Kathy's bookshelf: all en-US Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:44:15 -0800 60 Kathy's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[The Vicomte de Bragelonne (The D'Artagnan Romances, #3.1)]]> 369042 The Vicomte de Bragelonne opens an epic adventure which continues with Louise de La Valliere and reaches its climax in The Man in the Iron Mask. This new edition of the classic translation presents a key episode in the Musketeers saga, fully annotated and with an introduction by a leading Dumas scholar.]]> 768 Alexandre Dumas 0192834630 Kathy 0 to-read 3.97 The Vicomte de Bragelonne (The D'Artagnan Romances, #3.1)
author: Alexandre Dumas
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.97
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]]> <![CDATA[Euthenics the Science of Controllable Environment]]> 220534978 The Science of Controllable Environment by Ellen H. Richards. This pioneering work delves into how our surroundings shape our lives and offers a blueprint for creating better living conditions.

Have you ever considered how your environment affects your well-being? Richards argues that by controlling our surroundings, we can enhance health, education, and overall quality of life. Euthenics presents a compelling case for the importance of clean air, safe water, nutritious food, and accessible education as vital components of a thriving society. Richards' insights challenge readers to reflect on the social and environmental factors that influence our daily lives and future generations.

Are you ready to take action and create a positive impact on your environment? This enlightening book serves as both a call to arms and a practical guide, urging individuals and communities to embrace the principles of euthenics to foster healthier, happier lives. Richards' vision remains relevant today, inspiring readers to think critically about their surroundings.

Don't miss your opportunity to transform your understanding of health and environment. Get your copy of The Science of Controllable Environment now and start shaping a better future!]]> 124 Ellen H. Richards Kathy 0 0.0 Euthenics the Science of Controllable Environment
author: Ellen H. Richards
name: Kathy
average rating: 0.0
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rating: 0
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date added: 2025/03/04
shelves: to-read, adult, non-fiction, science, environment
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]]> <![CDATA[Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State]]> 184421 179 G.K. Chesterton 1587420023 Kathy 0 3.95 1922 Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State
author: G.K. Chesterton
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.95
book published: 1922
rating: 0
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date added: 2025/03/04
shelves: to-read, adult, classics, non-fiction, race-discrimination, science
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]]> <![CDATA[SYSTEMATIC GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CREATING TIMELESS CROCHET PATTERNS WITH PRECISION AND EASE]]> 217488442 Unlock the Secrets of Granny Square Crochet with a Methodical Approach!
Granny squares are a timeless crochet staple, beloved for their versatility and charm. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, "Systematic Granny Square Crochet" is the perfect guide to help you create stunning projects with confidence and ease.
Inside This The History of Granny Explore the origins and evolution of this classic crochet technique, and understand why it remains a favorite among crafters worldwide.Why Systematic Crochet? Learn the benefits of a systematic approach to crochet, from organizing your materials to mastering consistent stitch patterns, ensuring beautiful results every time.Essential Tools and Discover the best yarns, hooks, and accessories for your granny square projects, along with tips for selecting the right tools to suit your style and needs.Understanding Granny Break down the anatomy of a granny square with clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, making it easy to understand and execute each component perfectly.Step-by-Step From simple accessories to more complex items, this book includes a variety of projects such as pencil cases, scarves, blankets, and more. Each project is designed to build your skills while allowing room for creative expression.Troubleshooting and Find solutions to common crochet challenges, such as uneven tension and missed stitches, with expert advice on how to troubleshoot and refine your technique.Creative Once you've mastered the basics, explore ways to customize your granny squares with different colors, stitch patterns, and designs, turning simple squares into unique works of art.Who Is This Book For? Start your crochet journey with clear guidance and easy-to-follow projects.Intermediate Refine your skills and explore new techniques with structured support.Advanced Challenge yourself with creative variations and intricate projects."Systematic Granny Square Crochet" is more than just a pattern book—it's a comprehensive guide to mastering granny squares with precision and creativity. Whether you're making a cozy blanket, a stylish accessory, or a thoughtful gift, this book will help you crochet with confidence and joy.
Start your granny square crochet journey today and create beautiful, lasting pieces with ease!
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]]> 144 Emily Haber Kathy 0 currently-reading 2.00 SYSTEMATIC GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CREATING TIMELESS CROCHET PATTERNS WITH PRECISION AND EASE
author: Emily Haber
name: Kathy
average rating: 2.00
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date added: 2025/02/12
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]]> <![CDATA[We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families]]> 11472 356 Philip Gourevitch 0312243359 Kathy 3
abuse; violence; death; murder; genocide; war violence; rape.]]> 4.21 1998 We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families
author: Philip Gourevitch
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.21
book published: 1998
rating: 3
read at: 2025/02/07
date added: 2025/02/07
shelves: from-around-the-world-every-country, non-fiction, rwanda, 2015, adult, biography-memoirs, clergy, crime, history, murder, 3-4-star-ratings, wars
review:
3-4*

abuse; violence; death; murder; genocide; war violence; rape.
]]> Jelly Bean Summer 36748589 272 Joyce Magnin 1492660841 Kathy 3 3.33 2017 Jelly Bean Summer
author: Joyce Magnin
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.33
book published: 2017
rating: 3
read at: 2025/02/08
date added: 2025/02/07
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, child-teens, children-s, family, fiction, ya
review:
3.5* I wish GR would have better ratings.
]]> <![CDATA[Passions in Death (In Death, #59)]]> 210404606 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas is called to a downtown club, where a joint bachelorette party full of love, friendship and laughter has taken a darker turn and ended in a crime scene. One of the brides has been garroted in a private room and lies dead in a pool of blood.

The brutal murder scene was just seconds from the packed dance floor but despite the dozens of people present, useful witnesses prove hard to come by. Someone must know something but no one is talking.

On the surface the two brides had a supportive, tightknit group of friends but when Eve starts to dig below the surface she discovers that everything may not be quite as it seems�.]]> 368 J.D. Robb 0349437459 Kathy 0 2024-tbr 4.47 2024 Passions in Death (In Death, #59)
author: J.D. Robb
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.47
book published: 2024
rating: 0
read at: 2025/02/04
date added: 2025/02/04
shelves: 2024-tbr
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]]> <![CDATA[The Complete Easy Guide to Granny Square: 100 Unique Motifs for Mixing, Matching, and Mastering Crochet"]]> 224052900
Are you mesmerized by the timeless beauty of granny squares but overwhelmed by where to begin? Do you dream of creating stunning blankets, pillows, or garments, yet struggle to find patterns that inspire you? Have you ever started a crochet project only to feel stuck, unsure of how to combine colors, motifs, or techniques to make your vision come to life?

We’ve been there too—longing to turn simple stitches into masterpieces while feeling lost in a sea of confusing guides or uninspired patterns. That’s why "The Complete Easy Guide to Granny Square" was created—to empower crafters of all levels with the skills, confidence, and creativity to take their crochet projects to dazzling new heights.

What’s inside this book will transform your crochet

🌟 100 Unique and Versatile From classic squares to intricate patterns, this book is a treasure trove of inspiring designs for every mood and project.🎨 Master the Art of Mixing and Discover expert tips to seamlessly combine motifs, colors, and textures to create one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personal style.📚 Beginner-Friendly with Room to Whether you’re just starting out or looking to hone your skills, this guide offers clear step-by-step instructions, detailed charts, and practical advice for crocheters at every stage.� Transform Simple Stitches into Stunning Unlock the secrets to creating blankets, clothing, home décor, and accessories with flair and ease.🧶 Your Go-To Resource for Crochet With an accessible layout and a focus on creativity, this book will be your constant companion, from your first granny square to your most ambitious crochet endeavors.If you want to master granny squares and bring your crochet dreams to life, don’t waste your time—grab your copy today and start stitching!]]> 111 Power Publications Kathy 0 currently-reading 5.00 The Complete Easy Guide to Granny Square: 100 Unique Motifs for Mixing, Matching, and Mastering Crochet"
author: Power Publications
name: Kathy
average rating: 5.00
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date added: 2025/02/02
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]]> <![CDATA[The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters]]> 33149346 On the outside, despite not quite fitting in with their neighbours, the Amirs are happy. But on the inside, each sister is secretly struggling.

