5/23/2023 0 Comments The rakess by scarlett peckhamParticularly interested in own-voices stories, kinky characters, non-aristocratic/inclusive casts, and settings outside of England. I love beautiful writing, fresh-eyed world-building, and unusual takes on popular tropes. Non-regency, non-conventional, feminist historical romances. Genres: Romance (contemporary), Romance (historical) #MSWL: Books:Ĭategory: Mentor, Submission package review She lives in Los Angeles with her nice husband and her wicked cat. Her books are known for gothic vibes, high angst, a feminist sensibility, and a strong commitment to bringing it in the erotics department. Scarlett Peckham is the USA Today bestselling author of several critically acclaimed historical romance novels, including The Secrets of Charlotte Street series (published independently) and The Society of Sirens series (published by Avon/HarperCollins). Meet the SOCIETY OF SIRENSthree radical, libertine ladies determined to weaponize their scandalous reputations to fight for justice and the love they deserve She’s a Rakess on a quest for women’s rights Seraphina Arden’s passions include equality, amorous affairs, and wild, wine-soaked nights.
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5/22/2023 0 Comments Eager's Nephew by Helen FoxBut before he can trust enough to fall head over heels, he must trust his own conviction that friendship is a healing force, and love can overcome any obstacle. When his untreated illness reaches a critical breaking point, Emmet is the white knight who rescues him and brings him along as a roommate to The Roosevelt, a quirky new assisted living facility nearby.Īs Jeremey finds his feet at The Roosevelt, Emmet slowly begins to believe he can be loved for the man he is behind the autism. He’s too busy judging himself, as are his parents, who don’t believe in things like clinical depression. The double major in math and computer science is handsome, forward, wicked smart, interested in dating Jeremey-and he’s autistic.īut Jeremey doesn’t judge him for that. Then a tornado named Emmet Washington enters his life. But Eager secretly visits the Bell family, and his headstrong nephew, a most unusual new robot named Jonquil. 0 Ratings 0 Want to read 0 Currently reading 0 Have read Borrow Listen. High school graduate Jeremey Samson is looking forward to burying his head under the covers and sleeping until it’s time to leave for college. He and other robots have spent years in hiding. eager by Helen Fox Hodder Childrens Books, 2003 Wendy Lamb Books, 2004 This is a science fiction book for children, intended for ages 9-14. Eagers nephew by Helen Fox, 2006, Wendy Lamb Books edition, in English - 1st ed. 'Honestly,' is the only answer that suffices to that question. So how do you review something that is supposed to be among 'the greatest and most influential fantasy ever written?' Roger Zelazny won numerous awards for his work, and critical acclaim from reviewers far more knowledgeable than I. After all, it is part of the 'Fantasy Masterworks' series and could therefore be worthy of a place in the Fantasy canon. When I was asked to review 'Chronicles of Amber' I have to admit I was a little nervous. But the royal family is torn apart by jealousies and suspicion the disappearance of the patriarch, Oberon has intensified the internal conflict by leaving the throne apparently up for grabs and amnesia has robbed Corwin, Crown Prince of Amber his memory - even the fact that he is the rightful heir to the throne. Amber is one real world, casting infinite reflections of itself - shadow worlds, which can be manipulated by those of royal Amberite blood. That familiarity was no doubt critical as the Eagles worked to learn more about off-field concerns. Ties to the team to know: Former Georgia teammates Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis are both Eagles. With Javon Hargrave departing in free agency and Fletcher Cox and Brandon Graham in the twilight of their careers, the addition of Carter helps ensure the defensive front remains strong this season and beyond. Carter should be an immediate contributor. The Eagles moved up one spot to land the 2022 First-Team All-American and Lombardi Award finalist. My take: Investing in the defensive line is a top priority in Philadelphia and that proved out once again with the selection of Carter. 9 overall (from Chicago Bears): Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia PHILADELPHIA - The 2023 NFL draft was held Thursday through Saturday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.ĮSPN provided pick-by-pick analysis of each of the Philadelphia Eagles’ selections:Īnalysis of every pick | Updated depth chartġst round, No. Philadelphia Eagles 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser 5/22/2023 0 Comments I am sacagawea by brad meltzerThis friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great-the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. By the time the expedition arrived at the west coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone tribe across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. Sacagawea, the only Native American included in Lewis and Clark’s historic expedition, joins the inspiring list of heroes whose stories are told in this New York Times Bestselling biography series. Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading. 