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![]() ![]() While this was a good idea, they also changed other things in the books, which is why I read the old ones. In 1959 all of the series of The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and The Dana Sisters were edited to remove racist comments. Then I read that he also wrote number 14 and 15 before he quit writing this series. And yet, I had only found one in this book, his second one. Also these three have the most obvious comments on racism in them. Leslie McFarlane wrote the first 11 books, and then while he is said to have written numbers 12, 13, and 14, the writing in these three books is different. So, I spent some of this rainy day doing research on the internet. ![]() I wanted to see who wrote this book since they used various writers in the Hardy Boys series. See, it's a perfect book for a rainy day. Storm clouds begin gathering, and next they are taking cover in a shed. They run out of the house and back to their bikes. Once inside they hear a loud eerie shrieking sound. They park their bikes under some trees and walk up to the house. There was a story about the last owner of the house having been murdered in it and his spirit remains. The Hardy Boys are riding down the road on their motorcycles on a nice sunny day and see this large house on a cliff and decide to go check it out because they had heard that it was now haunted. What do you read on a rainy day? Me, I often pick up one of my Nancy Drew, Dana Sisters, or Hardy Boys books. ![]()
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![]() Putting on my bucket list to see the places connected with her and William. Something about getting older ignites a desire (at least in me) to know more about where you came from. Learn how this humble Quaker woman brought religious freedom to the colonies and became an international civil rights hero. I appreciate her more now than when I was younger. Mary Dyer was the first woman in America executed for her religious beliefs, but her death started a revolution no one could stop. My uncle brought Mary Dyer to my attention some years ago (he's the genealogist for the one side of the family). This would be a good shorter volume to get people interested in history, especially those whose lives may have been skipped over in history classes. She was a brave woman at a time when it was especially not easy to be different. You realize how lucky you are and are humbled when you realize that one wrong thing happening along the way and who knows if you would have been born, or the same person? ![]() It just puts things in perspective reading what those who came before you have been through and sacrificed. its sad to see some attitudes really haven't changed much or at all:(. She fought for what she believed in and didn't back down. ![]() ![]() Reading the words she wrote at the end was particularly moving for me. ![]()
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The unbecoming of mara dyer series order6/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. This fast-paced psychological-or is it paranormal?-thriller will leave you breathless for its sequel, The Evolution of Mara Dyer. At school, there's Noah, a devastatingly handsome charmer who seems determined to help Mara piece together what's real, what's imagined-and what's very, very dangerous. ![]() But that fresh start is quickly filled with hallucinations-or are they premonitions?-and then corpses, and the boundary between reality and nightmare is wavering. She lost her best friend, her boyfriend, and her boyfriend's sister, and as if that weren't enough to cope with, her family moves to a new state in order to give her a fresh start. She doesn't believe that after everything she's been through, she can fall in love.Īfter Mara survives the traumatizing accident at the old asylum, it makes sense that she has issues. She believes there must be more to the accident she can't remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed. Mara Dyer doesn't think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there. Mara Dyer doesn't know if she is crazy or haunted-all she knows is that everyone around her is dying in this suspenseful and "strong, inventive tale" ( Kirkus Reviews). ![]()
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Maps and Legends by Michael Chabon6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() The retort from the other worker is that the synths are not people and it does not matter if she says things that would offend a Human. ![]() It seems that these artificial lifeforms are far less advanced than Data was as they have no ability to interact with the people on any manageable level, leaving an awkwardness to the people working there.į8 smiles at a joke without understanding it.Īs they continue, one of the workers comments that F8 creeps her out and another admonishes her for it, reminding her that F8 can hear her. ![]() The synth F8 interacts with the skeleton crew by bantering with them back and forth they try telling jokes and, as with Data, the synth has no understanding of humor. Created by the Daystrom Institute's Division of Advanced Synthetic Research, each has the same yellow-gold skin and golden eyes as Data did. A full collection of the A500 artificial lifeform is summoned out of storage for the work day they each have a designation with a letter and number branded on their foreheads. In 2385, at the Utopia Planitia Shipyards, it is First Contact Day and a skeleton crew is working during the holiday. Activating the workers on First Contact Day ![]()
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Lace Vengeance by Eve Dangerfield6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() I stand alone and alone I must seek vengeance. Welcome to the Midnight Dynasty… The warring Morelli and Constantine families have enough bad blood to fill an ocean, and their brand new stories will be told by your favorite dangerous romance authors. My men vow to protect me, but when the nightmare falls, they are put in chains. ![]() This is a scorching romance between a woman and four beautifully dangerous men in which she never has to choose. ![]() LACE VENGEANCE is book three in the SNOW WHITE trilogy. I stand alone and alone I must seek vengeance for my lovers… My men vow to protect me, but when the nightmare falls, they are put in chains. My evil stepmother conspires with my twisted ex-fiancé, watching for me in the darkness. My heart understood this perfect snapshot could not last. Four perfect husbands, a gorgeous home, a shining future. ![]()
