![]() ![]() Originally published in 1980, and reprinted a number of times since then, Spring Story is the first of Jill Barklem's four seasonal picture-books about Brambly Hedge, all brought out the same year. Apple, the storekeeper, and the illustrious Lord Woodmouse - have planned a picnic surprise for him. Unbeknownst to him, the kind residents of Brambly Hedge - led by Mr. The Spring morning on which out story begins sees young Wilfred Toadflax up bright and early, excited at the prospect of his birthday. amongst the tangled roots and stems," lies the close-knit community of Brambly Hedge, a cooperative society of rural mice, contentedly living in their snug tree-trunk homes, and pooling their resources into endeavors like the Store Stump, where all their food is kept safe. ![]() "On the other side of the stream, across the field. ![]()
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Seismic currents are thundering up the walls, across the floors, chattering my teeth. ![]() ![]() ![]() I mean, I knew Juliette was strong-and I knew we hadn’t discovered the depth of her powers-but I never imagined she’d be capable of this. But she’s screaming, screaming at the top of her lungs, with an agony that seems almost an exaggeration, and it’s causing devastation I never knew possible. ![]() ![]() When the pair investigates the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. At his side stands Helena Sedanka, his talented protégé, orphaned by the wars that forged the Empire. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers, and skill as a swordsman. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians all challenge the power of the Imperial throne. The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest. “A fantastic debut.” – Peter McLean, author of Priest of Bones But these are dangerous times to be a Justice…. ![]() ![]() The Justice of Kings introduces an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon: Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperor’s Justice, who is a detective, judge, and executioner all in one. From a major new debut author in epic fantasy comes the first book in a trilogy where action, intrigue, and magic collide. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when the ice melts, they’ll have to decide if a future together is in the cards.Ĭarina Adores is home to romantic love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters. Trapped in the cabin, the four of them slip easily into the rhythms of a family. He’ll tolerate the handsome stranger for a couple nights-even care for his injuries-but that’s it.Ĭalder doesn’t know a damn thing about kids, but making pancakes for Felix’s girls is a surprising delight. A meet-cute leads to more than they expected in this military-hero romance from award-winning author Annabeth Albert Navy chief Calder Euler loves to win. ![]() A silver fox caring for two young girls claims that the property is his, but Calder’s paperwork says otherwise.įelix Sigurd is on a losing streak, and his ex-husband risking the cabin in a reckless bet is only the latest in a series of misfortunes. Checking it out is supposed to be a quick trip, but Calder’s luck abruptly turns when a freak injury and a freakier snowstorm leave him stranded. His latest score? A remote mountain cabin. ![]() Navy chief Calder Euler loves to win big. ![]() "Albert makes a deeper and more sensitive investigation into what love is than most romances." - New York Times Book Review on Conventionally YoursĪ meet-cute leads to more than they expected in this military-hero romance from award-winning author Annabeth Albert ![]() ![]() ![]() The Casual Vacancy is a long in-depth novel that looks at the way classes are divided, at social and political problems at a local level, and about how prejudice can obstruct communication, understanding, and empathy. 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And it’s a Women’s World Cup year, meaning the U.S. The National Women’s Soccer League is setting attendance records and now has its championship game on prime-time network TV. ![]() The NCAA women’s basketball championship game in April attracted a whopping 9.9 million viewers - 74% higher than the previous record, set in 2002. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hanging from the ceiling there was a heavy glass chandelier on which the dust was so thick that it was like fur. ![]() We were therefore sleeping in what was still recognizably a drawing-room. ![]() Years earlier the house had been an ordinary dwelling-house, and when the Brookers had taken it and fitted it out as a tripe-shop and lodging-house, they had inherited some of the more useless pieces of furniture and had never had the energy to remove them. There were generally four of us in the bedroom, and a beastly place it was, with that denied impermanent look of rooms that are not serving their rightful purpose. Earlier than that, I suppose, there were factory whistles which I was never awake to hear. The first sound in the mornings was the clumping of the mill-girls' clogs down the cobbled street. ![]() ![]() Other dramatic roles include in My Girl (1991), Chaplin, and Sneakers (both 1992). In 1990, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Boolie Werthan in Driving Miss Daisy (1989). He also is known for his comedic roles in Trading Places (1983), Spies Like Us (1985), Dragnet (1987), Coneheads (1993), The Great Outdoors (1988), The Blues Brothers (1980), and its 1998 sequel. ![]() Raymond "Ray" Stantz in Ghostbusters (1984), and Ghostbusters II (1989) and has reprised his role in various projects within the Ghostbusters franchise. After his departure, he has since returned to guest roles.Īykroyd gained prominence for writing, and starring as Dr. For his work on the show, he received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series in 1977. During his tenure on SNL, he appeared in a recurring series of sketches, particularly featuring the Coneheads and the Blues Brothers. ![]() Aykroyd was a writer and an original member of the "Not Ready for Prime Time Players" cast on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from its inception in 1975 until his departure in 1979. ![]() Daniel Edward Aykroyd CM OOnt ( / ˈ æ k r ɔɪ d/ AK-royd born July 1, 1952) is a Canadian actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer, and musician. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This issue feels less massive and epic than its predecessor, but this is clearly intentional. Having gotten all the groundwork done in the opening chapter, Kelly Sue DeConnick is able to launch further into the story proper in Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #2. Perhaps it is the will of the Goddesses that they cross paths again…but before that moment, Hippolyta will gather to herself a tribe of her very own-and find that the hearts of all women do not necessarily burn with a flame as righteous as her own…” Writing & Plot “The second installment of the jaw-droppingly ambitious history of the Amazons finds their future queen, Hippolyta, cutting a swath through the world of men, desperate to be reunited with the astonishing women who saved her life…but unfortunately for her, they’re hard folk to find. With a deeply powerful script from Deconnick and staggering visual work from Ha and Wong, this chapter continues what could end up being one of the greatest stories DC has ever published. ![]() With colors from Wesley Wong and letters by Clayton Cowles, this issue offers the same brand of grandiose and powerful storytelling as the prior issue and gets us closer to the creation of the Amazons as we understand them. Writer Kelly Sue DeConnick teams up with artist Gene Ha to weave the 2nd part of their mythic tapestry in Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #2. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rebel of the Sands was a New York Times bestseller, published in fifteen countries and the recipient of four starred reviews and multiple accolades, with film rights optioned by Willow Smith. Mere months ago, gunslinger Amani Al-Hiza fled her dead-end hometown on the back of a mythical horse with the mysterious foreigner Jin, seeking only her own freedom. In Traitor to the Throne, the only certainty is that everything will change. But the longer she remains, the more she questions whether the Sultan is really the villain she's been told he is, and who’s the real traitor to her sun-bleached, magic-filled homeland.įorget everything you thought you knew about Miraji, about the rebellion, about djinni and Jin and the Blue-Eyed Bandit. Being a Demdji means that she is unable to lie. However, it also comes with its limitations. This gives her unique abilities, such as the power to order sand to do her bidding, that come in very handy in her desert home. Amani, the Blue-Eyed Bandit, is a Demdji. Desperate to uncover the Sultan's secrets by spying on his court, she tries to forget that Jin disappeared just as she was getting closest to him, and that she's a prisoner of the enemy. Traitor to the Throne is the second part of the 'Rebel of the Sands' trilogy. When Amani finds herself thrust into the epicenter of the regime-the Sultan's palace-she's determined to bring the tyrant down. Now she's fighting to liberate the entire desert nation of Miraji from a bloodthirsty sultan who slew his own father to capture the throne. Mere months ago, gunslinger Amani al'Hiza fled her dead-end hometown on the back of a mythical horse with the mysterious foreigner Jin, seeking only her own freedom. The sizzling, un-put-downable sequel to the New York Times bestselling Rebel of the Sands, by Goodreads Choice Awards Best Debut Author of 2016 Alwyn Hamilton! ![]() |