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A clockwork orange first edition5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Unique copy for the Burgess-Clockwork Orange fan or collector. Laid-in is a promotional flyer for a West End play SIGNED by CLIVE FRANCIS (played 'Lodger') another promotional flyer for a London play SIGNED by WARREN CLARKE (played 'Dim') a card SIGNED by MARGARET TYZACK (played 'Conspirator') plus a B&W photo SIGNED by CAROL DRINKWATER (played 'Nurse Feeley'). Attached to half-title page is B&W photo SIGNED by MIRIAM KARLIN (played 'Catlady'). Attached to front end page is a card SIGNED (inscribed) by MALCOLM McDOWELL (played 'Alex' in the film). Also: From the 1971 Stanley Kubrick movie version of the novel are several signed items from the original cast. SIGNED by Anthony Burgess on a bookplate affixed to title page (signature only). ![]() With an explanatory introduction by the author. 1st Edition/1st Printing Thus.-complete number line (The New American Edition-complete with 'Missing' Last Chapter- April 1987). ![]()
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The Engineered Throne by Megan Derr5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() The story took centre stage which was excellent. The characters were the problem, I couldn't imagine them in my head. However, as a novice to me it worked well. ![]() I understand those who probably read this genre more actively will find it's not as original or developed as others. The setting, the prose and the politics were very well developed. After all not all are to my taste.The Engineered Throne has enough of everything in my eyes but it does lack that extra spark. I'm not going go through every book she's written. more ost are incredibly dull or it gets bogged down with a million side characters or it goes slightly crazy and authors throw as much bullshit as they can to make it a "dark and edgy".Megan Derr has an extensive back log and I have hardly made a dent. Review 2: I have read my fair share of arranged marriages and the likes in my time as an avid M/M consumer. Not a crown prince of course, but he's going to be a part of the royal family anyway.He didn't expect it will make him responsible for the whole country, winning a war, standing unbreakable above the ruins and helping to rebuild them.I liked the story thought it could heve been better written and the miscommunication between the main characters was getting at my nerves at times.I loved the dragons, they were sweet, especially the Vellen's one. It comes as surprise that he's to marry a prince from the enemy kingdom. He never hoped nor wanted to be more or have an important position on the court. Review 1: Vellen is fist and formost a soldier and engineer. ![]()
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The thief megan whalen5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Megan Whalen Turner weaves Gen’s stories and Gen’s story together with style and verve in a novel that is filled with intrigue, adventure, and surprise. Their journey toward the treasure is both dangerous and difficult, lightened only imperceptibly by the tales they tell of the old gods and goddesses. What Gen is interested in is anyone’s guess. The magus is interested only in the theif’s abilities. To attain it for his king, he needs a skillful thief, and he selects Gen from the king’s prison. The king’s scholar, the magus, believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure. You can read this before The Thief (The Queen’s Thief, #1) PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book The Thief (The Queen’s Thief, #1) written by Megan Whalen Turner which was published in. Brief Summary of Book: The Thief (The Queen’s Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner ![]()
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It's a little life5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() The gripping narrative tracks the deeply intertwined lives of four men over a period of more than 30 years – there’s actor Willem, visual artist JB, architect Malcolm and Jude, a lawyer with a past shrouded in mystery. ★★★★★ This is Van Hove at his best, theatre that leaves an ineradicable mark. In A Little Life, van Hove and his extraordinary ensemble of actors take on a modern classic with a similarly grand scope that dives into timeless themes of ambition, privilege, cruelty and power. Working with Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (formerly Toneelgroep Amsterdam), van Hove is renowned for his epic productions and Adelaide Festival audiences will remember two of his finest – the celebrated Shakespeare cycles Roman Tragedies and Kings of War. No other director in recent memory has created unique theatre experiences quite like Ivo van Hove. ![]() No other novel in recent memory has captivated and moved millions of readers quite like Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Life. ![]()
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Scott sigler generations trilogy5/12/2023 ![]() With only one another to depend on, they searched for answers and found the truth about their terrifying fate. They faced an empty, unknown place of twisting tunnels and human bones. She and the other young people she was chosen to lead awoke in strange coffins with no memory of their names or their pasts. Savage-or Em, as she is called-has made a bewildering and ominous discovery. “If it’s war they want, they messed with the wrong girl.” Once again Em's group is caught in a race against time, but will they survive this time as the challenges become more life-threatening both on the outside as well as in the inside? ![]() But this planet turns out to be challenging and deathly as a new nemesis threatens the whole group in this new land. ![]() Scott Sigler, the New York Times best-selling author, pens the next book from his The Generations Trilogy called, Alight that unfolds the story of Em and other survivors who woke up from a closed coffin in a strange and horrifying place, later finding out that they were going to land on a strange planet called, Omeyocan. ![]()
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A very punchable face by colin jost5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() If there’s one trait that makes someone well suited to comedy, it’s being able to take a punch-metaphorically and, occasionally, physically.įrom growing up in a family of firefighters on Staten Island to commuting three hours a day to high school and “seeing the sights” (like watching a Russian woman throw a stroller off the back of a ferry), to attending Harvard while Facebook was created, Jost shares how he has navigated the world like a slightly smarter Forrest Gump. In Colin Jost’s new memoir, A Very Punchable Face. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Cosmopolitan Told with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, A Very Punchable Face reveals the brilliant mind behind some of the dumbest sketches on television, and lays bare the heart and humor of a hardworking guywith a face you can’t help but want to punch. In the intervening years, there’s been a lot of speculation about why Che replaced Strong, but there’s never been a definitive answer. Now I just want to kick him in the balls.”-Larry David “I always wanted to punch his face before I read this book.
