Directions to the Beach of the Dead

Directions to the Beach of the Dead
Author: Richard Blanco
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2005
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 9780816524792

In his second book of narrative, lyric poetry, Richard Blanco explores the familiar, unsettling journey for home and connections, those anxious musings about other lives: ÒShould I live here? Could I live here?Ó Whether the exotic (ÒIÕm struck with Maltese fever ÉI dream of buying a little Maltese farmÉ) or merely different (ÒToday, home is a cottage with morning in the yawn of an open windowÉÓ), he examines the restlessness that threatens from merely staying put, the fear of too many places and too little time. The words are redolent with his Cuban heritage: Marina making mole sauce; T’a Ida bitter over the revolution, missing the sisters who fled to Miami; his father, especially, Òhis hair once as black as the black of his oxfordsÉÓ Yet this is a volume for all who have longed for enveloping arms and words, and for that sanctuary called home. ÒSo much of my life spent like this-suspended, moving toward unknown places and names or returning to those I know, corresponding with the paradox of crossing, being nowhere yet here.Ó Blanco embraces juxtaposition. There is the Cuban Blanco, the American Richard, the engineer by day, the poet by heart, the rhythms of Spanish, the percussion of English, the first-world professional, the immigrant, the gay man, the straight world. There is the ennui behind the question: why cannot I not just live where I live? Too, there is the precious, fleeting relief when he can write "ÉI am, for a moment, not afraid of being no more than what I hear and see, no more than this:..." It is what we all hope for, too.

Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States [2 volumes]

Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States [2 volumes]
Author: Emmanuel S. Nelson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 827
Release: 2009-07-14
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 031334860X

In this two-volume work, hundreds of alphabetically arranged entries survey contemporary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and queer American literature and its social contexts. Comprehensive in scope and accessible to students and general readers, Encyclopedia of Contemporary LGBTQ Literature of the United States explores contemporary American LGBTQ literature and its social, political, cultural, and historical contexts. Included are several hundred alphabetically arranged entries written by expert contributors. Students of literature and popular culture will appreciate the encyclopedia's insightful survey and discussion of LGBTQ authors and their works, while students of history and social issues will value the encyclopedia's use of literature to explore LGBTQ American society. Each entry is written by an expert contributor and lists additional sources of information. To further enhance study and understanding, the encyclopedia closes with a selected general bibliography of print and electronic resources for student research.

Camino del Sol

Camino del Sol
Author: Rigoberto González
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2022-09-20
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0816550786

Since 1994, the Camino del Sol series has been one of the premier vehicles for Latina/o literary voices. Launched under the auspices of Chicana/o luminary Ray Gonzalez, it quickly established itself in both the Latina/o community and the publishing world as it garnered awards for its outstanding writing. Featuring both established writers and first-time authors, Camino del Sol has published poetry and prose that convey something about the Latina/o experience—works that tap into universal truths through a distinct cultural lens. This volume celebrates fifteen years of books by bringing together some of the series’ best work, such as poetry from Francisco X. Alarcón, fiction from Christine Granados, and nonfiction from Luis Alberto Urrea. These voices echo the entire spectrum of Latina/o writing, from Chicana/o to Puerto Rican to Brazilian-American, and take in themes ranging from migration to gender. Awards bestowed upon Camino del Sol titles include the PEN/Beyond Margins Award to Richard Blanco’s Directions to the Beach of the Dead; Before Columbus Foundation American Book Awards to Diana García’s When Living Was a Labor Camp and Luis Alberto Urrea’s Nobody’s Son; International Latino Book Awards to Pat Mora’s Adobe Odes and Kathleen Alcalá’s The Desert Remembers My Name; the Premio Aztlán literary prize to Sergio Troncoso’s The Last Tortilla; and the PEN Oakland-Josephine Miles National Literary Award to Kathleen de Azevedo’s Samba Dreamers. All of these works are represented in this outstanding collection. In a short span of time, Camino del Sol has cultivated an admirable and sizeable list of distinguished contemporary authors—and even garnered the first National Book Critics Circle Award for a Chicana/o for Juan Felipe Herrera’s Half of the World in Light. Camino del Sol: Fifteen Years of Latina and Latino Writing is a benchmark for the series and a wonderful introduction to the world of Latina/o literature.

Dead Beat

Dead Beat
Author: Patricia Hall
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2011-12-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780100795

A tense and gripping mystery set in 1960s London and Liverpool - When photographer Kate O'Donnell takes off for London from swinging Liverpool she has two things in mind: to make a career and to track down her missing older brother. But when she does find a trace of Tom, he's still missing - leaving behind a dead flatmate and some very suspicious cops, including Harry Barnard of the vice squad. Kate determines to clear her brother's name, but her investigations take her on a terrifying journey, and soon she isn't sure if even the charming Barnard can be trusted . . .

