Pirates! by Celia Rees7/8/2023 ![]() ![]() This is as swashbuckling a yarn as anyone could wish for.” - Adele Geras, The Guardian ![]() Bloomsbury’s characteristically stylish cover will appeal more to girls, but the title alone might draw boys to pick this one off the shelf. Rees is good at both landscape and seascape, and her lovers are touching without being sentimental. The book ends with happiness, hope and a delightful revelation. Many adventures ensue, of the kind that fans of this genre will love to read about. Bartolome the Brazilian, who is a terrific baddy and worth his weight in gold as far as this narrative is concerned. ![]() Her research is skilfully concealed so that the story reaches us clear and true, untarnished by any olde-worlde fustiness. “piracy is definitely in… Celia Rees is very good at reimagining the past in a way that doesn’t reduce it but which at the same time is devoid of the pishtushery that sometimes blights historical novels. ![]()
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By Yrsa Sigurdardóttir, and Philip Roughton, trans. ![]() A sky beyond the storm series order7/8/2023 ![]() ![]() Determined to stop the approaching apocalypse, she throws herself into the destruction of the Nightbringer. Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. ![]() At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning.īy his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. 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For those discovering the epic bestselling Dark Tower series for the first time-and for its legions of dedicated fans-an immensely satisfying stand-alone novel and perfect introduction to the series. ![]() Goth by otsuichi7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, dig a little deeper and their differences in terms of being human VS ‘non-human’ becomes clear such as the presence of their fears and whatnot. This then, allows the reader to ponder on topics like human cruelty and violence (because the real monsters here are ‘non-human’ humans), psychosis, and as implied earlier, what it takes to be human. These two are the aforementioned students who share a morbid obsession/fascination with killers and acts of violence, and on the surface, they appear to be of the same kind. “We were cruel, reptilian high school kids.”Įach short story involves a boy who views himself as ‘non-human’, and Morino, a girl who’s human but masquerades as non-human due to a past tragedy. Genre(s): Asian Literature, Horror, MysteryĪ collection of short stories following two Japanese students who share a morbid obsession/fascination with killers and acts of violence, Goth by Otsuichi isn’t my first foray into the Japanese horror genre but it’s certainly one of the best I’ve read that’s not originally a graphic novel. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, she, Giles, and an unlikely band of allies take their fight to the very mouth of Hell itself, desperately hoping to save Joyce and repel the evil spawn before Sunnydale becomes a demonic ground zero. With the Gatekeeper rapidly weakening, Buffy sends Willow and Cordelia to escort Xander along the Ghost Roads to the Gatehouse, which may hold his only hope of survival. And Xander lies mortally wounded from a failed attempt to free Joyce Summers from the clutches of the zealots who hold her hostage. In limbo, the Ghost Roads are crumbling, becoming weak and unstable where Hell and the Otherworld have begun seeping in, blurring the passages that lead to the human world. Led by the fanatical Il Maestro, the Sons of Entropy are assaulting the supernatural Boston mansion that holds back the realm of monsters, and stealing the life force from the besieged Gatekeeper. ![]() ![]() ![]() Seuss Enterprises listened and took feedback from our audiences including teachers, academics and specialists in the field as part of our review process. Seuss Enterprises’ catalog represents and supports all communities and families.” ![]() “Ceasing sales of these books is only part of our commitment and our broader plan to ensure Dr. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong,” the company said. In a statement, Dr Seuss Enterprises confirmed that And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street, If I Ran the Zoo, McElligot’s Pool, On Beyond Zebra!, Scrambled Eggs Super!, and The Cat’s Quizzer will be shelved indefinitely. Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist imagery. “These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Not that a person of any other orientation wouldn’t dive headfirst into this situation, but there is something particularly “disaster bi” about it.Īnd I don’t just mean that from the fun side of it. The premise is jam-packed with chaotic bi-energy. Never Ever Getting Back Together is no exception. In general, Gonzales’s work is a shining example of bisexual experience. Perfect on Paperand If This Gets Out are two of my favorite books. Sophie Gonzales is easily one of my favorite YA authors. 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Martin’s Press for a copy of Never Ever Getting Back Together in exchange for an honest review. ![]() Emotional intelligence bradberry7/6/2023 ![]() I received my bachelor of science in clinical psychology from the University of California – San Diego. in clinical and industrial-organizational psychology. ![]() Example engagements include Intel, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Fortune Brands, the Fortune Growth Summit, The Conference Board: Learning from Legends, and Excellence in Government. I’m a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence who speaks regularly in corporate and public settings. I’ve written for, or been covered by, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review. ![]() This book provides a captivating look at the things that matter most in life. 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