![]() ![]() ![]() Set in a world of bone palaces and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is Tara Sim's crackling adult fantasy debut. Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs-Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne Risha, a necromancer fighting to keep the peace Nikolas, a soldier who struggles to see the light and Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with a reckless heart-will become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city.īut their rebellion will cost them dearly. And without it, all the realms are dying. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir.īut the gods have withdrawn their favor from the once vibrant and thriving metropolis. The Four Realms-Life, Death, Light, and Darkness-all converge on the City of Dusk. "Tara Sim's adult debut is a glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods and a perfect entry for anyone looking for a new series starter." - BuzzFeed News ![]()
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![]() Death of an Alchemist moves along quite quickly at its plotting, and wastes no time setting the scene. The second tale in Lawrence's series about the impoverished but talented chemiste and amateur sleuth Bianca Goddard, this mystery is an involving and often surprising read. Murders-and Bianca's quest becomes a matter of life and death, not only As she ventures into a world of treachery andĭeceit, Stannum's death proves to be only the first in a series of But first she must solve theĪlchemist's murder. Ill with the sweating sickness, she dares to hope Stannum's journalĬould contain the secret to his recovery. Instead he is strangled in his bed and his journal isĪs the daughter of an alchemist herself, Bianca is wellĪcquainted with the mystical healing arts. Intends to send his alchemy journal to a colleague in Cairo forĬonfirmation. Having tested his remedy successfully on an animal, Stannum Sick and suffering in London's slums, where disease can take a life asĭevoted himself to developing the Elixir of Life, the reputed serum of ![]() ![]() Source: Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours for reviewĬentury, Henry VIII sits on the throne, and Bianca Goddard tends to the ![]() ![]() ![]() He writes, "Every one of us engages on a journey to find love and companionship. One of the main concepts in the book concerns the paradox of choice in relationships: having more options may seem better at first glance, though so many options can ultimately make "settling" for anyone a lot more difficult.Īnsari, who has discussed how romance and technology interact in his standup comedy, wrote on his website that he wanted to explore the subject further. The book was published in 2015 and provides research information exploring the change in romantic society that has occurred in the past decade. ![]() Modern Romance: An Investigation is a research book written by American actor and stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari and American sociologist and New York University professor Eric Klinenberg. ![]() ![]() The original inspiration came from James, who caught upon the notion that Peter Pan could fly, visited Wendy and her brothers at night, and never grew old. The original screenplay written by Jan Fischer and James Jeremias was originally about a bunch of "Goonie-type 5th-6th grade kid vampires", with the Frog Brothers being "chubby 8 year old cub scouts", and Star being a boy instead of a love interest. It was so important to get that sloped onto the skin." Greg was then able to use this makeup as a template for the rest of the vampire gang. "I had to make sure they were blended, and there was no hard edge. Kiefer had a pixie nose at the time so I brought it down onto his nose to try and make his nose look a little more full." With the addition of subtle cheek pieces and careful blending, Cannom finalized the 'David' makeup. I wanted to do a super subtle demonic makeup and change the bone structure around the forehead and especially down onto the nose. "I wanted the lenses to really stand out. ![]() But I got it down really good at the time." As Greg was planning the makeup, he knew he would have to work around the beard they had established for Kiefer's look. It's too easy to find yourself in a lawsuit and the alginate isn't as good as it used to be. ![]() ![]() Don't do that at home! I would never do it now. "I did the lifecast with his eyes open, which I learned from Dick Smith. The first step of the process was to take lifecasts of the actors, starting with Kiefer. ![]() ![]() “She’s gone.”īex, however, didn’t seem concerned as she rolled over and pushed her hair out of her eyes. “It’s Cammie,” Liz said, still staring at the pillow. “If you’re complaining ’cause you lost your lucky highlighter again, I’m gonna-” Although, technically, Liz was a genius, it was her gut and not her head that made her stare at the empty pillow, the perfectly tucked covers, and say, “Oh no.” Her realization wasn’t the result of years of research and experiments. ![]() Of course, people at the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women were used to Elizabeth Sutton’s knowing things no one else had figured out, but that morning she wasn’t recalling something she’d read in a book. ![]() Day 1: Liz Īs soon as Liz saw the empty bed, she knew something was wrong. Number of Hours Since Cammie Was Last Seen: 10. ![]() It doesn’t mean I’m in love-or that I’m destined to be his. And if we fool around a little, it’s merely biology. Just because the symbiont thinks we’re supposed to be together doesn’t mean I have to go along with it. Narrated by Mason Lloyd and Hollie Jackson. ![]() ![]() As it is, I’m doing my best to fight this instant attraction. Barbarian Lover: Ice Planet Barbarians, Book 3 Show full title. ![]() Raahosh believes the cootie’s right, so he steals me away from the group, determined to make me fall for him-or else.