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Twenty Grand: And Other Tales of Love and Money
By Rebecca Curtis. 2007
In this dazzling literary debut, Rebecca Curtis displays the gifts that make her one of the most talented writers of…
her generation. Her characters—young women struggling to find happiness, love, success, security, and adventure—wait tables, run away from home, fall for married men, betray their friends, and find themselves betrayed as well.In "Hungry Self," a young waitress descends into the basement of a seemingly ordinary Chinese restaurant; in "Twenty Grand," a young wife tries to recover her lost fortune; in "Monsters," one family's paranoia leads to a sacrifice; and in "The Witches," an innocent swim on prom night proves more dangerous than anyone could have imagined. With elegant prose and a wicked sense of humor, these stories reveal Curtis's provocative and uncompromising view of life, one that makes her writing so poignant and irresistible.In the Lobby of the Dream Hotel: A Novel
By Genevieve Plunkett. 2023
Finalist for the Vermont Book AwardsA young mother finds herself caught between a love affair and the wrath of her…
husband, who will do anything to put an end to it—even use his wife's bipolar diagnosis against herWhen faced with newfound feelings for Theo, the drummer of her band, married young mother Portia must decide whether to follow her heart or question her sanity. Going off her medication feels like waking up for the first time. But could this clarity be harmless daydreaming, or a symptom of something more serious?Portia&’s husband, a well-respected prosecutor in their small Vermont town, is convinced of the latter. He retaliates, initiating an intervention, claiming that Portia&’s behavior is proof of her bipolar disorder. With lawyer-like cunning, he uses elements from her past to break her resolve until she agrees to being committed to a psychiatric hospital. In the hospital, Portia&’s sense of reality is tested, and hard truths about her marriage, her love for Theo, and her most vulnerable hopes and desires are revealed.In the Lobby of the Dream Hotel is a potent and at times devastating story of stark tenderness. Written like a dream, this novel brings us toward new understandings of the flawed, yearning, multifaceted self.Star Wars: The Living Force (Star Wars)
By John Jackson Miller. 2024
In the year before The Phantom Menace, Yoda, Mace Windu, and the entire Jedi Council confront a galaxy on the…
brink of change. The Jedi have always traveled the stars, defending peace and justice across the galaxy. But the galaxy is changing, and the Jedi Order along with it. More and more, the Order finds itself focused on the future of the Republic, secluded on Coruscant, where the twelve members of the Jedi Council weigh crises on a galactic scale.As yet another Jedi Outpost left over from the Republic&’s golden age is set to be decommissioned on the planet Kwenn, Qui-Gon Jinn challenges the Council about the Order&’s increasing isolation. Mace Windu suggests a bold response: All twelve Jedi Masters will embark on a goodwill mission to help the planet and to remind the people of the galaxy that the Jedi remain as stalwart and present as they have been across the ages.But the arrival of the Jedi leadership is not seen by all as a cause for celebration. In the increasing absence of the Jedi, warring pirate factions have infested the sector. To maintain their dominance, the pirates unite, intent on assassinating the Council members. And they are willing to destroy countless innocent lives to secure their power.Cut off from Coruscant, the Jedi Masters must reckon with an unwelcome truth: While no one thinks more about the future than the Jedi Council, nobody needs their help more than those living in the present.You Exist Too Much: A Novel
By Zaina Arafat. 2020
A &“provocative and seductive debut&” of desire and doubleness that follows the life of a young Palestinian American woman caught…
between cultural, religious, and sexual identities as she endeavors to lead an authentic life (O, The Oprah Magazine).On a hot day in Bethlehem, a 12–year–old Palestinian–American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother&’s response only intensifies a sense of shame: &“You exist too much,&” she tells her daughter.Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East—from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine—Zaina Arafat&’s debut novel traces her protagonist&’s progress from blushing teen to sought–after DJ and aspiring writer. In Brooklyn, she moves into an apartment with her first serious girlfriend and tries to content herself with their comfortable relationship. But soon her longings, so closely hidden during her teenage years, explode out into reckless romantic encounters and obsessions with other people. Her desire to thwart her own destructive impulses will eventually lead her to The Ledge, an unconventional treatment center that identifies her affliction as &“love addiction.&” In this strange, enclosed society she will start to consider the unnerving similarities between her own internal traumas and divisions and those of the places that have formed her.Opening up the fantasies and desires of one young woman caught between cultural, religious, and sexual identities, You Exist Too Much is a captivating story charting two of our most intense longings—for love, and a place to call home.We Became Jaguars
By Dave Eggers. 2020
Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of We Became Jaguars—a picture book from bestselling author Dave Eggers.When Grandma comes to visit…
and a young boy's parents leave, the rules of the house—and the world—change: grandson and grandmother transform into jaguars! Readers follow their journey into the undiscovered world of nature, experience true freedom, and lose themselves in an exhilarating adventure. After a day of playing, running, and climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what's real and what's imagined.• A captivating, unusual story about a child and his grandmother• Full of lush illustrations of the natural world• Celebrates the power of love and storytellingBreathtaking and bold, We Became Jaguars is sure to give readers beautiful dreams.• Children's books for kids age 5–8• Perfect for fans of Dave Eggers• Great for environmentally conscious familiesHave You Ever Seen a Flower?
