![]() ![]() Despite the evidence that Liz can’t trust her, it’s hard to keep hating Daria-and even harder to resist the chemistry between them. Liz knows she’s lucky to still have a paycheck but it’s hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent “frivolous use.” When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it’s only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired.īut as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria-she’s funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz’s gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that’s on the verge of shutting down-until it’s bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her. “A juicy sapphic romp sweet, sexy, and tender in all the right ways.”-Gabrielle Korn, author of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect “ The L Word, but better.”-TJ Alexander, author of Chef’s Kiss “Brims with heart, spice, and humor.”-Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot of spirit to a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance. ![]()
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7/5/2023 0 Comments Dating you hating you![]() ![]() Though Evie and Carter do their best to act as a team, Evie’s frustration at the boys’ club atmosphere that emerges turns their workplace competition into a full-blown battle of the sexes. But there’s no morning-after glow once they arrive at their offices Monday morning to learn that their agencies have merged and the two of them will be working together until their contracts are up and a decision can be made on who stays and who goes. Since they both know how demanding an agent’s schedule can be, they try to keep things platonic, until they experience one mind-blowing date. As the only single people in attendance, they bond over the awkwardness of their situation and the coincidence that they’re both dressed as characters from Harry Potter. ![]() In star-studded Hollywood, a blossoming romance between two talent agents grinds to a halt when their agencies merge and there’s only enough room for one of them.Įvie Abbey and Carter Aaron have the ultimate meet-cute when they both show up solo to a couples' Halloween party thrown by mutual friends. ![]() ![]() ![]() He wants Steelheart – the Epic who is said to be invincible. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.Īnd David wants in. Nobody fights the Epics…nobody but the Reckoners. And to rule man you must crush his wills. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. The awed public started calling them Epics. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. This was exactly what I needed to get me back on my reading feet, so to speak.įirst sentence: I’ve seen Steelheart bleed. And because I knew it would be exciting and could be read quickly, I went for Brandon Sanderson’s superhero series. Instead, I decided to pick something completely different from Jemisin’s magnificent post-apocalpytic novel. ![]() I tried reading ten different books that I had all been looking forward to, but nothing seemed right. So, after reading The Fifth Season, a major book hangover took hold of me. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mogel helps parents learn how to turn their children's worst traits into their greatest attributes. But how to accomplish this feat? The answer has eluded the best-intentioned mothers and fathers who overprotect, overindulge, and overschedule their children's lives. In a world where material abundance abounds, parents want so badly to raise self-disciplined, appreciative, and resourceful children who are not spoiled by the plentitude around them. In the trenches of a typical day, every parent encounters a child afflicted with ingratitude and entitlement. The beloved bestseller that offers a practical, inspiring new roadmap for raising self-reliant, ethical, and compassionate children. ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments Squad maggie tokuda hall![]() ![]() Eager to be accepted, Becca allows her friends to turn her into a werewolf, and finally, for the first time in her life, she feels like she truly belongs.īut things get complicated when Arianna’s predatory boyfriend is killed, and the cops begin searching for a serial killer. Their prey? Slimy boys who take advantage of unsuspecting girls. ![]() But at a party under a full moon, Becca learns that they also have a big secret.īecca’s new friends are werewolves. At first glance, Marley, Arianna, and Mandy are perfect. ![]() To her surprise, she’s immediately adopted by the most popular girls in school. When Becca transfers to a high school in an elite San Francisco suburb, she’s worried she’s not going to fit in. Arnold will devour the snappy dialogue, vivid artwork, and timely social commentary. When the new girl is invited to join her high school’s most popular clique, she can’t believe her luck-and she can’t believe their secret, either: they’re werewolves. Pretty Little Liars meets Teen Wolf in this fast-paced, sharply funny, and patriarchy-smashing graphic novel from author Maggie Tokuda-Hall and artist Lisa Sterle. ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments Martin Schongauer by Max Lehrs![]() ![]() ![]() 204 heavyweight, glossy pages with color illustrations. Hingham, MA: Pierce Galleries, Inc., 2003. Keywords art printmaking printmakers prints engravings reference history catalogues.Also includes appendices with an illustrated list of watermarks, a list of copies and forgeries, a list of collections mentioned in the text, and an index of the engravings. ![]() This is the first English language edition of the catalogue. For each engraving, the catalogue provides a detailed description of it, its variant states (if any), lists of impressions and watermarks, discussion & bibliography of previous research, and a listing of engraved copies and other artwork inspired by the engraving. Authoritative catalogue of the greatest Northern European printmaker of his time. 9" x 12" Cloth in DJ Revised Edition 375pp DJ slightly bumped at base of spine, black cloth boards with gilt initials to front, gilt titling to spine, extremely clean, tight copy, appears unread, Near Fine/Near Fine condition. San Francisco: Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 2005. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Each voice is so distinctive, different and yet still seems relatable to the reader, despite the scenario the characters find themselves in. Foley’s characterisation really comes into its own through the characters’ voice. Each character is pivotal to the movement of the plot and helps the reader build an overall viewpoint of Ben. In order to find out the truth about Ben, Jess must first uncover the truth about his neighbours.įoley’s novel follows six POV: Ben – if only briefly, Jess, Nick, Sophie, Mimi and the Concierge. With his neighbours reluctant to help, Jess must uncover the truth about his disappearance by herself. The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, Hardback, 416 pages, Harper Collins, £12.99, Waterstones.Īs soon as Jess turns up to Ben’s new apartment in Paris, Ben goes missing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jesse Ward can be a very divisive lead character among readers, you either love him or loathe him, there is no grey area where the Lord of the Manor is concerned. Well this was a fantastic walk down memory lane. ![]() ![]() For fear of saying too much and to be honest I do not think any words I write will do this book justice, I am not going to say any more, other than to state that if you are a fan of this author and her series, then this is a must read. It brought across the angst, worry, frustration, humour and fear so much that my heart was palpitating at times. The audible addition was great to listen to. Not only did I read this one but I immediately also purchased the audible version to listen to it as well. Jodie wove together a true masterpiece that absolutely did justice only to the Ward family but also their extended family of friends. With This Man had me laughing out loud so many times and sobbing too. Until I read and listened to this book I had no idea just how much I have missed these characters and his wonderful Jesse-isms. Jesse and Ava have always held a special place in my heart, but now I have to say that Jesse Ward is now one of my top book boyfriends of all time. With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas was everything I hoped for and so much more. Where does With This Man rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?ġ0 Plus Star Review With This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas I have been anxiously awaiting the release of the latest book in one of my favourite series ever since it was announced. ![]() ![]() ![]() Seibert Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, the second vice president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and a much-published author of both scholarly and popular works. Maier’s presentations will focus on the various depictions of Christ, including that from Dan Brown’s popular novel The Da Vinci Code.ĭr. The theme for the event will be “Christ or Caricature?” The main presenter will be Dr. It is offered for adults age 55 and above. LutherHostel is an event designed to provide growth in biblical knowledge and understanding, fun, and fellowship, and a chance to gain helpful insights for daily living. ![]() Center for the Study of Early Christian Texts.Master of Arts (M.A.) with Deaconess Certification + Master of Social Work (M.S.W.).Master of Arts (M.A.) with Deaconess Certification. ![]() Specific Ministry Pastor to General Pastor Certification (GPC). ![]() ![]() ![]() The acclaimed author of The Witch's Boy has created another epic coming-of-age fairy tale destined to become a modern classic. Soon, it is up to Luna to protect those who have protected her-even if it means the end of the loving, safe world she's always known. ![]() Meanwhile, a young man from the Protectorate is determined to free his people by killing the witch. When Luna approaches her thirteenth birthday, her magic begins to emerge on schedule-but Xan is far away. Xan decides she must raise this girl, whom she calls Luna, as her own. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight, filling the ordinary child with extraordinary magic. ![]() Xan rescues the abandoned children and delivers them to welcoming families on the other side of the forest, nourishing the babies with starlight on the journey. A gorgeously written fantasy about a girl who becomes enmagicked after the witch who saves her from death feeds her moonlight. She shares her home with a wise Swamp Monster named Glerk and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon, Fyrian. The Girl Who Drank the Moon is as exciting and layered as classics like Peter Pan or TheWizard of Oz. ![]() But the witch in the forest, Xan, is kind and gentle. They hope this sacrifice will keep her from terrorizing their town. Every year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby as an offering to the witch who lives in the forest. A young girl raised by a witch, a swamp monster, and a Perfectly Tiny Dragon must unlock the dangerous magic buried deep inside her in this epic coming-of-age fairy tale from the highly acclaimed author of The Witch's Boy. ![]() |