![]() ![]() ![]() A liveship is a ship made out of Wizardwood from the Rain Wilds and contains a magical substance, which gives the ship magical powers. The Liveship Traders series revolves around the fortunes of the Vestrit family and their liveship Vivacia. I’m usually not a fan of stories that take place on ships, but with this gem in the fantasy genre, Robin Hobb has changed my mind and I will be rereading this series for years to come! This series does take place in the Realm of the Elderlings world, but the series can absolutely be read on its own with little to no input from her other series. In my humble opinion, The Liveship traders trilogy is the best example of Robin Hobbs work and it is my favorite series written by her. ![]() There are few authors whom write beautiful prose the way that Hobb does while at the same time emotionally destroy you, as she is not very kind to her characters. Although there are many excellent female authors in the fantasy genre today, my go to answer is always Robin Hobb. ![]() Over the years I have been asked time and time again for recommendations of female authors in the fantasy genre. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The narrative takes place in the middle of the 20th century, and a key story line involves a heist at the Hotel Theresa (Harlem’s answer to the Hotel Pierre in Midtown, which was in fact robbed in 1972). ![]() ![]() It’s much more, but the entertainment value alone should ensure it the same kind of popular success that greeted his last two novels, “The Underground Railroad” and “The Nickel Boys.” It reads like a book whose author thoroughly enjoyed what he was doing. All of these are somehow worked into a rich, wild book that could pass for genre fiction. “Harlem Shuffle” brings Whitehead’s unwavering eloquence - at one point he describes traffic as “honking molasses” - to a mix of city history, niche hangouts, racial stratification, high hopes and low individuals. He has said he may keep Ray going into another book, and it won’t take you long to figure out why. “Sometimes he slipped and his mind went thataway,” Colson Whitehead writes about Ray Carney, the crime-adjacent Harlem furniture salesman at the center of his new novel, “Harlem Shuffle.” Whitehead’s own mind has famously gone thataway through nine other books that don’t much resemble one another, but this time he’s hit upon a setup that will stick. ![]() ![]() After his brief stint in South Africa where he had his first brush with apartheid, Gandhi came to India and applied his own vision and theory of non-violence or ‘ahimsa’ to deal with oppression and injustice. It eventually brought the entire nation under its fold, encouraging people to work concertedly for the cause of India’s freedom. Gandhi's unwavering belief in non-violence, truth and peace and high moral standards made him a very effective leader. United Nations observes 2nd October as the International Day of non-violence aimed at educating the world about Mahatma Gandhi’s thoughts and ideals. Organizing mass movements through non-violent means in the pursuit of freedom, justice and social change is part of Gandhi’s philosophy. As such, Gandhian thought and value system have been instrumental in establishing peace in various parts of the world. ![]() Endearingly known as ‘Bapu’, Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of non-violence or ‘satyagraha’ still finds favor with human and civil rights ideologies. Gandhi Jayanti - Gandhi Jayanti is observed on 2nd October every year to honor the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. ![]() ![]() ![]() I had very little expectations going into this one, the author’s previous release passed me by completely but my dear friend Cossette from Tea Time Lit had also gotten an arc and immediately raved about so I decided to pick it up. I need to start by simply saying that this book is a true feel-good read. This is an offer she cannot refuse, lest she wants her best friend and longtime crush Brooke to find out about her meddling in other people’s relationships, hers included. Brougham is willing to keep Darcy’s identity a secret, so long as she agrees to help him win back his ex-girlfriend. ![]() She’s been anonymously emailing her pointers out and reaping the rewards with steady success, right up until resident high-school heartthrob Alexander Brougham catches her collecting the days letters from the locker. TW: underage drinking and drug use, vomiting, biphobia (internal and external), strained parental relationships, divorce, infidelity, kidnapping (briefly described).Įveryone in school knows about locker eighty-nine.ĭarcy Phillips has a secret: for the past few years she’s been the mysterious relationship guru running Locker 89, offering advice to her private school classmates in exchange for payment. ![]() ![]() ![]() He has one alcohol-fueled sexual encounter (no nudity) but is ultimately unable to perform in another scene he has sex with another woman who swims topless. Alcohol is officially forbidden there, but many overindulge in black-market drinks - and the salesman pays the price with hangovers. Parents need to know that A Hologram for the King, which is based on Dave Eggers' same-named novel, chronicles the life of a depressed salesman ( Tom Hanks) who's trying to stay upbeat enough to make a killing on a sales trip to Saudi Arabia. ![]() The camera passes through a room in which a man is seen snorting what's presumably cocaine.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Alcohol is against the law in Saudi Arabia, but many adults are shown drinking wine, beer, and liquor to excess. ![]() ![]() "I had never heard of her," Chevalier tells Mary Louise Kelly. At its center is a pioneering 19th century fossil hunter named Mary Anning, whom Chevalier first encountered one day while visiting a small museum about dinosaurs. ![]() That book, her most famous, tells the story of a Dutch teenager who became a maid in the Vermeer household - and the subject, as Chevalier imagined it, of one of his most famous works, Girl with a Pearl Earring.