![]() It was so palpable and though-the-page that I felt uncomfortable for her, even when nothing particularly dire has happened yet. Bad weather, depleting phone battery, strangers you're unsure if you could trust-it had all the makings of an overall uncomfortable situation. As much as it was uncomfortable to read, I guess it’s something you’d have to expect in intense thrillers like this one.Īs soon as Darby entered that rest stop, you could already cut the tension with a knife. ![]() Its strongest asset in my opinion is how it held the same, tense atmosphere throughout-right from the first page, the cramped overtone of the book was what kept me hooked. ![]() No Exit was such an exciting addition to the Locked Room trope. But which one of them did it, and who among them can she trust? From then on was a race to save the girl from her captors before the storm lets up, and doing so under the nose of the possibly murderous kidnapper stranded with her in the rest stop. While she tries to find cell signal outside, she makes a horrifying discovery-a little girl trapped in a crate in the van parked next to her car. ![]() Darby Thorne gets stranded under a snow storm inside a highway rest top with four strangers. ![]()
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Nikki Giovanni has written many books of poetry for children and adults. ![]() ![]() ![]() When unrest claims the rebels and danger strikes from every corner, Eragon must make choices- choices that take him across the Empire and beyond, choices that may lead to unimagined sacrifice. The Varden are in desperate need of his talents and strength-as are the elves and dwarves. But Eragon owes his loyalty to others, too. ![]() ![]() First is Eragon's oath to his cousin Roran: to help rescue Roran's beloved, Katrina, from King Galbatorix's clutches. Still there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep. Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Don't miss the latest book from the author of Eragon, The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alaga sia Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, the New York Times bestselling Inheritance Cycle about the dragon rider Eragon has sold over 35 million copies and is an international fantasy sensation. ![]() ![]() This book grew out of a National Geographic Expeditions Council Young Explorers Grant.īased on interviews with 9th Ward residents, Gerdes weaves together a colorful quilt of living memory and explores the neighborhood’s shifting demographics, musical contributions to the city, racial politics, and religious heritage. This is the subject of Caroline Gerdes’ An Oral History of the New Orleans Ninth Ward. On the other hand, all the attention has yielded some positive results, not the least of which are the eco-friendly homes built by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation and other rebuilding efforts.įor good or ill, people, especially locals, are nally appreciating how fascinating and culturally significant the 9th Ward is and has been. Others complain the neighborhood has been exploited for example, the City Council has passed an ordinance forbidding tour buses from crossing the Industrial Canal. Some residents lament the loss of relative anonymity and the peace and tranquility that accompanied it. This newfound attention has been a mixed bag. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when it comes right down to it, the plot descriptions do make it sound as if your novels are peopled by complete fucking lunatics. ![]() So far, I’ve had enough fun with the books that the outlandish things going on haven’t fazed me. This is only the second book of yours I’ve read but I’m seeing a pattern developing – namely plots that sound more than a little ridiculous but which have to be accepted in order to enjoy your particular brand of literary chaos. As she and Lorcan jet off to Ikonos in pursuit, Lottie and Ben are in for a honeymoon to remember, for better. To keep Lottie and Ben from making a terrible mistake, Fliss concocts an elaborate scheme to sabotage their wedding night. And Ben’s colleague Lorcan fears that this hasty marriage will ruin his friend’s career. Fliss, Lottie’s older sister, knows that Lottie can be impulsive-but surely this is her worst decision yet. No formal dates-just a quick march to the altar and a honeymoon on Ikonos, the sun-drenched Greek island where they first met years ago. So when Ben, an old flame, calls her out of the blue and reminds Lottie of their pact to get married if they were both still single at thirty, she jumps at the chance. 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In I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail-just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, “Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn’t tint hers?” She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income. So she went along with what Mom called “calorie restriction,” eating little and weighing herself five times a day. ![]() Her mother’s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. ![]() Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor-including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother-and how she retook control of her life. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her books have been translated into French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. Blue's most notable book appearance was on The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a prolific author and editor, and five-time Independent Publisher Book Awards ("IPPY") winner. Blue, "One of the leading figures in tech writing in the world." She is a member of the Internet Press Guild and Advisor to online legal privacy resource Without My Consent. ![]() Violet Blue is an investigative journalist on cybersecurity, privacy and digital rights, having bylined for outlets including O The Oprah Magazine, Engadget, Financial Times, CNN, CBS News, San Francisco Chronicle, Popular Science, Yahoo News, and many others. ![]() ![]() I’d probably need to ice my eyes, too, in order to look halfway presentable on air this morning. I groaned as I dragged my body out of the comfort of my bed and headed to the kitchen for some much-needed coffee and Motrin. Reaching over toward the annoying buzzing sound, I patted around my nightstand until I somehow managed to find my phone and silence the alarm. wakeup time don’t make for good bedfellows. ![]() I lifted my head from the pillow and winced. 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