They bloom in storms

They bloom in storms
Author: Aindrila Sarkar
Publisher: Let's Write Publication
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2024-03-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"They Bloom in Storms," is an anthology which provides the readers with an incredible mix of stories from different authors, all diving into the theme of embracing scars. Each story takes you on a journey with characters dealing with life's curveballs, and it's a beautiful celebration of the strength that comes from our scars. The anthology weaves together a rich tapestry of human experiences, showing how scars aren't just marks but powerful symbols of transformation. From stories that tug at your heartstrings to those uplifting moments of victory, it's the collective display of beauty when people not only accept but also learn and grow from their scars.

We Speak in Storms

We Speak in Storms
Author: Natalie Lund
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0525518002

A powerful and haunting debut novel about friendship, acceptance, and learning to let go as the balance between the living and the dead is upended, perfect for fans of We Were Liars. It's been more than 50 years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois, leaving dozens of teens -- a whole generation of Mercerites -- dead in its wake. So when another tornado touches down in the exact same spot on the anniversary of this small-town tragedy, the town is shaken. For Brenna Ortiz, Joshua Calloway, and Callie Keller, the apprehension is more than just a feeling. Though they seem to share nothing more than a struggle to belong, the teens' paths continue to intersect, bringing them together when they least expect it, and perhaps, when they need it most. Both the living and the dead have secrets and unresolved problems, but they may be able to find peace and move forward--if only they work together. A beautifully told, haunting yet hopeful novel about pushing past the pain, facing the world, and finding yourself. Praise for We Speak in Storms: "A hauntingly atmospheric coming-of-age story . . . with fully realized characters, an empowering message, and a highly satisfying conclusion." --SLJ "A lingering, quietly paced story about the echoes of trauma and the persistence of hope." --Booklist "This suspenseful novel . . . immediately grabs the reader's attention . . . [Readers] will be eager to find out what happens next." --SLC

Storm

Storm
Author: Nicola Skinner
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780008295363

The extraordinarily moving, funny and original new novel from the author of the rapturously acclaimed BLOOM. "You were born raging, Frances Frida Ripley. That's what happens when you're born in a storm." Frances's parents were not prepared for her birth: they had a blanket and an easel and some paint, but not anything useful, like a car or a phone. So it's no wonder Frankie has always had a temper. She was born on a BEACH, in a STORM. What Frances was not prepared for was dying in a freak natural disaster that wiped out her whole town. Waking up 100 years later, Frances finds a whole load of new things to be angry about. And that's before the visitors start turning up, treating her home like it's a tourist attraction. Which it is. Only there are worse people out there than tourists... and they're coming for Frankie. Frankie is about to discover that there are things more important than herself - and that anger has its uses. Because when you have a storm inside you - sometimes the only thing to do is let it out...

Shelter in the Storm

Shelter in the Storm
Author: Laurel Blount
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593200217

In this moving Amish romance, two broken hearts find hope in each other after a terrible loss. Unspeakable tragedy strikes the Amish hamlet of Johns Mill when an unstable Englischer opens fire in the Hochstedler’s General Store. In the aftermath, and under the media’s spotlight, Joseph Hochstedler struggles to hold his shattered family together, drawing unexpected comfort from a faithful childhood friend. Born with a serious heart defect, optimist Naomi Schrock has always longed to live a life of service. She rolls up her sleeves, determined to help Joseph cope with this terrible crisis. But dare she hope that his friendship will finally deepen into love? As the media’s obsession with the Hochstedler shooting escalates, Joseph and Naomi find themselves caught between tradition and compromise, lingering sorrows and uncertain hopes. And in the end, two people who’ve already lost far too much must find the courage to trust their hearts one last time.

When Jackals Storm the Walls

When Jackals Storm the Walls
Author: Bradley P. Beaulieu
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 529
Release: 2021-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0756414636

Now in trade paperback, the fifth book in The Song of the Shattered Sands series--an epic fantasy with a desert setting, filled with rich worldbuilding and pulse-pounding action. The reign of the kings of Sharakhai has been broken. The blood mage, Queen Meryam, now rules the city along with the descendants of the fabled twelve Kings. In the desert, Çeda has succeeded in breaking the asirim's curse. Those twisted creatures are now free, but their freedom comes at great cost. Nalamae, the goddess who aided Çeda, lies dead, slain in battle with her sister goddess. Çeda, knowing Nalamae would have been reborn on her death, sets out on a quest to find her. The trail leads Çeda to Sharakhai where, unbeknownst to her, others are searching for Nalamae as well. Çeda's quest to find her forces her into a terrible decision: work with the Kings or risk Sharakhai's destruction. Whatever her decision, it won't be easy. Sharakhai is once more threatened by the forces of the neighboring kingdoms. As the powers of the desert vie for control of the city, Çeda, her allies, and the fallen Kings must navigate the shifting fates before the city they love falls to the schemes of the desert gods.

