![]() ![]() She is the creator of two of the most enduring figures in crime literature-Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple-and author of The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in the history of modern theatre.Īgatha Mary Clarissa Miller was born in Torquay, Devon, England, U.K., as the youngest of three. According to Index Translationum, she remains the most-translated individual author, having been translated into at least 103 languages. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. She wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in Romance. ![]() ![]() Agatha Christie also wrote romance novels under the pseudonym Mary Westmacott, and was occasionally published under the name Agatha Christie Mallowan.ĭame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie is the best-selling author of all time. ![]()
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![]() Haitian-American Vodou priestess Mambo Reina Dumond runs a healing practice from her New Orleans home. All opinions are my own.Ī practitioner of Vodou must test the boundaries of her powers to solve a ritual murder in New Orleans and protect everything she holds sacred. I received an ARC of this book from 47North. ![]() ![]() It is quite the nod to New Orleans and a satisfying read. ![]() If you enjoy atmospheric, slice-of-life fantasy that is steeped in the culture and traditions of a specific urban center, then you’ll like The Quarter Storm. Yet these events are interwoven with the plot elements so as to play an important role in unraveling the mystery. As the mystery unfolds, the reader experiences the mundane: preparing gumbo, walking into a neighborhood bar and grill, or bringing a meal to less fortunate friends. In some respects, The Quarter Storm reads like a slice-of-life fantasy. This mystery steeped in Vodou magic immerses you in the communities, environment, and day-to-day life of a post-Katrina New Orleans so effectively it’s as if you’ve been transported there, feeling the humidity on your skin as you walk down the streets of the Quater and witnessing the events of the book yourself. If I were to pick one word to describe The Quarter Storm it would be atmospheric. ![]() ![]() ![]() While the prior book works perfectly well as a standalone, this book adds to their story, further touching on topics related to the justice system’s impact, this time on the formerly incarcerated, many of whom are facing obstacles and societal biases upon their release, whether they’ve been exonerated, as Marcus was at the end of the last book, or if they were truly guilty. ![]() On Air with Zoe Washington is the perfect follow-up to Zoe and Marcus’ story. ![]() But with waning public interest in their story, will anyone still be listening? After all, Zoe knows full well the power of using her voice. Set on finding a solution, Zoe starts a podcast to bring light to the exonerees’ experiences and fundraise for their restaurant. However, starting a new place is much more difficult than it looks, and Marcus is having a harder time re-entering society than anyone expected. When Marcus reveals his dream of opening his own restaurant, Zoe becomes determined to help him achieve it-with her as his pastry chef of course. Now her birth father has finally been released from prison and to an outpouring of community support, so everything should be perfect. ![]() Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus’ name for a crime he didn’t commit. ![]() ![]() ![]() Legends and myths, no matter how epic, no matter how magical, all begin somewhere. Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is kidnapped by a native king with. When he arrives in Harry’s town to ally with the Homelanders against a common enemy, he never expects to set Harry’s destiny in motion: She will ride into battle as a King’s Rider, bearing the Blue Sword, the great mythical treasure, which no one has wielded since Lady Aerin herself. She wishes she might cross the sands and climb the dark mountains where no Homelander has ever set foot, where the last of the old Damarians, the Free Hillfolk, live.Ĭorlath is the golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the legendary Lady Aerin. Summary: Harry, bored with her sheltered life in the remote orange-growing colony of Daria, discovers magic in herself when she is. ![]() She is drawn to the bleak landscape, so unlike the green hills of her Homeland. Harry Crewe is a Homelander orphan girl, come to live in Damar from over the seas. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Rae Carson will delight in discovering the rich world of Damar. New York Times–bestselling and award-winning author Robin McKinley sets the standard for epic fantasy and compelling, complex heroines. ![]() The Blue Sword introduces the desert kingdom of Damar, where magic weaves through the blood and weaves together destinies. The Blue Sword introduces the desert kingdom of Damar, where magic weaves through the blood and weaves together destinies. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hopelesscan be read as a standalone novel but is also book one in the Hopeless series. What is the Best Reading Order for the Hopeless Series? ![]() The Hopeless series by Colleen Hoover comprises 4 books with one additional book related to the series: ![]() How Many Books are in the Hopeless Series? The final books in the series expand the story to include others in their friend group. The first book gives Sky’s story while book two opens up about Holder’s past, giving his story. The Hopeless series follows the love story of Sky and Holder who meet in high school. (Trust me – you’ll want to check out the correct reading order!).