I can't even begin to express how creepy her obsession with a wolf is. for YEARS before she ever finds out it's a boy or that things like werewolves exist. As I read this book I had the strange urge to lock up my German sheppard should Grace ever decide to visit my home because she really does fall in love with a dog. Shiver, the story of a girl drastically into beastiality, only to find out her wolf lover was really a boy. Suddenly my house was sparkling clean, my bills were filed away, I started playing Farm Story and reached level 13 in one day, I did my tax, I spent two hours chatting to the chatbott, Jabberwocky.Anything, and I mean ANYTHING to avoid the boredom of reading Shiver. I started reading this book and a curious thing happened.
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A shadowy group of people wanted Mark dead. She soon discovers that there is more to Mark’s death than meets the eye. Blum grieves, but she refuses to accept her fate. The most important thing in her life, her support and happiness, is taken from her. Then, in one devastating moment, Mark is killed before Blum’s eyes. Blum has a good life-a life that masks the terrible secrets of her childhood. She has been happily married to Mark for eight years, a perfect union. Blum rides a motorcycle, and likes to spend time with friends and her husband, Mark, a policeman. She is also the loving mother of two young children, adored by those around her for her kind heart, her strength, and her sharp wit. The riveting #1 bestseller from Austria: the story of an undertaker-a “vengeance goddess” with a dark past-who makes a vow to hunt down her husband’s murderers.īlum is a mortician-an outspoken woman in a male dominated profession. We’ll send you a handful of interesting San Antonio stories every morning. Ashby Place, (210) 733-7258, .Ĭoming soon: SA Current Daily newsletter. 18, The Public Theater of San Antonio, 800 W. This production by The Public Theater of San Antonio promises a heartwarming - and occasionally heartrending - journey of self-reflection which reminds us of the importance of opening our hearts to the holidays. Terrified by what he sees, Scrooge sets out on a quest to change his destiny. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. Scrooge revisits the miserable events of his childhood which catalyzed his December disdain, glimpses at the joyous holiday gatherings he has turned down and even witnesses his own lonely death. A Christmas Carol is one of Charles Dickens most loved books - a true classic and a Christmas time must-read. One Christmas Eve, after rudely declining an invitation to his nephew's Christmas party, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who lead him through the Christmases of his past, present and future. A cautionary tale for the ages, A Christmas Carol: The Musical follows Ebenezer Scrooge (Vincent Hardy), a selfish and curmudgeonly businessman with a seething hatred for the holiday season. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts who lead him through the Christmases of his past, present and future. Martin Wilson, author of We Now Return to Regular Life and What They Always Tell Us What's even more pleasurable is being in the hands of a writer who knows how to tell a story, who knows how to create complex characters, and who brings honesty and love to every page of his debut. Jake Powell's journey from wide-eyed innocence to self-actualization is a pleasure to witness. Chris Shirley's Playing by the Book is winning, witty, touching, and full of life. Bob Smith, author of Openly Bob, Selfish and Perverse, and Remembrance of Things I Forgot This moving, funny, and sexy young adult novel also illuminates how combining Christian fundamentalism and a gay love story can produce another very Good Book." Chris Shirley's Playing by the Book is beautifully written and vividly conveys a journey of self-discovery. Patrick Ryan, author of The Dream Life of Astronauts and Send Me Playing by the Book reminds us of how rewarding it can be to climb into someone else's head." Jake Powell is both earnest and skeptical, curious and guarded, and he tells his story with an endearing humility that–somehow–avoids the sarcasm that has become the norm. Chris Shirley's debut novel, but the most remarkable thing may be its voice. Alex Sanchez, Author of The God Box and Boyfriends with Girlfriends Chris Shirley tells a story I loved curling up with, featuring one of the most endearing teen protagonists I've read in years.” Interestingly there is a huge market for antiquities, and curiously art, drugs, and arms often travel together in the international black-market. 11.Īrmed with a classics degree from Bucknell University, a law degree and a master’s degree in classics from Columbia University, and a master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College, Bogdanos found himself in Bagdad and assigned to recover stolen antiquities that had been looted from the Iraq National Museum during the battle of Baghdad. He had prosecuted some heinous crimes in New York before being recalled to active duty following the attacks on the U.S. Bogdanos was a New York City Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. I had been to a talk by Matthew Bogdanos, author of Thieves of Bagdad. All month there are activities, lectures, and discussion built around this book.Īs soon as I started reading, I was reminded of another book I had read about 15 years ago. It is a journey that explores the moral ground of archeology, and it asks tough questions-who owns or has the right to what has been left behind?įinders Keepers, A Tale of Archaeological Plunder and Obsession is the 2023 One Book One Valley selection of the Estes Valley Library. He draws you in and takes you along on a journey that uncovers more than ancient artifacts. And I love a book that tells a good story.