![]() He can remember everything he reads, and he knows dozens of languages. His nickname comes from the fact that everything “sticks” in his mind. Kate Wetherall is a blonde and extremely resourceful girl who carries a bucket around everywhere she goes, in which she keeps several things she deems useful, such as a slingshot and marbles, a horseshoe magnet, a bottle of extra-strength glue, and several other items. Reynie is an average-looking boy who has a skill for looking at things in a different way than other people do (like finding “puzzles’ is things). It is about four child prodigies named Reynard “Reynie” Muldoon, Kate Wetherall, George “Sticky” Washington, and Constance Contraire. The Mysterious Benedict Society is a captivating trilogy (plus a prequel) by Trenton Lee Stewart. ![]()
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![]() Most of all, there was the jungle-lyrical and alive-and there was Wayra, who would ultimately teach Laura so much about love, healing, and the person she was capable of becoming. There were animal whisperers, committed staff, wildly devoted volunteers, handsome heartbreakers, and a machete-wielding prom queen who carried Laura through. The humans too were cause for laughter and tears. They weren’t alone, not with over a hundred quirky animals to care for, each lost and hurt in their own way: a pair of suicidal, bra-stealing monkeys, a frustrated parrot desperate to fly, and a pig with a wicked sense of humor. And in Wayra, she made a friend for life. Wide-eyed, inexperienced, and comically terrified, Laura made the scrappy, make-do camp her home. Fate landed her at a wildlife sanctuary on the edge of the Amazon jungle where she was assigned to a beautiful and complex puma named Wayra. ![]() Laura was in her early twenties and directionless when she quit her job to backpack in Bolivia. ![]() ![]() If Cleo were white, every reporter in Baltimore would be clamoring to tell her story. Working at the newspaper offers Maddie the opportunity to make her name, and she has found just the story to do it: Cleo Sherwood, a missing woman whose body was discovered in the fountain of a city park lake. Drawing on her own secrets, she helps Baltimore police find a murdered girl-assistance that leads to a job at the city's afternoon newspaper, the Sta r. ![]() Maddie wants to matter, to leave her mark on a swiftly changing world. This year, she's bolted from her marriage of almost twenty years, determined to make good on her youthful ambitions to live a passionate, meaningful life. ![]() Last year, she was a happy, even pampered housewife. ![]() In 1966, Baltimore is a city of secrets that everyone seems to know-everyone, that is, except Madeline "Maddie" Schwartz. The revered New York Times bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, about a middle-aged housewife turned aspiring reporter who pursues the murder of a forgotten young woman. ![]() ![]() ![]() I m so excited about the books and reviews coming your way from us! Please see Becky’s Review of The London Seance Society (linked). But as the women team up with the powerful men of London’s exclusive Séance Society to solve the mystery, they begin to suspect that they are not merely out to solve a crime but perhaps entangled in one themselves… The London Seance Society By Sarah Penner- Reviewįirst, I must thank Becky ( Crooksbooks) for supporting me through my hiatus (we were still buddy reading!) and getting back to my site. ![]() So when Vaudeline is beckoned to England to solve a high-profile murder, Lenna accompanies her as an understudy. Lenna Wickes has come to Paris to find answers about her sister’s death, but to do so, she must embrace the unknown and overcome her own logic-driven bias against the occult. ![]() Known worldwide for her talent in conjuring the spirits of murder victims to ascertain the identities of the people who killed them, she is highly sought after by widows and investigators alike. At an abandoned château on the outskirts of Paris, a dark séance is about to take place, led by acclaimed spiritualist Vaudeline D’Allaire. The London Seance Society By Sarah Penner- Summaryįrom Sarah Penner, author of the sensational bestseller The Lost Apothecary comes a spellbinding tale about two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead, in The London Seance Society.ġ873. But with The London Seance Society, I have no choice. As most know, I don’t usually don’t do spoilers. ![]() ![]() ![]() She shifted restlessly and her gaze fell on the glowing green light of the digital clock. The closer she got to his building, and the further away she got from her past with Dillon, the more she felt as though her sanity and heart were hanging by a delicate thread. ![]() ![]() In a blur, the look on Gavin’s face as he had walked away from her a few hours before rushed through her mind. Read moreĮ mily leaned her head against the taxi window, watching the city lights of Manhattan with tear-soaked eyes. A New York Times bestseller, Pulse is the unforgettable conclusion to the story of Emily and Gavin that began with Collide. Emily isn’t used to being the strong one, but she’ll have to find the daring and confidence within to fight for their love and bring Gavin back from the edge-even if it means losing herself to their all-consuming, pulse-pounding passion. Nursing his wounded heart, Gavin has cut himself off from society and retreated into a self-destructive, mind-numbing world. Unraveling fast, she can only cling to the hope that Gavin Blake still wants her. “Do you know how scary it is to want something so bad you’re willing to change your whole life for it?”Įmily Cooper is ready to risk everything to be with the man who has consumed her thoughts and dreams since the fateful day they met. ![]() From the New York Times bestselling indie author, the conclusion to the sexy contemporary romance that began in Collide, about a woman torn between her seemingly perfect boyfriend and a dark, mysterious stranger. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s Keegan who’s at her side when the enemy’s witches, traitorous and power-mad, appear to her in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting a brutal destruction for Breen. She rededicates herself to writing her stories, and when his duties as taoiseach permit, she is together with Keegan, who has trained her as a warrior and whom she has grown to love. It’s also a time for celebrations-of her first Christmas in both Talamh and Ireland, of solstice and weddings and births-and daring to find joy again in the wake of sorrow. Breen spreads her wings and realizes a power she’s never experienced before. With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed, this is a time to rest and to prepare. Her grandfather, the dark god Odran, has been defeated in his attempt to rule over Talamh, and over Breen-for now. Now she is in Talamh, trying to heal after a terrible battle and heartbreaking losses. But portals allow for passage in and out-and ultimately, each must choose their place, and choose between good and evil, war and peace, life and death…īreen Siobhan Kelly grew up in the world of Man and was once unaware of her true nature. Talamh is a land of green hills, high mountains, deep forests, and seas, where magicks thrive. The conclusion of the epic trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Awakening and The Becoming. ![]() ![]() When Margaret Atwood wrote The Handmaid’s Tale in 1985, little did she know that its television adaptation would revolutionize the still-nascent world of original streaming content. While the plot sounds simple enough, much of Carmy’s previous life is a bit of a mystery, and it’s doled out in amuse-bouche-sized bits throughout the season, adding another layer of tension to the series. Anyone who has ever worked in a busy kitchen knows the stress that comes with that, and The Bear does an excellent job of making the feeling palpable. ![]() While Carmy initially struggles to acclimate himself to being home and to his inherited restaurant’s back-to-basics style, he eventually realizes that it’s not too late to change both himself and the restaurant. Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) is a superstar of the fine dining world who has returned to his hometown of Chicago in order to save his family’s struggling sandwich shop following the death by suicide of his brother. The electrifying series, which premiered in June 2022, was all anyone could talk about last summer-and for good reason. ![]() ![]() Even if you’ve never seen The Bear, you’ve undoubtedly heard about it (and had at least one person recommend it to you). ![]() ![]() The results showed all brain features had prediction scores significantly better than expected by chance. ![]() Additionally, we tested the prediction models in a high-risk group of participants with parental history of depression (N625). Then Jen delivers the clincher: she's pregnant." This Is Where I Leave You" is Jonathan Tropper's ("One Last Thing Before I Go") most accomplished work to date, and a riotously funny, emotionally raw novel about love, marriage, divorce, family, and the ties that bind-whether we like it or not. A rigorous cross-validation method of leave-one-site-out was used. The week quickly spins out of control as longstanding grudges resurface, secrets are revealed and old passions are reawakened. Simultaneously mourning the demise of his father and his marriage, Judd joins his dysfunctional family as they reluctantly sit shiva-and spend seven days and nights under the same roof. There is, however, one conspicuous absence: Judd's wife, Jen, whose affair with his radio- shock-jock boss has recently become painfully public. Tropper is] a more sincere, insightful version of Nick Hornby, that other master of male psyche." -USA Today The death of Judd Foxman's father marks the first time that the entire Foxman clan has congregated in years. Read full overviewįeaturing cover artwork from the major motion picture starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Adam Driver "Often sidesplitting, mostly heartbreaking. Tropper is] a more sincere, insightful version of Nick Hornby, that other master of male psyche.". Featuring cover artwork from the major motion picture starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, and Adam Driver "Often sidesplitting, mostly heartbreaking. ![]() ![]() ![]() We are thus publishing a revised and expanded edition in two volumes. In planning an update, it became clear that trying to wedge this additional sweep of history into the previous single-volume format would yield a cumbersome book. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. ![]() The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. It has gone through a number of updates and revisions since then, but the primary intent has remained the same. The Center of Military History first published the book in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. American Military History intends to provide the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. ![]() ![]() Only this time, this is his wedding night and Belle is now his wife.ĪKA he's a dork in love and sings another song for herĮDIT: I GOT SOMEONE TO SING THIS ON YOUTUBE. Read Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly for free on hoopla. One night, Adam finds himself overlooking the castle grounds from the tower, just like the time Belle left him. ![]() woah hey lookit this is the first fluffy thing i've posted on here.ok so i wanted to hear a reprise but didn't get it so i wrote one myself Jennifer Donnelly is an award-winning, best-selling author of books for young adults and adults, including the Waterfire Saga: Deep Blue, Rogue Wave, Dark Tide. ![]() ![]() ![]() Uncledisney (unclemoriarty) Fandoms: Beauty and the Beast (1991), Beauty and the Beast - All Media Types, Beauty and the Beast (2017), La Belle et la Bête | Beauty and the Beast, Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book ![]() |