Night watch books discworld6/29/2023 Again unlike those brick-thick Tolkien-a-like distended fantasy trilogies, Discworld is not a straightforward succession of parts involving the same characters in repetitive adventures. “The Colour of Magic” was followed by a direct sequel starring the same main characters, “The Light Fantastic”, but from the third book “Equal Rites” onwards, part of the Discworld formula became clear. (He would later rewrite the book in more of his signature style, may years later). Terry Pratchett, by contrast, outgrew his “Tolkien-a-like” phase at the age of seventeen, when he published “The Carpet People”, a basic LOTR copy but one which, even at that age, humorously subverts it by setting it among microscopic people living in a carpet. That fantasy section is usually stuffed with overextended trilogies of eleven numbered books, getting more and more brick-thick as you go, and frequently starring characters that rip off Tolkien while missing the message of ”The Lord of the Rings” and thinking Aragorn and Gandalf are the main characters. Discworld is often shuffled under the fantasy section of the bookshop, but to do so is to misunderstand its core principles. If you have not yet acquainted yourself with this magnificent work of fiction, then I urge you to do so. Before I begin, I should preface this article by saying that Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series is probably my single favourite book series of all time, one which I grew up with and was a profound influence on my own writing and humour.
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Lying next to me gregg olsen6/29/2023 Lee suspects that not everyone is telling the truth about what they know-or they have yet to reveal all the lies they’ve hidden from the strangers they married. The lives of the two couples are converging in unpredictable ways, and the picture is unsettling. But as Adam’s paranoia about his missing wife escalates, Lee puts together the pieces of a puzzle. For Adam, at least there’s comfort in knowing that Mason County detective Lee Husemann is an old friend of his. Unfortunately, beyond what they’ve heard in the news, they’re in the dark when it comes to Sophie’s disappearance. In a nearby cabin is another couple, Kristen and Connor Moss. A hundred yards from shore, Adam can’t save her. Its the perfect getaway to unwind - and to calm an. But on Adam’s first day out on the water, he sees Sophie abducted by a stranger. Adam and Sophie Warner and their daughter are in Washington States Hood Canal for Memorial Day weekend. It’s the perfect getaway to relax-and to calm an uneasy marriage. Adam and Sophie Warner and their three-year-old daughter are vacationing in Washington State’s Hood Canal for Memorial Day weekend. Adam and Sophie Warner and their three-year-old daughter. No matter what you see, no matter what you’ve heard, assume nothing. No matter what you see, no matter what youve heard, assume nothing. The lost conspiracy by frances hardinge6/29/2023 But the question remains: Is Arilou really a Lost? When all the Lost drop dead, except Arilou, she and Hathin are swept into a grand conspiracy that leads them to the most sinister depths-and heights-of the island. If Lost, Arilou can smell bread baking in the governor’s mansion. If Lost, Arilou can hear whispers in the corners of private rooms. If Lost, Arilou can read a message across the island. The Lost are held nearly sacred by those on Gullstruck, for they can send their senses away from their bodies. Hathin’s sister, Arilou, is believed to be a Lost. These stories of the land’s command come in handy for quiet, near-invisible Hathin when she must run for her life. Keep them happy, and you’ll enjoy their protection. On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the mountain ranges and volcanoes are in charge. From the award-winning author, “a breathtaking journey of revenge and redemption that pits a stubborn, devoted girl against an unknown evil” ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Radio silence graphic novel6/29/2023 Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past…She has to confess why Carys disappeared…Meanwhile at uni, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets.It’s only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.Ĭaught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances’ dreams come crashing down. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. Nothing will stand in her way not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the person she is on the inside. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Author- Alice Oseman The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – soon to be a major Netflix series. Mules and Men by Zora Neale Hurston6/29/2023 I thought this was going to be a collection of short stories, instead it's a non-fiction book with interviews. This book read differently than I though. She is also an award-winning author and the producer of numerous television dramas. Ruby Dee, a member of the Theatre Hall of Fame, starred on Broadway in the original productions of A Raisin in the Sun and Purlie Victorious, and was featured in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing. She is also the author of Tell My Horse, Their Eyes Were Watching God, Dust Tracks on a Road, and Mule Bone. Zora Neale Hurston (1901-1960) was a novelist, folklorist, anthropologist and playwright whose fictional and factual accounts of black heritage are unparalleled. With this collection, Zora Neale Hurston has come to reveal'and preserve'a beautiful and important part of American culture. In her quest, she found herself and her history throughout these highly metaphorical folk-tales, "big old lies," and the lyrical language of song. In the 1930's, Zora Neale Hurston returned to her "native village" of Eatonville, Florida to record the oral histories, sermons and songs, dating back to the time of slavery, which she remembered hearing as a child. Abrahams Mules and Men is the first great collection of black America's folk world. "Simply the most exciting