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By Francesca Ekwuyasi. 2020
Longlisted for the 2020 Scotiabank Giller Prize. An intergenerational saga about three Nigerian women: a novel about food, family, and…
forgiveness.Butter Honey Pig Bread is a story of choices and their consequences, of motherhood, of the malleable line between the spirit and the mind, of finding new homes and mending old ones, of voracious appetites, of queer love, of friendship, faith, and above all, family. Francesca Ekwuyasi's debut novel tells the interwoven stories of twin sisters, Kehinde and Taiye, and their mother, Kambirinachi. Kambirinachi feels she was born an Ogbanje, a spirit that plagues families with misfortune by dying in childhood to cause its mother misery. She believes that she has made the unnatural choice of staying alive to love her human family and now lives in fear of the consequences of that decision. Some of Kambirinachi's worst fears come true when her daughter, Kehinde, experiences a devasting childhood trauma that causes the family to fracture in seemingly irreversible ways. As soon as she's of age, Kehinde moves away and cuts contact with her twin sister and mother. Alone in Montreal, she struggles to find ways to heal while building a life of her own. Meanwhile, Taiye, plagued by guilt for what happened to her sister, flees to London and attempts to numb the loss of the relationship with her twin through reckless hedonism. Now, after more than a decade of living apart, Taiye and Kehinde have returned home to Lagos to visit their mother. It is here that the three women must face each other and address the wounds of the past if they are to reconcile and move forward. Canada Reads 2021.By C. L. Polk. 2020
From the beloved World Fantasy Award-winning author of Witchmark comes a sweeping, romantic new fantasy set in a world reminiscent…
of Regency England, where women’s magic is taken from them when they marry. A sorceress must balance her desire to become the first great female magician against her duty to her family. Beatrice Clayborn is a sorceress who practices magic in secret, terrified of the day she will be locked into a marital collar that will cut off her powers to protect her unborn children. She dreams of becoming a full-fledged Magus and pursuing magic as her calling as men do, but her family has staked everything to equip her for Bargaining Season, when young men and women of means descend upon the city to negotiate the best marriages. The Clayborns are in severe debt, and only she can save them, by securing an advantageous match before their creditors come calling. In a stroke of luck, Beatrice finds a grimoire that contains the key to becoming a Magus, but before she can purchase it, a rival sorceress swindles the book right out of her hands. Beatrice summons a spirit to help her get it back, but her new ally exacts a price: Beatrice’s first kiss . . . with her adversary’s brother, the handsome, compassionate, and fabulously wealthy Ianthe Lavan. The more Beatrice is entangled with the Lavan siblings, the harder her decision becomes: If she casts the spell to become a Magus, she will devastate her family and lose the only man to ever see her for who she is; but if she marries—even for love—she will sacrifice her magic, her identity, and her dreams. But how can she choose just one, knowing she will forever regret the path not taken? Bestseller.By E. L. James. 2019
London, 2019. Life has been easy for Maxim Trevelyan. With his good looks, aristocratic connections, and money, he's never had…
to work and he's rarely slept alone. But all that changes when tragedy strikes and Maxim inherits his family's noble title, wealth, and estates, and all the responsibility that entails. It's a role he's not prepared for and one that he struggles to face. But his biggest challenge is fighting his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic young woman who's recently arrived in England, possessing little more than a dangerous and troublesome past. Reticent, beautiful, and musically gifted, she's an alluring mystery, and Maxim's longing for her deepens into a passion that he's never experienced and dares not name. Just who is Alessia Demachi? Can Maxim protect her from the malevolence that threatens her? And what will she do when she learns that he's been hiding secrets of his own? Bestseller.By Martha Hall Kelly. 2019
It is 1914 and the world has been on the brink of war so many times, many New Yorkers treat…
the subject with only passing interest. Eliza Ferriday is thrilled to be traveling to St. Petersburg with Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanovs. The two met years ago one summer in Paris and became close confidantes. Now Eliza embarks on the trip of a lifetime, home with Sofya to see the splendors of Russia. But when Austria declares war on Serbia and Russia's Imperial dynasty begins to fall, Eliza escapes back to America, while Sofya and her family flee to their country estate. In need of domestic help, they hire the local fortuneteller's daughter, Varinka, unknowingly bringing intense danger into their household. On the other side of the Atlantic, Eliza is doing her part to help the White Russian families find safety as they escape the revolution. But when Sofya's letters suddenly stop coming she fears the worst for her best friend. Bestseller. 2019.By J. K Rowling. 2001
A fictitious text from Harry Potter's School, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Did you know that there are 700…
ways of committing a foul in Quidditch? Have you ever wondered how the Bludgers came into existence or why Wigtown Wanderers have pictures of meat cleavers on their robes? This copy of a volume in Hogwarts School Library contains everything you need to know. Grades 4-7. 2001.By Nora Roberts. 1984
