![]() It’s their own coming-out party, and it includes the apparent and immediate consequences. This particular novel deals with the announcement to the world from the bajillions of were-creatures that they exist. If you’ve been following the series, you know that all manner of supernatural beings exist in the world Harris created (adapted). The comedy that makes Harris’ novels so enjoyable is all but omitted from the TV show. Unlike our recent discussion about Dexter, True Blood has yet to come close to surpassing the novels in terms of quality. You may not have read the books, but we can almost be positive that you have at least heard of the HBO series, True Blood. The fact of the matter is that Harris makes us laugh, and we enjoy it when an author intentionally makes us laugh through comedy rather than the alternative…ĭEAD AND GONE ( Amazon), is the latest entry into the Sookie Stackhouse series about a girl (Sookie) who can read minds, and vampires who have come out of the coffin (Harris’ pun, not ours) and have announced themselves to the world. ![]() ![]() Yes, we have read the full Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Thrust onto the throne of Europe’s most treacherous imperial court, Sisi upsets political and familial loyalties in her quest to win, and keep, the love of her emperor, her people, and of the world. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister’s groom. ![]() ![]() With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry.įifteen-year-old Elisabeth, “Sisi,” Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. ![]() The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europe’s most powerful ruling family. * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Discover the “captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told” (Kathleen Grissom) love story of Sisi, the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph-perfect for fans of the Netflix series The Empress! ![]() ![]() ![]() And once the shaking stopped, night fell and Anchorage went dark. ![]() Streets cracked open and swallowed buildings whole. For four and a half minutes, the ground lurched and rolled. The story takes place spring of 1964 in Anchorage, Alaska, a modern-day frontier town yearning to be a metropolis until the community was jolted by the most powerful earthquake in American history, a catastrophic magnitude of 9.2. He’s known for writing and directing Universal’s Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Fox Searchlight’s Imagine Me & You, as well as writing The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and the sequel The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.Ĭoncordia co-founder Jonathan King will produce this project. ![]() Ol Parker has signed on to adapt Jon Mooallem’s recently released book This Is Chance!: The Shaking of an All-American City, A Voice That Held It Together, which Concordia Studio acquired the rights to develop and produce. ![]() ![]() Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition published long back. ![]() Unique Leather Bound Edition having Spine and corners bind with leather with Golden Leaf Printing on round spine. 282 CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE WITHOUT ANY EXTRA CHARGES, JUST CLICK ON MORE IMAGES FOR OPTIONAL COLORS and inform us your choice through mail. 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Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “That’s a rare bird you’ve got on board - that’s Czentovic.” I must have received this news with a rather blank look, for he went on to explain, “Mirko Czentovic, the world chess champion. As I was standing a bit apart from this hubbub, talking on the promenade deck with an acquaintance of mine, two or three flashbulbs flared near us - apparently the press had been quickly interviewing and photographing some celebrity just before we sailed. Visitors from shore shoved confusedly to see their friends off, telegraph boys in cocked caps dashed through the lounges shouting names, trunks and flowers were carried past, and inquisitive children ran up and down the companionways, the orchestra playing imperturbably on deck all the while. ![]() ON THE great passenger steamer, due to depart New York for Buenos Aires at midnight, there was the usual last-minute bustle and commotion. ![]() ![]() However, there is no more time for slip-ups. ![]() The starting XI has remained largely intact and that can take its toll in the latter stages of the draining Premier League marathon, especially with the pressure of Pep Guardiola's City hot on your heels. They've drawn their last three matches, the last of which was against bottom-of-the-table Southampton. ![]() What does the form say?Īrsenal in contrast, are stuttering. About Time offers a delightful return to the world of time travel and light comedy that distinguished Jack Finney’s all-time classic Time and Again.The protagonists of these 12 stories are well-meaning but at odds with their surroundings and their lives. Perfectly conditioned for a run at a third title in a row. They are fresh and well-rested, mentally and physically. No-one knows which of Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez or Phil Foden will start in attacking midfield in any particular game but, by this stage of the season, it doesn't really matter. ![]() The 22-year-old Norwegian beast is at the point of a side that, as per usual, is firing on all fronts at this stage of the season.