Cara Romero thought she would work at the factory of little lamps for the rest of her life. But when, in her mid-50s, she loses her job in the Great Recession, she is forced back into the job market for the first time in decades. Set up with a job counselor, Cara instead begins to narrate the story of her life. Over the course of twelve sessions, Cara confronts her darkest secrets and regrets, we see a woman buffeted by life but still full of fight....
Some of these poems by YA authors will be full texts, while others will be excerpts or from social media. Likewise, note that some of these poems deal with heavy topics like mental health, suicide, and loss. Want even more poetry? Dig into these poetry books for teens, YA verse novels, and powerful depression poems. On an island of musicin a city of drumbeatsthe drum dream girldreamed of pounding tall conga drumstapping small bongó drumsand boom boom boomingwith long, loud stickson big, round, silverymoon-bright timbales....
1. Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristof Set a few hundred years in the future, Aurora Rising follows a bedraggled group of cadets led by the jewel of the academy, a student named Tyler who becomes stuck with the dregs when his own act of heroism makes him late to graduation. The group quickly bonds around a startling mystery involving telekinesis, conspiracy, and a girl who has been in cybersleep for hundreds of years....
You Will Be Safe Here by Damian Barr Setting: South Africa, 1901 and 2010 Barr’s debut novel weaves together two storylines, both based on true stories. In 1901, during the second Boer War, Sarah and her 6-year-old son are taken to the Bloemfontein Concentration Camp after invading British forces set fire to their home. They are promised that they’ll be safe, but having to leave their farm and everything they know for the deprivation of a concentration camp hardly feels like safety....
That’s a lot of time for a religion to evolve, and much like Greek mythology, much of it is a trip to read. A lot of mythology is, actually. But that doesn’t make it any less important or meaningful. In Egyptian mythology, like many other religions, order struggled against chaos. There was a perpetual fight for the control of the universe, with Apep the snake forever looking to destroy Ma’at, forever battling against Ra and his protectors....
Whether you’re looking to send a card to your dearest book-loving friend, wish your book club members a “Literary Christmas,” or send a warm season’s greetings to everyone you know, these cards are sure to brighten the day of their recipients. Literary Holiday Cards for the Book Lovers in Your Life Wish your loved ones a novel-ous holiday season with this illustrated card. $5.50. Send some happy mail with peace, love, & all the books this holiday season....
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs by America’s Test Kitchen Kids For young cooks, America’s Test Kitchen has a new book for bakers! Including pastries for breakfast, desserts, and pies, this is a fun starter book for kids who want to learn how to make brownies, cookies, and other sweet treats for themselves. And if you’re stuck at home with nothing to do, this can be a fun project for the whole family to participate in together....
In these cozies, amateur sleuths come from all kinds of backgrounds — including romance bookshop owners, televised cooking show hosts, and even witches running local B&Bs. No matter what you love best in a cozy mystery, you’re sure to find plenty of titles to watch out for this year. Looking to try a cozy mystery that has already been released? Check out the best cozy mystery series and this list of the paranormal cozy mysteries for more recommendations....
Shopping sustainably isn’t just about making eco-friendly choices for now. It’s about finding beautiful and useful items that can be enjoyed for many years. Sustainable gifts aren’t a new concept, either. Traditional sustainable gifts include things like citrus fruit and nuts that can be consumed, quilts and winter coats that can be mended and repurposed, and cookware that lasts generations. Almost everything you can think of has an eco-friendly counterpart available....
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I picked horror books, mostly because they’re awesome and I’ve read a lot of them. Yes, Halloween is four weeks behind us now, but if you’re anything like me, you find reading scary books exciting year-round! You would not be surprised to hear that Stephen King has won a gazillion awards for his books. Everyone knows Stephen King. But there are hundreds of thousands more authors writing scary stuff, many of them also win awards, and a lot of them could use more attention....
Best is a hard word for me. When I don’t like a book, I usually think something is wrong with me, not the book. I tried to pick a mix of classic and currently publishing writers with a wide body of work. I also narrowed the list to authors who write primarily for children under 10. The reflects the relatively homogenous authors from my past along with the diversity and inclusion that guide my book choices today....
Read more: https://t.co/6JzcQaMRxg pic.twitter.com/8j2He5JiZs — Poets.org (@POETSorg) December 4, 2018 The Academy of American Poets first recruited guest editors for the 2018 Poem-a-Day series. “Working with guest editors to produce Poem-a-Day this past year has helped ensure that we are publishing an even greater array of poets and poems,” said the Academy’s executive director Jennifer Benka in the announcement. The poets in the 2018 cohort were notably diverse, and the lineup for the 2019 Poem-a-Day series builds on that legacy....
The bulk of the 2020 YA books to movies announced so far are for books by white authors, so know this list isn’t as inclusive as previous years. And, like when highlighting YA book adaptations for this year, there are some tricky things to note about these projects. Many of the dates below are projected. Any number of things can come up, pushing a film’s release date back or forward (as seen, one of the titles below was slated for 2019, but due to filming issues, wasn’t released)....
This year’s Longlist includes graphic novels, novels, and memoirs that explore things like racism, sexism, gender and sexuality, and self-esteem. They take place everywhere from fictional, alternate histories to the U.S. and Pakistan. The Longlist contenders were chosen by five judges out of 296 books submitted by publishers. This year’s judges are: Becky Albertalli, Joseph Bruchac, Meghan Dietsche Goel, Jewell Parker Rhodes, and Lilliam Rivera. Among the Longlist authors are two authors who have been nominated by the National Book Awards before: Anna-Marie McLemore was Longlisted for the award for Young People’s Literature in 2016 and 2021, and Traci Chee was a finalist in 2020....
To make finding your next bookend a bit easier, we’ve divided our picks into sections based on the material they are made from. Scroll through and find the perfect set of Etsy bookends to support your reading habit! Wooden Etsy Bookends “So many books…so little time” wood blocks sum up reader life problems. $44. For the reader who loves houseplants, but also wants some that won’t die. $75. This etsy bookends shop is full of book inspired block bookends like these from Moby Dick....
A groundbreaking YA anthology that explores the complexity and beauty of interracial and LGBTQ+ relationships where differences are front and center. With stories by: Samira Ahmed, Elsie Chapman, Lauren Gibaldi, Lydia Kang, Michelle Ruiz Keil, Lori M. Lee, Sangu Mandanna, L.L. McKinney, Anna-Marie McLemore, Danielle Paige, Karuna Riazi, Caroline Tung Richmond, Adam Silvera, Tara Sim, Eric Smith, and Kelly Zekas & Tarun Shanker. Where are my gamer readers at? Although some people like to trash-talk gaming, it’s a totally awesome and completely valid hobby that oftentimes features exciting storytelling and awesome character creation....
In a complicated political era, this book celebrates feminism and female contributions to politics, activism, and communities. Each of the forty-four women profiled in this illustrated book has demonstrated her capabilities and strengths in political and community leadership and activism, both in the United States and around the world. This book will show you what the road to power looks like for women in modern times. By showing up and representing women in the decisions that make or break a country, these leaders pave the way for future female politicians....
The news coming out of smaller mainstays isn’t much better, and I’m still several hives of rage bees in a trench coat about the all white-dude indie press panel with which SDCC cursed us. That isn’t to say that none of these companies are doing good books. What I am saying is that I, personally, am very tired in general and while I’m willing to dig to find potentially great titles, I’m not willing to put the time and effort into sorting through the detritus left by publishers who have let me down repeatedly to find an occasional gem....
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