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A cat abroad: the further adventures of Norton, the cat who went to Paris, and his human
By Peter Gethers. 1993
Sequel to The Cat Who Went to Paris (RC 34131/BR 8854). Gethers and his Scottish Fold cat Norton go on…
tour--Gethers signing books and Norton holding court for his growing fan club. The duo and their friend Janis then embark on a year-long visit to France. "Le chat" Norton continues to be showered with attention, both in France and on side trips to Italy and Holland. Some strong languageTender Is the Bite: A Chet & Bernie Mystery (A Chet & Bernie Mystery #11)
By Spencer Quinn. 2021
THE INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLERSpencer Quinn's Tender Is the Bite is a brand new adventure in the New York Times…
and USA Today bestselling series that Stephen King calls "without a doubt the most original mystery series currently available." Chet and Bernie are contacted by a terribly scared young woman who seems to want their help. Before she can even tell them her name, she flees in panic. But in that brief meeting Chet sniffs out an important secret about her, a secret at the heart of the mystery he and Bernie set out to solve.It's a case with no client and no crime and yet great danger, with the duo facing a powerful politician who has a lot to lose. Their only hope lies with a ferret named Griffie who adores Bernie. Is there room for a ferret in the Chet and Bernie relationship? That's the challenge Chet faces, the biggest of his career. Hanging in the balance are the lives of two mistreated young women and the future of the whole state.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Vanishing Acts
By Joe Haldeman, Avram Davidson, Karen Joy Fowler, Ted Chiang, David J. Schow, Michael Cadnum, Daniel Abraham, M. Shayne Bell, Brian M. Stableford, Paul McAuley, Suzy McKee Charnas, Bruce McAllister, Ian McDowell, A. R. Morlan, William Shunn, Mark W. Tiedemann. 2000
&“A diverse and thoughtful array of 16 stories written around the theme of endangered species—be they human or animal, mythical…
or alien.&” —Publishers Weekly In this poignant yet uplifting anthology about extinction, science fiction stories draw you into compelling, adventurous, and even humorous tales that will make you think about the future of animals, humanity, and the world around us. You&’ll find bugs and buffalo, humans and aliens, creatures that have never existed in our universe and genetically-engineered ones that shouldn&’t. In &“Seventy-Two Letters&” by national bestselling author Ted Chiang—praised by Strange Horizons as &“one of the finest representations of the SF subgenre of steampunk&”—a discovery reveals that humanity has only a fixed number of generations to survive. A project is embarked upon that could save the species—or open it up to a most inhuman manipulation. A Joe Haldeman poem called &“Endangered Species&” encapsulates his concerns about war and its effect on the human race. And in &“Listening to Brahms&” by Suzy McKee Charnas, the last humans alive make first contact with an alien race of lizard-like creatures who appropriate Earth culture at their own peril. In Vanishing Acts, these tales and others &“make the reader stop and think about endangered species—including humanity—which is, after all, the point&” (Rambles.NET). &“[A] splendid new original anthology.&” —The Washington PostSheepland: A Portrait of the Life of Sheep
By Kamel S Abu Jaber. 2004
Sheepland is a clever satirical allegory with echoes of Orwell's 1984 & Animal Farm, eerily depicting the current state of…
the world and warning of what may come. A witty satire on contemporary societal structures brings with it the unmistakable truth that Sheepland is everywhere, even in the so-called developed world - and that the sheep, who have been systematically fleeced of their security and their autonomy deserve so much more. Published 36 years later, the second edition includes his recent article, "Of Sheep and Shepherds in the Time of Trump".Dogtown
By Katherine Applegate, Gennifer Choldenko. 2023
From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown is an uplifting story and a page-turning adventure.Dogtown is a shelter…
for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them.Chance, a real dog, has been in Dogtown since his owners unwittingly left him with irresponsible dog-sitters who skipped town.Metal Head is a robot dog who dreams of being back in a real home.And Mouse is a mouse who has the run of Dogtown, pilfering kibble, and performing clever feats to protect the dogs he loves.When Chance and Metal Head embark on an adventure to find their forever homes, there is danger, cheese sandwiches, a charging station, and some unexpected kindnesses along the way.Good Dogs Don't Make It to the South Pole: A Novel
By Hans-Olav Thyvold. 2019
Told through the eyes of a very grumpy yet lovable mutt, a funny and touching tale of aging, death, friendship,…
