Christmas Ivy

Christmas Ivy
Author: Judy DuCharme
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1522398414

How can one visit alleviate the trials of the past few years? How can one quilt reveal truths never before realized? It had to be a dream...Her grandparents passed away a few years earlier, but here in the family kitchen on the dawn of Christmas morning, they greet her with the same love and sage advice she grew up with. Their presence captivates reality and brings Ivy to complete confusion.Could this strange visit truly be the provision for which

Cutting Edge

Cutting Edge
Author: Margaret Atwood
Publisher: Akashic Books
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2019-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1617757853

A chilling noir collection featuring fifteen crime and mystery tales and six poems from female authors. Joyce Carol Oates, a queen-pin of the noir genre, has brought her keen and discerning eye to the curation of an outstanding anthology of brand-new top-shelf short stories (and poems by Margaret Atwood!). While bad men are not always the victims in these tales, they get their due often enough to satisfy readers who are sick and tired of the gendered status quo, or who just want to have a little bit of fun at the expense of a crumbling patriarchal society. This stylistically diverse collection will make you squirm in your seat, stay up at night, laugh out loud, and inevitably wish for more. With stories by: Joyce Carol Oates, Margaret Atwood (poems), Valerie Martin, Aimee Bender, Edwidge Danticat, Sheila Kohler, S.A. Solomon, S.J. Rozan, Lucy Taylor, Cassandra Khaw, Bernice L. McFadden, Jennifer Morales, Elizabeth McCracken, Livia Llewellyn, Lisa Lim, and Steph Cha. Praise for Cutting Edge “The indefatigable Joyce Carol Oates gathers a strong list of names . . . . Emerging and established authors provide attention-grabbing short works: especially notable are Edwidge Danticat's story on the quotidian horror of domestic violence, Bernice L. McFadden’s comic take on the appropriation of racial friendship, and Lisa Lim’s illustrations of a grotesque marriage.” —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine “But of course, in the end, it isn't the themes or the innovations on the format of the short story anthology that make the tales collected in Cutting Edge most “feel” as if you were reading Joyce Carol Oates herself. It is the writing. The tight plots and fresh, flowing prose that go about their business until—snap!—the story’s well-oiled mousetrap does its job.” —New York Journal of Books “The 15 stories and six poems in this slim yet weighty all-original noir anthology . . . are razor-sharp and relentless in their portrayal of life, offering snapshots of dysfunction, everyday toil, and brief joy. It is unusual, however, in its scope, zeroing in not only on what the female characters endure but what they dish out . . . . Each story sears but does not cauterize, leaving protagonists and readers raw . . . . Fans of contemporary crime fiction won’t want to miss this one.” —Publishers Weekly

The Haunt of Fear

The Haunt of Fear
Author: Albert B. Feldstein
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2015
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1616557737

Volume 1: "Foreword by Robert Englund -- Volume 2: "Foreword by Tim Sullivan -- Volume 3: "Introduction by Grant Geissman; foreword by Cullen Bunn -- Volume 4: "Introduction by Grant Geissman; foreword by Rob Zombie -- Volume 5: "Foreword by Clive Barker."

Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans
Author: Brenda Jackson
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488030308

Love wasn’t supposed to be a part of the deal… Even a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris’s great-grandmother can’t get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies’ man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting—they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families. But someone forgot to clue in their hearts What happens, though, when Ivy’s plan to get her relatives off her back has an unexpected side effect: getting her into Nolan’s bed? Houston’s number one womanizer may have found the only one who can truly satisfy him, body and soul. But with a man from Ivy’s past determined to be part of her future, both she and Nolan will have to decide what’s fake, what’s real and what’s worth fighting for…

Parwana

Parwana
Author: Durkhanai Ayubi
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1761060392

Vibrant recipes, one family's memories of their homeland and a fascinating insight into Afghanistan's rich heritage. 'Parwana stole my heart' - Diana Henry 'Parwana tells many stories ... it is a celebration: the recipes in it bulge with colour and flavour and life ...' - Nigella Lawson Interwoven with traditional Afghan recipes is one family's story of a region long afflicted by war, but with much more at its heart. Author Durkhanai Ayubi's parents, Zelmai and Farida Ayubi, fled Afghanistan with their young children in 1985, at the height of the Cold War. When their family-run restaurant Parwana opened its doors in Adelaide in 2009, their vision was to share with the world their family memories through the delights of Afghan cuisine, infused with Afghanistan's rich historical culture and traditions of generosity and hospitality, to offer a more complete picture of the country they had left behind. These fragrant and flavourful recipes have been in the family for generations and include rice dishes, dumplings, curries, meats, Afghan pastas, chutneys and pickles, soups and breads, drinks and desserts. Some are everyday meals, some are celebratory special dishes. Each has a story to tell.

