From that single beginning, Ferguson's life will take four simultaneous and independent fictional paths. On March 3, 1947, in the maternity ward of Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, Archibald Isaac Ferguson, the one and only child of Rose and Stanley Ferguson, is born. This audiobook contains exclusive bonus material in the form of an interview with the author. A sweeping story of birthright and possibility, of love and the fullness of life itself. His greatest, most provocative, most heartbreaking, most satisfying work. Paul Auster's first novel in seven years. Graceful and eloquent, it's a touching story of how a life can be dramatically altered by the choices you make. Narrated by the award-winning author himself, this epic tale invites you into a world where the fate of a single person takes four different turns. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2017
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But when he and the other surviving children start to exhibit powers, they must learn to work together if they hope to stop the atrocities from the past from happening again. Now two years later, young survivor Braxton is trying to pick up the pieces of his life while living aboard a colony ship. Now two years later, y Keith Yagerman sends us on an epic new space adventure with Braxton Rogers and the Brave New Beyond! A colony is attacked by a strange mysterious enemy, abducting all the colonists but inexplicably leaving behind four children. Keith Yagerman sends us on an epic new space adventure with Braxton Rogers and the Brave New Beyond! A colony is attacked by a strange mysterious enemy, abducting all the colonists but inexplicably leaving behind four children. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars After some digging around, Chip discovers that he, too, is adopted and the fact that they are both adopted is tied to why they both received the mysterious notes. But when his friend Chip Winston receives the exact same letter they begin to question it. Jonah at first believes it to be a prank. Who sent it? Where did it come from? What does it mean? The letter does not contain a signature or a return address. That is, until the mysterious letter arrives-the letter that contains just six words: YOU ARE ONE OF THE MISSING. Jonah is adopted and has known this fact for a while but it’s never been a big deal for him because his parents have always been open about it to him. His family consists of a slightly annoying but smart younger sister named Katherine and a mom and dad who love him unconditionally. In Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Found, Jonah Skidmore feels like an ordinary thirteen-year-old boy. I will forever be a sucker for anything Jaymin Eve and this might have been one of my favorite series of hers so far. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations. Reborn is full-length (115k) words and is the final in the Shadow Beast Shifters series and does not end on a cliff-hanger. If you like sexy, dark paranormal romances with humor, steam, action, a tough heroine, and an antihero, this is for you. And when I figure out who stole my memories, they’re going to wish they never messed with Mera Callahan. I need to get to the bottom of this mystery. It’s my nature, after all.Īs I search out random growls, flutters in my chest, and a suspicion that there’s so much more going on than I could even imagine, I sense that I’m racing against an unknown clock. Whoever did this to me should have known I’d pick at it until it bled. Someone messed with me, and no matter how often I’m told to forget it and move on as Torin’s mate, there’s no way I can. I’m being lied to, missing weeks and months of time. Funny how quickly dreams turn into nightmares. My childhood dreams were finally a reality. I’d all but given up, until a quirk of true mate genetics gifted me a true mate like no other. Of course, that dream existed before my father betrayed the pack and turned me into their punching bag. Growing up in Torma, the strongest of the shifter packs, I wanted nothing more than to find my true mate and live my best life. So, why does it taste like ash on my tongue? I finally have the life I always dreamed of. The epic conclusion to the Shadow Beast Shifters. Relishing the task of reigniting Hattie's Christmas spirit, Dolly suggests they create a wish list of all the things the season can offer, and with the helpful hands of Wynbridge's resident handyman, Beamish, Hattie finds her frosty exterior is starting to thaw.Īs Wynbridge prepares for its most spectacular Christmas yet, will Hattie leave snowy England behind for life in a sunnier clime, or will she in fact realise that her heart's desire lies much closer to home? But for Hattie, whose Christmas cheer has long since run out, it'll take more than mince pies and mistletoe to open her heart to the season once more. Upon Hattie's arrival, holiday preparations are in full swing. Luckily, Hattie's long-time friend Dolly is on hand to help and invites Hattie to spend one last holiday in the small, festive town of Wynbridge, determined to give her a Christmas to remember. Even more so when her high-flying boyfriend announces he's landed his dream job in Abu Dhabi and asks her to move with him. ***The sparkling Christmas novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain!