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Lola Carlyle Reveals All
by Rachel GibsonLola Carlyle Reveals All is a brilliantly enjoyable rom-com from New York Times bestseller Rachel Gibson - perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Jo Watson and Christina Lauren.Gorgeous ex-underwear model Lola Carlyle is a survivor, but when humiliating photos of her appear on the Net, she decides enough is enough and flees to the Bahamas for some peace and quiet. Or so she thinks...Max Zamora may be a government agent with his cover blown, but when he commandeers Lola's yacht she sure as hell isn't going to give in without a fight. After her attempts to escape cast the pair adrift and into a series of near-death situations, Lola realises she's never been so scared in all her life. Her only hope of getting out alive rests with sexy, dangerous Max. But trapped on-board with Lola, his mind's soon on other things...With everything hotting up in more ways than one, is Lola Carlyle about to reveal all?
Lola at Last
by J. C. PetersonMove over, Elizabeth Bennet. The most infamous Bennet sister is here to tell her story.Join Lola Barnes, a.k.a. a modern Lydia Bennet, at the beginning of a summer gone truly wrong: where a boat party-turned-fiery-fiasco ends with the ship, Lola’s summer plans, and her reputation truly sunk.(The boat was barely on fire, for the record—and all the partygoers were just fine.)Luckily, this disaster of a summer has another thing in store for her: a path of self-discovery she never saw coming.Given an ultimatum—jail time, or spending the summer with the nonprofit Hike Like a Girl—she laces up her hiking boots and takes to the wilderness. Along the way, she’ll encounter unexpected friends, a sweet romance, strength she didn’t know she had—and herself, Lola, at last.This Pride and Prejudice–inspired tale, a companion to J. C. Peterson’s Being Mary Bennet, spins a modern Lydia Bennet’s life into a tumultuous and hilarious coming-of-age journey, complete with misadventures, misunderstandings, mayhem, and a romance worthy of Darcy and Elizabeth themselves.
Lola incontenible y su vecino irresistible (Pacto entre amigas #Volumen 6)
by Ángeles ValeroSu nueva vecina está a punto de hacerle perder la cabeza, como ninguna otra mujer ha conseguido hacerlo. Lola Romero es restauradora de arte. Impulsiva y dinámica, siempre busca trabajos que supongan un reto. Un antiguo profesor le ofrece un trabajo en Tarragona que no duda en aceptar. Diego Gálvez es un técnico de laboratorio, tímido e introvertido, que verá como Lola, su nueva vecina, organiza su vida para desorganizar la de él. Aunque de carácter opuesto, los encuentros casuales en la terraza los llevarán a una relación para la que ninguno de los dos se siente preparado, pero en la que caerán sin poder remediarlo. «Ángeles Valero me ha demostrado que es una escritora con una frescura increíble. Además, es capaz de describir todo a base de conversaciones. Todo un logro, a mi modo de ver. Pienso seguir leyendo sus novelas, porque son deliciosas. Las recomiendo mucho». Nieves Hidalgo
Lolly Willowes: Or, The Loving Huntsman (Modern Library Torchbearers)
by Sylvia Townsend WarnerA satirical feminist classic about a woman who leaves her stifling place in her brother&’s London home for the wilds of the English countryside, where she meets and makes a deal with the devil himself—with an introduction by Mona Awad, author of Bunny&“Lolly Willowes calls for &‘a life of one&’s own&’ three years before Virginia Woolf&’s impassioned cry for a room. . . . An elegantly enchanting tale that transcends its era.&”—The GuardianLaura &“Lolly&” Willowes is an unmarried, middle-aged woman in early-twentieth-century London—a spinster who has lived with, and in service of, her brother&’s overbearing family for the past twenty years. With her brother&’s children now grown and out of the house, Lolly shocks her family by making a choice for herself: to move, alone, to the English countryside.Once she arrives, Lolly carves out a life in this lush and wild land, finding independence and peace that she has never before experienced. Unfortunately, the family can&’t quite let go of Lolly, and her nephew shows up unannounced to move in with her. So long ruled by her family&’s wishes, Lolly makes a rash decision, turning to the Devil himself to solve her problems. With a subversive wit, Sylvia Townsend Warner poses the question: What would a woman do to ensure her freedom?The Modern Library Torchbearers series features women who wrote on their own terms, with boldness, creativity, and a spirit of resistance.
