"A welcome feast of fables for our times ... Carlo Gébler's book is a wonderful, gloomy and welcome addition to the Aesopic corpus ... The stories have been re-written in a spiky, contemporary style ... The content of these pessimistic stories is thought-provoking but what makes the collection absolutely delightful is the vigor and originality of Carlo Gébler's writing. The illustrations by Gavin Weston are likewise magnificent." —The Irish Times "This repackaging of [Aesop's] fables by Carlo Gebler and illsutrator Gavin Weston is a reminder that adult minds were originally the target of this litany of pocket-sized parables ... There is very much a feeling here of the ancient sound-tracking the alarmingly present." —Sunday Independent (Dublin) "Scary new versions of ancient morality tales, Aesop's Fables, with stings in all their tails [...] are full of adult wisdom, human misfortune and bitter experiences,... Views: 76
Stranger Things meets The X-Files in this eerie, heart-pounding middle grade adventure about a young boy and girl who must protect their small town from otherworldly forces threatening to destroy it.On a dark night, Rae's father vanishes without a trace—and Rae knows what happened to him. But no one believes her when she says that her father didn't run off, that he was actually taken. Now, a year of therapy later, Rae's mother decides they need a fresh start, and so they move to a new town in the hope that life can return to normal. The problem is, there is nothing normal about the town of Whispering Pines. No one knows this better than Caden. He's lived in Whispering Pines his entire life, and he's seen more than his fair share of weird—starting with his own family, as the town is the perfect home base for his mother's ghost hunting business. When several kids go missing and then show up like zombies with their... Views: 76
Jenny Von Zuzle is a fabulous witch with a sweet personality and—oh yeah, a fear of using her most powerful skill in her arsenal of magic.Joshua Englewoodie is a warlock who was raised to blend in with mortals, living the high life along with some of the most rich and famous. Yet, he's bored out of his mind.Opposites are supposed to attract, but complete polar opposites? It is definitely going to take some outside help and a little bit of witchcraft to get these two on the same page. Thank the Goddess above for the town of Assjacket and good friends who aren't afraid of a little challenge. Views: 76
'I absolutely love, love, loved this!... This book will suck you in, keep you captive and only release you after the last page...' – NetGalley Reviewer, 5 Stars From a small town called Port Landon comes a beautiful sweet romance about finding a place to truly call home. Paige Henley has always dreamed of owning a bakery, but her busy life in New York City has never left much room for following her heart. So, when she's given the chance to move to Port Landon to set up her own bakery, she's ready to take a leap of faith and make her dreams a reality. When single dad and local veterinarian, Cohen Beckett, enters Paige's bakery for her grand opening, there is an undeniable connection, and Paige can't help but notice an unfamiliar feeling in her chest. But ever since his wife's tragic death, Cohen has built his own defenses around his heart. The last thing he expects is for a stranger to ignite a spark he thought was lost forever. Yet Paige has a kindness the whole town finds... Views: 76
