Her first book of nonfiction, "Confessions of a She-Fan: The Course of True Love with the New York Yankees," is a humorous look at her passion for baseball. Jane Heller, a New York native who recently moved from Santa Barbara, CA to New Preston, CT, is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of 13 novels of romantic comedy, including "Name Dropping," "Lucky Stars," and "Best Enemies." Nine of Heller's novels have been optioned for film or television, and all of them have been translated in countries around the world.
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Wilkinson wants a divorce, hoping to marry someone who can love and respect her without leaving her feeling controlled. While she expects them to be in awe, she admits that she needs help trying to ‘get rid of’ her husband, Lord Edgware. While Hercule Poirot and Captain Arthur Hastings are out one day, they are approached by none of their than the famous American actress, Jane Wilkinson. Christie offers a stunning novel, sure to entertain all those who take the time to read it. Working alongside his longtime friend, Captain Arthur Hastings, Poirot fingers the killer by the final chapter as readers watch in awe. Poirot is again presented with a unique situation and uses his ‘little grey cells’ to help unravel the crime. While each story stands on its own, Agatha Christie offers small nuggets that can connect the novels, which attentive readers will discover throughout the adventure. I am still working my way through the Hercule Poirot series and find myself impressed with each passing novel. A few weeks ago I ordered it the time was right, I thought, especially because the Black Plague has a part to play in Kristin’s story and we’re living through our own time’s pandemic. I vowed to read it again someday from the perspective of a good portion of life lived. I first read The Wreath, The Wife,and The Cross by Sigrid Undset when I was in my twenties, thanks to my college roommate, Kathy, (of Norwegian descent) who highly recommended it. Historical fiction is what I’ve been immersed in lately, what with watching the Outlander series and reading the remarkable 14th century Norwegian trilogy Kristin Lavransdatter. They said that whoever was afraid would be sure to die, and so they blunted their fear with carousing and drinking, playing cards, dancing, and carrying on with women.” – Kristin Lavransdatter,by Sigrid Undset “He was well, but had cast himself into a wild life, just as many young people, out of despair, had done. “An older woman sitting by me on the subway, or waiting beside me in a line at the Department of Motor Vehicles, or having lunch at a nearby table, would cross the boundary separating strangers in order to volunteer that she, too, had once read Kristin Lavransdatter – a remark accompanied by that special glow which comes at the recollection of a distant but enduring pleasure.” – Brad Leithauser, from the Introduction to Kristin Lavransdatter. One of few scientists to hold a seat in the upper house of Parliament, she tells us that she “decided to present a perspective through the prism of neuroscience,” explaining to the assembled peers, “firstly, the human brain adapts to the environment secondly, the environment is changing in an unprecedented way so thirdly, the brain may also be changing in an unprecedented way.” The first appears in the opening pages of Baroness Greenfield’s new book, Mind Change. There are two different accounts of what happens next. As Harris concludes his opening remarks, the Baroness of Ot Moor, Susan Greenfield, rises to her feet to make a statement. The Lords have met to hold a debate on the use of social networking sites by children, and the adequacy of safeguards to protect their privacy and interests. This book is the reason I signed up with NetGalley. Their banter is equally hilarious as it is heartwarming. There is humor, romance, action, tears, and, yes, even depth as Hannah and Jack spend more time getting to know each other in these unusual circumstances. At Jack’s request, Hannah must keep her identity a secret from his family, posing as his girlfriend instead. But under those chiseled abs he’s a fairly down-to-earth person seeking normality and connection. Hannah Brooks is an Executive Protection Agent (aka bodyguard), and she’s been hired to protect superstar actor Jack Stapleton from a corgi-breeding stalker. To put it simply, this book made me happy. There are rabid fans, a sweater-knitting stalker, and ever-predatory paparazzi. Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard is a stand-out among feel-good reads. She can also kill you with a napkin.