5/31/2023 0 Comments Sheltered by Charlotte Steinmore haracter that I couldn't help but feel for her. What unfolds is a story of self-discovery and bravery, where Eve dares to grasp for freedom and hold on to it.I loved the two mcs. Review 1: I took one look at the cover and cringed, with my brain asking me if I was ready to delve into a book with such a cringe-worthy cover (yes, I can totally be judgemental and judge a book by its front cover), and I'm so happy I ignored it and went ahead because this turned out to be such a good, heart-wrenching read, filled with lots of very subtle humour.When Eve spies on the 6foot5 "gollum" buying a spot of pot from her cruel next door neighbour, an unlikely friendship blooms and blossoms between them as the gollum comes to her rescue after she trips over her Mum's garden pots and knocks herself unconscious.
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5/31/2023 0 Comments Christine mangan booksI highly recommend TANGERINE for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Gillian Flynn, and Alfred Hitchcock-and yes, these are lofty comparisons to make, but this book delivers. The fact that this is Mangan’s first book is just another impressive facet of a story that more than stands on its own two feet, from pacing to character development to scene-setting and more. TANGERINE is a story humming with interpersonal tension and simmering with the heat of its locale this is truly an outstanding first novel - in fact, I’d call it outstanding even if the author had already had a seasoned career. In this stunning examination of the intricacies of female friendship, Mangan sets a tense, almost claustrophobic encounter against the backdrop of 1950’s Morocco. Christine Mangan is making her entrance into the literary world in a big way-not only has TANGERINE already received incredible reviews (find my rave here!), it’s also already been optioned for film by George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures. I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome to CBTB today the author of one of the most exceptional debuts I’ve read in ages - and maybe ever. Q&A: Christine Mangan, Author of TANGERINE 5/31/2023 0 Comments Miroslav sasek martin salisburyThe artist’s charming travelogues continue to appeal to adults and children alike, even in a digital age exploding with travel imagery. With great insight, acclaimed author Martin Salisbury analyses Šašek’s multifarious oeuvre, and how he became one of the twentieth century’s most beloved and significant contributors to the world of picture books. A witty collection of travel guides for children, the books employ an avant-garde synthesis of word and image that captures the joyous idiosyncrasies of life and culture in cities and countries around the world. His bestselling This Is… series eventually totalled eighteen books. Czech artist Miroslav Šašek (1916–1980) was remarkable for his unique and pioneering approach to non-fiction picture books, illustrating daily life as if seen from a child’s perspective. 5/31/2023 0 Comments Dear mr henshawThis earns him an honorable mention in the school yearbook. When he is unable to turn out a story or poem for a school writing contest, he writes a memory of when he and his father hauled grapes to a factory. Leigh decides to write for the Young Writers club. His parents will never remarry, he can never fully depend on his father, and he must find adult ways to deal with "bad things," such as not finding the person who still steals his lunch. He must deal with problems that many other children also have to cope with, such as feeling lonely because he is new in town and completing school assignments. Through writing this diary, Leigh learns to accept the parts of his life he cannot change. Leigh is reconciled to the writer, and his new diary is at first written to a Mr. Henshaw encourages him to keep a diary of his thoughts and feelings. He struggles with his parents' divorce, being the new kid in school, his relationship with a neglectful father, and a school lunch thief. Henshaw, Leigh's concerns and conflicts are revealed. 5/31/2023 0 Comments Gettysburg by Stephen W. SearsEven the most knowledgeable of Civil War buffs will find fascinating new material and new interpretations, and Sears's famously accessible style will make the book just as appealing to the general reader. Based on years of research, this is the first book in a generation that brings everything together, sorts it all out, makes informed judgments, and takes stands. From the first gleam in Lee's eye to the last Rebel hightailing it back across the Potomac, every moment of the battle is brought to life with the vivid narrative skill and impeccable scholarship that has made Stephen Sears's other histories so successful. In Gettysburg Sears tells the whole story in a single volume. Volumes have been written about this momentous three-day battle, but recent histories have tended to focus on the particulars rather than the big picture: on the generals or on single days of battle - even on single charges - or on the daily lives of the soldiers. The greatest of all Civil War campaigns, Gettysburg was the turning point of the turning point in our nation's history. |