![]() ![]() But then the reader is pulled up short by a flash of lyricism, as Cather allows a glimpse into the depths of emotion that lie beneath this deceptively simple surface. In fact, at times this landscape threatens to overwhelm the novel itself, dwarfing its protagonists so that characterisation appears thin, and tragic events are rendered as almost incidental. It's an existence dominated by the primitive force of nature where "the great fact was the land itself, which seemed to overwhelm the little beginnings of human society that struggled in its sombre wastes". Willa Cathers masterful 1913 novel marks her return to the Nebraska of her youth, and to the stories of the immigrant settlers she had known during her. This is an austere world of emotional expediency and personal sacrifice, of lives in thrall to family loyalty and long-harboured grudges. The prose is clear and – as befitting the subject matter – pared down to often brutal effect. F irst published in 1913, and reissued by Hesperus Press in celebration of its centenary, this slim novel features the travails of Alexandra Bergson and her three brothers: Swedish immigrants attempting to maintain a foothold on the windswept prairielands of Nebraska at the turn of the 20th century. ![]()
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![]() Caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie must learn to navigate those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. ![]() Devastating loss, young love, and life on the fringes. Sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. First dates, family drama, and new friends. The critically acclaimed debut novel from Stephen Chbosky follows observant "wallflower" Charlie as he charts a course through the strange world between adolescence and adulthood. ![]() Also a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman and Emma Watson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a funny, touching, and haunting modern classic. Now in a special edition to mark the twentieth anniversary of a beloved cult classic! Read the #1 New York Times bestselling coming-of-age story that takes a sometimes heartbreaking, often hysterical, and always honest look at high school in all its glory. ![]() ![]() ![]() India's pigheadedness may have a little bit to do with it. ![]() Whilst he keeps his secrets close to his chest, they become invaluable partners. An agent for a very long time, we seem to only know by the name of French. It brings India into contact with an agent of the Government. However this is all upended when Sir Archibald Latham dies of a heart attack while visiting her brothel. Her business is successful and keeping the bints in line, plus the punters happy occupies her days. India Black is a teeny bit bored being just a Madam. ![]() So if you have never heard of The Madam of Espionage series, I recommend you give it a go. They are wonderful escapism and India Black a delightful heroine. I just wish more people were reading them. Carr weaves a wonderful mystery where the ending isn't quite as clear cut as you would expect and with plenty of humour in the mix. But what better trade in which to delve for information from punters or potential suspects? The series is set in Victorian England and as you can imagine it can be a pretty grim place at times. She would be as far removed from an agent of the British Government as one would expect. ![]() ![]() This book features childhood sweethearts reunited, kisses in the rain, and yet more trouncing of abusive exes. (Free novella.) A small-town, seaside romance between a pregnant heroine fleeing her ex-husband and a wholesome cafe-owner who just wants to give her omelettes and support and no-strings-attached oral pleasure. This book features delicious lasagne, friends who fall in love via a (comic) book club, small-town gossip, and trouncing an abusive ex. ![]() He is also a blacksmith and an excellent cook, if you’re into that. A small-town romance between a grouchy, autistic nerd and the gorgeous human labrador who just moved in next door. But everything else is, honestly, quite flexible. ![]() The books in bold contain interconnected references of some sort, and are therefore fun to read in the suggested order. Talia devised the list below by considering series, checking timelines, reading glitter like tea leaves, and measuring the romantical pull of a black hole. ![]() ![]() ![]() But not youngest son Bode, who quickly finds a new friend living in an empty well and a new toy, a key, that offers hours of spirited entertainment. Older kids Tyler and Kinsey aren't much better. ![]() Their mother, Nina, is too trapped in her grief-and a wine bottle-to notice that all in Keyhouse is not what it seems: too many locked doors, too many unanswered questions. The epic begins here: Welcome to Lovecraft.įollowing their father's gruesome murder in a violent home invasion, the Locke children return to his childhood home of Keyhouse in secluded Lovecraft, Massachusetts. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box) has created a gripping story of dark fantasy and wonder-with astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez-that, like the doors of Keyhouse, will transform all who open it. ![]() Club, Locke & Key tells a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil. Now a Netflix original series! Named a modern masterpiece by The A.V. ![]() ![]() Young Goodman Brown actually resists the initiation in the woodland clearing, involving the blood-baptism, but the story suggests that this doesn’t matter: he has still come to recognise evil and has thus been initiated into its ways. The story is remarkable in its depiction of evil not least because it raises interesting questions about what it means to ‘become’ or ‘know’ evil. ![]() Herman Melville, the author of Moby-Dick, thought ‘Young Goodman Brown’ was ‘deep as Dante’ in its exploration of the darker side of human nature. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gross anatomy also includes the branch of superficial anatomy. Macroscopic anatomy, or gross anatomy, is the examination of an animal's body parts using unaided eyesight. The discipline of anatomy is divided into macroscopic and microscopic. In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the use of advanced imaging techniques, such as MRI and CT scans, which allow for more detailed and accurate visualizations of the body's structures. Īnatomy is a complex and dynamic field that is constantly evolving as new discoveries are made. Human anatomy is one of the essential basic sciences that are applied in medicine. Anatomy and physiology, which study the structure and function of organisms and their parts respectively, make a natural pair of related disciplines, and are often studied together. Anatomy is inherently tied to developmental biology, embryology, comparative anatomy, evolutionary biology, and phylogeny, as these are the processes by which anatomy is generated, both over immediate and long-term timescales. It is an old science, having its beginnings in prehistoric times. ![]() ![]() Anatomy is a branch of natural science that deals with the structural organization of living things. Anatomy (from Ancient Greek ἀνατομή ( anatomḗ) ' dissection') is the branch of biology concerned with the study of the structure of organisms and their parts. ![]() ![]() ![]() It all makes for a witty, laugh-out-loud play on the old favorite about the old lady who swallowed a fly." -ALA Booklist *(Starred Review)* "Feiffer's characters are unforgettable.the pictures burst with the sort of broad physical comedy that a lot of children just love. ![]() Plus don't miss Jules Feiffer's wonderful new follow-up: Smart George!ĪLA Booklist Editors' Choice | Maryland Children's Book Award | Parents' Choice Silver Honor | Keystone to Reading Book Award (Pennsylvania) | Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award | Flicker Tale Children's Book Award (North Dakota) | Florida Children's Book Award | Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book | Buckeye Children's Book Award (Ohio) | Arizona Young Readers' Award | ALA Notable Children's Book When she asks him again, he goes "Oink." What's going on with George? Readers will delight at the surprise ending! When George's mother tells her son to bark, George goes "Meow," which definitely isn't right because George is a dog. ![]() bark! This picture book geared for the youngest readers is perfect for those who love Mo Willems's Pigeon series. Named one of 100 Great Children's Books by The New York Public Library and #9 on School Library Journal's list of the Top 100 Picture Books!įrom acclaimed author-illustrator Jules Feiffer, Bark, George is a hilarious, subversive story about a dog who can't. ![]() ![]() ![]() I noticed that even within the textbook, the format does not follow what one may consider “standard” for college-level books. ![]() Personally, I took the time to look at the textbook and the preview that was available to me through my Amazon account and found it very easy to understand. Lupton developed an associated website with the book (which she also regularly updates to reflect her continued learning and experiences in the field. As noted in the featured image caption, the textbook is now on its second edition in which it has been revised and expanded. While there are books about graphic design, few focus so completely on the artistic element of type and how that communicates a message in addition to the words used by the author or designer. This textbook was originally written by Lupton when she felt that she did not have one that fully explained the concepts in an easy to understand way for her students. This demonstrates another aspect of her very diverse involvement in graphic design in addition to her work as a designer, curator, and critic. It is an excellent example of her skill as an educator and an author with concise information and examples to help educate the next generation of graphic designers on typography and its potential. The second example of Ellen Lupton’s work that I have chosen is her textbook, Thinking with Type, which is one of the most used typography textbooks worldwide. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They are books I tend to buy without hesitating since I know I will love them.Īfter Something Blue came Babyproof, a very real story about what happens to a long-term relationship when two people realize they want different things. I have done my best over the years to stay up to date on Giffin’s books. I still have my first edition hardback copy. I couldn’t put it down and immediately bought the sequel, Something Blue, as soon as it was out. I read Giffin’s first novel, Something Borrowed, shortly after it released in paperback in 2005. Now that I’ve graduated and have read for fun time once again, I decided to get all caught up. ![]() Reading All We Ever Wanted reignited my spark for Giffin’s true-to-life stories. This means that I had a stack of Giffin’s novels on my shelf that were long overdue and calling my name. The big bummer of going back to school in ’14 was that my read for fun time went out the window. So I think it’s safe to say that just about everyone can find something or someone to relate to in her books. Her characters often find themselves in relatable situations, usually involving relationships – romantic relationships, forbidden relationships, unconventional relationships, friendships, family relationships, etc. I always feel like I’m right inside the story, experiencing everything alongside her characters. Reading her newest book reminded me of why I am such a fan of her writing. Last month I was fortunate enough to receive an advance reader copy of Emily Giffin’s latest novel All We Ever Wanted. ![]() |