Return : an Innkeeper's World Story

Return : an Innkeeper's World Story
Author: Peter S. Beagle
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781596063099

The wanderer Soukyan chooses to confront his past after the latest attack by a trio of assassins in this novella set in the world of The innkeeper's song.

Stories to Caution the World

Stories to Caution the World
Author:
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 792
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0295801298

Stories to Caution the World is the first complete translation of Jingshi tongyan, the second of Feng Menglong's three collections of stories which were pivotal in the development of Chinese vernacular fiction. These tales, whose importance in the Chinese literary canon and in world literature is without question, have been compared to Boccaccio's Decameron and the stories of A Thousand and One Nights. Peopled with scholars, emperors, ministers, generals, and a gallery of ordinary men and women in their everyday surroundings -- merchants and artisans, prostitutes and courtesans, matchmakers and fortune-tellers, monks and nuns, servants and maids, thieves and imposters -- the stories in this collection provide a vivid panorama of the bustling world of imperial China before the end of the Ming dynasty. Feng Menglong collected popular stories from a variety of sources (some dating back centuries) and circulated them via the flourishing seventeenth-century publishing industry. He not only saved them from oblivion but elevated the status of vernacular literature and provided material for authors of the great late-Ming and Qing novels to draw upon. As in their translation of the first collection of Feng's trilogy, Stories Old and New, Shuhui and Yunqin Yang include all forty stories as well as Feng's interlinear and marginal comments and all of the verse woven throughout the stories. For other titles in the collection go to http://www.washington.edu/uwpress/books/ming.html

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill Book #1)

The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill (Tales from Ivy Hill Book #1)
Author: Julie Klassen
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 490
Release: 2016-12-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441230629

First Series from Bestselling Author Julie Klassen! The lifeblood of the Wiltshire village of Ivy Hill is its coaching inn, The Bell. But when the innkeeper dies suddenly, his genteel wife, Jane Bell, becomes the reluctant owner. Jane has no notion of how to run a business. However, with the town's livelihood at stake and a large loan due, she must find a way to bring new life to the inn. Despite their strained relationship, Jane turns to her resentful mother-in-law, Thora, for help. Formerly mistress of The Bell, Thora is struggling to find her place in the world. As she and Jane work together, they form a measure of trust, and Thora's wounded heart begins to heal. When she encounters two men from her past, she sees them--and her future--in a different light. With pressure mounting from the bank, Jane employs innovative methods to turn the inn around, and puzzles over the intentions of several men who seem to have a vested interest in the place. Will her efforts be enough to save The Bell? And will Thora embrace the possibility of a second chance at love?

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection

The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection
Author: Gardner Dozois
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 767
Release: 2011-07-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 142998306X

In the new millennium, what secrets lay beyond the far reaches of the universe? What mysteries belie the truths we once held to be self evident? The world of science fiction has long been a porthole into the realities of tomorrow, blurring the line between life and art. Now, in The Year's Best Science Fiction: Twenty-Eighth Annual Collection the very best SF authors explore ideas of a new world. This venerable collection of short stories brings together award winning authors and masters of the field such as Robert Reed, Alastair Reynolds, Damien Broderick, Carrie Vaughn, Ian R. MacLeod and Cory Doctorow. And with an extensive recommended reading guide and a summation of the year in science fiction, this annual compilation has become the definitive must-read anthology for all science fiction fans and readers interested in breaking into the genre.

Sweep of the Blade

Sweep of the Blade
Author: Ilona Andrews
Publisher: NYLA
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1641971045

Maud Demille is a daughter of Innkeepers—a special group who provide ‘lodging’ to other-planetary visitors—so she knows that a simple life isn't in the cards. But even Maud could never have anticipated what Fate would throw at her. Once a wife to a powerful vampire knight, Maud and her young daughter, Helen, were exiled with him for his treachery to the desolate, savage planet of Karhari. Karhari killed her husband, and Maud—completely abandoned by his family—has spent over a year avenging his debts. Rescued by her sister Dina, she's sworn off all things vampire. Except... In helping Dina save the world, she met Arland, the Marshal of House Krahr, one of the most powerful vampire houses. One thing led to another and he asked for her hand in marriage. She declined. Arland is not used to hearing the word ‘no;’ and try as she might, Maud can't just walk away from Arland. It doesn't help that being human is a lot harder for Maud than being a vampire. To sort it all out, she accepts his invitation to visit his home planet. House Krahr is extremely influential and Maud knows that a woman—a human, with a very questionable past—who's turned down a proposal from its most beloved son won't get a warm reception. Maybe she’s not sure about marrying Arland, but House Krahr isn’t going to decide for her. Maud Demille has never run from a fight, and House Krahr will soon discover that there's a lot more to Maud than they’re expecting.

