In time for the 50th anniversary of Catch-22, Tracy Daugherty, the critically acclaimed author of Hiding Man (a New Yorker and New York Times Notable book), illuminates his most vital subject yet in this first biography of Joseph Heller.Joseph Heller was a Coney Island kid, the son of Russian immigrants, who went on to great fame and fortune. His most memorable novel took its inspiration from a mission he flew over France in WWII (his plane was filled with so much shrapnel it was a wonder it stayed in the air). Heller wrote seven novels, all of which remain in print. Something Happened and Good as Gold, to name two, are still considered the epitome of satire. His life was filled with women and romantic indiscretions, but he was perhaps more famous for his friendships--he counted Mel Brooks, Zero Mostel, Carl Reiner, Kurt Vonnegut, Norman Mailer, Mario Puzo, Dustin Hoffman, Woody Allen, and many others among his confidantes. In... Views: 65
Roads end. They begin somewhere, too. In between, all manner of things happen: friendship, betrayal, horror and maybe even joy. For some, the End of the Road brings love and happiness, for others agony and suffering, and for a precious few, sorrow may lead to something revelatory. The potholes and pitfalls found in this anthology are many, but for every character, there is an end of the road. Views: 65
Dr. Luke Morgan lives the privileged life of a trust fund baby, but with little memory of his mother and a strained relationship with his father, it’s difficult for him to reconcile between who he is and who he wants to be. That self-doubt is heightened when he learns that the man who gave him all money could buy as a banker was actually his father. As more painful secrets come to light, Luke is disgusted by his fabricated past and is led to believe his “family” name is the reason his sister’s child was kidnapped.After months spent rejecting Luke’s advances, one kiss changed everything for Caro Soliz. Now, her world is about to change again. Just like her mother before her, she’s accepted a position as the Morgan family maid. This time, her reunion with Luke leads to a whirlwind romance that throws both for a loop.Can true love flourish in the face of so many unanswered questions? Will Luke’s family secrets lead them on a... Views: 65
Samuel Alder and the crew of the League of Planet's deep space research vessel, The Duster encounter a mysterious protoplanetary disc and become embroiled in a struggle for survival that challenges the role of humans in a universe more wonderful, more spectacular and more terrifying than they ever imagined. Views: 65
"Am I giving the impression that I don't like the Veneto? It's not true. I love it. But like any place that's become home I hate it too."
How does an Englishman cope when he moves to Italy - not the tourist idyll but the real Italy? When Tim Parks first moved to Verona he found it irresistible and infuriating in equal measure; this book is the story of his love affair with it. Infused with an objective passion, he unpicks the idiosyncrasies and nuances of Italian culture with wit and affection. Italian Neighbours is travel writing at its best. Views: 65
In this fun and clever sequel to Hip to Be Square, heroine Mari Hamilton is enjoying her satisfying work, an eight–month relationship to her perfect Beau, and the role of attentive bridesmaid as her friend Sadie plans the wedding of the year. But as Sadie steps closer to the altar, her single friends—Mari, Caitlin, and Angelica—must face their emotions about tying the knot.Altar Call is an engaging and entertaining look at how a wedding...even someone else's...can turn rational women into irrational creatures. And how sometimes a woman's path is about finding Mr. Right—and sometimes it is about having enough faith to do the right thing. Views: 65
Michael B. Koepʼs final installment in The Newirth Mythology Trilogy brings a psychologist face to face with his greatest fear: madness. On the other side of the world, a professor of mythology struggles to interpret a sudden shift in the historical timeline, the mysterious discovery of the ruins of an ancient city and the anomalous nature of Locheʼs writing. Discredited mythology professor, Astrid Finnley believes gods and immortals once battled for a place in Creation—for a place of their own on the earth. When she is summoned to a secret archeological dig site in Northern Idaho to translate an ancient script, she uncovers an unthinkable nightmare: a woman buried alive—for over a thousand years. Psychologist Loche Newirthʼs assassination is ordered to prevent him from rewriting history. But his former mentor, Dr. Marcus Rearden wants him alive to torture, to command, to control. When Loche discovers his son is also a target, he flees, pursuing a lead that... Views: 65
William doesn’t get involved with clients, but when Catherine is dumped in his lap, she soothes his loneliness and makes him want things he shouldn’t. One night with her will be worth the risk. This story is intended for readers over the age of 18 due to adult language, sexual content, and adult situations. The Echoes of Ossiria series is contemporary fantasy. Views: 65
Loving her could cost him his sacred power... Months of preparing Lorayna for the sabbat has sparked a yearning that Dominus cannot shake. His intentions with her are strictly hands-off, but when something goes wrong, he must break the rules and give in to his desire for her before the Yule power consumes her. What will he sacrifice to prove she's more to him than just another light bearer? Views: 65
Becoming a parent can be daunting at the best of times, but for Flynn, a business lawyer in Melbourne, it almost pulls the feet from right underneath him. He's become a father to six-year-old Nadine literally overnight! He had no idea about her existence, and the news throws him into chaos, even more so when he is asked to take over custody.With the help of Emma, an employee at the hotel where Nadine and her grandparents are staying, and his parents, Flynn tries to do the right thing. Yet, the right thing in his eyes differs from his parents', and Emma is voicing her opinion as well. And right in the middle is little Nadine, still grieving the loss of her mother and finding a wonderful friend in Emma. There's no doubt she's afraid where and with whom she will settle.But in the end, it's a letter Flynn receives that helps him figuring out what to do. Views: 65
Autonomous. Independent. Dangerous. They tried to control her. Now she’ll destroy them.Things
have changed behind the walls of the Coventry and new threats lurk in
its twisted corridors. When Adelice returns to Arras, she quickly learns
that something rotten has taken hold of the world and Cormac Patton
needs her to help him reestablish order. However, peace comes at a
terrible price. As the Guild manipulates the citizens of Arras, Adelice
discovers that she’s not alone, and she must let go of her past to fight
for mankind’s future. She will have to choose between an unimaginable
alliance and a deadly war that could destroy everyone she loves. Views: 65