By Shawn Harris. 2021
Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this…
simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire universe it evokes—revealing how a single flower can expand one's perspective in incredible ways.• Authorial debut of award-winning illustrator Shawn Harris• Reminds readers to appreciate the beauty of the world• Full of bright, stunning illustrationsHave You Ever Seen a Flower? is a beautiful exploration of perception, the environment, and humanity.• Perfect read-aloud with thought-provoking questions• Ideal for nature lovers• For fans of The Little Prince, The Giving Tree, Not a Box, and The Very Hungry CaterpillarIt's So Quiet: A Not-Quite-Going-to-Bed Book
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2021
Make some noise! Bestselling picture book stars Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tony Fucile invite you on a rollicking cumulative read-aloud…
perfect for bedtime or storytime!It's time for bed, but one little mouse just can't get to sleep. It's TOO QUIET! But the night is full of rhythmic sounds, from the croak of the bullfrog to the howl of a coyote on a distant hill. As the symphony of nighttime sounds builds and builds in this rollicking read-aloud, the mouse starts to wonder whether he wouldn't like a little MORE quiet.From the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site comes a silly, noisy bedtime book that will have parents and children squealing, croaking, and laughing along—before settling themselves down for a quiet night's sleep.• BESTSELLING AUTHOR: With five #1 New York Times bestselling picture books to date, Sherri Rinker has won the hearts of millions of fans with the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series.• GREAT BEDTIME READ-ALOUD: Soft and sweet rhymes build to a hilarious nighttime chorus before settling back down to sleep. Little readers will delight in the humor and interactivity of this bedtime book, just right for a fun read-aloud that encourages appreciation of bedtime's soothing quiet.• A GO-TO BOOK FOR PARENTS: Does your child love animal noises and funny read-alouds? This book will engage even the most rambunctious readers, and become a bedtime favorite.Perfect for:• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers• Librarians• Kindergarten and elementary school teachers• Fans of Sherri Duskey RinkerEveryone Poops (My Body Science Series)
By Taro Gomi. 2020
The beloved, bestselling potty-training classic, now re-released for a new generation! An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes…
a tiny poop. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops!Taro Gomi's classic, go-to picture book for straight-talk on all things "number 2" is back, as fresh and funny as ever.• Both a matter-of-fact, educational guide and a hilarious romp through poop territory• Filled with timeless OMG moments for both kids and adults• Colorful and content-rich picture bookThe concept of going to the bathroom is made concrete through this illustrated narrative that is both verbally and visually engaging.Everyone Poops is just right for potty-training and everyday reading with smart, curious readers.• Perfect for children ages 0 to 3 years old• Equal parts educational and entertaining, this makes a great book for parents and grandparents who are potty-training their toddler.• You'll love this book if you love books like P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) by Naomi Kleinberg, Potty by Leslie Patricelli, The Potty Train by David Hochman and Ruth Kennison.The Wanderer
By Peter Van den Ende. 2020
Society of Illustrators, Dilys Evans Founder's Award WinnerA New York Times Best Book of 2020A Wall Street Journal Best Book…
of 2020PRAISE"Electrifying. Extraordinary. Enigmatic and gorgeous." —The Wall Street Journal"An epic dream captured in superbly meticulous detail." —Shaun Tan"Danger, magic, surprise and awe abound in this masterly, wordless debut." —The New York Times"I love Van den Ende's passion." —Brian Selznick, New York Times Book ReviewSTARRED REVIEWS★ "Marvelously engrossing—a triumph." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Remarkable. Absolutely sui generis." —Booklist, starred reviewWithout a word, The Wanderer presents one little paper boat's journey across the ocean, past reefs and between icebergs, through schools of fish, swaying water plants, and terrifying sea monsters. The little boat is all alone, and while its aloneness gives it the chance to wonder at the fairy-tale world above and below the waves, that also means it must save itself when it storms. And so it does.Readers young and old will find the strength and inspiration in this quietly powerful story about growing, learning, and life's ups and downs.Apple: (Skin to the Core)
