![]() ![]() Second is at the helm and changing history up. After they narrowly escape an iceberg, they see the ship coming back for them from the south when it was headed North. Henry Hudson surrenders to the mutineers and agrees to go on a shallop with a few other shipmates to find the Northwest Passage. With a planned mutiny of Henry Hudson onboard, Jonah and Katherine need to figure out how to save history. With a futuristic exact John Hudson costume being worn by Jonah, he is the perfect John Hudson and Katherine is invisible. Jonah is supposed to act like John Hudson, Henry Hudson’s son on his ship The Discovery. The fourth book in The Missing Jonah and Katherine are sent to 1611 to fix (and save) the year 1600. Hello! I finished Torn over spring break so I shall review it for you. ![]()
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![]() ![]() 30, 2001 After five adventures for Boston shamus Patrick Kenzie and his off-again lover Angela Gennaro ( Prayers for Rain, 1999, etc.), Lehane tries his hand at a crossover novel that’s as dark as any of Patrick’s cases. And then there is Dave, who came home the night Jimmy's daughter died covered in someone else's blood.Ī tense and unnerving psychological thriller, Mystic River is also an epic novel of love and loyalty, faith and family, in which people irrevocably marked by the past find themselves on a collision course with the darkest truths of their own hidden selves. MYSTIC RIVER by Dennis Lehane RELEASE DATE: Jan. His investigation brings him into conflict with Jimmy, who finds his old criminal impulses tempt him to solve the crime with brutal justice. Mystic River Mystic River: Lehane, Dennis: 9780688163167: : Books Skip to main content. ![]() ![]() When Jimmy's daughter is found murdered, Sean is assigned to the case. And Dave is trying to hold his marriage together and keep his demons at bay - demons that urge him to do terrible things. Jimmy is an ex-con who owns a corner store. Twenty-five years later, Sean is a homicide detective. Dennis Lehane’s masterful new novel revisits the terrain of ‘Mystic River’ In ‘Small Mercies,’ Lehane takes readers back to racially tense 1970s Boston, where a fearless mother searches. After five adventures for Boston shamus Patrick Kenzie and his off-again lover Angela Gennaro ( Prayers for Rain, 1999, etc.), Lehane tries his hand at a crossover novel that’s as dark as any of Patrick’s cases. ![]() One boy got into the car, two did not, and something terrible happened - something that ended their friendship and changed all three boys forever. But then a strange car pulled up to their street. When they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends. ![]() ![]() In addition this collection includes a spirited attack on his enemies and a defense of his theater, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles. The Misanthrope is his acknowledged masterpiece, and The Clever Women his last, and perhaps best-constructed, verse piece. The School for Wives was his first great success Tartuffe, condemned and banned for five years, his most controversial play. Actor, director, and playwright, Moliere (1622-73) was one of the finest and most influential French dramatists, adept at portraying human foibles and puncturing pomposity. ![]() This unique volume brings together four of Moliere's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Print The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other PlaysĪuthor(s): Molière Maya Slater (Translator) ![]() ![]() ![]() When the little girl demanded to know why her favorite author’s books were not available in English, Cunningham set about the task of tracking down Funke’s latest title at that time, Herr der Diebe. Thanks to a young German girl living in Britain, Funke was brought to the attention of Barry Cunningham, Publisher and Managing Director of the Chicken House, now an imprint of Scholastic. ![]() Funke’s own success is now international, demonstrating the universal appeal – and power – of her storytelling. But disappointment in the way some of the stories were told, combined with her desire to draw fantastic creatures and magical worlds rather than the familiar situations of school and home, inspired her to write her own stories.Īs a reader, Funke has always loved good fantasy, particularly such modern classics as J.R.R. 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But her brother, Ian, isn’t about to let her forget, and his constant needling leads to arguments and even a fistfight between the two once inseparable siblings. Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, RomanceĪddie is visiting Ireland for her aunt’s over-the-top destination wedding, and hoping she can stop thinking about the one horrible thing she did that left her miserable and heartbroken-and threatens her future. There will be a giveaway at the bottom of the post. This tour is being hosted by Fantastic Flying Book Club. Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch. ![]() ![]() Vincenzo came to us with a William Gibson book. 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Amazon’s sci-fi series The Peripheral delivers a mind-bending, time-twisting thriller inspired by the work of visionary author William Gibson, with some of the genre’s most celebrated filmmakers collaborating behind the camera to bring its unique tale to the screen. ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. ![]() Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread.Wed at 1pm, Sonora Reyes Author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School. ![]() ![]() Not into writing? Lamott has still got your back. This book basically gives you a road map for making it through any kind of writing assignment, plus it offers instructions for surviving when you need to do some literary off-roading. Good news-when the dementors of writer's block are closing in, Anne Lamott will spring into action and defend you. ![]() Love it or hate it, writing can feel like a big task, especially if you're facing down your end-of-semester research paper or, you know, your first novel. Lamott herself is like a cross between a cool, crazy aunt and a writing Patronus. Subtitled "Some Instructions on Writing and Life," Lamott's book is part writing instruction manual, part how-to guide to life, and part hilarious memoir. Or maybe you hate writing, and you wouldn't do it for a living even if it did come with fame, fortune, and a Manhattan apartment to die for.Įither way, Anne Lamott's Bird by Bird has something for you. ![]() Maybe all you've ever wanted is to be like Richard Castle, who happily whips out mystery novels while advising the NYPD, squeezing in the occasional book signing between falling in love with Beckett and spending his millions. ![]() ![]() Highlighting similarities in the women’s backgrounds, Wyllie provides a distinctive prism through which to view the period. ![]() “Among the thousands of books about Nazism,” writes Wyllie, “barely a handful focus on the wives of the leading figures in Hitler’s regime.” Redressing that imbalance, Wyllie tells the stories of the wives of Goering, Goebbels, Himmler and others, charting the trajectory of each from first becoming involved in the movement through the war and beyond, into “the postwar twilight of denial and delusion”. 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With everything she loves at stake, Maddie must confront shocking truths about the dangers lurking beneath Havenfall – and discover who she really is. Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds-each with their own magic-together. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland crafts a breathtaking new contemporary fantasy perfect for fans of Melissa Albert and Holly Black. What’s worse is that Maddie’s friend Brekken stands accused of the murder. The girl sworn to protect it-at any cost. When a body is found on the grounds, the volatile peace brokered between these worlds is irrevocably compromised. ![]() She saved the Inn at Havenfall-a sanctuary between magical worlds hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado-from the evil Silver Prince. Maddie Morrow thought her problems were over. Beneath the beautiful, sprawling manor in Colorado lie hidden gateways to other worlds, some long-sealed by ancient magic. New York Times bestselling author Sara Holland continues her blockbuster contemporary fantasy series with this unforgettable sequel to Havenfall. But the Inn is much more than a hotel, and life in Havenfall isn't without its secrets. Summers at Havenfall’s famous Inn are Maddie Marrow's only solace from her dysfunctional existence. 'Sara Holland is a fierce storyteller' STEPHANIE GARBER ![]() From the New York Times bestselling author of Everless comes a thrilling contemporary fantasy series about the safe haven between worlds – and the girl sworn to protect it. ![]() |