![]() Of these, the boldest was Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, nicknamed Tula. The most daring abolitionists were poets who veiled their work in metaphor. “I find it so easy to forget / that I’m just a girl who is expected / to live / without thoughts.” Opposing slavery in Cuba in the nineteenth century was dangerous. (“I find it so easy to forget / that I’m just a girl who i.) The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist How can the two countries she loves hate each other so much? And will she ever get to visit her beautiful island again? When the hostility between Cuba and the United States erupts at the Bay of Pigs Invasion, Margarita’s worlds collide in the worst way possible. Words and images are her constant companions, friendly and comforting when the children at school are not. But most of the time she lives in Los Angeles, lonely in the noisy city and dreaming of the summers when she can take a plane through the enchanted air to her beloved island. ![]() Her heart lies in Cuba, her mother’s tropical island country, a place so lush with vibrant life that it seems like a fairy tale kingdom. In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author Award, was a YALSA Nonfiction Finalist, and was named a Walter Dean Myers Award Honoree, acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells of growing up as a child of two cultures during the Cold War. (In this poetic memoir, which won the Pura Belpré Author A.) ![]() Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir ![]()
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![]() ![]() If Nick had not asked Norah to be his girlfriend for some time, readers would not have learnt all the joy of the nightly New York City. Everything begins with betrayal and jealousy, when Nick’s girlfriend abandons him. “I know this is going to sound strange, but would you mind being my girlfriend for the next five minutes?” NickĮverything begins with this simple phrase and proposal – a beautiful story of love, friendship and betrayal. They are not going to think too much, or stop too much, or go too much. They have nothing to prove now, nothing except that they are not afraid. Norah and Nick kiss like it is a form of clasping. They do everything that things will take their natural course. This pair of sweethearts understands that their meeting was not an accident. When you are together, you only have now and you take this chance as Nick and Norah. ![]() Every moment, spent with a loved one, is a gift of life. What can be better than the period of your life, when you are in love? You can feel amazing. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() “With off-the-wall plot turns and small mysteries scattered throughout, this is the perfect choice for mystery fans with a silly sense of humor, and the cliff-hanger ending promises more sleuthing on the horizon. A cliffhanger ending will have readers drumming their fingers as they wait for the next episode.” ―Kirkus Reviews on Under Suspicion Readers know that, like Sherlock Holmes, Friday will solve every mystery the book’s fun is in seeing how she does it. Her characterization of her protagonist shines. ![]() ![]() “Spratt continues to hit just the right mix of dry humor and suspense. Give this to readers who like humor but also want more intelligent characters and jokes, as well as those who like quirky mysteries.” ― Booklist on Under Suspicion “Spratt’s droll humor, often expressed through Friday’s spacey friend Melanie, is the perfect complement to the offbeat mysteries Friday encounters. “This second book in the Friday Barnes series is even funnier and quirkier than its predecessor.” ― School Library Journal on Under Suspicion ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck University of London. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. Now a recognised authority on women’s history, Philippa graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. ![]() Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide, heralding a new era for historical fiction. Philippa Gregory is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. ![]() ![]() Well, it worked and now I just want to binge this whole series. I was in the mood for H&P and something that would take my mind off real life and the stuff I didn’t want to emotionally deal with last week. I’d seen this book recommended on TikTok (more specifically BookTok) and I’ve seen it on various other platforms as well. I kind of fell down a Hades & Persephone rabbit hole, and I’m not mad about it. ![]() I listened to the audiobook via Audible and really enjoyed it. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows – and it’s forbidden. ![]() The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. ![]() The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In what seems like destiny, The White Tiger’s author, Aravind Adiga, dedicated his book to Ramin when it was first published. When people first read The New York Times bestselling novel The White Tiger back in 2008, you can bet their first thought was "when is the movie coming out?!" Brutal in its description of India’s caste system, the book tells the captivating story of Balram Halwai and his monumental ascent from impoverished villager to successful businessman.įlash forward to 2021, when acclaimed writer and director Ramin Bahrani has fulfilled a lifelong dream, bringing the provocative book to life for a faithful Netflix adaptation. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() An anime television series adaptation by J.C.Staff aired from July 7 to September 22, 2017. A manga adaptation by Eiji Kaneda ran from 2012 to 2014, and a second one, illustrated by Anjue Hino, began serialization in 2016. Vatican Miracle Examiner ( Japanese: バチカン奇跡調査官, Hepburn: Bachikan Kiseki Chōsakan) is a Japanese light novel series written by Rin Fujiki and illustrated by THORES Shibamoto. WOWOW, Tokyo MX, AT-X, Sun TV, KBS, TV Aichi, BS11, TVQ ![]() ![]() ![]() The reader realizes that Shirley does not love Kathleen, and she advises Lily to date Calvin's brother. Lily's eagerness to help Shirley organize a beauty pageant symbolizes her intentions to hide her love for Kathleen. The opposition of the sexual relationship between Lily and Kathleen symbolizes societal perception towards lesbianism. When Lily meets Kathleen, she is fond of her, sexually attracted to her. However, Lily's sexuality is different because she is not attracted to the opposite sex. Lily lives in a society that considers same-sex relationships evil and a curse. ![]() The relationship between Kathleen and Lily symbolizes lesbianism. The brutality of the FBI also demonstrates the political intolerance that is in place. ![]() According to the FBI, Lily's father works closely with communists, and he does not want to reveal that to the authorities. Lily's father did not know that his patient, Calvin, was communist. The mishandling of Lily's father by the FBI symbolizes brutality against communists. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() Quinn’s original Bridgerton series has eight novels that follow the trials and tribulations, and of course, the romantic lives of the other Bridgerton siblings. However, if you devoured all the episodes of the second season like a delicious tea pastry and are hungry for more, look no further. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is a story completely unique to the Netflix series, so there aren’t any book equivalents to catch up on before you stream. Netflix has announced that they will renew Bridgerton for a third (and fouth!) season, but another swoon-worthy batch of episodes is available now. ![]() What Are the Best Bridgerton Books in Order? The show was an immediate hit with both royal watchers and drama fans alike, propelling the cast to rising star status, while taking the original book series to the top of the bestsellers list. Based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling series of historical romance novels, the second season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced Netflix show covered the second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, which follows the battle of wits (and whirlwind courtship) between of upper-class socialite Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathon Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() American Caesar presents MacArthur in all his many-faceted glory, complexity, and contradiction. Various critics have offered different explanations for the author's driving, endlessly readable prose. Solidly researched and scrupulously objective, it re-creates the past with that sense of immediacy which characterizes William Manchester's best work. ![]() This brilliant biography challenges the cherished myths of MacArthur's fans and critics alike. Octavo, black cloth (hardcover), gilt decoration to spine, gilt letters to upper cover, blind stamped wreath to upper cover, red endpapers with printed Chronology, xvii, 793 pp. ![]() |