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Harry Sylvester Bird
by Chinelo OkparantaFrom the award-winning author of Under the Udala Trees and Happiness, Like Water comes a brilliant, provocative, up-to-the-minute satirical novel about a young white man’s education and miseducation in contemporary America.Harry Sylvester Bird grows up in Edward, Pennsylvania, with his parents, Wayne and Chevy, whom he greatly dislikes. They’re racist, xenophobic, financially incompetent, and they have quite a few secrets of their own. To Harry, they represent everything wrong with this country. And his small town isn’t any better. He witnesses racial profiling, graffitied swastikas, and White Power signs on his walk home from school. He can’t wait until he’s old enough to leave. When he finally is, he moves straight to New York City, where he feels he can finally live out his true inner self.In the city, he meets and falls in love with Maryam, a young Nigerian woman. But when Maryam begins to pull away, Harry is forced to confront his identity as he never has before—if he can. Brilliant, funny, original, and unflinching, Harry Sylvester Bird is a satire that speaks to all the most pressing tensions and anxieties of our time—and of the history that has shaped us and might continue to do so.
Harry and Arney (Kane Family Chronicle #4)
by Judith CaseleyThe Kane Family Chronicle Continues Six-year-old Harry looks forward to having a new baby brother, but after his arrival, Harry discovers that he is glad to have his two older sisters around. In this fourth book of the popular series, Harry, of Hurricane Harry fame, is again the leading character. Mrs. Kane is about to have a baby. Harry knows the baby will be a boy. He has his own special scientific theory to prove it. He already has two older sisters, Chloe and Dorothy, and that's enough. Another girl would make the family lopsided. Harry's theory proves to be correct. The baby, Arney, is a boy. But Harry's scientific theories aren't always successful. Guess what happens when he decides to make compost for his mother's houseplants? And even his best idea, the B.O.N.G. (Boys Only, No Girls) Club, doesn't work out exactly as he wanted. For readers new to the Kane family, here's your chance to meet them. For fans who are already friends of the Kanes, here's the sequel you've been waiting for. Your Bookshare library has the books in this series you want to read. They are: Starring Dorothy Kane, Dorothy's Darkest Days, Chloe in the Know and Hurricane Harry.
Harry and Clare's Amazing Staycation
by Ted StauntonMove over, Max and Ruby. Harry and Clare are here to steal the sibling spotlight! Harry and Clare are stuck at home for their spring break. No exotic locations, no plane trips, no exciting plans. So they make their own fun: the living room becomes Mars, the diving board at the pool becomes a pirate's plank and the local playground where the man-eating octopus lives. The trouble is, older sister Clare is the one making all the rules, and that means deciding on the game AND eating all the food. But Harry has a plan to turn the tables... if he can just keep his snacks out of the Abominable Snowman's clutches!
Harry and Lloyd: Irrational Treasure (A Dumb & Dumber Original Story)
by Steve FoxeGo on an epic adventure with Harry and Lloyd - the stars of the hit Dumb & Dumber franchise - as middle school students, in this hilarious illustrated novel!Despite their exhausted history teacher’s best efforts to get them excluded from the trip, middle-schoolers Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas join their classmates on a special weekend-long trip to America’s capital, Washington, D.C. Shortly after arriving, the boys wander off the guided path at the Museum of American History, where they find a very suspicious-looking security guard seemingly breaking into one of the cases. This doesn’t ring any mental alarm bells for Harry and Lloyd, who are instead excited and fascinated by the case’s contents, even as the security guard tries to hush them up and avoid attracting attention.Unfortunately, Harry and Lloyd end up setting off the actual alarm bells, and the “security guard” makes a break for it, but not before dropping a coded map that has certain locations around Washington, D.C. marked with arcane symbols. The boys have just one thought: SCAVENGER HUNT! Soon, Harry and Lloyd (and their exasperated classmate Tini) embark on a romp through Washington DC to find everything on this “scavenger hunt,” all while being trailed by the thief who is after the REAL treasure the map leads to.Part Nicholas Cage heist of the declaration of independence, part hilarious middle grade adventure, “Irrational Treasure” is sure to be a hit of fans of Dumb & Dumber, and kids who are new to the franchise alike!