By Eric Gansworth. 2020
National Book Award LonglistTIME's 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2020NPR's Best Book of 2020Shelf Awareness's Best Books of…
2020Publishers Weekly's Big Indie Books of FallAmazon's Best Book of the MonthAICL Best YA Books of 2020CSMCL Best Multicultural Children's Books of 2020PRAISE"Stirring…. Raw and moving." —TIME"Beautiful imagery and with words that soar and scald." —The Buffalo News"Easily one of the best books to be published in 2020. The kind of book bound to save lives." —LitHub"A powerful narrative about identity and belonging." —Paste MagazineFOUR STARRED REVIEWS★ "Timely and important." —Booklist, starred review★ "Searing yet dryly funny." —The Bulletin, starred review★ "Exceptional." —Shelf-Awareness, starred review★ "Captivating." —School Library Journal, starred reviewThe term "Apple" is a slur in Native communities across the country. It's for someone supposedly "red on the outside, white on the inside."In APPLE (SKIN TO THE CORE), Eric Gansworth tells his story, the story of his family—of Onondaga among Tuscaroras—of Native folks everywhere. From the horrible legacy of the government boarding schools, to a boy watching his siblings leave and return and leave again, to a young man fighting to be an artist who balances multiple worlds.Eric shatters that slur and reclaims it in verse and prose and imagery that truly lives up to the word heartbreaking.Bye, Penguin
By Seou Lee. 2020
You'd think that a penguin stranded on an ever-smaller block of ice, on a trip around the world wouldn't be…
so…FUN! But it is! There's our fearless penguin passing the gondolas of Venice…there's penguin floating by the Sydney Opera House! From the Aurora Borealis to a hilarious encounter with a surfer in Hawaii, this is a wordless journey that truly FROLICKS. In fact, the adventures are so amusing that most readers will barely register the nod to global warming until it's slipped right in on the breath of a laugh.Thank You, Miyuki
By Roxane Marie Galliez. 2020
Miyuki and her grandfather return in an enchanting intergenerational story enhanced by Seng Soun Ratanavanh's gorgeous Japanese-inspired illustrations. Miyuki's curiosity…
is piqued by her grandfather's morning meditation routine, and she is eager to learn this new skill. Her wise and patient grandfather first takes her on a walk in the garden. "When do we start to meditate?" she asks repeatedly. Grandfather enjoys the warm sun and stops to smell a rose, inviting Miyuki to join him. Their walk in the garden, filled with many tender moments, heightens their gratitude for each other and for the world around them. Miyuki comes to understand that in the small acts of mindfulness throughout her day, she learned how to meditate.Ginger and Chrysanthemum
By Kristen Mai Giang. 2020
"A sweet story spiced with cultural humor and life lessons." —Kirkus Reviews"A perennial message." —Publishers Weekly"Incorporating the Chinese belief that…
foods have warm and cool characteristics, Giang's story artfully demonstrates how achieving balance results in positive outcomes." —BooklistTwo very different cousins must work together to save the day for Grandma's birthday! A gorgeous glimpse of Asian American culture in a story all kids will love.Ginger is excitable; she leaps into action, throwing herself headfirst into any project. Chrysanthemum is cooler-headed; she likes to plan, she's organized. She makes lists Yet they are cousins, close as two beans in a pod. Planning Grandma's birthday celebration is going to be a huge challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a special birthday cake to bake.How they manage it is a testament to affection being stronger than differences.Marisol McDonald and the Monster / Marisol McDonald y el monstruo (Marisol McDonald)
By Monica Brown. 2016
Bilingual English/Spanish. Free-spirited Marisol confronts her fear of monsters and unfamiliar nighttime noises.Marisol McDonald loves words that begin with the…
