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Mi corazón se llena de alegría
By Monique Gray Smith. 2020
"The sun on your face. The smell of warm bannock baking in the oven. Holding the hand of someone you…
love. What fills your heart with happiness? This beautiful board book, with illustrations from celebrated artist Julie Flett, serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy." -- Provided by NLSColombian psycho
By Santiago Gamboa. 2021
"Some human bones are unexpectedly discovered in the mountains of La Calera, east of Bogota. It's prosecutor Edilson Jutsiñamuy's mission…
to find their owner, hand in hand with agent Laiseca and the rest of his team. Julieta Lezama, his journalist friend, will join the investigation to unravel a chain of atrocious crimes that will lead her to get to know the writer Santiago Gamboa and his work, where she will find a fundamental key to understand the mystery of that disturbing discovery. The shrewd and intuitive Jutsiñamuy and the intrepid but troubled Lezama return in a dizzying story full of unique characters, including an indigenous professor who practices polyamory and an enigmatic Argentinean mercenary. Colombian Psycho is a fascinating plot of mirrors between reality and fiction, but also within the author's own fictions, who stakes his life on this disturbing X-ray of national reality." -- Translation provided by NLSSin miedo (Bad Ash #03)
By Alina Not. 2021
"Ashley Bennet's life has changed a lot since she made a deal with the most popular guy in high school,…
and now she seems to have everything she's been dreaming of for so long. Cameron Parker has achieved his purpose, yet he seems to have lost far more than he thought he could ever gain. Sometimes life completely upsets your plans. And it gets complicated when you have to choose between friendship and love. And that's a decision that can change your life forever." -- Translation provided by NLSI need a hug: Necesito un abrazo
By Aaron Blabey. 2019
"In I Need a Hug, a tiny porcupine just wants a cuddle. All of the other animals turn him away…
because of his prickly spikes. But finally the porcupine meets an animal who's happy to hug -- a snake!" -- GoodreadsRompiendo tus reglas (Tus reglas, mi juego #01)
By Violeta Boyd. 2017
"Michelle Wallas is a studious girl in her last year of school. Ever since she was a little girl, she…
has dreamt of being the class valedictorian, but the position she longs for is always taken by the same man; Chase Frederick, an egocentric boy who controls Jackson School - along with his two inseparable friends, Mika and Jax - thanks to the power of three drastic rules: 1. Don't touch them. 2. Don't look at them. 3. No talking to them. Michi tries to follow those orders carefully, for anyone who breaks them will suffer the worst punishments ever thought possible; however, when she discovers that Chase will be her new neighbor, the three rules will be hard for her to abide by." -- Translation provided by NLSMi vecino Paco
By Ignacio Sanz. 2020
"My neighbor Frankie is an old man who has lived many adventures. Mom says I shouldn't pay much attention to…
him because he's a grumpy grandfather who doesn't know what he's saying anymore. But what Mom doesn't know is that Frankie is the smartest man I know. Frankie has traveled across half the world on foot and by horse, in trains and cars, in boats and planes. A long time ago, he used to work in the circus, and also in the theater! I love when he sits down and tells me all his stories and adventures -he always amazes me! Frankie has a lot of pets: a dog, a cat, two turtles... and a talking parrot! He can even recite poems and pronounce the most complicated tongue twisters ever without making a single mistake. It is true that sometimes Frankie gets very angry with his animal friends, but he is a kind person with a giant heart. And most important of all: he is my friend." -- Amazon.comMedianoche en la luna (Magic tree house series. Spanish #08)
By Mary Pope Osborne. 2004
"Annie and Jack travel to the future to visit a moonbase where they figure out the fourth and final special…
thing needed to free Morgan le Fay from the magician's spell." -- Provided by NLSHacia el fin del mundo (Trilogía del Malamor #01)
By José Ignacio Valenzuela. 2022
"A captivating story bound to leave you breathless from internationally acclaimed author Jose Ignacio Valenzuela. When Angela receives an eerie…
