![]() ) has inadvertently become the owner of a horse named Syracuse, whose powers include helping Cat recognize the presence of dwimmer, a mysterious, nature-oriented magic. Meanwhile, up at Chrestomanci Castle, Cat Chant (last seen in Charmed Life ![]() Marianne becomes errand-runner for her entire extended family when Gammer lurches into a punning, malicious (and wickedly funny) form of dementia, the seeming result of a run-in with another local witching family. Marianne's summer gets off to an unpromising start, thanks to her grandmother, the willful and manipulative Gammer Pinhoe, head of all Pinhoe family witchcraft in Ulverscote and the other villages surrounding Chrestomanci Castle. Wynne Jones is at the top of her form in this excellent addition to the Chrestomanci books, set not long after the events chronicled in Charmed Life ![]()
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![]() ![]() One of her best world-building tactics is the way that she connects all of her books to one another. Jenkins Reid creates a world that mirrors what we know of classic Hollywood. As the plot unfolds, the reader discovers that Hugo is so much more than just a lovesick actress. However, the life of Evelyn Hugo is not what it seems, and neither are her relationships, despite what the public – and a constant stream of tabloids – might think. Meanwhile, in the present day, Grant tries to discover why Evelyn Hugo chose her to write this story. ![]() The novel works chronologically, exploring how Hugo went from being a teen in Hell’s Kitchen to the biggest movie star in Hollywood while detailing each relationship that the star had during her life. Reporter Monique Grant is chosen as the first – and only – person to be given the privilege of discovering what truly went on in each of Evelyn’s relationships. ![]() In the novel, Evelyn Hugo was the biggest movie star in Hollywood in the 1950s, known not only for her many successful films, but also for the seven husbands that she left in her wake. Like with all of her other books, Jenkins Reid creates a world that is so enthralling it leaves readers questioning what is real. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid, published in 2017, transports readers to the world of 1950s Hollywood, revealing the glitz, glamor and secrets of Hollywood’s biggest stars. ![]() ![]() ![]() There’s still powerful chemistry between them, so the chase should be interesting…and could also be extremely dangerous. Morelli’s the inamorato who charmed Stephanie out of her virginity at age sixteen. ![]() Her first assignment: nail Joe Morelli, a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one. ![]() Stephanie knows zilch about the job requirements, but she figures her new pal, el-primo bounty hunter Ranger, can teach her what it takes to catch a crook. Out of work and out of money, Stephanie blackmails her bail-bondsman cousin Vinnie into giving her a try as an apprehension agent. She’s a product of the “burg,” a blue-collar pocket of Trenton where houses are attached and narrow, cars are American, windows are clean, and (God forbid you should be late) dinner is served at six. In Stephanie’s opinion, toxic waste, rabid drivers, armed schizophrenics, and August heat, humidity, and hydrocarbons are all part of the great adventure of living in Jersey. Meet Stephanie Plum, a bounty hunter with attitude. ![]() ![]() Their story, as told by goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love. Army, and a Belgian orphan with a gorgeous voice and a devastating past. A classical pianist from London, a British would-be architect-turned-soldier, a Harlem-born ragtime genius in the U.S. ![]() They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. "An effervescent confection of a novel filled with humor, tragedy, romance, and myth."-Kate Quinn, "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Alice Network." 1/4.īook Synopsis Read the novel New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network Kate Quinn called easily one of the best novels I have read all year! A critically acclaimed, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates-and the hearts-of four mortals in their hands. ![]() About the Book The Printz Honor-winning author of "The Passion of Dolssa" delivers a sweeping, multi-layered romance, set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II. ![]() ![]() ![]() When Lang and Huguette do end up in bed together, both recognize it as an end rather than a beginning. Hanging out with Huguette, an Audrey Hepburn look-alike with cute, accented English, Lang not only gets a taste of life in a rarefied social stratum, but begins to develop strange-for him-feelings meanwhile, as he nerves himself to come out to his school friends, he pines for Alex, and on their infrequent dates, not only gets a taste of gay society, but experiences the gamut of public reactions. ![]() He moves with his mother to the caretaker's cottage on a retired rock star's Long Island estate, to ``help out, hide out, cool out, come out.'' He finds himself saddled with an unwelcome duty when his employer enlists him as a ``safe'' chaperone for Huguette, a long-dead band member's daughter who has been hastily flown over