When three kids discover a book of magic spells that can only be cast a few short minutes a day, they'll need all the time they can get to save a dying magical world, its last dragon, and themselves!An ordinary day turns extraordinary when twelve-year-old Cal witnesses his neighbor summon a slew of lost coins without lifting a finger. Turns out she has a secret manual of magic spells...but they only work sometimes. And they're the most boring spells ever:To Change the Color of a RoomTo Repair a ChimneyTo Walk With StiltsTo Untangle YarnUseless! But when Cal, his friend Drew, and his neighbor Modesty are suddenly transported to the world the spells come from — a world that's about to lose its last dragon — they'll have to find a way to use the oddly specific incantations to save the day, if only they can figure out when magic works.From the... Views: 539
Beach volleyball player Caio has his eye on the highest prize at this Olympic Games—but does that mean more than a gold medal with his partner in the sand, Diego? Views: 539
A moving tale about middle age, divorce, modern love, and returning home by one of the great American storytellers.Asher's career as a Hollywood screenwriter has come to a humiliating end; so has his latest marriage. Returning to New York, where he grew up, he takes a room at a hotel and wonders what, well into middle age as he is, he should do next. It's not a question of money; it's a question of purpose, maybe of pride. In the company of an arch young poet, Michael, Asher revisits the streets and tenements of the Lower East Side where he spent his childhood, though little remains of THE past. Michael introduces him to Aurora, perhaps his girlfriend, who, to Asher's surprise, seems bent on pursuing him, too. Soon the older man and his edgy young companions are caught up in a slow, strange, almost ritualized dance of deceit and desire. The End of Me, a successor to In Love and Her Face for the World to See, can be seen as the final panel of a triptych in which... Views: 539
All's fair in love and prank warsFor barista and café owner Sari Tomas, Christmas means parols, family, and no-holds-barred karaoke contests. This year, though, a new neighbor is throwing a wrench in all her best-laid plans. The baker next door—"some fancy boy from Manila"—might have cute buns, but when he tries to poach her customers with cheap coffee and cheaper tactics, the competition is officially on.And Baker Boy better be ready, because Sari never loses. Foodie extraordinaire Gabriel Capras want to prove to his dad that his career choice doesn't make him any less a man. The Laneways might not be Manila, but the close-knit community is the perfect spot to grow his bakery into a thriving business. He wasn't expecting a gorgeous adversary in the barista next door, but flirting with her makes his heart race, and it's not just the caffeine.It's winner takes all this Christmas. And more than one competitor might just lose their... Views: 539
Here's what we know is true. Timmy Milici, a low-level hitter with the infamous Atlanta-based Duplass crime family, ran off with Melody Duplass to Jacksonville, Florida. Olivia Duplass, her mother and head of the Duplass family, was incensed, and put a price on Timmy—a hundred thousand for his corpse, but with explicit instructions that her daughter not be harmed. We know that's true. Or, at least, we think we do. Sixteen writers tell their versions of what happened those fateful days in this gripping novel-in-stories, brought to you from the team behind The Night of the Flood. Contributors: E.A. Aymar, Sarah M. Chen, Hilary Davidson, Alex Dolan, Rebecca Drake, Gwen Florio, Elizabeth Heiter, J.J. Hensley, Susi Holliday, Shannon Kirk, Tara Laskowski, Jenny Milchman, Alan Orloff, Tom Sweterlitsch, Art Taylor, and Wendy Tyson. Views: 539
Summer has arrived, and university students Sorawo Kamikoshi and Toriko Nishina's connection deepens as they explore the alternate world known as the Otherside.There's a rescue operation for the U.S. forces trapped at Kisaragi Station, a night at the Beach of the End on the other side of a resort in Okinawa, a karate-using kouhai who is under attack by ninja cats...And will the mystery of Toriko's missing friend, Satsuki Uruma, finally unravel?The unknown and bizarre clash with complex relationships in this popular survival series. Views: 539
The prince had no memory of the first time he drowned. The salt numbed his mind. But the second time, it stung. Every breath brought a thousand barbs, slicing his flesh to ribbons without spilling a drop of blood. His lungs screamed as never before—voiceless.What makes a man choose to drown? A great many things, the prince was sure. But for him, it was two eyes more vivid than the sky. Her eyes, her hair, her tail of vibrant blue. After surviving a shipwreck, he seeks out his rescuer. A witch grants him a tail, but her spell comes with a curse. He must learn the sign language of the Mer and win the heart of his rescuer—or turn to sea foam. As secrets resurface, infatuation could lead to destruction, and resurging trauma could drown both the prince and his teacher. "The Twice-Drowned Prince is a truly immersive story that plunges fearlessly into questions about the depths of human nature, the power of mercy, and the... Views: 539
Sometimes, you get a second chance at love. Sometimes, you hook up with your ex and remember why you broke up in the first place.Amanda Russo knows better than to give her failed marriage another try, but the brief fling reminds her there's more to life than work and parenting. When the architect she hires to remodel her bakery turns out to be as charming as she is talented, Amanda finds herself ready to take a chance on new love. The only problem? Her ex-wife didn't get the memo.For Quinn Sullivan, the sting of divorce is still fresh. Getting set up by pretty much everyone she knows hasn't inspired her to give love another shot. Meeting Amanda does. Sure, they're working together, but that's not a deal breaker. Amanda's ex might be another story. Views: 539
