![]() ![]() Quozl is a quirky, humor-filled romp that asks deep philosophical questions even as it gives readers much to laugh about. ![]() I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed by an Alan Dean Foster read and when it comes to humor, he is a master of not only creating implausible situations and making them work, but also a master of the genre in-joke and not averse to the occasional (deliberately awful) pun. I admire his insistence that our biggest – undiscussed issue – is population), which pretty much establishes him as an author skilled in a wide variety of genres – original science fiction (the Flynx and Pip adventures,, the Tran-Ky-Ky trilogy), novelizations ( Alien, Splinter of the Minds Eye), light, humorous fantasy in the Spellsinger series, horror ( Into the Out Of), historicals ( Maori) and humorous science fiction, of which Quozl is exemplary. Publisher: Open Road Media Sci-Fi & FantasyĪlan Dean Foster is a favorite author of mine a few years back I interviewed him about his collection of personal travel essays collected in the book Predators I Have Known (a delightful and informative look at our world, the creatures we share the planet with and Alan’s own personal take on environmental issues. ![]()
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![]() After situating the ideas and practices of Pure Land Buddhism in the context of the actual living conditions of thirteenth-century Japan, Dobbins examines the portrayal of women in Pure Land Buddhism, the great range of lifestyles found among medieval women and nuns, and how they constructed a meaningful religious life amid negative stereotypes. Readers will come away with a new perspective on Pure Land scholarship and a vivid image of Eshinni and the world in which she lived. He provides a complete translation of the letters and an explication of them that reveals the character and flavor of early Shin Buddhism. Dobbins, a leading scholar of Pure Land Buddhism, has made creative use of these letters to shed new light on life and religion in medieval Japan. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & AccessibilityĮshinni (1182-1268?), a Buddhist nun and the wife of Shinran (1173-1262), the celebrated founder of the True Pure Land, or Shin, school of Buddhism, was largely unknown until the discovery of a collection of her letters in 1921. ![]() ![]() She has written every year for seven years before her request to join the game is approved – and she has tickets for her and her sister. As for the story – Garber quickly snagged my attention by providing a sympathetic heroine who is desperate to escape her cruel father. But this year, Scarlett’s long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives…Īnd that’s as much of the very chatty blurb that I’m prepared to include as far too many of the major plotpoints are revealed, so my first piece of advice is to avoid reading the back matter. ![]() ![]() Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval-the faraway, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show-are over. Scarlett Dragna has never left the tiny island where she and her sister, Tella, live with their powerful, and cruel, father. ![]() I’ll admit it – it was the cover of this one that caught my eye – and the premise that a complicated, magical game was at the heart of the story… ![]() ![]() When I was a kid, I was blown away by this. "Dragon Hatcher" has the same worldbuilding, shop proprietor, illustrations and.that's it. ![]() The only exception is the two rats that show up in every one except "Dragon Hatcher." I keep emphasizing the differences because they're so blatant. ![]() They don't foreshadow or refer to one another in any way. All the books can be read as standalones. This first book.is a good introduction to the -series- typical quality, depth, tone and worldbuilding. The third book was when I stopped reading. The second book in the series, "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" is my favorite, and is wildly different than the others in terms of quality, depth, and tone. His shop sells exceedingly magical supplies, and the books are about the children he sells to for whatever they have in their pocket at the time. This is the first book in the Magic Shop series, of which Mr Elives is the mysterious proprietor. TW: bullying, pardoning bullying, bad parents, accurate portrayal of teachers who don't listen, other stuff. ![]() ![]() ![]() not for the young or the too easily offended. ![]() Some of the story (especially in the first half, before she comes mistress) is. At near 400 pages, it's good not to be bogged down with unnecessary prose over unhelpful or uninteresting plot lines. ![]() As a mistress not living in the palace she (and therefore we) often hear things second hand, and that is dealt with fine - I've read enough historical/Royal fiction recently to be a little jaded of all the backstabbing and manipulation found in some other in-palace stories.Įspecially later, the story can jump months at a time, which is not a bad thing, as the story moves along at an appropriate pace. This is Nell's story, so there is little court intrigue beyond jockeying for position with the other mistresses (and the Queen), and the right of succession when the matter of Charles' health comes under threat. This was an enjoyable and easy read, introducing us to a 10 year old Nell Gwynn, just as she is starting out in the local brothel and gives a view of her progressing through society until she becomes one of King Charles II's mistresses. ![]() Esta reseña ha sido escrita por los Primeros Reseñadores de LibraryThing.Copy received from the publishers as part of Librarything's August Early Reviewer batch. ![]() ![]() ![]() He decided he wanted to be a comics artist in 1975, during his junior year in high school. McCloud was born in 1960 in Boston, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Willard Wise (a blind inventor and