Fatima is trying to find out who she really is � and after fifteen attempts, finally pass her driving test. Farah is happy being a wife but longs to be a mother. Bubblee is determined to be an artist in London, away from family tradition, and Mae is coping with burgeoning Youtube stardom.

Yet when family tragedy strikes, it brings the Amir sisters closer together and forces them to learn more about life, love, faith and each other than they ever thought possible.

]]> 369 Nadiya Hussain 0008192278 Kathy 4 3.59 2017 The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
author: Nadiya Hussain
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.59
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2025/02/01
date added: 2025/02/01
shelves: 4-5-star-ratings, adult, contemporary, drama, family, fiction, identity, women-s-literature, bangladesh-sth-asia
review:
Accessible; captivating; easy to follow; easy to read; engaging; flows well; relatable; rewarding and well-paced.
]]> <![CDATA[Sao Tome & Principe (Bradt Travel Guides)]]> 18341918 272 Kathleen Becker 1841624861 Kathy 0 4.25 2008 Sao Tome & Principe (Bradt Travel Guides)
author: Kathleen Becker
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2008
rating: 0
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date added: 2025/02/01
shelves: to-read, from-around-the-world-every-country
review:

]]> Call for the Dead 30188357 John Le Carré Kathy 3 3.75 1961 Call for the Dead
author: John Le Carré
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.75
book published: 1961
rating: 3
read at: 2025/01/25
date added: 2025/01/25
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adult, audible, crime, fiction, murder, mystery, wars
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Alpha Night (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #4; Psy-Changeling, #19)]]> 51341552 NYT bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to her breathtaking Psy-Changeling Trinity series with a mating that shouldn’t exist . . .

Alpha wolf Selenka Durev’s devotion to her pack is equaled only by her anger at anyone who would harm those under her care. That currently includes the empaths who’ve flowed into her city for a symposium that is a security nightmare, a powder keg just waiting for a match.

Ethan Night is an Arrow who isn’t an Arrow. Numb and disengaged from the world, he’s loyal only to himself. Assigned as part of the security force at a world-first symposium, he carries a dark agenda tied to the power-hungry and murderous Consortium. Then violence erupts and Ethan finds himself crashing into the heart and soul of an alpha wolf.

Mating at first sight is a myth, a fairytale. Yet Selenka’s wolf is resolute: Ethan Night, broken Arrow and a man capable of obsessive devotion, is the mate it has chosen. Even if the mating bond is full of static and not quite as it should be. Because Selenka’s new mate has a terrible secret, his mind surging with a power that is a creature of madness and death . . .]]> 10 Nalini Singh Kathy 4 4.18 2020 Alpha Night (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #4; Psy-Changeling, #19)
author: Nalini Singh
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2025/01/19
date added: 2025/01/18
shelves: 2023, 4-5-star-ratings, adult, adventure, audible, fantasy-paranormal, fiction, lgbt, my-personal-library, romance-paranormal, romance-scifi-fantasy, shifters
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]]> Women at the Ready 17904440 384 Patricia Malcolmson 1408704102 Kathy 4
I recommend this audible recording of this to anyone trying to read the novel who may need incentive to move along with it, I think listening to the novel would certainly encourage any hesitation to complete the work, also it is truly a fascinating and historical accounting of what the women in WWII encountered and did to help the war effort, to take part in the fight against the axis powers of the time i.e., Germany, Italy. This also gives an account of the events occurring in England over the long years of the war, what families and individuals endured during the period.

I have given 4* but I would say this was 3* to 4* because of some slow pacing etc . . . overall definitely worth reading. For the accounts of those that lived through the time, so persons who haven't a lot of knowledge of the life and lives of women during WWII in UK etc. this is a recommend for you!

Merged review:

I enjoyed this very much on Audible. I am glad I listened to this one, as I'm not sure I would have managed to complete the novel because there were parts of the work that were slow and not really anything much happening, but the Audible was very easy to listen to whilst I lay in bed or did things around the flat. It meant that I heard everything and didn't miss any part of the memoirs. The narrator was excellent and was able to read with clarity, easy to listen.

I recommend this audible recording of this to anyone trying to read the novel who may need incentive to move along with it, I think listening to the novel would certainly encourage any hesitation to complete the work, also it is truly a fascinating and historical accounting of what the women in WWII encountered and did to help the war effort, to take part in the fight against the axis powers of the time i.e., Germany, Italy. This also gives an account of the events occurring in England over the long years of the war, what families and individuals endured during the period.

I have given 4* but I would say this was 3* to 4* because of some slow pacing etc . . . overall definitely worth reading. For the accounts of those that lived through the time, so persons who haven't a lot of knowledge of the life and lives of women during WWII in UK etc. this is a recommend for you!]]> 3.72 2013 Women at the Ready
author: Patricia Malcolmson
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2013
rating: 4
read at: 2022/08/23
date added: 2025/01/15
shelves: 2022-reads, adult, 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, audible, biography-memoirs, classics, family, history, my-personal-library, non-fiction, wars, women-studies, women-s-literature
review:
I enjoyed this very much on Audible. I am glad I listened to this one, as I'm not sure I would have managed to complete the novel because there were parts of the work that were slow and not really anything much happening, but the Audible was very easy to listen to whilst I lay in bed or did things around the flat. It meant that I heard everything and didn't miss any part of the memoirs. The narrator was excellent and was able to read with clarity, easy to listen.

I recommend this audible recording of this to anyone trying to read the novel who may need incentive to move along with it, I think listening to the novel would certainly encourage any hesitation to complete the work, also it is truly a fascinating and historical accounting of what the women in WWII encountered and did to help the war effort, to take part in the fight against the axis powers of the time i.e., Germany, Italy. This also gives an account of the events occurring in England over the long years of the war, what families and individuals endured during the period.

I have given 4* but I would say this was 3* to 4* because of some slow pacing etc . . . overall definitely worth reading. For the accounts of those that lived through the time, so persons who haven't a lot of knowledge of the life and lives of women during WWII in UK etc. this is a recommend for you!

Merged review:

I enjoyed this very much on Audible. I am glad I listened to this one, as I'm not sure I would have managed to complete the novel because there were parts of the work that were slow and not really anything much happening, but the Audible was very easy to listen to whilst I lay in bed or did things around the flat. It meant that I heard everything and didn't miss any part of the memoirs. The narrator was excellent and was able to read with clarity, easy to listen.

I recommend this audible recording of this to anyone trying to read the novel who may need incentive to move along with it, I think listening to the novel would certainly encourage any hesitation to complete the work, also it is truly a fascinating and historical accounting of what the women in WWII encountered and did to help the war effort, to take part in the fight against the axis powers of the time i.e., Germany, Italy. This also gives an account of the events occurring in England over the long years of the war, what families and individuals endured during the period.

I have given 4* but I would say this was 3* to 4* because of some slow pacing etc . . . overall definitely worth reading. For the accounts of those that lived through the time, so persons who haven't a lot of knowledge of the life and lives of women during WWII in UK etc. this is a recommend for you!
]]> Switched 33254750
Then a letter from Eastport Children’s Hospital changes everything.

A discovery is made, one of gross human error. Twenty-six years ago two baby boys were switched at birth and sent home with the wrong families.

Sam, Israel’s best friend, has been his only source of love and support. With Sam beside him every step of the way, Israel decides to meet his birth mother and her son, the man who lived the life Israel should have.

Israel and Sam become closer than ever, amidst the tumultuous emotions of meeting his birth family, and Sam finds himself questioning his feelings toward his best friend. As Israel embraces new possibilities, he needs to dissect his painful relationship with his parents in order to salvage what’s left.

Because sometimes it takes proof you’re not actually family to become one.]]> 269 N.R. Walker Kathy 3 4.20 2016 Switched
author: N.R. Walker
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2016
rating: 3
read at:
date added: 2024/12/22
shelves: currently-reading, audible, drama, fiction, identity, lgbt, my-personal-library
review:
I'm having an issue with the narration, don't like him, maybe I'll get used to the sound of it as I listen to more of it.
]]> <![CDATA[The Prince of Thieves & Robin Hood the Outlaw: Omnibus Edition]]> 58530215 473 Alexandre Dumas Kathy 0 4.22 1873 The Prince of Thieves & Robin Hood the Outlaw: Omnibus Edition
author: Alexandre Dumas
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.22
book published: 1873
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/12/20
shelves: to-read, classics, classics-dumas-alexandre
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]]> <![CDATA[AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs]]> 54309700
AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary takes an unexpected look at stranded colorwork with 200 new motifs. These unique colorwork charts are perfect for the creative knitter looking to break away from the ordinary. Derived from graphic design elements, these fresh, fun motifs include everything from geometric mountains, waves, and spirals to modern bikes, skulls, and sheep.

