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Solo un verano (De armas tomar #Volumen 1)
by Eleanor RigbyDel odio al amor hay solo un verano. Bienvenido a las Canarias. ¿Estás dispuesto a enamorarte? El primer libro de la adictiva bilogía de Eleanor Rigby, el nuevo fenómeno de la romántica. No te lo puedes perder. Para Dácil, Thiago es el odio de su vida. Para Thiago, Dácil es la peor de las pesadillas.Pasar unas vacaciones con ellos supone un riesgo para cualquiera que se encuentre en medio de la guerra abierta entre los dos. Hasta que Airam, el hermano de Dácil y mejor amigo de Thiago, harto de cinco años de batalla y queriendo disfrutar de un verano tranquilo, decide resolverla como sea. Incluso haciéndoles creer que a Dácil le gusta Thiago y a Thiago, Dácil. Ahora ella no entiende nada.Ahora él cree comprenderla mejor. ¿CUÁNTA VERDAD HAY TRAS UNA MENTIRA INOFENSIVA? Las lectoras han dicho... «Ha sido una maravillosa sorpresa, no solo la historia; adictiva y magnética, una montaña rusa de emociones, sino la pluma de la autora; fluida, divertida, irreverente, provocadora, descarada pero también puede ser tierna, emotiva y profunda». «Los protagonistas me tienen enamorada y completamente obsesionada. Ambientación veraniega y apetecible. Tramas que enganchan desde el primer momento. ¿Alguna pega? Que se termina. Esperando ya a la segunda parte de la bilogía». «Eleanor Rigby lleva los enemies to lovers a otro nivel... estoy prendada de la complejísima personalidad de los protagonistas y el trasfondo psicológico hasta de los personajes secundarios». «Nos encontramos ante un enemies to lovers elevado a su máxima potencia, estos dos no solo se llevan mal, sino que son enemigos acérrimos. Esta es la historia de una guerra declarada que te va a saltar las lágrimas de risa, con mucho salseo y algo de drama. De esas historias que enganchan, entretienen y te animan a seguir leyendo». En los blogs...«La historia me ha encantado y en mi opinión estamos ante el libro del verano. [...] Estamos ante un rivals to lovers muy bien planteado. Me ha impactado lo bien que se desarrolla toda la trama y como acaba convirtiéndose en algo diferente, pero yo solo os aconsejo tener el segundo a mano porque lo vais a necesitar». Aura, blog Libros encantados «Amor, odio, enemies to lovers. Y una escritora increíble. Mi puntuación es de cinco estrellas sobre cinco y quiero el siguiente». Noelia, blog Entre páginas y letras
Solo una piccola bugia (Flatiron 5 Fitness - Italiano #1)
by Deborah CookeAppena laureati, cinque amici con un sogno in comune hanno unito le loro forze per costruire un futuro di successo. Dieci anni dopo, il loro esclusivo centro fitness, il Flatiron Five Fitness, è la destinazione più in voga di Manhattan. La gente accorre al F5F per tenersi in forma, per cercare fortuna e persino l’amore. I soci fondatori sono rimasti immuni alla magia romantica del F5F, almeno finora... Tyler McKay ha un piano... E il piano non prevede una relazione seria a breve. Tra il lavoro e il ruolo di socio del Flatiron Five Fitness, è impegnato a investire nel futuro. Ma Ty sa che presentarsi da solo al matrimonio di sua sorella incoraggerà le donne della famiglia a intervenire in cerca di una ragazza per lui: per evitarlo ha bisogno di una finta compagna, e in fretta. Quando l’unica donna che lo odia entra al F5F, Ty è certo di aver trovato la candidata perfetta, ma Shannyn non gioca secondo le regole di nessuno e ciò non fa altro che lasciare Ty a desiderare di più... Shannyn Hawke ha chiuso con l’amore e le storie romantiche... Aveva programmato la sua vita intera, ma è andato tutto storto. Ora sta ricominciando da capo, prendendosi cura di se stessa, vivendo nel presente e seguendo ogni capriccio. Se la sua cotta dei tempi dell’università vuole una finta compagna per un giorno in cambio di un po’ di soddisfazione carnale, Shannyn ci sta. Un’unica sera dimostra che lui è tutto ciò che lei crede che un uomo debba essere, e in più Ty la prende come una sfida a farle cambiare idea su di lui. Shannyn non vuole mai più ritrovarsi con il cuore spezzato, ma si sta innamorando pazzamente e velocemente. È tutta una sceneggiata? Quand’è che una bugia può diventare realtà? Tyler riuscirà a convincere Shannyn a credere di nuovo nell’amore?