Ĭolorado author Craig Childs checks all of those boxes. Along with other summertime reading, I’ve re-read the first three books in the series and thought I’d give you a quick rundown.īy all means, if you read the books – and they’re very rewarding, if very dark – read them in order. While I liked “Mystic River” and, to some extent, “Shutter Island,” which came out two years later, in 2003, it is Lehane’s early work, the gritty and often downbeat series of novels about Kenzie and Gennaro, that remain my favorites.Ī few weeks ago I mentioned that I was indulging in my irregular habit of re-reading the Patrick and Angie books. But the acclaim that greeted “Mystic River” elevated Lehane out of the ranks of typical crime novel writers. The first, “A Drink Before the War,” won the Shamus Award, one of the highest accolades for published mysteries. His previous books, revolving around the Boston private investigator duo of Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, were met with awards and acclaim. A decade ago, “Mystic River” became a best-selling, highly praised novel for its author, Dennis Lehane, and changed the way the public perceived him – and maybe the way he perceived himself. Drama Biography & autobiography: film, television, music, theatre. Actors Great Britain Theatre Biographies. Subjects: Olivier, Laurence 1907-1989 Henry V. He is also an admired translator of works from the classics to opera for Jonathan Miller at the English National Opera. Biography: Biographer Anthony Holden was an award-winning newspaper columnist and editor before becoming a full-time writer and broadcaster. It is written by the author of "Charles, Prince of Wales", "Their Royal Highnesses" and "The Queen Mother". Summary: This is a biography of Laurence Olivier, the actor, director, impresario, founder of the National Theatre, Oscar-winning film star and the first peer in the history of the profession. Notes: Originally published: London : Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1988. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Tchaikovsky:: A Biography Anthony Holden 4.01 85 ratings13 reviews Written for the layman, this new biography of the worlds most popular composer contains previously unrevealed material gathered from Russian files about his probable suicide at the age of 53 after being threatened with the exposure of his homosexuality. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Danglars will become captain of the Pharaon once Dantes is removed, Fernand aspires to win Mercedes' love, and Caderousse is a jealous neighbor of Dantes. These three enemies are Danglars, Fernand Mondego, and Caderousse. They write a letter falsely incriminating him in a Bonapartist plot (the royalists are currently in power). His success has earned him three conspiring enemies. In addition, Dantes has plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes who has awaited his return from sea with great anxiety and love.ĭantes will not get the chance to realize his bright future, however. His father's financial situation as well as his own will be greatly ameliorated. He thus plans to make Dantes officially the next captain of the ship.ĭantes future is thus promising. He finds that the captain has died en route, and Dantes has assumed the post with admirable skill. He has just returned from a journey aboard the Pharaon. The novel begins with the handsome young sailor Edmond Dantes. I have not finished a single book of A Song of Ice and Fire, but I loved The World of Ice and Fire, that book that was nothing but worldbuilding. I own every single book in the Wheel of Time series (except Crossroads of Twilight, because that shit sucked), for example, and I am a long-running fan of Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar books. And if there are two SFF tendencies that I love, it would be “really long series” and “tons of worldbuilding”. Here’s where I’m coming from: I love reading, in general, and science fiction and fantasy, in particular. But after listening to I Don’t Even Own A Television’s episode about Outlaw of Gor (the sequel to this book), I decided to take a look at the first book in the series to see how bad it was. Nor do I usually force myself to read books that I hate. I don’t usually take so much time reviewing a book. Wow, this cover definitely isn’t degrading to women. Spiritual Content- A couple Scriptures are read Talks about God ‘H’s are not capitalized when referring to God Mentions of God Mentions of prayers & praying Mentions of Bibles & Bible reading Mentions of blessings A few of churches & clergymen A few mentions of sins Series: Connected to “The Hope of Azure Springs”. She wants to find the rightful owner of the letter and yet she finds herself caring-perhaps too much-for the one who wrote it.” When Penny's undertaking leads her to the intriguing man who touched her soul with his words, everything grows more complicated. In a moment of desperation, he began to write, never really expecting a reply. All he wanted to do was run and never look back. He certainly didn't expect a happy ending after what he had done. Thomas left his former life with no intention of ending up in Azure Springs, Iowa. It becomes her mission to place this lost letter into the hands of its intended recipient. When a letter from a brokenhearted man to his one true love falls into her hands, Penny seizes this chance to do something heroic. Still she dreams of something more-a bit of intrigue, a taste of romance, or at least a touch less loneliness. Dead ends are a reality for clerks at the Dead Letter Office. “For three years, Penny Ercanbeck has been opening other people's mail. |