5/28/2023 0 Comments The grishaverse![]() Alina is whisked away to Little Palace by the Darkling, whose power is similar to hers. But on her trip in the Shadow Fold, when her best friend is attacked, her dormant power is exposed to the world. The first series in the Grishaverse follows Alina Starkov, a not-good-for-anything girl. Shadow and Bone | Siege and Storm | Ruin and Rising ![]() Spoiler free, of course! THE BOOKS Shadow and Bone Trilogy If you would like to try out this brilliant series and don’t know where to start, here’s a short guide to understand it a little better. Filled with magical powers, a world with places inspired by landmarks of real world, exceptional characters involved in the most dangerous situations and their survival with aid of friendship, love, and relationships, the Grishaverse is truly a work of art. But trust me, the Grishaverse is much more to a dedicated reader. ![]() ![]() You might know people who have gushed about reading the Grishaverse by Leigh Bardugo, and not understand all the hype surrounding just a YA fantasy book series. ![]()
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5/28/2023 0 Comments Notorious by Minerva Spencer![]() ![]() And when he discovers a clandestine rival for Dru's affection, his temperature flares even hotter. Gabriel even finds himself challenged by her unusual philosophies. First there's the delicious flush of her skin every time she delivers a barb - and then the surprisingly sensual feel of her in his arms. Still, something about Drusilla has Gabriel intrigued. She's sharp-tongued, exasperating - and due to one careless moment - about to become his wife. And when Gabriel's heartless - and heart-pounding - proposal comes, it's enough to make Dru's formidable resolve crumble. So imagine her dismay when she finds herself in the clutches of a scoundrel, only to be rescued by Gabriel himself. ![]() But that doesn't stop the rush of desire she feels each time her best friend's brother, notorious rake Gabriel Marlington, crosses her path. Drusilla Clare is full of opinions about why a woman shouldn't marry. ![]() ![]() ![]() But as these ancient rulers defy one another in their quest to understand the powers of the strange elixir, they are haunted by a mysterious presence even older and more powerful than they, a figure drawn forth from the mists of history who possesses spectacular magical potions and tonics eight millennia old. In thismesmerizing, glamorous tale of ancient feuds and modern passions, Ramses has reawakened Cleopatra with the same perilous elixir whose unworldly force brings the dead back to life. Now immortal with his bride-to-be, he is swept up in a fierce and deadly battle of wills and psyches against the once-great Queen Cleopatra. From the iconic, bestselling author ofThe Vampire Chronicles-Ramses the Great, former pharaoh of Egypt, is reawakened by the elixir of life in Edwardian England. ![]() 5/27/2023 0 Comments Rush abbi glines![]() Rush has earned every bit of his bad-boy reputation. ![]() But Rush is back to tell his side of the story. Up in Flames: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #14) (Paperback):Īfter the worldwide success of Fallen Too Far and its two sequels, Never Too Far and Forever Too Far, Abbi Glines takes her readers back to the beginning with Rush Too Far.Įveryone in Rosemary Beach thinks they know how Rush Finlay and Blaire Wynn fell in love. The Best Goodbye: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #13) (Paperback): ![]() When You're Back: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #12) (Paperback): ![]() When I'm Gone: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #11) (Paperback): You Were Mine: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #9) (Paperback): One More Chance: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #8) (Paperback): Take a Chance: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #7) (Paperback): Simple Perfection: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #6) (Paperback): Twisted Perfection: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #5) (Paperback): ![]() Never Too Far: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #2) (Paperback):įorever Too Far: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #3) (Paperback): This is book number 4 in the The Rosemary Beach Series series.įallen Too Far: A Rosemary Beach Novel (The Rosemary Beach Series #1) (Paperback): ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Born in 1960, Simpson came of age as the flames of the Black Power and Pan-African movements blazed bright, the images of “ Black is Beautiful,” which embraced black hair and African features, became an integral part of her aesthetic sensibility. While the court sidesteps responsibility to its citizens, African-American artist Lorna Simpson restores pride and power to the people. The court’s rebuff ensures that employers and schools can continue to deny black men and women access on the basis of their hair – be it worn in dreads, afros, or any design that is not “in compliance” with racially determined standards of appearance. The supreme court effectively denied Jones and others who wear locs protection under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlaws any form of discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. CMS maintained that this traditional black hairstyle, which holds spiritual significance for some who wear it, was not in compliance with the company’s policy. On May 16, the United States supreme court refused to hear the case of Chastity Jones, an African-American woman whose job offer from Catastrophe Management Solutions (CMS) in Alabama was rescinded when she refused to shear off her locs. It is a point of beauty, pride, power, and politicisation, but black hair has also long been a target for racial bias and discrimination. ![]() 5/27/2023 0 Comments Sherrilyn mcqueen infinity![]() Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and YA fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series. I believe in you!