Solstice: A Tropical Horror Comedy
by Lorence Alison"Part teen drama, part horror story... Readers will want to finish in one sitting." —Kirkus ReviewsA music fest goes wrong in Lorence Alison's comic YA thriller Solstice as selfie-mad concert-goers wake up to realize their tropical island fantasy is a deadly nightmare.When Adri is offered an all-expenses-paid trip to the exclusive Solstice Festival, she throws caution, her prestigious summer internship, and her parents goodwill to the wind. She just wants to live a little before the first day of the rest of her life, planned and scheduled in accordance with her parents’ law school dreams.But when she and a horde of affluent, entitled teen partiers arrive at the island paradise, it looks nothing like the luxury vacation they were promised. There’s barely any food, nowhere to stay, and not nearly enough porta-potties. Pretty soon, the festival is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons, and the music acts are cancelling left and right.And then the first dead body washes up on the beach.Adri has a front-row seat as everything devolves into chaos—and she's in a prime position to put together the clues to who—or what—is killing off the helpless attendees. But even if she finds the killer, how can she hope to stop them?Check your privilege at the door—before it gets you killed. This is one vacation you can’t escape.An Imprint Book"Topical, tropical—and terrifying! A fast-paced read that will have you on the edge of your seat."—Caleb Roehrig, author of Death Prefers Blondes
Solution: Marriage
by Barbara BenedictLUKE PARKER WAS BACK IN TOWN...The news ripped through Main Street like a midsummer tornado. But Callie Magruder didn’t need the local gossip mill to tell her so. She’d felt he was coming. After all, she’d always had a sixth sense when it came to Luke-or maybe it was no sense. Luke was the town’s Golden Boy, son of her family’s nemesis...and her forbidden first love. And now he was returning with a proposition: marriage! Only, Callie had a ten-year-old secret, one that shared his father’s devastating smile....
Solutions and Other Problems
by Allie BroshFor the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh—beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half—returns with a new collection of comedic, autobiographical, and illustrated essays. Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh&’s childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life. <P><P><b>2021 Alex Award Winner</b>
Solutions for Cold Feet and Other Little Problems
by Carey SookocheffWhat do you do when you're missing a shoe? When you're caught in the rain? Or when your ice cream melts? Solutions for Cold Feet is a sweet and gently humorous look at practical and creative answers for all the little daily problems in one young girl's life, including her exuberant and pesky dog. Will her dog, who starts out as a problem, end up as solution?
The Solvers Book #1: A Math Graphic Novel: Learn Multiplication and Division! (The Solvers #1)
by Jon ChadThey multiply. POW! They divide. ZAP! They battle evil. HOORAY! Thanks to The Solvers, learning math has never been this fun! In this graphic novel series, a crew of crime-fighting kid superheroes teach readers ages 8 and up foundational math skills, such as multiplication and division, as they battle their evil nemesis, Null Void. All math concepts are presented with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and tons of superhero themed visual examples. When the evil Null Void steals the DivMulti Ray (a laser gun that can multiply or divide anything it touches!) the Solvers must learn all about multiplication and division to stop the supervillain in her tracks! Throughout the action-packed narrative, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated, superhero-themed examples present essential multiplication and division concepts in an easy-to-understand way. Full of helpful math instruction—and epic superhero action—the first installment of this graphic learning series is perfect for the reader who loves math, the reader who hates math, the reader who needs a refresher, and the superhero enthusiast. Written by a seasoned comics artist and vetted by a math teacher, this is a brand-new way to get your child excited about math!
The Solvers Book #2: A Math Graphic Novel: Learn Fractions and Decimals! (The Solvers #2)
by Jon ChadFractions? Simple. Decimals? No problem! Evil villains? Bring &‘em on! Thanks to the Solvers, learning math has never been this fun! In this graphic novel series, a crew of crime-fighting kid superheroes teach readers ages 8 and up foundational math skills, such as fractions and decimals, as they battle their evil nemesis, Null Void. All math concepts are presented with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and tons of superhero themed visual examples. When The Solvers accidentally drink a shrinking potion, the pint-sized superheroes must learn all about fractions and decimals to mix an antidote and stop supervillain Null Void from taking over the city! Throughout the action-packed narrative, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated, superhero-themed examples introduce readers to fractions and decimals and then teach how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them, in a super easy-to-understand way. Full of helpful math instruction that aligns with national math standards—and epic superhero action—the second installment of this graphic learning series is perfect for the reader who loves math, the reader who hates math, the reader who needs a refresher, and the superhero enthusiast. Written by a seasoned comics artist and vetted by a math teacher, this is a brand-new way to get your child excited about math!