Dive into color knitting with confidence with a section on reading charts, working floats, and choosing colors. Learn how stranded colorwork can be used in design with five accompanying projects including mitts, cowls, and sweaters. AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary is the perfect gift for knitters looking for fun pattern ideas or new stitches. Get inspired to break the rules and use your imagination to modify, deconstruct, and combine motifs to create your own unique designs.]]> 162 Andrea Rangel 0593327853 Kathy 0 currently-reading 4.76 AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
author: Andrea Rangel
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.76
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rating: 0
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date added: 2024/12/15
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]]> <![CDATA[The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting]]> 53945071 Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in this comprehensive colorwork guideWith chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you ĚýĚýĚý•ĚýA variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master a technique before diving into a full size project.ĚýĚýĚý•ĚýStripes, stranding, Fair Isle, brioche, slip-stitch, mosaic, intarsia, and more! Each technique is featured must-make projects you'll want to cast-on today.ĚýĚýĚý•ĚýValuable tips and tricks, plus essential information on successfully combining colors for the best possible results. Dig deep into the most colorful techniques in knitting with The Colorwork Bible!]]> 160 Jessica Ostermiller 0593327977 Kathy 0 currently-reading 4.44 The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting
author: Jessica Ostermiller
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.44
book published:
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/12/15
shelves: currently-reading
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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Set]]> 19440486 39 Amy Gaines Kathy 0 currently-reading 0.0 2012 Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Set
author: Amy Gaines
name: Kathy
average rating: 0.0
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/12/11
shelves: currently-reading
review:

]]> <![CDATA[A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk & Robot, #2)]]> 40864030
They hope to find the answers they seek, while making new friends, learning new concepts, and experiencing the entropic nature of the universe.

Becky Chambers's new series continues to ask: in a world where people have what they want, does having more even matter?

They're going to need to ask it a lot.]]> 152 Becky Chambers Kathy 0 4.40 2022 A Prayer for the Crown-Shy (Monk & Robot, #2)
author: Becky Chambers
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2022
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/11/01
shelves: to-read, goodreads-picks-tbr, fantasy, lgbt, science-fiction
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]]> <![CDATA[She Weeps Each Time You're Born]]> 22291474 Ěý
At the peak of the war in Vietnam, a baby girl is born along the Song Ma River on the night of the full moon. This is Rabbit, who will journey away from her destroyed village with a makeshift family thrown together by war. Here is a Vietnam we’ve never encountered through Rabbit’s inexplicable but radiant intuition, we are privy to an intimate version of history, from the days of French Indochina and the World War II rubber plantations through the chaos of postwar reunification. With its use of magical realism—Rabbit’s ability to “hear� the dead—the novel reconstructs a turbulent historical period through a painterly human lens. This is the moving story of one woman’s struggle to unearth the true history of Vietnam while simultaneously carving out a place for herself within it.]]> 288 Quan Barry 0307911772 Kathy 0 3.67 2015 She Weeps Each Time You're Born
author: Quan Barry
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.67
book published: 2015
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/11/01
shelves: to-read, 2015, fiction, history, magical-realism
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)]]> 76705490 An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.

"A line that should never be crossed is about to be breached.

It puts this entire castle in jeopardy—and the life of your friend."

From the throne of glass rules a king with a fist of iron and a soul as black as pitch. Assassin Celaena Sardothien won a brutal contest to become his Champion. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown. She hides her secret vigilantly; she knows that the man she serves is bent on evil.

Keeping up the deadly charade becomes increasingly difficult when Celaena realizes she is not the only one seeking justice. As she tries to untangle the mysteries buried deep within the glass castle, her closest relationships suffer. It seems no one is above questioning her allegiances—not the Crown Prince Dorian; not Chaol, the Captain of the Guard; not even her best friend, Nehemia, a foreign princess with a rebel heart.

Then one terrible night, the secrets they have all been keeping lead to an unspeakable tragedy. As Celaena's world shatters, she will be forced to give up the very thing most precious to her and decide once and for all where her true loyalties lie... and whom she is ultimately willing to fight for.]]> 420 Sarah J. Maas 1639730966 Kathy 0 4.34 2013 Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, #2)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/10/31
shelves: to-read, 2013, goodreads-picks-tbr
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)]]> 76703559 An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.

In a land without magic, where the king rules with an iron hand, an assassin is summoned to the castle. She comes not to kill the king, but to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition, she is released from prison to serve as the king's champion. Her name is Celaena Sardothien.

The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her. But something evil dwells in the castle of glass—and it's there to kill. When her competitors start dying one by one, Celaena's fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival, and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world.]]> 406 Sarah J. Maas 163973094X Kathy 0 4.18 2012 Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)
author: Sarah J. Maas
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.18
book published: 2012
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/31
shelves: to-read, 2012, goodreads-picks-tbr
review:

]]> Twisted Love (Twisted, #1) 55817097 He has a heart of ice...but for her, he'd burn the world.

Alex Volkov is a devil blessed with the face of an angel and cursed with a past he can’t escape.

Driven by a tragedy that has haunted him for most of his life, his ruthless pursuits for success and vengeance leave little room for matters of the heart.

But when he’s forced to look after his best friend’s sister, he starts to feel something in his chest:

A crack.
A melt.
A fire that could end his world as he knew it.

***

Ava Chen is a free spirit trapped by nightmares of a childhood she can’t remember.

But despite her broken past, she’s never stopped seeing the beauty in the world…including the heart beneath the icy exterior of a man she shouldn’t want.

Her brother’s best friend.
Her neighbor.
Her savior and her downfall.

Theirs is a love that was never supposed to happen—but when it does, it unleashes secrets that could destroy them both…and everything they hold dear.

Twisted Love is a brother’s best friend/opposites attract romance with a hint of suspense. It's book one in the Twisted series but can be read as a standalone.

WARNING: This book contains a possessive, morally gray alphahole; explicit sexual content, and profanity. No cheating or menage, but if you're looking for a traditionally sweet, loveable hero, this is not the book for you. Recommended for 18+. ]]> 360 Ana Huang Kathy 0 3.74 2021 Twisted Love (Twisted, #1)
author: Ana Huang
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.74
book published: 2021
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/31
shelves: to-read, 2024-releases-goodreads
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes, #0)]]> 65213543 When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek.

In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to Legends & Lattes, author Travis Baldree takes us on a journey of high fantasy, first loves, and second-hand books.

Viv's career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam's Ravens isn't going as planned.

Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she's packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she'll never be able to return to it.

What's a thwarted soldier of fortune to do?

Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn't possibly imagine.

Still, adventure isn't all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.]]> 336 Travis Baldree 1250886104 Kathy 0 to-read, 2023 4.13 2023 Bookshops & Bonedust (Legends & Lattes, #0)
author: Travis Baldree
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2023
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/10/31
shelves: to-read, 2023
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]]> <![CDATA[The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War]]> 195608683 The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War—a slow-burning crisis that finally tore a deeply divided nation in two.