Harry and the Guinea Pig
by Gene ZionThe beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns in this brand-new picture book! A fun story to share with all dog fans, as well as guinea pig families and classrooms. Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, isn’t happy when the children are paying more attention to the neighbor’s guinea pig than him. But when Harry accidentally causes the guinea pig to get loose at school, he has to use his detective skills to save the day. Can Harry find the guinea pig before he’s sent to the doghouse? Created in the style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character—perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog!Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham’s Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.
Harry and the Lady Next Door (I Can Read Level 1)
by Gene ZionA funny I Can Read story featuring the beloved Harry the Dirty Dog!Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, tries everything he can think of to get the lady next door to stop singing. Every time Harry tries to stop her, he gets in trouble! Can Harry solve the neighborhood's problem before he's sent to the doghouse? This is an irresistible story featuring a classic picture book character, especially perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog. Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 8 million times.For more fun with Harry the Dirty Dog, don't miss No Roses for Harry! and Harry by the Sea.
Harry at the Dog Show (I Can Read Level 1)
by Gene ZionHarry the Dirty Dog is back—and he gets as dirty as ever, in this bark-out-loud funny Level One beginning reader! When Harry goes to the park, he accidentally gets mixed up in the dog show and finds himself running the obstacle course. This beloved classic character—the little white dog with black spots—is in top form, and best of all, he gets very dirty! Harry at the Dog Show is a Level One I Can Read and is a Guided Reading Level (GRL) J, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Created in the style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible I Can Read story featuring a classic children’s book character—just right for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog!Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham’s Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 9 million times.
Harry's Squirrel Trouble (I Can Read Level 1)
by Gene ZionThe beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns in this brand-new Level One I Can Read! A fun story to share with all dog fans, as well as families and classrooms.Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, isn’t happy when the children blame him for a squirrel’s bad behavior. When he tries to explain what happened, he only makes it worse. Can Harry find a way out of trouble?Harry's Squirrel Trouble is a Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Created in the style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible I Can Read story featuring a classic children’s book character—perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog!Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham’s Harry the Dirty Dog has been recognized by the National Education Association as an all-time top-100 children's book. It has also been welcomed by a new generation at home, as Betty White's 2020 reading of the story on StorylineOnline has been viewed more than 9 million times.
Hart's Baby
by Christy LockhartA FAMILY TO CALL HIS OWNWhen Cassie Morrison arrived on Zach Hart's doorstep, claiming her swaddled bundle was a Hart, he knew she was another gold digger out to lasso the Wind Song Ranch fortune-and destroy his family. Yet somehow this sultry spitfire's fierce protectiveness stirred his emotions—and his passions....Fighting her undeniable and searing attraction to the virile cowboy was the most difficult act of Cassie's life-but she'd do anything to ensure that baby Billy received the love he deserved. She longed to yield to tantalizing temptation and throw caution to the Wyoming wind, but too much was at stake. Namely, her heart...
Harvey Porter Does Dallas
by James W. BennettAn unusual boy gets a second chance in a very peculiar Texas school in this comical parody Bailey Mushrush is on his way home from work when he sees the homeless boy sitting outside his house. The boy is bigger than Bailey, with a ghastly scar down his forehead and a cigarette clenched between his lips. His name is Harvey Porter, and he has come to stay. Harvey is a transient who has spent most of his life living on the street, making money playing music for anyone who will listen. When his mentor died, he came looking for his distant relatives the Mushrushes, and he is about to turn their world upside down. Violent, crude, and impossible to reason with, Harvey gets expelled from school after a week and is sent to learn at a strange new institution housed in the old Texas School Book Depository--where Lee Harvey Oswald fired the shot that killed John F. Kennedy. Here Harvey will discover a connection to an infamous conspiracy--and learn what it means to be a man.