from France to break up a teenage infatuation. But Lang is solidly and happily gay, although, unlike his lover, Alex, he can't quite bring himself to be public about it. Kerr (Deliver Us From Evie, 1994, etc.) to put a new twist on an old story: ``I know that I'd always think of it as the summer that I loved a girl,'' Lang, the narrator, concludes ruefully. ![]() ![]() ![]() He or she didn’t know three of the four stories would in time be transformed into major motion pictures. On the volume’s publication, a reviewer scathingly condemned Stephen King’s Different Seasons: “It will take all of King’s monumental byline-insurance to drum up an audience for this bottom-of-the-trunk collection: four overpadded novellas, in non-horror genres” (Kirkus Reviews, 1 August, 1982). AN EXCELLENT CLEAN, BRIGHT, AND TIGHT COPY.ĭifferent Seasons, by Stephen King (1982, Occult) collects four of King’s stories, including Hope springs eternal: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption and Fall from innocence: The Body. IS ABOUT FINE WITH JUST SOME SLIGHT RUB AT THE CORNERS, AND IS NOT PRICE-CLIPPED. BOOK IS FINE WITHOUT ANY MARKS TO THE BINDING OR THE TEXT. ![]() ![]() CONTAINS "RITA HAYWORTH AND THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION". ![]() ![]() It is the story of Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana that is filled with Black men who work across the 18,000-acre land for virtually no pay. It is the story of the Whitney Plantation, one of the only former plantations devoted to preserving the experience of the enslaved people whose lives and work sustained it. ![]() It is the story of the Monticello Plantation in Virginia, the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people. ![]() This compelling #1 New York Times bestseller examines the legacy of slavery in America-and how both history and memory continue to shape our everyday lives.īeginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the listener on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks-those that are honest about the past and those that are not-that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping our nation's collective history, and ourselves. ![]() ![]() As Brie savors the deepening connection with Thane and celebrates the return of Rytsar Durov, she also embraces her role as a supportive friend to those in need. Get ready for the heart-stopping conclusion to the epic and unforgettable journey of passion, friendship, and unwavering love. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your headphones, find a comfy spot, and let the adventure begin! I'm confident that you'll fall in love with this heart-stopping conclusion, and I hope you'll cherish this unforgettable tale. His Touch out on Audible is a truly exciting release for all the dedicated fans of the Brie Series. It's the perfect way to lose yourself in the world of Brie and her friends, feeling every emotion and taking in every detail. Close your eyes, sit back, and let the story unfold before your very ears. Get read to experience the final installment of Brie's journey in a whole new way. 'm thrilled to work with Pippa Jayne again for this audiobook. Be prepared to have your emotions stirred and your soul captivated by this breathtaking tale of love, courage, and family. Attention, Brie Series fans! After much anticipation, I'm delighted to announce the release of the final book in the series, Craving His Touch, in audiobook format! I know you've been eagerly awaiting this moment, and I can't wait for you to immerse yourself in this stunning finale. ![]() ![]() Even when she’s singing Beyoncé’s “If I Were a Boy,” it comes out as a country song. What I mean: I think a singing voice is usually pretty firmly rooted in a specific type / genre of music. Some authors, I think, have a “singer’s” voice, and some have an “actor’s” voice. I do think it all has to do with what kind of an authorial voice you have. ![]() ![]() I don’t think one method is superior (there’s certainly something to be said for “branding” yourself by sticking with one genre, yet there’s something to be said, I feel, for also being diverse enough as an author that you’re able to shift as the market and reading tastes change). Switching up the genres actually doesn’t feel that awkward to me, though-I figure, even if you’re sticking with the same genre, each book means having to create new conflicts, new characters, a new world… ![]() ![]() Rather than a tawdry tabloid tell-all, it’s one woman taking ownership of decisions and mistakes she made in her life and revealing what life was like in the Mansion and on the arm of Hefner himself as his ‘main’ girlfriend. If keeping that fantasy intact is for some reason important to you, do not read this book. power players mingle, luxury at every turn and beautiful naked women as far as the eye could see. The most famous pornographic publication in history, a name synonymous with titillation and raunch, the physical residence of founder Hugh Hefner is the physical manifestation of the sexual fantasy he sells. ![]() Here’s an intriguing premise – a peek behind the doors of the fabled Playboy Mansion and into the lives of those who reside there. ![]() |