![]() ![]() Pair this with James Preller's Justin Fisher books or Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series." - Booklist "Probert's finely detailed, expressive illustrations depict the club's racially diverse makeup. Whatever it moves you to do, you'll find Pickle to be inspired fun." - Matthew Holm, co-creator of Babymouse and Squish "Baker writes with a light and lively hand, depicting a realistic urban setting peopled with engaging characters from various ethnic backgrounds." - The Horn Book "Sure to please anyone with a puckish sense of humor or a hankering for innocent prank ideas." - Kirkus Reviews "Even though this is a fast-paced, humorous story, it tackles the true meanings of friendship. ![]() kids eat this book up with a spoon." - Elizabeth Bird, Fuse #8, New York Public Library "Reading Pickle makes me want to fill an entire school waist-deep with bean dip stage an impromptu zombie attach during lunchtime wear a cowbow hat while driving a herd of house cats through the halls. "Pickle is fun and hilarious! The pranks pulled off are so fantastically fun that it's almost dangerous to let kids read it." - Chris Rylander, Sid Fleischman Humor Award Winner and author of The Fourth Stall series "A book that I simply cannot keep on my library shelves. ![]()
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6/29/2023 0 Comments The Adulterants by Joe Dunthorne![]() The we hit our thirties, Garthene got pregnant and we started going to viewing. Throughout our twenties, it had been embedded in our world view that even to talk about property was death itself- the clue was the word mortgage “death pledge” in French. This aspect of the book gives it its best paragraph Ray, the first person protagonist, is a tech writer, churning out pay-per-word reviews of electronic products for websites, married to a heavily pregnant ICU nurse, the two of them part of Generation Rent and searching with success for a small house they can afford – being outbid on the last family home at this price point anywhere within the M25 (a distinctly ugly masionette). ![]() ![]() A short, uninvolving and lightweight story – which (not inaccurately) describes itself on the flyleaf as dissecting the urban millennial psyche of a man too old to be an actual millennial” with “wry affection. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Severance by ling ma![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She says, “I have always lived in the myth of New York more than its reality. I’m writing this reflection as a two-part series: the first (below) on New York and the second on routine, both key themes in Severance.Ĭandace's evaluation of her experience in New York immediately struck me when I was reading Severance. Instead, I want to share the passages in Severance that resonated with me: the moments I felt as if Ma was reaching into my brain and putting words to emotions I’ve struggled to name. There are countless fantastic reviews of Severance out there. The story oscillates between Candace’s life in New York as the plague worsens and her later experiences with a band of survivors, driving through the Midwest and seeking refuge. A global pandemic strikes Shen Fever forces its victims to repeat the same, monotonous task until they die doing so. ![]() The novel follows Candace Chen, a woman in her late twenties living in New York. Severance touched me like every glowing review promised it would. I couldn’t ignore the promise of a captivating immigrant narrative, the post-apocalyptic vibe, the familiar settings - split between New York City and the Midwest (the two places I’ve called home) - and the New York Times “Notable Book of 2018” sticker on the cover. Zombie narratives are typically not my thing, but I uncharacteristically picked up Ling Ma’s Severance in a recent book haul. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Anne golon books![]() ![]() Who? I recognized all the names except that one. I was reading a review for some book (I've forgotten which one), and one of the reviewers said her favorite French authors were _, _, _, and Sergeanne Golon. Just look at the cover, right? Please allow me to explain. The climax of the book is a decision by the French court which has an impact on the whole of the rest of the story - destined to move to the dangerous streets of Paris for the second book. One of the scenes in the book sees Angélique and Joffrey attend the wedding of Louis XIV and his queen, Marie-Therese.