Sharpsburg, Maryland. Wealthy Vance Banning retreats to the countryside for peace and quiet and anonymity while neighbor Shane Abbot transforms…
her grandmother's house into an antique store. Vance resists his physical attraction to Shane and her cheerful optimism as long as he can. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1984.By David Baldacci. 2006
When someone murders the head of the rare book room of the Library of Congress, eccentric colleague Caleb Shaw rounds…
up his buddies from "The Camel Club" to investigate. Soon con artist Annabelle Conroy crosses their path. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2006.By Nicholas Sparks. 2007
North Carolina. After just one whirlwind weekend, Gabby Holland falls hard for her new neighbour Travis Parker and must choose…
between him and her longtime boyfriend. Years later, a tougher choice could end the relationship between Gabby and Travis forever. Bestseller. 2007.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2007
With Lucifer securely locked away for a thousand years, the Lord Jesus Christ now reigns over a renewed earth. But…
despite the idyllic surroundings and Christ-friendly environment, a growing number of hedonistic youth join a band of rebels who reject Christ and long for Satan's return. Bestseller. Sequel to "Glorious appearing". 2007.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2001
Nicolae Carpathia, now the total embodiment of evil, desecrates the temple in Jerusalem by entering and declaring himself God. The…
ninth book in the Left Behind series will carry the world to the brink of Armageddon. Bestseller. Sequel to "The mark", followed by "The remnant". 2001.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2000
In the sixth book in the saga of those left behind, it is now thirty-eight months into the Tribulation. Giant…
horsemen ride the earth, scorching thousands with their fiery wrath. The believers in Christ continue to receive strength from their leader, but one of the faithful seeks to hasten events and is secretly planning the assassination of the Antichrist. Bestseller. Sequel to "Apollyon"; followed by "The indwelling". 2000.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 1999
In Jerusalem, 144,000 witnesses gather in a stadium to hear the words of Tsion Ben-Judah. But Nicolae Carpathia, the Antichrist,…
also speaks in hopes of diverting Christians to his beliefs. The Tribulation continues as the faithful endure several more judgments. Sequel to "Soul Harvest". Bestseller. 1999. (The left behind series ; 5)By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2002
As the battered earth reels under judgments from Heaven, Global Community leader Nicolae Carpathia clamps down on those who refuse…
to proclaim total allegiance to him. He has a million of his enemies just where he wants them -- massed at Petra and within striking distance of his devastating firepower. Meanwhile, the Tribulation Force is compromised, forcing Rayford Steele, Buck Williams and the others to run for their lives. Bestseller. Sequel to "Desecration", followed by "Armageddon". 2002.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2006
With his wife consumed by newfound faith, pilot and CIA consultant Rayford Steele grows close to a stewardess. Politician Nicolae…
Carpathia continues his climb to power. Meanwhile, people from all over the globe disappear, called into the presence of God. Sequel to "The regime". Bestseller. 2006.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2005
Business tycoon Nicolae Carpathia expands his political and economic influence. Meanwhile, pilot Rayford Steele worries about his wife's growing religious…
fervour and helps the CIA and Defense Department combat black-market shoulder-fired missiles capable of bringing down aircraft. Sequel to "The rising", followed by "The rapture”. Bestseller. 2005.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2005
A prequel to the 'Left Behind' series relating events leading up to the Rapture. Nicolae Carpathia is born to a…
woman who allows herself to become a chosen vessel for the birth of evil. Rayford Steele avoids taking over the family business by becoming a pilot. Bestseller. Followed by "The regime". 2005.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2000
Forty-two months into the Tribulation Nicolae Carpathia is assassinated and some of the Tribulation Force are suspects. As each member…
struggles for survival, millions prepare for the funeral. Suddenly Carpathia arises from his coffin and pledges that his attackers have yet to endure the Great Tribulation. Sequel to "Assassins"; followed by "The mark". Bestseller. 2000.By Sandra Brown. 2002
Upon acquittal, hired killer Ricky Lozada becomes obsessed with the jury forewoman, Dr. Rennie Newton. Meanwhile Fort Worth detective Wick…
Threadgill, on leave from the department, seeks to avenge Lozada's murder of his brother. The policeman also falls for Rennie. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. Bestseller. 2002.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 2004
The Antichrist is assembling his massive armies and preparing for one final struggle. Hunkered down at Petra with more than…
one million members of the Jewish Remnant, the Tribulation Force joins the believers in turning eyes to the heavens. For only the Glorious Appearing of Christ can stop the Antichrist from ascending the throne of God. Bestseller. Sequel to "Armageddon", followed by "Kingdom come". Violence. 2004.By Tim F LaHaye, Jerry B Jenkins. 1996
In this sequel to the bestseller "Left Behind", Rayford Steele and Cameron Williams find themselves pressed into services for the…
man they believe could be the antichrist. Followed by "Nicolae". 1996.