On November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln became the fluky victor in a tight race for president. The country was bitterly at odds; Southern extremists were moving ever closer to destroying the Union, with one state after another seceding and Lincoln powerless to stop them. Slavery fueled the conflict, but somehow the passions of North and South came to focus on a lonely federal fortress in Charleston: Fort Sumter.
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Master storyteller Erik Larson offers a gripping account of the chaotic months between Lincoln’s election and the Confederacy’s shelling of Sumter—a period marked by tragic errors and miscommunications, enflamed egos and craven ambitions, personal tragedies and betrayals. Lincoln himself wrote that the trials of these five months were “so great that, could I have anticipated them, I would not have believed it possible to survive them.�
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At the heart of this suspense-filled narrative are Major Robert Anderson, Sumter’s commander and a former slave owner sympathetic to the South but loyal to the Union; Edmund Ruffin, a vain and bloodthirsty radical who stirs secessionist ardor at every opportunity; and Mary Boykin Chesnut, wife of a prominent planter, conflicted over both marriage and slavery and seeing parallels between both. In the middle of it all is the overwhelmed Lincoln, battling with his duplicitous Secretary of State, William Seward, as he tries desperately to avert a war that he fears is inevitable—one that will eventually kill 750,000 Americans.
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Drawing on diaries, secret communiques, slave ledgers, and plantation records, Larson gives us a political horror story that captures the forces that led America to the brink—a dark reminder that we often don’t see a cataclysm coming until it’s too late.]]> 565 Erik Larson 0385348746 Kathy 0 4.13 2024 The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
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]]> My Side of the River 126918693 Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez reveals her experience as the U.S. born daughter of immigrants and what happened when, at fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico in this galvanizing yet tender memoir.

Born to Mexican immigrants south of the Rillito River in Tucson, Arizona, Elizabeth had the world at her fingertips as she entered her freshman year of high school as the number one student. But suddenly, Elizabeth's own country took away the most important right a child has: a right to have a family.

As her parents� visas expired, they were forced to return to Mexico, leaving Elizabeth responsible for her younger brother, as well as her education. Determined to break the cycle of being “a statistic,� she knew that even though her parents couldn’t stay, there was no way she could let go of the opportunities the U.S. could provide.

Armed with only her passport and sheer teenage determination, Elizabeth became what her school would eventually describe as an unaccompanied, homeless youth, one of thousands of underage victims affected by family separation due to broken immigration laws. For fans of Educated by Tara Westover and The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande, My Side of the River explores separation, generational trauma, and the toll of the American dream. It’s also, at its core, a love story between a brother and a sister who, no matter the cost, is determined to make the pursuit of his own dreams easier than it was for her.]]> 272 Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez 1250277957 Kathy 0 3.75 2024 My Side of the River
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]]> Where Sleeping Girls Lie 61484909 In Where Sleeping Girls Lie � a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades � a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.

It’s like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again. To make me remember. But the switch isn’t there. Was it there before?

Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school. After being home-schooled all her life and feeling like a magnet for misfortune, she’s not sure what will happen. What she doesn’t expect though is for her roommate Elizabeth to disappear after Sade’s first night. Or for people to think she had something to do with it.

With rumors swirling around her, Sade catches the attention of the most popular girls in school â€� collectively known as the â€Unholy Trinityâ€� â€� and they bring her into their fold. Between learning more about them - especially Persephone, who Sade finds herself drawn to - playing catch-up in class, and trying to figure out what happened to Elizabeth, Sade has a lot on her plate. It doesn’t help that she’s already dealing with grief from the many tragedies in her family.

And then a student is found dead.

The more Sade investigates, the more she realizes there’s more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than she realized. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface…secrets that rival even her own.]]> 416 Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé 1250800846 Kathy 0 2024-releases-goodreads 4.01 2024 Where Sleeping Girls Lie
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]]> Bride (Bride, #1) 181344829 A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into in this new paranormal romance.

Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest, is an outcast—again. Her days of living in anonymity among the Humans are over: she has been called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres, and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again...

Weres are ruthless and unpredictable, and their Alpha, Lowe Moreland, is no exception. He rules his pack with absolute authority, but not without justice. And, unlike the Vampyre Council, not without feeling. It’s clear from the way he tracks Misery’s every movement that he doesn’t trust her. If only he knew how right he was�.

Because Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage of convenience, reasons that have nothing to do with politics or alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she's ever cared about. And she is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what’s hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory…alone with the wolf.]]> 410 Ali Hazelwood Kathy 0 2024-releases-goodreads 3.98 2024 Bride (Bride, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)]]> 202507554 moons.

They certainly did not expect them to fall.

As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught. When a renowned bounty hunter is employed by The Crown to capture a member of the Ath, Raeve’s world is turned upside down. Blood spills, hearts break, and Raeve finds herself at the mercy of the Guild of Nobles—a group of dual-beaded elementals who intend to turn her into a political statement. Only death will set her free.

Crushed beneath a mourning weight, Kaan Vaegor took the head of a king and donned his melted crown. Now on a tireless quest to assuage the never-ebbing ache in his chest, his hunt for a moonshard lures him into the belly of Gore’s notorious prison where he stumbles upon something that rips apart his perception of reality. A shackled miracle with eyes full of rage and blood on her hands.

The echo of the past sings louder than the Creators themselves, and even Raeve can’t ignore the truths blaring at her from a warmer, happier time.
However.
There’s more to this song than meets the eye, and some truths �
They’re too poisonous to swallow.

When the Moon Hatched is a fast-paced fantasy romance for fans of witty banter and strong, sassy protagonists. Beneath the cover is an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. ]]> 718 Sarah A. Parker Kathy 0 3.99 2024 When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Touch of Chaos (Hades x Persephone Saga, #4)]]> 56670031
Persephone, Goddess of Spring, never guessed a chance encounter with Hades, God of the Underworld, would change her life forever—but he did.

A fight for humanity and battles between gods, it's a world Persephone never thought she would see. To end the chaos, she must draw upon her darkness and embrace who she's become—Goddess, Wife, Queen of the Underworld.

Once, Persephone made bargains to save those she loves, now she will go to war for them.]]> 464 Scarlett St. Clair Kathy 0 3.89 2024 A Touch of Chaos (Hades x Persephone Saga, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Short Walk Through a Wide World]]> 176443045
Paris, 1885: Aubry Tourvel, a spoiled and stubborn nine-year-old girl, comes across a wooden puzzle ball on her walk home from school. She tosses it over the fence, only to find it in her backpack that evening. Days later, at the family dinner table, she starts to bleed to death.

When medical treatment only makes her worse, she flees to the outskirts of the city, where she realizes that it is this very act of movement that keeps her alive. So begins her lifelong journey on the run from her condition, which won’t allow her to stay anywhere for longer than a few days nor return to a place where she’s already been.

From the scorched dunes of the Calashino Sand Sea to the snow-packed peaks of the Himalayas; from a bottomless well in a Parisian courtyard, to the shelves of an infinite underground library, we follow Aubry as she learns what it takes to survive and ultimately, to truly live. But the longer Aubry wanders and the more desperate she is to share her life with others, the clearer it becomes that the world she travels through may not be quite the same as everyone else’s...

Fiercely independent and hopeful, yet full of longing, Aubry Tourvel is an unforgettable character fighting her way through a world of wonders to find a place she can call home. A spellbinding and inspiring story about discovering meaning in a life that seems otherwise impossible, A Short Walk Through a Wide World reminds us that it’s not the destination, but rather the journey—no matter how long it lasts—that makes us who we are.]]> 400 Douglas Westerbeke 1668026066 Kathy 0 3.48 2024 A Short Walk Through a Wide World
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]]> <![CDATA[Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (Emily Wilde, #2)]]> 134119076 When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late, in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series.

Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore who just wrote the world’s first comprehensive encyclopaedia of faeries. She’s learned many of the secrets of the Hidden Ones on her adventures . . . and also from her fellow scholar and former rival Wendell Bambleby.

Because Bambleby is more than infuriatingly charming. He’s an exiled faerie king on the run from his murderous mother and in search of a door back to his realm. And despite Emily’s feelings for Bambleby, she’s not ready to accept his proposal of marriage: Loving one of the Fair Folk comes with secrets and dangers.

She also has a new project to focus on: a map of the realms of faerie. While she is preparing her research, Bambleby lands her in trouble yet again, when assassins sent by his mother invade Cambridge. Now Bambleby and Emily are on another adventure, this time to the picturesque Austrian Alps, where Emily believes they may find the door to Bambleby’s realm and the key to freeing him from his family’s dark plans.

But with new relationships for the prickly Emily to navigate and dangerous Folk lurking in every forest and hollow, Emily must unravel the mysterious workings of faerie doors and of her own heart.]]> 370 Heather Fawcett 0593500202 Kathy 0 4.29 2024 Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands (Emily Wilde, #2)
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]]> The Heiress 126919284
But to everyone’s surprise, Cam wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.