ĭefying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn McQueen writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Don’t let anyone, including yourself, tell you that you don’t deserve your dream. First thing you do when you finish writing a novel.ġ8. Your favorite villain from literature.ġ6. ![]() The Kittens Who Hid From Their Mother by Louise Woodcock Thinking of writing, or spending time with my kids and friends. Not so much a question, but I’d like to high five Colleen Hoover on a most excellent job. If you could ask any other author, past or present, a question who would it be and what would you ask? ![]() Your favorite quality in an antagonist.ĥ. Your favorite quality in a protagonist.Ĥ. I’ve written a lot of books to Air Disasters and Ancient Aliens.ģ. ![]() In celebration, Sherrilyn Kenyon answered our 20 Questions offering a quick glimpse into her writers world. ![]() 5/27/2023 0 Comments Wishful drinking show![]() She lived with manic Roy and sobbing Pam, the names she gave to the two wildly divergent sides of her bipolar disorder. I personally hate the term "suffering from" - does anyone say they are "suffering from" diabetes? a heart condition?" I don't think Fisher ever used it. (Retrieved from nimh dot nih dot gov on December 27, 2016). What's the 18%? According to the National Institute for Mental Health of the National Institutes of Health, that's the percentage of American adults who, in any given year, are living with a mental illness. ![]() It is so good it was nominated for a Grammy for Spoken Word in 2009, losing to former Vice President Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" - and to be fair, global warming affects the 100%. ![]() "Wishful Drinking" as a listen is brilliant, laugh out loud funny, and - especially for those in the 18% - a bookmark-that-clip "at last someone isn't afraid to say it" picture of an intriguing life with mental illness. ![]() I thought it was mildly amusing but not terribly insightful or even memorable, a 3 or 3.5 out of 5. Before Audible, I'd read "Wishful Drinking" on paper. A couple of weeks ago, I thought it would be fun to listen to "Wishful Drinking" (2008) to get ready for Carrie Fisher's newest, "The Princess Diarist" (November 22, 2016). ![]() 5/27/2023 0 Comments Cool for the summer book![]() ![]() ![]() What’s the biggest lesson you’ve taken away from it? But if she’s finally got the guy, why can’t she stop thinking about the girl?ĭahlia, you’ve been publishing for years, with a number of YA books, anthologies, and a New Adult series. Lara has everything she ever wanted: a tight-knit group of friends, a job that borders on cool, and Chase, the boy of her literal dreams. A memory that becomes a confusing, disorienting present when Jasmine herself walks through the front doors of the school to see Lara and Chase chatting it up in front of the lockers. A memory of a confusing, romantic, strangely perfect summer spent with a girl named Jasmine. Maybe…flirting, even? No, wait, he’s definitely flirting, which is pretty much the sum of everything Lara’s wanted out of life.Įxcept she’s haunted by a memory. He’s tall, strong, sweet, a football star, and frankly, stupid hot. Lara’s had eyes for exactly one person throughout her three years of high school: Chase Harding. Today we’re pleased to welcome Dahlia Adler to the WNDB blog to discuss her YA novel Cool for the Summer, out May 11, 2021! ![]() 5/26/2023 0 Comments Swimming Lessons by Lili Reinhart![]() ![]() Reinhart auditioned twice for the role, first sending in an audition tape from her North Carolina home before appearing in person a month later. Series creator Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa originally sought out Kiernan Shipka for the role after seeing her work in Mad Men. On February 9, 2016, Reinhart was cast as Betty Cooper in The CW's teen drama television series Riverdale, based on the characters of Archie Comics. She also starred in the films Lilith (2011), Not Waving But Drowning (2012), The Kings of Summer (2013), Gibsonburg (2013), Forever's End (2013), Miss Stevens (2016), and The Good Neighbor (2016). Reinhart starred in the television pilot for Scientastic! (2010) and guest starred on the television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2011). Reinhart moved to Los Angeles when she was 18 years old to pursue acting and almost gave up after five months. She developed a love for singing, acting, and dancing at the age of 10, and asked her mom to drive her to New York City for auditions. ![]() She is of German and French descent and has stated her surname is of German origin. Reinhart was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in the nearby town of Bay Village. ![]() ![]() In 2020, she portrayed Grace Town in Chemical Hearts, a film adaptation of the novel Our Chemical Hearts by Krystal Sutherland. She is known for portraying Betty Cooper on The CW teen drama series Riverdale (2017–present) and Annabelle in Lorene Scafaria's black comedy crime drama film Hustlers (2019). Lili Pauline Reinhart (born September 13, 1996) is an American actress. ![]() 5/26/2023 0 Comments Johnny got his gun full book![]() ![]() ![]() Andrews, Scotland across from the Medieval History Institute where my colleague and I daily worked. Other occasions, they include the random traces of unshakeable friendship: the notebook for the second half of my book includes a listing of maritime themed cooking ware sold at the local fishery in St. The notebook that informed the first three chapters of The Black Radical Tragic contains five pages of dragonfly sketches, composed in Kasos, Greece as my friends and I watched nightly the bombing of Libya across the sea. Sometimes the levity of such notebooks’ contents betrays the grim context of their composition. ![]() Notational collage of this sort helps me to unpack problems of method and composition, form and content, the categories and concepts employed in dialectical thought. Mine aren’t so much diaristic, but rather working lists, larval thoughts, production notes for films that will never be made. If I don’t start crying it’s because I’ve got no eyes. ![]() |