Īs Angélique and Joffrey tangle with powerful forces, it is a classic and gripping adventure story, but we also learn about the couple's tender and often unpredictable relationship. The book also tells of Angélique's first meetings with two crucial characters - King Louis XIV of France and Joffrey. ![]() Angélique de Sance de Monteloup, a vibrant twelve-year-old tomboy, is the daughter of a simple nobleman impoverished by taxes and other burdens.Īngélique joins the local peasant children in their games, ranges the ancient forests and swamps of Poitou and when bandits visit destruction and rapine on the humble villagers, our heroine's leadership qualities come to the fore for the first time. The story begins in 1648 during a time of insurrection, terror and revolt in a divided France. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments On the road book jack kerouac![]() ![]() ![]() It portrays the life that I have often come to associate with America itself free spirits out of home, living life on the means they have, running around from one woman to another, from one marriage to another, having a house and a wife and kids in each state, living recklessly, irresponsibly, with no worry for tomorrow, with no regard for the past, with no sense of duty to the society, with no love for the family. If that is not possible, please use the links on the page and support us. ![]() We encourage you to buy books from a local bookstore. It is a bustling, energy-filled three hundred pages, that crisscrosses the continent of America thrice, that has Sal Paradise go on numerous personal adventures with Dean Moriarty and ‘the gang’ of a bunch of American men and their girls, involving mainly drinks and sex, poverty and hitchhiking, jazz and beat, and being absolutely wild. Jack Kerouac’s cult classic falls squarely under this category. Some books are known more by their quotes, snippets of awesome that become bigger than the author and the source and find their immortality in Facebook posts, WhatsApp statuses and wallpapers on the screens of the many digital devices we use. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart![]() ![]() ![]() It wasn’t that McCandless had mistaken a toxic plant for an innocuous one, but that he had been done in by mold. Hirsch plays the dying McCandless with chilling realism as the gaunt, emaciated, and disoriented traveler starves to death.Īlthough many presumed McCandless died from eating some poisonous berries, Krakauer argues otherwise. He wrote in his journal, “EXTREMELY WEAK, FAULT OF POT. One morning, McCandless apparently woke up in intestinal distress - vomiting, delirious, and seriously ill. ![]() Unbeknownst to McCandless, he was about to learn an even harsher lesson from Mother Nature about the perils of subsisting off plants. But, according to Krakauer, McCandless was still burning far more calories than he was taking in and the calorie deficit was beginning to take its toll. He was fairly successful at killing small game with a. In 1992, emboldened by past travel and the writings of Tolstoy, Pasternak, London, Gogol, and Thoreau, he set out to escape completely from consumerism and technology by living by himself in his own private piece of America.īy the end of the film, we see McCandless, attempting to live off the land in the Alaskan wilderness. McCandless, an intelligent East Coast kid with a college education, was a philosopher in a young man’s body. One of the most terrifying film performances of recent memory would have to be Emile Hirsch’s 2007 portrayal of the true story of Christopher McCandless in Into the Wild, based on Jon Krakauer’s non-fiction story of the same name. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Keyes daniel![]() ![]() Charlie comes to see himself reflected in Algernon, as they are both caught in the cage of this experiment and not treated as individuals. He races Algernon and eventually wins against him, surpassing Algernon in intelligence. When he meets Algernon, he learns that Algernon needs to run a maze in order to eat, and Charlie thinks that is unfair. Meanwhile, Charlie has developed a sense of kinship with the lab mouse Algernon, who underwent the same procedure that Charlie did. ![]() ![]() ![]() He also crosses Gimpy when he confronts him for overcharging customers and pocketing the extra change, which seems to cement his firing. He realizes that his “friends” at the bakery, Joe, Frank, and Gimpy, have been laughing at him, not with him, and he loses his job at the bakery because the change in his intelligence scares his coworkers. Strauss are in charge of this experiment.