Ĭhevalier's newest novel is called Remarkable Creatures. She has written books set in medieval France, 18th century London and 17th century Holland - specifically, in the home of painter Johannes Vermeer. Novelist Tracy Chevalier has made a career of bringing history to life. ![]() ![]() Will may be the only person who understands what Fern’s going through. To her surprise, it comes in the form of Will, who arrives nine years too late, with a suitcase in tow and an offer to help on his lips. The place is in disarray, her ex-boyfriend’s the manager, and Fern doesn’t know where to begin. Instead of living in the city, Fern’s back home, running her mother’s lakeside resort-something she vowed never to do. Will didn’t.Īt thirty-two, Fern’s life doesn’t look at all how she once imagined it would. The timing was wrong, but their connection was undeniable: they shared every secret, every dream, and made a pact to meet one year later. She spent just twenty-four hours in her early twenties with the aggravatingly attractive, idealistic artist, a chance encounter that spiraled into a daylong adventure in the city. Genre: Contemporary, Women’s Fiction, RomanceĪ random connection sends two strangers on a daylong adventure where they make a promise one keeps and the other breaks, with life-changing effects, in this breathtaking new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After.įern Brookbanks has wasted far too much of her adult life thinking about Will Baxter. ![]() ![]() Title: Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune Here are the eBooks for this week’s Winning Wednesday contest: ![]() ![]() ![]() The condition of the item you will receive is EX/NM. Marvel Comics Misc Graphic Novels - Superhero (Marvel Comics) Siege (EX/NM)Manufacturer: Marvel ComicsProduct Line: Misc Graphic Novels - Superhero (Marvel Comics)Type: HardcoverCopyright Date: 2010Author: Brian Michael Bendis, Paul Jenkins, Olivier CoipelPage Count: 200Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. But as the Skrulls' Secret Invasion looms, can the isolated Illuminati keep themselves from fracturing under the pressure of paranoia? Collecting: New Avengers: Illuminati (2006) 1 and New Avengers: Illuminati (2007) 1-5 Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. ![]() ![]() ![]() Nobody knows they exist - and that's the way they want it! Join Iron Man, Professor X, Black Bolt, the Sub-Mariner and Mister Fantastic as they take on the threats no one else can handle - and learn hidden secrets that will forever alter the way they (and you) look at the Marvel Universe! From the Kree/Skrull War and the coming of the Beyonder to a secret investigation of the Infinity Gems, this shadowy cabal has been manipulating events behind the scenes for years. The Illuminati will see you now! They are an elite group of the planet's most powerful and influential heroes, who meet in secret to guide Earth through its greatest crises. ![]() ![]() Afshar's story challenges misconceptions about harem life and the roles of ancient women while introducing readers to a lovable heroine whose good heart wins out over bumbling ways to prove a boon to others, too. The prophet Nehemiah's cousin can speak numerous languages, keep complex accounts, write on rolls of parchment and tablets of clay, and solve great mysteries. But Sarah finds wisdom and strength in the texts and traditions of her people, and knits together an unconventional community of support. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. ![]() When she botches her wedding, and is abandoned to a rural estate, it would seem that all is lost. Sarah becomes a professional scribe and wins the affections of the queen only to find herself bound to marry a man she doesn't know and forced to give up the job that she loves. ![]() In this latest by Afshar (Pearl in the Sand), the Bible's ancient Near Eastern context is the setting for an engaging story of pluck, friendship, and faith. ![]() ![]() Sarah is a Jew in ancient Persia, cousin of Nehemiah, and the daughter of the scribe Simeon, whose attention she wins only when she proves to possess literary abilities of her own. ![]() ![]() ![]() Harnessing the power of social media, her case would be presented by Dr. I n 2018, Angel was approached about participating in a revolutionary experiment in medicine. But with such constant, agonizing pain, it seemed beyond reach. ![]() Angel, now 23 years old, wanted nothing more than to live a normal life: to finish nursing school, get married and have children. ![]() The doctors monitored her kidneys for damage but had no solution for her excruciating pain, which only increased in frequency and severity over the next nine years. She was tested repeatedly for strep, lupus and thyroid disease, and the results were all negative.Īs the years passed, Angel was admitted to the hospital more than 20 times. But try as they might, the doctors couldn’t find the source. Intravenous fluids flushed the enzymes out of Angel’s system, relieving her pain. ![]() They tested for an enzyme called creatine kinase (CK) while there is always some CK in the bloodstream since muscle tissue is constantly breaking down and rebuilding, normal levels are usually between 96 and 140 units per liter. She ended up in the emergency room, where doctors found her urine to be dark, the color of tea, evidence of muscle breakdown. The pain started when Angel was 14, unbearable pain in her legs that woke her in the middle of the night. ![]() |