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Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life
by Dan Nadel&“A definitive and ideal biography—pound for pound, one of the sleekest and most judicious I&’ve ever read.&” —Dwight Garner, The New York Times A critical darling, Crumb is the first biography of Robert Crumb—one of the most profound and influential artists of the 20th century—whose frank, and meticulously rendered cartoons and comics inspired generations of readers and cartoonists, from Art Spiegelman to Alison Bechdel.Robert Crumb is often credited with single-handedly transforming the comics medium into a place for adult expression, in the process pioneering the underground comic book industry, and transforming the vernacular language of 20th-century America into an instantly recognizable and popular aesthetic. Now, for the first time, Dan Nadel, delivers a &“gripping and essential account&” (The Boston Globe) of how this complicated artist survived childhood abuse, fame in his twenties, more fame, and came out the other side intact. Braiding biography with &“cultural history and criticism...that honors the complexity of [its] subject, even, perhaps particularly, when it gets ugly&” (Los Angeles Times), Crumb is the story of a richly complex life at the forefront of both the underground and popular cultures of post-war America. Including forty-five stunning black-and-white images throughout and a sixteen-page color insert featuring images both iconic and obscure, Crumb spans the pressures of 1950s suburban America and Crumb&’s highly dysfunctional early family life; the history of comics and graphic satire; 20th-century popular music; the world of the counterculture; the birth of underground comic books in 1960s San Francisco with Crumb&’s Zap Comix; the economic challenges and dissolution of the hippie dream; and the path Robert Crumb blazed through it all. Written with Crumb&’s cooperation, this fascinating, rollicking book takes in seven decades of Crumb&’s iconic works, including Fritz the Cat, Weirdo, and his adaptation of The Book of Genesis and &“floats Crumb on the rapids of his times&” (Harper&’s Magazine), capturing, in the process, the essence of an extraordinary artist.
On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft
by Stephen KingCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF WRITING with fresh testimonials from fellow writers about why they love Stephen King and On Writing—and a few new words on the joy of writing from King himself. *ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE&’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME* Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King&’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. &“Long live the King&” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King&’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer&’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King&’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
Gaza: Preparing for Dawn
by Donald MacintyreUniquely imprisoned, most Palestinians in Gaza cannot travel beyond the confines of the Strip, and in times of war escape is impossible. They live under siege – economic and armed – and yet so many remain courageous, outspoken and steadfast. Donald Macintyre lays bare Gaza&’s human tragedy and reveals how it became a crucible of conflict and a byword for suffering. He identifies the repeated failings – including those of the international community – that have seen countless opportunities for peace pass by. Yet, against all odds, hope for a better future lingers. Gaza was once a flourishing coastal civilization open to the world. Could it be so again?
The Old Fox Deceived (A Richard Jury Mystery #2)
by Martha GrimesIt is a chilly and foggy Twelfth Night, wild with North Sea wind, when a bizarre murder disturbs the outward piece of Rackmoor, a tiny Yorkshire fishing village with a past that proves a tangled maze of unrequited loves, unrevenged wrongs, and even undiscovered murders. Inspector Jury finds no easy answers in his investigation—not even the identity of the victim, a beautiful young woman. Was she Gemma Temple, an impostor, or was she really Dillys March, Colonel Titus Crael’s long-lost ward, returning after eight years to the Colonel’s country seat and to a share of his fortune? And who was her murderer?
Love at Second Sight
by F.T. LukensA clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes! Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which should be easy as a human among kids with super-cool paranormal powers. But after a very public psychic vision, he&’s suddenly the centre of attention. With a mystery to solve to prevent a dark future, Cam teams up with handsome werewolf (and long-term crush), Mateo. As the two get closer and the mystery deepens, can they trust the sparks between them, or is Cam&’s vision getting closer to coming true?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for:So This is Ever AfterIn Deeper Waters Spell Bound Otherworldly
The Paradise Problem
by Christina LaurenChristina Lauren, the instant New York Times bestselling and &“reigning romance queens&” (PopSugar) of modern classics such as The Unhoneymooners and Love and Other Words, returns with a swoonworthy novel following the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance.Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam &“West&” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought she&’d signed divorce papers when the graduation caps were tossed, and they both went on their merry ways. Three years later, Anna is a starving artist living paycheck to paycheck while West is a Stanford professor. He may be one of four heirs to the Weston Foods conglomerate, but he has little interest in working for the heartless corporation his family built from the ground up. He is interested, however, in his one-hundred-million-dollar inheritance. There&’s just one catch. Due to an antiquated clause in his grandfather&’s will, Liam won&’t see a penny until he&’s been happily married for five years. Just when Liam thinks he&’s in the home stretch, pressure mounts from his family to see this mysterious spouse, and he has no choice but to turn to the one person he&’s afraid to introduce to his one-percenter parents—his unpolished, not-so-ex-wife. But in the presence of his family, Liam&’s fears quickly shift from whether the feisty, foul-mouthed, paint-splattered Anna can play the part to whether the toxic world of wealth will corrupt someone as pure of heart as his surprisingly grounded and loyal wife. Liam will have to ask himself if the price tag on his flimsy cover story is worth losing true love that sprouted from a lie.
