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The 1989 Annual World's Best SF
by Donald A. WollheimFrom an alien contact humans would never know they'd made, to one woman's infinite existences in an infinity of alternate worlds, to a future where society's rebels live precariously on the sides of towering skyscrapers--welcome to the day after tomorrow in this twenty-fourth annual collection of the most innovative and well-written future visions of the year.
1Q84: 3 Volume Boxed Set (Vintage International #3)
by Haruki Murakami"Murakami is like a magician who explains what he's doing as he performs the trick and still makes you believe he has supernatural powers . . . But while anyone can tell a story that resembles a dream, it's the rare artist, like this one, who can make us feel that we are dreaming it ourselves." --The New York Times Book Review The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver's enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 --"Q is for 'question mark.' A world that bears a question." Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled. As Aomame's and Tengo's narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell's--1Q84 is Haruki Murakami's most ambitious undertaking yet: an instant best seller in his native Japan, and a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide.
1Q84
by Haruki Murakami Jay RubinThe long-awaited magnum opus from Haruki Murakami, in which this revered and bestselling author gives us his hypnotically addictive, mind-bending ode to George Orwell's 1984. <P><P>The year is 1984. Aomame is riding in a taxi on the expressway, in a hurry to carry out an assignment. Her work is not the kind that can be discussed in public. When they get tied up in traffic, the taxi driver suggests a bizarre 'proposal' to her. Having no other choice she agrees, but as a result of her actions she starts to feel as though she is gradually becoming detached from the real world. She has been on a top secret mission, and her next job leads her to encounter the superhuman founder of a religious cult. Meanwhile, Tengo is leading a nondescript life but wishes to become a writer. He inadvertently becomes involved in a strange disturbance that develops over a literary prize. While Aomame and Tengo impact on each other in various ways, at times by accident and at times intentionally, they come closer and closer to meeting. Eventually the two of them notice that they are indispensable to each other. Is it possible for them to ever meet in the real world? <P><P>From the Hardcover edition.
2+2=5 (Urbanomic / K-Pulp #4)
by Jake ChapmanA riotous new take on a classic fictional dystopia, with an all-you-can-eat quinoa buffet of wrongthink. With 2+2=5, George Orwell's flawed masterpiece finally receives a much-needed rectification, as Jake Chapman takes us on a bad trip into an atrocious alt-Eurasia--a nightmare utopia of 24/7 self-expression, mandatory wellbeing, yogic breathing, and promiscuous empathy. Yippie wonks in open-toed sandals have ejected the evil capitalist overlords, compassion and charity reign supreme, buckwheat salad and artisan cashew cheese are in plentiful supply, and all strive to live their best life, all the time.Employed by the Ministry to rectify misfortunes issuing from a curious glitch in the system, Winston Smith finds that his creative urges are unexpectedly awoken, and he is driven to express his deepest place, voice, and hurt through the medium of poetry. But what connects Winston's furtive scribblings in My Big Book of Me to the unpleasantnesses emanating from the deep glitch? Is Julia really the perfect kooky carefree soulmate she seems to be? Can O'Brien be trusted? And when does the new season of Big Brother start?An all-you-can-eat quinoa buffet of wrongthink, Chapman's twisted vision is a bracing reminder that dystopia is just wishful thinking, and that the worst can always get worster.