Solving for the Unknown
by Loan LeIn this sweet, incredibly heartfelt companion to A Pho Love Story, Vietnamese Americans Viet and Evie juggle family expectations with their desire to forge their own path in between college classes and falling in love.To his friends back home, Viet Ho is calm and collected and a lovable oddball who nurses an obsession with forensic science. He&’s relieved to head off to UC Davis and escape from being in the middle of his bickering immigrant parents. Yet, on campus and with the school year unfolding at an overwhelming pace, Viet struggles to belong and to keep his depression hidden. Evie Mai is a junior biology major and the eldest daughter who has never trod far off the beaten path. She has everything: good grades, a solid group of friends, and a smart, ambitious boyfriend, who&’s the son of a well-connected university board member. But their busy schedules, as well as their interests, no longer align. Determined to close the distance, she and her boyfriend both apply to a student-run clinic for underserved communities. But will that save or expose the gaps in their relationship? When a clumsy accident brings Viet and Evie together, they bond over their shared hometown and similar history—and their orbits grow smaller as their friends collide. The more time they spend with each other and support each other, mentally and emotionally, the more their friendship shifts into something else. A sweet, emotional slice-of-life story, Solving for the Unknown is about characters questioning the paths they have taken and finding a new path that will lead them to their happiest selves.
La Sombra de la Serpiente (Las Crónicas de Kane #3)
by Rick RiordanGenial, esto va de mal en peor.Apofis anda suelto sembrando el terror allí adonde va.Solo nos quedan dos días...Y, mientras, todos nos dan la espalda. Un grupo de magos rebeldes, encabezados por Sarah Jacobi, nos han acusado a Sadie y a mí de haber provocado el caos y de que Set esté en libertad. Juran que acabarán con nosotros... De los dioses, mejor ni hablar: nadie sabe dónde se han metido, y los que quedan, como Ra, el mismísimo dios del sol, solo piensan en chupetear galletas, babear y tararear cancioncillas sin sentido... Nunca hemos estado tan solos y tan desesperados; solo nos queda una última oportunidad: capturar la sombra de Apofis. Se me olvidaba deciros que nadie hasta ahora lo ha conseguido, así que, si sale mal, no estaremos aquí para contarlo.
Un Sombrero de Cielo (Mundodisco #Volumen 32)
by Terry PratchettUn sombrero de cielo, trigésimo segunda novela de la serie de culto «Mundodisco», es el tercer libro de Terry Pratchett pensado especialmente para los lectores más jóvenes, aunque, sin lugar a dudas, también disfrutarán los que no lo son tanto. Este encantador libro de Terry Pratchett está protagonizado por Tiffany Dolorido y los Pequeños Hombres Libres, una banda de hombrecillos azulados, pendencieros y borrachines que no escatiman esfuerzos en defender a la joven bruja. Pero esta vez ni ellos ni Yaya Ceravieja, la bruja más poderosa del mundo, serán capaces de protegerla. Cuando llegue el momento de la verdad, Tiffany tendrá que recurrir a toda su fuerza interior para intentar salvarse a sí misma. Reseñas:«Un sombrero de cielo consigue mantener a los lectores absolutamente en silencio durante horas, aparte de los momentos de carcajadas descontroladas...»The Times «Montones de ingenio, imaginación y personajes acertados... Como siempre, Pratchett divierte con suma gracia.»The Independent on Sunday «Agudo, ágil... Una introducción ideal a la obra de Pratchett.»South Wales Argus
Some Assembly Required
by Bru Baker Lex ChaseEveryone wishes they were dead when wandering the purgatory of a home furnishings store, but these guys actually are. Benji Goss is the quintessential good guy. When his boyfriend dumps him and moves out, Benji obligingly keeps the cat--even though he's allergic--because his ex's new place doesn't accept pets. He's always joked the cat would be the death of him, but not in a way he expects when a feline mishap crushes him under a DEL TORO bookcase. Snarky loner Patrick Bryant is in such a rut he barely remembers the life he used to lead. The last thing he recalls is being decapitated by a DEL TORO bookcase in a freak accident. As a spiritual CASA resident, he haunts the aisles of affordable Italian furniture, assisting fellow spirits in moving on to their final destinations. When Benji appears in the CASA café, Patrick considers the naïve spirit just the man to cure his boredom. Benji's relentless optimism chips away at Patrick's sarcasm, making him question if there's something beyond what he can see. But the heart is like CASA furniture--there's always some assembly required.
