![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The story of corporate manipulation with a cross over to supernatural influences seemed a bit far-fetched, but he managed to make it work to create a story-line that is engaging and thought-provoking. The ideas for the second and third book started coming together as the first was in process. ![]() With their support, he was able to complete this first book of a three-part series. His every inspiration has always been his family. It wasn't until a pivotal point in his life where an epiphany appeared that he put pen to paper (metaphorically) and let the story pour out. The idea for this debut volume had been in the back of his mind for years. His interest in writing peaked at a time when the need for a creative outlook was too compelling to ignore. His passion for the creative arts includes music and reading. GLORIOUS INCORPORATED is his first fictional novel. As long as readers continue to enjoy, he will continue to supply. The Joshua Chronicles are just the beginning, the tip of the iceberg if you will. The books are starting to come quicker now, and he's having the time of his life. While most people in his"official" demographic probably love to golf, he likes to find a nice, comfortable place after hours and pound out story ideas and novels as quickly as his little fingers will type. The creative side of his brain is always in a tug-of-war with the pragmatic, logical side with regards to how he spends his free time. ![]()
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![]() In The Royal Delivery, we get to check in on Prince Arthur and Princess Tessa a year. With a baby on the way, Arthur’s overprotective streak comes out in spades, and he finds himself attributing ill-intentions to everyone he meets, from the vagina-fixated obstetricians to the potential pedos everywhere. I heart these books and characters so much they feel like old friends now. Prince Arthur never thought he'd find himself involved in horribly awkward conversations about the first day of his wife's last period, but that's precisely what happens after that plus sign shows up on the pregnancy test. : The Royal Delivery (The Crown Jewels Romantic Comedy Series) (9781988891163) by Summers, Ms Melanie Summers, Ms. Soon dubbed the Cowntess of Camembert, Tessa wants to go into hiding until after the baby is born, but royal life won't wait, and she needs to figure out how to make the best of a desperate situation and win the people over once and for all. She could do it too if it weren't for all the freshly-baked scones. With all eyes on Tessa, she's determined to be one of those fabulously fit pregnant women. ![]() ![]() Don't miss the heartwarming, laugh-out-loud conclusion of The Crown Jewels Romantic Comedy Trilogy for fans of both Bridget Jones and The Shopaholic…Īfter one year of marriage, Crown Prince Arthur and his lovely, albeit accident-prone wife, Princess Tessa, are preparing to bring an heir to the tiny kingdom of Avonia. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nobody in the world but could have fabricated this amazing thing. Enthusiastically recommended." - Library Journal, starred review "This is just one king-hell of a science fiction novel. It makes twentieth century science fiction read like an antique collection., "Doctorow's combination of business strategy, brilliant product ideas, and laugh-out-loud moments of insight will keep readers powering through this quick-moving tale." - Publishers Weekly, starred review "Appealing characters and extremely interesting ideas that will appeal to his fans and SF aficionados as well as readers interested in cogitating on the social consequences of cybertechnology's nearexponential growth. It reads like it was written in 800-word van Vogt bursts in between yoga sessions, but man, this is the stuff. This is just one king-hell of a science fiction novel. ![]() ![]() ![]() We caught up with Hatem about how he connected with the book on a personal level and the illustrations that brought this powerful book to life. Since its publication, it has received abundant praise from reviewers including starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and School Library Journal, and quickly earned a spot on the New York Times Best Sellers List. Ali, The Proudest Blue is an uplifting, universal story of new experiences, the unbreakable bond between siblings, and of being proud of who you are. ![]() Written by Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and Morris Award finalist S.K. It has been an especially busy year for Bright artist Hatem Aly! We were thrilled to chat with Hatem about his creative process behind his latest picture book, The Proudest Blue, which published with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in September 2019. As 2019 comes to an end, we reflect on all of the wonderful projects that have published over the last twelve months. ![]() ![]() ![]() In the present, on April 1, Commissioner Gordon informs Batman that the patients of Arkham Asylum have taken over the building, and will murder the staff unless Batman agrees to meet with them. Arkham renovated the family manor into the asylum following his subsequent inheritance of the property after his mother committed suicide. Synopsis for "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth"īack in the 1920s, Amadeus Arkham witnessed his mother's descent into madness and as an adult, he became the architect and first administrator of Arkham Asylum, a mental institution dedicated to help the criminally insane and prevent them from being taken into the regular penal system. 3 Appearing in "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth".1 Synopsis for "Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth". ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite horror arguably being a traditionally male-dominated genre, many of the narrators and authors of stories featured on the show, and also half of its 2 million regular monthly listeners are female. Regular voices on the show who provide narration for its stories include David Cummings, Jessica McEvoy, Peter Lewis, Nikolle Doolin, Nichole Goodnight, David Ault, Jeff Clement, Erika Sanderson, Addison Peacock, Mike DelGaudio, Atticus Jackson, Dan Zappulla, James Cleveland, Elie Hirschman, Kyle Akers, Alexis Bristowe, Jesse Cornett, Mick Wingert, and Erin Lillis. The popularity of The NoSleep Podcast rapidly grew as the production quality became more professional. During their first two seasons, David Cummings assumed the role of host and producer, working with volunteer Redditors to help narrate and produce content for the show. ![]() The idea was well received and a few months later a small group of members released the first episode of The NoSleep Podcast. With the popularity of NoSleep, a member named Matt Hensen proposed the idea of creating a podcast where the top stories from the NoSleep subreddit would be narrated in an audiobook style. NoSleep began as a subreddit, or forum, on Reddit where people would exchange scary stories and frightening experiences. The NoSleep Podcast is an anthology horror fiction podcast. Olivia White (Creative Content Manager). ![]() ![]() ![]() Richard Bowmastera 60-year-old human rights scholarhits the car of Evelyn Ortegaa young, undocumented immigrant from Guatemala. Allende returns here to themes that have propelled some of her finest work: political injustice, the art of survival, and the essential nature of-and our need for-love. Isabel Allende In the Midst of Winter Kindle Edition by Isabel Allende (Author) Format: Kindle Edition Editors pick Best Literature & Fiction See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Library Binding 36.99 11 Used from 9.06 2 New from 36. In the Midst of Winter begins with a minor traffic accidentwhich becomes the catalyst for an unexpected and moving love story between two people who thought they were deep into the winter of their lives. At a loss, the professor asks his tenant, Lucia Maraz, a fellow academic from Chile, for her advice.Īs these three lives intertwine, each will discover truths about how they have been shaped by the tragedies they witnessed, and Richard and Lucia will find unexpected, long overdue love. ![]() And worldwide bestselling author Isabel Allende returns with a sweeping novel that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil that offers "a timely message about immigration and the meaning of home" (ĭuring the biggest Brooklyn snowstorm in living memory, Richard Bowmaster, a lonely university professor in his sixties, hits the car of Evelyn Ortega, a young undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, and what at first seems an inconvenience takes a more serious turn when Evelyn comes to his house, seeking help. Isabel Allende returns with a sweeping novel that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to Guatemala in the recent past to 1970s Chile and Brazil. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The library doesn’t have a hard copy of this book, but there is an audiobook, and an ebook. Overall, it’s a book I enjoyed, and one that I would recommend. ![]() Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. The ending was breathtakingly good, but not realistic enough, again, to be perfect. Internment By: Samira Ahmed Narrated by: Soneela Nankani Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins 4.4 (371 ratings) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. There was your usual romantic subplot (sigh) and some of the things were slightly exaggerated, but it was a compelling read nonetheless. America is a country running high on Anti-Muslim and Islamophobic ideas and the setting of this story is very similar to how the world would have been for Japanese people in America and Canada during World War 2 or for Jews in Germany during the same time. ![]() She’s a breath of fresh air after over-used and stereotypical Muslim characters. Her character is well-written, with many unique traits, and a developing personality. The main character of this story is Layla Amin, a strong-willed Muslim girl living in America. She takes the racism and xenophobia that is present in today’s world, and the experience of people such as the Japanese during World War 2 to create a horrifying yet very real story set in near-future America. Instead of focusing on technology, space travel, or wars, Samira Ahmed focuses on another relevant topic in our society hate. Internment by Samira Ahmed is a dystopian novel, but it’s not your usual aliens-have-invaded one. ![]() ![]() ![]() Big things rarely happen overnight, and good things rarely happen as if by magic. Macmillan Children’s Books is delighted to announce the publication of You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference by Marcus Rashford and co-writer Carl Anka in July 2022. I’ve achieved a lot, but it didn’t come in one go. You have to be able to dream big and be prepared to work towards your dreams.
![]() ![]() ![]() This book is a must-read for all the grammar and punctuation sticklers out there. (Should I be seeking therapy for this? The bills will, of course, go to the aforementioned teacher.) “Why did the Apostrophe Protection Society not have a militant wing? Could I start one? Where do you get balaclavas?” And then developed a strong desire to join a militant wing of the Apostrophe Protection Society. And had a very enjoyable few hours reading the creation of a fellow grammar stickler. But I am ok with being pathetic.) And then I found this book. Ah, never mind, I don't have a valid defense. In my defense, she is a language teacher. Sometimes I discuss punctuation when I talk to my mother on the phone*. This was the beginning of my grammar vigilante stickler life. This crime landed me on her "black list" for the rest of the year. My transgression - in my wide-eyed seven-year-old innocence I dared to correct my (very Soviet) teacher on her comma placement and a spelling mistake. I am kicked out of the classroom and sent home with an angry note. The setting is an ordinary Soviet elementary school, first grade. I proudly consider myself a punctuation martyr. Now, instead of peacefully munching, it EATS, SHOOTS, and LEAVES. Bad punctuation can force an innocent animal to live outside the law. ![]() |