![]() ![]() The plot was great – the plot twists at the end I just didn’t see coming and I really liked the overall plot line. This book was an interesting combination of historical fiction and a contemporary viewpoint. The cover on this book looked so intriguing, as did the book description, so I was excited to get the chance to read this. My review: I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review. ![]() My rating: 3.75 stars out of a scale of 5 With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate-and not everyone will survive. ![]() ![]() Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. ![]()
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![]() This is a book with humor and a unique perspective, from an author I enjoy. I loved the feeling which the language of the book produced in me. I loved the descriptions of nature, the language used to sketch a society in which gender and sexuality are less fraught with conflict, and in which some of our pressing issues have been solved. I really loved A Psalm For The Wild-Built. Together with his friend Sibling Dex, Moss Cap undertakes a tour of human settlements. He has emerged from the wilderness to meet with humankind, the first robot to do so in living memory. ![]() Moss Cap has embarked upon a diplomatic mission. In the first book we learn that the world was divided into a populated part belonging to humans, and the rest is wilderness and it is into this wilderness that robotkind retreated after they ‘awoke’ and rejected unpaid servitude en masse. And the world is enjoying a time of peace and healing after the collapse, which is only hinted at, though we know it was bad. This is a post-industrial world in which humans have learned the hard lessons of the industrial, nuclear, and digital ages in which humans value wildlife enough to abandon huge tracts of land to the animals in perpetuity, and put an end to all forms of industry that were destroying their planet. The first novel in this series was almost transcendental it was so good. I’m not going to say that I’m disappointed, exactly. ![]() ![]() ![]() He always knew that he would have to step out from behind the scenes and into the limelight to run the family business some day, but he never expected that it would happen so soon or that he would encounter resistance from a board of directors who believe that his disability makes him unfit to lead. ![]() Summary: As the precocious heir of a diamond magnate and a famous designer, Arthur lived his entire life sheltered, protected, nurtured and spoiled. ![]() ![]() His father is a demanding man and the betrayal of his ex-girlfriend has left him with even more issues than before, while through it all he's doing his best to take care of his mentally ill sister.īut things really start to escalate when Arthur is put in charge of launching a new series of android models, the M-RYS line, and he discovers a malfunctioning model that seems more like a human than a computer.īetween struggling with his ever growing feelings for Merlin and discovering one strange thing after the other, Arthur's world is completely upended as he and Merlin embark on a mission to discover his father's secrets.Ĭomments: This story is inspired by this stunning and heartbreaking video, and then it runs with the idea in a completely different, even more stunning and heartbreaking direction. Of course behind the facade, Arthur's life is far from perfect. He's rich, handsome and the heir to Pendragon Enterprises, the world market leader of technology. Summary: The year is 2355 and Arthur Pendragon is the darling of Albion's capitol, Camelot. ![]() ![]() ![]() If her plan works, she just might be able to get herself to Hollywood Hills Stunt Camp! But it's hard to be kind when no one shows you kindness, so a few cheesy pranks may still be up her sleeve. ![]() ![]() She lives in a trailer in Kansas City with her wild. Random House, 16.99 (240p) ISBN 978-1-5247-7041-9 Fifth grader Bernice is a bully and proud of it. But life as a bully is lonely, and if there's one thing Bernice really wants (even more than becoming a Hollywood stuntwoman), it's a true friend.Īfter her mom skedaddles and leaves her in a new town with her aunt (who is also a real live nun), Bernice decides to mend her ways and become a model citizen. Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen Niki Lenz. When you're a Buttman, the label "bully" comes with the territory, and Bernice lives up to her name. Bernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this debut for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins.īernice Buttman is tough, crass, and hilarious, and she just might teach you a thing or two about empathy in this novel for fans of The Great Gilly Hopkins. Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz THEME/TOPICS: bullying, family, friendship, kindness SKILLS: making predictions, determining importance, making inferences, character arc/characterization SYNOPSIS: This genuinely sweet story is about a girl who goes from a bully to a trying-to-do-better model citizen. ![]() ![]() ![]() The purpose is to be present to be in that world.” “And they want to see it for itself, not because of a purpose. “If I want to see it, there are lots of people who are going to want to see it,” Cameron says. But Cameron countered that he didn’t care - he wanted to see it, and it stayed in the movie.” ![]() As /Film reports: “The flying set-piece sequence goes on for a lengthy amount of time, and Cameron says someone urged him to cut it down because they felt it didn’t add anything to the plot. The bottom is line is that Cameron just wanted to show Jake riding a Banshee and give the audience the visceral experience of what flying a Mountain Banshee is like, regardless if it had anything to do with the main “Avatar” plot. Michelle Rodriguez Refused to Return to ‘Avatar’ Franchise: It Would Be ‘Overkill’ to Resurrect Character ![]() ![]() ![]() Please note: This review has not been written by Virginia Hodgson & therefore may not express or be an accurate portrayal of her thoughts on the matter. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate we may earn a tiny amount from qualifying purchases if you end up buying something through one of them. ![]() You may come away with a new appreciation of the issues raised and be entertained by the range of emotions and experiences contained in Autoboyography. The novel will touch every nerve in your body and open your eyes to the reality of the currently held views of bisexuality in the world society. This novel is a must-read for those interested in the genre – you won’t be able to put it down. ![]() The story captures all the elements of coming-of-age and being bisexual in a conservative society. Autoboyography Review & Summary – Updated 2019 – By Christina Lauren Posted by VAuthor on in Book ReviewsĬhristina Lauren’s young adult novel, Autoboyography, is a beautifully crafted piece, exploring a teenager’s journey of self-discovery. ![]() ![]() ![]() In 1931 she wrote her best known novel, The Good Earth, which is considered to be one of the best of her many works. ![]() In 1926, she left China and returned to the United States for a short time in order to earn her Master of Arts degree from Cornell University.īuck began her writing career in 1930 with her first publication of East Wind:West Wind. In 1925, adopted Janice (later surnamed Walsh) and subsequently 8 more adoptees. ![]() The small family then moved to Nanjing, where Pearl taught English literature at University of Nanking. In 1921, she and John had a daughter with phenylketonuria, Carol. She then returned to China, and married an agricultural economist, John Lossing Buck, on May 13, 1917. She was encouraged to write at an early age.īy 1910, she left for America and went to Randolph-Macon Women's College, where she would earn her degree in 1914. Kong, and then was taught English by her mother and her teacher. She was brought up there and first knew the Chinese language and customs, especially from Mr. Buck (birth name Pearl Comfort Sydenstricker) (JMarch 6, 1973) was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, with her novel The Good Earth, in 1932.īorn in Hillsboro, West Virginia to Caroline (Stulting) and Absalom Sydenstricker, Buck and her southern Presbyterian missionaries parents went to Zhejiang, China in 1895. ![]() ![]() ![]() There was a leaky pipe, which led to dampness and mold. His mother missed work so often that she risked being fired.ĭoctors gave the boy the usual inhalers and steroids, but then again and again sent him home to his slum apartment which they knew would make his asthma worse. Attacks of asthma sent him again and again to the pediatrics department. He was taken to the famed Boston Medical Center where the best treatment came not from a doctor but a lawyer. I finally got it when I heard a simple story about a sick little boy. When I began my book on the working poor, I did not understand one very important characteristic of poverty. Shipler says there are creative ideas being used every day to fight poverty in the United States, and he describes one of them in our third commentary about poverty. He found that poverty is not a one-dimensional problem, and for a family to escape poverty a number of major issues must be addressed. He spent five years interviewing poor working families around the country. Commentator David Shipler used to be a correspondent for The New York Times. In the weeks following Hurricane Katrina, the US saw vivid images of the poverty that exists alongside the country's affluence. ![]() Over the past few days, we've been hearing about poverty in America. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So when Kennedy’s brother starts pursuing her, Kate figures she has the best of both worlds. She already fell once, and Kennedy showed no sign of paying a return on her investment. She may be smart, gorgeous, and sharp as a whip, but she’s definitely off-limits.Kate Henley isn’t a banker, but she knows a thing or two about risk management–specifically, about managing her attraction to her smolderingly sexy boss. But there’s one deal that’s been giving him a run for his money–a pact to never again let his assistant, Kate, get under his skin. You can read this before Huge Deal (21 Wall Street, #3) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Įven for a top-gun banker, temptation this hot is quite a gamble, in a sexy Wall Street romp from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne.An alpha among the wolves of Wall Street, Kennedy Dawson rose to the top of the pack by striking the right contracts at the right times. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Huge Deal (21 Wall Street, #3) written by Lauren Layne which was published in February 12, 2019. ![]() Brief Summary of Book: Huge Deal (21 Wall Street, #3) by Lauren Layne ![]() ![]() ![]() He’ll fight to get to the bottom of the mystery, but this time, he might not live to solve it. He’s got nobody to trust but himself, but that’s where he works best. He has a masters degree in military history and is a veteran. ![]() Faced with an incompetent local governor, a hamstrung military, and corporations playing fast and loose with the laws, Butler finds himself in familiar territory. Michael Mammay is a retired army officer and a graduate of the United States Military Academy. Paired with Mac, Ganos, and a government-assigned aide named Fader, Butler dives head-first into what should be an open and shut case. Soon he’s on a military ship heading for a newly-formed colony where the dangerous jungle lurks just outside the domes where settlers live. Eligible for Free Shipping Expedited Shipping Available Item Condition. Butler isn’t so sure, but he knows the pain of losing a daughter, so he reluctantly signs on. Colonyside by Michael Mammay Write The First Customer Review. The government is only too happy to appease him. ![]() Now he’s a disgraced recluse, hoping to live out the rest of his life on a backwater planet where no one cares about his “crimes” and everyone leaves him alone.Ī CEO’s daughter has gone missing and he thinks Butler is the only one who can find her. A missing scientist and deep pockets pull Colonel Carl Butler out of retirement, investigating another mystery that puts him and his team-and the future of relations with alien species-in danger in COLONYSIDE, the exciting follow-up to Planetside and Spaceside.Ī military hero is coming out of disgrace-straight into the line of fire…Ĭarl Butler was once a decorated colonel. ![]() |