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Series
Publisher
Mariner Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A collection of the year's best short stories, selected by National Book Award finalist Min Jin Lee and series editor Heidi Pitlor. Min Jin Lee, author of the highly acclaimed National Book Award Finalist Pachinko, selects twenty stories out of thousands that represent the best examples of the form published the previous year.
Author
Publisher
Expertengruppe Verlag
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Then the family increases, and there is a new sibling in the family, this means changes for all family members. This particularly affects our children. Because they are young, they are possibly about to have the first crisis in their lives as a result of the new arrival. This book will help you to manage these changes in the best way possible. It will explain what sibling relationships are based on, why siblings quarrel and what you can do about...
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Teen sleuths Nancy Drew and brothers Frank and Joe Hardy are back doing what they do best: singing and solving crimes. Features 22 episodes, featurettes, and 7 of Shaun Cassidy's best-known songs, including Hey Deanie and That's Rock 'N Roll.
64) Dark carousel
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The moment Charlotte Vintage walks into his club, Tariq Asenguard's blood is set on fire. The ancient Carpathian had given up hope of finding his lifemate, but now he will do anything to make Charlotte his own. What Tariq doesn't know is that Charlotte is using herself and her best friend as bait--to try to draw out the bloodthirsty killers who have already murdered Charlotte's brother and mentor. Charlotte is familiar with Tariq. Not only is he...
65) The wager
Author
Series
The bet romances (Rachel Van Dyken) volume 2
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
"What is it about a junior-high crush that can send an otherwise intelligent woman into a tailspin? TV reporter Char Lynn wishes she knew. Jake Titus is too rich, too handsome, too arrogant: a trifecta that once lured Char into the best night-and worst morning-after-of her life. Now they've been thrown together in a wedding party. It's awkward, but survivable . . . until Jake stops acting like a jerk, and starts acting like the man she'd always hoped...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Katie was Jude's favorite person in the world. And not many brothers say that about their sister and mean it. But to Jude, Katie was everything--the person who made him learn how to say "I love you" in every language, who performed dramatic readings of Romeo and Juliet, who obsessed over every item on the diner menu looking for the most authentic diner meal. The one who called him "Jude Banks, Superhero," because to her, Jude was the best. She was...
Author
Series
Cane Brothers volume 3
Publisher
Bloom Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever heard of a man-in-waiting? Yeah, not many have, Breaker Cane included. But his best friend, Lia Fairweather-Fern, can't get married without some extra help. That's why she's recruited him to take on the snarling beast that's her soon-to-be monster-in-law, Mrs. Beaver. For some reason, the groom's mother seems to have never heard the phrase, "What the bride wants, the bride gets." Lucky for Lia, Breaker has, and he accepts the challenge....
Author
Publisher
[CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform]
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"What would you do if the hottest man on earth made you an offer you couldn't refuse? What if it was the offer of a lifetime? The sort of offer that would make you blush as he offered you whatever you wanted to make you accept. What if the offers were so spicy, so naughty, so scandalous that you wouldn't even want to tell your best friend? If you were me, you would say yes. There are three things you should know. His name is TJ Walker. He's 28, hot...
70) Bone tree
Author
Publisher
Blue Bronco Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Elsie battles a terrifying ghost to keep her best friend around forever. But does forever have too much of a cost? Elsie's best friend, Roman, is dying. But Roman has a plan to escape death. He wants to be resurrected through the powers of the Bone Tree and the curse of the Woman in White, Mary Simon, whose body lies beneath the tree. Terrified, yet determined not to lose him. Elsie promises Roman to summon Mary's ghost and the powers of the Bone...
Author
Series
Highland Falls volume 6
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Highland Falls police officer Emma Scott is a workaholic who doesn't do small talk, hugs, or anything else touchy-feely. Ever since her fiancé's death over a year ago, Emma's been sleepwalking through life, and her family is growing increasingly worried about her. Enter Josh Callahan, her brother's best friend. Josh is obnoxiously good-looking and, even more annoyingly, in a perpetually cheerful mood. Though he may drive her crazy, his suggestion...
72) The Seers
Author
Series
Haunting of Hawthorne Harbor volume 1
Publisher
Claw, an imprint of Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The first day of Mary Paine's junior year is hard. Her brother Paul has just died and she's estranged from her best friend James. Even worse, she is seeing people who others say are not really there! One bright spot are three new kids, Abigail, Thomas, and Daniel. Dan asks Mary on a date and she learns that she--and they--are Seers. They can see ghosts! But who are these new kids and what are they doing in Hawthorne Harbor?
Publisher
Cinedigm/Random Media
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Film adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's novel follows daughter of a well-to-do family in 1948 Manhattan. Fifteen-year-old Camilla Dickinson, leads a sheltered life in New York City until her parents' marriage begins to fall apart. When Camilla meets her best friend's rebellious brother Frank she finds a way to escape her troubles. As her relationship with Frank deepens, Camilla discovers a world outside of her own and begins to understand a little...
74) Debt collectors
Publisher
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Debt collectors French and Sue get to work doing what they do best, cracking skulls and breaking bones, as they chase down the various lowlifes who owe money to their boss, Tommy. They're summoned to Las Vegas to collect from a dirty casino owner. Meanwhile, a notorious drug kingpin is on the warpath to kill French and Sue to avenge his brother's death. Facing danger from all angles, the pair will have no other choice but to fight their way out of...
75) Hot Alphas
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Four sexy short stories featuring four hot alpha heroes, headlined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lora Leigh. In Erin's Kiss by Lora Leigh, ex-Marine Turk has become Erin's sworn protector. The target of her CIA-operative brother's foes, Turk is the only port Erin has to cling to in a storm. He promised her brother long ago never to touch her--but how can he resist a woman who aches to be with him as much as he burns for her? In misTaken...
77) Sort of super
Author
Series
Sort of super volume 1
Publisher
Aladdin
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Eleven-year-old Wyatt Flynn had something amazing happen to him: he got superpowers! Good ones too, like super-flight, super-strength, and super-speed. The only problem? Wyatt got his superpowers totally by mistake, and his dad--who's been overprotective since Wyatt's mom disappeared--thinks he's too young for them and worries what would happen if everyone found out. So he makes Wyatt hide his powers. Keeping such a huge secret from his best friends...
Author
Publisher
Viking Canada
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Gordie Howe may have been the greatest player in the history of hockey, but greatness was never defined by goals or assists in the Howe household. Greatness meant being the best person you could be, not the best player on the ice. Unlike his two brothers, Murray Howe failed in his attempt to follow in his father's footsteps to become a professional athlete. Yet his failure brought him to the realization that his dream wasn't really to be a pro hockey...
Author
Publisher
Lauren Landish
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
He needs a wife. I need a husband It's just temporary... what could go wrong? I've always wanted the fairy tale wedding. Not for the princess perfect dress or big party, but for Papa. My grandfather. The only father figure I've ever known. It's his dying wish to walk me down the aisle. Gee, no pressure. But I can grant that wish...I just have to fake being head over heels in love with Ross Andrews, my best friend's big brother whom I embarrassingly...