From an award-winning writer whose work bristles with "hard-won strength, insight, agility, and love" (Maggie Nelson), an exquisite and troubling narrative of masculinity, violence, and society.In this groundbreaking new book, the author, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship between masculinity and violence. Through his experience boxing—learning to get hit, and to hit back; wrestling with the camaraderie of the gym; confronting the betrayals and strength of his own body—McBee examines the weight of male violence, the pervasiveness of gender stereotypes, and the limitations of conventional masculinity. A wide-ranging exploration of gender in our society, Amateur is ultimately a story of hope, as McBee traces a new way forward, a new kind of masculinity, inside the ring and outside of it. In this graceful, stunning, and uncompromising exploration of living,... Views: 19
In this debut YA friendship story set in Saudi Arabia, two girls navigate typical teen issues—crushes, college, family expectations, future hopes, and dreams.Sixteen-year-olds Leena and Mishie are best friends. They delight in small rebellions against the Saudi cultural police—secret Western clothing, forbidden music, flirtations. But Leena wants college, independence—she wants a different life. Though her story is specific to her world (a world where it's illegal for women to drive, where a ten-year-old boy is the natural choice as guardian of a fatherless woman), ultimately it's a story about friendship, family, and freedom that transcends cultural differences. - GODWIN BOOKS - Views: 19
The best-selling I AM JACK is regarded as the go-to book about the issue and the award-winning play has been performed to sell-out audiences in Australia and the US. Ages: 9+ Jack likes going to school. He enjoys learning new things. George Hamel calls Jack 'Bum Head'. All the kids at school call Jack 'Bum Head'. Jack's in Big trouble ... school is getting dangerous. Nobody seems to want to listen. Until one day ... Endorsed by Life Education Australia, the best-selling I AM JACK addresses bullying in schools, while remaining accessible and entertaining for younger readers Ages 9+ Views: 19
After spending three years spying in the war of 1812, nineteen-year-old Bess Martin returns home to Philadelphia with her brother Jack, ready to live a life of ease, but what is waiting for them is a task more difficult than any battle they have fought. As their journey draws them deep into secrets of the past, Bess and Jack may come to find that a normal life is not possible when you are a spy. Views: 19
Ashleigh, a determined, beautiful and fit woman nearing thirty needs a man who can fulfill needs that her husband, Jeff, cannot. For years they've been happily living the cuckold lifestyle. She's become ready for another step, but she is not quite sure what that means - until one day, in a flash of insight, Ashleigh thinks of just the thing: a baby. But not by Jeff. 9000+ word cuckoldry, breeding. Views: 19
The first book in a new middle grade series, Heather Nuhfer's My So-Called Superpowers is a quirky and funny coming-of-age novel celebrating individuality. More than anything, Veronica McGowan wants to fit in with the cool kids. There's just one problem: they barely know she exists. Veronica wishes for something, anything to fix her nobody status—and gets more than she bargained for when she wakes up with "stupidpowers."Suddenly, her strongest emotions come to life for the whole school to see. She belches fire when she's angry, dark clouds rain on her when she's sad, and cutesy hearts pop up whenever she daydreams about her crush. She's broadcasting her feelings likes living emojis—it's a nightmare!Veronica and her best friend Charlie must work together to solve the mystery before her powers totally humiliate her. Did she inherit these powers from her mom, who left long ago? What can she really do with them? And is that teacher at... Views: 19
Halle Pumas - 4.1 It’s time for the annual Red Wolf Lodge Halloween Party and this year Rick, Alpha of the Poconos Wolf Pack, has decided to let his Luna pick his costume. Belle has a wonderful idea for matching costumes, but Rick isn’t so sure. Let the fun begin! Views: 19
Passion burns hot in the next Dark Kings novel from New York Times bestseller Donna Grant. It was a soul-deep longing, one that got into his bones and settled there, sending whispers of desire through him. The need, the hunger, grew tenfold with every breath. . . .As a Dragon King, Roman is sworn to protect all mortals—even though they no longer believe in dragons. But deep in the Carpathian Mountains, he discovers a beautiful and mysterious gypsy who possesses the power to see into his very soul. To reignite the fire in his heart. And to help him find the long-lost sword that could save the dragons forever...Sabina remembers the stories her grandmother told her. Legends of dragons and kings, fire and ice. And she's never forgotten the dark prophecy that filled her ancestors with fear—a fate they tried to prevent by stealing a Dragon King's sword. Sabina knows that helping Roman is dangerous. He is a dragon... Views: 19
Sarai is attempting to pick up the pieces of Rymidon after the Battle of Faylinn.Like it or not, Cameron is doing his best to keep his promise to Calliope by taking care of Lia.Lia is guilt-stricken and lost in the human world in which she no longer feels she belongs.Everyone is trying to find their place. Life is moving forward. The war is over, but the fight has only just begun. Views: 19
