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Something Beautiful
by Lenora WorthLOVE BLOOMS...IN THE GARDENWomen had been Lucas Dorsette' s passion, but one glance at Willa O' Connor, and he knew he would give anything to love and protect her. Yet she was keeping a secret from him, a secret he was afraid she might lose her life to.There had been too many disappointments in Willa' s life for trust. But there was something about Lucas' s mischievous grin and warm eyes that made Willa want to trust her deepest secrets-and her heart-to him. But could she help Lucas believe that miracles and love still happen?Three women who find their heart' s desire...IN THE GARDEN
Something Beautiful & Lacey's Retreat
by Lenora WorthSomething Beautiful She was the kind of woman who could make Lucas Dorsette change his wild ways. But Willa O'Connor had a life-threatening secret and trust wasn't easy. She needed something more-- and Lucas hoped his love was the answer to her prayers. Lacey's Retreat Running, bleeding and desperate, Gavin Prescott found sanctuary in a New Orleans church and hope in Lacey Dorsette York. Lacey was willing to risk everything, but was Gavin's love a path to danger. . . or to God's plan?
Something Borrowed, Something Black (The Peter Macklin Thrillers #4)
by Loren D. EstlemanTrying to go straight, former contract killer Peter Macklin carries out a hit in the Lone Star state, in this page-turning hard-boiled thriller Johns Davis has just left the Alamo when he feels the garrote wrap around his neck. The bookie slams his foot on the gas, sending the car into oncoming traffic. It bounces off a van, hops the curb, and crashes into a hotel, knocking Davis unconscious and breaking the neck of his would-be assassin. Davis can breathe again, but just for a moment. When the mob wants you dead, they'll always send another killer. The only man for the job is Peter Macklin, a veteran killer who's trying to put his old life behind him. He's just married Laurie, a beautiful, innocent young woman who believes her husband is a salesman. They're on their honeymoon in Los Angeles when he gets the call, and it's a gig he can't refuse. Macklin is going to Texas for a battle so tough it will make the Alamo look like a fair fight. This spellbinding thriller from three-time-Shamus Award-winning author Loren D. Estleman takes hit man Peter Macklin out of his Motor City comfort zone and into the hot spots of San Antonio and Los Angeles. Something Borrowed, Something Black is the 4th book in the Peter Macklin Thrillers, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You
by Alice MunroIn the thirteen stories in her remarkable second collection, Alice Munro demonstrates the precise observation, straightforward prose style, and masterful technique that led no less a critic than John Updike to compare her to Chekhov. The sisters, mothers and daughters, aunts, grandmothers, and friends in these stories shimmer with hope and love, anger and reconciliation, as they contend with their histories and their present, and what they can see of the future.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Something Real
by J. J. MurrayThanks to her black mother and her Irish father, Ruth "Penny" Borum is the color of a new penny. Big-boned and notoriously sassy, Ruth is nonetheless the organist and a member in good standing of Antioch, Virginia's most prominent black church--or at least she was until she dragged the popular Reverend Jonas Borum into an ugly divorce.Having lost everything in the divorce, Ruth scrapes by on what she can make as a hairdresser at Diana's, a tiny two-seat salon. Alone at night, in her basement apartment, she indulges in ice cream and argues with the Almighty. Did He have to take everything away? And when is He going to give something back?The Good Lord must have a sense of humor. That's the only conclusion Ruth can reach when He makes her fall head over heels in love. . .with a white man. Her friends are appalled, and Antioch, her spiritual home since birth, is ready to throw her out on her ear. Still, with the help of jump rope rhymes, a homeless man who hears God's voice in a mason jar, and two children who want a Mama as much as she wants them, Ruth's determined to prove anything is possible--even love between two people who couldn't be more mismatched. . ."Delightful! Sexy! Something Real is like a burst of sunshine." --Romance in Color"J. J. Murray has outdone himself with his latest work. He has written a realistic story that could happen to anyone."--RAWSistaz
Something to Declare: Essays on France and French Culture (Vintage International)
by Julian BarnesAnyone who loves France (or just feels strongly about it), or has succumbed to the spell of Julian Barnes's previous books, will be enraptured by this collection of essays on the country and its culture. Barnes's appreciation extends from France's vanishing peasantry to its hyper-literate pop singers, from the gleeful iconoclasm of nouvelle vague cinema to the orgy of drugs and suffering that is the Tour de France. Above all, Barnes is an unparalleled connoisseur of French writing and writers. Here are the prolific and priapic Simenon, Baudelaire, Sand and Sartre, and several dazzling excursions on the prickly genius of Flaubert. Lively yet discriminating in its enthusiasm, seemingly infinite in its range of reference, and written in prose as stylish as haute couture, Something to Declare is an unadulterated joy.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Somewhere a Song (Daughters of Fortune Ser. #2)
