6/10/2023 0 Comments Dragonswood by janet lee careyReview: Dragonswood is a strongly crafted novel that will appeal to fantasy fans who love a good classic quest and imaginative worlds populated with magical species. But staying with the mysterious huntsman poses risks of its own: Tess does not know how to handle the attraction she feels for him-or resist the elusive call that draws her deeper onto the heart of Dragonswood. As their pursuer draws ever closer they find shelter with a huntsman in the outskirts of the forbidden Dragonswood sanctuary. Accused of witchery, Tess and her two friends are forced to flee the violent witch hunter. But in times like these wanting more can be dangerous. Strong-willed Tess, a blacksmith’s daughter from a tiny hamlet, wants more for herself than a husband and a house to keep. As the uneasy pact between dragons, fairies, and humans begins to fray, the royal witch hunter with a hidden agenda begins a vengeful quest to burn girls suspected of witchcraft before a new king is crowned. Wilde Island is in an uproar over the recent death of its king. Official Summary: On Wilde Island, there is no peace between dragons, fairies, and humans.
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6/10/2023 0 Comments The maidens a novel authorLucy Foley, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Listįrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a spellbinding tale of psychological suspense, weaving together Greek mythology, murder, and obsession, that further cements “Michaelides as a major player in the field” ( Publishers Weekly).Įdward Fosca is a murderer. I loved this even more than I loved The Silent Patient and that's saying something!" "A deliciously dark, elegant, utterly compulsive read -with a twist that blew my mind. "Alex Michaelides’s long-awaited next novel, 'The Maidens,' is finally here.the premise is enticing and the elements irresistible." **THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** 6/10/2023 0 Comments The amber spyglass book reviewPromotional 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.New Release: The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks. A stunning beauty, she affects Dillon as no other ever has, but what fascinates him even more is that this tempting young lady is clearly desperate, and equally clearly lying about wanting to see the Register to fulfill the whim of an eccentric aunt. Until "Miss Priscilla Dalling" erupts into his life. His standing and aloofness make Dillon undeniably desirable to young ladies, but despite all the lures thrown his way, he remains uninterested - his attention unfixed. Now impeccably honest, he guards his hard-won reputation and is the Keeper of the Register of all racing horses in England. Years ago, an illicit scheme turned into a nefarious swindle, and only the help of his cousin, Felicity, and her husband, Demon, saved Dillon from ruin. Despite his dangerous air, Dillon is a man of sterling reputation, but it wasn't always so. There is nothing more fascinating than a darkly handsome rake, especially one as controlled and elusive as Dillon Caxton, protégé of Demon Cynster. And in this, Stephanie Laurens's newest novel, a passionate man and a daring woman confront the ultimate question. This amazing clan - and their friends - is a bold, powerful group of men who let nothing stand in their way when it comes to matters of the heart. Enter the unforgettable world of New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens, creator of the phenomenal Cynster family. Of all the luminaries aboard - an Italian ingénue, an American star, a reclusive director - only one holds Hal in thrall: Stella. An Italian Contessa asks him to assist on a trip of a lifetime - acting as a reporter on a tremendous yacht, skimming its way along the Italian coast toward Cannes film festival, the most famous artists and movie stars of the day gathered to promote a new film. Yet Stella vanishes all too quickly, and Hal is certain their paths won't cross again.īut a year later they are unexpectedly thrown together, after Hal receives an invitation he cannot resist. Together, they escape the crowded party and imagine a different life, even if it's just for a night. Hal and Stella are from different worlds, but their connection is magnetic. Here, on a rooftop above the city, he meets the mysterious Stella. One evening he finds himself on the steps of a palazzo, walking into a world of privilege and light. Rome, 1953: Hal, an itinerant journalist flailing in the post-war darkness, has come to the Eternal City to lose himself and to seek absolution for the thing that haunts him. From the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Paris Apartment and The Guest List, an evocative love story set along the Italian Riviera about a group of charismatic stars who all have secrets and pasts they try desperately - and dangerously - to hide. 6/9/2023 0 Comments Nightchaser by amanda bouchetAudible: The narrator did a really good job. I have one huge prediction that I can't wait to have proved or disproved. I am anxious to get my hands on the next books and see where this story will take us next. Nightchaser is a great start to what will likely be a fantastic series. I appreciated that the slow burn romance aspect from the other series was left out of this series and we got some adult sexy times in book 1. This