In this bighearted middle-grade debut, Martin McLean struggles to find his voice—and his inner diva—as he navigates friendship, family, first crushes, and a whole lot of glitter."An amusing story that's bursting with diversity at every turn. . . . A tasty treat."—Kirkus (Starred review) Seventh-grader Martin McLean has always been surrounded by people who can express themselves. His mother is an artist, his colorful Tío Billy works in theater, and his best friends Carmen and Pickle are outgoing and don't care what other people think. But Martin can only find the right words when he's answering a problem at a Mathletes competition—until his tío introduces him to the world of drag. In a swirl of sequins and stilettos, Martin creates his fabulous drag queen alter ego, Lottie León. As Lottie, he is braver than he's ever been; but as Martin, he doesn't have the guts to tell anyone outside of... Views: 86
What if a ghost were haunting your house? What if you were the ghost? Everything in Fay's life is perfect—living in the house she dreamed of as a child, married to a man she loves, and planning her life as an artist. Her life seems full of possibility. Then, late one night, Fay realizes that something has gone wrong. Things have altered in the house and somehow time, and Fay's husband, Alec, seem to have gone on without her. Fay—who thought her life was on the verge of beginning—finds it has abruptly ended. And she comes to learn that sometimes the life you grieve may be your own. This glimmering and darkly comedic novel explores both the domestic and the existential, delving into the dark heart of marriage and the meaning of a life. Views: 86
A single matchmaker. A local teacher. And one Christmas mix-up. Paisley Barrett runs Mistletoe, a concierge matchmaking service. During the holidays, business should be booming, but her investors think she's the reason it's not. A thirty-something single matchmaker doesn't inspire confidence in clients. So, they hand her an ultimatum—find a boyfriend by the new year or she's out of a job. Knox Calhoun puts his teaching career first, much to the dismay of his overbearing southern mother who wants him to settle down. Desperate to avoid the usual holiday pressure, he sets about pitching in with various Christmas activities around the town. His plan is working... until he bumps into his sister's beautiful boss. A kiss under the mistletoe might be in the cards... if Paisley weren't in town on business. From the author of Birch Harbor and Hickory Grove comes the fifth story in the Indigo Bay Christmas Romance... Views: 86
March to the Monteria is a novel written by the late author B Traven. Views: 86
Bonus Chapter
Sarah’s wounded. Hayley’s guarded. Can a puppy show them how to love again? Sarah Meyer has a new lease on life. After starting a successful dog grooming business in Port Perry, she’s determined to wash off her past — until she crosses paths with her famous old flame. Longing to be true to herself, international pop star Hayley Shannon has relocated to her coastal childhood home to make her stubborn record label see things her way. But when a runaway dog leads Sarah back into her life, Hayley remembers there's more to living than glitz and glam. Against her better judgment, Sarah hires Hayley at her boutique. As grateful as Sarah is for the help — and the opportunity to reconnect with Hayley — she fears Hayley skipping town with her heart again. And Hayley’s concerned about what a second chance with Sarah might mean for her already shaky negotiations with her label. Will old wounds prove too deep, or can they be healed by puppy love? Puppy Love is second in the Port Perry Girls series of small-town romances. Though each book can be read alone, they're much more fun when read together. The series begins with Lost and Found. If you like sweet, funny, and pet-friendly romance, you’ll love Gia Rose’s Port Perry Girls! Views: 86