Īnd if I didn’t want his insufferable self so much (thanks, cootie), I’d let him know exactly what I’m thinking. I like to call it a “cootie.” And my cootie’s a jerk, because it also thinks I’m the mate to the biggest, grumpiest alien of the bunch. In order to survive, we have to take on a symbiont that wants to rewire our bodies to live in this brutal place. Twelve humans are left stranded on a wintry alien planet. Liz Cramer swears she’ll find a way off of this alien planet she’s stuck on-then she meets Raahosh, the surliest and stubbornest alien, who won’t leave her alone, and she just might be okay with that. The second novel in the Ice Planet Barbarians series, the international. The second novel in the Ice Planet Barbarians series, the international publishing phenomenon-now in a special print edition with bonus materials and an exclusive epilogue! Barbarians Touch: A SciFi Alien Romance (Ice Planet Barbarians) Ruby Dixon. ![]() ![]() “I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. “Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”-Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly, on E.T. ![]() Praise for other books in the Pop Classics series: “Contains full color illustrations that really make the story pop off the page and come to life.My girls really enjoyed the book, and said they loved the lifelike illustrations, as they were like nothing they have seen in other kid's picture books.”- Inspired by Savannah “The perfect book for little ones to enjoy as chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and Santa is checking his list twice.”- But Why Tho?, 4.5 out of 5 star review “The illustrations are both sweet and funny and both adults and children will want to flip through the pages to see what Kevin gets up to next.”- Code Pineapple ![]() “Celebrates the classic movie with delightful illustrations that make it stand out from the film all while complimenting it.” - Cracking the Cover “The holiday picture book of the season.”- Dad Suggests ![]() ![]() ![]() It doesn't just cover the news: it creates it. ![]() With thousands of reporters covering events from all corners of the globe, the Times has the power to influence wars, foment revolution, shape economies and change the very nature of our culture. As flagship of the American news media, the New York Time s is the world's most powerful news outlet. Any book that casts a critical eye on the Paper of Record's history, as this book does, is performing a valuable service." - Glenn Greenwald, Journalist & New York Time s Bestselling Author Think a newspaper can't be responsible for mass murder? Think again. "The New York Times is by far the most influential newspaper in the world and thus receives far too little journalistic scrutiny due to its power to affect careers. ![]() ![]() There are two books titled 1913, another called 1913: The Eve of War. On the other hand, some years offer myriad possibilities. Not every year offers a suitable selection (we decided the year has to be somewhere in the title). ![]() If you have the time and the inclination, you can give yourself and at-home education by simply journeying through the century one book at a time. And as much as we love 2001: A Space Odyssey, we’re going to focus on the 20th century. Mann- 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus and 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.Īs much as those distant histories fascinate us at the Why Not 100, this is a post about more recent historical accounts. But if you want some more historical context, you can also pick up a couple of books by a fellow named Charles C. You can read 1492: The Year the World Began by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto. America’s origins? How about David McCullough’s 1776. ![]() The first permanent settlement in the New World? Karen Lange wrote 1607: A New Look at Jamestown. ![]() Have you resolved to learn about the Norman invasion of England? Pick up a copy of David Howarth’s 1066: The Year of the Conquest. You want to troll for a date? Try a bookstore. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tales of wit, practical jokes, and life lessons contribute to the mosaic. The various tales of love in The Decameron range from the erotic to the tragic. ![]() Boccaccio probably conceived of the Decameron after the epidemic of 1348, and completed it by 1353. The book is structured as a frame story containing 100 tales told by a group of seven young women and three young men they shelter in a secluded villa just outside Florence in order to escape the Black Death, which was afflicting the city. The Decameron ( / d ɪ ˈ k æ m ər ə n/ Italian: Decameron or Decamerone ), subtitled Prince Galehaut (Old Italian: Prencipe Galeotto ) and sometimes nicknamed l'Umana commedia ("the Human comedy", as it was Boccaccio that dubbed Dante Alighieri's Comedy " Divine"), is a collection of short stories by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375). ![]() |