2 A.M. in Little America: A Novel
by Ken KalfusAs Americans flee widespread civil conflict, one young refugee ekes out a living in a suspenseful, darkly comic novel: “An important writer in every sense.” —David Foster WallaceAn Esquire “Best Book of Spring 2022” A Literary Hub “Most Anticipated Book of 2022” A San Francisco Chronicle “Most Anticipated Novel of 2022”In the future, sweeping civil disorder has forced America’s young people to flee its borders into an unwelcoming world. One such American is Ron Patterson, who finds himself on distant shores, working as a repairman and sharing a room with other refugees. In an unnamed city wedged between ocean and lush mountainous forest, Ron can almost imagine a stable life for himself. Especially when he makes the first friend he’s had in years—a mysterious migrant named Marlise, who bears a striking resemblance to a onetime classmate.Nearly a decade later—after anti-migrant sentiment has put their whirlwind intimacy and asylum to an end—Ron is living in “Little America,” an enclave of migrants in one of the few countries still willing to accept them. Here, among reminders of his past life, he again begins to feel that he may have found a home. He adopts a stray dog, observes his neighbors, and lands a new repairman job that allows him to move through the city quietly. But this newfound security, too, is quickly jeopardized, as resurgent political divisions threaten the fabric of Little America. Tapped as an informant against the rise of militant gangs and contending with the appearance of a strangely familiar woman, Ron is suddenly on dangerous and uncertain ground.Brimming with mystery, suspense, and Ken Kalfus’s distinctive comic irony, 2 A.M. in Little America poses questions vital to the current moment: What happens when privilege is reversed? Who is watching and why? How do tribalized politics disrupt our ability to distinguish what is true and what is not? This is a story for our time—gripping, unsettling, prescient—by an acclaimed National Book Award finalist.“My favorite book by one of America’s great living writers.” —Jonathan Safran Foer“A provocative dystopian story . . . takes hold of the reader.” —Publishers Weekly“A highly readable, taut novel.” —The New York Times Book Review“One of contemporary literature’s best-kept secrets.” —Esquire
2-in-1: More Fairy Tales Retold
by Caroline AubreyWE ALL KNOW THE STORIES FROM CHILDHOOD...BEAUTIFUL HEROINE FALLS IN LOVE WITH HANDSOME, MYSTERIOUS HERO. THEY FALL IN LOVE, MARRY, AND LIVE HAPPILY AFTER...OR DO THEY? Even though times have changed, we still have the deep longing to be desired above all by a demon lover, the bad boy, the vampire, the one whom we are not supposed to find ultimate happiness with. In these retellings of Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella (First Night) and The Goose Girl, East of the Sun, West of the Moon, Beauty and the Beast, and a Selkie Legend (Second Night), Caroline Aubrey reimagines these stories for a modern world; the same horrors facing women in the old world face them in the new one, but this time there is a twist: to survive the horror of the Bloody Chamber, we must keep our wits about us and rely upon the strength of women to do so.
2-in-1: Planet sEX & Observation Deck
by Juliet CardinPlanet sEX Lisia is chosen for her great beauty to serve in Aphrodite's Temple on Planet Ex. In exchange for her loyalty, she is granted anything her heart desires. What Lisia wants is Dayton. Unobtainable on Earth, he is recreated as a droid to service her needs on Planet Ex. Lisia is thrilled with her man-toy and enjoys his full attention and absolute obedience to slaking her uninhibited desires. But alas, he is not real. Dayton, though a well-crafted piece of machinery, is cold comfort to the hot-blooded Lisia. So, what a pleasant surprise she gets when her man-toy suddenly becomes all that she desires...and more. Observation Deck Holly and her co-workers' covert mission is to study Planet Geor and its inhabitants. The tribe situated right outside their observation deck consists of about fifteen primitive, beautiful, and lusty males and females. The crew has trouble focusing on their work with so many enticing distractions going on outside. Finally overcome by her urges, Holly decides to sneak outside naked and join the tribe in their nightly orgy, but when she attempts to return to the station, she realizes the door is locked. Will the rest of her mission be jeopardized because she gave in to her lusty desires?
