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Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() She learns that the Enclave take the babies from the population of people living outside the walls to keep their population stable and diversify genetics. Gaia learns from the captain of the guards – Captain Grey – that the population inside the Enclave is diminishing due to more mothers being barren. Many mothers still resist, however, and their babies must be taken away by force.Ĭlick here to see the rest of this review ![]() ![]() Most mothers willingly give their babies, hoping that their children will grow up in happier conditions. The babies will apparently be given the privilege of being adopted by well to-do citizens of the Enclave. In exchange for food and medical supplies, those who live on the outside must give up the first three newborn babies they give birth to each month. Outside the Enclave, where Gaia lives, the world is a dry and barren wasteland. The Enclave is a place where food is plentiful and everyone lives in comfort. Gaia Stone is a young girl with burn-scars disfiguring her face, who has to perform the duties of a midwife for the people who live outside the Enclave. In order to free her parents from the government that runs the walled compound called the Enclave, Gaia cracks a code her parents left her, a code that reveals the real parents of all the babies forcefully adopted from outside the Enclave to diversify the genetics of their population. ![]()
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Christmas with her Boss by Marion Lennox6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() OL17568779W Page_number_confidence 89.50 Pages 202 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.13 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20210511121835 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 387 Scandate 20210503022911 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9780263215373 Tts_version 4. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 09:00:42 Boxid IA40109914 Camera USB PTP Class Camera Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier ![]()
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The sympathizer in vietnamese6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() His short fiction has been published in Manoa, Best New American Voices 2007, A Stranger Among Us: Stories of Cross-Cultural Collision and Connection, Narrative Magazine, TriQuarterly, the Chicago Tribune, and Gulf Coast, where his story won the 2007 Fiction Prize. He has also received residencies, fellowships, and grants from the Luce Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, the Asian Cultural Council, the James Irvine Foundation, the Huntington Library, the Djerassi Resident Artists Program, the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference, Creative Capital and the Warhol Foundation. He has been a fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies (2011-2012), the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard (2008-2009) and the Fine Arts Work Center (2004-2005). ![]() An associate professor at the University of Southern California, he teaches in the departments of English and American Studies and Ethnicity. He also authored Race and Resistance: Literature and Politics in Asian America (Oxford University Press, 2002) and co-edited Transpacific Studies: Framing an Emerging Field (University of Hawaii Press, 2014). Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of the novel The Sympathizer (Grove Press, 2015). ![]()
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Author of tara road6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Ria's mother had always been very fond of film stars. Tara Road is like a total immersion in a colorful new world, where the last page comes too soon.” - Seattle Times " Binchy asks, and answers in her most astonishing novel to date. A provocative tale of family heartbreak, friendship, and revelation, Tara Road explores every woman's fantasy: escape, into another place, another life. Now she dazzles us once again with a new novel filled with her signature warmth, humor, and tender insight. ![]() Binchy's graceful storytelling and wise compassion have earned her the devotion of fans worldwide-and made her one of the most beloved authors of our time. New York Times bestselling author Maeve Binchy has captured the hearts of millions with her unforgettable novels. “A tender novel of the pleasures and pitfalls of friendship Tara Road is an ultramodern love story for women, about women, between women that is sure to delight.”- Newsday. ![]()
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The defector silva6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But Archbishop Luigi Donati, the Holy Father’s loyal private secretary, suspects there might just be more to the story than anyone else is letting on, and in order to find out for sure, he sends for Gabriel Allon. News reports suggest the leader of the Catholic church passed away from a massive heart attack that occurred while he was praying in his favorite chapel. However, just one day into his holiday-a covert trip to Venice with his family, arranged by his wife, Chiara-an old friend urgently requests Gabriel’s help. And after years of dedicated service that has no doubt taken a major toll on him and his family, nobody needed it more than Gabriel Allon, the master art restorer turned Israeli assassin who’s now halfway into his first term as chief of the Office. A badly needed, week-long trip to relax and recharge. Daniel Silva once again reminds readers why he’s one of the most gifted novelists of our time with his latest must-read thriller, The Order. ![]()