***Īfter being let go from her job in a swanky hotel just weeks before Christmas, Hattie is feeling lost. As if it wasn't bad enough that their romantic getaway has been sidetracked, demons are now dogging their every step, and it is becoming harder to tell friend from foe. Now Magnus and Alec must race across Europe to track down the Crimson Hand and its elusive new leader before the cult can cause any more damage. A cult that was apparently founded by Magnus himself. But as soon as the pair settles in Paris, an old friend arrives with news about a demon-worshipping cult called the Crimson Hand that is bent on causing chaos around the world. The Red Scrolls of Magic is a Shadowhunters novel.Īll Magnus Bane wanted was a vacation-a lavish trip across Europe with Alec Lightwood, the Shadowhunter who against all odds is finally his boyfriend. Print The Red Scrolls of Magic (#1 The Eldest Curses)įrom #1 New York Times bestseller Cassandra Clare and award-winner Wesley Chu comes the first book in a new series that follows High Warlock Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood as they tour the world after the Mortal War. In addition to many Christie-inspired spoofs and pastiches, from Murder by Death to Knives Out, Agatha Christie’s work has also influenced multiple serious detective stories. Christie popularised the country house mystery, and the trope of gathering all the suspects together in one place for the denouement is strongly associated with Christie’s work. But who was Agatha Christie? Who was Agatha Christie?Īgatha Christie’s work was hugely influential, not only on the detective genre, but on broader popular culture she’s been parodied in everything from The Simpsons to Muppets Tonight. I’ve loved Agatha Christie’s work ever since I watched my first episode of Poirot starring David Suchet (one of the best castings in literary adaptation history), and spent lockdown rereading my favourite Christie mysteries. In her long and prolific career, Christie wrote 66 novels and 14 short story collections, as well as several plays, one of which, The Mousetrap, is the longest-running play in history. The Queen of Crime, the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, the best-selling novelist of all time - even people who don’t read detective novels know the name Agatha Christie. I feel that all too often Christian girls are sent mixed messages. What inspired you to take this project on?ĭS – I’m so thankful for this opportunity to create strong and courageous role models for young women. Merry will go to any length to save the outlawed children of Ellsworth from the treacherous King John.ĭauntless – #newrelease medieval adventure/romance by Dina Sleiman #amreading Tweet This It’s the story of Merry Ellison, left on her own after her family was killed in a struggle against the King of England. QPQ – Tells us about your new release, Dauntless.ĭS – Dauntless is a YA inspirational medieval adventure/romance and the first book in my series, Valiant Hearts. QPQ – Welcome to the Quid Pro Quills, Dina!ĭS – Hello and thanks for having me today. At the back of the book, there are additional notes about the real story of the Yankee soldier, and the meaning of Passover. This splendid book will give readers a great deal to think about. Looking for books by Elka Weber See all books authored by Elka Weber, including Yankee at the Seder, and One Little Chicken, and more on. This memorable tale is based on the true story about a Jewish Yankee soldier who celebrated the Seder with a Virginian Jewish family just after the end of the Civil War. He discovers that such holy times remind us to set our anger aside so that we can see things in a new light. During the course of the evening, Jacob comes to appreciate what the Seder and Passover represents to his people. Being a hospitable and kind woman, Jacob’s mother invites the soldier to celebrate the Seder with their family that evening. Jacob is sitting on the porch eating a piece of matzoh when a Yankee soldier, a Jewish Yankee soldier, arrives at the doorstep. It is all over through, and no one is sure what will happen next. Living in Virginia ten-year-old Jacob feels that he is on the losing side, and he wishes that he could show the Yankees a thing a two about how tough true Confederates are. The Yankee at the Seder Elka Weber Illustrated by Aadam Gustavson Picture Book Ages 4 to 8 Tricycle Press, 2009, 978-1-58246-256-1 It is the day before Passover and the American Civil War is finally over. Her most recent, Small Town Monsters, is a YA Latinx horror novel that published in September 2021 through Random House’s Underlined imprint. Additionally, Bustle listed her as one of the “Top Nine Latinx Authors to Read for Women’s History Month 2017,” and Diana Rodriguez Wallach is a multi-published author of young adult novels. The first book in the series, Proof of Lies, has been optioned for film and was chosen as a finalist for the 2018 International Thriller Awards for Best Young Adult Novel. Additionally, Diana is the author of the Anastasia Phoenix Series (Entangled Publishing), a trilogy of young adult spy thrillers. Her next YA horror, Hatchet Girls, will publish in hardback in Fall 2023 through Random House’s Delacorte imprint. Diana Rodriguez Wallach is a multi-published author of young adult novels. |