Īfter the experiment, Charlie’s intelligence increases, along with his awareness of how others perceive him. He is chosen for an experiment at Beekman College by Miss Kinnian, his teacher at the Beekman College Center for Retarded Adults, because he has motivation to learn. of 68, and he is blissfully unaware of the cruelty with which he is treated by his “friends” at the bakery where he works. The novel is written as a series of journal entries, known to Charlie as “progress reports”, a requirement from his doctors for the experiment. Start Mijn Gratis Proefperiode* Flowers for Algernon Summary ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments With This Ring by T.A. Chase![]() ![]() “Overall, that was my best series by far,” Crouser revealed. The exceptional series continued for Crouser, as he recorded 22.80m in the fifth round and 22.86m in the sixth round, solidifying his extraordinary performance. I’m lacking high-intensity throws right now.” I’m excited about how I can continue to develop that high-intensity throw so that I know right away when they’re good. “I didn’t know if it was going to be 23.20 or 24 meters,” he said. His celebration was evident as he raised his arms and applauded once the distance was confirmed. In the second round, he extended his distance to 23.31m, coming closer to the back barrier of the throws area.ĭespite a slightly shorter throw of 22.94m in the third round, Crouser stepped into the circle for his fourth attempt and unleashed a powerful throw of 23.56m. READ MORE: Full Results – 2023 USATF Los Angeles Grand PrixĬrouser displayed his dominance from the start, opening his series with a throw of 23.23m. “We are just starting to work on some speed, so I am excited to see, with some proper training what I can get out there. He added: “The training, I think, kind of showed itself the best thing is I’m still on high volume, heavy throws in the ring and heavyweights in the weight room. It’s the first meet I’ve had with good weather this year. “It’s early in the so that’s a great true outdoor season opener. “I am just so excited about the performance today,” he said. ![]() World-Class! Britton Wilson sets CR 400m record with 49.51 at Tom Jones Memorial ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Bellegarde by Jamie Lilac![]() ![]() ![]() Full of the quiet pining that makes fake-dating so delectable. A charming romance with a stunning setting. "Bellegarde is full of delightful characters that are easy to root for. Utterly unique and addictive, I’m adding Jamie Lilac to my auto-buy list!” - Kristy Boyce, author of Hot British Boyfriend If Evie Clement is an everyday brioche, then Beau Bellegarde is a glossy, sugar-dusted macaron. “Bellegarde takes readers on a whirlwind adventure through the bakeries and ballrooms of 18th century France while keeping the tone light and modern. You must sign in to see if this title is available for request. This is the YA spin on Bridgerton that I've been waiting for! - Allyson Dahlin, author of Cake Eater "Je l’adore! As delightful and sugary sweet as can be-swooning in Parisian gardens and soirees at châteaus, this book is a decadent treat! - Robby Weber, author of If You Change Your MindĪs sweet as a macaron and as colorfully fun as a Rococo gown. Brian Kennedy, author of A Little Bit Country There’s no doubt about it: Jamie Lilac makes a sparkling debut. The She’s All That historical romance retelling of my dreams! When I wasn’t savoring the lush, descriptive prose, I was eagerly devouring the smart, perfectly paced, heart-pounding romance. ![]() ![]() I have an iTunes playlist all ready to go, and it starts with Together in Electric Dreams, which I thoroughly intend to have a Miranda Hart moment over in my living room in exactly five minutes time (16 seconds into this YouTube video, if you have no idea what I’m talking about):Īnd if you would like to purchase His Roommate’s Pleasure, then you can do so via the following links: …This is probably the kind of thing I shouldn’t be telling people on the internet.Īnyway, enough of all this. (I made a playlist to go with that event too) Trust me, it is more embarrassing that you’re probably imagining. ![]() ![]() How Writing Creeps Up On You, or How Sometimes The Best Things Happen by Accident: His Roommate’s PleasureĪnd no, I won’t be sharing the rather embarrassing details of what I like to refer to in my head as ‘The Norway Nettle Incident of 2012’. I have blogged a little bit about the experience of writing His Roommate’s Pleasure, and about the terrible cheesy soundtrack to the experience of actually having the manuscript accepted over here on the Carina Press blog: So, His Roommate’s Pleasure is now available at all good e-book sellers! This is still terribly exciting, I think you’ll agree (or perhaps that’s just me). ![]() |