and life that proves sometimes a dog's story is the most human of all.Tassen has always been a one-man dog. When his human companion, Major Thorkildsen, dies, Tassen and Mrs. Thorkildsen are left alone. Tassen mourns Major by eating too many treats, and Mrs. T by drinking too much. But the two unexpectedly find common ground in researching Roald Amundsen’s expedition to the South Pole led by a pack of intrepid dogs.But the quiet days Tassen and Mrs. T spend together at the library researching the explorer’s arctic adventure are disrupted by the arrival of her son and daughter in-law. Eager to move in to the Major’s spacious house, they plan to send Mrs. T to a nursing home. As he contemplates his own fate, Tassen shudders to think what might happen to him! Yet Tassen and Mrs. T aren’t about to give up. Inspired by Roald Amundsen and his dogs, this unlikely pair are ready to take on anything life throws at them.Good Dogs Don’t Make It to the South Pole is a darkly comedic and whimsical portrayal of aging and death told through a dog’s friendship with an elderly woman. Translated from the Norwegian by Marie OtsbyInto Goblyn Wood (A Goblyn Wood Adventure #1)
By Anna Kemp. 2022
Fairies are real, but their power is waning . . . Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and discover…
the magic of Goblyn Wood, with the first book in a major new fantasy series for fans of Nevermoor and Podkin One-Ear!Are you ready to enter Goblyn Wood . . . ?Hazel has always known she was different, but she doesn&’t know where she came from. When her best friend Pete is kidnapped by strange creatures, she must gather her courage and enter Goblyn Wood, a forest inhabited by fairies. But their magic is being drained away, and Hazel soon realises that her own power is the key to saving both Pete and her new friends. Embarking on an epic journey of discovery, can Hazel restore the balance of the fairy realm?The debut fiction novel from Waterstones prize-shortlisted Anna Kemp – enter this rich and immersive new fantasy world and meet a powerful new hero.K-9 National Park Defenders (Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit)
By Katy Lee, Sharee Stover. 2023
Peril at Christmas awaits… in these gripping Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit novellas A Christmas skiing retreat turns treacherous when Pacific Northwest K-9…
Unit officer Veronica Eastwood&’s sister is kidnapped—and only rival officer Parker Walsh can help her in Katy Lee&’s Yuletide Ransom. And in Sharee Stover&’s explosive Holiday Rescue Countdown, K-9 officers Dylan Jeong and Brandie Weller must race against the clock when they face a Christmas parade bomb threat…and a killer from Dylan&’s past.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Pacific Northwest K-9 Unit Book 1: Shielding the Baby by Laura ScottBook 2: Scent of Truth by Valerie HansenBook 3: Explosive Trail by Terri ReedBook 4: Olympic Mountain Pursuit by Jodie BaileyBook 5: Threat Detection by Sharon DunnBook 6: Cold Case Revenge by Jessica R. PatchBook 7: Undercover Operation by Maggie K. BlackBook 8: Snowbound Escape by Dana MentinkHer Christmas Healing: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (K-9 Companions #17)
By Mindy Obenhaus. 2023
Christmas is around the corner… And love might be right next door. Hope Crossing, Texas, is just what Jillian McKenna…
needs. Here, she can recover after a terrible attack…and create a home for her baby-to-be. But she also has a complication next door. She once saw a future with veterinarian Gabriel Vaughn—a future that feels impossible now. But with love, faith, a support dog and some Christmas spirit, maybe it&’s not too late after all…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.K-9 Companions Book 1: Their Unbreakable Bond by Deb KastnerBook 2: Finding Her Way Back by Lisa CarterBook 3: The Veteran's Vow by Jill LynnBook 4: Her Easter Prayer by Lee Tobin McClainBook 5: Earning Her Trust by Brenda MintonBook 6: Guarding His Secret by Jill KemererBook 7: An Unlikely Alliance by Toni ShilohBook 9: A Reason to Stay by Deb KastnerBook 10: The Veteran's Holiday Home by Lee Tobin McClainBook 11: An Alaskan Christmas Promise by Belle CalhouneBook 12: A Steadfast Companion by Myra JohnsonBook 14: A Friend to Trust by Lee Tobin McClainBook 15: Her Alaskan Companion by Heidi McCahanBook 16: A Companion for Christmas by Lee Tobin McClainBook 17: Her Christmas Healing by Mindy ObenhausBook 18: Finding Their Way Back by Jenna MindelBook 19: Their Inseparable Bond by Jill WeatherholtBook 20: Bonding with the Babies by Deb KastnerOperation Takedown (Cutter's Code #16)
By Justine Davis. 2023
Hunting for justice… With a bodyguard dog. As a powerful family tries to silence him, Jordan Crockett feels more endangered…