Lolly Willowes: or The Loving Huntsman (Herald Classics)
by Sylvia Townsend WarnerLaura Willowes, known as "Lolly" to her relatives, is an invisible woman. She lives with her father in the countryside, until his death leads her to move in with her brother and sister-in-law, who live in London. She subsumes herself in being a good daughter, a good sister, and a good aunt: the perfect, dutiful spinster who can be counted on to do anything and complain about nothing. But one cold, dreary, autumnal day, Lolly is struck by a great longing: Surely there is more to life than this? In an instant she resolves to leave London, her family, and her old life behind. Who wants to be a helpmeet when you can live alone, independently, in a tiny, remote village? This resolution—and the panic it instills in Lolly's family—will lead to an even more surprising revelation: that Lolly Willowes would rather sell her soul to the Devil than become "dear old Aunt Lolly" ever again.
London Calling (The Friendship Chronicles #3)
by Darby BahamAn American in England… Searching for true love! Newly promoted expat Robin Johnson is ready to take London by storm! Her career blossoming, Rob soon tumbles headlong into the local dating scene…with disastrous results. When she confides her misadventures to her coworker&’s understanding brother Craig, the last thing she expects is to find an elusive spark—with him! After so many false starts, can Rob find it in her heart to give Craig the chance that he deserves?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Friendship ChroniclesBook 1: The Shoe DiariesBook 2: Bloom Where You're PlantedBook 3: London Calling
London Is the Best City in America: A Novel
by Laura DaveThree years ago, Emmy Everett made the painful decision to call off her engagement and leave New York City behind. Since then she has been hiding out in Rhode Island working at a bait and tackle shop and haphazardly shooting a documentary about fishermen's wives. July 4th weekend has rolled around again and Emmy is mustering up the courage to return home to New York (the site of her own failed romance) to celebrate her brother Josh's wedding. En route to his bachelor party, Emmy is shocked when her typically resolute brother confesses that he is having serious doubts about getting married - and he may even be in love with another woman. Emmy is determined to help her brother face up to this decision - the one she fled from herself. With less than twenty-four hours to go before the wedding, she takes Josh on a road trip to find this mystery woman. Along the way, Emmy embraces her own hard-earned lessons about romance, commitment and what happens when we refuse to let go of the past.
London's Wicked Affair (Midnight Secrets #1)
by Anabelle BryantIn Anabelle Bryant’s wickedly romantic new series, secrets and seduction go hand in hand . . . Lunden Beckford, Duke of Scarsdale, has chosen to exile himself far from London, with its painful memories and cruel gossip. Forced back to town on business, he’s eager to make his stay as brief as possible. But first, he must honor his promise to find a suitable husband for his friend’s little sister. On one hand, Amelia Strathmore has grown into a stunning, statuesque beauty. On the other, the willful chit is more likely to scandalize a drawing room with her outspoken opinions than blush prettily. At least she agrees to accept his help—if he fulfills certain conditions . . . Though duty-bound to marry, Amelia longs to secretly enjoy some of life’s freedoms first. In this, as in many things, Lunden proves an excellent guide. In fact, Amelia’s girlhood admiration for her brother’s friend is fast becoming something far less innocent. Lunden believes he’s known too much darkness to offer any woman happiness. Yet Amelia is starting to see how much pleasure can lie within the right partnership—especially if one is willing to be a little wicked . . .
London, With Love: The romantic and unforgettable story of two people, whose lives keep crossing over the years
by Sarra ManningLondon. Nine million people. Two hundred and seventy tube stations. Every day, thousands of chance encounters, first dates, goodbyes and happy ever afters. And for twenty years it's been where one man and one woman can never get their timing right. Jennifer and Nick meet as teenagers and over the next two decades, they fall in and out of love with each other. Sometimes they start kissing. Sometimes they're just friends. Sometimes they stop speaking, but they always find their way back to each other.But after all this time, are they destined to be together or have they finally reached the end of the line?Praise for SARRA MANNING:'Gorgeous' - Marian Keyes'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Uplifting, tender and heartwarming' - Louise O'Neill'Uplifting and original' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey Kelk(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
London, With Love: The romantic and unforgettable story of two people, whose lives keep crossing over the years.