by Judith PellaThe Stunning Sequel to Written on the Wind In the wake of Pearl Harbor, three sisters struggle to keep their family together even as the tentacles of war reach into their homeland. The day after the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor the world is reeling in shock, and the daughters of newspaper tycoon Keagan Hayes encounter its tumultuous aftermath on three different continents. Returning to Moscow after a stressful emergency visit to California, journalist Cameron Hayes hears the devastating news and knows it will mean war with Japan. Her sister Blair is caught in the Philippines during the attack. She had followed her estranged husband to his military assignment in the South Pacific in hopes of restoring their fractured marriage and has not been heard from since. In Los Angeles, youngest sister Jackie deepens her relationship with a Japanese friend in spite of fear-induced hatred toward Asians since the bombing. The terror of war threatens to further drive a wedge into the Hayes family. Is reconciliation now beyond hope? A Sweeping Saga of a Family and a World in Chaos. JUDITH PELLA is a bestselling, award-winning author whose career spans nearly two decades. Her in-depth historical and geographical research combines with her skillful storytelling to provide readers with exciting and dramatic novels. She and her husband make their home in Oregon.
Son of the Mob: Hollywood Hustle
by Gordon KormanVince Luca is just like any other high school guy. His best friend, Alex, is trying to score vicariously through him; his brother is a giant pain; and his father keeps bugging him to get motivated. There is just one thing that really sets him apart for other kids-his father happens to be the head of a powerful crime organization. Needless to say, while Vince's family's connections can be handy for certain things (like when teachers are afraid to give him a bad grade), they can put a serious crimp in his dating life. How is he supposed to explain to a girl what his father does for a living? But when Vince meets a girl who finally seems to be worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Because her father is an FBI agent-the one who wants to put his father away for good.
Son of the Mob (Son of the Mob #1)
by Gordon KormanSeventeen-year-old Vince's life is constantly complicated by the fact that he is the son of a powerful Mafia boss, a relationship that threatens to destroy his romance with the daughter of an FBI agent.
Son of the Moment
by Nazir AhmadThere was a mutiny in 1857 India whose repercussions can still be felt. It pitted Moslem Indian-born people against British colonial Christian rulers and occupiers. An English officer, Noble Sahib, and a Muslim gentleman, Ibn-Ul-Vaqt, are brought together in the charged atmosphere following the mutiny. Noble Sahib persuades Ibn-Ul-Vaqt to adopt English ways which he hopes will encourage other Moslems to also do and which he then hopes will bring English and Moslems together in community. The consequences are not what either of them had in mind at the outset.
Sondok: Princess of the Moon and Stars (The Royal Diaries)
by Sheri HolmanDuring the seventh century in the land which is now Korea, 14-year-old Sondok is the eldest daughter of King Chinp-yong, ruler of Silla. It is an era of political and religious intrigue for this princess living in a tumultuous time.
The Song of Names (Reading Group Guides)
by Norman LebrechtMartin Simmonds’ father tells him, “Never trust a musician when he speaks about love. ” The advice comes too late. Martin already loves Dovidl Rapoport, an eerily gifted Polish violin prodigy whose parents left him in the Simmonds’s care before they perished in the Holocaust. For a time the two boys are closer than brothers. But on the day he is to make his official debut, Dovidl disappears. Only 40 years later does Martin get his first clue about what happened to him. In this ravishing novel of music and suspense, Norman Lebrecht unravels the strands of love, envy and exploitation that knot geniuses to their admirers. In doing so he also evokes the fragile bubble of Jewish life in prewar London; the fearful carnival of the Blitz, and the gray new world that emerged from its ashes. Bristling with ideas, lambent with feeling, The Song of Names is a masterful work of the imagination. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Song of Roland (Dover Thrift Editions: Poetry Ser.)
by AnonymousThe first and greatest of French literature's epics, this eleventh-century tale of romance and heroism embodies all the power and majesty of its predecessors from other cultures. Its narrative framework echoes that of classical mythology, and it melds European historic accounts and legends of the troubadours with folklore from the Far East. This crystalline translation by Leonard Bacon does full justice to the timeless tale of the warrior Roland, nephew to Charlemagne and prince of the Holy Roman Empire. A patriotic and poetic story of valor, betrayal, and revenge, it represents a landmark in world literature.
