![]() ![]() In THE PARIS APARTMENT, Foley puts together a fascinating family drama involving three separate families, class and wealth issues, secrets buried and how, when those secrets unfold, they lead to a spate of violence and other consequences. I’ve read most of Lucy’s books, and while I miss her charming historical-set and dual timeline storytelling, I have to admit that she’s really hit her stride with these multi-perspective thrillers that tell very complex and somewhat disjointed stories that ultimately pull everything together and draw these complicated threads into a brilliant tapestry of misunderstandings and lies churning into truth and comprehension, with a myriad of competing interests and impulses that represent a variety of vices and misdeeds. ![]()
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5/30/2023 0 Comments The last namsara series![]() Thereafter, she moved on to write several more books, which also became widely successful like her first one. And when Ciccarelli tasted success early in her career, she realized that her decision of becoming a writer was the right one. ![]() It was due to the influence of the works of some prominent authors that she thought of trying her hand at writing. Before deciding to choose writing as a professional career, Ciccarelli used to work as an indie bookseller, ceramic artist, and artisanal baker. Ciccarelli’s books have been translated into more than 12 languages. It was also chosen as one of the Best Books for Teens by Indigo. ![]() The first book of this series, The Last Namsara, had made it to the YA and children chart in the UK. She is particularly well known for writing the Iskari series. Kristen Ciccarelli is an international bestselling Canadian writer of young adult, romance, and fantasy stories. ![]() ![]() She also had thyroid cancer about five years back, so she seems to be quite a popular target! She had a surgery in March to remove the cancer from her lungs (which worked, yay!) and is now doing four rounds of chemo (she just had her second round yesterday), which will be followed by a double mastectomy in September. She has two primary cancers (meaning that they are unrelated): lung and breast. This isn't the first time someone in my family has had cancer, but fortunately this time I do not think it will be life-threatening. I mentioned last month that my mom had been dealing with some medical issues, and with that I was referring to her being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year. On a more personal note: I don't normally share many personal things about my life because, you know, the internet can be weird sometimes, but I figured I should this time. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Jentleson kill switch![]() ![]() In Kill Switch, Senate insider Adam Jentleson contends that far from reflecting the Framers’ vision, the Senate has been transformed over the decades by a tenacious minority of white conservatives. Once known as “the world’s greatest deliberative body,” the Senate has become one of the greatest threats to our democracy. Although they do not represent a majority of Americans-and will not for the foreseeable future-today’s Republican senators possess the power to block most legislation. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jentleson understands the inner workings of the institution, down to the most granular details, showing precisely how arcane procedural rules can be leveraged to dramatic effect." - Jennifer Szalai, New York TimesĪn insider’s account of how politicians representing a radical white minority of Americans have used “the world’s greatest deliberative body” to hijack our democracy.Įvery major decision governing our diverse, majority-female, and increasingly liberal country bears the stamp of the United States Senate, an institution controlled by people who are almost exclusively white, overwhelmingly male, and disproportionately conservative. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments The Anatomy of Us by Amelia LeFay![]() ![]() The kid’s doctor thought it prudent to have her biological father’s blood on hand during surgery, since Jane’s blood doesn’t match her daughter’s. Once they’re back in Boston, they find Jane in a hospital, worried sick over her daughter, Masley, who has blood poisoning. That happened in about 0.5 seconds… or 1 week, give or take a few hours. (I thought there was gonna be somethin-somethin there, but nuh-uh, zero, zilch.) After 3.5 years of prolonged self emotional-infliction, Max finally got his feet back under him, went to find Wesley, then joined the mile-high club with him on their way back to find Jane. At the start of part 2 of WJM’s story, Max got his rehab from a gay former military man. ![]() ![]() Sure, there were LOTS of steamy, hot, uncomfortable sexy scenes. When I got my hands on it via The Anatomy of Us FB page, IT. You can imagine why I just HAD TO HAVE book 2 of this duet series. Wesley Uhler had read Max’s last goodbye note, looked at Jane Chapman, and said “adios.” And, OMG, Jane was left alone, pregnant. At the end of The Anatomy of Jane, Max Emerson got into a car accident and lost the use of his legs, left his two lovers, and went to find someone who can help him re-use his legs. ![]() ![]() ![]() Real skill is therefore needed to make an adaptation for a younger audience and Stephanie Baudet has achieved this without losing the thrust and threat of the story about a frightening beast seemingly out to bring terror and death to the Baskervilles. ![]() In written form this sense of foreboding is also conveyed in the original text. ![]() The Hound of the Baskervilles is quite scary when depicted on TV or film the mists rolling over the moor and the sound of the howling creature are intimidating for adults. The books are made more accessible for the younger reader with quirky original and detailed illustrations throughout the book by Arianna Bellucci.