text message from her estranged, best-friend Patricia, her heart stops. Something is off and Angela knows it. She quickly embarks on a biting quest to Almahue, a small town in the Chilean Patagonia, which, according to the Malamor Legend, is cursed to live without love or face death. Deception and mystery unfold, as true love leaves Angela defying the legend she once brushed off and fighting alongside the entire town for their own lives." -- GoodreadsEl amigo del héroe
By Alvaro Enrigue. 2012
"'It's not that I've chosen to be second place, I'm just a natural. Besides, I've believed in the goodness of…
second place for many years.' So begins The Hero's Friend, first published in 1998 and remastered for this edition. This story by Álvaro Enrigue dusts off the naivety and vanity of childhood: Ponchito, a child like any other, played at being the hero. A memorable literary exercise. A sobering experience. Enrigue puts himself at the feet of his protagonist and relives the dialogues of two middle school kids who in their relentless fight against crime are forced to face the ultimate and most unexpected consequences." -- Translation provided by NLSAurora y el misterio de la cámara secreta (Fabulosas aventuras de Aurora #02)
By Douglas Kennedy. 2022
"Aurora is finally going to school and is eager to make friends, but not everyone likes that she is different.…
This is what makes her a great detective, and it comes in handy when her first case comes her way. The police already have a culprit, but Aurora thinks she's innocent--will she be able to prove it before it's too late?" -- Translation provided by NLSEl rostro de la traición (Triple amenaza #01)
By Lis W Wiehl. 2010
"While home on Christmas break, a seventeen-year-old Senate page takes her dog out for a walk and never returns. Reporter…
Cassidy Shaw is the first to break the story. The resulting media firestorm quickly ensnares Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce and FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges. These three unique women, life-long friends, call themselves The Triple Threat--a nickname derived from both their favorite dessert and their uncanny ability to crack cases using their three positions of power. At first, the authorities think Katie might have been kidnapped or run away, but those theories shatter when Nicole uncovers Katie's blog. Posts reveal a girl troubled by a mysterious relationship with an older man . . . possibly a U. S. Senator. There are many faces of betrayal, but they must find one face in a crowd of growing suspects before they become the next victims." -- GoodreadsLa casa de algún día
By Julia Durango. 2020
"Wilson dreams about all the repairs he would like to make to his neighbor Gigi's house so that his elderly…
friend will be more comfortable. After Wilson discusses his plans with several members of his community (including a librarian, mail carrier, and teacher), Gigi's house is selected for a community renovation project, and the whole neighborhood comes together in a selfless act of community service." -- Amazon.comEl corazón de hielo (Triple amenaza #03)
By Lis W Wiehl. 2011
"At first glance, the crimes appear random. Arson. Theft. Fraud. Murder. But these are more than random crimes. They're moves…
in an increasingly deadly game. And the one element they have in common: a woman who is gorgeous, clever... and lethal. Elizabeth Avery has a winsome smile and flawless figure, but underneath is a heart of ice. She's a master manipulator, convincing strangers to do the unthinkable. And she orchestrates it all without getting too close. Until now. When Elizabeth ruthlessly disposes of an inquisitive young reporter, her crime catches the attention of Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce, FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, and crime reporter Cassidy Shaw. They know they're dealing with a cold-blooded murderer who could strike at any time. What they don't know is that they're already on a first-name basis with the killer. And one of them may be next on her list." -- GoodreadsLa mano del destino (Triple amenaza #02)
By Lis W Wiehl. 2010
"Outspoken radio talk show host Jim Fate dies tragically when poisonous gas fills the studio while his polarizing show, The…
Hand of Fate, is on air. They call themselves the triple threat. Three best friends who are uniquely qualified to crack the case: FBI Special Agent Nicole Hedges, crime reporter Cassidy Shaw, and Federal Prosecutor Allison Pierce. But Cassidy has a secret, one that will either solve the case, or make her a suspect. As they race against time to stop another murder, the triple threat must piece together the crime to find a motive... and a killer." -- GoodreadsLa canción del ángel: una novela