2-in-1: Angela Castle - Dragon Down Under & Dragon Down Under Two Plus One
by Angela CastleDRAGON DOWN UNDER: Accused of a crime he did not commit, dragon shifter Kaden, has been exiled to the human realm. His only chance for survival is to find a remote, warm dry place to live, as both man and dragon. Deeply in debt, Terrie Holbrook has no choice but to sell her family's remote cattle station in the far North of Australia, and a mysterious buyer saves the property from falling into the hands of a mining company. The overwhelming attraction between them has Terrie on the run, with one large, blue dragon on the chase. Things take a violent turn when the mining company owner comes after what lies beneath their land. They discover an ancient puzzle, dating back to the time of gods and men. When Terrie is threatened, Kaden must do whatever it takes to save his one true mate--and the world--from the hands of a mad man. DRAGON DOWN UNDER TWO PLUS ONE: Dar and Jax, two dragon shifters, exiled from the dragon realm, are forced to make a home--away from the humans--deep in the Australian desert. Their fortunes change when they find a curvy woman, near death, on their doorstep. The moment the brothers touch her, their inner dragons roar to life. She is a true mate, not just to one of them, but both. They must share her! Dar and Jax move quickly to heal their new treasure, claim her for their own and seek revenge on her ex-fiancée, who tried to kill their woman by leaving her to die in the desert.
2-in-1: Michelle Marquis [Big Bad Wolf And Andrea's Overlord]
by Michelle MarquisTwo great erotic paranormal romance novels in one edition from bestselling author Michelle Marquis, including: BIG BAD WOLF: Eleana the werewolf has a very depressing problem; she hasn't been able to change into her wolf form in all of her thirty-two years. What the heck is a woman supposed to do with an issue like that? It's not like she can take a pill and the problem will clear up in a week or two. But Eleana is about to discover her problem runs much deeper than she originally thought. She's a shifter all right, but she's certainly not your garden variety werewolf...and the alpha male she attracts is down right beastly! ANDREA'S OVERLORD: Life has not been kind to Andrea Quill. Born in a world where vampires breed humans for pleasure, she has the bad luck to be smart and independent. Unfortunately, those are qualities that get humans killed. When Andrea is pledged to her first master things look even grimmer for her. That is until she is forced to spend her first night with vampire assassin Mikel Hellborne. Mikel Hellborne has the best of both worlds. He is both a vampire overlord and an assassin. But when he meets the strong-willed Andrea even this jaded overlord can't let the rebellious beauty die.
2-in-1: Over the Moon & Nemesis
by Michelle MarquisNEMESIS Queen Ginger Mont Blanc's life is safe, ordered, and controlled. But in a flash Ginger's husband is killed by the horrible vampire King Mortis. Now as her kingdom falls into chaos and ruin around her things change. But that's not Ginger's worst problem, because somewhere out there is the vampire King's most trusted soldier, General Nemesis. Ginger knows the general is coming for her. OVER THE MOON Jillian Cross is a very fortunate witch. She has just inherited an old house from her deceased uncle, black magician Archibald Cross. But Jillian isn't as happy about acquiring the house as she is about the opportunity to search it. For Jillian suspects her long dead mother's bones are hidden somewhere inside that property, and she's determined to find them. Once she does, she can set her mother's restless soul free. The only thing she isn't counting on is Ed Justice.
2-in-1: Elysian Dreams and Love’s Forge
by Susan M. SailorsThe ancient Greek Olympians rule again in volume 3 of the erotic romance fantasy/paranormal epic from author Susan M Sailors, including: ELYSIAN DREAMS: Aphrodite wants to right a wrong from many years ago. Her petty quarrel with Apollo resulted in him being separated from the woman he loved. Until now. With Zeus's help, Aphrodite has given Apollo and his beloved Daphne a second chance. Will they find happiness together? Or will they find that the years of separation have drastically changed what each of them once wanted? LOVE'S FORGE: Aphrodite's talent for bringing about "happily ever after" despite numerous obstacles has never helped her straighten out her own love life. She's been keeping her estranged marriage to Hephaestus a secret from everyone, but his determination to finally make it work and regain her heart has convinced her the time for secrecy may soon be over. But when Hephaestus catches her with Ares, he decides his wife needs to be taught a lesson. Aphrodite stands very little chance against his erotic assault, but she still refuses to promise to be his forever. As he continues making her live out all his fantasies, she must ultimately decide if she only wants his body or if she can truly return his love. Don't miss the first four books, in volumes 1 and 2 of the "2 In 1" series from Susan M Sailors!
