The authors, of course, come from all over. From Morocco, Iran, Mauritius, and Quebec, to name a few. Due to immigration and imperialism, the French language is ever-present in countries around the world. For this list, I decided to focus on authors who are based within the country of France and the region of Quebec, Canada; I plan for future lists that will include many other countries in which French is widely spoken....
Valinda Lacey’s mission in New Orleans is to help the newly emancipated community survive and flourish. But when thugs destroy the school she has set up and then target her, Valinda runs for her life—and straight into the arms of Captain Drake LeVeq. As an architect from an old New Orleans family, Drake has a personal interest in rebuilding the city. Raised by strong women, he recognizes Valinda’s determination. And he can’t stop admiring—or wanting—her....
The Best Historical Romance Book Series Old West by Beverly Jenkins This three-book historical romance series is set in the Old West. Ms. Beverly Jenkins is a master of words and every series she writes is better than the previous one. Old West series starts with Forbidden, in which Rhine Fontaine saves Eddy Charmichael, a young chef who was left for dead in the middle of a desert. Their attraction is obvious and one night might be the best solution to satisfy their needs....
A thing that very often happens in the midst of that search is coming across adorable photos of animals and books. Sadly, it would appear the photo gods are hating-ass haters who only show me these photos when they have absolutely nothing to do with the post I’m scheduling. Oh, you’re working on a post about slasher books? Here’s this teeny tiny guinea pig perched on a pile of books....
In the literary world, women have traditionally been forced to stay back, sit down, and be quiet. As Virginia Woolf famously said, “I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.” But women have just as much right to tell their stories — full of universals and valuable insights for people of all genders — as anyone else. Thankfully, the tides have turned and now women have more opportunities to share their life experiences, academic research, and journalistic investigations with the world....
I may be a lackluster millennial when it comes to keeping up with trends and buzzwords, but there’s nothing I love more than books that speak to — loosely defined — the queer millennial experience(s). There’s a lot of discussion, on the bookish internet, about the great millennial novels — what they are, who’s writing them, why we should be reading them. I’m not especially interested in that discourse, but I am very interested in the many queer authors whose work directly addresses all of the messes my peers and I are facing....
These 20 must-read spacefaring comics not enough for you? How about some women–centered space comics? Or maybe one of these 9 space comics that will take you to the final frontier? Okay, yes, slightly less space-faring since it’s set on Earth, but since it deals so heavily with aliens, I think LaGuardia still earns its place on this list. Release date: May 11, 2021
The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannon A retelling of the opera “Turandot” set within the Mongol Empire during the 13th century, The Bird and the Blade is a gut-wrenching historical fantasy that will likely rip your heart out. Jinghua has lost her home, her family, and her freedom. But when her kingdom is conquered, Jinghua finds herself an unlikely conspirator in the escape of the prince and his father....
(i) Physical: Caring for our bodies so they’re healthy now and in the future.(ii) Intellectual: Maintaining our curiosity and expanding our knowledge and skills.(iii) Emotional: Understanding our own emotions and empathising with others. (iv) Social: Caring about others and letting others care about you.(v) Spiritual: Participating in activities that are consistent with your beliefs. (vi) Vocational: Contributing your unique skills to meaningful & rewarding work. (vii) Financial: Managing your financial resources and planning for future goals....
Then March happened. cries in quarantine We’re eight months into 2020 and no one expected this year to shape up the way it has. However sometimes you have to laugh through the tears! With that in mind, I decided to do a pulse check on my goals and how I’ve measured up so far. Yes, I know it’s technically no longer mid-year. I did intend to write this last month but (gestures wildly) life happened so here we are....
“Given the consistency with which this erasure happens, it’s safe to say these aren’t oversights or missteps. They are likely intentional choices made with a non-disabled audience in mind, and as a result, disabled readers may browse hundreds of books in any given bookstore’s YA section and not see a single visibly disabled character on the cover. Disabled readers deserve to see themselves represented. They deserve to be visible on the covers of the books they star in....
For every thing the below books have in common, it seemed to me that they had innumerable things that contradicted each other. It was only upon realizing that, like the phenomenon of anxiety itself, there is no universal way of depicting it, that I was able to find my way forward. These books cover different genres, moods, and world views. Some will leave you feeling hopeful, while others may devastate you....
We drove 2500 km (1500 miles) from Sydney to Townsville (Australia). And then we drove back again. All with three kids: 10 yo, 7 yo, and 3 yo. It was a nightmare trying to find something to appease all three at the same time. We were pretty lucky with how we broke up the trip but it made me realise how hard it is to find books, and audiobooks at that, to keep all passengers happy at the same time....
Remember, these are just ideas to get you started. Grab your favorite cover and get to work designing your own bookish nail art for the world to see. Bookish nail art makes for a great conversation starter, so wear it to your next book club, the bookstore, or the library. Whether you’re showing off your house colors or giving a nod to your favorite publisher, there’s plenty to be said about cool cuticles....
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Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka Jarrett’s memoir, a National Book Award finalist, follows his childhood and teenage years, telling the story of how he was taken in by his grandparents when his mother was unable to care for him due to her drug addiction. Jarrett’s story is at turns heartbreaking and humorous, and the illustrations play off of ephemera from Jarrett’s childhood: wallpaper that hung in his grandparents’ house, letters from his mother, and early comics from his teen years....
In general, I am wary of reboots, but I do enjoy one every now and then. So while there has been talk of a Hocus Pocus reboot for years, I have not held my breath. However, I was immediately drawn to the YA novel Hocus Pocus and the All-New Sequel, which Disney released with Freeform Books to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the beloved Bette Midler–starring film. The New York Times bestseller directly follows the events and characters of the movie 25 years later (in 2018)....
There is one major ingredient I need in my time travel and that ingredient is angst. Get on board with me here. Characters that are out of their own time, loved ones left behind (or forward) in time, paradoxes. The angst goes on and on. I’m stopping myself from typing a stream of consciousness run-on sentence of angsty Doctor Who moments that had me crying my face off. I mean, there’s this one Twelve x Clara fanfic where she goes back to see him before he forgets her and I just can’t (sorry!...
Now, lists like this have been written before. So forgive me if I skip some of the bigger stores, the classics that get most of the attention. The Strand in New York City, Powell’s in Portland, and City Lights in San Francisco are stunning, much-loved bookstores, and I’ve been to them, and loved them. But I suspect most of you know them already. So we’re going to skip them and get straight to the best bookstores in the U....
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