Ancient & Prehistoric The Penelopaid: The Penelopaid offers a rewriting of the Odyssey, Odysseus, Helen, and life in Hades. Death Comes as the End: Agatha Christie’s novel is set in Thebes in 2000 BC. The Clan of the Cave Bear: The Clan of the Cave Bear is about the interactions between Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons. Centennial: … Continue reading Books You Should Consider Reading Before You Die (Just a Glimpse)
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BROWN DOG, by CHRISTINE GARDNER
OVERVIEW: Luke is homeless, unemployed and desperate when he finds a stray dog on the beach. Suddenly his life takes a turn for the better and he knows he has the dog to thank for his change in fortune. Brown Dog is no longer available alone but is part of the collection of short stories … Continue reading BROWN DOG, by CHRISTINE GARDNER
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Some of The Nicest Book Covers I’ve Found, Part One
****May not mean that the book was good though**** There are so many, but these are just a few that I really liked! More to come...
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40 Books Everyone Should Read, by J.L. Slipak, Part Eight
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40 Books Everyone Should Read, by J.L. Slipak, Part Seven
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THE LIBRARY, by Stuart Kells, Counterpoint/Perseus/Hachette Book Group
"If you think you know what a library is, this marvellously idiosyncratic book will make you think again." —The Sydney Morning Herald Libraries are much more than mere collections of volumes. The best are magical, fabled places whose fame has become part of the cultural wealth they are designed to preserve. Some still … Continue reading THE LIBRARY, by Stuart Kells, Counterpoint/Perseus/Hachette Book Group
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DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST, A SELF-PORTRAIT SKETCHBOOK, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
How would you draw yourself if you were Vincent van Gogh? Pablo Picasso? Or Frida Kahlo? Draw Like an Artist offers examples of self-portraits from eighteen masters, accompanied by thought-provoking questions and a matching canvas. The result is a fun-filled artistic journey for young artists of any skill level to create self-portraits in the style … Continue reading DRAW LIKE AN ARTIST, A SELF-PORTRAIT SKETCHBOOK, by Patricia Geis, Princeton Architectural Press
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TORN, by Rowenna Miller, Orbit Books/Hachette Book Group
TORN is the first book in an enchanting debut fantasy series featuring a seamstress who stitches magic into clothing, and the mounting political uprising that forces her to choose between her family and her ambitions, for fans of The Queen of the Tearling. Sophie is a dressmaker who has managed to open her own shop … Continue reading TORN, by Rowenna Miller, Orbit Books/Hachette Book Group
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ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE, SEARCH AND FIND, by Sarah Dennis & Sam Hutchinson, Princeton Architectural Press
In a world where majestic creatures soar, scatter, prance, and pounce through beautiful natural habitats, astounding discoveries and fascinating facts are waiting to be discovered in this beautifully designed book, which combines intricate paper-cut art with hidden-picture fun. Sarah Dennis's incredible paper-cut illustrations bring to life seven wondrous regions of the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, … Continue reading ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE, SEARCH AND FIND, by Sarah Dennis & Sam Hutchinson, Princeton Architectural Press
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THE THORN NECKLACE, by Francesca Lia Block, Seal Press
For devotees of Bird by Bird and The Artist's Way, a memoir-driven guide to healing through the craft of writing Francesca Lia Block is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the award-winning Weetzie Bat series. Her writing has been called "transcendent" by The New York Times, and her books have been included … Continue reading THE THORN NECKLACE, by Francesca Lia Block, Seal Press
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