book on black folklore and culture I have ever read." -Roger D. Writing Scary Scenes by Rayne Hall6/29/2023 Remember never to throw a character into an unnecessary scene, but give a clever reason or motivation for what is going on. Don't try to use too much gore, though it does work for some tales, but try to show your readers what your character is feeling and describe the atmosphere around him or her. Learn how to instantly hook a reader with just a simple line of anxiety and fear. Throughout the twenty-six chapters, Rayne Hall will help you write the perfect scary scene that will grab a hold of your readers and won't let them go until their hearts are racing and they're afraid to turn to the next page. Horror writing may not be as easy as it looks, but you are in luck, as author Rayne Hall has written a book just for this situation, titled Writing Scary Scenes. If you grew up reading Goosebumps books, Fear Street novels and anything by Stephen King, then sooner or later you've probably have attempted to write your own spooky story, maybe it was a haunted house story (I have written plenty of them.). Pushing ice book6/29/2023 The Rockhopper is the only ship anywhere near Janus, and Bella Lind is ordered to shadow it for the few vital days before it falls forever out of reach. It's some kind of machine-and it is now headed toward a fuzzily glimpsed artifact 260 light-years away. As layers of camouflage fall away, it becomes clear that Janus was never a moon in the first place. The Rockhopper is nearing the end of its current mission cycle, and everyone is desperate for some much-needed R & R, when startling news arrives from Saturn: Janus, one of Saturn's ice moons, has inexplicably left its natural orbit and is now heading out of the solar system at high speed. Bella Lind and the crew of her nuclear-powered ship, the Rockhopper, push ice. Humanity has raised exploiting the solar system to an art form. The Child Thief by Brom6/29/2023 The children (and they are children) swear, maim and kill and they are tortured and killed in gory detail. It is harsh, sadistic and at times over the top. It is NOT the story of Peter Pan from your childhood. Peter believes the only way to save his world is to amass an army of children called the “Devils” to fight for the land he loves.Ī little disclaimer: This story is NOT for children. Peter is dedicated to saving this world, his paradise, and the Lady that lives there. However, as these children follow Peter they find that this paradise he promises is really a terrifying wilderness filled with things from your worst nightmares.Īs time progresses, the children learn that this world, the world of Avalon, is slowly dying. Peter waits until the opportune moment to reveal himself, knowing that at that time the children are most likely to follow him into the “paradise” he promises. Peter finds the desperate children, the ones grasping for any sense of light in a dark world. I thought to myself, “That looks like Peter Pan!” and lo and behold, it IS Peter Pan! Kind of…īased in our modern world, Peter searches for children needing an escape from their brutal lives. I was immediately intrigued and drawn in by the illustration on the cover. I first saw this book showcased on the shelf when I was working at Barnes & Noble. Recommended For: Readers looking for a dark new perspective on a childhood tale, fans of having your heart ripped to pieces. Genre: Young Adult, Horror, Magic, Paranormal, Retelling Publishing Information: Augby Harper Voyager PB - New York (N.Y.) : McGraw-Hill educationĪB - Machine generated contents note: - Part 1 Film Art and Filmmaking - 1. New York (N.Y.): McGraw-Hill education, 2017. Chicago: Bordwell, David, Kristin Thompson, and Jeff Smith. APA: Bordwell, D., Thompson, K., & Smith, J. : MLA: Bordwell, David, Kristin Thompson, and Jeff Smith. Historical Changes in Film Art: Conventions and Choices, Tradition and Trends - Glossary - Credits - Recommended DVD and Blu-Ray Supplements. Film Criticism: Sample Analyses - Appendix: Writing a Critical Analysis of a Film - Part 6 Film History - 12. Documentary, Experimental, and Animated Films - Part 5 Critical Analysis of Films - 11. Summary: Style as a Formal System - Part 4 Types of Films - 9. The Relation of Shot to Shot: Editing - 7. Film as Art: Creativity, Technology, and Business - Part 2 Film Form - 2. Contents: Machine generated contents note: - Part 1 Film Art and Filmmaking - 1. Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index. Publisher: New York (N.Y.) : McGraw-Hill education, 2017. : Title: Film art : an introduction / David Bordwell, Kristin Thompson, Jeff Smith. James patterson books i funny6/28/2023 What’s a kid in a wheelchair have to laugh about, you ask? Patterson and Grabenstein have nailed what it feels like to live with a disability. The fact that he’s been forced to move in with his uncle’s family in an unfamiliar town doesn’t dampen his ability to make folks laugh. At least he used to be before well, you’ll have to get that from the story. Jamie Grimm is a normal middle school kid. But are the judges only rewarding him out of pity because of his wheelchair, like Stevie suggests? Will Jamie ever share the secret of his troubled past instead of hiding behind his comedy act?įollowing the best-selling success of the hilarious Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life, James Patterson continues to dish out the funnies in another highly-illustrated, heartfelt middle school story. When Uncle Frankie mentions a contest called The Planet's Funniest Kid Comic, Jamie knows he has to enter. He practices his craft every day on friends, family, and the willing customers at his Uncle Frankie's diner. He's new in town and stuck living with his aunt, uncle, and their evil son, Stevie, a bully who doesn't let Jamie's wheelchair stop him from giving Jamie a good pounding every once in awhile.īut Jamie doesn't let his situation get him down. Jamie Grimm is a middle schooler on a mission: He wants to become the world's greatest stand-up comedian - even if he doesn't have a lot to laugh about these days. |