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Hadrian's Wall by William Dietrich6/11/2023 ![]() ![]() The intrigue on the Roman side of the wall is matched by the dangers that lurk on the other side, among Celtic warriors determined to rid their land of the invaders. Now Galba will do anything it takes to regain his position, and his instrument will be the Wall's newest addition, the Lady Valeria. He replaces a brutal veteran, Galba Brassidias, an ambitious soldier whose skill in battle is rivaled only by his Machiavellian brilliance. A new Tribune, Marcus Flavius, has come to assume command of the Wall, a position he secured not through battles fought or wars won, but through his marriage to a Senator's daughter, Valeria. ![]() ![]() But now a visitor has come, and with her, changes for the Wall, and perhaps all of Rome. Stretching over 70 miles from one coast to another, the Wall maintained the security of the Roman Empire's northern outpost for over two hundred years. When the Roman Emperor Hadrian first envisioned the awesome edifice in 122A.D., he sought to use stone, wood, and iron to shield Roman Britannia from the unconquered Celtic barbarians. ![]()
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![]() Unfortunately, that person is Compass Rose herself. As dark secrets bubble to the surface and everything shes fought so hard for begins to crumble, Rose learns the hard way that shell have to rely on the only person who can save her from certain disaster. As intrigue and subterfuge from enemies old and new begin to surround its captain, the infamous Miranda Stillwater, even an uncanny sense of direction wont be enough to help Compass Rose navigate these dangerous straits. Life aboard the mercenary ship Man o War is rarely dull as hurricanes, swarms of jellyfish, and man-eating squid pose daily doses of danger. ![]() Book Synopsis In the year 2514, the only thing more dangerous than the seas is those who sail them. About the Book For Compass Rose, her ongoing mission aboard a mercenary ship brings an unexpected conflagration of adventure, danger, and romance. ![]()
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A snake falls to the earth6/11/2023 ![]() At one point, the author described a cellphone and personal assistant (like Siri) to explain what they were and how they were used. The characters would say things that didn't exactly make sense with their characters or with the audience. The downside of this novel was some of the author's choices. If anyone gets a similar vibe or can pick out why it is different, I'd love your thoughts. I think I am used to long paragraphs of description, and this book focused more on short bursts of description with lots of internal (and external) dialog. I can't put my finger on exactly how it felt different from other novels I have read. It took me a little bit to adapt to the structure of the story. First, I want to say that the book had some great elements: folktales, a loving atmosphere for the reflective world to take on life, charming characters, a way to look at oral story-telling in the present day, and a gentle dose of non-binary love. I really liked this book, but it did have a rough beginning and some rough portions in the middle. ![]()
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Amie kaufman books6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() She lives by the sea in Melbourne, Australia with her husband, daughter and rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Creative Writing. In addition to writing, Amie hosts the podcast Amie Kaufman on Writing. Her multi-award winning work has been translated into nearly thirty languages. Amie Kaufman is a New York Times, USA Today and internationally bestselling author. ![]()
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![]() ![]() It's "Troy Night Out" so leave extra time to wander around the streets of Troy and check out all the cool boutiques, restaurants and arts! Another cool surprise is that we are going to have a visit from the Bettie's Cakes truck! Don't miss it! Here are some really cool photos a friend of mine took when he dropped by:Ĭoming Up: So, if you couldn't make the signing at the Book Court or last week's signing at The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, give Troy, NY a try! I will be signing copies of all my books at Market Block Books this Friday night from 6pm until ?. It was fun fielding questions alongside another author as attendees could see the similarities and differences between us. We both spoke to the kids for a few minutes about our new books and then answered questions. Emily has a new book out called Invisible Inkling which I am really looking forward to reading.Ĭupcakes were graciously provided by HarperCollins and the kids who came out to see us (as well as many adults) enjoyed them. I signed copies of Jeremy Bender alongside one of my favorite authors, Emily Jenkins, at the Book Court in Cobble Hill. I had a fantastic time on my very first visit to Brooklyn. ![]() |