Prophet Song: WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023
by Paul LynchWINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023 WINNER OF THE 2024 DAYTON LITERARY PEACE PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 * SHORTLISTED FOR THE STREGA EUROPEAN PRIZE * SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE AN AMAZON TOP 10 BOOK OF DECEMBER 2023 A Book of the Year for 2023 according to the Guardian, FT, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, Sunday Independent, Economist, Big Issue, Daily Telegraph, Irish Times and Waterstones 'A CRUCIAL BOOK FOR OUR CURRENT TIMES... BRILLIANTLY HAUNTING.' OBSERVER The explosive literary sensation: a mother faces a terrible choice as Ireland slides into totalitarianism On a dark, wet evening in Dublin, scientist and mother-of-four Eilish Stack answers her front door to find the GNSB on her step. Two officers from Ireland&’s newly formed secret police are here to interrogate her husband, Larry, a trade unionist. Ireland is falling apart. The country is in the grip of a government turning towards tyranny and when her husband disappears, Eilish finds herself caught within the nightmare logic of a society that is quickly unravelling. Soon, she must decide just how far she is willing to go to keep her family safe. Exhilarating, terrifying and propulsive, Paul Lynch's Booker Prize-winning novel is a devastating vision of a country falling apart and a moving portrait of the resilience of the human spirit when faced with the darkest of times. 'A compassionate, propulsive and timely novel that forces the reader to imagine — what if this was me?' FT
Fugitive Father
by Jean BarrettA DESPERATE FATHER...Only one thing mattered to Noah Rhyder. His son. Falsely accused, wrongly convicted, he'd held his little boy in his heart, his only wish to see Joel's face again. Now, freed by an instant's luck, he's on the run with nothing to lose, determined to reach his child.IN THE RACE OF HIS LIFEAs Joel's foster mother, Ellie Mathieson has sheltered him and kept him safe during the trial. Now she's the one person who can lead his father to him. Kidnapped, she's imprisoned more by Noah's honest eyes than by his strong arms. She'll risk it all, including her heart, to help this sensuous stranger. But will that be enough?
Her Own Ranger
by Anne Marie DuquetteCOUNT ON A COPIn Florida's Everglades, Carson Ward is the law.As a ranger, he's sworn to protect the land. But Carson's taken a private oath, too-that he will track down the poachers who killed his father.Alisha Jamison is a well-known wildlife photographer. This assignment in the Evergaldes will be her last-the poachers who attacked her have seen to that.Carson and Alisha team up to search for poachers...and find strength in their partnership of two. They're alike in their independence, their willingness to take risks; they're also alike in their capacity for deep love-and for passion.Danger in the Everglades brings them together. Will it also tear them apart?
Yesterday's Husband
by Angela DevineSleeping with the enemy?"You've had your choice-your father's company in exchange for your body!"Emma had walked out on her husband eight years ago with good reason. But now Richard Fielding was back-with a vengeance. Emma's father had lived for his company-it had meant everything to him. How could she let Richard destroy it and all her father stood for? She had no choice-she had to pay Richard's price. But, even though Richard had reclaimed his place in her bed, it was clear that was the only place he wanted her!
Accidental Roommates (Love & Laughter)
by Charlotte MaclayHow to lose your virginity...At twenty-eight, getting down and dirty should be real simple-except if you're a good girl from an excruciatingly small town. Why, Hannah Jansen even lives with her father and helps him run the local hardware store! She's sick to death of being wholesome and dependable.When her hotel mixes up her reservations and puts her in the same room as sexy rancher Holt Janson, Hannah considers her options. Here she is footloose and fancy-free in the big city. And fate has given her an honest-to-goodness sex symbol for a roommate. Thank you!Except, Holt decides to be responsible and not seduce her. Great, just great.There was only one answer. Hannah Jansen needed to become a bad girl....