than he ever felt in combat. That doesn&’t stop him from telling Emily Bishop the truth about how her brother—his best buddy—died. When she becomes a target, too, he&’ll do anything to protect her. Luckily, the Foxworths and their incredible dog, Cutter, have his back…From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Cutter's Code series:Book 1: Operation MidnightBook 2: Operation ReunionBook 3: Operation Blind DateBook 4: Operation UnleashedBook 5: Operation Power PlayBook 6: Operation HomecomingBook 7: Operation Soldier Next DoorBook 8: Operation AlphaBook 9: Operation NotoriousBook 10: Operation Hero's WatchBook 11: Operation Second ChanceBook 12: Operation Mountain RecoveryBook 13: Operation WhistleblowerBook 14: Operation PaybackBook 15: Operation Witness ProtectionBook 16: Operation TakedownBook 17: Operation Rafe's RedemptionThe Secret Life of Mac
By Melinda Metz. 2019
MacGuyver the cat is back at his mischievous matchmaking ways in this romance inspired by the true story by the…
author of Talk to the Paw.MacGyver the tabby is feeling very pleased with himself after helping his human, Jamie Snyder, find the perfect packmate. By stealing personal items from the home of Jamie&’s handsome neighbor, MacGuyver brought these two LA singles together. Now, while the newlyweds are off on their honeymoon, MacGyver is ready for his next matchmaking challenge—his cat sitter Briony.After making the tough decision to leave her fiancé at the altar, Briony jumps at the chance to cat sit for her cousin Jamie&’s cat. But MacGyver has more than just cuddles and reality TV in mind. He lures Briony to a local retirement community—and to the charming young man in charge. Briony and Nate hit it off instantly. But Briony feels skittish about starting another relationship. And with someone sabotaging his community, Nate has problems of his own. Crazy humans. Why can&’t they follow their instincts and go after the love they deserve? MacGyver is on the case. And this time, he&’s not pussyfooting around . . . Crazy humans. Why can&’t they follow their instincts and go after the love they deserve? MacGyver is on the case. And this time, he&’s not pussyfooting around . . . RAVES FOR TALK TO THE PAW &“Filled with romance and adorable kitty antics . . . a light and cozy read!&”—Modern Cat &“Surpassingly cute story of a matchmaking cat determined to pair off his human with a neighbor through the power of stinky laundry.&”—Kirkus Reviews &“Whimsical . . . fans of cozy romances will root for these . . . appealing characters.&”—The Good-Hearted Gardeners
By Suniti Namjoshi. 2023
What do you do when you fall in love with your next-door neighbour? You peer at each other through a…
hole in the fence and eventually climb over.Sybil is a member of The Good-Hearted Gardeners, a Society for Well-Meaning Efforts for the Betterment of Language and the Salvation of the Planet, which her lover, Demo, is allowed to join. It' s funded by MI5, who ask them to monetise and weaponise the English language. Soon afterwards they discover that English is even more widespread than anyone had thought. Even the birds and the fish, the cows and the kangaroos can speak it – when they choose. The Good-Hearted Gardeners set about trying to talk to anyone – crows, magpies, robins, goldfish, cows, horses, rats, mice – who will talk to them.With climate change and technology gone mad, what' s in store is a frightening scenario that threatens everyone – humans, animals, plants. Can the headlong rush to extinction be halted?When the birds, and the cows and the horses and the mice and all the rest come together, much is made possible. But at what cost? Will the planet and its inhabitants be saved? A comedic allegory for our future.WINNER OF THE ROMANTIC NOVELISTS' ASSOCIATION KATIE FFORDE DEBUT NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023. 'A warm, romantic story about community, friendship…
and following your heart, Always By Your Side is a feel-good delight, I adored it!' HOLLY MARTIN'Always By Your Side engages the reader from the very first page, and immerses you into the lives of Rose and her aunt, in the delightful setting of Blossom Heath. I loved it' PATRICIA SCANLAN When school teacher Rose loses her dream job at a London primary school, her self-confidence takes a knock. Worse still, her stockbroker fiancé, Ollie, sees it as the perfect opportunity for her to join his firm, which only adds to the feelings Rose has that their relationship might be coming to an end. An unexpected phone call, and an elderly aunt who&’s taken a fall, means Rose must drop everything – including Ollie - and return to Blossom Heath, the Sussex village she grew up in. With no job to rush home to, Rose decides to stay in Blossom Heath for the Summer, trading London for the idyllic countryside. Here Rose finds herself reconnecting to the village life of her childhood in more ways than one, including falling head-over-heels for local farmer, Jake. So when her London life comes calling, Rose is faced with an impossible choice… to return to the high-pressure life of her past, or embrace the joy of a new life in the country. Bursting with romance and charm, Always By Your Side is the perfect uplifting Summer read for fans of The Switch and Rescue Me, from an exciting new voice in women&’s fiction.The Mountaintop School for Dogs and Other Second Chances: A Novel
By Ellen Cooney. 2014
