1950s, two young boys set out on a Saturday adventure you won’t want to miss! Experience the joy of a carefree Saturday and the blistering pain of feeling not quite good enough as you hop on a bike and ride into town with two delightful young boys who find adventure at every turn. Don’t miss it!” ~ Mae Clair, author Book Blurb It’s a gem of a book that will leave a lasting impression with its memorable characters, heart and story line. “Enjoy this short read but when you are finished, I highly recommend purchasing DOG BONE SOUP. This short novella is filled with adventure, and the fun of boys being boys–riding bikes, collecting bottles for penny candy, and running into trouble…and prejudice. A nostalgic vignette, PURE TRASH will whisk you into an era and place where many struggled to survive the grip of poverty. ![]() “This is a glimpse into the characters of Shawn and Willie Daniels who take front and center in the author’s full-length novel, DOG BONE SOUP. Grab a copy of this #must-read story today at Your Amazon today! PURE TRASH (Historical Fiction) by Bette A. “A great book for adolescents, young adults, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The ones in between vary in theme and content, but arguably touch on subjects related to the play. This served as the inspiration for some of the tales, particularly the final stories of the book, which have no obvious connection to its title and emphasise romance over horror. ![]() Those characters who read the play The King in Yellow go mad or meet horrible dooms.Īlthough Chambers was an American writer, most of the stories are set in and around France, particularly Paris, where he had spent many years as an artist – the central characters are usually decadents and artists.
![]() ![]() Now that Reed and Simone have found each other, they are in more danger than they can possibly imagine - from a killer who will not, and cannot stop. Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts Blue Mood Café Audiobook, Romantic Suspense Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts JanuJonetta Blue Mood Café In the space of a few minutes, the lives of those visiting or working at the DownEast Mall and adjacent theater in Rockpoint, Maine were permanently altered. ![]() They have spent years perfecting a plan to finish what was started that day. As she heals herself, she opens up to Reed Quartermaine, who survived the shooting himself and has become a detective.īut someone has been watching all the survivors of the DownEast Mall massacre. But she is transforming - shaping herself the way she shapes her extraordinary and highly prized sculptures. A boy flirted with the girl selling sunglasses. Three teenage friends waited for the movie to start. It was a typical evening at a mall outside Portland, Maine. She spends much of her time alone on Tranquility Island - a quiet, artistic community off the coast of Maine. From Nora Roberts comes the 1 New York Times bestseller Shelter in Place (June 2018) a powerful tale of heart, heroism.and propulsive suspense. ![]() More than ten years later, Simone still struggles with grief, trauma and the misplaced guilt of a survivor. So on that terrible, hot summer day in 2005, Simone was lucky. That's what they taught you to do in the event of a mass shooting. When the shots rang out in the shopping mall, Simone Knox knew what to do. ![]() 'Nora Roberts is, quite simply, a one-woman phenomenon' 'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' ![]() ![]() ![]() I didn’t have any strong feelings for the characters in this novel. This was the perfect light read after my heart-breaking experience with historical fiction! Smith’s Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between is here to save me. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, explores the difficult choices that arise when life and love lead in different directions.Īfter reading All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, I knew that I will need a simple and fluffy book to balance things out and avoid a reading “burnout.”įortunately, Jennifer E. ![]() ![]() The question is, will it be goodbye for now or goodbye forever?Ĭharming, bittersweet, and full of wisdom and heart, this irresistible novel from Jennifer E. But as the clock winds down and morning approaches, so does their inevitable goodbye. The night leads them to family and friends, familiar landmarks and unexpected places, hard truths and surprising revelations. Over the course of twelve hours, they retrace the steps of their relationship, trying to find something in their past that might help them decide what their future should be. ( From Goodreads) On the night before they leave for college, Clare and Aidan have only one thing left to do: figure out whether they should stay together or break up. Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Contemporaryĭate Published: September 1st 2015 by Poppy ![]() Book Title: Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I honestly thought I'd absolutely love this, I even waited until I had a credit saved up to purchase it. ![]() This is a standalone contemporary romance. ![]() Then again, I thought that was the case until he called me late last night with an emergency proposition. And now I've realized that unless I fake my death, poison him, or find a way to renegotiate my impossible contract, I'm stuck working under one of the cockiest and most ruthless bosses in New York. That's the version of my two weeks' notice I should've sent to my boss, because the more professional version - the one where I said I was "grateful for all the opportunities", and "honored by all the rewarding experiences" over the years? That letter was rejected with his sexy, trademark smirk and an "I highly suggest you read the fine print of your contract." I wish his next executive assistant all the luck in the world (she'll need it) and if my boss should need me to do anything over the next two weeks, kindly tell him that he can do it goddamn self. This was a very easy decision to make, as the past two years have been utterly miserable. I am writing this letter to formally announce my resignation from Parker International (and the arrogant, condescending CEO) effective two weeks from today. ![]() ![]() ![]() Based on hundreds of interviews and nearly a decade of research, it traces the evolution not just of the man but of the music and of the culture he left utterly transformed, creating a completely fresh portrait of Elvis and his world. "Last Train to Memphis: The Rise of Elvis Presley" is the first biography to go past that myth and present an Elvis beyond the legend. From the moment that he first shook up the world in the mid 1950s, Elvis Presley has been one of the most vivid and enduring myths of American culture. ![]() His two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, Last Train to Memphis in 1994, followed by Careless Love in 1999, placed the story of Presley's career into a rise and fall arc. He then began writing books about the history of rock'n'roll, blues, country music, and soul music. ![]() Guralnick graduated from Boston University in 1971 with a master's degree in creative writing. He specializes in the history of early rock'n'roll and has written on Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips, and Sam Cooke. ![]() Peter Guralnick (born December 15, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts) is an American music critic, author, and screenwriter. ![]() |