Atlanta’s destruction during the Civil War is an iconic moment in American history. Award-winning journalist Marc Wortman depicts its siege and fall in The Bonfire, and reveals an Atlanta of unexpected paradoxes. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it a tale of divided loyalties, political intrigue, and tremendous human suffering
[an] invaluable history and a gripping read.” Views: 5
This haunting, harrowing, gloriously moving recollection of a life on the American margin is the story of Rick Bragg, who grew up dirt-poor in northeastern Alabama, seemingly destined for either the cotton mills or the penitentiary, and instead became a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times. It is the story of Bragg's father, a hard-drinking man with a murderous temper and the habit of running out on the people who needed him most.But at the center of this soaring memoir is Bragg's mother, who went eighteen years without a new dress so that her sons could have school clothes and picked other people's cotton so that her children wouldn't have to live on welfare alone. Evoking these lives--and the country that shaped and nourished them--with artistry, honesty, and compassion, Rick Bragg brings home the love and suffering that lie at the heart of every family. The result is unforgettable.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 5
The eagerly awaited new novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series. When we last left the mighty wizard detective Harry Dresden, he wasn't doing well. In fact, he had been murdered by an unknown assassin. But being dead doesn't stop him when his friends are in danger. Except now he has nobody, and no magic to help him. And there are also several dark spirits roaming the Chicago shadows who owe Harry some payback of their own. To save his friends—and his own soul—Harry will have to pull off the ultimate trick without any magic... Views: 5
LUCKY CHARM SISTERSKATEMAGGIESUSANDESPERATELY SEEKING CINDERELLA…Susan Greenwood had expected a tip, not an offer of marriage! But how could the down-on-her-luck beauty resist when rich-as-a-prince Zach Lowery proposed to her in the middle of the Lucky Charm Diner?Then she got her answer—it was just a role she had to play to soothe Zach's dying grandfather. But Zach never expected his pretend wife to tie him in knots with her selfless gestures and warm embraces. And soon this cynical rancher found himself trying to find a way to make a real future…a real family…with his Cinderella bride.The Lucky Charm Sisters: A boss, a brain and a beauty. Three sisters marry for convenience…but will they find love?** Views: 5
When Luna's best friend Mason dies, she's determined to hold onto his memory. Moving in with Mason's mentally disabled mother, Ruby Day, Luna takes over the cooking and cleaning. But trouble arrives in the form of Ruby Day's aunt, who wants her niece put away in a mental institution. It will take all Luna's willpower to defeat the aunt, and along the way she'll learn what it means to lay down one's life for a friend. Views: 5
Some secrets set you free. Some destroy your world. After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest event planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly begins to unravel when long held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them.It starts when Parker Brightwood re-enters Victoria's life. She thought she'd gotten over the handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but unusual circumstances bring the ebony prince back on the scene—and this time he's determined to win her at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death and a mysterious secret—one that will lead to a truth so shocking it threatens the life and marriage he holds dear.Facing a road filled with uncertainty, Victoria and Ted must confront their deepest, most hidden... Views: 5
Blame It on the Mistletoe: A Novel of Bright's Pond Views: 5
To support her small daughter, April Ortiz does what she has to do -- which means waiting tables in a skimpy outfit at a popular nightclub in the gang-infested area of Chula Vista. When one of her co-workers is found raped and murdered, April does what she knows she shouldn't -- she defies the neighborhood code by giving the police a hardcore gang member's name. Clean-cut cop Noah Young wants a shot at breaking this case more than anything in the world -- that is, until he meets the unforgettable April Ortiz. When April gives Noah the tip, a spark ignites. As the fire between them threatens to blaze out of control, the two are dragged down further into the dark mysteries of the graffiti-lined streets, taunted by a crazed killer who could strike again at any time. Views: 5
Delsie knew it wasn't a good idea to dare her best friend Todd to explore the abandoned houses by the old mill. But she couldn't back down after the words slipped out of her mouth. Together the two friends bike to the mill and try the door of each abandoned house. They are all locked . . . except one. Delsie and Todd sneak inside and discover two strange things. Someone is living there. And something doesn't want Delsie to leave. It's a dog, a strange golden dog, that only Delsie can see!Newbery Honor-winning author Marion Dane Bauer spins a fourth spooky tale to complement her previous stories, The Blue Ghost, The Red Ghost, and The Green Ghost.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 5
Resurgent British rock star Colin Elliot's jubilant return home to England with Laurel Chandler, his American bride-to-be, is impacted by sudden personal loss and deeply divisive controversy. Relentless tension marks book two of M. M. Mayle's Second Chances Trilogy as more lives are lost and more are threatened by an oddly engaging antagonist with an unquenchable thirst for vengeance. Given a special set of circumstances, Amanda Hobbs, Laurel's former assistant, solidifies her place in the music industry by convincing Colin and his embittered bandmates to reunite for an all-star event and subsequent 23-date tour of Europe. Nate Isaacs, Colin's former manager, maintains a low profile due to his acrimonious split with Colin, but not so low that he doesn't begin to appreciate Amanda for more than her obvious talents, or so distant that he doesn't again harbor grave concerns for Colin's safety. When Nate's concerns are given a name and face-as well as basis for belief-his fears are conveyed to Laurel, who demands increased security for Colin at a seemingly high cost. Hoople Jakeway, perverted champion of Aurora, Colin's late wife, is festering in New Jersey without a passport or the means to acquire one. On what should have been the happiest day of their lives, Colin and Laurel are again struck down by shattering news necessitating a change in plans. The riveting dialogue and strongly defined characters that are hallmarks of the author's style continue in this mesmerizing follow-up to her scintillating debut. Mayle is able to keep the needle of suspense pinned in the red as her characters travel great physical and emotional distances, their interconnectedness forging greater danger and necessary, if uneasy, alliances. Provocative and challenging, Resurgence is a masterfully executed thriller that will leave you breathless for the third and final installment of the Second Chances Trilogy. Views: 5
At the offices of Duke and Peabody in London's Hatton Gardens, the body of old Mr Gething is discovered along with an open safe. The diamonds that he had locked away, however, are gone. It is a perplexing case, and obviously one for Inspector Joseph French of Scotland Yard. As the meticulous Inspector puts his full powers behind the investigation, he crisscrosses the continent from London to many locales of Europe. In pursuit of an unknown criminal, will French be able to deduce just who has the diamonds? Views: 5
