![]() ![]() ![]() At the heart of the novel is a love story between Armen Petrosian, a survivor of Turkish brutality, and Elizabeth Endicott, a Boston Brahmin who has traveled to Aleppo to perform relief work with her father. The Sandcastle Girls will remain ingrained in your consciousness.”Ĭhris Bohjalian’s 14th novel, The Sandcastle Girls, is a moving depiction of the tragedy of the Armenian Genocide told through the experiences of a group of very different individuals who find themselves in Ottoman Aleppo in 1915. Bohjalian has written a compelling and powerful novel that will bring the history of the genocide to a wide audience. Writing about The Sandcastle Girls in a recent issue of The Armenian Weekly, reviewer Wendy Plotkin concluded, “”The scope of The Sandcastle Girls is almost epic.While there are the rich personal stories that his readers connect to, what he has achieved is much larger. ![]()
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A New York Times Bestseller Best Book of the Year: NPR * Boston Globe * Newsweek * Time Out New York * * Miami Herald * Book Riot * Buzz Feed * Globe and Mail (Toronto) * The Root * Shelf Awareness A collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched cultural observers of her generation In these funny and insightful essays, Gay takes us through the journey of her evolution as a woman (Sweet Valley High) of color (The Help) while also taking readers on a ride through culture of the last few years (Girls, Django in Chains) and commenting on the state of feminism today (abortion, Chris Brown). "Roxane Gay is so great at weaving the intimate and personal with what is most bewildering and upsetting at this moment in culture. ![]() ![]() Barr and remained on the book for one year. In 1988, Hughe’s work found its way into Comico’s Maze Agency written by Mike W. Hughes had no formal training in art, beginning his career in 1987, pencilling two short stories and the first issue of Death Hawk, created by Mark Ellis. A specialist in defining the female form, Hughes is an true artist, capable of creating works of fine art freehand at con tables as well as through digital painting and drawing. He is undoubtedly known to American Comic book readers for his renderings of pin-up style female characters and his cover artwork for titles such as Wonder Woman and Catwoman. Pictures, Playboy Magazine, Joss Whedon’s Mutant Enemy Productions and Sideshow Collectibles. 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A brand-new, official book of RuPaul's wisest and wittiest life advice, accompanied by 80 fabulous photographs.Ī timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world's most famous shape-shifter RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years. ![]() ![]() 'Leroy Logan is a great example of achievement against all the odds.' The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover 'This is a story that needs telling.' Patrick Regan OBE, Kintsugi Hope It's a compelling autobiography from a successful Black man who has truly made a difference. ![]() Offering encouragement to other Black officers, Leroy's passion for good policing shines through, as does his touching concern to guide and empower young people.Ĭlosing Ranks will motivate anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of race relations in Britain over the last thirty years. One of the founder members of the Black Police Association Charitable Trust, Leroy relates with powerful honesty his first-hand experience of racism, and how his strong Christian faith helped him persevere in a frequently hostile work environment. Leroy Logan's inspiring autobiography tells of an illustrious career and gives a fascinating behind the scenes look at the workings of the Metropolitan Police. 'I was amazed and intrigued by the way Leroy had stood his ground and progressed within the Metropolitan Police against so many obstacles: hostility, outright racism and being repeatedly overlooked for promotion.' Steve McQueen, from the Forewordĭiscover the incredible true story behind Steve McQueen's critically acclaimed film Small Axe: Red, White and Blue in Closing Ranks. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With a sinister, gothic atmosphere and relentless tension to rival Poe himself, Bethany Griffin creates a house of horrors and introduces a whole new point of view on a timeless classic. She'll do everything in her power to save him-and try to save herself-even if it means bringing the house down around them. But she won't let it have her brother, Roderick. The house itself is alive, and it will never let Madeline escape, driving her to madness just as it has all of her ancestors. But how did it come to this? In short, non-chronological chapters, Bethany Griffin masterfully spins a haunting and powerful tale of this tragic heroine and the curse on the Usher family. And she was put there by her own twin brother. The doomed heroine comes to the fore in this eerie reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." Gothic, moody, and suspenseful from beginning to end, The Fall is literary horror for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Asylum. ![]() ![]() ![]() This book begins with Jeremy moving to Boone to be with Lexie (his fiancé now). And his life changes from that day forward. And of course, they fell in love.Īfter a whirlwind courtship, one night of sexual bliss and Lexie’s revelation a bit later that she is pregnant, Jeremy proposes marriage. He visited the local library for his research which is where he met Lexie (the librarian). He initially came to NC to investigate mysterious lights in a graveyard in Boone Creek. Jeremy is a freelance writer who takes it on him to expose forgeries and scams. The readers get to know about the happenings of the last five years in the life of Jeremy Marsh and Lexie Darnell. The first few pages do summarize the previous book pretty well. But if you’ve not read True Believer, don’t stop. This is a sequel of Sparks’ earlier book – True Believer, which introduced to us the lovely pair – Lexie Darnell of Boone Creek, NC and Jeremy Marsh of New York City. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cath, our protagonist, is seemingly opposite to Wren with her ever-growing collection of fanfiction much more interesting than her own life. ![]() Identical twins, Cath and Wren – both about to experience college – after spending their lives together Cath finds it hard to see Wren enjoying parties, meeting new people and finding friends so naturally. Although, Fangirl’s plot and overall summary may sound cliché to some, the author’s complex characters, themes and development are flawless as with all her young adult stories in particular Eleanor and Park. Rowell’s novel Fangirl demonstrates beautifully the characteristics of introverts and extroverts alike whilst still maintaining an incredibly unique writing style. ‘So, you haven’t read the books.’ ‘I’m not really a book person’ ‘That might be the most idiotic thing you’ve ever said to me.’ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This keepsake volume includes more than 100 colorful full-spread illustrations, a detailed pictorial glossary of the cast of characters who make up the epic tale, and sketches of the work in progress. RAMAYANA ILLUSTRATED FOR A NEW GENERATION: Even readers familiar with this ancient tale will find delight and new understanding in these pages. Readers of all ages who love Hindu as well as Celtic, Roman, Chinese, and Greek mythology, and mythological creatures, will enjoy this timeless tale and its essential themes of duty, honor, and loyalty. Teeming with powerful deities, love-struck monsters, flying monkey gods, magic weapons, demon armies, and divine love, Ramayana: Divine Loophole tells the story of Rama, a god-turned-prince, and his quest to rescue his wife Sita after she is kidnapped by a demon king.įrom princesses in peril to gripping battles, scheming royals, and hordes of bloodthirsty demons, this incredible retelling of the classic Ramayana for kids is the ultimate adventure story presented with an unforgettably modern touch.įans of Sanjay Patel's books, including The Little Book of Hindu Deities and Ganesha's Sweet Tooth, will be entranced by this ancient story brought to life with more than 100 dazzlingly colorful illustrations. A 21st century retelling of a 2500-year-old story: Artist and veteran Pixar animator Sanjay Patel lends a lush, whimsical illustration style and lighthearted voice to one of Hindu mythology's best-loved and most enduring tales. ![]() ![]() ![]() When he shows up one day to extort money from her, threatening both her and her teenage daughter Misato, the situation quickly escalates into violence and Togashi ends up dead on her apartment floor. Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive ex-husband Togashi. A story that seems mundane and cold in the beginning gets mind bobbling twists and you can only wonder if I could be amazed anymore. This book is a modern-day example of how writers easily toy and play games cleverly with their readers. In the early 2000s when puzzle mysteries began losing their popularity to pulp crime magazines and new thrillers focused more on violence and social realism, Higashino Devotion of Suspect X is a real mind game gem. ![]() |