Some Assembly Required
by Lynn Kiele BonasiaThirty-nine-year-old Rose is content with her safe life: both her job writing manuals for appliances and her long-term boyfriend are reasonably satisfying. But when Mr. Almost Right betrays her, Rose decides there has to be more to it than writing succinct descriptions about how to use the timer on a Pause 'n Serve coffeemaker. Lured by the therapeutic promise of Cape Cod's sand, salt, and waves, Rose abandons her careful past and leaves the city far behind. Rose wants only to heal her broken heart. But with the help of a few eccentric neighbors, a fulfilling new job as the world's oldest cub reporter, and a compellingly odd new man, she comes to realize that her past is the furthest thing from her mind -- and she may just have stumbled upon her future happiness.
Some Kind of Incredible (20 Amber Court Ser. #2)
by Katherine GarberaThe night I didn't just take a memo...Nicholas Camden, my positively gorgeous boss, is a man who has occupied my dreams for nearly two years, a man who has never noticed me as a woman. Until the day we went from colleagues discussing a takeover to passionate lovers-right there on top of his executive desk! This completely unexpected-but not unwelcome!-turn of events now has me wondering what our future holds, and if that night of passion has indeed planted the seed for a lifetime commitment....
Some Kind of Magic (Flirting with Fame #1)
by Mary Ann Marlowe"An amazing first novel." -Sydney Landon, New York Times bestselling authorIn this sparkling debut novel, Mary Ann Marlowe introduces a hapless scientist who's swept off her feet by a rock star--but is it love or just a chemical reaction?...Biochemist Eden Sinclair has no idea that the scent she spritzed on herself before leaving the lab is designed to enhance pheromones. Or that the cute, grungy-looking guy she meets at a gig that evening is Adam Copeland. As in the Adam Copeland--international rock god and object of lust for a million women. Make that a million and one. By the time she learns the truth, she's already spent the (amazing, incredible) night in his bed...Suddenly Eden, who's more accustomed to being set up on disastrous dates by her mom, is going out with a gorgeous celebrity who loves how down-to-earth and honest she is. But for once, Eden isn't being honest. She can't bear to reveal that this overpowering attraction could be nothing more than seduction by science. And the only way to know how Adam truly feels is to ditch the perfume--and risk being ditched in turn...Smart, witty, and sexy, Some Kind of Magic is an irresistibly engaging look at modern relationships--why we fall, how we connect, and the courage it takes to trust in something as mysterious and unpredictable as love."Frisky, Flirty Fun!" - Stephanie Evanovich, New York Times bestselling author of The Total Package"Sexy, engaging and original. I completely fell in love with Eden and Adam." --Sydney Landon, New York Times bestselling author
Some Kind of Wonderful
by Giovanna FletcherCurl up with the irresistibly funny and uplifting Sunday Times bestseller from the No. 1 bestseller and Queen of the Castle, Giovanna FletcherTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A fun read with a big dose of girl power' SUN________When the love of your life says you're not The One . . . what next?After celebrating a decade together, everyone thinks Lizzy and Ian are about to get engaged. Including Lizzy.That is, until a romantic escape to Dubai leaves Lizzy with no ring, no fiancé and no future.Lizzy is heartbroken - but through the tears, she sees an opportunity . . .To find out what she's been missing while playing Ian's 'better half'.To rediscover the girl she was before.And, in the meantime, to have a little fun . . .________'Her funniest, freshest and best yet' Heat'Engaging, witty and heartbreaking' i'A must-read' Closer
Some Kind of Wonderful (Puffin Island #2)
by Sarah MorganOn Puffin Island, love can take you by surprise. Second in the series from the USA Today–bestselling author of First Time in Forever.Her whole life, Puffin Islander Brittany Forrest has dreamed of adventure. And at the age of eighteen, she thought she’d found it in bad boy Zachary Flynn. But after just ten tempestuous, smoldering days, their whirlwind marriage went up in smoke, and Brittany resolved to put him out of her mind forever.Zach knows he let Brittany down, but being back on Puffin Island and seeing Brittany again stirs up long-buried emotions. This daredevil pilot has never felt worthy of her, yet he can’t stay away—even when he knows the chemistry between them will only complicate his life.As long, hot summer days on the beach dissolve into sultry, starry nights, Brittany and Zach find that the sparks between them are more powerful than ever. Could it be that the second time around, their dreams of a happy-ever-after will finally come true?Praise for Sarah Morgan“A masterful storyteller.” —Booklist“Jane Green meets Sophie Kinsella.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times–bestselling author“Escapist fiction at its absolute best, full of warmth, humour and heart.” —Katie Marsh, author of Unbreak Your Heart
