![]() Waterstones retail director Luke Taylor described the nominations from booksellers as “eclectic and diverse”, and “a true reflection of our booksellers’ passion for sharing outstanding books with readers”. The Waterstones shortlist also features Paul McCartney’s story of his life told through 154 songs, The Lyrics, Marcus Rashford’s guide to unlocking potential for children, You Are a Champion, and Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel since he won the Nobel prize, Klara and the Sun. “And maybe in difficult times, that freshness and that inspiration, and just a really good story, is something we yearn for.” “These stories are falling into the hands of a very diverse array of authors at the moment, and that’s giving them a new life, ” agreed Jeffs, pointing to books from Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad to more recent works by Madeline Miller, Monique Roffey and Natalie Haynes. ![]() And the trends for authors revisiting those stories for a contemporary audience has been incredibly popular recently,” said Carvalho. “There’s something really timeless and universal about those familiar stories that is quite comforting in uncertain times. Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson, on the Waterstones book of the year ![]()
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She appears as a crow on the battlefield in legends. ![]() She is associated with fate and known as a goddess of war and death, but also fertility and numerous other things. Morrigan, a Phantom Queen, is a goddess strongly connected with Irish and Celtic mythology. (1880) ( Public Domain ) The Goddess Morrigan She is also a very sensual part of the stories, as a woman who tried to seduce men. She is the one often who leads the heroes of the legends into danger. Among the stories about knights and adventures, Morgan is portrayed as an evil character. This text became one of the classic books connected with the Arthurian legends. Morgan probably appears for the first time in literature in The Life of Merlin by Geoffrey of Monmouth (1100 -1155 AD). The old legends, with roots in medieval times, had been transformed into the monumental novel, which conquered the hearts of millions of readers. She became very popular in the modern world because of a novel by Marion Zimmer Bradley called The Mists of Avalon. She is said to be a powerful enchantress, and is also a character of the Arthurian legend. ![]() ![]() Morgan le Fay is also known as Morgana, Morgane, Morgan le Faye, etc. The two strong females seem to be separate women, but there is also a possibility that they are linked with each other. The legendary Morgan le Fay is quite often mixed with the Celtic goddess Morrigan. ![]() ![]() The character was introduced in Harrison's short story "The Stainless Steel Rat", first published in 1957 in Astounding magazine. ![]() For example, diGriz will steal without compunction, but deplores killing. He displays a strong sense of morality, albeit in a much more restricted sense than is traditional. Master of self-rationalization, the Rat frequently justifies his crimes by arguing that he is providing society with entertainment and besides which, he only steals from institutions that he believes have insurance coverage and so will be able to recoup their losses. He is also a master of disguise and martial arts, an accomplished bank robber, a criminal mastermind, an expert on breaking and entering, and (perhaps most usefully) a skilled liar. He is a futuristic con man, thief, and all-round rascal. James Bolivar diGriz goes by many aliases, including " Slippery Jim" and " The Stainless Steel Rat". ![]() James Bolivar diGriz, alias " Slippery Jim" and " The Stainless Steel Rat", is a fictional character and a series of comic science fiction novels written by Harry Harrison. First cover printing to The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison ![]() ![]() ![]() If you are a fan of Star Wars, have (or know) any kids, and have a sense of humor, you will enjoy this book. The colors used, how the characters act…it’s all consistent with the extablished characters, but with a cuddly feel. Despite all the characters being softened up, the books still have the feel of being in the Star Wars universe. The illustrations are very cute, and children of all ages will find the book amusing and enjoyable. Brown has a wonderful touch, with just the right amount of humor mixed with just enough reality to strike back at seriousness. Think of the book as a mix of Star Wars and The Far Side. Anyone with kids will completely understand the absurd but realistic situations in which Lord Vader finds himself. It follows Darth Vader as if he was a normal father, interacting with Luke and Leia and their friends.Īs with the others in the series, Darth Vader and Friends is heavy on the humor. Darth Vader and Friends is another in the series of Star Wars picture books by Jeffrey Brown. “Darth Vader and Friends” by Jeffrey Brown. ![]() ![]() ![]() And when I’m the only soldier out of hundreds that the Soul Eater leaves alive, I realise that something about me has intrigued him.īut what is it? What could a twenty-three-year-old guy from the south, with no one and nothing in the world, have possibly done to capture the attention of a death monster with horns, blackened fingertips and a face hidden in the dark depths of his hood? I’ve only been in the military for six months, but now I’m part of a unit tasked with trying to stop and capture him. He appears every three years, making his way across the country and slaughtering humans randomly, sucking them dry until they’re nothing but husks. A lawless, desolate and dangerous place, teeming with monsters that have claimed the land for their own. One where humans live in military-controlled, cramped and dirty cities along the coasts, and the majority of the United States is known as the Wastes. Twenty years ago, monsters rose on earth and began a new age of civilization. ![]() ![]() What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. ![]() Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. ![]() To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. ![]() This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. ![]() ![]() ![]() I was personally surprised when I picked up my library copy, only to see that this book was a measly 6"x 7" (14.5 cm x 18 cm) in size! This would be fine for single readers or for a bedtime story, but I prefer the 10"x10" (26 cm x 26 cm) size of the original books for read-alouds with a class of children for easier viewing. ![]() "I liked how the crayons expressed their opinions" (Note: this particular class has been recently practicing persuasive writing) In this Christmas story starring the crayons from The Day The Crayons Quit, Green Crayon is certain that he is the only Christmas color in the box. They really like helping me rate and review children's books! Here are their summations: Once again, I had the chance to read this book aloud to a Grade 3 class that I was subbing. a copy became available through my local library! When Green Crayon claims that green is the only color for Christmas, other crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either. This hilarious interactive book has letters, games, ornaments, a poster and even a pop-up Christmas tree - perfect for the festive season Tis the season for all of us to write our Christmas wish lists. I loved this author and illustrator's teamwork ( Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers) with their earlier picture books The Day the Crayons Quit and The Day the Crayons Came Home, so I just had to add this one to my WTR list and,Ģ. A brand-new Crayons book from the 1 New York Times best-selling duo Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers. ![]() ![]() ![]() A ring around the finger does not cause a nerve block to the genitals.chapter on " Group Sex, Public Sex, Orgies.".What better way to defeat oppression than to get together in communities and celebrate the wonders of sex? We have all been taught, one way or another, that our desires, our bodies, our sexualities, are shameful. So much oppression in our culture is based on shame about sex: the oppression of women, of cultural minorities, oppression in the name of the (presumably asexual) family, oppression of sexual minorities. We believe that it is fundamentally a radical political act to deprivatize sex.You might be surprised, when you meet your lover's lover, to find the experience downright reassuring. ![]() We are particularly in favor of multiple partners having a chance to meet each other, or at least hear about each other, to dispel our self-created mythology that the other person is younger, thinner, sexier, etc. ![]() |