&“Love is a great teacher and we are all a little unadoptable. Readers of Garth Stein and Carolyn Parkhurst will…
adore this&” (Library Journal). A People Best New Book of the Week The Sanctuary is a refuge for strays and rescued dogs. Evie has joined a training program there despite knowing almost nothing about animals. Like the greyhound who won&’t move, the Rottweiler with attitude problems, or the hound who might be a candidate for search-and-rescue, Evie has a troubled past. But as they all learn, no one should stay prisoner to a life they didn&’t choose. Heartfelt and hilarious in turn, this is a deeply moving novel of the countless ways in which humans and canines help each other find new lives, new selves, and new hope.Spill Simmer Falter Wither
By Sara Baume. 2016
An old loner and his misfit dog spend a year on the road in this acclaimed Irish novel of &“singing…
prose [and] two unlikely Beckettian wanderers&” (The Guardian, UK). It is springtime, and an isolated man shunned by his village has forged a connection with the one-eyed dog he&’s taken into his tightly shuttered life. But as their friendship grows, their small seaside community becomes suspicious. And when an accident is misconstrued as menace, this pair of outcasts must take to the road. As they travel from town to town, sleeping in the car and subsisting on canned spaghetti, the man confides in One Eye the strange and melancholy story of his life. With its gorgeously poetic prose, Spill Simmer Falter Wither has garnered enthusiastic praise in its native Ireland, where the Irish Times pointed to Baume&’s &“astonishing power with language&” and praised it as &“a novel bursting with brio, braggadocio and bite.&” &“Baume has a rare ability to look afresh at muted scenes and ordinary objects… the book hums with its own distinctiveness.&”—The Guardian, UKOkay, Evangeline Holly! You. Can. Do. This. Put that bad breakup behind you. And stop obsessing over the subsequent superhot…
one-night stand. Focus on your future. It’s the first day of your new job! Just ignore the fact that your boss, Ryan Wilde, was your former one-night lover. (He’s so hot!) Oh, and—surprise!—you’re pregnant with Ryan’s baby. And your job hinges on keeping it secret. You’ve got this! Right?With her memory gone, a woman left for dead must put her faith in a handsome cop to solve the…
mystery of a missing baby in this romantic suspense.When Detective Zack Jones arrives at a murder scene, he discovers that the victim is still alive. Identified as Julie Thomas, she has no memory of the attack that nearly killed her—nor any idea why someone might want her dead. Then surveillance video of that night shows Julie holding a baby girl . . . a child that seems to have disappeared.Now Julie is panicked. Is the child hers? Where is she now? With no answers and no place to go, Julie accepts Zach’s offer to help her solve both mysteries. The handsome, loyal cop makes her feel safe. But someone is trying very hard to make sure her memories stay buried forever.Small-Town Bachelor: Amish Redemption A Dad For Her Twins Small-town Bachelor
By Jill Kemerer. 2015
A Place to Call Home When Reed Hamilton arrives in Lake Endwell for a family wedding, he expects to do…
his part as best man then head back to the big city. But when a a tornado postpones the wedding, the town is in shambles and Reed is injured. Thankfully maid of honor Claire Sheffield offers him one of her cottages to recuperate in. Dedicated to her family and her dream job at the zoo, Claire is all about roots. She's this city slicker's opposite, yet as they help the town rebuild, Reed is captivated by her stunning looks and caring ways. He can't ask Claire to leave the life she loves for him, but he also can't imagine ever leaving her behindA Family for the Farmer
By Laurel Blount. 2016
Home to the Farmer When she inherits her grandmother's farm, Emily Elliott must return to the small town she thought she'd…
permanently escaped. The citified single mom of twins must live on Goosefeather Farm for the summer or lose it to neighbor and childhood friend Abel Whitlock. It's Abel's chance to own the land he's always wanted, but he won't do it at the expense of the girl he's never forgottenor her adorable twins. Instead, Abel will show Emily how to take care of the farm and its wayward animals. He has three months to fight for a lifetime with the family he loves.Fortune's Little Heartbreaker (The Fortunes of Texas: Cowboy Country #2)
By Cindy Kirk. 2015
ROMANCING THE NANNY? Sir Oliver Fortune Hayes is new to Horseback Hollow new to Texas and even new to parenting. It's enough to drive…
a man daftand daft he would go, if it weren't for Ollie's new nanny, Shannon Singleton. A cowgirl for a nanny? It's a little unorthodox, but it works. The trouble is, now Oliver can't help imagining sweet Shannon as his Valentine. She's warm and bubbly and much too young for the likes of him. Will proper Oliver maintain his upper-crust composure? Or will the love of a good Texas woman rope him in for good?