Some Kind of Wonderful: A Cupcake Lovers Novella 3.5 (Cupcake Lovers #4)
by Beth CiottaThe Cupcake Lovers - a feel-good series of love, friendship and cake, for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Debbie Johnson, Cressida McLaughlin and Cathy Bramley. Some Kind Of Wonderful is a dazzling novella in Beth Ciotta's delicious Cupcake Lovers series in which some things in life are too sweet to resist...Growing up in Sugar Creek, Maya Templeton and Zachary Cole were best friends. After high school, each went out into the world in search of adventure. Maya moved to Florida to explore her passion for baking and pastry-making, eventually establishing her own business: Cupcakes & Dreamscapes. Zach joined the military and became a Marine Scout Sniper. Now, after years apart, they're both going home for the holidays. They don't seem to have much in common anymore. In fact, Zach seems to have the hots for Maya's business partner. But when the two get stranded together during a blizzard, they are forced to reexamine their connection. Are Maya and Zach better off 'just friends' - just as they were when they were young? Or could it be that true love was there all along? Have yourself a scrumptious, small-town Christmas with this special Cupcake Lovers holiday novella, Some Kind of Wonderful!Don't miss the other irresistible novels in the Cupcake Lovers series: Fool For Love, The Trouble With Love, Anything But Love and In The Mood For Love.
Some Like It Scandalous (Undone!)
by Carole MortimerLondon, 1817"You are suggesting that, now our year of mourning for our husbands has come to an end, we should all take at least one lover?"Sophia Rowlands, the widowed Duchess of Clayborne, is shocked by her friend's daring proposition-but is even more astounded when Dante Carfax, Earl of Sherbourne, offers to do the honor! He may be rakishly handsome and undeniably arousing, but he's also four years her junior and they've been at odds ever since he stole a kiss from her ten years ago....As a young man, Dante had taken one look at the beautiful Sophia and desired her more than any other woman before-or since. After years of longing, he's determined to claim her at last. But can he convince Sophia to risk scandal and surrender to their passion?
Some Like It Scot: A Novel
by Pepper BashamShe lives her life on the fly. His heart is double-knotted to home. Can two different souls create a life together?Popular travel writer and podcaster Katie Campbell roams the world collecting other people's stories. She's built a career as "Miss Adventure," known for saying yes to anything new--country, food, or experience--and predictably finding those adventures taking a downward turn into misadventures.Offered the chance to explore her ancestral roots through a three-week Edwardian experience, Katie finds herself immersed in the beauty and eccentricity of Scotland. In her period attire, with traditional foods and activities, the opportunities for misadventures are endless, especially with the presence of a maniacal macaw, a jealous co-worker, and an all-too-surly Scotsman.Reclusive and protective Graeme MacKerrow doesn't venture far from his island home. A stoic Scotsman, Graeme's comfort zone has always been family, and after his sister's death, he's even more determined to save the MacKerrow ancestral home and keep those he loves close. The sudden intrusion of a six-foot-one American lass, famous for her traveling misfortunes, was far from his plan.As this world of folklore, community, and woodworkers-in-kilts tempts Katie to discover her own story, could this one grand series of misadventures lead her directly to where she belongs? And would a settled-in-Scot ever risk loosening his grip on what's familiar to allow a wanderlust writer a home in his heart? How could their very different worlds share the same page of life's story when "home" is in two very different places? But maybe home--and the future--isn't quite what either one imagined it would be. Maybe home is less about a place . . . and more about a person.
