The Starlight Calliope

The Starlight Calliope
Author: Andrew Hussie
Publisher: SLG Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 9781593620738

Details the adventures of Whistles, a clown in the Starlight Calliope circus, who retains his innocence and optimism even as he is forced to flee after being exposed to the corrupt underworld of the circus.

Star Wars Galactic Storybook

Star Wars Galactic Storybook
Author: Lucasfilm Press
Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781368063562

With six stories from a galaxy far, far away, this treasury features adorable illustrations by Katie Cook on every page, stained edges, and a soft padded cover.

Princess Leia: Royal Rebel (Backstories)

Princess Leia: Royal Rebel (Backstories)
Author: Calliope Glass
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2016-11-29
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1338118196

Discover everything there is to know about Princess Leia in this in-depth biography, filled with illustrations, artifacts, and fast facts.

Whistles Volume One

Whistles Volume One
Author: Andrew Hussie
Publisher: Slave Labor Graphics
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781593622459

Whistles, a clown in the Starlight Calliope circus, was beloved by all. One day an accident nearly cost him his life, and he became exposed to the corrupt underworld of the circus, rife with murder and cannibalism. Forced to flee, he experiences the hardships of the world such as homesickness and prostitution. But his spirit remains bright and optimistic. The six chapter series documents his journeys, and his long quest to return to the circus and his master. Written and Illustrated by Andrew Hussie of Homestuck and MS Paint Adventures, Whistles was his first published graphic novel and it stands alongside other SLG dark humor classics such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Editorial Reviews Review "It's Pinocchio meets Candide meets Kubrick doing funny... Twisted but clever.... the action reaches out and squirts you in the eye." --Mark Moyes, Rue-Morgue magazine "Whistles comes across as one of the strongest and most instantly winning and winsome dark fables I've read since Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, with a similar level of stark and unexpected horror, but a heftier dose of heart and honest character evolution than even that aforementioned classic managed to achieve." --Dave Baxter, Brokenfrontier.com

Notes from The Century Before

Notes from The Century Before
Author: Edward Hoagland
Publisher: Modern Library
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2013-03-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 1588362248

In 1966, Edward Hoagland made a three-month excursion into the wild country of British Columbia and encountered a way of life that was disappearing even as he chronicled it. Showcasing Hoagland’s extraordinary gifts for portraiture—his cast runs from salty prospector to trader, explorer, missionary, and indigenous guide—Notes from the Century Before is a breathtaking mix of anecdote, derring-do, and unparalleled elegy from one of the finest writers of our time.

Days of Blood & Starlight

Days of Blood & Starlight
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2012-11-06
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316215406

An art student and monster's apprentice must decide how far she'll go to avenge her people in this riveting sequel to the mesmerizing, acclaimed book Daughter of Smoke & Bone by National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor -- now with a gorgeous new package! Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a world free of bloodshed and war. This is not that world. Art student and monster's apprentice Karou finally has the answers she has always sought. She knows who she is--and what she is. But with this knowledge comes another truth she would give anything to undo: She loved the enemy and he betrayed her, and a world suffered for it. In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Karou must decide how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, secrets and impossible choices, Days of Blood & Starlight finds Karou and Akiva on opposing sides as an age-old war stirs back to life. While Karou and her allies build a monstrous army in a land of dust and starlight, Akiva wages a different sort of battle: a battle for redemption. For hope. But can any hope be salvaged from the ashes of their broken dream?

Propertius in Love

Propertius in Love
Author: Sextus Propertius
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2002-06-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0520935845

These ardent, even obsessed, poems about erotic passion are among the brightest jewels in the crown of Latin literature. Written by Propertius, Rome's greatest poet of love, who was born around 50 b.c., a contemporary of Ovid, these elegies tell of Propertius' tormented relationship with a woman he calls "Cynthia." Their connection was sometimes blissful, more often agonizing, but as the poet came to recognize, it went beyond pride or shame to become the defining event of his life. Whether or not it was Propertius' explicit intention, these elegies extend our ideas of desire, and of the human condition itself.

The Princess and the Fangirl

The Princess and the Fangirl
Author: Ashley Poston
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1683690974

The Prince and the Pauper gets a Geekerella-style makeover in this witty and heartfelt novel for those who believe in the magic of fandom—now with an excerpt from Bookish and the Beast. Imogen Lovelace is an ordinary fangirl on an impossible mission: to save her favorite Starfield character, Princess Amara, from being killed off. On the other hand, the actress who plays Amara wouldn’t mind being axed. Jessica Stone doesn’t even like being part of the Starfield franchise—and she’s desperate to leave the intense scrutiny of fandom behind. Though Imogen and Jess have nothing in common, they do look strangely similar to one another—and a case of mistaken identity at ExcelsiCon sets off a chain of events that will change both of their lives. When the script for the Starfield sequel leaks, with all signs pointing to Jess, she and Imogen must trade places to find the person responsible. The deal: Imogen will play Jess at her signings and panels, and Jess will help Imogen’s best friend run their booth. But as these “princesses” race to find the script leaker—in each other’s shoes—they’re up against more than they bargained for. From the darker side of fandom to unexpected crushes, Imogen and Jess must find a way to rescue themselves from their own expectations...and redefine what it means to live happily ever after.

Star Wars: Search Your Feelings

Star Wars: Search Your Feelings
Author: Calliope Glass
Publisher: Disney Lucasfilm Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781368027366

Search Your Feelings continues Katie Cook's adorable run of Star Wars primers for young Padawans. Featuring poems and art about different emotions that tie to iconic moments from across the Star Wars saga, this is the perfect book to add to a youngling's growing library.

The Toymakers

The Toymakers
Author: Robert Dinsdale
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2020-01-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1473582253

An enchanting, magical novel set in a mysterious toyshop - perfect for fans of Erin Morgenstern's The Night Circus, Stephanie Garber's Caraval and Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. The Christmas Emporium opens with the first sign of frost . . . It is 1917, and while war wages across Europe, in the heart of London, there is a place of hope and enchantment. The Emporium sells toys that capture the imagination of children and adults alike: patchwork dogs that seem alive, toy boxes that are bigger on the inside, soldiers that can fight battles of their own. Into this family business comes young Cathy Wray, running away from a shameful past. The Emporium takes her in, makes her one of its own. But Cathy is about to discover that the Emporium has secrets of its own . . . Complete your collection with Paris by Starlight, the next novel from the author of the The Toymakers, out now ***** 'This vivid, haunting novel is both vast and intimate. A wonderful and thought-provoking read.' KATHERINE ARDEN, author of The Warm Hands of Ghosts Engaging and enchanting . . . A fairytale for adults, with all the wonder – and terror – that that entails.' GUARDIAN 'There is magic at the heart of The Toymakers, a glittery inventiveness that shimmers through the dark corners of a story about love, war and sibling rivalry.' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'I was gripped, and thrilled, and touched, and above all I was completely swept into the magic of the book . . . Just astonishing' ADAM ROBERTS, author of Jack Glass 'Anyone who’s ever stepped inside a traditional toyshop and marvelled at the wonders on display will instantly be captivated by this book' CULTUREFLY