![]() ![]() Eat a stick of butter or return to her hometown? School teacher Kinsley Bailey would rather risk the caloric overload. ![]() In this romantic comedy, the reunion between a teacher and her army veteran ex-love might make for the hottest summer this small town has ever seen. Willing to accept any repercussions of his rebellious actions, will he go as far as to lose the love of his life in the process? Having grown up with Gemma, he is confused and torn at the strong pull of his wolf towards this beautiful tiger. As a member of Others, a supernatural race of powerful, fierce shifters, who do not accept or sympathise with any Humans, or any race other than their own, he now finds himself in a battle with the Other Society’s leaders as they oppose his attempt to save the life of a young half-breed.įighting to do the right thing, Cade is simultaneously faced with the unexpected attraction he feels for his best friend’s sister. He fights for justice and does not back down in the face of danger. Summary Cade MacDonald is a man who has always had a sense of right and wrong. But please don't worry, you still have more than 500,000 other books you can enjoy! Cade - Society #1 Mason Sabre We are sorry! The publisher (or author) gave us the instruction to take down this book from our catalog. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Fortunately the book was only 135 pages long or it may have made it to my fairly short list of books I failed to finish.Īm I missing something? Maybe a confirmed Thurberite could comment and explain why his writing should be compared to the Grand Canyon. The tales are tedious in the extreme, I even tried reading them aloud in case they sounded better that way they didn’t. It felt very like reading old copies of Punch magazine where you find yourself wondering how anyone ever found any of this remotely funny. All I can say is that in the intervening eighty seven years since the book was first published and seventy two years since that glowing introduction the humour has apparently evaporated. With a build up like that how could I resist? Well I wish I had. This volume – the first of his to appear in Penguins – contains some of his maddest stories, such as The Night the Bed Fell and The Day the Dam Broke, which will be the best of introductions to non-Thurber readers and a renewed delight to confirmed Thurberites. ![]() Yet both are undeniably acts of nature, which delight as well as amaze. James Thurber is America’s greatest genius of humour and is as much a phenomenon as the Grand Canyon indeed, they might both be said to have a nightmare and fantastic unreality about them. ![]() Originally published in 1933, this is the first Penguin Books edition from July 1948 and the introduction printed inside the front cover made me want to read it. ![]() ![]() Until she meets a man who could be her salvation-or her downfall. But in this strange underground society, the rarity up for sale is Claire herself.Īmong the children of the moon, Milady is of mixed blood-part Mon re, part human, and destined to be alone. Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs The werewolf Anna finds a. Because he has a secret gift too, and it's about to be let loose.Ī Lord of the Fey crosses paths with a fiery red-headed mage named Claire in a New York auction house. Four stories of inhuman passions from four of the hottest authors in paranormal romance. Inhuman by Eileen Wilks Kai has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. ![]() What she senses in her neighbor Nathan could be dangerous. On the Prowl (Alpha & Omega 0.5) Alpha and Omega 0.5 by Patricia Briggs The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack- and inspires a power in Anna that shes never felt before. The werewolf Anna finds a new sense of self when the son of the werewolf king comes to town to quell unrest in the Chicago pack-and inspires a power in Anna she's never felt before.Īndie has a secret gift of sensing thoughts and desires. ![]() Four stories of inhuman passions from four of the hottest authors in paranormal romance. ![]() ![]() Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. ![]() Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered on a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading.” –The Boston Globeįrom the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, a spiritual journey that brings joy to the meanings of love, grace and faith. An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation.” –The New York Times ![]() ![]() A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR ![]() ![]() " is the greatest writer of post-Tolkien British Fantasy."-Michael Chabon, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Amazing Adventures of Kavalaier & Clay, and Telegraph Avenue the master story-teller of our time."-Angela Carter author of The Bloody Chamber, and Nights at the Circus " can gleefully give you all the formulae of every kind of story there ever was, because he's tried and tested all of them. " is far and away the coolest, grimmest, moodiest, most elegant, degenerate, drug-addicted, cursed, twisted and emotionally weird mass murderer of them all."- "NPR" ![]() Perfect for fans new and old, this book is brought to life once more with stunning illustrations from the most lauded artists in fantasy. Stormbringer is the second in Michael Moorcock's incredible series, which has transformed the fantasy genre for generations. After defeating his nefarious cousin and gaining control over the epic sword, Stormbringer, Elric, prince of ruins, must decide what he's willing to sacrifice in a fight against Armageddon. ![]() In one of the most well-known and well-loved fantasy epics of the 20th century, Elric is the brooding, albino emperor of the dying Kingdom of Melnibone. Book Synopsis From World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Moorcock comes the second installment in is famous Elric of Melnibone series, brought to vivid new life with stunning illustrations. ![]() ![]() My wings were ready to fly, but the Devil clipped them, feather by feather, until I had nothing left. It is important to read Part 1 and Part 2 before this book to fully understand the story. This is book 3 of 3–The Mafia and His Angel. This book contains dark-and sometimes violent-depictions of the world of organized crime, sexual assault, and suicide, and some events might be triggers for some readers. Your tears might fall now, but I hope those droplets turn into a true, beautiful smile one day. To all the beautiful Angels out there who are struggling to find their peace. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to locales, events, business establishments, or actual persons-living or dead-is entirely coincidental. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. Please do not participate in or encourage piracy of copyrighted materials in violation of the author’s rights. ![]() ![]() ![]() No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without permission. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jess has been sent to be his family’s spy, but his loyalties are tested in the final months of his training to enter the Library’s service. Jess Brightwell believes in the value of the Library, but the majority of his knowledge comes from illegal books obtained by his family, who are involved in the thriving black market. ![]() Alchemy allows the Library to deliver the content of the greatest works of history instantly-but the personal ownership of books is expressly forbidden. ![]() Ruthless and supremely powerful, the Great Library is now a presence in every major city, governing the flow of knowledge to the masses. In an exhilarating new series, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Caine rewrites history, creating a dangerous world where the Great Library of Alexandria has survived the test of time.… Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Young Adult. An amazing journey in an alternate world where books are valued more than a human life. My second book for the Goodreads Challenge. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The substance, what we know we should do, and the shadow, the dangerous and giggling Imp of the Perverse, the dark knowledge of what we must or will do or secretly want. Quentin tells us, 'Poe once wrote in a tale about the conflict between the substance and the shadow inside of us. Soon Quentin finds himself enmeshed in sinister machinations involving international political agents and the lost secrets of Poe's final hours, and must himself turn master investigator to escape Poe's grisly fate.ĭrawing on original, groundbreaking research, the bestselling author of The Dante Club has once again crossed literary history with sublime craftsmanship and devious twists to create a beautifully detailed, ingeniously plotted tale of suspense. The word 'shadow' is used in many different ways in the novel. Augustine Dupin, the hero of ingenious tales of crime and detection. Everyone seems to accept the conclusion that Poe was a second-rate writer who met a disgraceful end - except for a young Baltimore lawyer named Quentin Clark, an ardent admirer who puts his own career and reputation at risk in a crusade to salvage Poe's.Īs Quentin explores the puzzling circumstances and unanswered questions of Poe's demise, he realizes that he must find the one person who can help: the real-life model for Poe's brilliant fictional detective character, C. The body of Edgar Allan Poe has been buried in an unmarked grave. INCLUDES MATTHEW PEARL'S EXCLUSIVE AUDIO AFTERWORD ON THE TRUTH BEHIND POE'S DEATH!īaltimore, 1849. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() James Grover Thurber (1894-1961), was an American cartoonist, author, humourist, journalist, playwright, and celebrated wit. What's more, we want the 13 castle clocks to whir and tick and tell us that the time is NOW. The Duke of the castle ignores time and pays no attention to temperature either. In a comic and poetic way, this story makes us all want to love a Princess and to be a Prince. The Thirteen Clocks is James Thurbers enduring story of life in a castle where time stands still on every clock at 10 minutes to five. The only warmth he understands is the warm hands of Princess Saralinda, his fair niece, whom he cherishes and protects from suitors. He is a wicked Duke who has hands cold enough to choke a bull. ![]() ![]() James Thurber's enduring story of life in a castle where time stands still on every clock at 10 minutes to five. 124pp, illustrated, illustrated endpapers. 2" loss to top of front jacket and spine neatly repaired with strip of blue marbled paper, edge wear, chipping and short closed tears to top and bottom of back jacket and spine, corners and folds rubbed with small loss, some time staining to back jacket, not price clipped (9s 6d), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a reasonable copy. Jacket and illustrations by Mark Simont (illustrator). ![]() ![]() ![]() "Listeners will not be disappointed with this suspenseful and intelligent thriller." - Booklist (starred review)įrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together Greek mythology, murder, and obsession, that further cements “Michaelides as a major player in the field” ( Publishers Weekly).Įdward Fosca is a murderer. Actor Kobna Holdbrook-Smith’s nuanced performance as the killer reminds us that monsters are made, not born, and that within even the most heinous murderer is a shattered, lonely child." - Booklist (starred audiobook review) ![]() Here, she does an excellent job of conveying Mariana’s confusion, courage and determination to solve the mystery at any cost. "The audiobook is narrated primarily by actor Louise Brealey, who has given life to complex female characters in the audio editions of The Girl on the Train and The Silent Patient, Michaelides’ first novel. ![]() "Between the three of them, author Alex Michaelides and narrators Louise Brealey and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith cast a spell that will have listeners glued to this suspenseful novel every chance they get." - AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner ![]() |