Over Maya Dead Body (Serena Jones Mysteries Book #3)

Over Maya Dead Body (Serena Jones Mysteries Book #3)
Author: Sandra Orchard
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2017-07-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493407236

FBI Special Agent Serena Jones arrives on Martha's Vineyard with her family, ready for a little bit of R&R and a whole lot of reminiscing as they celebrate the engagement of an old family friend. But crime doesn't take a vacation, and she's soon entangled in an investigation of a suspicious death tied to an antiquities smuggling ring. When her investigation propels her into danger, Serena must stay the course and solve this case before anyone else dies. But just how is she supposed to do that when the two men in her life arrive on the scene, bringing with them plenty of romantic complications--and even a secret or two? Award-winning author Sandra Orchard keeps readers guessing with this fast-paced mystery laced with romance.

White Elephant Dead

White Elephant Dead
Author: Carolyn Hart
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2009-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061756059

Murder is, surprisingly, not all that uncommon on timy Broward's Rock, an idyllic sea island community off the South Carolina coast. Annie Darling's popular mystery bookshop, Death on Demand, is where the locals come to discuss the juicy details of each criminal offense--under the watchful gaze of a pampered feline prima donna named Agatha. But now Annie's dear friend (and best customer) Henny Brawley stands accused of murdering a Women's Club volunteer-cum-blackmailer. So Annie rouses her husband Max into action, and together they dive into the shark pool of dotty eccentrics and imperious belles who constitute the island's smart set. Because only there can the Darlings prove hapless Henny innocent--by detemining who among the well-heeled had the dirtiest little secret...and would kill to protect it.

Ghosts, Private Eyes & Dead Guys

Ghosts, Private Eyes & Dead Guys
Author: Jennifer Fischetto
Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Fischetto comes a spook-tacular new Gianna Mancini Mystery! Ghost whisperer, Gianna Mancini, is thrilled to accompany her PI boyfriend, Julian, to the annual Halloween costume party hosted by the law firm he works with. She’s even more delighted when he tosses a sheet over his head and goes as her ghost, as a nod to her supernatural gift. How adorable is he? However, things quickly go from sweet to sour when one of the lawyers at the party is killed... by someone wearing Julian’s costume. Gianna fully believes Julian when he tells her someone must have borrowed the disguise when he briefly took it off at the party. But she's about the only one who does believe him, and when Julian is arrested, it's up to her to prove his innocence. With help from a couple of the departed from the other side and two new potential gal-pals, Gianna vows to do everything and anything she can to save the man she loves from a life sentence. Unfortunately the real killer vows to make sure that doesn't happen... even if that means getting Gianna out of the way permanently. Gianna Mancini Mysteries: Lipstick, Lies & Dead Guys (book #1) Miniskirts, Mai Tais & Dead Guys (book #2) Cupcakes, Butterflies & Dead Guys (book #3) Stilettos, Bow Ties & Dead Guys (book #4) Diamonds, Pies & Dead Guys (book #5) Ghosts, Private Eyes & Dead Guys (book #6) Christmas, Spies & Dead Guys (short story in the "Cozy Christmas Shorts" collection) What critics are saying about the Gianna Mancini Mysteries: "Quirky but oh so fun cozy mystery. If you like your cozy mysteries on the humorous side, then look no further!" —Fresh Fiction "Jennifer Fischetto serves up a delicious cozy mystery with this fun ghost story. If you are a fan of the genre this is a fun read that will leave you with a smile." —Night Owl Reviews

The Northern Wars

The Northern Wars
Author: Kelson Hayes
Publisher: Kelson Hayes
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2022-09-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Taking place in the First Era of Northwestern Aerbon between the years 1E75-151, The Northern Wars revolves around several wars spanning that time period. Following the passage of a royal decree in 1E78, King Louis Delaunay IV of the Kingdom of Legion declared a tax upon the hemp that passed through his lands. The people of Ahglor were a hardy folk who grew the stuff to smoke and trade with the elves of Aenor between hunting and farming in the northern reaches of their mountainous country. The King was a fiend for their weed and his men confiscated it at the borders— arresting any who carried the product of the North on their travels to exchange it with the eastern elves of Aenor for the absinthe of their woods. Meanwhile in Aenor, however, a mysterious threat plagued their land. The residents of their coastal towns were disappearing in the night whilst an expedition was being arranged by the Great Chief to explore the lands east across the water.

Well Read, Then Dead

Well Read, Then Dead
Author: Terrie Farley Moran
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2014-08-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0425270289

First in a new series! Nestled in the barrier islands of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers Beach is home to Mary “Sassy” Cabot and Bridget Mayfield—owners of the bookstore café, Read ’Em and Eat. But when they’re not dishing about books or serving up scones, Sassy and Bridgy are keeping tabs on hard-boiled murder. Read ’Em and Eat is known for its delicious breakfast and lunch treats, along with quite a colorful clientele. If it’s not Rowena Gustavson loudly debating the merits of the current book club selection, it’s Miss Augusta Maddox lecturing tourists on rumors of sunken treasure among the islands. It’s no wonder Sassy’s favorite is Delia Batson, a regular at the Emily Dickinson table. Augusta’s cousin and best friend Delia is painfully shy—which makes the news of her murder all the more shocking. No one is more distraught than Augusta, and Sassy wants to help any way she can. But Augusta doesn’t have time for sympathy. She wants Delia’s killer found—and she’s not taking no for an answer. Now Sassy is on the case, and she’d better act fast before there’s any more trouble in paradise. Includes a buttermilk pie recipe!