Song of Sampo Lake
by William DurbinFor fifteen-year-old Matti Ojala and his family, Finnish immigrants in Minnesota in 1900, starting a new life in America is both a hardship and an opportunity. After a tragic mining accident kills their beloved uncle, the family turns away from the iron mines to pursue the dream of owning a homestead in the wilderness. This means constant hard work and new challenges for the entire family. But will it also allow Matti, the in-between child, the chance to escape from his older brother's shadow and gain the approval of his father, which he so desperately desires?
Song of Sampo Lake
by William DurbinFor Matti Ojala and his family, Finnish immigrants in Minnesota, starting a new life in America is both a hardship and an opportunity. When their beloved Uncle Wilho is killed in a tragic mining accident, the family decides they must realize their dream of owning a homestead in the wilderness. This means constant hard work and new challenges for the entire family. But it also means that Matti, the “in-between” child, has his chance to shine. Whether he’s looking after his younger sisters, clerking in a general store, teaching English, or clearing the land with Father, Matti strives to prove himself to Father and escape his older brother’s shadow. From the Hardcover edition.
Song of the Circus
by Lois DuncanGisselda and Bop, true children of the circus stand up to the snarling tiger on the terrible day that the whole performance goes wrong.
Song of the Water Saints
by Nelly RosarioThis vibrant, provocative début novel explores the dreams and struggles of three generations of Dominican women. Graciela, born on the outskirts of Santo Domingo at the turn of the century, is a headstrong adventuress who comes of age during the U. S. occupation. Too poor to travel beyond her imagination, she is frustrated by the monotony of her life, which erodes her love affairs and her relationship with Mercedes, her daughter. Mercedes, abandoned by Graciela at thirteen, turns to religion for solace and, after managing to keep a shop alive during the Trujillo dictatorship, emigrates to New York with her husband and granddaughter, Leila. Leila inherits her great-grandmother Graciela’s passion-driven recklessness. But, caught as she is between cultures, her freedom arrives with its own set of obligations and dangers.
The Song Within My Heart
by David BouchardFrom the Publisher: Renowned Native painter Allen Sapp's inspired and stunning artwork beautifully complements this sweet story of a boy preparing for his first powwow. The young boy's Nokum - his beloved grandmother - guides him through the events of the day and helps him to understand what the singing and dancing are about. Award-winning author David Bouchard adds rhythmic and informative text based on remembrances from Allen Sapp's own Cree childhood. Brief descriptions of the paintings are included in this book. Told in verse, the language is beautiful and rhythmic, much like the beat of the drums his elders play. The illustrations are gorgeous paintings by Allen Sapp, a noted Cree painter, whose grandmother was his guide and figures largely in his paintings. In addition to the paintings, the endpapers subtly show the rhythm of the chanting. This is a beautiful book about native peoples, a boy and his grandmother, and how the songs and stories are deep within everyone's' own hearts if they will only listen. --Joan Kindig A Cree Indian boy is attending his first powwow with his beloved grandmother and has many questions. In poetic form, Nokum encourages her grandson to close his eyes and listen carefully, and takes the opportunity to teach him about the importance of passing stories on to the next generation: "A story is a sacred thing/That should be passed from age to youth/I choose to share my best with you/That you might own and share them too." The drummers share their stories with the people through the rhythm of the drumbeats. Bouchard based his text on early memories of renowned Cree artist Allen Sapp, whose stunning paintings are showcased in this book. Sapp grew up on the Red Pheasant Reserve in Saskatchewan, and each of his paintings tells a story of his early life. The artwork supports the lyrical and heartfelt text but is not always a perfect match. Nonetheless, it features intimate portraits of the Cree, always from a child's perspective, and always focuses on the strength, beauty, and hope of the people. --Wendy Woodfill
Songs of the Humpback Whale: A Novel in Five Voices
by Jodi PicoultSometimes finding your own voice is a matter of listening to the heart.... Jodi Picoult's powerful novel portrays an emotionally charged marriage that changes course in one explosive moment....For years, Jane Jones has lived in the shadow of her husband, renowned San Diego oceanographer Oliver Jones. But during an escalating argument, Jane turns on him with an alarming volatility. In anger and fear, Jane leaves with their teenage daughter, Rebecca, for a cross-country odyssey charted by letters from her brother Joley, guiding them to his Massachusetts apple farm, where surprising self-discoveries await. Now Oliver, an expert at tracking humpback whales across vast oceans, will search for his wife across a continent -- and find a new way to see the world, his family, and himself: through her eyes.