5/22/2023 0 Comments Gay-Neck by Dhan Gopal MukerjiKeywords: World War I, heroes, India, pigeon, birds, historical fiction, war, diversity, diverse books, multicultural, Newbery Medal, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old, 14 year old, military, war It's a poetic, lyrical story filled with drama and action and even includes what we now refer to as PTSD when the Gay-Neck comes home from the war. The story incorporates Indian themes and Hindu folklore. Gay-neck travels to Calcutta and eventually on to serve in World War I in France. The pigeon, named for the iridescent colors on its neck, is cared for by an Indian boy. Written by an Indian-American author this story of a beloved pigeon won the Newbery Medal in 1928. Winner of the 1928 Newbery Medal."-from the publisher "Writing out of his own experience as a boy in India, Dhan Gopal Mukerji tells how Gay Neck's master sent his prized pigeon to serve in Word War I, and of how, because of his exceptional training and his brave heart, Gay Neck served his new masters heroically. 5/22/2023 0 Comments The Shifter by Janice HardyAs her father used to say, principles are a bargain at any price but how many will Nya have to sell to get Tali back alive? At first Nya refuses, but when Tali and other League Healers mysteriously disappear, she's faced with some difficult choices. She pushes her luck too far and exposes her secret to a pain merchant eager to use her shifting ability for his own sinister purposes. Rumors of another war make Nya's life harder, forcing her to take desperate risks just to find work and food. If discovered, she'd be used as a human weapon against her own people. All she can do is shift it into another person, a dangerous skill that she must keep hidden from forces occupying her city. But unlike her sister, Tali, and the other Takers who become Healers' League apprentices, Nya's skill is flawed: She can't push that pain into pynvium, the enchanted metal used to store it. She is also a Taker-with her touch, she can heal injuries, pulling pain from another person into her own body. Nya is an orphan struggling for survival in a city crippled by war. 5/22/2023 0 Comments None like him by jen wilkinThe Knowledge of the Holy The Attributes of God, A.W. Jen Wilkin, None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us 5 likes Like If we focus on our actions without addressing our hearts, we may end up merely as better behaved lovers of self. Transcript from RCC Spring Retreat, Hebrews 12 Hebrews 12_18-29.The Joy of Fearing God, by Jerry Bridges.What are some of the gifts and benefits the Lord promises to those who fear Him?Īdditional Resources while reading the Introduction: What characteristics describe a woman who fears the Lord? While reading and meditating on Psalm 111 and 112, What’s one specific step you can take to regularly, “consider the majesty of your limitless God”? Have you “lost sight of the majesty of God”? What is filling your vision instead? Where do you find yourself fearing man, or loving yourself, rather than, or more than, fearing/loving God? Calling us to embrace our limits as a means of glorifying God’s limitless power, Jen Wilkin invites us to celebrate the freedom that comes when we rest in letting God be God. Scripture Readings : Psalm 111, 112, Hebrews 12Īs you consider the past few days/weeks, do you need the Spirit’s help to grow more in taking sin seriously/repenting, OR in seeing God’s grace and forgiveness through Jesus, as bigger than your sin? But at the root of every sin is our rebellious desire to possess attributes that belong to God alone. Here are a few additional options for personal study and/or fellowship discussions: 5/22/2023 0 Comments Come back to me jody hedlundWilliam Durham, a valiant knight comes to Marian’s rescue and offers her protection. Until Marian tests his theories and finds herself in the Middle Ages during a dangerous peasant uprising. He’s left behind tantalizing clues that suggest he’s crossed back in time. But when her father falls into a coma after drinking a vial of holy water believed to contain traces of residue from the Tree of Life, Marian must question all of her assumptions. That’s exactly what research scientist Marian Creighton has always believed about her father’s quest, even if it does stem from a desire to save her sister Ellen from the genetic disease that stole their mother from them. The ultimate cure that could heal any disease? Crazy. I’m a long time fan of Jody Hedlund but the lady is so talented she’s releasing books faster than I can read them! She’s already released the second book in the Waters of Time series and I’m only just now reading and reviewing Come Back to Me. Scarce signed copy with original illustration. David Kirks Miss Spiders Sunny Patch Kids VHS Video Tape RARE BUY 2 GET 1. PLEASE NOTE: Large vertical shallow slit running the entire length of the rear panel of the dustjacket (appears to have been cut with a razor, possibly when the original box was slit open?), slight handling wear, otherwise a nice clean tight solid hardcover copy. Miss Spider is marring Holley Spider, and the wedding is set to be grand. Bound in original pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers, in publisher's unclipped matching pictorial dustjacket. Hardback story/picture book is quite clean and in very good+. Illustrated with wonderful full-colour paintings produced with oils on paper. Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Scholastic, 1998. Kirk has added an original illustration of a bug creature above his signature (see photographs). This copy is floridly SIGNED & briefly INSCRIBED by the author/artist in black ink on title page: "To Margot. |