book was exciting, captivating, and at times emotional. Nightchaser is a totally different type of book from the Kingmaker books, though still within the fantasy genre, but it is just as well written as the others. Since I read and loved the author's debut series Kingmaker Chronicles, I decided to buy and read this book as soon as it released and went into it completely blind. Unfortunately, this author releases books one year apart so now I have to wait until January 2020 for book 2. Nightchaser is book 1 in the new series, Endeavor, by Amanda Bouchet. In the Pittsburgh Public Schools' 12th grade curriculum, students study the effects of race and class in Bryce Courtenay's The Power of One. Suggestions for adapting this unit to other high school grade levels are included in Appendix F. Those students may be CAS or may gain entrance through teacher recommendation. Allderdice also offers AP English 3 for juniors and AP English 4 for seniors. In my high school there may be 3-5 sections each of Mainstream, Scholars, and CAS English per grade level. The total school population is 1450-1500 students with about 57% white and 43% other. Often, a scholars' class in my school will be made up of 16-18 white students and 6-10 Asian or African American students. Class size is between 22 and 28 students on average with a fairly even distribution of males and females. In the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the scholars are students who do not qualify for the gifted (CAS-Center for Advanced Studies) program but who are academically advanced and motivated. This six-week unit is designed for twelfth grade scholars. This unit addresses forms of government in the past and present in America and elsewhere utilizing Bryce Courtenay's The Power of One, acknowledged as the classic novel of South Africa. Bryce Courtenay's The Power of One: An Examination of Democratic and Other Political Values as Depicted in Literature by Elouise E. 6/8/2023 0 Comments Alice schertle websiteLittle Blue is a brave, helpful, and hopeful character young readers will root for. The simple, rhyming text opens the story with a sweet, fresh, old-fashioned tone and continues with effortlessly rhythmical lines throughout. Little Blue tells Piggy to climb in and takes a creative path to the school-one the bus couldn’t navigate-and with an adventurous spirit, gets Piggy there right on time. Little Blue Truck continues along, a bit envious, and finds Piggy crying by the side of the road, having missed the bus. The school bus is friendly, and so are her animal passengers, but when Little Blue Truck wishes aloud he could do an important job like hers, the school bus says only a bus of her size and features can do this job. Little Blue Truck is driving along the country road early one morning when he and driver friend Toad come across a big, yellow, shiny school bus. Little Blue Truck learns that he can be as important as the big yellow school bus. In the present day, a fishing boat off the coast of Alaska salvages a coffin from the icy waters. Masello deftly melds the story of what happens during and after the Revolution with the main story set in the present, providing one possible scenario for how one of the Romanovs could have escaped, and the deadly, unforeseen consequences that followed. For years, there have been rumors that some members of the Romanov line escaped execution and survived to secretly carry on the lineage. The family reigned from the 17th century until 1917, when the monarchy was overthrown during the February Revolution and the family was executed. The House of Romanov was the second and final imperial dynasty to rule over Russia. In case you are one of the five people on the plante who are not aware of the story of the Romanovs, here is a brief summary. At least five books that I have read in the last nine months have referenced the family in one way or another, often as a major plot point. In recent years, the subject seems to have grown even more prevalent. The mystery surrounding the Romanovs has long been a popular subject for fiction writers. 6/8/2023 0 Comments 12 years a slave memoirOnly one of Tibeats’ murder attempts is shown, though it is embellished for dramatic effect. Tibeats is inflated for the screen-the role is combined with other minor characters and played more as a crazy man than the bitter, angry man of Northup’s narrative. Northup’s time with William Ford is abridged, while the role of John M. The slaves Arthur and Clemens Ray are combined into one character, with the latter being rescued in New Orleans instead of the former. This results in shortcuts of storytelling and a muddying of facts that are often found in book-to-film adaptations.įor example, the slave trader Goodin is eliminated from the story, along with Northup’s experience in his possession. Out of necessity, though, the movie is not as concerned with factual detail as Solomon Northup was. The film is generally faithful to Northup’s memoir as a whole, even lifting some dialogue directly from the memoir, including Freeman’s heartless reasons for not selling Emily to William Ford. In addition to many other honors, it won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress for Lupita Nyong’o, who played Patsey. The film 12 Years a Slave, based on Northup’s memoir, was released in 2013 and went on to receive acclaim in the motion picture industry. |