The Law and Miss Mary & Hannah's Beau

The Law and Miss Mary & Hannah's Beau
Author: Dorothy Clark
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488035962

Enjoy two stories of strength and hope in days gone by from Love Inspired Historical The Law and Miss Mary by Dorothy Clark Mary Randolph is determined to help St. Louis’s orphans, even if she has to battle with by-the-book police captain Samuel Benton. Sam is merely following through with the city father’s plans. But Miss Randolph’s feisty perseverance gives him second thoughts, reigniting his faith—and showing him how true love can fulfill all their dreams… Hannah’s Beau by Renee Ryan When a foolish elopement threatens her sister’s reputation, actress Hannah Southerland will risk everything to bring her home. Reverend Beau O’Toole agrees to help Hannah find the missing couple, but after that they must separate. Beau’s looking for a traditional wife—which Hannah is not. But could this unconventional woman be his perfect partner—in life and in faith?

The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear Volume 2

The EC Archives: The Haunt of Fear Volume 2
Author: Bill Gaines
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2022-08-16
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1506721133

Don’t you want the Haunt?! Collecting issues #7–12 of the classic terrifying cult horror series, and features gorgeous new digital colors—using Marie Severin’s original palette as a guide, this volume includes unforgettable stories drawn by all-star comic artists Johnny Craig, Graham Ingles, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, George Roussos, Ed Smalle, and Joe Orlando!

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead
Author: Kim Harrison
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0061744514

The second novel in the addictive bestselling supernatural series begun with Dead Witch Walking. To save herself and her vampire roommate, former bounty hunter Rachel Morgan must confront six feet of sheer supernatural seduction—the vampire master—and dark secrets she’s hidden even from herself.

The Darling Family Collection: All Right Here / Better All the Time / They Danced On

The Darling Family Collection: All Right Here / Better All the Time / They Danced On
Author: Carre Armstrong Gardner
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 965
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1496443268

This collection combines all three Darlings novels by Carre Armstong Garnder into one e-book for a great value! #1 All Right Here: Ivy Darling can’t have children of her own, and her husband Nick’s resentment is forcing them apart. And while Ivy has the support and love of her large, close-knit family, Nick’s family has never welcomed her into the fold. When the three children next door are abandoned by their mother, Ivy and Nick take them in for the night. One night becomes several, and suddenly Ivy and Nick find themselves foster parents to the only African-American kids in the town of Copper Cove, Maine. As Ivy grows more attached to the children, Nick refuses to accept their eclectic household as a permanent family. Just as Ivy begins to question whether or not she wants to save her emotionally barren marriage, Nick begins to discover how much Ivy and the children mean to him. But is his change of heart too little, too late? #2 Better All the Time Seraphina Darling has always struggled to stand out. With her weight issues at the forefront of her mind, Sephy prefers to place herself comfortably in the background. But when Sephy’s best friend and older brother announce their engagement, she vows to make a permanent change in her appearance and her life. Meanwhile her younger sister, Amy, lands her dream job: coordinating the restoration of the community theater’s arts programs. As the deadline for the project’s completion approaches, Amy continues to run herself ragged, struggling to delegate and trust anyone but herself. As the Darling sisters move through tragedy and triumph, between shadows and the limelight, each must find a path into the freedom of who God intended her to be. #3 They Danced On Nothing is more important to Jane Darling than her family. She’s dedicated her life to raising her children, and they all appear to be doing well. She can finally relax and enjoy life. But when her husband becomes seriously ill, Jane finds herself taking on the most difficult role of her life. Laura Darling moved away to escape the expectations of her family. Ever since she went through rehab, they watch her like a hawk. Now she has a good job, new friends, and no one to criticize her or comment on everything she’s doing. But when everything begins to unravel, Laura’s heart turns toward home. Follow the Darling family through triumph and tragedy as they struggle with an uncertain future.