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Five Days by Wes Moore5/24/2023 ![]() ![]() In the wake of a long history of police abuse in Baltimore, this killing felt like the final straw-it led to a week of protests, then five days described alternately as a riot or an uprising that set the entire city on edge and caught the nation's attention. ![]() By the end of his trip in the police van, Gray was in a coma from which he would never recover. ![]() When Freddie Gray was arrested for possessing an “illegal knife” in April 2015, he was, by eyewitness accounts that video evidence later confirmed, treated “roughly” as police loaded him into a vehicle. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LIBRARY JOURNALįrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Other Wes Moore and governor-elect of Maryland, a kaleidoscopic account of five days in the life of a city on the edge, told through eight characters on the front lines of the uprising that overtook Baltimore and riveted the world.Readers will be enthralled by this propulsive account.”- Publishers WeeklyįINALIST FOR THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD “An illuminating portrait of Baltimore in the aftermath of the April 2015 death of Freddie Gray. ![]()
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I am number four legacies5/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Several Sudanese citizens told CNN they cannot flee the conflict-ridden country because their passports are held at evacuated Western embassies. ![]() People cross into Egypt from Sudan on April 27, 2023. The Sudanese nationals who spoke to CNN accused the embassies of neglect, obstructing their legal passage out of the country, where the violence has claimed at least 512 lives. ![]() In one case, a Swedish official suggested that the Sudanese visa applicant use a photocopy of his passport in lieu of his travel document. In some cases, embassy workers advised people to “apply for a new passport” despite the violence grinding Sudanese government services to a halt, according to screenshots seen by CNN. ![]() Most Western embassies in Sudan were evacuated a week into the fighting, leaving many Sudanese visa applicants without their travel documents and in legal limbo. A growing number of people say they are stranded in Sudan because Western embassy workers fled the conflict-ridden country without returning passports that were surrendered during visa applications.ĭiplomats from at least three Western missions have been unable to grant access to travel documents belonging to Sudanese nationals, according to nine testimonies reviewed by CNN. ![]()
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Peter brett the painted man5/24/2023 ![]() ↑ Deadline - ‘The Warded Man’: TV Series Based On Novel In The Works With Roger Birnbaum & Mark Kimsey’s Electromagnetic Productions By Anthony D'Alessandro Ap9:59am.Action and suspense all the way." - Terry Brooks Ī.uk placed it as one of the Top 10 Science Fiction & Fantasy books of 2008. There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. Together, they will stand against the night. Now, with hope for the future fading, three young survivors of vicious demon attacks will dare the impossible, stepping beyond the crumbling safety of the wards to risk everything in a desperate quest to regain the secrets of the past. ![]() Night by night the demons grow stronger, while human numbers dwindle under their relentless assault. Once, men and women battled the corelings on equal terms, but those days are gone. ![]() From Penguin Random House: For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, slowly culling the human herd that shelters behind magical wards-symbols of power whose origins are lost in myth and whose protection is terrifyingly fragile. ![]()
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Snow like ashes5/24/2023 ![]() When Meira leaves to search for allies, he decides to take Winter’s security into his own hands. The horrors inflicted on the Winterians hang fresh and raw in Jannuari – leaving Winter vulnerable to Cordell’s growing oppression. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves? So when the king of Cordell orders the two on a mission across the kingdoms of Primoria to discover the chasm’s secrets, Meira plans to use the trip to garner support to keep the chasm shut and Winter safe – even if it means clashing with Theron. ![]() But Meira knows that the last time the world had access to so much magic, it spawned the Decay. Theron is hopeful and excited – with this much magic, the world can finally stand against threats like Angra. When Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to dig their mines for payment, they unearth something powerful and possibly dangerous: Primoria’s lost chasm of magic. ![]() It’s been three months since the Winterians were freed and Spring’s king, Angra, disappeared – thanks largely to the help of Cordell. This review contains some spoilers for Snow Like Ashes. ![]() Ice Like Fire is the second book in the Snow Like Ashes trilogy. ![]()
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Adrenaline Secrets by Carolyn Reilly5/24/2023 ![]() So, surprisingly enough, this book delves into science. Add in that we’re talking about genetically modified…created…birthed peoples, I’m really experiencing something new to me. By these, I’m referring to action/suspense/romance types of reads. Great start to a new series! ARC provided by NetGalley.įirst up, I don’t read these types of books very often, so I’m not sure I am the best judge. This ends on a HFN but leaves us wanting to know what will happen with Oliver and Luna. An interesting plot, mature writing, likeable characters and it left me wanting more books from the side characters. This had all the elements I like in my romantic suspense books. ![]() I'm impressed that this is a debut book for this author. Jake doesn't want to get involved with a natural born, but he will soon learn that he can't stay detached with Kendra even though he doesn't understand what he is feeling. When he gets recruited to go to Nigeria as part of a protection detail, he meets Kendra once again. ![]() These GV's, as they are called, started a rebellion 4 years ago and now live openly with natural borns. He was part of the GovCorp program that tried and failed to create the ultimate soldier in by way of Genetic Invitro borns. ![]() Jake Hanson is a genetically engineered ex-soldier. ![]()