īe sure to also check out the rest of the Colleen Hoover book series, all of the Colleen Hoover books in order, or the best Colleen Hoover books ranked if you become a CoHo fan and need to read even more! Hopeless Series Summary: This ultimate guide to the Hopeless series by Colleen Hoover has you covered to determine if it’s a book series worth reading and to make sure that you read all of the books in the right order. ![]() ![]() The Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels with tantalizing romance like Divergent by Veronica Roth, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and Legend by Marie Lu. He promises to help Juliette master her powers and save their dying world. The one person she never thought she could trust. Now she must rely on Warner, the handsome commander of Sector 45. ![]() ![]() But that won’t keep her from trying to take down The Reestablishment once and for all. ![]() With Omega Point destroyed, Juliette doesn’t know if the rebels, her friends, or even Adam are alive. The heart-stopping third installment in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and Hollow City, called “a thrilling, high-stakes saga of self-discovery and forbidden love.” ![]() ![]() ![]() This read very well as a standalone, and I enjoyed the book. This is my first time reading James and this series. ![]() No Cats Allowed by Miranda James is the 7 th book in the Cat in the Stacks series. ![]() Now he and Diesel will have to read between the lines, before Melba is shelved under “G” for guilty… But things take a turn for the worse when a threatening e-mail throws suspicion on Melba.Ĭharlie is convinced that his friend is no murderer, especially when he catches sight of a menacing stranger lurking around the library. With enemies aplenty, the suspect list is long when Dillard’s body is discovered in the library. But his biggest offense is declaring all four-legged creatures banned from the stacks. The new library director, Elwyn Dillard, is a brash, unfriendly Yankee who’s on a mission to cut costs-and his first targets are the archive and the rare book collection.Īs annoying as a long-overdue book, Dillard quickly raises the hackles of everyone on staff, including Charlie’s fiery friend Melba-whom Dillard wants to replace with someone younger. Springtime in Mississippi is abloom with beauty, but the library’s employees are too busy worrying to stop and smell the flowers. In the latest mystery in the New York Times bestselling Cat in the Stacks series, librarian Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat Diesel must clear a friend when the evidence is stacked against her… ![]() No Cats Allowed by Miranda James – a Review ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It has since been applied to other subjective artistic endeavors. It is an energetic first-person participatory writing style in which the author is a protagonist, and it draws its power from a combination of social critique and self-satire. The word "gonzo" is believed to have been first used in 1970 to describe an article about the Kentucky Derby by Hunter S. Gonzo journalism is a style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story using a first-person narrative. It has since evolved into a symbol for gonzo journalism. Thompson's 1970 campaign for sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado. The "Gonzo fist", characterized by two thumbs and four fingers holding a peyote button, was originally used in Hunter S. ![]() ![]() Like the sea it sings of, this story has a strong pull. ![]() I found myself unable to set it down!, This enjoyable read will entertain and be a great fit for collections where fairy-tale retellings are popular., "An atmospheric twist on the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale." - Kirkus Reviews "Henning's dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. ![]() ![]() Fans of twisted fairy tales will find plenty to love.", Deftly transforming a fairy tale into a richly layered exploration of culture and relationships, Henning tells the origin story of the Sea Witch from Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid.', Henning's dive into Little Mermaid lore is equal parts dark and tantalizing. All hail a new Queen of the Sea! Mystery, romance and revenge sweep you in-and there is magic on every page., "This spin on "The Little Mermaid" is full of plot twists and heart-in-throat action. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There, they are forced to run, threatened by rats sent by Dee, which is thwarted by Flamel and Scathach. Also, if they do not retrieve the Codex, Dee will summon the Dark Elders to destroy the world and return to an age in which humans are but slaves and food.įlamel quickly takes Sophie and Josh to a hideout to enlist the aid of Scathach, a powerful Next Generation Elder. Both Flamels need the Codex to make the elixir of life, or they will age rapidly and die within a month. Dee also uses magic and takes the Codex by force while Josh is holding it – resulting in two pages being left behind "The Final Summoning" pages that Dee needs to raise the Dark Elders, the beings whom Dee serves, and who have kept him immortal for several hundred years. He discovers that Nick is not an ordinary bookseller, but is the medieval and the legendary alchemist, Nicholas Flamel, being kept alive by making the elixir of life (a secret from the Codex) for him and his wife, Perenelle. Josh witnesses both Nick and Perry using magic. Sophie and Josh Newman are 15-year-old twins who are working at their summer jobs in The Coffee Cup in San Francisco (Sophie works at The Coffee Cup, Josh works at the bookstore on the other side of the street) when a mysterious man, John Dee, comes into the bookstore for a book, the Codex – or Book of Abraham the Mage. ![]() |