Ten years later, Camden is a McTavish in name only, but a summons in the wake of his uncle’s death brings him and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but coming home reminds Cam why he was so quick to leave in the first place.

Jules, however, has other ideas, and the more she learns about Cam’s estranged family—and the twisted secrets they keep—the more determined she is for her husband to claim everything Ruby once intended for him to have.

But Ruby’s plans were always more complicated than they appeared. As Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumors following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will—and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.]]> 294 Rachel Hawkins 1250280036 Kathy 0 2024-releases-goodreads 3.80 2024 The Heiress
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]]> Anita de Monte Laughs Last 127306192 New York Times bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a mesmerizing novel about a first-generation Ivy League student who uncovers the genius work of a female artist decades after her suspicious death

1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn’t. By 1998 Anita’s name has been all but forgotten—certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by privileged students whose futures are already paved out for them, Raquel feels like an outsider. Students of color, like her, are the minority there, and the pressure to work twice as hard for the same opportunities is no secret.

But when Raquel becomes romantically involved with a well-connected older art student, she finds herself unexpectedly rising up the social ranks. As she attempts to straddle both worlds, she stumbles upon Anita’s story, raising questions about the dynamics of her own relationship, which eerily mirrors that of the forgotten artist.

Moving back and forth through time and told from the perspectives of both women, Anita de Monte Laughs Last is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite.]]> 342 Xóchitl González 1250786215 Kathy 0 3.76 2024 Anita de Monte Laughs Last
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]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop]]> 133938826 should feel successful—but all she feels is drained. Haunted by an abandoned dream, she takes a leap of faith and leaves her old life behind. Quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeongju moves to a quiet residential neighborhood outside the city and opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop.

The transition isn’t easy. For months, all Yeongju can do is cry. But as the long hours in the shop stretch on, she begins to reflect on what makes a good bookseller and a meaningful store. She throws herself into reading voraciously, hosting author events, and crafting her own philosophy on bookselling. Gradually, Yeongju finds her footing in her new surroundings.

Surrounded by friends, writers, and the books that bind them, Yeongju begins to write a new chapter in her life. The Hyunam-dong Bookshop evolves into a warm, welcoming haven for lost souls—a place to rest, heal, and remember that it’s never too late to scrap the plot and start over.]]> 307 Hwang Bo-Reum Kathy 0 to-read, 2022-reads 3.94 2022 Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop
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]]> Daughters of Shandong 195888874
A propulsive, extraordinary novel about a mother and her daughters� harrowing escape to Taiwan as the Communist revolution sweeps through China, by debut author Eve J. Chung, based on her family story

Daughters are the Ang family’s curse.

In 1948, civil war ravages the Chinese countryside, but in rural Shandong, the wealthy, landowning Angs are more concerned with their lack of an heir. Hai is the eldest of four girls and spends her days looking after her sisters. Headstrong Di, who is just a year younger, learns to hide in plain sight, and their mother—abused by the family for failing to birth a boy—finds her own small acts of rebellion in the kitchen. As the Communist army closes in on their town, the rest of the prosperous household flees, leaving behind the girls and their mother because they view them as useless mouths to feed.

Without an Ang male to punish, the land-seizing cadres choose Hai, as the eldest child, to stand trial for her family’s crimes. She barely survives their brutality. Realizing the worst is yet to come, the women plan their escape. Starving and penniless but resourceful, they forge travel permits and embark on a thousand-mile journey to confront the family that abandoned them.

From the countryside to the bustling city of Qingdao, and onward to British Hong Kong and eventually Taiwan, they witness the changing tide of a nation and the plight of multitudes caught in the wake of revolution. But with the loss of their home and the life they’ve known also comes new freedom—to take hold of their fate, to shake free of the bonds of their gender, and to claim their own story.

Told in assured, evocative prose, with impeccably drawn characters, Daughters of Shandong is a hopeful, powerful story about the resilience of women in war; the enduring love between mothers, daughters, and sisters; and the sacrifices made to lift up future generations.]]> 400 Eve J. Chung 0593640535 Kathy 0 4.45 2024 Daughters of Shandong
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]]> The Storm We Made 60211228 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781668015148.

A novel about a Malayan mother who becomes an unlikely spy for the invading Japanese forces during WWII—and the shocking consequences that rain upon her community and family.

Malaya, 1945. Cecily Alcantara’s family is in terrible danger: her fifteen-year-old son, Abel, has disappeared, and her youngest daughter, Jasmin, is confined in a basement to prevent being pressed into service at the comfort stations. Her eldest daughter Jujube, who works at a tea house frequented by drunk Japanese soldiers, becomes angrier by the day.

Cecily knows two things: that this is all her fault; and that her family must never learn the truth.

A decade prior, Cecily had been desperate to be more than a housewife to a low-level bureaucrat in British-colonized Malaya. A chance meeting with the charismatic General Fuijwara lured her into a life of espionage, pursuing dreams of an “Asia for Asians.� Instead, Cecily helped usher in an even more brutal occupation by the Japanese. Ten years later as the war reaches its apex, her actions have caught up with her. Now her family is on the brink of destruction—and she will do anything to save them.]]> 339 Vanessa Chan Kathy 0 3.80 2024 The Storm We Made
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]]> Glorious Exploits 127278133 An utterly original celebration of that which binds humanity across battle lines and history.

On the island of Sicily amid the Peloponnesian War, the Syracusans have figured out what to do with the surviving Athenians who had the gall to invade their city: they’ve herded the sorry prisoners of war into a rock quarry and left them to rot. Looking for a way to pass the time, Lampo and Gelon, two unemployed potters with a soft spot for poetry and drink, head down into the quarry to feed the Athenians if, and only if, they can manage a few choice lines from their great playwright Euripides. Before long, the two mates hatch a plan to direct a full-blown production of Medea. After all, you can hate the people but love their art. But as opening night approaches, what started as a lark quickly sets in motion a series of extraordinary events, and our wayward heroes begin to realize that staging a play can be as dangerous as fighting a war, with all sorts of risks to life, limb, and friendship.

Told in a contemporary Irish voice and as riotously funny as it is deeply moving, Glorious Exploits is an unforgettable ode to the power of art in a time of war, brotherhood in a time of enmity, and human will throughout the ages.]]> 304 Ferdia Lennon 1250893690 Kathy 0 4.15 2024 Glorious Exploits
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]]> Greta & Valdin 176443453
It’s been a year since his ex-boyfriend dumped him and moved from Auckland to Buenos Aires, and Valdin is doing fine. He has a good flat with his sister Greta, a good career where his colleagues only occasionally remind him that he is the sole MÄori person in the office, and a good friend who he only sleeps with when he’s sad. But when work sends him to Argentina and he’s thrown back in his former lover’s orbit, Valdin is forced to confront the feelings he’s been trying to ignore—and the future he wants.

Greta is not letting her painfully unrequited crush (or her possibly pointless master’s thesis, or her pathetic academic salary...) get her down. She would love to focus on the charming fellow grad student she meets at a party and her friendships with a circle of similarly floundering twenty-somethings, but her chaotic family life won’t stop her mother is keeping secrets, her nephew is having a gay crisis, and her brother has suddenly flown to South America without a word.

Sharp, hilarious, and with an undeniable emotional momentum that builds to an exuberant conclusion, Greta & Valdin careens us through the siblings� misadventures and the messy dramas of their sprawling, eccentric Maaori-Russian-Catalonian family. An acclaimed bestseller in New Zealand, Greta & Valdin is fresh, joyful, and alive with the possibility of love in its many mystifying forms.]]> 352 Rebecca K. Reilly 1668028042 Kathy 0 to-read 3.90 2021 Greta & Valdin
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]]> <![CDATA[A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon]]> 199798198
The Grand Canyon is an American treasure, visited by more than 6 million people a year, many of whom are rendered speechless by its vast beauty, mystery, and complexity. Now, in A Walk in the Park , author Kevin Fedarko chronicles his year-long effort to find a 750-mile path along the length of the Grand Canyon, through a vertical wilderness suspended between the caprock along the rims of the abyss and the Colorado River, which flows along its bottom.

