Leave the World Behind

Leave the World Behind
Author: Rumaan Alam
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062667653

Now a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, Myha'la, Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans and Kevin Bacon. Written for the Screen and Directed by Sam Esmail. Executive Producers Barack and Michelle Obama, Tonia Davis, Daniel M. Stillman, Nick Krishnamurthy, Rumaan Alam A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick! Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award in Fiction One of Barack Obama's Summer Reads A Best Book of the Year From: The Washington Post * Time * NPR * Elle * Esquire * Kirkus * Library Journal * The Chicago Public Library * The New York Public Library * BookPage * The Globe and Mail * EW.com * The LA Times * USA Today * InStyle * The New Yorker * AARP * Publisher's Lunch * LitHub * Book Marks * Electric Literature * Brooklyn Based * The Boston Globe A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. From the bestselling author of Rich and Pretty comes a suspenseful and provocative novel keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class. Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped—and unexpected new ones are forged—in moments of crisis. Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter, and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they’ve rented for the week. But a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—it’s their house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept the city. But in this rural area—with the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—it’s hard to know what to believe. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York? Is the vacation home, isolated from civilization, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one other?

Power and Fury

Power and Fury
Author: James Erith
Publisher: Jerico Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2013-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910134007

"This book. This author. The entire series. Uber creativity and style!" Daisy, Archie, and Isabella stumble into an extraordinary quest. To find the source of life itself. The original Garden of Eden. But a primeval force stands in their way... ...and it seeks its revenge from events at the beginning of time. Now, the children of our present must conquer the evils of the past to protect our future. To save us, first they must survive. Pick up your copy of Power & Fury for a roller-coaster ride of adventure, magic, twists and thrills. A book that has delighted thousands of adults and children alike. "Original? Check! Immersive? Check! Thought-provoking ending? Check! This was a meaningful and entertaining read ... finally, a fantasy book whose main focus isn't vampire romance!" -- International Girls and Books "These books should be mandated in schools." “An amazing book and a brilliant choice for our Book Club! We read it, discussed it, loved it .” (Amazon.co.uk) Set in the evocative heart of England amongst the ancient villages of the Yorkshire Moors, you're invited to lose yourself in a startling adventure that welcomes you into a new dimension. Containing Hogwarts-like twists, Da Vinci Code mystery, fantasy elements that fans of CS Lewis, and Phillip Pullman will recognize, try this fresh adventure fantasy series today. "What a story. It's full of life and strife, it'll make you laugh and bring tears to your eyes. Come and get lost in James's world for awhile, you won't regret it." James Erith's Eden Chronicles Books: Truth - A prequel Power & Fury Spider Web Powder Blabisterberry Jelly The Dragon's Game Eyes of Cain The Key Eden Chronicles Books Set: Books 1-3 Eden Chronicles Books Set: Books 4-6 More From Readers of Eden Chronicles: "A fantasy adventure so fresh and richly descriptive. I can see it as a film already." “I was transported to a fabulously exciting, brilliantly written and imaginative world.” "Probably the best British fantasy book and series you've never heard of." “… a roller-coaster adventure with magic spiders, loyal friends, school bullies, gnarly old folk and a lot of water!”

The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection (77 Books in One Volume)

The Secret Agent: Ultimate Spy Collection (77 Books in One Volume)
Author: James Fenimore Cooper
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 13256
Release: 2023-12-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