2-in-1: Troy- Lovers in the Mist and Trojan Gold
by Sultry SummersTROY - LOVERS IN THE MISTS Drawn to the ancient ruins of Troy by haunting, vivid visions of the city before the legendary Trojan War, Genia, an archaeological student, secures a position as a novice digger. Engineered by fate, her position reunites Iphigenia, Achilles and Agamemnon reincarnated into the modern world, with modern lives. After centuries, Iphigenia and Achilles, so cruelly ripped apart, have another chance to fulfill their love. Over the centuries, their subconscious yearnings, soul-shaking love and smoldering passion of star-crossed lovers have become undeniable. Each is drawn to the other at first sight, and they soon become engulfed in the same time slips. Remaining together in the present, they fight the power of the time slips and the Greek warriors of the past, attempting to escape the dark mists that engulf them and the professor, the reincarnation of Agamemnon intent on sacrificing his daughter, Iphigenia. At last their love will have a chance. TROJAN GOLD An erotic myth of youth regained, a life saved, and love found by the grace of the god Apollo and the wisdom of Zeus. One mortal woman's compassion and bravery after the fall of Troy changes the course of history. Her courage and dedication touches the heart of a love-desolate god when he at last finds love in her arms. No obstacles, even the queen of heaven, can stand in the way of their happiness that will last through eternity.
2-In-1 – My True Self & November’s Beach
by N. C. EastMy True Self: Paranormal Kalyna started out life as an orphan but finds out more about her past than she could ever imagine after a fateful meeting at a party in her new town. A shy and sickly outsider, Kalyna finds a community that she fits into perfectly and soon rises to her true potential. The only problem? She has to keep it all secret. After spending her entire life doing everything society expected of her, in order to fit in, she must embrace a completely contrary lifestyle to find true happiness, satisfaction, and her true self--a werewolf with three brothers as mates. November's Beach: Contemporary A routine business trip turns into a nightmare for newly divorced Justin Bartlet, but he is able to find the good in the bad. There's nothing that a sexy calendar model named Sydney, and a beautiful beach, can't help make better. And, oh yeah, Sydney just happens to be nude.
2-in-1 Other Kin Books 1 and 2: The Werewolf's Mate and The Dragon's Vamp (Other Kin Series #1 - 2)
by C. A. SaloThe Werewolf's Mate: Book 1 - Paranormal - Erotic Romance Betrayal and fright caused her to run. A threat to her home town lures her back. Welcome to Alston, Maine. A place where different Other Kin species have lived in peace and thrived for centuries. However, there's one major rule: if you leave and know of a threat to the town, you must come back in person to report all details. Woodland Fairy Kalana Fairlawn ran when she thought her soul mate, and Lyken warrior, Drake Roven, had betrayed her on the night of their first mating, leaving her pregnant and vulnerable. Nine years later darkness emerges that could threaten the existence of Alston and all the different Other Kin species who call it home. The Dragon's Vamp: Book 2 - Paranormal - Erotic Romance What does a Dragon shifter do when she's told her soul mate has been chosen for her? Fight like hell! Mariwen Gawain, dragon shifter and protector of Alston, trusts very few people, but when she comes back to protect her home and territory from the darkness, her body ignites with passion for Rhys Beven, the powerful vampire coven leader of Alston. Fighting her passions and the threats to the town, Mari breaks down and gives the hot-blooded Vamp a chance. Trust is a necessity as they combat the darkness for their town, their lives, and their love, especially when Mari charges into battle, using her dragon's breath full force at their enemy, with Rhys right in the line of fire.