Consisting of countless cliffs and steep drops, plus immense stretches with almost no access to water, and the fact that not a single trail links its eastern doorway to its western terminus, this jewel of national parks is so challenging that when Fedarko departed fewer people had completed the journey in one single hike than had walked on the moon. The intensity of the effort required him to break his trip into several legs, each of which held staggering dangers and unexpected discoveries.

Accompanying Fedarko through this sublime yet perilous terrain is the award-winning photographer Peter McBride, who captures the stunning landscape in breathtaking photos. Together, they encounter long-lost Native American ruins, the remains of Old West prospectors� camps, present day tribal activists, and signs that commercial tourism is impinging on the park’s remote wildness.

An epic adventure, action-packed survival tale, and a deep spiritual journey, A Walk in the Park gives us an unprecedented glimpse of the crown jewel of America’s National an iconic landscape framed by ancient rock whose contours are recognized by all, but whose secrets and treasures are known to almost no one, and whose topography encompasses some of the harshest, least explored, most awe-inspiring terrain in the world.]]> 512 Kevin Fedarko 1501183052 Kathy 0 4.23 2024 A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
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]]> The Personal Librarian 55333938 This is a previously-published edition of ISBN 9780593101537.

The remarkable, little-known story of Belle da Costa Greene, J. P. Morgan's personal librarian—who became one of the most powerful women in New York despite the dangerous secret she kept in order to make her dreams come true, from New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and acclaimed author Victoria Christopher Murray.

In her twenties, Belle da Costa Greene is hired by J. P. Morgan to curate a collection of rare manuscripts, books, and artwork for his newly built Pierpont Morgan Library. Belle becomes a fixture on the New York society scene and one of the most powerful people in the art and book world, known for her impeccable taste and shrewd negotiating for critical works as she helps build a world-class collection.

But Belle has a secret, one she must protect at all costs. She was born not Belle da Costa Greene but Belle Marion Greener. She is the daughter of Richard Greener, the first Black graduate of Harvard and a well-known advocate for equality. Belle's complexion isn't dark because of her alleged Portuguese heritage that lets her pass as white—her complexion is dark because she is African American.

The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths to which she must go—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.]]> 341 Marie Benedict Kathy 0 3.98 2021 The Personal Librarian
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]]> <![CDATA[Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1)]]> 61242426
The battle-weary orc aims to start fresh, opening the first ever coffee shop in the city of Thune. But old and new rivals stand in the way of success � not to mention the fact that no one has the faintest idea what coffee actually is.

If Viv wants to put the blade behind her and make her plans a reality, she won't be able to go it alone.

But the true rewards of the uncharted path are the travelers you meet along the way. And whether drawn together by ancient magic, flaky pastry, or a freshly brewed cup, they may become partners, family, and something deeper than she ever could have dreamed.]]> 296 Travis Baldree Kathy 0 2024-releases-goodreads 4.05 2022 Legends & Lattes (Legends & Lattes, #1)
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average rating: 4.05
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]]> The Book of Doors 156009464
Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers—a lonely yet charming old man—dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories, and now she has nothing to remember him by. Nothing but the last book he was reading.

But this is no ordinary book�

It is the Book of Doors.

Inscribed with enigmatic words and mysterious drawings, it promises Cassie that any door is every door. You just need to know how to open them.

Then she’s approached by a gaunt stranger in a rumpled black suit with a Scottish brogue who calls himself Drummond Fox. He’s a librarian who keeps watch over a unique set of rare volumes. The tome now in Cassie’s possession is not the only book with great power, but it is the one most coveted by those who collect them.

Now Cassie is being hunted by those few who know of the Special Books. With only her roommate Izzy to confide in, she has to decide if she will help the mysterious and haunted Drummond protect the Book of Doors—and the other books in his secret library’s care—from those who will do evil. Because only Drummond knows where the unique library is and only Cassie’s book can get them there.

But there are those willing to kill to obtain those secrets. And a dark force—in the form of a shadowy, sadistic woman—is at the very top of that list.]]> 404 Gareth Brown 0063323982 Kathy 0 4.00 2024 The Book of Doors
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]]> Jenny James Is Not a Disaster 201335451
Single mum Jenny is on the edge of disaster. Her job is downsizing, her car won't start, her son is a teenager (enough said) . . . and it just won't stop raining. So when her darling cottage on the Norfolk coast literally falls off a cliff, taking all of her son's baby photos, her beloved couch, and almost taking Jenny herself down with it, it's the ridiculously traumatic cherry on top of her ridiculously catastrophic week.

With no job, no home, and the painful stirring of memories from when Jenny was alone, broke, estranged from her family, and pregnant, she takes a drastic step to start new. She and her eighteen-year-old son, Charlie, join their nomadic neighbor, Luke, and his dachshund, Betty, in his campervan on a road trip around England. From hiking historical sites to riding rollercoasters at amusement parks, each new stop drives Jenny forward and reminds her of the dreams she gave up long ago.

But more than that, each new destination--pulled from a hat based on random prompts like "Brontë sisters" and favorite songs--brings Jenny closer to her son, and the painful past she tried to outrun. As old wounds and difficult reconciliations open Jenny's eyes to the mistakes of her past, she is able to navigate what, and who, she would like to be a part of her future.]]> 320 Debbie Johnson 1400247861 Kathy 0 3.83 2024 Jenny James Is Not a Disaster
author: Debbie Johnson
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> The Teller of Small Fortunes 207611551 A wandering fortune teller finds an unexpected family in this warm and wonderful debut fantasy, perfect for readers of Travis Baldree and Sangu Mandanna.

Tao is an immigrant fortune teller, traveling between villages with just her trusty mule for company. She only tells "small" fortunes: whether it will hail next week; which boy the barmaid will kiss; when the cow will calve. She knows from bitter experience that big fortunes come with big consequences�

Even if it’s a lonely life, it’s better than the one she left behind. But a small fortune unexpectedly becomes something more when a (semi) reformed thief and an ex-mercenary recruit her into their desperate search for a lost child. Soon, they’re joined by a baker with a knead for adventure, and—of course—a slightly magical cat.

Tao sets down a new path with companions as big-hearted as her fortunes are small. But as she lowers her walls, the shadows of her past are closing in—and she’ll have to decide whether to risk everything to preserve the family she never thought she could have.]]> 336 Julie Leong 0593815912 Kathy 0 3.82 2024 The Teller of Small Fortunes
author: Julie Leong
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands]]> 154985516 For fans of Piranesi and The Midnight Library, a stunning historical fantasy novel set on a grand express train, about a group of passengers on a dangerous journey across a magical landscape

It is said there is a price that every passenger must pay. A price beyond the cost of a ticket.

There is only one way to travel across the Wastelands: on the Trans-Siberian Express, a train as famous for its luxury as for its danger. The train is never short of passengers, eager to catch sight of Wastelands creatures more miraculous and terrifying than anything they could imagine. But on the train's last journey, something went horribly wrong, though no one seems to remember what exactly happened. Not even Zhang Weiwei, who has spent her life onboard and thought she knew all of the train’s secrets.

