![]() ![]() There’s nothing Liz wants to do less than endure a gauntlet of social media trolls, catty competitors, and humiliating public events, but despite her devastating fear of the spotlight she’s willing to do whatever it takes to get to Pennington. until she’s reminded of her school’s scholarship for prom king and queen. But it’s okay - Liz has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever: attend the uber-elite Pennington College, play in their world-famous orchestra, and become a doctor.īut when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through, Liz’s plans come crashing down. ![]() Liz Lighty has always believed she’s too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. Becky Albertalli meets Jenny Han in a smart, hilarious, black girl magic, own voices rom-com by a staggeringly talented new writer. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The second goes back to a scene of horrific violence that ultimately comes to haunt Malone. ![]() In the first, Malone is taken into custody and sent to prison. The novel opens with a pair of prologues. The thrill, the taking off the bad guys, even the danger, the idea that you might get caught.” From the snitches in the street to the feds in Manhattan, everyone wants a piece of Malone and with good reason: He’s dirtier than the water in a Nathan’s hot dog cart.Īnd Malone knows it: “You need the money, the cash flow, but it’s more than that, admit it. attorney for the Southern District of New York. The slings and arrows come not just from the “mopes” and “skels” in the housing projects or Black Lives Matter supporters downtown but from Malone’s by-the-book captain, the Internal Affairs Bureau, the higher-ups in the police commissioner’s and mayor’s offices, and even the U.S. everyone wants a piece of Malone and with good reason: He’s dirtier than the water in a Nathan’s hot dog cart. ![]() ![]() ![]() And if you have access to a venue and a community of your own and want to be one of those additional stops, there’s a form for that. Oh, and if your city isn’t on the calendar yet, keep checking back, since we do have a few more stops to add. If you can help out by taking photos or bringing cupcakes or something else, that’s great too, but nothing’s required other than “show up and have fun.” We’ve recently added the first 20 30 dates of the tour, and you can sign up for FREE tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Most important of all: I’d love for you to come out to say hi. ![]() Chances are, you’ll go away with new friends and connections, many of them long-lasting. ![]() Some people bring cupcakes or other goodies to share. There are special guests at most events, often other authors but sometimes local celebrities or just awesome people of all kinds. If you’ve never been to one of the stops before, you should know that they’re FUN. My new book, Born for This, comes out in April… and of course I’ll be going to as many places as possible! state and every Canadian province, I’ve headed out on the road every year for a series of conversations in bookstores, co-working spaces, and many other locations. Ever since I published my first book, where I went to every U.S. I always include my email address in each manuscript, and every day I hear from readers all over the world. One of the things I love about writing books is the chance to connect directly with readers. You can now take a FREE quiz to learn more about what kind of work style suits you best. I’m very excited about sharing the message of how to find the work you were meant to do with lots of people all over the world. Link: Register for the “Born for This” Spring Tour My new book, Born for This, goes out into the world in less than 70 days. ![]() ![]() ![]() Urgent for a cure to bring her father back, Ellie is determined to try anything. An accident for which Ellie has accepted the unearned weight of blame. But there is little joy, even for Ellie, as they all struggle with the sorrow and aftermath of an accident that left her father in a coma. Though her sister Esther, especially, resents everything about the mountain, Ellie has found more freedom, a new strength, and a love of the natural world that now surrounds them. They have started over, carving out a new life in the unforgiving terrain of Echo Mountain. A young heroine in Depression-era Maine is navigating the rocky terrain of her new life on Echo Mountain.Īfter the financial crash, Ellie and her family have lost nearly everything-including their home in town. ![]() ![]() ![]() Henshaw won the Newbery Medal, and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 and Ramona and Her Father have been named Newbery Honor Books. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, presented to her in recognition of her lasting contribution to children's literature. And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born! She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. ![]() Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. ![]() As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. ![]() ![]() ![]() Kella poured the liquid in a flat pan, smiling ruefully. And stay off your feet!" he growled, slamming the door behind him. "Soak in that, then rub some of the salve into the soles. There was a knock at the door, and Kella entered carrying a jug. I had little interest in such things, but I had met secretly with Garth only that morning. The Teknoguild was concerned with studying the Before-time and researching the effects, past, present and future, of the Great White. "Garth finds no difficulty in remaining in his caves and the Teknoguild works do not crumble because of his inactivity," he said with faint asperity. ![]() He added significantly, "If you would stay in your room in wintertime with banked fires instead of wandering around the draughty halls and beyond." Hefting the weighty bag onto his arm, Roland gave me a piercing look. ![]() I was startled at the unexpected touch of humor from the dour Healer guildmaster. "It's true cold doesn't help the healing process, but whatever miracles healers can do, changing the weather to suit their patient is not among them." Roland nodded absently, returning satchels of herbs to his carry-all. "Kella said a warmer climate might help." I sighed and rubbed the tender soles of my feet. "I can do nothing to hasten the healing, Elspeth. ![]() ![]() ![]() During the present time, the Joker has escaped Arkham Asylum, kidnapping Commissioner Gordon and mortally wounding his daughter Barbara. With the release of Joker, I thought it might be worth reflecting on this classic graphic novel and observing its portrayal of the Clown Prince of Crime.Īlong with the story’s present day events, the reader is provided flashbacks into Joker’s past. However, while the story has its fair share of intrigue, the psychology portion lacks in-depth context. Along with kicking off the Joker’s origin mythos, The Killing Joke cemented him as a horror based in psychology. ![]() ![]() ![]() Much in the way Phillips’ Joker is grounded in realism, Moore’s narrative also grounds the villain in realism. With all the different origin takes, there is one that has stood out among the others: As Joker has mentioned in the past, he prefers his origin to be a multiple choice situation. Off the bat, I was curious as to how director Todd Phillips would handle the villain’s origin considering what we’ve seen of the character in both Scott Snyder’s run on Batman and Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, the Joker origin story is all over the place. At first I was a little skeptical about the idea of a standalone Joker film however, given all the recent buzz surrounding the picture, it sounds as if Joker is more than your average comic book flick. The Joker is one of my favorite villains in all of pop culture history growing up with Batman: The Animated Series, Joker’s wild antics and erratic personality struck me as unnerving and unique. ![]() ![]() ![]() Slough House, Book 1 | Slow Horses Slow Horses (2010) You can browse the real life neighbourhood of Slough house in the Google Maps window below. ![]() That location was later used in filming the TV series. In the books, Mick Herron describes the location of Slough House very precisely – so precisely, in fact, that readers were able to pinpoint the exact location. They've been written off as useless, but the truth is that many are much more competent than their assignment might suggest. The Slough House books follow a group of MI5 spies who've been relegated to a shabby, dead-end office because they've each made some kind of serious, career-ending mistake. All of Mick Herron's Slough House (Slow Horses) Books in Order London's Barbican Tube Station is said to be very close to the location of Slough House ![]() ![]() With the 2022 release of the Apple TV+ series Slow Horses, however, it's come onto the radar of an entirely new set of people – many of them addicted to the twists and turns and delightful subterfuge of London spy life.īelow, we'll take a look at all the books in the series, along with some fun extras – the in-between entries (novellas), the TV series, and some of Mick Herron's other work. Since the first book came out back in 2010, Mick Herron's Slough House series has been a favourite among fans of spy novels. In some cases, we earn commissions from affiliate links in our posts. ![]() |