Ī deep squad - the envy of most others, that affords for constant rotations throughout the campaign - helps. He has already equalled the Premier League scoring record for a 38-game season, held by Mo Salah, with 32, and there are still eight games left to play in the season. Erling Haaland (left) scored the match-sealing goal the last time these teams met. ![]() ![]() It's about old family wounds, next generation struggles, and a sense of place that's enviable in the way it wraps identity and belief systems into absolute connection with place, the past and the future. TOO MUCH LIP is the story of wise-cracking, externally tough as nails, Kerry Salter and her return to the family fold as her Pop lies dying. Delivered with touches of dark and light humour that frequently had me roaring with laughter, and moments that left me breathless with awareness of past cruelties, of lack of understanding and too many things we have been so unwilling to acknowledge or accept for such a long time, and how much we have missed out on because of that. it was a really enjoyable reading experience, providing insight, connection, recognition and an opportunity to learn. ![]() "The avalanche of bullshit in the world would drown her if she let it the least she could do was raise her voice in anger." For this reader, starting with that line in the blurb: Read for our f2f bookclub gathering this month, TOO MUCH LIP was a perfect book for a club like ours - triggering much discussion. ![]() ![]() In the first chapter hooks critiques Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique (1963) as being a limited one dimensional perspective on women's reality even if it is a useful discussion about the impact of sexist discrimination on a select group of women, college-educated, middle- and upper-class married white women, namely housewives. A need that came from the women's liberation movement being primarily structured around issues relevant to white women with class privilege. ![]() In the Preface to the New edition of the book, hooks outlines how she wrote the book as a response to the need for theory that took into account gender, race and class. The book was published in French in 2017. The "margin" in the title refers to hooks' description of black women as existing on the margins and their lives hidden from mainstream American society as well as not being part of mainstream feminist theory. The book confirmed her importance as a leader in radical feminist thought. ![]() Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center is a 1984 book about feminist theory by bell hooks. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is Gwyneth's loyalty, patience and love he needs. It's only when Gwyneth Rhys, the woman he loved and lost when his family banished him, holds out her hand to help him that he is able make that difficult journey and try to piece together his fractured family. But now his father is dead, and the Ware family is broken and as the heir he is being called home. He enlisted in the fight against Napoleon and didn't look back for six years. But at 22, he discovered his whole world was an elaborate illusion, and when Devlin publicly called his family to account for it, he was exiled as a traitor. ![]() They were kind, gracious, and shared the beauty of Ravenwood, their grand country estate, with lavish parties for the entire countryside. As a child, Devlin Ware thought his family stood for all that was right and good in the world. The handsome and charismatic Earl of Stratton, Caleb Ware, has been exposed to the ton for his clandestine affairs-by his own son. If you loved Bridgerton, youll adore Mary Balogh. As a child, Devlin Ware had thought his family stood for all that was right and good in the world. A new series by Mary Balogh, bestselling author of The Westcott series. ![]() ![]() The undisputed Queen of Regency romance is back with a brand new series perfect for fans of Bridgerton - discover New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh's Ravenswood series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers familiar with The Roman Mystery series will also be pleasantly surprised. This item: The Roman Mysteries Epic 10 Books Collection Box Set (Books 1 - 10) by Caroline Lawrence 6880 + Mystery of the Roman Ransom 2237 + Detectives in Togas 2281 Total Price: Add all three to Cart Some of these items dispatch sooner than the others. A brilliant glossary of Latin terms at the back of the book whets the appetite of younger readers but equally serves as a refresher for those already studying classical civilisation. ![]() ![]() She offers a modern approach to the study of classical history, her imagination and style sparking a life-long interest in the subject.Ĭhapters are kept short with cliff-hanger endings igniting the reader’s curiosity to read on. In his quest he must be as noble as Aeneas.Ĭaroline Lawrence weaves a plot full of twists and intrigue, inspiring and educating new generations of readers with her love of classical literature. Juba, a young boy running for his life, is forced to make life and death decisions in his bid to find a new home for his family. ![]() "You brought half-starved children out into a dark, wet, dangerous night and gave them false hope."Ĭaroline Lawrence's heart-wrenching story of young children fleeing a tyrannical dictator is as poignant in the 21st century as in the 1st century Roman Empire. ![]() |