letter m-except the word monster. Monsters are scary, with big eyes, wild fur, pointy claws, and sharp teeth. One night, when Marisol hears loud bumps under her bed, she is immediately convinced that a monster is making the noise. Checking under the bed does not reveal a monster, but night after night, the bumps continue. When the bumps become especially loud one night, Marisol bravely leads the charge downstairs to find the cause. Turns out the monster making noise under Marisol's bed does have eyes and fur and teeth, but it isn't scary at all. It's her dog, Kitty, playing ball against the kitchen wall. Monica Brown and Sara Palacios once again bring Marisol McDonald to life. With her orange-red hair, golden-brown skin, and endearing individuality, Peruvian-Scottish-American Marisol learns to face her fears in this empowering story of harnessing the imagination and conquering nighttime monsters.Construction Site Mission: Demolition! (Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site)
By Sherri Duskey Rinker. 2020
The newest adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series!In Construction Site Mission: Demolition!, the…
construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do—smashing, crushing, sorting, hauling.Ultimately, this picture book is about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day.• Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to inspire cleanup• Features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site• Teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to overcome obstacles—and have fun!Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task—and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared and tidy construction site ready for building something new.This satisfying story is from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers for Kid McGear.• More than 3.5 million copies sold in the series• Perfect for kids who love construction and all the machines that come with it• Resonates year-round as a go-to read for children ages 3 to 5• You'll love this book if you love books like Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? by Brianna Caplan Sayres, Digger, Dozer, Dumper by Hope Vestergaard, and The Goodnight Train by June Sobel.This deluxe edition brings to life the letters exchanged among Jane Austen's characters in Pride and Prejudice.Glassine pockets placed throughout…
the book contain removable replicas of 19 letters from the story.These powerful epistles include Lydia's announcement of her elopement, Mr. Collins's obsequious missives, and of course Darcy's painfully honest letter to Elizabeth.• Nothing captures Jane Austen's vivid emotion and keen wit better than her characters' correspondence.• Each letter is re-created with gorgeous calligraphy.• Letters are hand-folded with painstaking attention to historical detail.Perusing the letters will transport readers straight to the drawing room at Netherfield or the breakfast table at Longbourn.For anyone who loves Austen, and for anyone who still cherishes the joy of letter writing, this book illuminates a favorite story in a whole new way.• Step inside the world of Pride and Prejudice, one of the most beloved novels of all time.• Great Mother's Day, birthday, or holiday gift for diehard Jane Austen fans• A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table• Add it to the shelf with books like What Would Jane Do?: Quips and Wisdom from Jane Austen by Potter Gift, Jane-a-Day: 5 Year Journal with 365 Witticisms by Jane Austen Edition by Potter Gift, and The Real Jane Austen: A Life in Small Things by Paula Byrne.The Little Witch's Book of Spells
By Ariel Kusby. 2020
The Little Witch's Book of Spells is an enchanting compendium of spells, potions, and activities for kids 8 to 12…
years old.Young witches-in-training will discover spells to resolve problems, foster friendship, and engage with the natural world.This spellbinding book guides readers on how to craft a magic wand, befriend a fairy, and read tea leaves, as well as glossaries of magical terms and symbols.• A playful and immersive guidebook to all things magical• Filled with simple activities using easily found ingredients• Complete with lush illustrationsThe Little Witch's Book of Spells harnesses magic and the imagination to help little witches feel powerful, tap into creative energy, and practice self-love.Spells and activities include Best Friends Forever Spell, Jump Rope Protection Spell, Get Well Soon Elixir, Blanket Fort Magical Fortress Spell, How to Make a Magical Fairy Garden, and Mermaid Bath Spell.• Perfect for young readers interested in magic, fans of Harry Potter, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and fantasy series featuring witches• A mystical, fun, and empowering book of spells that will have any child enthralled by the magical world• Great for millennial parents who want to encourage imagination, creativity, and play• You'll love this book if you love books like The Book of the Secrets of Merlin Wizardology by Candlewick Press, Fairyopolis: A Flower Fairies Journal by Glen Bird and Liz Catchpole, and The Unofficial Harry Potter Spellbook: Wizard Training by Michael Gonzalez.Mr Kato Plays Family: A Novel
