5/20/2023 0 Comments Sophie flack books![]() ![]() All things aside, it's a lesson to the reader of the complete exhaustion and intense scrutiny of the body that a ballet dancer will go through. 5 quotes from Sophie Flack: Just when you think you cant go on, somewhere a little light comes on., Things are prettier in June, but theyre clearer in July., and Considering I pretty much melted from a single peck on the cheek, Im worried that a real kiss would turn me into a quivering puddle of goo. I took ballet as a child (I felt fairly confident that Mikhail Baryshnikov and I were meant to marry one day), but I soon found I wasn't as coordinated as I needed to be and dropped it soon after, so I don't remember anything but the basics (plìe, pirouette, etc.) But even if the terms for the movements are confusing, it's not necessary to have the accurate image in your mind, as you can pretty much ascertain that it's a lot of amazingly difficult twists, turns, pirouettes, and leaps. While there are several ballet terms in the book, you don't need to be an expert in the craft to grasp it. ![]() It is extremely well-told, with characters that genuinely bounded off the page with their dedication, discipline, and sometimes, dramatic and gossipy sides that was quite believable for a group of people so closely working together. For lack of a better way to phrase it, I was pleasantly surprised by this story. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Her first novel, Easter Island was named a "best book of 2003" by the Washington Post and Christian Science Monitor. Her second novel, Strangers At The Feast, was described by O, The Oprah Magazine as "a thriller that also raises large and haunting questions about the meaning of guilt, innocence, and justice." Her third novel, The Secret of Raven Point, was hailed as “unputdownable” (Vogue) and “gripping” (New York Times), and Library Journal wrote: “the only disappointing thing about this book is that it has to end." Her first non-fiction book, Wonder Drug: The Secret History of Thalidomide in America and It Jennifer Vanderbes is an award-winning novelist, journalist and screenwriter whose work has been translated into sixteen languages. Jennifer Vanderbes is an award-winning novelist, journalist and screenwriter whose work has been translated into sixteen languages. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen![]() ![]() Karen remained on the farm until grasshoppers, drought and the Depression forced her to sell. She became romantically involved with Denys Finch-Hatton after her divorce. The marriage was not successful (he was a philanderer and gave her syphilis), and they separated in 1921. With the backing of their families they bought land and started a coffee plantation. Born Karen Dinesen in Denmark in 1885, she and Baron Blor Blixen-Finecke relocated to British East Africa (to what is today the country of Kenya) and were married in Mombasa in 1914. Karen Blixen (or more formally Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke) published in English under the pen name Isak Dinesen. Tacitus’s Latin translation of Herodotus’s history of the Persian wars, and a personal motto of Karen Blixen, who published in English under the pen name Isak Dinesen, as quoted in the Epigraph to Out of Africa. ![]() “Equitare, Arcum tendere, Veritatem dicere” or in translation “To ride, shoot straight, and tell the truth” ![]() ![]() ![]() In this revelatory cri de coeur, McKibben digs deep into our history (and his own well-meaning but not all-seeing past) and into the latest scholarship on race and inequality in America, on the rise of the religious right, and on our environmental crisis to explain how we got to this point. And with the remarkable rise of suburbia, he assumed that all Americans would share in the wealth.īut fifty years later, he finds himself in an increasingly doubtful nation strained by bleak racial and economic inequality, on a planet whose future is in peril.Īnd he is curious: What the hell happened? As a teenager, he cheerfully led American Revolution tours in Lexington, Massachusetts. Like so many of us, McKibben grew up believing-knowing-that the United States was the greatest country on earth. "I'm curious about what went so suddenly sour with American patriotism, American faith, and American prosperity." "Narrator Eric Jason Martin adds gusto to this mini-memoir, which spans much of author Bill McKibben's lifetime."- AudioFile on The Flag, the Cross, and the Station Wagonīill McKibben-award-winning author, activist, educator-is fiercely curious. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Wonderland book steven johnson![]() ![]() Taking on the pseudonym Miss Erstwhile, Jane becomes acquainted with the entire cast in residence: Mrs. What she discovers is a unique establishment where middle aged women pay extravagant sums of money to be courted by Regency gentlemen (played by actors with English accents and sideburns). ![]() Darcy and move on with her life, Jane decides to accept Great-Aunt Carolyn’s gift and go to Pembrook Park as part of her therapy. Jane receives a non-refundable, all-expenses-paid, three week trip to Pembrook Park, a sort of theme park in England designed to give visitors the Jane Austen experience. Determined to “get over” Mr. Her Great-Aunt Carolyn finds out about Jane’s guilty secret and, when she dies, leaves Jane a very unusual bequest in her will. ![]() It’s an obsession that keeps her from finding the right man in real life, despite the thirteen-or-so boyfriends she’s had over the years. Darcy, to be specific, the Colin Firth BBC version of Mr. emancipating myself from reading exclusively historical fiction) and so I decided to take the plunge and read *gasp* a contemporary novel, one that could even be classified as “chick lit.” I’m trying to be more eclectic with my reading this year (i.e. Recently, one of the book blogs that I frequent recommended Austenland, by Shannon Hale. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Otomen vol 1![]() In this first full year of the Best Seller list, 15 titles reached the top of the weekly list (in order of number of weeks at the top of the list, from highest to lowest): Naruto, 19 weeks Bleach, 4 weeks Negima!, 4 weeks Rosario + Vampire: Season II, 4 weeks Vampire Knight, 4 weeks Black Bird, 2 weeks Black Butler, 2 weeks Fullmetal Alchemist, 2 weeks Hetalia: Axis Powers, 2 weeks Maximum Ride, 2 weeks Warriors: Ravenpaw's Path, 2 weeks Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, 2 weeks Alice in the Country of Hearts, 1 week Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, 1 week and Ouran High School Host Club, 1 week.īlack Butler was the first release published by Yen Press to reach the top rank. ![]() ![]() Black Butler, Hetalia: Axis Powers, and Rosario + Vampire: Season II were the only three titles to reach the top rank on the week of their series debut. A total of 38 manga titles, one light novel title, and one fan book title made their first appearances in 2010. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They're adorable!"ĪUTHOR: Adrienne Young GENRE: YOUNG-ADULT, FANTASY, ADVENTURE. The concept was cute and I really enjoyed the main characters. " I'm a great fan of Christina Lauren and this book was so much fun to read. "ĪUTHOR: Christina Lauren GENRE: ADULT, CONTEMPORARY,ROMANCE. "I was super excited for Juniper and Puck's story and this book didn't disappoint me. "ĪUTHOR: Natalia Jaster GENRE: NEW-ADULT,FANTASY,ROMANCE, RETELLINGS. Even though some parts were clichéd, it was overall a good read. " I enjoyed getting back into this world and meeting Finn and Alfie once again, and see them together in another journey. I can't wait for the sequel"ĪUTHOR: Maya Motayne GENRE: YOUNG-ADULT, FANTASY, MAGIC. "This book was an enjoyable ride! I loved the characters, the friendship, and the plot. I wish I could share my full thoughts! Unfortunately, I’m still in blogging hiatus, but I will return soon.ĪUTHOR: Tricia Levenseller GENRE: YOUNG-ADULT, FANTASY, MAGIC. Well, coming to the books, I had an average reading reading month, but I did enjoyed most of the reads and I’ve found another favorite of this year. With temperatures soaring high, I’m trying my best to stay hydrated. Hello Everyone! Welcome back to my another wrap up post! The summer heat is on and It was extremely hot here. ![]() ![]() ![]() Where it’s spoken: Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore Where it’s spoken: Zhejiang, Shanghai, southern Jiangsu (eastern China) Where it’s spoken: Austria, Belgium (Eupen-Malmedy), Germany, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, South Tirol (in Italy) Street art galore in Berlin Where it’s spoken: Punjab region (India, Pakistan) Where it’s spoken: Japan Dinner with a local in Tokyo, Japan Where it’s spoken: Russia, former Republics of the Soviet Union, Mongolia ![]() Where it’s spoken: Bangladesh, West Bengal (India), Tripura (India), Assam (India) Where it’s spoken: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, Timor-Leste Where it’s spoken: North Africa, Western Asia (Middle East), East Africa Where it’s spoken: Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, South Africa, Singapore, Philippines Where it’s spoken: Hispanic America, Spain, United States, Equatorial Guinea, Western Sahara, Pacific islands Where it’s spoken: China, Taiwan, Singapore ![]() 5/19/2023 0 Comments The Cat's Meow by Emily Carmichael![]() ![]() Such as the fact that the music star she's been defending isn't all that innocent. Or is it that McKenna has suddenly learned how to listen? Not that she wants to hear what Titi is trying to tell her, because it just might turn her world even further upside down. ![]() And then there's the fact that her beloved cat, Nefertiti, has suddenly learned how to talk. Her memory has more holes than a piece of swiss cheese she can barely recall her own name, let alone the details of the big case she's been trying in court. When workaholic attorney McKenna Wright returns home from the hospital following a car accident, she has the sinking feeling that her road to recovery is going to be a long one. Synopsis: Sparks (and fur!) fly both in and out of the courtroom in this sparkling new novel, second in Emily Carmichael's "Hearts of Gold" trilogy. ![]() ![]() Is it her fault that life keeps throwing her curveballs? Witness the expensive black sports car pulling up next to her on the highway and the Greek god stepping out of it.īlue's career as a portrait painter is the perfect job for someone who refuses to stay in one place for very long. dressed in a beaver suit.īlue Bailey is on a mission to murder her ex. When he hits a lonely stretch of Colorado highway, he spies something that will shake up his gilded life in ways he can't imagine. ![]() ![]() But life in the glory lane has started to pale, and Dean has set off on a cross-country trip to figure out what's gone wrong. ![]() Chicago Stars quarterback Dean Robillard is the luckiest man in the world: a bona-fide sports superstar and the pride of the NFL with a profitable side career as a buff billboard model for End Zone underwear. ![]() |