Some Like It Wild (Kincaid Highlands #2)
by Teresa Medeiros“A superbly plotted story laced with just enough mystery and danger to keep readers on edge” from the bestselling author of Some Like It Wicked (Library Journal).It was to be her greatest masquerade . . .Pamela Darby needs a man—preferably a Highland brute with more brawn than brains. Determined to save her sister from selling her virtue, the resourceful beauty requires a strapping specimen to pose as a duke’s long-lost heir. Pamela plans to collect the generous reward, then send him on his way. Lucky for the brazen beauty, the seductive, silver-eyed highwayman who just held up their carriage could be her man . . .Connor Kincaid has given up on his dream of restoring his clan’s honor. And now this plucky Englishwoman is asking him to take part in a risky charade that could land them both on the gallows. Never a man to resist a challenge or the allure of a beautiful woman, Connor strikes the devil’s bargain that could seal both their fates. The highwayman and the hellion journey to London as both enemies and allies—a woman who has everything to gain and a man who has nothing to lose . . . but his heart.“A carefree, witty and fun romance that takes [you] on a road of passion, secrets, mystery, danger and a love worth fighting for!! CREATIVE AND SEXY!!” —Addicted to Romance
Some Like to Shock (Daring Duchesses #1120)
by Carole Mortimer"Surely a lady as...daring as you cannot be feeling nervous at the idea of traveling alone with me, Genevieve?"Genevieve Forster, widowed Duchess of Woollerton, knows only too well the need for bravado. After a miserable marriage she's wary, but deep down yearns to pursue temptation....With his air of danger and elusiveness it's little wonder that Lord Benedict Lucas is known to his close friends and enemies alike simply as Lucifer. Shocking the straitlaced Ton holds no fear for him. And the pleasure will be all his as he skillfully uncovers Genevieve's outrageous side!
Some Lines of Poetry: From the Notebooks of bpNichol
by bp NicholCBC BOOKS "CANADIAN POETRY COLLECTIONS TO WATCH FOR IN FALL 2024"For bpNichol’s 80th birthday, a selection of 80 pieces from his 1980s notebooks, an astounding trove of never-before-seen work.One of Canada’s most beloved poets, bpNichol (1944–1988), left a huge legacy of poetry, prose, scripts, comics, and playful interrogation of language after his untimely passing in 1988. In celebration of what would have been Nichol’s eightieth birthday, Some Lines of Poetry gathers excerpts from Nichol’s journals across the 1980s to give a unique perspective on craft, process, and a writer’s life. Featuring works in progress, insight into Nichol’s thinking, previously unpublished prose and lyric, visual, and sound poems, Some Lines of Poetry documents Nichol’s “apprenticeship to language” and his playful daily exploration of the limits of writing. Lovingly edited by noted poet-scholars Derek Beaulieu and Gregory Betts, who provide an afterword contextualizing Nichol’s practice, Some Lines of Poetry is a map of hidden corners, a guidebook to poetic play, and a tribute to Nichol’s ongoing influence."No other writer of our time and place was so diverse, attempted so much, and never lost sight of his intent." – Michael Ondaatje
Some Maintenance Required
by Marie-Renée LavoieBestselling author of Autopsy of a Boring Wife Marie-Renée Lavoie is a master of making us fall in love with her characters. She does it again with the tender coming-of-age story Some Maintenance Required. It is 1993, the last year of school and Laurie’s final spring before adulthood. She works part time at a restaurant and looks after Cindy, her neglected, potty-mouthed little neighbour. Like her mother, Laurie devours books and dreams big. Her father works at a garage, where Laurie constantly struggles to keep her car running. It is here that a budding romance intensifies Laurie’s understanding of class differences, and opens her eyes to a more complicated world. With her big heart, she takes Cindy globe-trotting without even leaving town, and learns how to come to terms with circumstances beyond her control. Life teaches Laurie that everyone requires some maintenance sometimes. A story of taking responsibility and coming into adulthood, Some Maintenance Required is as funny and as impressive as its main character.
Some People Talk with God: A Novel (Dominick Chronicles)
by John EnrightAn old house, a new lover, a fresh life for Dominick-or will the faith-driven doom it all?The past just won’t go away. Dominick likes to idle there in history’s comfortable remove, but when his mother dies and he meets the half sister he never knew he had, the past becomes more personal-and the present more dangerous.In this sequel to New Jerusalem News, Dominick’s perpetual peregrinations are interrupted by a visit to his newfound sibling’s historic Hudson Valley estate, which is also home to a Wiccan coven. In one way or another his departure is continually delayed by circumstance, brushes with the local sheriff, and the history of the place itself-a stop on the Underground Railroad.Once again, Dominick’s quest for noninvolvement and a purely "observer’s” status is thwarted by reality. In Some People Talk With God, follow the new misadventures of this charming wanderer as he encounters an ineffable world of lovers, schemers, and fanatics.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade, Yucca, and Good Books imprints, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction-novels, novellas, political and medical thrillers, comedy, satire, historical fiction, romance, erotic and love stories, mystery, classic literature, folklore and mythology, literary classics including Shakespeare, Dumas, Wilde, Cather, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.