by Sarra Manning'A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL' - Marian Keyes London. Nine million people. Two hundred and seventy tube stations. Every day, thousands of chance encounters, first dates, goodbyes and happy ever afters. And for twenty years it's been where one man and one woman can never get their timing right. Jennifer and Nick meet as teenagers and over the next two decades, they fall in and out of love with each other. Sometimes they start kissing. Sometimes they're just friends. Sometimes they stop speaking, but they always find their way back to each other.But after all this time, are they destined to be together or have they finally reached the end of the line?All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!'Wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down' - Louise O'Neill'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Epically romantic yet utterly relatable' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey Kelk
London, With Love: The romantic and unforgettable story of two people, whose lives keep crossing over the years.
by Sarra Manning'A VERY special book. GORGEOUS, real believable and BEAUTIFUL' - Marian Keyes London. Nine million people. Two hundred and seventy tube stations. Every day, thousands of chance encounters, first dates, goodbyes and happy ever afters. And for twenty years it's been where one man and one woman can never get their timing right. Jennifer and Nick meet as teenagers and over the next two decades, they fall in and out of love with each other. Sometimes they start kissing. Sometimes they're just friends. Sometimes they stop speaking, but they always find their way back to each other.But after all this time, are they destined to be together or have they finally reached the end of the line?All your favourite authors love SARRA MANNING!'Wonderful - romantic, sexy, moving and impossible to put down' - Louise O'Neill'Sexy, heartfelt, funny and fresh' - Laura Jane Williams'Epically romantic yet utterly relatable' - Holly Miller'Beautiful' - Lindsey Kelk
London’s Best Kept Secret: A Scandalous Regency Romance (Midnight Secrets #2)
by Anabelle BryantIn Anabelle Bryant’s latest novel of ardor and ambition, a lord will stop at nothing to possess the woman of his dreams . . . In monetary matters, Jeremy Lockhart, Viscount Dearing, is used to being in control, but from his first sight of Lady Charlotte, his carefully cultivated world is rocked to its foundations. Determined to best her other, more eligible suitors, he goes to great lengths to ensure his betrothal to Charlotte. A locked black leather box holds the dark secret that has assured his success. Innocent Lady Charlotte is baffled by her new husband’s behavior. Why does Lord Dearing seem so distant one day, and so attentive the next? Her family’s dire financial straits did not allow her the luxury of an extended courtship. If only she could entice him into the marriage bed! When at last Charlotte’s efforts are rewarded, she revels in Jeremy’s unexpectedly bold possessiveness. But outside of their bedchambers, her groom’s guardedness quickly returns. Passion is no longer enough for sweet Charlotte, who vows to unlock the mystery of this complicated man. The truth, however, might be more than her principled heart is prepared to handle. . . .
Lone Star
by Josh LanyonChristmas brings the gift of a second chance at love for a Texas Ranger and his handsome ex in this smalltown romance novella.Growing up in rural Texas, Mitchell Evans’s ambition to be a dancer made him a target. Though he found success in New York City, Mitch is at a crossroads and heads home for the first time in twelve years to figure things out. When what appears to be a reindeer jumps out in front of his car, he drives off the road and into the path of the one man he hoped to avoid.The last person Texas Ranger Web Eisley expects to see four days before Christmas is his first love. He hasn’t seen Mitch since they quarreled over coming out to their friends and family years ago. Though he’s not in the closet now, Web has worked hard for the respect of his fellow officers, but he still regrets the loss of Mitch in his life. And his bed.The attraction between them is as strong as ever, and it doesn’t take long for the men to pick up where they left off. But is love enough to keep Mitch in town in the New Year?
