We read the physical book along with the audio narrated by Danny DeVito, which gave it even more of a comical feel.Įxploring themes of friendship, forgiveness, family, hope, trust, and also messages about the importance of caring for animals and those around us, this turned out to be the perfect sequel. It was nice getting Bob’s perspective on everything. Luckily, Bob still gets to visit Ruby and Ivan at the wildlife sanctuary where they now live, but one day a danger lurks over them and Bob needs to find courage within himself to be brave.īob’s story wasn’t as emotional as Ivan’s as it had plenty of funny, laugh-out-loud moments, but it was certainly just as good as Ivan’s in my opinion. He reflects on his sister who was lost when they were abandoned years ago and expresses some of the demons that still hang over him today. Here we learn some of his back story and also his perspective on life as a dog. In this story we follow our little four-legged friend, Bob, who’s now been adopted by Julia and lives a much better life. After reading The One and Only Ivan and learning that Bob would now get his own story, we couldn’t wait to read this.
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He was the ultimate life-long learner, endlessly curious, and uninterested in the categories of knowledge we often allow ourselves to feel bound by. But reading through Isaacson’s biography, Leonardo’s life was in fact all about the process. Looking back on his work, we tend to frame it in finished products and projects, tangible results. He craved and delighted in intellectual sparring partners and asked the strangest of questions.He was the illegitimate son of a notary.He rarely finished his work and carried some painting around for years while he slowly worked on applying thin layers of paint to them. Much of Leonardo’s work during his life was for grand theatrical performance and has been lost.I ended up completely overloaded with details, of which a few left a lasting impression. The organization is both chronological and thematic, meaning that Isaacson addresses a theme at a particular moment in Leonardo’s life and then might move on to another theme in the next chapter that overlaps in chronology with the chapter before. Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson is an extremely thorough account of Leonardo’s life. In the order in which I finished reading them, here are my thoughts. Each of these books packed a punch, albeit in vastly different ways. My reading was all over the map in March. Why not a little treat for himself? Clay's feeling good about the futu. He's already picked up a small (but expensive!) gift for his long-suffering wife, and he knows just what he'll get for his boy Johnny. The book was released by Scribner on 24 January 2006. He's just landed a comic book deal that might finally enable him to support his family by making art instead of teaching it. Cell is the 54th book published by Stephen King it was his 43rd novel, and the 37th under his own name. The story follows a New England artist struggling to reunite with his young son after a mysterious signal broadcast over the global cell phone network turns the majority of his fellow humans into mindless vicious animals. On October 1, God is in His heaven, the stock market stands at 10,140, most of the planes are on time, and Clayton Riddell, an artist from Maine, is almost bouncing up Boylston Street in Boston. Cell is a 2006 apocalyptic horror novel by American author Stephen King. From international bestseller Stephen King, a high-concept, ingenious and terrifying story about the mayhem unleashed when a pulse from a mysterious source transforms all cell phone users into homicidal maniacs. Spine straight, binding tight, pages clean and bright. I was always on the edge of my seat waiting for what would happen next. This was definitely one heart pumping story. I love how she gave up everything for what was right for her. I think my emotions were in sync with her when it came to Remo because I was that attuned to her. It was so easy to love her and feel deeply for her. Serafina is one of the strongest characters I’ve ever read. I did not expect him to be so vulnerable with Fina. I was super skeptical about liking him and wasn’t even sure if I’d get to that point. I LOVE LOVE the way everything came together and these two got their HEA.įor the first few chapters I wasn’t sure about Remo. They had a pretty volatile relationship from the start but the thing I loved was how their love was a gradual progression towards something they could both cherish. Remo and Serafina aren’t you’re typical lovers. I am still raw from what happened in the book but damn it was a good hurt. I was not expecting even 1% of this story which is why it hit me so hard. This was my first ever book by Cora and man she blew me away. Because we all know how this story ends, don't we? Aurora is the beautiful princess. Perhaps, together, we could forge a new world. If my power began her curse, perhaps it's what can lift it. But with less than a year until that curse will kill her, any future I might see with Aurora is swiftly disintegrating - and she can't stand to kiss yet another insipid prince. cares for me.Įven though it was a power like mine that was responsible for her curse. Aurora says I should be proud of my gifts. One who isn't bothered that I am the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Let me tell you, no one actually cares about what happens to our princesses. You've heard this before, haven't you? The handsome prince. Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who cursed a line of princesses to die, and could only be broken by true love's kiss. 'A truly original and clever retelling of a classic that had me racing to the end - you'll never look at Sleeping Beauty the same again.' S.A. This story is beautiful, vicious magic.' Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand. 'Malice is the dark and wicked heart of a fairytale carved into a book. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Holly Black. But in this darkly magical retelling of Sleeping Beauty, true love is more complicated than a simple fairy tale. The princess isn't supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. It is also one of his first novels in order of publication as it was published in the late eighties. We will start our article with one of the best selling Jack Ketchum books as you can guess which will be The Girl Next Door. Before picking writing up, he had been surfing through jobs that ranged from salesman to literary agent and he even worked as a soda jerk at the time. While Ketchum stated that he had been making up intricate stories in his mind from a young age and that reading has been a big hobby of his for his whole life, it took a long while for him to write and publish his first novel. Nevertheless, the author adapted to America quite nicely and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Emerson College. His family had been affected massively by the events of the early twentieth century and his father even served as an artillery officer in the Second World War. He was born in Livingston in the state of New Jersey to German parents who had immigrated to the United States. His contribution to and influence on the horror genre is invaluable as it was symbolized by the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award he received in 2011. He has published some of the most electrifying horror books of the twentieth century such as Off Season, Red, and Offspring. Dallas William Mayr, or by his more widely known pen name Jack Ketchum, is a writer that you probably recognize from the horror section of your bookstore. To free herself of guilt, Ryan must unlock Marisa's terrible secretbefore death takes her too.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richie Tankersley Cusick including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection. A creepy college friend of Marisa's shows up at Ryan's house, and her mother asks him to stay through Christmas. At night she feels something following her, but when she turns around there's nothing there. But guilt is not what she should be afraid of.Three weeks after Marisa's death, Ryan sees her everywhere. Someone at the Door, Summer of Secrets, Overdue, and Starstruck. Even though the accident wasn't her fault, Ryan is consumed by guilt. Richie Tankersley (Cusick) is the author of over twenty books, including two adult. Then Kathleen found the bookmark with the deadly warning. Kathleen was preparing to close the library when somebody returned five grisly books about death. Sign up and get a free ebook Dont miss our ebook deals starting at 0.99. by Richie Tankersley Cusick 3.79 Rating details 452 ratings 44 reviews BOOK DROP It was after hours. Marisa plummets into the frigid water below, and though Ryan tries to save her, there's nothing she can do. Overdue by Richie Tankersley Cusick - Overdue is Richie Tankersleys story of a killer on a ramage and the next victim on the list.Kathleen is working late i. Something has frightened Marisa, and she's about to explain it to Ryan, her younger sister, when she steps onto a patch of thin ice. After her sister drowns, Ryan McCauley is haunted by the dead girl's pastTwo sisters walk through a snowy wood, collecting pinecones for Christmas decorations. I feel like I need to start there because there’s a chance your experience reading this book is going to be heavily influenced by your experience reading Vicious (or lack thereof). It’s the follow up to the mega hit Vicious, which brought this author out from relative obscurity to the top ranks of. Ruckus is book #2 in the Sinners of Saint series by LJ Shen but it’s been promoted as a complete standalone. And conquering her will be the sweetest victory. Rosie LeBlanc is about to find out how hard I can fight. Getting to her is a battlefield, but man, that’s why they call me Ruckus. In a world where everything is dull, she shines like fucking Sirius. All smart mouth, snarky attitude and a huge heart. They say the brightest stars burn out the fastest. Dean Cole wants to be my bronze horseman. Eleven years later, he waltzed into my life, demanding a second chance. One thing you should know before you judge me I saw him first. The striking fallacy to my blunt, raw, truth. No one has ever made me feel more alive than the guy who serves as a constant reminder that my clock is ticking. They say that life is a beautiful lie and death a painful truth. Then, he pursued music at the Berklee College of Music and University of North Texas.Ĭonsequently, he decided to pursue his love of travel and embarked on a career in the travel industry. He graduated from Munich American High School in Munich, Germany. Wayne was a military dependent during his childhood and grew up on military bases in the United States and Europe. He has also worked for a major cruise line, a commercial airlines, and as a corporate flight attendant. He worked in customer service, sales and marketing and became director of sales and marketing at a 5 star property. Wayne's career originally focused on the tourism and hospitality industry in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. Robinson is one of the best motivational public speakers, and a documentary film producer who inspires and motivates audiences to reach their fullest potential. My head falls on his shoulder where the water barely reaches his collarbone. His free hand pulls my boy shorts down until he finds my aching pussy. He divides his attention between my two breasts sucking, biting, and teasing. He bites down on the hard tip, and I moan, my head tipping back. His fingers thread into my hair as he continues his relentless exploration.įear is the least of my worries as he trails his lips to the hollow of my throat then to my transparent rosy nipple through the soaked white cloth. I won’t be able to breathe or -Īiden’s lips press against mine in a slow, dominant kiss. “I can’t.” The water is about to swallow me. I hold onto him with all my might because if I don’t, I’ll be left to the merciless water. This isn’t the way to help me trust you.” With me on top of him, he plunges in the water. “I want to trust you, Aiden, I really do, so help me out.” “And you stop making me distrust you.” I palm his cheeks. “Titles don’t matter, the only thing that matters is that you’re mine. His arms tighten around my waist in a vice-like grip. “Besides, I didn’t agree to be your girlfriend yet.” “Like how you celebrated with the guys earlier when I was sitting right there.” I open my eyes the slightest bit, my breathing still ragged. “Talk to me,” Aiden’s fingers dig into my hair and he undoes my bun, letting my hair fall to my shoulders. |