![]() ![]() A talented pianist who hears color in sound, he’s nevertheless spent the last four years deadening his soul in London’s civil service to support his widowed sister and her children in Edinburgh.įriendless, working long hours six days a week, Thaniel finds he has little to set in order in the event of Irish terrorist group Clan na Gael carrying out the bomb threats they’ve issued against the city’s public buildings. It’s autumn 1883, and Thaniel Steepleton is a telegraphist for the Home Office. When I find it, I tend to sing its praises, and in this respect Natasha Pulley’s “The Watchmaker of Filigree Street” has me running scales. But fiction about friendship - where it’s the story’s focus, an end in itself, and a treasured thing to be kept, protected and fought for - is rare and precious to me. I am constantly hungry for friendships in fiction. ![]()
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![]() ![]() His extensive research provides readers with a revelatory look at events that shaped our past and displayed the Church’s true commitment to justice, mercy, and charity. Stark looks at important topics ranging from religious persecution and the Inquisition to anti-Semitism during World War II and how so-called "Dark Ages" were actually quite enlightening for society. With its compelling narrative style, Stark sheds light on the often maligned but crucial role that faith has played in world events over the centuries - one that is indispensible for a complete understanding of Western civilization. Written by renowned historian Rodney Stark, this groundbreaking book delves deep into the facts to reveal a very different version of history than what was previously taught in textbooks and respected intellectual circles. 10 Problems in the Traditionalist Movementīearing False Witness is an eye-opening exploration of historical falsehoods, challenging long-held beliefs about the Catholic Church. ![]() ![]() ![]() And as the shadow of those cursed draws closer, the line between what is forbidden and what is right becomes blurred. He incites her anger, makes her question everything she believes in, and tempts her with the forbidden.įorsaken by the gods and feared by mortals, a fallen kingdom is rising once more, determined to take back what they believe is theirs through violence and vengeance. And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need. The entire kingdom’s future rests on Poppy’s shoulders, something she’s not even quite sure she wants for herself. ![]() Waiting for the day of her Ascension, she would rather be with the guards, fighting back the evil that took her family, than preparing to be found worthy by the gods. ![]() ![]() Maas and Laura Thalassa.Ĭhosen from birth to usher in a new era, Poppy’s life has never been her own. From Blood and AshĬaptivating and action-packed, From Blood and Ash is a sexy, addictive, and unexpected fantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. ![]() ![]() Her eyes rolled as she began stepping back into her classroom. My mouth opened as I struggled to think of an explanation. “You weren’t in my class this morning, Mr. ![]() “No,” I hissed and then sent a placating look to one of our teachers who was standing in her nearby doorway, glaring at me as she waited for the next period’s students. ![]() “Cays,” one of my friends called out, his booming voice echoing above the low roar of hundreds of students. I hopped up onto a large windowsill, fighting the smirk I could feel tugging at my lips as I waited in the school’s crowded hallway. Here’s to dead phone batteries and empty gas tanks. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author. Names, characters, places, and plots are a product of the author’s imagination. The characters and events in this book are fictitious. Please protect this art form by not pirating. ![]() Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior permission of the publisher. ![]() ![]() Almost invariably, there isn’t more than one shooter in real life. When there are mass shooting events, the early news stories report more than one shooter. The Second Shooter is about a radical journalist who is writing a book about the phenomenon of a second shooter. Your new novel, The Second Shooter, is coming out with Solaris in November, would you be able to tell us a bit about it? Nick Mamatas was kind eoungh to speak to The Fantasy Hive via Zoom. He was the editor for Haika Soru, Viz Media’s essential imprint for Japanese translated speculative fiction, and has edited many anthologies. As well as writing novels and short stories, Mamatas is also a prolific editor. His latest novel, The Second Shooter (2021), comes out later this year with Solaris, and is a pointed exploration of conspiracy theories and weird politics in a SF/fantasy thriller mode. Mamatas’ blend of deft characterisation and sharply realised satire can be keenly felt across much of his work, including I Am Providence (2016), a murder mystery set in a Lovecraft fan convention, and The Last Weekend: A Novel of Zombies, Booze and Power Tools (2014), in which a failed science fiction writer must stave off the zombie apocalypse. ![]() ![]() His novel Move Under Ground (2005), which combines the Beat poetry of Jack Kerouac with the cosmic horror of H. Nick Mamatas is a unique author, who has been doing his own individual take on science fiction, fantasy and horror for 20 years. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes stuff just “comes to you.” This was one of those times. “The book is done, it’s fine the way it is, it’s too much work to come up with something new, I don’t wanna do it.”īut about a week later I had an idea for a scene. Please write one more scene that’s just about the women.” They called me into their office and begged me to give them one more scene. But I had two female editors, Kate Miciak and Nita Taublib. And I had no idea that it would evoke that response. ![]() Clearly it’s the single scene in the book that touches readers most. I’ve gotten more letters and e-mails about this scene than any other. There’s a scene in the book, a fictional scene, that involves the women of Sparta. Let me tell you a writer’s story, about my own experience writing Gates of Fire, about the 300 Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae. Paraleia, a Spartan woman, in Gates of Fire “These are the last tears of mine, my lord, that the sun will ever see.” ![]() ![]() ![]() The Source presents a wonderful journey through history with the company of a few amazing fictional characters that James has created and also a few non-fictional historical characters as well. Here are some of the best books by James Michenerto read right now. Louis Literary Award, the Lone Sailor Award, Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and a few more. Such awards include the Golden Plate Award, St. He worked hard and was fortunate enough to receive a few amazing awards for some of his best-selling James Michener books. On top of all that, a few of Michener’s books and short stories were also adapted to a variety of films and TV series. ![]() You will also be glad to know that his first book ever was adapted to a very popular Broadway musical created by Rodgers and Hammerstein, called South Pacific. ![]() ![]() ![]() I overlooked and dismissed too many books. My one mistake was glancing through my “to-be-read” binder too quickly. When I started cataloguing online all of my reading, I was so relieved. A truly official and highly organized system of chaos. A fine collection of paper napkins covered with ink-smeared writing of book titles and author names. ![]() I had a binder system of book lists, articles, notes, post-its. ![]() I remember the students telling me that they couldn’t tell me too much without ruining the story and I remember writing the book title down. Years ago, students had enthusiastically recommended this book to me. If I could give this novel more than five stars, I would! I can’t believe how long it has taken me to read this distressing, but uplifting piece of historical fiction that reminds me of how precious freedom is. ![]() ![]() (Oct.)Ĭorrection: An earlier version of this review attributed the paintings in the book to the book's author. Barbers included: “Tip that man! Tip that man!” Ages 3–8. He looks that important.” Pride, confidence, and joy radiate from the pages, both in the black and brown faces of men, women, boys, and girls featured in James’s majestic paintings, and in writing that celebrates human worth with every syllable. Of a man admiring the curving designs newly shaved into his head, the narrator remarks, “Maybe there’s a river named after him on Mars. ![]() ![]() This free classroom guide is designed for educators working with K-5 students and can be used in settings such as schools, church groups, or. ![]() “You came in as a lump of clay,” he writes, “a blank canvas, a slab of marble./ But when my man is done with you,/ they’ll want to post you up in a museum.” Created with thick, forceful daubs of paint, James’s luminous portraits reinforce the idea that, when a person looks this good, not even the sky is the limit. Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror. Like royalty.” In a powerfully moving tribute to barbershop culture, Barnes ( We Could Be Brothers) addresses readers directly-and it’s safe to say his audience is primarily boys of color-using hyperbole to boost their confidence and help them recognize their own value. How good can a haircut make a person feel? “Magnificent. ![]() |