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Goblinheart by Brett Axel6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() With the resources at his disposal inadequate, he turns to the pop psychology self help book, I'm OK You're OK, wisecracks, and a little bit of murder.īrett Axel's poetry, fiction, and book reviews have appeared in over 100 literary journals and magazines. Peter Wilson searches for healing from child sexual abuse and mental illness in the 1980's. ★The Great New York Book Club Summer 2021 selection★ "An Epic Read" - Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal "Heartfelt and thought-provoking" says Cristina Deptula in Synchronized Chaos "Chatty, intelligent, haunted and wisecracking" -Kirkus Review "The must read book of the summer" -Richard Brown, The American Reporter ![]() Genre: Literary,Books,Fiction & Literature,. ![]()
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Blueberry muffin murder6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Things finally boil over when Hannah arrives at The Cookie Jar to find the Winter Carnival cake burnt to a crisp-and Connie Mac lying dead in her pantry, struck down while eating one of Hannah's famous blueberry muffins. Turns out America's "Cooking Sweetheart" is bossy, bad-tempered, and downright domineering. Hannah's suspicions are confirmed when Connie Mac's limo rolls into town. She suspects Connie Mac is a lot like the confections she whips up on her cable TV cooking show-sweet, light, and scrumptious-looking, but likely to leave a bitter taste in your mouth. Too bad the honor of creating the official Winter Carnival cake went to famous lifestyle maven Connie Mac-a half-baked idea, in Hannah's opinion. Preparations are underway for Lake Eden, Minnesota's annual Winter Carnival-and Hannah Swensen is set to bake up a storm at her popular shop, The Cookie Jar. Cozy Mystery, Series (Hannah Swensen Mysteries), Mass Market Paperbackīakery owner Hannah Swensen is back-and the cookies are crumbling-as acclaimed author Joanne Fluke serves readers another helping of murder, mayhem, and mouthwatering mystery. ![]()
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Wizard of oz frank l baum6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() If you would to send an item as a gift with a gift card inscription, please send me a message with what you would like to say. Frank Baums literary technicolor - along with some of the music that made. If you are looking to send a book or item as a gift, all items are ready to send. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion are all here in L. I also have a second shop called The Bohemian Birdy Too where my daughter and I will list numerous s original, handmade pieces, including mixed media bottles that feature literary themes, handmade earrings, custom watercolor pet portraits, handmade greeting cards, custom-made trach ties, and such.Īll books are wrapped carefully in bubble wrap, are wrapped in tissue, and are sealed with a paper ribbon. ![]() ![]() Thank you for looking, and please feel free to visit The Bohemian Birdy's book shop. There are no markings or writings in the book with the exception of a former bookplate (as pictured), and the hinge and the binding are tight. Baum worked in many trades before he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, including publisher, poultry breeder, door-to-door salesman and newspaper editor. Frank Baum, illustrated by Evelyn Copelman, and published by Grosset and Dunlap as an edition of the Illustrated Junior Library in 1973. This is a lovely copy of The Wizard of Oz, written by L. ![]()
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Night of the living dummy original cover6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Nine books were released under the Goosebumps Collection title and were split into three groups: Living Dummy Collection, Campfire Collection, and Monster Blood Collection. There were also two hardcover reprint collections: Goosebumps Collection and Monster Edition. The last book was 4 Goosebumps books in one called Slappy's Tales of Horror. These were released in 4 groups: Creepy Creatures, Terror Trips and Scary Summer. 10 books were also made into comic books under the title Goosebumps Graphix. Of these, 32 are from the original series, three ( Attack of the Graveyard Ghouls, The Haunted Car, and Bride of the Living Dummy) are from Goosebumps 2000, and one ( Please Don't Feed the Vampire) is from Give Yourself Goosebumps. A reprint series unofficially referred to as "Classic Goosebumps" reprinted 22 Goosebumps books from 2008 to 2011 with new artwork and bonus features such as interviews with the author ten more books were given a similar treatment in 2015 and four more in 2018 for a total of 36 books in the "Classic" reprint series. Some of the books were reprinted in 2003-2004 with slightly altered covers. ![]() 62 books were published under the Goosebumps umbrella title from 1992 to 1997 the first was Welcome to Dead House the last was Monster Blood IV. Goosebumps is a series of children's horror fiction novellas by R. ![]()
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Stolen Child by Laurie Gough6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re writing and intending to publish you need support and assistance from people with detailed knowledge of the craft of writing and direct publishing industry experience. Your family and friends might praise your writing but their feedback is going to be limited. Constructive criticism can improve your writing by leaps and bounds. In her 25+ years of experience writing books and working professionally as an editor, she's learned that most authors-whether a new writer or seasoned published author-need a critique circle and preferably in the early draft of their project. ![]() Yet, as an author, Laurie Gough understands the need to have another pair of eyes look closely at her writing and give her constructive advice and direction so she can make her work the best it can be. ![]() Why? Because it reminds us of another word that has a negative connotation: criticism. Just the word alone makes many writers cringe. What’s the best way to get professional feedback on your fiction or nonfiction writing project? Join a critique group with professionals who’ll guide you along the road toward publishing, learning tricks and techniques of the craft on the way.Ĭritique. ![]() |