The Innkeeper Chronicles, Volume 1

The Innkeeper Chronicles, Volume 1
Author: Ilona Andrews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-05-31
Genre: Hotelkeepers
ISBN: 9781596068360

Subterranean Press is pleased to present, from NYT #1 bestselling author Ilona Andrews, an omnibus of the first three novels in the Innkeeper series. Our edition will be huge (over 760 pages), with an original full-color wraparound dust jacket, as well as full-color and black-and-white interior illustrations by Doris Mantair.

A World Full of Nature Stories

A World Full of Nature Stories
Author: Angela McAllister
Publisher: World Full Of
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0711266476

50 classic nature stories from Angela McAllister are brought to life with sumptuous illustrations from Hannah Bess Ross, making this an anthology to treasure for a lifetime and celebrating nature and getting outdoors.

The Innkeeper

The Innkeeper
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2011-09-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433530287

Only two weeks from his crucifixion, Jesus has stopped in Bethlehem. He has returned to visit someone important—the innkeeper who made a place for Mary and Joseph the night he was born. But his greater purpose in coming is to pay a debt. What did it cost to house the Son of God? John Piper shares a tale of what might have been through the story-poem of an innkeeper whose life was forever altered by the arrival of the Son of God. Ponder the sacrifice that was made that night. Celebrate Jesus's birth and the power of his resurrection. And encounter the hope his life gives you for today—and for eternity. This imaginative story has been redesigned and makes a great gift for families.

Sweep with Me

Sweep with Me
Author: Ilona Andrews
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2020-01-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781641971379

A charming, short novella in the Innkeeper Chronicles, from #1 New York Timesbestselling author, Ilona Andrews. Thank you for joining us at Gertrude Hunt, the nicest Bed and Breakfast in Red Deer, Texas, during the Treaty Stay. As you know, we are honor-bound to accept all guests during this oldest of innkeeper holidays and we are expecting a dangerous guest. Or several. But have no fear. Your safety and comfort is our first priority. The inn and your hosts, Dina Demille and Sean Evans, will defend you at all costs. [But we hope we don't have to.] Every winter, Innkeepers look forward to celebrating their own special holiday, which commemorates the ancient treaty that united the very first Inns and established the rules that protect them, their intergalactic guests, and the very unaware/oblivious people of [planet] Earth. By tradition, the Innkeepers welcomed three guests: a warrior, a sage, and a pilgrim, but during the holiday, Innkeepers must open their doors to anyone who seeks lodging. Anyone. All Dina hopes is that the guests and conduct themselves in a polite manner. But what's a holiday without at least one disaster?

The Innkeeper’s Journey

The Innkeeper’s Journey
Author: Samuel Carter
Publisher: Samuel Carter
Total Pages: 194
Release:
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

In the bustling yet modest town of Bethlehem, Ezra, a quiet, unassuming innkeeper, finds himself at the center of a miraculous and life-changing event. A kind-hearted but ordinary man, Ezra has devoted his life to his family and his humble inn, welcoming weary travelers and offering them a warm place to rest. With the Roman census bringing a flood of visitors to the small town, Ezra’s days have become a whirlwind of responsibilities. His inn, once a peaceful refuge, is filled to capacity, leaving him exhausted yet quietly fulfilled. But one night, a young couple arrives on his doorstep, seeking shelter. The husband, Joseph, is worn from travel, while his young wife, Mary, is nearing childbirth. Despite his compassion, Ezra faces the painful reality that his inn is completely full. With a heavy heart, he offers them the only space he has left: a simple, quiet stable out back. Little does he know, this seemingly small act of kindness will become the beginning of a profound journey. Over the next few days, Ezra encounters mysterious visitors drawn to the young couple and the newborn child in his stable. Shepherds arrive, breathless and awestruck, recounting visions of angels who spoke of the child as a savior. Not long after, wise men from distant lands appear, guided by a radiant star, bearing gifts for the child they believe to be a king. Through these encounters, Ezra’s skepticism begins to wane, replaced by a deep, unexplainable sense of wonder.