By Sheila Walsh. 2011
"Ann Fletcher has returned to Charleston to see her younger sister Sarah receive her master's degree. But she soon finds…
herself riding in the back of an ambulance, watching helplessly as Sarah fights for her life. As they race to the hospital, Sarah talks to someone who is not there...and hums a melody Ann has never heard before. That unfamiliar, unearthly beautiful melody keeps finding Ann--first in the hospital chapel, then in her dreams, and finally in Sarah's empty house. Two neighbors have a profound effect on Ann. Ethan McKinney lends her a shoulder to lean on. And as a carpenter, he volunteers to help Ann get the Fletcher family home into shape for selling. His strong presence is a pleasing distraction. Ann's twelve-year-old neighbor, Keith, has Down Syndrome and the guile to believe he can actually see and hear angels. In fact, he insists they are looking out for her in ways she's never imagined. God begins to reveal himself to Ann--both in her newfound friends and through supernatural events. As she discovers the very real presence of angels around her, will she finally open her heart to receive God's healing love?" -- GoodreadsRespira (Bad Ash #02)
By Alina Not. 2022
"Ashley Bennet's world has been turned completely upside down. Just when she thought she'd finally landed the perfect guy, she…
gave up what she'd wanted so badly because she fell in love without planning to. And now she's alone. And she's going to have to find out who she really is. Maybe, in the last few years, she forgot that the most important thing was always to love herself. Cameron Parker has lost that confidence he exuded at every turn. He has to face the consequences of his actions, and make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else along the way... even if the one who ends up heartbroken is him. Will Ash and Cam manage to reconcile with themselves so they can find each other again?" -- Translation provided by NLSTe espero en el fin del mundo
By Andrea Longarela. 2021
"Violet and Levi have known each other since they were children. He dreams of creating a home. She dreams of…
escaping from hers. They are best friends, always there for each other, and as they begin to grow up, they realize their feelings do too. Intense. Unstoppable. Unique. But Levi wants to put down roots between mountains while Violet wants to fly high and conquer the world. There may not be two more incompatible people who fit together better. An abandoned cabin, a collection of wooden figures, and a love that marks a lifetime. Levi's, the boy who asked a lot of questions, and Vi's, the girl who had all the answers. Whom would you want to be with if you knew the world was ending tomorrow?" -- Translation provided by NLSCiudad de cristal (Saga de Cazadores de sombras #03)
By Cassandra Clare. 2013
"Searching for a counterspell to save her mother, Shadowhunter Clary, from City of Ashes, sneaks into the City of Glass…
against Jace's protests. Both Clary and Jace end up in a battle and struggle with their feelings for each other." -- Provided by NLSPanza de burro (Editor/a por un libro)
By Andrea Abreu. 2020
"Set far from the coast and the tourists, during a particularly hot summer on the island of Tenerife, this book…
narrates the working class reality and the relationship between two friends, full of all kinds of feelings. Written in an oral, Canarian, generational and contemporary language, this is a disruptive and beautiful book." -- Translation provided by NLSPueblo Fronterizo No. 2: Guerra de quinceañeras (Pueblo fronterizo #2)
By Malín Alegría. 2012
In Dos Rios, Texas, life is all about borders -- and what happens when you cross the line. A fresh…
new series explores what it's like to grow up on the edge.A quinceanera for the record books?If Fabiola Garza had her way, her quinceanera would be as simple and as non-traditional as possible-just two airline tickets to New York City and her best friend in tow. Sadly, things hardly ever go Fabi's way. ¿Una fiesta de quinceañera inolvidable?Si Fabiola Garza pudiera, su fiesta de quinceañera sería algo simple y poco convencional: dos boletos de avión a New York City para viajar en compañía de su mejor amiga. Desafortunadamente, las cosas casi nunca salen como las quiere Fabiola.