DigiCat presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The World's Greatest Military Spies and Secret Service Agents (George Barton) My Adventures as a Spy (Robert Baden-Powell) Novels: Robert W. Chambers In Secret The Dark Star The Slayer of Souls The Flaming Jewel John Buchan: The 39 Steps Greenmantle Mr Standfast The Three Hostages The Island of Sheep The Courts of the Morning The Green Wildebeest Huntingtower Castle Gay The House of the Four Winds The Power-House John Macnab The Dancing Floor The Gap in the Curtain Sick Heart River Sing a Song of Sixpence E. Phillips Oppenheim: The Spy Paramount The Great Impersonation Last Train Out The Double Traitor The Spymaster Ambrose Lavendale, Diplomat The Vanished Messenger The Pawns Court The Box With Broken Seals The Great Prince Shan The Devil's Paw The Zeppelin's Passenger The Kingdom of the Blind The Illustrious Prince The Lost Ambassador Mysterious Mr. Sabin The Betrayal The Colossus of Arcadia Erskine Childers: The Riddle of the Sands Joseph Conrad: The Secret Agent John R. Coryell: The Great Spy System William Le Queux: The Great War in England in 1897 The Invasion of 1910 Whoso Findeth a Wife Of Royal Blood Her Majesty's Minister The Under-Secretary The Czar's Spy Spies of the Kaiser The Price of Power Her Royal Highness At the Sign of the Sword Number 70, Berlin The Way to Win The Zeppelin Destroyer Sant of the Secret Service Fred M. White: The Romance of the Secret Service Fund By Woman's Wit The Mazaroff Rifle In the Express The Almedi Concession The Other Side of the Chess-Board Three of Them James Fenimore Cooper: The Spy: A Tale of the Neutral Ground Arthur Conan Doyle: His Last Bow Talbot Mundy: Jimgrim and Allah's Peace The Iblis at Ludd The Seventeen Thieves of El-Kalil The Lion of Petra The Woman Ayisha Affair in Araby A Secret Society Moses and Mrs. Aintree The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb...

MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection – Complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn & Sir Edward Leithen Series in One Premium Edition

MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection – Complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn & Sir Edward Leithen Series in One Premium Edition
Author: John Buchan
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3120
Release: 2024-01-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

John Buchan's 'MYSTERY & ESPIONAGE Ultimate Collection' is a comprehensive compilation of his iconic works, including the complete Richard Hannay, Dickson McCunn, and Sir Edward Leithen series. This collection showcases Buchan's unique blend of mystery, espionage, and adventure, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. Readers will be captivated by the thrilling plots, intricate narratives, and dynamic characters that populate these classic tales, making it a must-read for fans of spy fiction and literary thrillers alike. Buchan's mastery of suspense and his ability to craft compelling narratives ensure that this collection remains a timeless contribution to the genre. With each page turn, readers will be drawn deeper into the intricate webs of intrigue that Buchan expertly weaves, keeping them on the edge of their seats until the very end. This collection serves as a testament to Buchan's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and a pioneer of the espionage genre.

Archie's War

Archie's War
Author: Margi McAllister
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2014-07-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1407152297

An animal story full of adventure. Archie's family work on an aristocratic estate. At the outbreak of WWI, Archie is asked to look after Star, the dog of Master Edward who has been called up to fight. When Archie's older brother runs away to join the army, Archie and Star go on a dangerous journey to bring him home. Will they reach him in time?

Desert Blues

Desert Blues
Author: Bill Albert
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 149763315X

An orphaned teenager moves in with his cocktail-waitress aunt in 1950s Palm Springs, in a novel with “its full share of hilarious, and touching, moments” (Booklist). “Swinging from poignant drama to edgy satire to farce, Albert’s moving and funny first novel pairs an awkward orphaned adolescent immersed in 1950s rock ’n’ roll and an unconventional ‘kept’ woman. In 1957, confused, taciturn and fat 15-year-old Harold Abelstein, survivor of a car crash that killed his parents, goes to live with his Aunt Enid, a Palm Springs, Calif., cocktail waitress whose flowery perfumes, loud talk and constant pinching and touching make him uncomfortable. Enid’s rent and car are provided gratis by her part-time lover, incredibly self-absorbed Archie Blatt, a St. Louis garment manufacturer who pops in a few times a year to escape his invalid wife and teenage daughters. Though resenting her dependence, Enid faces a bigger problem when her manipulative, self-pitying father, Abe, who walked out on the family 25 years ago, suddenly reappears, shabby, reeking of whiskey and terminally ill. Tensions snap as Abe grows ever sicker and then Archie shows up, forcing four disparate souls to fitfully coexist under one roof. With a fine ear for dialogue, Albert perfectly captures a time and place—and the emotional chafing between family members who can't help but care for one another, despite themselves.” —Publishers Weekly