2-in-1 Werewolf Mafia Books 1 and 2: No Laughing Matter and Dominant Predator (Werewolf Mafia #1 - 2)
by Michelle MarquisNo Laughing Matter - Book 1 For Officer Violet Malone it's the opportunity she's been hoping for. After years of serving on the mean streets as a beat cop, she finally has a chance to get back to the undercover work she loves. So when she gets summoned by the Vampire High King to infiltrate the Werewolf Mafia, she quickly takes the job. But what she doesn't count on is how steamy it can get working with sexy ex-werewolf Black Jack Heckle, or dealing with the terrible new animal he has turned himself into. Dominant Predator - Book 2 For Jordan it was supposed to be a Friday like any other. She was going to deposit her check at the bank, pick up some chicken, and spend time in front of the television. But seconds after she queues up at the bank, something terrible happens. She, and everyone else, get taken hostage by three armed Werewolf Mafia members intent on robbing the bank's silver. And that's not the worst of it, because as their confinement drags on for hours, it starts to look like their leader has the hots for her!
2-Power: The Korski Code (2-power Ser.)
by Pete JohnsonSam and Ella are just an ordinary brother and sister - until they discover two amazing things . . .They can send thought messages to each other.They have incredible super powers.Suddenly they're extraordinary! And then a jewel robbery and a sinister stranger plunge them into a mystery that tests their new super powers to the limit!This is the first book in a brand-new series of thrilling crime-busting adventures aimed at younger readers of 7+. If you're a fan of Horrid Henry, then the 2-Power books are for you!
2-Power: The Canine Conspiracy
by Pete JohnsonTwins Sam and Ella have discovered they are extraordinary! They can send thought messages to each other and - when they're doing it - they have super powers!So, when pet dogs start to disappear, the twins decide to use their powers to solve the mystery -only to run headlong into danger . . .A thrilling read for children of 7+Comic-strip illustrations from Rowan Clifford are an exciting extra to every chapter.
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
by Judith Conaway Gino D'Achille Jules VerneProfessor Aronnax and his crew become prisoners of Captain Nemo, an adventurous underwater explorer. Will the professor and his crew ever escape, or will they travel the world with the crazy captain for the rest of their lives?
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Timeless Classics Series)
by Jules Verne Emily HutchinsonThemes: Hi-Lo, adapted classics, low level classics, after-reading question at the end of the book. Timeless Classics--designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original classic. <P><P>These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience. <P><P>Searching for a sea monster, a scientist discovers an amazing underwater vessel. At first he's thrilled to be invited aboard the Nautilus. What changes his mind? He discovers that the mad captain plans to stay at sea forever.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
by VerneDive into this beautiful edition of a time-honored classic with new illustrations!Originally published in the late 1800s, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has captivated readers for nearly two centuries. This edition, enhanced with lavish full-color illustrations by artist Arkady Roytman, is the premier edition of this time-honored classic. The story follows Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant, Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner, Ned Land, and dangerous mission to rid the seas of terrifying monster that lurks in the depths of the sea. However, the "monster" turns out to be a giant submarine, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom they are soon held captive. So begins not only one of the great adventure classics by Jules Verne, but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to the South Pole.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules VerneENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A group of men set sail to solve the mystery of a sea monster in this amazing underwater adventure. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules VerneTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1870.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (EDGE: Classics Retold #3)
by Jules VerneProfessor Arronax and his men are kidnapped and held aboard the submarine Nautilus, piloted by the mysterious Captain Nemo. Deep under the sea they glimpse the lost city of Atlantis, dodge icebergs and do battle with a mighty giant squid. But will the Professor and his men ever manage to escape Captain Nemo and the Nautilus?Adapted by Lynne Benton from the original novel by Jules Verne.A series of adaptations of well-known stories, designed to introduce young readers to the classics. Divided into short chapters and illustrated with modern black and white artwork, each title will offer the reader an accessible and exciting read.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: Reader (Enriched Classics)
by Jules VerneENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP A group of men set sail to solve the mystery of a sea monster in this amazing underwater adventure. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A chronology of the author's life and work A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations Detailed explanatory notes Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential. SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Illustrated Classic Editions)
by Jules Verne Malvina G. VogelNarrated through the eyes of Professor Pierre Aronnax, this classic science fiction is about tracking and hunting down of a sea monster that's causing havoc in the seas.