Has Anyone Seen My Pants?
by Sarah ColonnaNew York Times bestselling author of Life as I Blow It Sarah Colonna is back with a hilarious, honest look at life in her late thirties--in all its messy, pants-missing glory.How does a gal with a successful career, great friends, and a razor-sharp wit find herself wandering pants-less through the hallways of a casino hotel in Iowa on New Year's Eve?Ask Sarah Colonna.Has Anyone Seen My Pants? is a laugh-out-loud trip around America (and Mexico!) with Sarah as she braves crying in nail salons, mother-daughter road trips, Iowan casinos, and single-shaming resorts. From a fling-gone-wrong to friend breakups and a new romance, Sarah's signature wit and sharp observations take you on a journey at once so deviously funny and surprisingly compassionate that it might just steal your heart--not to mention your pants.a favorite ex-turned-emotional-crutch, Sarah's signature wit and sharp observations take you on a journey at once so deviously funny and surprisingly compassionate that it might just steal your heart--not to mention your pants.
Has Anyone Seen My Toes?
by Christopher BuckleyFrom the bestselling author of Thank You for Smoking and Make Russia Great Again comes a comic tour de force, the story of one man&’s spiraling journey through lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.During the pandemic, an aging screenwriter is holed up in a coastal South Carolina town with his beloved second wife, Peaches. He&’s been binge-eating for a year and developed a notable rapport with the local fast-food chain Hippo King. He struggles to work—on a ludicrous screenplay about a Nazi attempt to kidnap FDR and, naturally, an article for Etymology Today on English words of Carthaginian origin. He&’s told Peaches so often about the origins of the world mayonnaise that she&’s developed an aversion to using the condiment. He thinks he has Covid. His wife thinks he is losing his mind. In short, your typical pandemic worries. Things were going from bad to worse even before his doctor suggested a battery of brain tests. He knows what that means: dementia! But even in these scary times, there are plenty of things to distract him. His iPhone is fat-shaming him. He&’s been trying to read Proust and thinks the French novelist missed his true calling as a parfumier. And he&’s discovered nefarious Russian influence on the local coroner&’s race. Why is Putin so keen to control who decides who died peacefully and who by foul play in Pimento County? Could it be the local military base? Has Anyone Seen My Toes? is a hilarious romp through a time that has been anything but funny.
Hashtag Ashiqi: हैशटैग आशि़की
by Hafeez Kidwai"हैशटैग आशिकी" एक रोचक और समकालीन कहानी संग्रह है, जिसमें 70 से अधिक छोटी कहानियों का संग्रह है। इन कहानियों के माध्यम से लेखक ने समाज के विभिन्न पहलुओं और आधुनिक जीवन की उलझनों को हास्य, व्यंग्य, और प्रेम की दृष्टि से प्रस्तुत किया है। कहानियाँ सामान्य जीवन की साधारण स्थितियों को गहराई से छूती हैं, और उनमें से कई में आधुनिक समाज में रिश्तों और प्रेम की जटिलताओं को उजागर किया गया है। पुस्तक के शीर्षक से यह स्पष्ट होता है कि कहानियाँ आधुनिक डिजिटल और सोशल मीडिया से प्रेरित हैं। "हैशटैग" के साथ "आशिकी" का संयोजन यह दर्शाता है कि किस प्रकार आज की युवा पीढ़ी तकनीक और प्रेम के बीच तालमेल बिठाते हुए जीवन जी रही है। संग्रह में विभिन्न कहानियाँ प्रेम के विविध रूपों, टूटते-बनते रिश्तों, दोस्ती, और जीवन की छोटी-बड़ी घटनाओं के इर्द-गिर्द घूमती हैं। लेखनी में हास्य और व्यंग्य का पुट है, जो कहानियों को और भी दिलचस्प बनाता है।
Hasta las Indias y más allá (El pequeño Leo Da Vinci #9)
by Christian Gálvez¿Quieres ser un genio?Pues no te pierdas las divertidísimas y trepidantes aventuras del pequeño Leo Da Vinci y sus amigos Lisa, Miguel Ángel, Chiara, Boti, Rafa y Spaghetto. ¡Leo ha roto sin querer un valiosísimo jarrón de la dinastía Ming! Para arreglarlo necesita viajar hasta las Indias, pero antes tiene que conseguir un mapa que les guíe hasta su destino, y la profecía de Nostradamus les advirtió de que sus vidas correrían peligro... Isa, la futura reina Isabel la Católica y Cristóbal Colón, el pequeño marinero que conocieron hace un tiempo en Génova, se unirán a esta aventura a través de Tenochtitlán, las líneas de Nazca, el Machu Picchu... ¡Y descubrirán todo un Nuevo Mundo que no esperaban! ¿Conseguirán regresar sanos y salvos? Y, además, agudiza al máximo tus neuronas y resuelve un montón de enigmas...
