![]() ![]() ![]() Kuo knows the complications and the limits of helping, but she is brave and generous and stubborn enough to do it anyway."-Larissa MacFarquhar, author of Strangers Drowning It shows how deeply a student and teacher can change each other’s lives. "Warmhearted but never sentimental, and acutely self-aware, Michelle Kuo’s memoir is the most profound, tender, and intensely moving portrait of a student-teacher relationship I’ve ever read. "Readers witness the transformative power of their moving lessons in both literature and life, lessons that endure and deepen in jail."-Nicole Lamy, The New York Times Honest, generous, humble and wise, READING WITH PATRICK will endure as a defining story for our times, and, abidingly, a testament to the power of language and of books."-Claire Messud, author of The Emperor’s Children and The Woman Upstairs "Every American should read Michelle Kuo's remarkable memoir. and not think, You must change your life."-James Wood, The New Yorker "Anyone interested in questions of pedagogy, racism, and incarceration in America, not to mention literary criticism, will be enthralled by this book. In all of the literature addressing education, race, poverty, and criminal justice, there has been nothing quite like Reading With Patrick.”-James Forman Jr. ![]() ![]() “…penetrating, haunting…unfolds with all the starkness and immediacy of a two-character play…impassioned writing and hard-earned wisdom set her book apart. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Who or what was her father? Susan, Merlin, and Vivien must find out, as the Old World erupts dangerously into the New. As he and his sister, the right-handed bookseller Vivien, tread in the path of a botched or covered-up police investigation from years past, they find this quest strangely overlaps with Susan’s. Merlin has a quest of his own, to find the Old World entity who used ordinary criminals to kill his mother. Susan’s search for her father begins with her mother’s possibly misremembered or misspelt surnames, a reading room ticket, and a silver cigarette case engraved with something that might be a coat of arms. ![]() Merlin is a young left-handed bookseller (one of the fighting ones), who with the right-handed booksellers (the intellectual ones), are an extended family of magical beings who police the mythic and legendary Old World when it intrudes on the modern world, in addition to running several bookshops. Crime boss Frank Thringley might be able to help her, but Susan doesn’t get time to ask Frank any questions before he is turned to dust by the prick of a silver hatpin in the hands of the outrageously attractive Merlin. In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. From the bestselling master of teen fantasy, Garth Nix. From the bestselling master of teen fantasy, Garth Nix.In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man she has never met. ![]() A girl’s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. A girl’s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It hit me in the feels so many times, and I loved this one! What a fantastic read!! A sweet, sexy and swoony romance with a bit of a twist, and a gorgeously emotional story about family – the one you’re born into, and the one you create. So really, can you blame me for falling for the one man I know I shouldn’t? ![]() I just want to hug him constantly and give him the sense of family he so desperately needs. Then there’s this massive pain and grief and loneliness I see in his eyes. Plus not at all the ass I assumed he was. He’s determined to be an “involved” uncle, and no matter how much I tell him he doesn’t have to be so helpful, he’s just so freaking helpful. Initially, I didn’t even like the guy.Įxcept Vaughn Merrill is a force to be reckoned with. Turning to his brother, however, was never part of the plan. I mean, okay, getting pregnant from the encounter was a regrettable, irresponsible mistake I can fully admit that. Have you ever tried to come up with a headline for your life? Well, mine’s so cringeworthy I can’t believe it’s actually my story…or a hundred percent trueīut honestly, how could I say no to the one-night-stand when he begged? Only a monster could deny someone their dying wish, right? LUCY GAMBLE, KNOCKED UP BY DYING MAN SHE GAVE SYMPATHY SEX, NOW MOVING ON TO HIS BIG BROTHER. ![]() ![]() ![]() From historians and essayists to novelists and poets, Four Hundred Souls features writing from Nikole Hannah-Jones, Kiese Laymon, Alicia Garza, Imani Perry, Chet’la Sebree, Isabel Wilkerson, Mahogany L. Together, the seasoned editors have assembled an incredibly talented group of ninety Black writers, poets, and thinkers. Blain is the award-winning historian and author of Set the World on Fire: Black Nationalist Women and the Global Struggle for Freedom. ![]() ![]() Kendi is the best-selling author of Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America and How to be an Anti-Racist a National Book Award winner (for Stamped from the Beginning), and one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2020. What to Watch During Black History Monthĭr. ![]() ![]() "Sister Betty," Trustee Freddie Noel whispered, his bony, hairless chest pushing in and out. “Walker shines…with her usual inspirational, knee-slapping style.” - Publishers Weekly on Don’t Blame the Devil Read more “A wonderful romp that will have wide appeal to both sinners and saints.” - Library Journal With her happiness, the church’s future, and Tom’s sanity on the line, Sister Betty will need to kick some spiritual butt, take names-and fight for some major soul-saving miracles. While this no-nonsense prayer warrior needs all the holy backup she can get, her pastor, Reverend Leotis Tom, is desperately dodging temptation as two women compete to become his First Lady. But she’s armed with enough sense and scripture to keep contentious church busybodies from sowing even more chaos amid the congregation-until a rehearsal disaster and an unexpected secret causes Freddie to break off the engagement without explanation… ![]() Unfortunately, she knows the chances of having a peaceful ceremony in their beloved Crossing Over Sanctuary Church are slim to none. “A comedic story that will leave fans clamoring for more.” -ReShonda Tate BillingsleyĪn inspiring, devilishly funny tale of hope, secrets-and hard-knock faith that can make the most impossible situations right…įor Sister Betty, the marriage proposal from trustee Freddie Noel is a once-in-a-lifetime surprise blessing. ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ll tell her as I’m trembling, amid all those buildings and all those people, beneath that crushing sky. It’s too easy to love inside this safe place, too easy to feel such things for most any woman who’s invited me to spoil her rotten for an evening. Our bodies have already spoken the words in their carnal language. And if that isn’t love, I do not know what is. In the most literal sense, she has brought warm sunshine and cool breezes and the smell of grass and clover back into my life. I love her for having come to seek me, and even more so for spurring me to seek her, out in the wide world. For her kindness, her oddness, for the way she looks at me. ![]() ![]() She settles against my chest and as I stroke her hair I think, I love this woman. By the time she casts it aside, I’m smiling like a madman. She kisses my chin as I catch my breath and reaches beside us for a cloth. Sighs become pleas then dissolve into moans as the pleasure finds its crescendo, until my release bastes her fingertips and belly. Heat and need and madness gather there, and I close my hand over hers, demanding friction. She does exactly as asked, stroking my length with a whispering touch as we kiss. ![]() ![]() It's an ideal tool for stress relief, relaxation, and self-discovery with a magical touch. ![]() ![]() It provides a relaxing and meditative journey into the world of witchcraft, inspiring your spirit and sparking creativity. "A Witches Colouring Book" offers more than just beautiful illustrations. Plus, its spiral binding provides easy page-turning and a comfortable colouring experience. With illustrations tailored for all skill levels - including beginners and experienced colourists alike - this mystical colouring book is suitable for both. "A Witches Coloring Book" features high-quality, single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through, so your artwork remains vibrant and clear as you work your creative magic. This adult colouring book presents an engaging selection of spellbinding symbols, magical items and mythical beings. Each intricate design depicts witches in various settings such as their homes, enchanted forests and other bewitching realms. Inside "A Witches Coloring Book," you'll find over 50 original, hand-drawn illustrations inspired by the captivating world of witchcraft, occult symbolism and magical creatures. Perfect for fans of the supernatural, witches and all things mystical, this captivating colouring book offers a spellbinding escape from everyday life and a unique way to unwind. ![]() Experience a world of magic with "A Witches Coloring Book," an engaging adult colouring book that takes you on an enchanting journey through witchcraft, folklore and mythology. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A good sign for the authors and publishers, agreed just not such a great deal for those of us that like to look at the complete series on our bookshelves and see continuity. ![]() Although I was just the teensiest bit perturbed at the fact that the initial release for new books in this series have been switched to hardbacks. In addition, the series is under contract through book 9. Looks like it’s going to be absolutely fabulous too. Not only is the series really good, the SyFy channel picked it up for a TV series and they’re spending oodles of money on it (more than they’ve spent on any other series before). Abraham and Franck really have a good thing going for them with this series. Couldn’t wait to get back to Jim Holden and the crew of the Rocinante. I was really excited when I got this book in the mail (which was forever ago, granted. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jeff: I had to have you back to talk about this new series, “Prince Of Killers,” as listeners will have heard right before this interview, blew my mind to pieces and back. You can get information on how to join them at /biggayfictionpodcast. Interview Transcript – Layla Reyne This transcript was made possible by our community on Patreon. Complete shownotes for episode 193 along with a transcript of the interview are at. They also talk about Layla's RITA nominated book, Relay, and the upcoming fall release, Dine with Me. Jeff interviews Layla Reyne about the new Fog City series as well as how it felt wrapping up the Trouble Brewing series earlier this year. ![]() Will reviews Anticipating Disaster by Silvia Violet while Jeff reviews Prince of Killers (Fog City #1) by Layla Reyne. ![]() The guys talk about Tales of the City on Netflix and the new season of Pose on FX. Jeff opens the show talking about the work he's doing on the manuscript for the Hat Trick re-release. ![]() ![]() He also rewinds the histories of American rhythms: from the birth of soul in Dilla’s own “Motown,” to funk, techno, and disco. In Dilla Time, Dan Charnas chronicles the life of James DeWitt Yancey, from his gifted childhood in Detroit, to his rise as a Grammy-nominated hip-hop producer, to the rare blood disease that caused his premature death and follows the people who kept him and his ideas alive. ![]() And at the core of this adulation is innovation: a new kind of musical time-feel that he created on a drum machine, but one that changed the way “traditional” musicians play. Yet since his death, J Dilla has become a demigod: revered by jazz musicians and rap icons from Robert Glasper to Kendrick Lamar memorialized in symphonies and taught at universities. He died at the age of thirty-two, and in his lifetime he never had a pop hit. He wasn’t known to mainstream audiences, even though he worked with renowned acts like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu and influenced the music of superstars like Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson. “This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” -QUESTLOVEĮqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical genius who transformed the sound of popular music for the twenty-first century. ![]() WINNER OF THE PEN/ JACQUELINE BOGRAD WELD AWARD FOR BIOGRAPHY ![]() |