ĭespite going off the grid a few years ago after a family tragedy, Jack is still a target. Her life is at a crossroads when she is assigned to protect Jack Stapleton, movie star and celebrity extraordinaire. Hannah Brooks is a petite woman in her twenties who is also a highly-trained protection agent. Throw in a bit of While You Were Sleeping, mixed with Notting Hill, and It Happened One Night…you get The Bodyguard, Katherine Center’s upcoming book and one of the most entertaining reads I’ve had in years. The Psycho is hands down my favorite book from the author. Please take note of the trigger warnings. There are scenes of a violent and sexual nature in this story, therefore it is intended for readers of 18+ years. The Psycho is a Dark, New Adult standalone romance from Nikki J Summers. Where I come from, they call me The Psycho.Īnd I’m about to show the world exactly why. I saw something in her that made me crave more.Ī street soldier with a thirst for vengeance. Trouble was, she thought it was all a game, but I would never give up. All good things are worth fighting for, right? In her I’d found my perfect match, because she met every single one of my challenges with one of her own. She didn’t agree, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. There are three things that are certain in this life.Īnd if I want something, I will get it, no matter what it takes.įrom the moment I laid eyes on Olivia Cooper, I knew… 20% of these monies will be used by Comic Relief and 80% will be used by Lumos Foundation. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Hogwarts Library edition, Hardcover, 105 pages. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder.Īt least 15% of the net retail price* of this eBook will be available to Comic Relief and Lumos Foundation for their work with children and young people to help them have a better life. Quidditch Through the Ages (Hogwarts Library) Published November 8th 2012 by Bloomsbury. Publication date 2001 Topics Sports Miscellanea Publisher New York, NY : Arthur A. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. Quidditch through the ages by Whisp, Kennilworthy. A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules - and the breaking of the rules - of the noble sport of Quidditch. The child of a field slave on the Amity sugar plantation, July lives with her mother until Mrs Caroline. Told in the irresistibly willful and intimate voice of Miss July, with some editorial assistance from her son, Thomas, The Long Song is at once defiant, funny, and shocking. Urn:lcp:longsong00levy:epub:390dcd89-6e47-41ba-b936-fa5d7df259c4 Extramarc Columbia University Libraries Foldoutcount 0 Identifier longsong00levy Identifier-ark ark:/13960/t2x38vk36 Invoice 1213 Isbn 9780374192174Ġ374192170 Lccn 2009043181 Ocr_converted abbyy-to-hocr 1.1.20 Ocr_module_version 0.0.17 Openlibrary OL24435388M Openlibrary_edition With The Long Song, Levy once again reinvents the historical novel. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 14:57:58.594146 Bookplateleaf 0004 Boxid IA1118301 Boxid_2 CH1154217 City New York Donorīostonpubliclibrary Edition 1st American ed. Jack Jacobs retired from the Army as a full Colonel in 1987, after more than twenty years of service. If Not Now, When? is a compelling account of a unique life at both war and peace, and the all-too-often unexamined role of the citizenry in the service and defense of the Republic. Jacobs tells his stirring story of heroism, honor, and the personal code by which he has lived his life, and expounds with blunt honesty and insight his views on our contemporary world, and the nature and necessity of sacrifice. Jacobs took command and withdrew the unit, returning again and again, saving fourteen lives-for which he received the Medal of Honor. Jack Jacobs was acting as an advisor to the South Vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack. A Medal of Honor recipient looks back at his own service in the Vietnam War-and ahead to America’s future. Drawing on a wide array of letters, diaries, and personal reminiscences, Moe tells the story anew through the experiences of the men who lived it. Lee and, finally, the costly battle of Gettysburg, the decisive battle in which the First Minnesota played a crucial, and tragic, role. This is the story of the Army of the Potomac during that period: the initial enthusiasm dashed by sudden defeat at Bull Run the pride at being shaped into an army by George McClellan and the frustration with his-and his successors'-inability to defeat Robert E. The First Minnesota Volunteers, the first regiment offered to President Lincoln after the fall of Fort Sumter, served in virtually every major battle fought in the eastern theater during the first three years of the Civil War. Since its publication, Richard Moe's The Last Full Measure has garnered a reputation as the definitive history of the First Minnesota Regiment and one of a handful of classic regimental histories of the Civil War. The definitive history of the First Minnesota Volunteers in the Civil War. Minnesota Historical Society Press ( April 1, 2001) The Life and Death of the First Minnesota VolunteersĪuthor Richard Moe, Foreword by James MacGregor Burns |