Mooncakes collector's edition7/4/2023 ![]() The writing is fast and witty, and the representation is off the charts. It’s bite-sized, but it packs a punch of queer paranormal joy. The characters are empathetic and hilarious, and the relationships between them are so sweet. ![]() And the story is so heartwarming and entertaining! Part mystery, part romance, whole paranormal romp, Mooncakes is a captivating story that practically turns its own pages. The artwork is beautiful and cheeky, with expressive, evocative coloring and atmospheric detail. This graphic novel is an absolute delight. It tells the story of Nova Huang, a hard-of-hearing witch working at her aunt’s magical bookshop as she navigates mysterious mystical forces, rabid demons, and the sudden reappearance of her childhood crush Tam Lang, a nonbinary werewolf who needs Nova’s help. ![]() ![]() I’m a curl up with a cozy blanket and a hot cup of tea, watching Gilmore Girls by the light of a sandalwood scented candle while orange and yellow leaves fall outside my window kind of gal.īut somehow, I think this YA graphic novel is perfect for both kinds of autumnal gals. Amazon Affiliate Link | Affiliate LinkĪt the risk of being profoundly cliche (and profoundly redundant as I reviewed a graphic novel last month), I’ve decided to review Mooncakes. ![]()
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ფსიქოპათი by Robert Bloch7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() SIGNED by Robert Bloch directly to his own personal bookplate of a skeleton holding books with a Large RB in the corner. This edition was printed in London 24 years after Bloch first published this landmark piece that ultimately changed film-making thanks to Hitchcock. Bookclub Associates Edition with original ominous, controversial DJ with nude, bloodied legs hanging out from behind a shower curtain. He is best known as the writer of Psycho, the basis for the film of the same name by Alfred Hitchcock. He was the recipient of the Hugo Award, the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Psycho and in 1994 he won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement. Robert Albert Bloch (1917-1994) was a prolific American writer, primarily of crime, horror, fantasy, and science fiction. According to Bloch, Universal Studios loathed the novel, which was intended to critique Hollywood splatter films. The novel was completed before the screenplay was written for the unrelated 1983 film Psycho II. ![]() This is a sequel to the 1959 novel Psycho and follows Norman Bates escapes from a mental asylum and goes on another rampage. ![]() Volume is in fine, unmarked condition unclipped jacket has a small tear upper front edge and very light shelf edge wear. Red weave cloth with black titles front and spine. Published by Whispers Press, Binghamton, 1982. ![]() James bond silverfin7/4/2023 ![]() The novel’s significant theme is the friendship between James and his two best friends, Pritpal and Luke. As he unravels the truth behind Silverfin, James must confront his fears and ultimately embrace his destiny as the future 007. After defeating the beast with help from Jacky’s wild cousin and her pet otter, James discovers that there is more to Silverfin than just money – it has dangerous secrets. With Jacky and his friends by his side, James embarks on a journey that leads him across Loch Silverfin into a secret underwater cave where Silverfin wreaks havoc on their party. She believes that if James can capture Silverfin, he will become “the richest boy in the world.” Jacky tells him about a legend involving a giant silver eel, Silverfin, living in the lake on her father’s property. When James is invited to spend the summer at his uncle’s estate in Scotland, he meets a mysterious young girl named Jacky. ![]() ![]() James Bond is an ordinary young man attending Eton College with his two best friends, Pritpal and Luke. 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![]() ![]() ![]() Announcing the Children's and Young Adult Jhalak Prize Shortlist.Empathy Day steps up a gear as it returns for its seventh year – at a time of great need.20+ Brilliant Books Featuring Unforgettable Deaf or Hard of Hearing Characters for Deaf Awareness Week.Celebrate King Charles III and his Coronation with these Majestic Children's Books.New imprint, Pineapple Lane, launches with seven Ukrainian picture books.Sally Anne Garland and The Art of the Every Day.Fit for a King and May Day Madness! Topical themes to inspire aspiring young writers.The year’s outstanding debut authors for children: shortlist for the 2023 Branford Boase Award announced.Jacqueline Wilson - our Guest Editor of the Month.Branford Boase 2023 – what the judges had to say about the shortlist.Read Hour returns for its third year in the UK with Moomin Characters.In its 20th year, the shortlist for CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) reflects the wealth of talent in children’s poetry. ![]() Olivia missing toy7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() She did some brainstorming and finally remembered playing with the toy at her friend’s house yesterday evening before coming back home. It works almost every time because most items tend to stay close by even after being misplaced. Olivia knew what she needed to do first – think like a detective! The first step towards finding anything you’ve lost is trying to remember where you had it last. ![]() She frantically searched the corners of her room but couldn’t find it anywhere. The same happened with Olivia when she realized her beloved stuffed elephant was nowhere to be seen. ![]() Therefore, losing a toy can be a traumatizing experience for any kid. How Olivia found her missing toy: A Step-by-Step GuideĪs children, we know that our toys are more than just objects – they become our very own companions in life’s little adventures. The book teaches important lessons about problem-solving, persistence, and teamwork as Olivia searches for her lost toy with the help of her family and friends. It tells the story of a young pig named Olivia who loses her favorite stuffed animal, Sir Edwin Snugglesworth. ![]() Olivia and the missing toy is a children’s book written by Ian Falconer. ![]() Haunted House by Rick Wood7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The architectural style most often associated with haunted houses is Victorian. Dickey implies that any discomforting vibe can, subconsciously, create the suspicion of a haunting presence.Ĭertain architectural styles can add to a home’s haunt-ability. a “McMansion”) it tends to become an unsettling aggregation of forms that devour the primary mass and render it as a mere filler piece connecting all the inconsistent and inharmonious supporting elements resulting in disturbing architecture. Properly-scaled homes typically have a “primary mass” with “secondary masses” supporting it. In a recent article in Builder Magazine, Colin Dickey postulates that the size of a home can impact its haunt-factor. Today, however, we are flipping the script! With Halloween just a few days away, we are exploring the opposite what makes a house downright evil, or dare we say … HAUNTED? At WHA we spend most of our day contemplating how to make houses and neighborhoods better. ![]() Skye Blue by Alexa Land7/3/2023 ![]() ![]() Skye Blue is the sixth book in Alexa Land’s best-selling Firsts and Forever series, but each book can also be read as a stand-alone, so jump in anywhere. It includes graphic sex and explicit language. This male/male romance is for ADULT READERS ONLY. Would he?īut what if he really did just meet the love of his life? After all, if either was the one, Skye wouldn’t have feelings for both of them. Two guys both feel so right to the twenty-one-year old art student, but maybe that means they cancel each other out. ![]() Skye was only interested in finally losing his virginity, but he might have found much more than that. Heroes: Skye “Blue” Fleischmann and Darryl “Dare” EvansĪvailable at: Alexa Land, Amazon and Smashwordsīlurb: Sometimes, the road to happily ever after takes you where you least expect it. ![]() |