By Milena Michiko Flašar. 2018
Milena Michiko Flašar's Mr Katō Plays Family is an eccentric second-lease-on-life novel for fans of A Man Called Ove and…
Beautiful World, Where Are You.Mr Katō—a curmudgeon and recent retiree—finds his only solace during his daily walks, where he wonders how his life went wrong and daydreams about getting a dog (which his wife won’t allow). During one of these walks, he is approached by a young woman. She calls herself Mie, and invites him to join her business Happy Family, where employees act as part-time relatives or acquaintances for clients in need, for whatever reason, if only for a day. At first reluctant, but then intrigued, he takes the job without telling his wife or adult children. Through the many roles he takes on, Mr Katō rediscovers the excitement and spontaneity of life, and re-examines his role in his own family. Using lessons learned with his “play families,” he strives to reconnect with his loved ones, to become the father and husband they deserve, and to live the life he’s always wanted.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Apples Never Fall
By Liane Moriarty. 2023
#1 New York Times Bestseller ● A Peacock Original TV Series–Now Streaming! ● "Gripping."―Oprah.com● From Liane Moriarty, the bestselling author…
of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, comes Apples Never Fall, a novel that looks at marriage, siblings, and how the people we love the most can hurt us the deepest.The Delaney family love one another dearly—it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . .If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father?This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings.The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They’re killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they’ve finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable?The four Delaney children—Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke—were tennis stars in their own right, yet as their father will tell you, none of them had what it took to go all the way. But that’s okay, now that they’re all successful grown-ups and there is the wonderful possibility of grandchildren on the horizon.One night a stranger named Savannah knocks on Stan and Joy’s door, bleeding after a fight with her boyfriend. The Delaneys are more than happy to give her the small kindness she sorely needs. If only that was all she wanted.Later, when Joy goes missing, and Savannah is nowhere to be found, the police question the one person who remains: Stan. But for someone who claims to be innocent, he, like many spouses, seems to have a lot to hide. Two of the Delaney children think their father is innocent, two are not so sure—but as the two sides square off against each other in perhaps their biggest match ever, all of the Delaneys will start to reexamine their shared family history in a very new light.Bad Summer People: A Novel
By Emma Rosenblum. 2023
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Emma Rosenblum's Bad Summer People is a whip-smart, propulsive debut about infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue, set…
against an exclusive summer haven on Fire Island."This roiling beach community satire serves up wicked, clever fun that is White Lotus sharp." —Kevin Kwan, New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Rich Asians and Sex and VanityNAMED A BEST BOOK OF SUMMER 2023: Bustle, ELLE, Cosmopolitan, PopSugar, Bloomberg, Vogue, and more! None of them would claim to be a particularly good person. But who among them is actually capable of murder?Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker rule the town of Salcombe, Fire Island every summer. They hold sway on the beach and the tennis court, and are adept at manipulating people to get what they want. Their husbands, Sam and Jason, have summered together on the island since childhood, despite lifelong grudges and numerous secrets. Their one single friend, Rachel Woolf, is looking to meet her match, whether he’s the tennis pro—or someone else’s husband. But even with plenty to gossip about, this season starts out as quietly as any other.Until a body is discovered, face down, off the side of the boardwalk.Stylish, subversive, and darkly comedic, this is a story of what's lurking under the surface of picture-perfect lives in a place where everyone has something to hide.