Just One More Chance: Baytown Boys Series Views: 16
In this delightful dive into the bygone world of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows staunch Mole, sociable Water Rat, severe Badger, and troublesome and ebullient Toad of Toad Hall are joined by a young mole lady, Beryl, and her dear friend, Rabbit. There are adventures, kidnappings, lost letters, and family secrets—lavishly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Kathleen Jennings.Praise for Kij Johnson:The Fox Woman immediately sets the author in the front rank of today's novelists." —Lloyd Alex-anderJohnson has a singular vision and I'm going to be borrowing (stealing) from her." —Sherman AlexieJohnson's language is beautiful, her descriptions of setting visceral, and her characters compellingly drawn." —Publishers Weekly (starred re-view)Johnson would fit quite comfortably on a shelf with Karen Russell, Erin Morgen-stern and others who hover in the... Views: 16
As a cargo ship rockets across thegalaxy to Canto Bight, the deckhands on board trade stories about legendary JediKnight Luke Skywalker. But are the stories of iconic and mysterious LukeSkywalker true, or merely tall tales passed from one corner of the galaxy toanother? Is Skywalker really a famous Jedi hero, an elaborate charlatan,or even part droid? The deckhands will have to decide for themselves when theyhear The Legends of Luke Skywalker. A collection of myths and tall-tales about the legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker, written by Nebula, Hugo, and World Fantasy award-winning author Ken Liu. Views: 16
One person's influence has the power to change their lives...Everyone’s journey is different, and it makes the world an interesting place.After being away from Burnt River for a decade, Aqua Weaver returns to her childhood home to honor her beloved teacher at an unexpected memorial. Equally unexpected is her reaction to her childhood sweetheart, Blake Stone.Aqua Weaver was positive about three things in life:1. Once she left, she would return to Burnt River only to visit.2. Love only happened in fairytales3. Nothing would come before her career.But life isn’t going according to plan.Blake Stone was a man who knew what he wanted - but what if what he wanted was just out of reach?Blake was a successful doctor, John’s Hopkins trained, and happy about everything in his life except one thing—the woman he loved didn’t love him back. His work in Burnt River kept him busy, and there was no place like the mountains of Montana for him, but as fulfilling as his work was, it couldn’t replace the one thing he wanted most, and now she was right in front of him.Is it possible for the life and words of a man no longer living to continue to influence the lives of students he cherished? Views: 16
New York Times bestselling author Taylor Anderson continues the thrilling Destroyermen series of alternate history and military strategy, as the conflict is about to become terrifyingly personal....Captain Matt Reddy and the crew of the USS Walker have been fighting for their lives ever since their ship was swept from the Pacific to another world and they became embroiled in a deadly conflict between their Lemurian allies and the ravening Grik. But things are about to get worse. With Reddy's family and allies held prisoner by the mad General Kurokawa, the mysterious League and evil Dominion plotting schemes of their own, and the Grik trying to build their swarm and concentrate power, Reddy faces danger on all sides.Although desperate to confront Kurokawa, Captain Reddy fears he's subordinating the war effort for personal reasons. But Kurokawa is too dangerous to be left alone. With the mighty League battleship Savoie at his command, he plots... Views: 16
Book 8 in the Hildegard of Meaux series Views: 16
The adventure continues... Ordained by an ancient goddess of mercy and light, former knight Allystaire Coldbourne has become a paladin, a hero out of legend. But evil stalks him, angry gods align against him, and greedy warlords want him dead. With the help of his friends, each blessed with extraordinary powers by the Goddess, Allystaire must escape the clutches of sorcerers and wicked rulers who will stop at nothing to destroy him as he continues his dangerous quest to bring peace and unity to the fractured and war-torn Baronies. With the Longest Night of mid-winter approaching, the Goddess weakens and armies march—armies determined to bring destruction and horror to the paladin and all who follow him. Allystaire is soon left with only his powers, his handful of friends, and his mission to be a beacon of hope, still and bright, in the encroaching darkness. Views: 16
