![]() ![]() Although she’s not entirely sure what their motives are, with her steely determination and sharp wit, she courageously plays their game and does what she needs to do to get back to the Marigold. The story picks up right where we left off at the cliffhanger of the first book and Fable finds herself in the unenviable position of being surrounded by enemies. This was a much more plot-driven story compared to the first book, so sadly I found the world-building and character development lacking, although the fast-paced action (especially in the latter half) didn’t leave much time to dwell on it! This was a really great conclusion to the duology and it was so much more of an intense high-seas adventure with the cast of characters coming together beautifully and many delightful twists and turns in the unfolding of Fable’s story. If you loved the piratey goodness of Fable then you’re sure to love Namesake just as much, if not more. If you love stories full of action, a strong female lead, a cast of morally grey characters that you also can’t help but root for (mostly), and a setting in which the sea comes to life off the pages, I would highly recommend checking out these books! Also, major cover appreciation to this set of covers because they’re STUNNING! TL DR: Overall, a very satisfying and neatly wrapped up conclusion to this duology. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Though she later marries the Dauphin, he unexpectedly dies, and Mary is left to pick up the pieces of her life -and the complex politics that comes with her inheritance. Fearing for her life (and to secure an advantageous marriage to the Dauphin), Mary is sent off to France. ![]() ![]() In fact, I'd say that I knew every little about Mary's earlier years before picking up this book.At the age of five, Mary was left as the only surviving heir to the Scottish throne. The Wild Queen chronicles the life of Mary, Queen of Scots who, interestingly, seems to only get scene time (or, book time) in relationship with her nearly 20-year imprisonment by Queen Elizabeth I. I guess I should, considering that I enjoy historical fiction and some YA novels so much, but for some reason I never really knew about these books, and after looking at Meyer's rather long line of bio-historicals surrounding women in history, it seems that this began as a more child-oriented approach but, with the popularity of Philippa Gregory and other historical fiction, it grew into YA historical fiction -or, something like that.Thus, The Wild Queen was my first introduction to Carolyn Meyer. Apparently, there's this big world of Carolyn Meyer YA-style historical novels that I've never really known about. ![]() ![]() Many of his novels have themes and titles that invoke classical music, such as the three books making up The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle: The Thieving Magpie (after Rossini's opera), Bird as Prophet (after a piano piece by Robert Schumann usually known in English as The Prophet Bird), and The Bird-Catcher (a character in Mozart's opera The Magic Flute). Shortly before finishing his studies, Murakami opened the coffeehouse 'Peter Cat' which was a jazz bar in the evening in Kokubunji, Tokyo with his wife. His first job was at a record store, which is where one of his main characters, Toru Watanabe in Norwegian Wood, works. Murakami studied drama at Waseda University in Tokyo, where he met his wife, Yoko. ![]() He grew up reading a range of works by American writers, such as Kurt Vonnegut and Richard Brautigan, and he is often distinguished from other Japanese writers by his Western influences. Since childhood, Murakami has been heavily influenced by Western culture, particularly Western music and literature. His work has been described as 'easily accessible, yet profoundly complex'. Murakami Haruki (Japanese: 村上 春樹) is a popular contemporary Japanese writer and translator. ![]() ![]() ![]() She shares how tracking her word count keeps her motivated while working on a novel, the importance of looking back on past successes to keep negative thoughts at bay, and why she always writes “The End” when finishing a book, even when she knows it won’t make it into the published version. ![]() And yet, just like the rest of us, she still struggles with distractions, negative self-talk, and finding time to work while raising a family. The HBO adaptation of Big Little Lies, starring Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman, was nominated for an astonishing 21 Emmys and won eight. Liane was the first Australian writer to ever debut a novel at #1 on the New York Times’ bestsellers list. Yes, even Liane Moriarty, author of smash-hit novels like Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers is prone to “doom-scrolling” from time to time. ![]() ![]() ![]() But then her friend Shannon, the South Asia correspondent for her newspaper, breaks her hip, and Smita, who's vacationing nearby, flies into Mumbai to support her in the hospital. Immigrating with her family to Ohio at age 14, Smita “had vowed never to step foot into India again,” for reasons revealed only late in the book. ![]() ![]() Returning to the topic of India’s evolution, Umrigar delivers the discussion through the admittedly biased perspective of Indian-born, U.S.–raised journalist Smita Agarwal. An Indian woman who's spent most of her life in the United States develops a bond with a woman in rural India who's been subjected to appalling violence. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Jenna and I started talking about how friends and colleagues can make us feel less alone and bring out the best in us. Her friends gave her the same feeling of courage and strength that Barbara and I gave each other as children, before our own definition of sisterhood widened to include others as we got older.īarbara Pierce Bush: Yes, for our mom the meaning of sisters was so much broader, even from the start. Emma was very much inspired by our mom, who was an only child. That theme continues in The Superpower Sisterhood, but the notion of sisterhood widens a bit more. Jenna Bush Hager: Our first book was a love letter to each other, about how having an actual sister makes us braver than we ever thought possible. 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It is very important to mention here that though Wormwood is used since ancient times for medicinal purpose but it may produce many side-effects or adverse reactions if not used properly in medicinal doses. Wormwood is indicated mainly in digestive weakness, low appetite, debility, nervous disorders and intestinal parasites. The fresh or dried upper shoots and leaves, the fresh or dried basal leaves, or a mixture of the aerial plant parts from plant are collected during flowering season and used for therapeutic purpose. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Praise for the Beartown books: 'I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book' Jojo Moyes 'Surrounded by impenetrable forests, Beartown recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home? Everything. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink. Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone is coming home after a long time away. ![]() The residents continue to grapple with life's big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them? As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Everyone has tried to move on, but there's something about this place that prevents it. Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. The long-awaited conclusion to the beloved New York Times bestselling and 'engrossing' (People) Beartown series - which inspired an HBO series of the same name - follows the small hockey town's residents as they grapple with change, pain, hope, and redemption. ![]() ![]() Even the story’s extended push-up scene, where Angela climbs onto her father’s back and they count off push-ups together, gives kids and parents a chance to challenge themselves to try the same fun activity. ![]() Kavion Robinson’s warm, nostalgia-tinged illustrations convey the magic and power in simple, everyday opportunities for parents to connect with kids, and this story’s portrayal of a loving father-daughter attachment is sure to resonate with families.Īlthough readers only get to see Angela and her dad engaged in a short list of activities, the sense of camaraderie and affection is unmistakable-whether she is riding on his shoulders or celebrating the winner of their many races, Angela is always depicted with a smile during their time together, and young readers will certainly appreciate the opportunity to glimpse everyday parent-child moments rendered in such a positive light. In this heartwarming tribute to family bonds, inspired by the author’s relationship with her own father, readers follow Angela and her dad as they hang out and exercise together, riding bikes, running a race, and doing push-ups. Angela is close to her mom and gets along well with kids on the playground, but, as the title suggests, it’s her dad who’s actually her best friend. ![]() |