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![]() However, the marriage was plagued by difficulties, including financial stress and Sherry’s struggles with substance abuse.ĭespite these challenges, Gardner remained committed to his family and worked hard to provide for them. Gardner married Sherry Dyson in 1977 and the couple had a son together, Christopher. Chris Gardner WifeĬhris Gardner’s marriage life was marked by difficulties and challenges. He worked a series of low-paying jobs, including selling medical equipment and working as a driving instructor, and struggled to make ends meet. Navy, Gardner continued to face challenges and struggles. However, even after completing high school and serving in the U.S. ![]() Despite these difficulties, he remained determined to succeed and worked hard in school. ![]() Chris Gardner Young Age StruggleĬhris Gardner faced many struggles and difficulties during his younger years, including poverty, instability, and a lack of support from his family. Gardner’s childhood was marked by poverty and instability. As a result, he spent much of his childhood in foster care and was raised by a series of caregivers. However, she struggled with addiction and was unable to provide the stability and support that Gardner needed growing up. ![]() His mother, her name is Betty Jean Triplett. Chris Gardner’s father’s name is Thomas Turner. He was born on February 9, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chris Gardner is an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. ![]()
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The great and secret show5/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, there’s one aspect of The Great and Secret Show that doesn’t work for me as an adult: It impresses me as much now as it did when I was younger. His imagination works on a grander scale than the rest of us. His vision is so sweeping, so huge, so detailed and encompassing, he needs multiple crises and narrative climaxes in order to hold it all and do it justice. Then he ramps up to another conflict and climax, and another, and another-building tension and emotional investment to a fever pitch. Barker, however, it’s just the beginning. The conflict that opens the story would be the climax of an entire novel in the hands of a lesser writer. Barker’s novels unique-is a narrative structure built on an escalating series of crises and climaxes. What makes this novel unique-what makes many of Mr. This novel is still staggeringly imaginative, exciting, and moving. ![]() It stands the tests of time and experience. I’m happy to report the writing holds up really well. I wasn’t sure how I’d react to it as an adult. I last read The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker back when I was a teenager. The Great and Secret Show by Clive Barker ![]()
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The final gambit release5/23/2023 ![]() Quick lightning round! Tell us the first book you ever remember reading, the one that made you want to become an author, and one that you can’t stop thinking about!įirst book: I was a late reader. I finished my first “practice novel” (which will never see the light of day!) when I was a senior in high school. There was a brief period of time when I was five that I wanted to be a veterinarian, but from first grade on, I always wanted to be a writer. When did you first discover your love for writing? On the academic side of things, my area of research is the psychology of fiction, the imagination, and fandom. I wrote my first published novel when I was nineteen and haven’t stopped since. ![]() The Hawthorne Legacy is novel number twenty-two for me. ![]() I’m a psychology professor by day and a writer by night. ![]() We had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Lynn Barnes about The Hawthorne Legacy, which is the sequel to The Inheritance Games, along with writing, what’s next for her, and more! Hi, Jennifer! Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself? Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Inheritance Games perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson. ![]()
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Cicada shaun tan book5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() That book went on to be turned in to a short animated film - which won Tan an Academy Award in 2011.Ĭicada's protagonist has to navigate a drab corporate environment with hostile colleagues. In The Lost Thing, a boy discovers and befriends a bizarre-looking metallic creature while collecting bottle tops at the beach. ![]() His acclaimed 2006 book The Arrival tells the story of a migrant arriving in a confusing new world of floating objects and unusual creatures. While a wide-eyed bug in a suit might seem like a strange idea for picture book, it's a comfortable fit for Tan, who has spent a career creating dream-like worlds of monsters, machinery and oversized animals. He heads to the roof of his grey office building, where an unexpected transformation takes place. On the day of his retirement, with no party and no handshake, the cicada decides it's time to say goodbye. He is in turns bullied and ignored - banned from using the office bathroom, and never given a promotion. In fact, the insect is treated terribly by his human workmates. Award-winning author and illustrator Shaun Tan says the meaning of his latest book is unclear even to him. ![]()
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If i stay gayle5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Gayle Forman writes from the heart and tears and plucks at the heartstrings. Mia needs to struggle with a decision that may or may not be in her hands. A wonderful best friend, Kim.īut everything changes in a blink of an eye. Mia's life for all intents and purposes is blessed. Mia's dad was in a band for many years and finally left it after the birth of their son, Teddy. Mia's love for music stems from her parents love of music. She has a 7 year old brother and two parents who are the hippest, coolest parents a girl could want. I don't know if there are enough adjectives to describe this book. Some of you may know that I haven't been able to stop crying while reading this book. I'm going to try to do a service to this book because it is so good. ![]() |