Lone Wolf Gets a Pet (Lone Wolf)
by Kiah ThomasOscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone.Wolf lives by himself, and he likes it that way. Wolf is not a people person. But today, he would really like some jellybeans, and the store is completely out. The shopkeeper tells him that all the jellybeans have been bought up for prizes in a competition. A Best Pet Competition.There&’s only one thing for it: Wolf needs to acquire a darling dog, a cool cat, or a happy horse. But one by one, these animals prove that Wolf is not much of an animal person, either. Will no pet win him an award? How far must Wolf go to get some dang jellybeans?Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who&’d rather play by themselves—Wolf is the antihero you&’ve been waiting for. Lone Wolf Gets a Pet is the second in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly solo better than with friends.Kids who are beginning to read on their own won&’t be able to get enough of Kiah Thomas&’s sarcastic stories, perfect whether read alone or out loud, and K-Fai Steele&’s laugh-out-loud illustrations will give any kid, no matter their reading level, a new favorite series.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Lone Wolf Goes to School (Lone Wolf)
by Kiah ThomasOscar the Grouch meets Frog & Toad in this hilarious illustrated early reader series about a cranky wolf on a quest to be left alone.Wolf has just the right amount of friends: NONE. He loves to be alone. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes, other people are there too. At school, the teacher says if he can&’t get along with the other students, he has to leave. So he goes to the movies. More people! He tries the beach. No peace there, either. He flees to the remote peak of a mountain, and even there, someone comes along to bother him. Finally, Wolf hatches a plan. All these people arrive for a party at Wolf&’s house . . . while Wolf makes a quick exit.Move over, Elephant & Piggie! For readers who have had enough of the buddy duos, for kids who&’d rather play by themselves—Wolf is the antihero you&’ve been waiting for. Lone Wolf Goes to School is the first in a hilarious early reader series starring the completely lovable, chronically grumpy Wolf, a character who affirms kids who fly solo better than with friends.Kids who are beginning to read on their own won&’t be able to get enough of Kiah Thomas&’s sarcastic stories, perfect whether read alone or out loud, and K-Fai Steele&’s laugh-out-loud illustrations will give any kid, no matter their reading level, a new favorite series.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Lone Wolf Standing: Lone Wolf Standing Secret Service Rescue Hot On The Hunt The Manhattan Encounter (Men of Wolf Creek #3)
by Carla CassidyNew York Times bestselling author Carla Cassidy brings her riveting Men of Wolf Creek series to a thrilling climax.Maybe it's just her imagination, but Sheri Marcoli's convinced she's being watched. With the disappearance of her aunt still unsolved, Detective Jimmy Carmani's not taking any chances. But sticking close to the vulnerable beauty isn't just a job. For the first time in his life, Jimmy's discovering feelings he thought himself incapable of.But the powerful attraction Sheri feels toward Jimmy is scaring her almost as much as her stalker. The swarthy, dark-eyed detective is nothing like the golden-haired prince she's waited for all her life. But as Sheri struggles to resist her overpowering desire, an evil madman is closing in…on both of them.And make sure to pick up A REAL COWBOY, the first installment of Carla Cassidy's new series Cowboys of Holiday Ranch, only from Harlequin® Romantic Suspense! Available March 2015!
Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy
by Matt FotisLong form scenic improv began with the Harold. The comic philosophy of this form started an era of comedy marked by support, trust, and collaboration. This book tells of the Harold, beginning with the development of improv theatre, through the tensions and evolutions that led to its creation at iO, and to its use in contemporary filmmaking.
Long Island Compromise: A Novel
by Taffy Brodesser-AknerNATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exhilarating novel about one American family and the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, from the New York Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in TroubleNew York Times Book Review Editors&’ Choice • New York Magazine&’s Beach Read Book Club Pick • Belletrist Book Club PickA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Oprah Daily, The New Yorker, Time, The Washington Post, NPR, Vogue, Town & Country, New York Post, Harper&’s Bazaar, Elle, Parade, Kirkus Reviews&“Joins the pantheon of great American novels.&”—Los Angeles Times&“Exuberant and absorbing . . . a big old-fashioned social novel.&”—The Atlantic&“Were we gangsters? No. But did we know how to start a fire?&”In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway, brutalized, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later, only slightly the worse, and the family moves on with their lives, resuming their prized places in the saga of the American dream, comforted in the realization that though their money may have been what endangered them, it is also what assured them their safety.But now, nearly forty years later, it&’s clear that perhaps nobody ever got over anything, after all. Carl has spent the ensuing years secretly seeking closure to the matter of his kidnapping, while his wife, Ruth, has spent her potential protecting her husband&’s emotional health. Their three grown children aren&’t doing much better: Nathan&’s chronic fear won&’t allow him to advance at his law firm; Beamer, a Hollywood screenwriter, will consume anything—substance, foodstuff, women—in order to numb his own perpetual terror; and Jenny has spent her life so bent on proving that she&’s not a product of her family&’s pathology that she has come to define it. As they hover at the delicate precipice of a different kind of survival, they learn that the family fortune has dwindled to just about nothing, and they must face desperate questions about how much their wealth has played a part in both their lives&’ successes and failures.Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family&’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays of American Jewish life: tradition, the pursuit of success, the terror of history, fear of the future, old wives&’ tales, evil eyes, ambition, achievement, boredom, dybbuks, inheritance, pyramid schemes, right-wing capitalists, beta-blockers, psychics, and the mostly unspoken love and shared experience that unite a family forever.