Storm clouds at the back of my mind

Storm clouds at the back of my mind
Author: Abhroneel Mukherjee
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2020-05-15
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1648506992

“This book may make you cry, make you fall in love, or maybe even contemplate possibilities wilder than your wildest imaginations.” Storm Clouds at the Back of My Mind is not for everyone; it is not a story of the ages. This book is for you and for me. All my feelings, thoughts and longings, fragmented and whole, await you within these pages— an extension of my consciousness, my very being. I have given material form to all my failings, insecurities, and fears within these pages in hopes of reaching out to you. You are not alone out there. I know it’s hard right now, I know that there are moments when you feel like you are not enough when the world feels too big a place to inhabit, and you feel like a small speck of insignificance. They lied to you. There isn’t enough of ‘you’. I hope by the time you have finished reading this book, you realize that you are made of the same stardust that constituted our entire universe in primordial times. You are made of stars, and you’re spectacular.

Storm Glass

Storm Glass
Author: Jane Urquhart
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0771086237

With stunning virtuosity, the stories in Jane Urquhart’s dazzling first book of fiction unearth universal truths as they reach across countries and eras. A woman runs away to a cottage in the English moors to escape a love affair; shards of glass reconcile a middle-aged wife to her husband’s estrangement; a grandmother makes a startling confession from her youth; a young woman discovers herself through the life of an Italian saint; and, in a spellbinding story of artistic jealousy, we enter the mind of poet Robert Browning at the end of his life. In these beautifully crafted stories, ordinary objects brim with meaning and memories radiate with significance as Jane Urquhart illuminates the things that lie just beneath the surface of our lives.

The Birds in the storm

The Birds in the storm
Author: Bhagaban Jayasingh
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2024-04-26
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

This selection of Odia poems in English translation chronicles a constellation of representative Odia poets from the 60s who are chosen for inclusion not because they are unique, outstanding and exceptional as poets but the way they use language and imagery in articulating most accurately the typical Odia and Indian mind, culture and sensibility. This selection also showcases the creative potential of some new and young poets of the last twenty years whose poetry exhibits a vibrant range of voices and tones - lucid, tender, solemn, ecstatic and intensely sensuous, making Odia poetry glow over these years.

When the Lily Blooms

When the Lily Blooms
Author: Jayne E. Kane
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2012-05-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781475910414

Imagine your life coach sitting on one side and Father God sitting on the other side of you. In When the Lily Blooms, author Jayne Kane communicates that God can restore you through His Word and His love for you. When the Lily Blooms provides a message of hope and encouragement through biblical truths found throughout the Bible that still apply today; personal examples of Gods love, faithfulness and sovereignty during Jaynes life; opportunities to study how biblical characters experienced and overcame the same challenges you face today; practical coaching concepts and questions to help you apply the principles to real life; easy- to- memorize Bible verses to rely on in the journey of life; personal words of encouragement from God. As you read and reflect about the themes of simplicity, solitude, silence and surrender you will experience spiritual, emotional and physical restoration; a sense of Gods presence as never before experienced; and the desire to make real and lasting changes so you will be able to bloom the way God intended.

Storm Singing and other Tangled Tasks

Storm Singing and other Tangled Tasks
Author: Lari Don
Publisher: Floris Books
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2014-06-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0863158943

Helen and her fabled-beast friends help Rona the selkie in a Storm Singer competition. Rona wins by singing up an incredible storm, but part of the prize is to represent the selkies in a much bigger contest. Rona must compete in three gruelling challenges against a mermaid and a blue loon, and carry an important message between the deep sea powers, which will stop them going to war. She desperately needs the help of Helen and her friends. But a giant jellyfish and a terrifying conger eel are among those who will do anything to stop the message of peace getting through. Fans of Helen's first two adventures will be eagerly awaiting this third thrilling instalment. Set in the north of Scotland, this story introduces yet more fabled beasts inspired by Scottish sea creatures and folklore.