Hasta que te encontré
by Ana E. GuevaraJames Porter, cirujano cardiaco a Manhattan, no podía imaginarse que el corazón que tendría que reparar esta vez iba a ser el suyo propio. James Porter es el cirujano estrella del hospital Sainte Madeleine de Manhattan. Lo tiene todo: es guapo, rico y una de las celebridades neoyorquinas del momento. Cuando la que era su novia durante tres años le rompe el corazón el día que se declaró en matrimonio, decidió cogerse un billete para volver a su Mississippi natal para aclararse las ideas en la vieja granja de su padre. Mariola tiene una vida tranquila como socorrista de un hotel de lujo en el Caribe mexicano. A pesar de convivir con la opulencia, tiene siempre los pies en la tierra y es una mujer que se preocupa por aquellos que la rodean. Cuando un joven estadounidense y su padre llegan al hotel no puede evitar tratar de hacerse amiga de ellos. El joven no solo es guapísimo y misterioso, sino que se nota que dentro de él está sufriendo. Encuentros fortuitos en la piscina o en las ruinas mexicanas propiciaran que ambos se acerquen, y que lo que comenzó como una bonita amistad acabe en algo que hará que sus corazones exploten de pasión. Pero ¿será James capaz de dejarse llevar y aprender a ser feliz? ¿O volverá a su antigua vida neoyorquina?
Hat Tricks
by Satoshi KitamuraYou're invited to Hattie the rabbit's magic show! A lively, must-have read-aloud for preschooler story times from acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kiramura.Abracadabra, katakurico! Oh, goodness! Out pops a cat from Hattie's magic hat. Can you guess what creature will appear from the magic hat next?Follow along as Hattie the rabbit conjures up a parade of animals from her magic hat in this highly interactive story that's perfect for toddler and preschool story times. Simple, repetitive language along with ample opportunities for prediction and fun magic words add to its engaging qualities. A great pairing for magic-themed activities and animal units.
Hatch an Egg (Bobo and Pup-Pup #4)
by Vikram MadanBobo is a monkey. Pup-Pup is a dog. They find a hairy brown egg that they need to take care of! Perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie who are ready to graduate to two new buddies!It's a bird. It's a plane. It's an egg falling from the sky? Best friends Bobo and Pup-Pup will discover what's inside once it hatches. But wait...how will they help the egg hatch? Is it even an egg? Find out as they work together and discover a surprise while readers are in on the joke.This hilarious and relatable graphic chapter book will have kids ages 5 to 8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books. Don't miss the rest of the books in the series:We Love Bubbles! Let's Make Cake!The Funny Book
Hate at First Sight: The UNMISSABLE enemies-to-lovers romcom of 2023
by Lizzie O'HaganTHEY SAY IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND . . . HATE AT FIRST SIGHT. Kate hates feeling out of control. Her incessant need to overprepare has always served her well. Yet nothing could have prepared her for today. Not only is she being evicted from her flat . . . by her best friend, but now her boss has announced cost-cutting measures that will put her job in jeopardy. She may not love the company she works for, but she's worked too hard for too long to just give up. So she's ready to prove herself. The catch? If she wants to save her job, she'll have to work with creative, happy-go-lucky Harry. The one man she's spent the last five years trying to forget. But what happens when that line you've drawn starts to blur?This witty, dizzying, snort-with-laughter enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is an instantly unputdownable and unmissable treat that will have you falling head over heels in love with its characters. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Emily Henry, Talia Hibbert, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary.------Fall in love with Lizzie O'Hagan's romcoms:'I absolutely loved this book, so much so that I devoured it in two sittings! Their banter was fab . . . fabulous' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous slow burn romance. A will they, won't they with so much more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I wanted to stay with these wonderful characters for longer - I will really miss them! I adored this book from start to finish!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you enjoyed The Flatshare you will enjoy this novel. The perfect holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is just an absolute delight to read!!! I have adored everything about this one. I have been completely pulled in and unwilling to put this one down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Hate at First Sight: The UNMISSABLE enemies-to-lovers romcom of 2023
