A Barnes & Noble Discover PickA debut novel about an imaginative girl in the year following her parents' divorce, and what happens when her creeping premonition that something terrible will happen comes true in the most unexpected of ways.The year is 1988, and America is full of broken homes. EVERY OTHER WEEKEND drops us into the sun-scorched suburbs of southern California, amid Bret Michaels mania and Cold War hysteria, with Nenny, a wildly precocious, nervous nelly of an eight-year-old, as our guide to the newly rearranged life she finds herself leading after her parents split. Nenny and her mother and two brothers have just moved in with her new stepfather and his two kids. Her old life replaced by this new configuration, Nenny's natural anxieties intensify, and both real and imagined dangers entwine: earthquakes and home invasions, ghosts of her stepfather's days in Vietnam, Gorbachev knocking down the door of her third grade class and... Views: 16
A compelling, haunting novel about a man experiencing gaps in time, and the pain of living inside an anxious mind. Felix wakes up one day to find he has a girlfriend he doesn't recognize. He finds a novel, with his name on the cover, that he doesn't remember writing. He's been losing time since university. Sometimes these gaps are minutes, sometimes months. But now he begins experiencing flashbacks and moments where he gets a glimpse of an unsettling future. He will do anything necessary to keep the people he loves safe . . . Hummingbird is a haunting, powerful novel, told in unadorned language that expresses with clarity the pain of living inside a disturbed mind. Like Anakana Schofield's ground-breaking Martin John, Hummingbird is at times uncomfortable, but written with deep compassion and a sense of urgency. Views: 16
The beauty of the brotherly bond is on display in this touching tribute to a special sibling relationship. Whimsical illustrations capture the highlights of brotherhood: building sandcastles, flying a kite, making mischief, and cherishing childhood moments together. Bright pops of Pantone orange bestow each illustrated spread with charm. A sweet picture book for young children, this heartfelt testament to the inimitable brotherly bond goes straight to the heart. Views: 16
Two strippers, some sizeable secrets and a lick of paint.Scarlett Warner is a pain in Bruno Jackson's ass. She's sexy, and feisty, and she hates his guts because he's a complete jerk to her. If she knew how he really felt about her, she'd run for the hills, or worse - she'd come after him. If they stopped arguing for five minutes, he'd do something stupid like kiss the pants off her and leave her begging for more. As much as he'd like to, Bruno can't give her more - and if she found out why, this fallen soldier probably wouldn't stand a chance.When Bruno accidentally drops his guard on stage, Scarlett's insatiable curiosity sparks to life, causing temperatures to soar, and tempers to flare. Will two scarred people risk getting burned by the heat that's building between them? Views: 16