Now, the train is about to embark again, with a new set of passengers. Among them are Marya Petrovna, a grieving woman with a borrowed name; Henry Grey, a disgraced naturalist looking for redemption; and Elena, a beguiling stowaway with a powerful connection to the Wastelands itself. Weiwei knows she should report Elena, but she can’t help but be drawn to her. As the girls begin a forbidden friendship, there are warning signs that the rules of the Wastelands are changing and the train might once again be imperiled. Can the passengers trust each other, as the wildness outside threatens to consume them all?]]> 336 Sarah Brooks 1250878616 Kathy 0 3.58 2024 The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands
author: Sarah Brooks
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.58
book published: 2024
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Days of Judgement: A Judge in Idi Amins Uganda]]> 536899 Sir Peter Allen 0718306376 Kathy 0 to-read 4.25 Days of Judgement: A Judge in Idi Amins Uganda
author: Sir Peter Allen
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.25
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]]> <![CDATA[Culture of the Sepulchre: Idi Amin's Monster Regime]]> 16673975 Madanjeet Singh, the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda at the time, gives a first-hand account of the unimaginable violence and savagery unleashed by a man who designated himself â€His Excellency President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea, and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particularâ€� (and by some accounts even appointed himself the King of Scotland), as well as the ghastly and macabre events that followed Amin’s defeat by the rebel forces led by Museveni.
This is also an account of the extraordinary courage demonstrated by Madanjeet at a time of great personal turmoil—his sister died under mysterious circumstances and his trusted servant turned criminal—and the great risks he took to evacuate hundreds of families desperate to escape the murderous environment]]> 237 Madanjeet Singh 0670085731 Kathy 0 4.29 2012 Culture of the Sepulchre: Idi Amin's Monster Regime
author: Madanjeet Singh
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2012
rating: 0
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shelves: to-read, adult, biography-memoirs, murder, uganda
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]]> The Highland Falcon Thief 50840106 lot more interesting. As suspicions and accusations run high among the passengers, Harrison begins to investigate and uncovers a few surprises along the way. Can he solve the mystery of the jewel thief and catch the culprit before they reach the end of the line?]]> 272 M.G. Leonard 1529013062 Kathy 3
Trains; Steam Trains; Jewel Thieves; Dogs and Adventure for all.
A good beginning to the series and fun for all ages.]]> 4.21 2020 The Highland Falcon Thief
author: M.G. Leonard
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2020
rating: 3
read at: 2024/10/02
date added: 2024/10/03
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, child-teens, children-s, contemporary, crime, family, fiction, mystery, travel
review:
3.5*

Trains; Steam Trains; Jewel Thieves; Dogs and Adventure for all.
A good beginning to the series and fun for all ages.
]]> Scenes from My Life 1186772 224 Judi Dench 029784427X Kathy 4
Judy's theatrical, stage and screen memories.
Pictures, anecdotes and personal thoughts.]]> 3.90 2005 Scenes from My Life
author: Judi Dench
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2005
rating: 4
read at: 2024/09/03
date added: 2024/10/02
shelves: 4-5-star-ratings, adult, biography-memoirs, contemporary, drama, family, from-around-the-world-every-country, non-fiction, women-s-literature
review:
4.5*

Judy's theatrical, stage and screen memories.
Pictures, anecdotes and personal thoughts.
]]> Tyler's Row (Fairacre, #9) 669045
The two-hundred-year-old cottages known as Tylerâ s Row, with charming leaded-glass windows and an arched thorn hedge over the gateway, are supposed to provide a haven of peace for their new owners, Peter and Diana Hale. They plan to convert the middle two cottages into one, to create their own rural refuge. But beset by carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and bills, as well as their neighboring tenants, the redoubtable Sergeant Barnaby and the sour Mrs. Fowler, both longtime residents of Tyler's Row, the couple soon have cause to ponder their decision. Fairacre is not the utopia they expect, and the Hales must adapt to ordinary life in a village full of extraordinary quirks.]]> 240 Miss Read 089733339X Kathy 4
I listened to the Audible edition, I also have the novel in ebook.
Ĺ·±¦ÓéŔÖ doesn't show the Audible 2012 edition.

Time: 6 hrs, 7 mins.

Themes: British Rural Communities, friendships, village life.



]]> 4.22 1973 Tyler's Row (Fairacre, #9)
author: Miss Read
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.22
book published: 1973
rating: 4
read at: 2024/09/03
date added: 2024/10/02
shelves: 4-5-star-ratings, adult, audible, family, fiction, my-personal-library, village-life
review:
4.25*

I listened to the Audible edition, I also have the novel in ebook.
Ĺ·±¦ÓéŔÖ doesn't show the Audible 2012 edition.

Time: 6 hrs, 7 mins.

Themes: British Rural Communities, friendships, village life.




]]> <![CDATA[The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Lucerne (The Girl, the Dog and the Writer, #3)]]> 51941942 'AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT TO READ, WITH LOTS OF CHARMING AND QUIRKY CHARACTERS' -- Better Reading

Freja and her mother, Clementine, are reunited at last. Tobias and Vivi are in love. And Lucerne, their new home, is a paradise of snowy alps, sapphire lakes, white swans and delicious Swiss chocolate!

Everything seems perfect, until poor Lady P appears, bandaged from head to toe after a fall -- or was it a push? Crimes break out across the city, all involving chocolate. Clementine doesn't seem her usual self. And still Freja has not solved the biggest mystery -- who is Tobias Appleby?

All will be revealed in the girl, the dog and the writer's final adventure by award-winning Australian author Katrina Nannestad.


PRAISE FOR THE GIRL, THE DOG AND THE WRITER SERIES

'sure to be treasured' -- Children's Book Council of Australia's Reading Time

'Children from eight up will really warm to this funny, sad, happy book, and many adults will be charmed too' -- The Book Bubble

'Fans of... Jacqueline Harvey will love this book' -- Kids' Book Review on The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Rome

'an absolute delight to read, with lots of charming and quirky characters ... The mini world that author Katrina Nannestad has created is every child's dream' -- Better Reading

2018 Australian Book Industry Awards -- Longlisted

2018 CBCA Book of the Year Awards -- Notable

]]> 266 Katrina Nannestad Kathy 3
I'm enjoying reading middle-grade novels, I enjoy these more than young adult novels, and often more than fiction for adults.
This was a lovely story about identity, family and found families. More it is a lovely mystery story set in France with lots of 'chocolate' references and eating. Made me crave chocolate while I read it.]]> 4.51 2019 The Girl, the Dog and the Writer in Lucerne (The Girl, the Dog and the Writer, #3)
author: Katrina Nannestad
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.51
book published: 2019
rating: 3
read at: 2024/09/13
date added: 2024/10/02
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, child-teens, children-s, family, fiction, france, identity, mystery
review:
3.5*

I'm enjoying reading middle-grade novels, I enjoy these more than young adult novels, and often more than fiction for adults.
This was a lovely story about identity, family and found families. More it is a lovely mystery story set in France with lots of 'chocolate' references and eating. Made me crave chocolate while I read it.
]]> <![CDATA[The Skinny Soup Maker Recipe Book: Delicious Low Calorie, Healthy and Simple Soup Machine Recipes Under 100, 200 and 300 Calories. Perfect For Any Diet and Weight Loss Plan.]]> 19032274
Packed with tasty, quick and easy to follow instructions, this soup maker recipe book guides you through a range of versatile and innovative ideas that are perfect for any time of the year. Our soups are an excellent source of wholesome ingredients and can help boost your health and energy levels as well as being an extremely economical way to prepare great meals.

Including tried and tested traditional family favourites, the recipes also draw inspiration from around the world for new and exciting ideas to shake-up your soup maker. Making use of fresh and seasonal ingredients, these appetising soups can be prepared and cooked in under 30 minutes and all fall under either 100, 200 or 300 calories.

Although our recipes have been written specifically for soup making machines like the morphy richards soup maker, they can easily be adapted to suit the traditional stove-top method of cooking.

Inside you'll

Lovely, no fuss, quick & easy soups under 300 caloriesLow cal & low fat recipes - perfect for if you're slimming, on a diet or weight watchingTraditional soup recipes plus exciting new ideas - there's a soup for every dayVegetable, seafood, meat & poultry options plus simple stock recipes.Simple guide to soup makers and top tipsSuitable for any soupmakerTasty soup recipes

Pea, Parsley & MintGinger, Garlic & ParsnipCreamy CeleryHoneyed CarrotCheesy LeekChicken & AsparagusLentil & BaconChorizo & ChardPorcini & PancettaSpiced Turkey & ChickpeaThai Fish & Pak Choi and many more]]> 173 CookNation 1909855014 Kathy 0 to-read 3.73 2013 The Skinny Soup Maker Recipe Book: Delicious Low Calorie, Healthy and Simple Soup Machine Recipes Under 100, 200 and 300 Calories. Perfect For Any Diet and Weight Loss Plan.
author: CookNation
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.73
book published: 2013
rating: 0
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]]> After the Sunset (Timing, #2) 12204007
Two years after riding off into the sunset with ranch owner Rand Holloway, Stefan Joss has made a tentative peace with his new life, teaching at a community college. But the course of true love never does run smooth. Rand wants him home on the ranch; Stef wants an exit strategy in case Rand ever decides to throw him out. Finally, after recognizing how unfair he's being, Stef makes a commitment, and Rand is over the moon.

