![]() ![]() ![]() Garth Stein, bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rainġ. And in settling that debt, in the magical, hopeful world of Lily and the Octopus, we will learn to live-and love-again. It is a profound exploration of grief-how we find ourselves lost, how we search for reason, how we sacrifice ourselves for our loved ones, all to avoid paying the octopus. "Steven Rowley’s touching, fresh, energetic novel isn’t simply another ‘boy and his dog’ story. In generous helpings of bittersweet humanity, Rowley has written an immensely poignant and touchingly relatable tale that readers (particularly animal lovers) will love." The intimacy of pet ownership is sweetly suffused throughout this heartwarming autobiographical fiction. "Sensitive, hilarious, and emotionally rewarding. And grab a tissue: THERE! WILL! BE! EYE! RAIN!" "Startlingly imaginative.‘Lily and the Octopus’ is a love story sure to assert its place in the canine lit pack.Be prepared for outright laughs and searing or silly moments of canine and human recognition. As Lily might say, ‘YOU! MUST! READ! THIS! BOOK!’" Reading this heart-wrenching but ultimately breathtaking novel was a very profound experience…. Critical Praise:"Lily and the Octopus is the dog book you must read this summer…. ![]()
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![]() I always thought of her as a favorite, then wondered why I thought that when I finished the books. There was a set of bookcases adjoining the adult genre fiction that was marked "YA", and during those three years, I started at the A's on one end and worked my way to Jane Yolen at the other end - I was especially interested in historical fiction and fairy tale retellings, and I must have read every single one at least twice even as I worked my way through all the books available there.Donna Jo Napoli was an interesting author - she wrote a few fairy tales that were interesting, but didn't quite appeal in the way some other authors' did, but I kept finding myself picking her books off the shelf anyway. ![]() ![]() Nearly every weekend and once or twice a week during summers, I rode my bike down and grabbed as many books as would fit in my basket. When I was a teenager, ages 14 through 17, I lived a half-mile from a library branch. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jung created some of the best known psychological concepts, including the archetype, the collective unconscious, the complex, and synchronicity. Jung considered individuation to be the central process of human development. The central concept of analytical psychology is individuation-the psychological process of integrating the opposites, including the conscious with the unconscious, while still maintaining their relative autonomy. He was a prolific writer, many of whose works were not published until after his death. His work has been influential in psychiatry and in the study of religion, philosophy, archeology, anthropology, literature, and related fields. Jung proposed and developed the concepts of extraversion and introversion archetypes, and the collective unconscious. ![]() Jung, was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded analytical psychology. Carl Gustav Jung (/jʊŋ/ German: ), often referred to as C. ![]() ![]() ![]() Beginning with four seminal ideas which were introduced in 1900 - the unconscious, the gene, the quantum and Picasso's first paintings in Paris - the book brings together the main areas of thought and juxtaposes the most original and influential ideas of our time in an immensely readable narrative. ![]() ![]() Unlike more conventional histories, where the focus is on political events and personalities, on wars, treaties and elections, this book concentrates on the ideas that made the century so rich, rewarding and provocative. breathtaking' SPECTATOR 'A magnificent achievement' LITERARY REVIEW TERRIBLE BEAUTY presents a unique narrative of the twentieth century. 'Breathtakingly entertaining, endlessly instructive, irresistibly enjoyable' THE TIMES 'A tour de force. Beginning with four seminal ideas which were introduced in. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She now finds herself facing an entirely different future as Lord Dakon's apprentice.Īlthough there are long hours of study and self-discipline, Tessia's new life also offers more opportunities than she had ever hoped for, and an exciting new world opens up to her. When treating a patient at the residence of the local magician, Lord Dakon, Tessia is forced to fight off the advances of a visiting Sachakan mage - and instinctively uses magic. But her life is about to take a very unexpected turn. ![]() Despite knowing that women aren't readily accepted by the Guild of Healers, Tessia is determined to follow in her father’s footsteps. In the remote village of Mandryn, Tessia serves as assistant to her father, the village Healer - much to the frustration of her mother, who would rather she found a husband. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Because Shakespeare may have gotten the story wrong, but we all still know how it ends. In this modern-day retelling of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet, Rosaline has been best friends with Rob ever since they. And when rumors start swirling about Juliet's instability, her neediness, and her threats of suicide, Rose starts to fear not only for Rob's heart, but also for his life. This is not how the story was supposed to go. Rose is devastated over losing Rob to Juliet. Juliet, who is gorgeous, vindictive, and a little bit wild.and who has set her sights on Rob. Juliet, who used to be Rose's best friend. Rose has been waiting for years for Rob to kiss her-and when he finally does, it's perfect. Rosaline knows that she and Rob are destined to be together. What's in a name, Shakespeare? I'll tell you: everything. THE NOVEL THAT INSPIRED ROSALINE-NOW A HULU MOVIEįrom the New York Times bestselling author of One Italian Summer and In Five Years comes an intensely romantic modern recounting of the greatest love story ever told-narrated by the girl Romeo was supposed to love. ![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Detective Carson O’Connor and her partner Michael Maddison are investigating a string of victims in an ongoing serial killer case. ![]() “I don’t fear pain,” Deucalion says at one point before his departure from the Tibetan hideaway after receiving bad news from a messenger. Deucalion is well acquainted with suffering. The story introduces us to Deucalion, a mysterious sleight-of-reality artist who has isolated himself in the Tibetan mountains for some time, living the lifestyle of a monk. Well, I must say, with Frankenstein, I lucked out with a hit. Plus, any time I would hear someone talk about his books, they always emphasized how hit or miss he is, and it seemed, at least based on the opinions I experienced, that he was more miss than hit. ![]() ![]() For me it was the literary equivalent to smearing ice cream and cake into Spaghetti. The first of Koontz’s catalog to reach my hands was a novel called Tick Tock, which attempted to mix slapstick comedy with horror. Partly because my last reading experience with him was not good. In fact, the paperback in the photo above has been on my shelf for nearly six to seven years, and finally I have gotten around to reading it. This book has been on my reading list for some time. ![]() ![]() ![]() He ends up traveling through time and the baby falls from his arms. Simon gets away, but something goes wrong when he tries to use his magic. ![]() Rielle asks Simon to take the baby to Borsvall.It’s a bit of a disasterous birth because Corien, the angel, is after the baby and Simon since they both have angel blood. ![]() Furyborn starts with Queen Rielle giving birth to a baby.If you can’t remember what happened in Furyborn and you need a refresher, then you’re in the right place. Read a full summary of Furyborn by Claire Legrand below. To find her, Eliana joins a rebel captain and discovers that the evil at the empire's heart is more terrible than she ever imagined.Īs Rielle and Eliana fight in a cosmic war that spans millennia, their stories intersect, and the shocking connections between them ultimately determine the fate of their world-and of each other. A bounty hunter for the Undying Empire, Eliana believes herself untouchable-until her mother vanishes. One thousand years later, the legend of Queen Rielle is a fairy tale to Eliana Ferracora. If she fails, she will be executed.unless the trials kill her first. ![]() To prove she is the Sun Queen, Rielle must endure seven elemental magic trials. Add it: Goodreads Goodreads Summary: When assassins ambush her best friend, Rielle Dardenne risks everything to save him, exposing herself as one of a pair of prophesied queens: a queen of light, and a queen of blood. ![]() ![]() From famous spoken word poet, artistic educator, and founder/CEO of Called to Move Brandon. Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing ISBN: 9781524870553 Number of pages: 96 Weight: 143 g Dimensions: 226 x 152 x 8 mm You may also be interested in. Buy Unraveling by Brandon Leake for 33.00 at Mighty Ape NZ. Universally relatable, surprisingly educational, and all around powerful, Unraveling is a collection of poetry inspiring us to slow down, breathe, and read between the lines. On the flip side, he encourages readers to look at something evil, and yet still see the beauty it holds. Throughout his collection, Leake asks readers to look at something beautiful, yet still see its flaws. 1 hour 44 minutes Summary Season 15 winner of Americas Got Talent, Brandon Leake, presents his debut poetry collection. In an era of self love, the ability to love oneself is only as effective as the ability to know oneself. Brandon is the first spoken word poet to compete on AGT and to receive the Golden Buzzer award in the first round, going on to win the entire competition!įrom famous spoken word poet, artistic educator, and founder/CEO of "Called to Move" Brandon Leake comes his debut poetry collection Unraveling. ![]() ![]() ![]() Season 15 winner of America's Got Talent, Brandon Leake, presents his debut poetry collection. ![]() ![]() When young Englishwoman Alice Wright moves to Kentucky during the Great Depression to marry a wealthy American, she’s a real fish out of water. It’s a very different novel from Me Before You, but it’s just as joyous. The Giver Of StarsĬontroversial, I know, but I think this most recent book of Jojo’s is her best. ![]() She isn't afraid to tackle difficult topics like poverty or assisted suicide, but writes about them with the lightest of touches. Her legions of fans worldwide love her books for their mix of humour and heartbreak, romance and drama and also their relatable characters. If you've not read this heartbreaking love story, or if you've read it and loved it but don't know which is Jojo's books to read next, here's the Good Housekeeping guide to her best novels. ![]() Me Before You made Jojo Moyes a household name. ![]() |