by Lizzie O'HaganTHEY SAY IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND . . . HATE AT FIRST SIGHT. Kate hates feeling out of control. Her incessant need to overprepare has always served her well. Yet nothing could have prepared her for today. Not only is she being evicted from her flat . . . by her best friend, but now her boss has announced cost-cutting measures that will put her job in jeopardy. She may not love the company she works for, but she's worked too hard for too long to just give up. So she's ready to prove herself. The catch? If she wants to save her job, she'll have to work with creative, happy-go-lucky Harry. The one man she's spent the last five years trying to forget. But what happens when that line you've drawn starts to blur?This witty, dizzying, snort-with-laughter enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is an instantly unputdownable and unmissable treat that will have you falling head over heels in love with its characters. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Emily Henry, Talia Hibbert, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary.------Fall in love with Lizzie O'Hagan's romcoms:'I absolutely loved this book, so much so that I devoured it in two sittings! Their banter was fab . . . fabulous' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This was a fabulous slow burn romance. A will they, won't they with so much more' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I wanted to stay with these wonderful characters for longer - I will really miss them! I adored this book from start to finish!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'If you enjoyed The Flatshare you will enjoy this novel. The perfect holiday read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This is just an absolute delight to read!!! I have adored everything about this one. I have been completely pulled in and unwilling to put this one down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Hate at First Sight: The UNMISSABLE enemies-to-lovers romcom of 2023
by Lizzie O'HaganTHEY SAY IT'S A THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND . . . HATE AT FIRST SIGHT. Kate hates feeling out of control. Her incessant need to overprepare has always served her well. Yet nothing could have prepared her for today. Not only is she being evicted from her flat . . . by her best friend, but now her boss has announced cost-cutting measures that will put her job in jeopardy. She may not love the company she works for, but she's worked too hard for too long to just give up. So she's ready to prove herself. The catch? If she wants to save her job, she'll have to work with creative, happy-go-lucky Harry. The one man she's spent the last five years trying to forget. But what happens when that line you've drawn starts to blur?This witty, dizzying, snort-with-laughter enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy is an instantly unputdownable and unmissable treat that will have you falling head over heels in love with its characters. Perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Emily Henry, Talia Hibbert, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O'Leary.(P) 2023 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Hate to Fake It to You: A Novel
by Amanda SelletA waitress masquerading as an influencer and a wildlife photographer are on a collision course with romance—and chaos—in Hate to Fake It to You, a zany modern twist on a screwball comedy classic about figuring out what you really want—by pretending to be someone you’re not.Everyone gets a glow-up on social media, but Libby Lane's online persona is the fakest of fakes. Cooked up as a joke by Libby and her best friends, Lillibet is the affluent, healthier-than-thou opposite of her glam-free life on the side of Oahu most tourists never see. The phony fronting is all in good fun, until a real influencer stumbles onto the Love, Lillibet Instagram feed and starts making waves. When Hildy Johnson, the ambitious junior member of a media dynasty, travels to Hawaii to talk to Lillibet about parlaying her lifestyle brand into a job, Libby and her friends scramble to take the make-believe to a new level. Complicating the charade even further is Hildy’s handsome companion, a wildlife photographer named Jefferson Jones, whose keen eye sees more than he lets on. Between the pretend husband, borrowed goats, a made-up holiday, and Libby’s very real attraction to Jefferson, it’s anyone’s guess which lie will blow their cover first . . . especially since Lillibet isn’t the only one with something to hide.