Ĭhildren finding this series are given an opportunity to read about the Great Detective with fresh eyes and the colourful cover design and illustrations will only improve their reading pleasure. This new adaptation of this famous novel is aimed at kids, 7+ and is part of a series of books in The Sherlock Holmes Children’s Collection. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Elizabeth hoyt duke of desire![]() Publishers Weekly has called her writing ‘mesmerizing.’ She also pens deliciously fun contemporary romances under the name Julia Harper. But when Iris discovers that Raphael's past may be even more dangerous than the present, she falters. Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of more than seventeen lush historical romances including the Maiden Lane series. Soon he's drawn both to her quick wit and her fiery passion. AND DESIRE Much to Raphael's irritation, Iris insists on being the sort of duchess who involves herself in his life-and bed. But now with the Lords out to kill them both, he has but one choice: marry the lady in order to keep her safe. Rescuing Lady Jordan was never in his plans. A DUKE IN DEEPEST DARKNESS Cynical, scarred, and brooding, Raphael de Chartres, the Duke of Dyemore, has made it his personal mission to infiltrate the Lords of Chaos and destroy them. only to find she may have been a trifle hasty. ![]() When one of the masked-and nude!-Lords spirits her away to his carriage, she shoots him. Elizabeth Hoyt is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three lush historical romances, including the Maiden Lane series. Her captors are the notoriously evil Lords of Chaos. A LADY OF LIGHT Refined, kind, and intelligent, Lady Iris Jordan finds herself the unlikely target of a diabolical kidnapping. ![]() ![]() ![]() Just think, you can double down on the plastic snakes this year. This wreath does it for me, pretty from afar, but eww! creepy up close.Īll these snakes made me remember this no sew Medusa costume from Martha Stewart that I have had my eye on in the past. I think it’s hard to find the balance of the two for this holiday. I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of most Halloween decorations because I like pretty, not creepy. I love how the black grapevine makes the whole thing looks like a wriggly Medusa mass of snakes. I saw this wreath in the 2013 Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue and knew I wanted to share it with you. ![]() So excited to kick off October and Halloween madness with this beauty (DIY instructions below). Courtesy of Martha Stewart Halloween Special Issue. ![]() ![]() ![]() Urn:lcp:linneainmonetsga0000bjor:epub:957c2cc3-d953-4c71-84a2-9e85f7b7e5e1 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier linneainmonetsga0000bjor Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2bfq6zncww Invoice 1652 Isbn 9781402277290ġ402277296 Ocr tesseract 5.0.0-1-g862e Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.6921 Ocr_module_version 0.0.14 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA-NS-1200201 Openlibrary_edition Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 08:07:06 Associated-names Monet, Claude, 1840-1926 Anderson, Lena Boxid IA40324314 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments David greene buy rehab![]() ![]() What motivated David Greene to purchase his first rental property? ![]() In addition to the value he provides via his books, David Greene graciously answers a handful of questions I thought the Fiology audience would find useful and interesting. If you are already investing in real estate or are thinking of investing in real estate, the BRRRR method is worth understanding to determine if it is a strategy you want to incorporate. I recommend keeping a copy of this book for constant reference. In this book, he thoroughly explores this assertive method of real estate investing. I was honored to receive an advance reading copy of his latest book, Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple. His first book, Long-Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Rental Properties was published in 2017 and his second book is now available. ![]() David Greene is the co-host of the BiggerPockets Podcast and author of two real estate investing books. Those of us who use rental real estate as a tool to achieve Financial Independence are likely familiar with BiggerPockets and some of the associated personalities. ![]() BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat The BRRRR method has made money for a lot of real estate investors. ![]() |