engineer) and Patricia Beatrice McLeod, and spent most of his childhood in Lexington, Massachusetts. He rose to prominence in the industry beginning in the 1990s for his non-fiction works about the medium, and has advocated the use of new technology in the creation and distribution of comics. ![]() ![]() He established himself as a comics creator in the 1980s as an independent superhero cartoonist and advocate for creator's rights. He is best known for his non-fiction books about comics: Understanding Comics (1993), Reinventing Comics (2000), and Making Comics (2006), all of which also use the medium of comics. Scott McCloud (born Scott McLeod June 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist and comics theorist. ![]() ![]() Ironically, Virgil was never happy about writing the composition he felt it was a task imposed upon him which he was bound to do as a religious and political duty. Augustus insisted Virgil to write about the glory and magnificence of Rome. onwards, Virgil spent the rest of his life composing The Aeneid, which was pressed upon him by Augustus Caesar. Virgil spent the next four years composing pastoral poems, Ecologues and Georgics which was mostly about farming.ģ0 B.C. ![]() However, it was restored later on the command of Octavian. Although he had a house in Rome, Virgil spent most of his life in Campania and Sicily after his property was confiscated for veterans during the battle of Philippi in 42 B.C. A group of poets who wrote poems inspired from the work of third-century Greek poets were known as Alexandrians. He was at first known as an Alexandrian when he entered the literary circles. when Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon River. ![]() Virgil studied with Epicurean philosopher Siro and began his career as a poet after fleeing to Naples due to the civil disturbances in 49 B.C. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers may have a hard time buying the ease with which Emma slips into Sutton's very different life, but they will race through the pages as Emma pieces together clues and will have plenty to ponder as they anticipate the next installment. ![]() Those who get past the improbable premise of Shepards (the Pretty Little Liars books) series. ![]() Clique lit fans will recognize the familiar mix of label-dropping and mean girl behavior, but the dark mystery adds a compelling layer. Sara Shepard, HarperTeen, 16.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-06-186970-9. New York Times bestselling PRETTY LITTLE LIARS comes a killer new series, THE LYING GAME. Kicked out of her foster home and mistaken for Sutton by Sutton's friends and family, Emma starts living her privileged life the stakes rise dramatically when she learns her other half is dead. Title details for The Lying Game by Sara Shepard - Available. The Lying Game Series by Sara Shepard The Lying Game Series 6 primary works 8 total works Also known as: Hra l Jocul minciunii Gra w kamstwa Book 0.5 The First Lie by Sara Shepard 3. She tries to contact her, but a planned reunion goes awry when Sutton never shows up (readers know this is because she has been killed Sutton narrates the book as a ghost, unable to communicate with Emma, but eager to "solve my own murder"). Foster kid Emma never knew she had an identical twin until she sees an online video of a girl named Sutton being choked by a masked figure. Those who get past the improbable premise of Shepard's (the Pretty Little Liars books) series debut will find a fun and fast-moving mystery. ![]() ![]() On the other side, he took a set of stairs that led from the foot of the bridge down to the Sumida. Ishigami noted its progress as he crossed the bridge. A small boat was making its way upstream. He thrust his hands deep into his pockets and hunched over, quickening his pace.Ī thick layer of clouds covered the sky, their gray reflection making the Sumida River look even murkier than usual. The wind blew in his face, making his coat flap around him. Ishigami walked south to the red light at the intersection, then he turned right, toward Shin-Ohashi Bridge. He worked at the private high school just before the park. It was only a quarter mile or so to Seicho Garden Park. The quickest route from Ishigami’s apartment to his workplace was due south. Just before Nihonbashi, it crossed the Sumida River at the Shin-Ohashi Bridge. From that intersection the road ran east into the Edogawa district, west toward Nihonbashi. A short way to the south, about twenty yards, ran Shin-Ohashi Road. He walked with his head down, burying his chin in his scarf. Though it was already March, the wind was bitingly cold. Just before stepping out onto the street, he glanced at the mostly full bicycle lot, noting the absence of the green bicycle. ![]() Ishigami left his apartment as he did every weekday morning. ![]() ![]() ![]() I had no clue what I was in for since I absent mindedly added this after seeing some mutuals on TikTok mention it. And when Libby has a hold ready, you drop what you’re reading and you read like your life depends on it. There’s times that I truly love that I go in utterly blind into books. A story told in broken pieces, in tapes, journals, and correspondence, this is the story of Episode Thirteen-and how everything went terribly, horribly wrong.” But as the house begins to reveal itself to them, proof of an afterlife might not be everything Matt dreamed of. ![]() It’s also famously haunted, and the team hopes their scientific techniques and high tech gear will prove it. This brooding, derelict mansion holds secrets and clues about bizarre experiments that took place there in the 1970s. Led by husband and wife team Matt and Claire Kirklin, it delivers weekly hauntings investigated by a dedicated team of ghost hunting experts.Įpisode Thirteen takes them to every ghost hunter’s holy grail: the Paranormal Research Foundation. “ Fade to Black is the newest hit ghost hunting reality TV show. ![]() |