Jeb Hunter's Bride
by Ana SeymourA WOMAN ALONE,yet determined to fulfill her dying father's golden dream, Kerry Gallivan heeded the siren call of pioneering and set out on "the sea of grass." But how was she to know that while she sailed her prairie schooner, Jeb Hunter would become captain of her fate?A MAN APARTWagon master for a Conestoga caravan west, Jeb Hunter held the lives of his people in his hands...and a guilty secret in his soul. Haunted by the past, he had no future-until Kerry Gallivan schemed her way onto his train, and into his heart!
Growing in to Autism
by Sandra Thom-JonesFrom the outside looking in, Sandra Thom-Jones was living a successful life: she had a great career, a beautiful home, a caring husband, two loving sons and supportive friends. But from the inside looking out, she was struggling to make sense of her place in the world, constantly feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and convinced that her challenges with daily life just meant that she had to try harder. In Growing In to Autism, Thom-Jones tells the story of gradually realizing that she was autistic, and that she experienced the world in ways which were markedly different from neurotypical people. This was a profound awakening - throughout her life she had been masking her true self and this effort had come at great physical, mental and emotional cost. Applying her skills as an experienced and expert researcher, Thom-Jones delved into the literature on autism in adults, learning much more than she already knew as a parent of two autistic boys. Part personal, funny, endearing and enlightening memoir, and part rigorous explication of the nature of autism, Growing in to Autism is a book for all people, memorably conveying the need for better understanding and ways of making space for a group of individuals in our society who have so much to offer.
The Secret Keeper: A Novel (Center Point Platinum Fiction (large Print) Ser.)
by Kate MortonFrom the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Homecoming, The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton comes a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love. During a picnic at her family&’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy&’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy&’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page.
Heavenly Tyrant: The Number 1 New York Times Bestseller (Iron Widow #2)
by Xiran Jay ZhaoTHE WAIT IS OVER. ZETIAN IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE. 'Pulse-pounding, thought-provoking, ambitious and outrageous, this huge YA sci-fi tale amply delivers on the promise of the first volume.' Guardian, best new children's and teens books She is hated by both men and gods, and heaven and earth cannot allow her to exist. After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world. However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia&’s former elites strike back and the common people's fervour for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation? THE EPIC SEQUEL TO IRON WIDOW. Praise for the series: &‘This is the historical-inspired, futuristic sci-fi mash-up of my wildest dreams.&’ Chloe Gong &‘Raging against the patriarchy in spectacular style.&’ Observer, best books of the year &‘Think The Handmaid&’s Tale meets Pacific Rim and buckle up.&’ Shelley Parker-Chan A New York Times bestseller, December 28, 2024
The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories (An Inspirational Bestseller)
by Marina KeeganThe instant New York Times bestseller and publishing phenomenon: Marina Keegan&’s posthumous collection of award-winning essays and stories &“sparkles with talent, humanity, and youth&” (O, The Oprah Magazine).Marina Keegan’s star was on the rise when she graduated magna cum laude from Yale in May 2012. She had a play that was to be produced at the New York Fringe Festival and a job waiting for her at The New Yorker. Tragically, five days after graduation, Marina died in a car crash. Marina left behind a rich, deeply expansive trove of writing that, like her title essay, captures the hope, uncertainty, and possibility of her generation. Her short story “Cold Pastoral” was published on NewYorker.com. Her essay “Even Artichokes Have Doubts” was excerpted in the Financial Times, and her book was the focus of a Nicholas Kristof column in The New York Times. Millions of her contemporaries have responded to her work on social media. As Marina wrote: “We can still do anything. We can change our minds. We can start over…We’re so young. We can’t, we MUST not lose this sense of possibility because in the end, it’s all we have.” The Opposite of Loneliness is an unforgettable collection of Marina’s essays and stories that articulates the universal struggle all of us face as we figure out what we aspire to be and how we can harness our talents to impact the world. “How do you mourn the loss of a fiery talent that was barely a tendril before it was snuffed out? Answer: Read this book. A clear-eyed observer of human nature, Keegan could take a clever idea...and make it something beautiful” (People).
Rainbow's End (A Richard Jury Mystery #13)
by Martha GrimesWhen three women die of “natural causes” in London and the West Country, there appears to be no connection—or reason to suspect foul play. But Scotland Yard Superintendent Richard Jury has other ideas, and before long he’s following his keen police instincts all the way to Santa Fe, New Mexico. There, in the company of a brooding thirteen-year-old girl and her pet coyote, he mingles with an odd assortment of characters and tangles with a twisted plot that stretches from England to the American Southwest. And while his good friend Melrose Plant pursues inquires in London, Jury delves deeper into the more baffling elements of the case, discovering firsthand what the guide books don’t tell you; that the Land of Enchantment is also a landscape ripe with tragedy, treachery, and murder.