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Living In Italy by Stef Smulders5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Lastly, although he used the caps-lock more than necessary, his tone was generally balanced, and he seemed sincerely interested in helping fellow Americans avoid a catastrophic, life-altering decision.ġ5 Dishes to be Savoured on Your Trip to Italy ![]() Third, he has a good job a rare condition among American expats in Italy. Secondly, he lives in The Veneto, so the Italian stereotypes associated with “only” Southern Italy are not valid. First of all, the post’s original author was a disillusioned Italian-American-BUT he grew up speaking Italian with his native-born Italian parents, so he was not totally clueless when he arrived (like I was). However, it also carried a bit more credibility, for a few reasons. I guess if anything made this post somewhat unique was that it was mostly civil, and the insults were minimal from both sides. There was nothing terribly remarkable about this particular thread-its themes were common in this debate: the frustrating challenges of American expats dealing with life in Italy. I came across a discussion a couple weeks ago in a Facebook Group called Americans Living in Italy. ![]()
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Tangled Hearts by Catherine Vale5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() James Brock lived the past ten years without the woman he loves. If you run from love, you're asking for a chase. ![]() But when some serious predators come sniffing around her research, Sophia will have to find out what she’s really made of, and Chase will have to decide if he’s man-or wolf-enough to make things permanent… For Chase, this is his wildest fantasy come true-to finally get his hands on the curvy, caramel-skinned Latina. So why, all of a sudden, does she stare at him like a wolf in heat? And what smells like cat?When she experiences her first mating heat, Sophia isn’t prepared for the new feelings she’s experiencing, and her secret desire for Chase refuses to remain under wraps. ![]() He can’t stop thinking about the human’s sexy body or how badly he wants to get her naked. But in her excitement over her discovery-dancing in the lab is never a good idea-she has a teeny little accident with the samples, one canine, one feline, and winds up landing on the syringes, pointy side up.Werewolf Chase is head over heels in lust with Sophia. Only the hottest sex can cool a wolf in heat.After her sister is bitten by a werewolf, geneticist Sophia Reece begins researching shape-shifters and isolates a gene she calls Furry Beast-FB for short. ![]()
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Fiona figg mysteries in order5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() A refreshing lark.” -Keenan Powell, author of the award-nominated Maeve Malloy Mysteries. “The Fiona Figg mysteries are a perfect blend of wit, fun, and intrigue.” -Debra Goldstein, Author of the Sarah Blair Cozy Mysteries“Lushly layered in period detail, this historical mystery delivers twists and turns in a lighthearted tale of suspense and derring-do.”-Muddy Rose Reviews“A fun diversion with an entertaining female lead.” -Kirkus Reviews “A delightful romp through WWI Paris, rich with period detail, effervescent with British resourcefulness, and full of gentle humor reminiscent of early Hollywood zany comedies. “A clever mix of humor and espionage that will keep you turning the pages and laughing all the way!” -Dianne Freeman, author of the award-winning Countess of Harleigh mysteries. ![]() Never underestimate the power of a good hat… or a sharp hatpin.Sent by the War Office to follow the notorious Black Panther, file clerk turned secret agent Fiona Figg is under strict orders not to get too close and not to wear any of her usual “get-ups.”But what self-respecting British spy can resist a good disguise?Within hours of her arrival in Paris, Fiona is up to her fake eyebrows in missing maids, jewel thieves, double agents, and high treason.When Fiona is found dressed as a bellboy holding a bloody paperknife over the body of a dead countess, it’s not just her career that’s on the block.Her next date might be with Madame Guillotine.PRAISE FOR High Treason at The Grand Hotel by Kelly Oliver. ![]()
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God touched john conroe5/12/2023 ![]() ![]() If the reader thinks your central character is a boring meat-head then the story can be completely ruined for that reader. But first person stories mean that your central character must carry the audience with his thoughts and actions. First person stories can be tricky and new authors fall into the trap of this approach since it seems easy. In this case the author has created or otherwise obtained a good idea for an urban fantasy but lacks the ability to create a half decent yarn. ![]() ![]() Too many science fiction/fantasy writers have no real art for story telling and too many lack the technical competence to write even middling quality novels. Has to eat tons of greasy food and do nothing to keep in shape. Loser guy becomes super cop, and also super hot, and also gets a super obsessed girlfriend who is also super strong but ultra loving and cutesy. I kinda felt like, the story could have been better. It's trashy but could definitely be a guilty pleasure I dunno maybe read the next one in the series. What does James Patrick Cronin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?Ĭlear reading, good pronunciation, very listenable voiceĭid God Touched inspire you to do anything? I kept waiting for the main character to put on a fedora and say m'lady. Would you recommend God Touched to your friends? Why or why not? I guess I'd say it's alright if you want something fairly trashy. Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? ![]() |