Long Island Compromise: A sensational new novel by the international bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble
by Taffy Brodesser-Akner'Is this book as good [as Fleishman]? It's better' THE NEW YORK TIMES'Shocking, tender, profound and delicious' EMILY MAITLIS'Lavishly comic' THE TIMES'[A] scabrous satire of the super-rich' THE NEW YORKER'Substantive and profound' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'A lip-smacking tale' GUARDIAN'Elegant and devastating' FINANCIAL TIMES'This author's talents are boundless' LA TIMESFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble comes a darkly exhilarating novel about an American family and its inheritance - the safety and wealth that they fought for, and the precarity of their survival that is their legacy. In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway in the nicest part of the nicest part of Long Island. He is brutalised, held for ransom and then returned to his family. Miraculously, Carl, his wife and his three kids are left to move on with their lives, and resume their prized places in the ongoing saga of the American dream. But nearly forty years later, when Carl's mother dies, the trauma that has been bubbling beneath the Fletchers' lives all this time surfaces at last. It becomes apparent that Carl has been quietly pursuing closure to the kidnapping for all these years, and his wife and children must face that the money that they believed bought them safety was actually never capable of doing any such thing. Long Island Compromise spans generations, winding through decades of history all the way through to the wild present, dealing along the way with all the mainstays of American Jewish life and the timeless questions about wealth, trauma, and the American soul.PRAISE FOR FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE:'There is no one that this book isn't for . . . Pure brilliance' INDIA KNIGHT, THE SUNDAY TIMES'Could be one of the books of my entire lifetime. I've never felt so seen' GRACE DENT, GUARDIAN'Sharp and wicked, insightful and funny, and then suddenly so touching' DAVID NICHOLLS'A work of utter perfection' ELIZABETH GILBERT
Long Island Compromise: A sensational new novel by the international bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble
by Taffy Brodesser-Akner'Is this book as good [as Fleishman]? It's better' THE NEW YORK TIMES'Shocking, tender, profound and delicious' EMILY MAITLIS'Lavishly comic' THE TIMES'[A] scabrous satire of the super-rich' THE NEW YORKER'Substantive and profound' CATHY RENTZENBRINK'A lip-smacking tale' GUARDIAN'Elegant and devastating' FINANCIAL TIMES'This author's talents are boundless' LA TIMESFrom the Sunday Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble comes a darkly exhilarating novel about an American family and its inheritance - the safety and wealth that they fought for, and the precarity of their survival that is their legacy. In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway in the nicest part of the nicest part of Long Island. He is brutalised, held for ransom and then returned to his family. Miraculously, Carl, his wife and his three kids are left to move on with their lives, and resume their prized places in the ongoing saga of the American dream. But nearly forty years later, when Carl's mother dies, the trauma that has been bubbling beneath the Fletchers' lives all this time surfaces at last. It becomes apparent that Carl has been quietly pursuing closure to the kidnapping for all these years, and his wife and children must face that the money that they believed bought them safety was actually never capable of doing any such thing. Long Island Compromise spans generations, winding through decades of history all the way through to the wild present, dealing along the way with all the mainstays of American Jewish life and the timeless questions about wealth, trauma, and the American soul.PRAISE FOR FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE:'There is no one that this book isn't for . . . Pure brilliance' INDIA KNIGHT, THE SUNDAY TIMES'Could be one of the books of my entire lifetime. I've never felt so seen' GRACE DENT, GUARDIAN'Sharp and wicked, insightful and funny, and then suddenly so touching' DAVID NICHOLLS'A work of utter perfection' ELIZABETH GILBERT
Long Live Evil (Time of Iron #1)
by Sarah Rees BrennanONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES "BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY OF 2024" AND "BEST ROMANCE NOVELS OF 2024" THIS IS A TALE FOR EVERYONE WHO&’S EVER FALLEN FOR THE VILLAIN… This adult epic fantasy debut from Sarah Rees Brennan puts the reader in the villain's shoes, for an adventure that is both "brilliant" (Holly Black) and "supremely satisfying" (Leigh Bardugo). Expect a rogue's gallery of villains including an axe wielding maid, a shining knight with dark moods, a homicidal bodyguard, and a playboy spymaster with a golden heart and a filthy reputation. When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favorite fantasy series. She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He&’s impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she's not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor's tale. So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they're doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor's fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final page.★ "Absolutely wonderful.&”―Kirkus (Starred)★ "Brennan's adult fantasy debut is two great stories in one: the romantasy in the background and Rae&’s adventure in the foreground."―Booklist (Starred)