Sonnets of Michelangelo: Michelangelo
by MichelangeloFirst published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Sonny's War
by Valerie HobbsIn the late 1960s, fourteen-year-old Cory's life is greatly changed by the sudden death of her father and her brothers' tour of duty in Vietnam.
Sons And Daughters (The Adams Family #20)
by Mary Jane StaplesBy the year 1949, life in Walworth has almost returned to normal. Sammy and Boots, now in a highly successful partnership, are rebuilding the old family firm. But an old enemy resurfaces - Mr Ben Ford, better known as the Fat Man, who seems determined to ruin the various branches of this growing business. It takes all the well-known Adams ingenuity and determination to outwit the thugs in the Fat Man's pay.Meanwhile, an attractive blonde woman shopping in the market has caught Boots's eye. But Polly does not need to feel apprehensive - the sight of this woman has stirred the worst of memories for Boots, from the darkest days of the war. And on a happier note, there is some surprising news for Chinese Lady - news which will affect the whole of the Adams family.
Sons and Lovers
by D. H. LawrenceTorn between his passion for two women and his abiding attachment to his mother, young Paul Morel struggles with his desire to please everyone - particularly himself. Lawrence's highly autobiographical novel unfolds against the backdrop of his native Nottinghamshire coal fields, amidst a working-class family dominated by a brutish father and a loving but overbearing mother. Lushly descriptive passages range from celebrations of natural beauty and sensual pleasures to searing indictments of the social blight engendered by industrialism. Essential reading for any study of 20th-century literature. Unabridged reprint of the classic 1913 edition.
Sons of Heaven: a Novel
by Terrence ChengSons of Heaven is an epic novel set against the backdrop of one of modern history's most haunting events: the Tiananmen Square Massacre. In June 1989, the world watched in horror as China's military was mobilized to suppress a student movement that stood for peaceful democracy. Hundreds were killed; others say thousands. No one knows for sure. But the image that remains most powerful is that of a lone young man, looking confused yet terribly brave, as he held his ground before a rolling line of tanks. Who was he, and why did he do what he did? No one has ever been able to determine his identity or fate. Within the pages of Sons of Heaven, in a stunning blend of history and fiction, Terrence Cheng has vividly created a life for this young hero and given him a voice.
Soon Be Free
by Lois RubyI ask you, why do weird things always happen to me? Thirteen-year-old Dana Shannon is no stranger to intrigue. Not long ago she discovered a skeleton behind a wall in her family's house -- a house in Lawrence, Kansas, that was once owned by a Quaker family, the Weavers. The diary Dana found in the sealed-off room revealed that the skeleton belonged to a runaway slave named Lizbeth Charles. Now Dana's house is a newly refurbished bed-and-breakfast, and the first guests are two shady characters who believed the house is hiding another secret. When Dana gets in their way, she becomes embroiled in a second mystery, this one involving slaves and the Weavers again, and -- somehow - Delaware Indians. As Dana tried to fit the puzzle pieces together, alternate chapters tell the story of James Baylor Weaver, a thirteen-year-old boy, in 1857. It is up to James to fulfill a promise Lizbeth made before her death. He must travel hundreds of miles to retrieve four slaves and bring them to freedom. The journey will test his strength, endurance, and courage; it will also test his character, when he has to make a terrible choice... Readers of Soon Be Free will quickly be caught up in this fast-paced mystery-adventure that links teenagers from two different centuries.