Dream Wedding
by Helen BrooksA child that's born on a Sunday is bonny and blithe...Reece Vance has fought hard for his wealth and success-and he's learned to be tough, cynical and ruthless. Miriam is a natural optimist, but her good nature is put to the test when Reece employs her to organize his sister's lavish society wedding....For a man who doesn't believe in marriage, Reece seems surprisingly determined to control every last detail...while Miriam is equally determined that she's the boss! She's organizing a dream wedding-and, with Reece watching her every step, it will certainly be one to remember!"Helen Brooks pens a superb story with rich characters, sparkling interplay and a riveting emotional conflict."-Romantic Times
Hero of the Flint Hills
by Cassandra AustinHe Hadn't Wanted to Like A City Girl-Much Less Love One,but Christian Prescott found himself on the horns of a dilemma: his yearning for Lynnette Sterling, his brother's intended bride. But she had corralled his heart and spurred him to a decision that would change his life forever...!Lynnette's eyes were finally opened when she met her future brother-in-law. For she knew in a prairie heartbeat that Christian Prescott was the embodiment of the rugged West-and the unattainable realization of her every dream of love!
Lady Thorn
by Catherine ArcherJed McBride Had Come To England In Search Of His Long-Lost Sonand instead found the heartfelt passion of the aristocratic Victoria Thorn. But the two came from different worlds, and his own sad history had proved that such an alliance was doomed from the start!Though descended from fabled lovers, Lady Victoria Thorn feared a legendary love would never be hers. Rather, society demanded she preserve her bloodline with a safe and suitable match. But how suitable would the ton deem Jedidiah McBride, an American seafaring man who had sailed his way into her unguarded heart?
In Search of Her Own
by Carole Gift PageWHERE HAD THEY HIDDEN HER CHILD?Victoria Carlin yearned to find her son-the child she'd been forced to give up years ago. With the help of rugged private investigator Philip Anders, she searched for Joshua, clue by clue. Yet the truth remained hidden in shadows, and lie upon lie led them nowhere.Victoria believed that Joshua was alive...and needed her. But how could she help him when all of her determination and Philip's expert skills had failed to unravel the mystery of the boy's disappearance? Now Victoria could only look to heaven above to help bring Joshua back to her arms, and serenity to her heart....Welcome to Love Inspired™-stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
Nancy Whiskey
by Laurel AmesNancy Riley Had Finally Found Her DestinyIn Daniel Tallent, the man of her dreams. A man of dangerous secrets whose appeal rivaled the adventure and excitement of the American wilderness they traveled, and whose passion matched her own, newfound desire.Daniel Tallent's Duty Was To His CountryYet in his heart, Nancy came first. For she alone had breached the barries that surrounded his lonely soul, and found his hidden self. Though the maelstrom of danger and deceit that surrounded them threatened to destroy their gentle love.
Promises to Keep
by Jane PeartVALERIE COULDN'T AFFORD TO TRUST ANYONE WITH HER SECRETSAnd though it was hard to resist a man as kind and caring as her new neighbor, Garth, appeared to be, the man was still a stranger, no matter how handsome and friendly.Yet as the summer progressed, and Garth proved to be a gentle and honorable man, she knew she had to find a way to tell him about her past. But would the truth destroy the precious bond that had grown between them?
A Love Untamed
by Karen van der ZeeShould she give him the photo or throw it out and pretend she'd never found it...?Livia had bought the house-lock, stock and barrel. Unknowingly, she'd also bought Clint Bracamonte's past.... He'd returned to find Livia the new owner of his family home. As Livia cleared long-unopened drawers and sorted through long-forgotten boxes, she delighted in each new discovery about the man she'd quickly come to love. And then Livia had come across the photograph-which seemed to change everything....
A Wife for Christmas
by Judy Kaye Pamela BauerA family Christmas!Charli McKenna runs a business that specializes in organizing all those annoying domestic details of life, from dinner parties to laundry. Christmas is her specialty!Max Taylor wants a full-time wife. A wife will also get him a seat on the board. That last thing he wants is messy emotional ties. He'd even prefer a make-believe wife-and Charli is the ideal candidate.Charli can't exactly say why she has agreed to pretend to be Max's wife-his smile, perhaps? But since she has agreed, she's going to make a go of it. She's determined to have a real tree, a real turkey and...a real husband!