Hater: On the Virtues of Utter Disagreeability
by John SemleyA timely manifesto urging us to think critically, form opinions, and then argue them with gusto.Hater begins from a simple premise: that it's good to hate things. Not people or groups or benign belief systems, but things. More to the point, it's good to hate the things everyone seems to like. Scan the click-baiting headlines of your favorite news or pop-culture website and you're likely to find that just about everything is, supposedly, "what we need right now." We are the victims of an unbridled, unearned optimism. And our world demands pessimism. It's vital to be contrarian--now, as they say, more than ever. Because ours is an age of calcified consensus. And we should all hate that. In this scathing and funny rebuke of the status quo, journalist John Semley illustrates that looking for and identifying nonsense isn't just a useful exercise for society, it's also a lot of fun. But Hater doesn't just skewer terrible TV shows and hit songs--at its core it shows us how to meaningfully talk about and engage with culture, and the world. Ultimately, Hater is what we actually need right now.
Hathor and the Prince: A Novel (The DuBells #3)
by J.J. McAvoy&“Bridgerton lovers have found their next read. J. J. McAvoy is a welcome new voice in historical romance.&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean, on Aphrodite and the DukeHathor Du Bell is on her own path to find love in the third installment of J. J. McAvoy's Regency romance series, following Aphrodite and the Duke and Verity and the Forbidden Suitor. Hathor Du Bell has always fought to break free from the shadow left by her revered older sister, Aphrodite. It has been two years since Hathor&’s debut, and while Aphrodite has married a duke and become a duchess, Hathor has been left with the ton&’s most mediocre suitors. With the London season coming to a close, Hathor&’s anxieties reach a peak. Will she be the only Du Bell unable to find her perfect match?Then Hathor&’s wildest dream comes true when the queen announces she&’ll be presenting her nephew, Prince Wilhelm Augustus Karl Von Edward of Malrovia, during the weeklong society event at the Du Bells&’ Belclere Castle. But the dream quickly crumbles when Hathor comes face-to-face with the prince, and he is nothing like she imagined. As a flirtatious rivalry sparks a genuine romance, Hathor fights to make a name of her own despite society&’s expectations of her. Amidst the grand balls and growing feelings, the final events of the season promise to be the most romantic and shocking of them all.
Hating Olivia: A Love Story
by Mark SaFranko“The scenes between Max and his lady love are open heart surgery done with an ax. If you're a Henry Miller or Bukowski fan, [this novel]is fresh meat.” —Dan Fante, author of Chump ChangeMax Zajack’s life is in a rut, filled with cheap rooms, dead end jobs and suicidal fantasies. Then he meets the alluring and mysterious Olivia Aphrodite. Max and Olivia dive headfirst into a powerful relationship fueled by insatiable desire for each other, both physically and mentally.But Olivia has a dark side-one that is exacerbated by the need to make ends meet. Olivia’s erratic behavior and secretive nature cause Max to become more and more obsessive and soon their relationship becomes toxic and they plunge into a downward spiral of mutual destruction.“A book of quiet horrors and beautifully expressed longing. . . . SaFranko’s prose is precise, flawless.” —Tony O'Neill, author of Sick City and Down and Out on Murder Mile“Safranko. . . . attaches a powerful message to an often painfully familiar story, about the individual versus the collective, the struggle to maintain the dream, and the importance of getting back up no matter how many times you fall.” —Booklist“”SaFranko’s prose is enthusiastically profane . . . as a narrator Max is engaging, funny and full of straight-talk. . . . SaFranko has a talent for two-fisted, Bukowski-esque prose . . .” —Kirkus Reviews
Hats Off to Mr. Pockles!
by Sally Lloyd-JonesA New York Times bestselling author and a rising-star illustrator present an utterly hilarious, oh-so-silly tale about Mr. Pockles, an odd little dog with a big hat collection--and an even bigger heart. For Mr. Pockles, going without a hat is as unthinkable as going around without any pants on. He has millions of hats, for every occasion--an Eating His Cornflakes hat, a Drinking Cups of Tea hat, and even an In the Bath hat--but for some reason, he doesn't have any friends. One day, when Lady CoCo Fitz-Tulip--a Very Important Panda--finds that her hat has been gobbled up by some hungry bunnies, Mr. Pockles knows just how to help. Overflowing with silliness, here's a charming celebration of friendship, inclusion, and the joy of sharing.