Long Live the Dragon Warrior
by Tracey WestPo's position as Dragon Warrior is challenged in this early chapter book with two awesome stories based on hilarious and action-packed episodes of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness!This chapter book, which includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, tells two popular episodes from the Emmy-winning series.In the first story, it's Dragon Warrior Challenge Day. Anyone who bests Po by sundown will be named the new Dragon Warrior. Po isn't worried...until a certain disgruntled rhino shows up. One who would be more than happy to take Po's place as Dragon Warrior... In the second story, Po and Shifu are hosting the Peace Jubilee. Po gets excited when he discovers a kid who is bodacious at kung fu! But it isn't long before Po starts feeling jealous. All the villagers can talk about is the new kid. Are they thinking of replacing their beloved Dragon Warrior? © 2015 Viacom International Inc. NICKELODEON and all related logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Based on the feature film "Kung Fu Panda" © 2008 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved.
Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels
by Lisa BrownAcclaimed author and illustrator Lisa Brown (The Airport Book, Goldfish Ghost) brings her sly sense of humor to comic-strip condensations of classic and contemporary literature.
Long Story Short: A Novel
by Serena Kaylor“Like the best of the Bard himself, Long Story Short combines dazzling repartee with iconic, nuanced characters and the kind of charged, perfectly paced romance fit for the world stage...a sparkling Shakespearean homage and a wonderful debut.” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of Always Never YoursIn Serena Kaylor's sparkling debut, a homeschooled math genius finds herself out of her element at a theater summer camp and learns that life—and love—can’t be lived by the (text)book.Growing up homeschooled in Berkeley, California, Beatrice Quinn has always dreamed of discovering new mathematical challenges at Oxford University. She always thought the hardest part would be getting in, not convincing her parents to let her go. But while math has always made sense to Beatrice, making friends is a problem she hasn’t been able to solve. Before her parents will send her halfway across the world, she has to prove she won’t spend the next four years hiding in the library. The compromise: the Connecticut Shakespearean Summer Academy and a detailed list of teenage milestones to check off. If Beatrice wants to live out her Oxford dream, she has to survive six weeks in the role of “normal teenager” first. Unfortunately, hearts and hormones don't follow any equations. When she's adopted by a group of eclectic theater kids, and immediately makes an enemy of the popular—and annoyingly gorgeous—British son of the camp’s founders, Beatrice quickly learns that relationships are trickier than calculus. With her future on the line, this girl genius stumbles through illicit parties, double dog dares, and more than her fair share of Shakespeare. But before the final curtain falls, will Beatrice realize there’s more to life than what she can find in the pages of a book?
Long Story Short: Turning Famous Books into Cartoons
by Mr. FishA collection of cartoons, illustrations, and paintings that condense the complicated narratives of famous books into one-page works of art."A subversive volume that translates a series of complex works of literature into a single-page illustration . . . A variety of artists rise to a unique literary and visual challenge." —Kirkus ReviewsThe Catcher in the Rye. Lolita. Moby-Dick. Infinite Jest. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. A Room of One’s Own. Native Son. These are but a handful of classic works spectacularly distilled by Mr. Fish and a very talented group of painters, illustrators, graphic designers, and political cartoonists into succinct snapshots that are at times funny, sad, inspiring, rude, crude, beautiful, profound, stomach-turning, and mind-blowing.Includes original artwork from: Mr. Fish, Ted Rall, Stephanie McMillan, Sarah Awad, Eli Valley, Wes Tyrell, Tamara Knoss, Keith Henry Brown, Sam Henderson, Lodi Marasescu, Surag Ramachandran, Tami Knight, Eric J. Garcia, Marissa Dougherty, Siri Dokken, John G., Andy Singer, Tara Seibel, Gary Dumm, Clare Kolat, Nate Ulsh, Benjamin Slyngstad, Ron Hill, JP Trostle, John Kovaleski, and Beth McCaskey.