When Stef gets the chance to prove his devotion, he doesn’t hesitate—despite the risk to his health—and Rand takes the opportunity to show everyone that sometimes life’s best surprises come after the sunset.]]> 180 Mary Calmes 1613720920 Kathy 4 4.26 2011 After the Sunset (Timing, #2)
author: Mary Calmes
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2011
rating: 4
read at: 2024/10/01
date added: 2024/10/01
shelves: my-personal-library, 2016, contemporary-romance, lgbt, 4-5-star-ratings
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Fell Murder (Robert MacDonald #24)]]> 50814751
The Garths had farmed their fertile acres for generations, and fine land it was with the towering hills of the Lake Country on the far horizon. Here hot-tempered Robert Garth, still hale and hearty at eighty-two, ruled Garthmere Hall with a rod of iron. Until, that is, old Garth was found dead–â€dead as mutton’–in the trampled mud of the ancient outhouse.

Glowering clouds gather over the dramatic dales and fells as seasoned investigator Chief Inspector Macdonald arrives in the north country. Awaiting him are the reticent Garths and their guarded neighbours of the Lune Valley; and a battle of wits to unearth their murderous secrets.

First published in 1944, Fell Murder is a tightly-paced mystery with authentic depictions of its breathtaking locales and Second World War setting. This edition also includes the rare E.C.R. Lorac short story The Live Wire.]]> 222 E.C.R. Lorac 0712364706 Kathy 0 4.11 1944 Fell Murder (Robert MacDonald #24)
author: E.C.R. Lorac
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.11
book published: 1944
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Love and Payne (THIRDS Universe, #1)]]> 53511640 246 Charlie Cochet Kathy 0 4.37 2018 Love and Payne (THIRDS Universe, #1)
author: Charlie Cochet
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/10/01
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]]> <![CDATA[Gone But Not Forgotten (TIN, #1)]]> 58691927 Codename: Chaos.
Former THIRDS agent turned TIN operative Dexter J. Daley is a legend. Just ask him, he’ll tell you. Chaos isn’t so much a codename as it is Dex’s state of being. As a spy for the Therian Intelligence Network, Dex has spent the last four years bringing down the bad guys. Hell, his middle name is literally Justice. But a new mission brings him face-to-face with a different kind of monster, one with a weapon that can alter the course of history. Failure is not an option, but as the mission goes from dangerous to deadly, Dex finds himself up against a far more terrifying force, and this time, there’s no escape.

Codename: Atlas
As former team leader for Destructive Delta and now a TIN operative, Sloane Daley knows what it feels like to carry the weight of the world on his shoulders. But no matter the challenge, Sloane knows that together, he and his husband, Dex, can overcome anything. When their latest mission takes a personal turn, Sloane is forced to confront the very thing that created him. Looking back to a past he thought he’d left behind is the least of Sloane’s problems, because the greatest threat he’s about to encounter � is his own husband.]]> 266 Charlie Cochet Kathy 0 4.61 2021 Gone But Not Forgotten (TIN, #1)
author: Charlie Cochet
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.61
book published: 2021
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[THIRDS Volume Three: Books 7-10]]> 60167792
Smoke & Mirrors

Life for Dexter J. Daley has never been easy, but he’s always found a way to pick himself back up with a smile on his face. Taken from his home, and the arms of his boyfriend and THIRDS partner, Sloane Brodie, Dex finds himself in a situation as mysterious and lethal as the Therian interrogating him. Dex learns what he’s secretly believed all along: his parents� death wasn’t an accident.

Discovering the whole truth about John and Gina Daley’s homicide sets off a series of events that will change Dex and Sloane’s lives forever. As buried secrets rise to the surface and new truths are revealed, Dex and Sloane’s love for each other is put to the test, with more than their relationship on the line. If traversing the waters of murder and secret government agencies wasn’t enough, something inexplicable has been happening to Dex—and nothing will ever be the same.

Thick & Thin

In a matter of days, Dex has been kidnapped, tortured, killed, revived, become half-Therian, offered the chance to become a spy, and accepted a proposal to marry his jaguar Therian boyfriend, Sloane Brodie. It’s been a lot to take in, and although Dex is still trying to wrap his head around everything that’s happened, he knows he has to move forward. After the events of Smoke & Mirrors, Dex and Sloane find themselves in one of the most frightening situations of all: revealing the truth to their Destructive Delta family. When the dust settles, nothing will ever be the same, and it’s up to Dex to prove that in the face of change, the one thing that will always remain the same is family.


Darkest Hour Before Dawn

THIRDS Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs and Chief Medical Examiner Hudson Colbourn are as much in love now as they were nearly seven years ago when a tragic event on the job destroyed their relationship. The two drift together only to be pulled apart time and time again. When Hudson draws the interest of dangerous enemies, both within and outside the organization, Seb wants nothing more than to protect the man who still means everything to him.

As life-and-death events, an uncertain future, and startling truths draw Hudson and Seb to each other yet again, they must make a choice: trust their love and take strength from what they share, or lose what matters most� for good this time.

Tried & True

When THIRDS agent Dexter J. Daley met Team Leader Sloane Brodie, he couldn’t have imagined how slamming into his new partner—literally—would shake both their worlds. Now four years later, they’ve faced dangers, fought battles both personal and professional� and fallen deeply in love. Now their big moment is finally in sight, and they’re ready to stand up together and make it official. Unfortunately, as the countdown to their big day begins, an enemy declares war on the THIRDS�.

With their family in danger, Dex and Sloane are put to the test on how far into darkness they’ll walk to save those they love. As secrets are unearthed, a deadly betrayal is revealed, and Dex and Sloane must call on their Destructive Delta family for one last hurrah to put an end to the secret organization responsible for so much devastation.

Dex and Sloane will have plenty of bullets to dodge on the way to the altar, but with happiness within their grasp, they are determined to get there come hell or high water�.]]> 984 Charlie Cochet Kathy 0 4.63 THIRDS Volume Three: Books 7-10
author: Charlie Cochet
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.63
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]]> THIRDS Volume Two: Books 4-6 60191044
Rise & Fall

After an attack by the Coalition leaves THIRDS Team Leader Sloane Brodie critically injured, agent Dexter J. Daley swears to make Beck Hogan pay for what he’s done. But Dex’s plans for retribution are short-lived. With Ash still on leave with his own injuries, Sloane in the hospital, and Destructive Delta in the Coalition’s crosshairs, Lieutenant Sparks isn’t taking any chances. Dex’s team is pulled from the case, with the investigation handed to Team Leader Sebastian Hobbs. Dex refuses to stand by while another team goes after Hogan, and decides to put his old HPF detective skills to work to find Hogan before Theta Destructive, no matter the cost.

With a lengthy and painful recovery ahead of him, the last thing Sloane needs is his partner out scouring the city, especially when the lies—however well intentioned—begin to spiral out of control. Sloane is all too familiar with the desire to retaliate, but some things are more important, like the man who’s pledged to stand beside him. As Dex starts down a dark path, it’s up to Sloane to show him what’s at stake, and finally put a name to what’s in his heart.

Against the Grain

As the fiercest Defense Agent at the THIRDS, Destructive Delta’s Ash Keeler is foul-mouthed and foul-tempered. But his hard-lined approach always yields results, evident by his recent infiltration of the Coalition. Thanks to Ash’s skills and the help of his team, they finally put an end to the murdering extremist group for good, though not before Ash takes a bullet to save teammate Cael Maddock. As a result, Ash’s secrets start to surface, and he can no longer ignore what’s in his heart.

Cael Maddock is no stranger to heartache. As a Recon Agent for Destructive Delta, he has successfully maneuvered through the urban jungle that is New York City, picking up his own scars along the way. Yet nothing he’s ever faced has been more of a challenge than the heart of Ash Keeler, his supposedly straight teammate. Being in love isn’t the only danger he and Ash face as wounds reopen and new secrets emerge, forcing them to question old loyalties.

Catch a Tiger by the Tail

Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been best friends since childhood, but somewhere along the line, their friendship evolved into something more. With the Therian Youth Center bombing, Calvin realizes just how short life can be and no longer keeps his feelings for his best friend a secret. Unfortunately, change is difficult for Ethan; most days he does well to deal with his selective mutism and social anxiety. Calvin’s confession adds a new struggle for Ethan, one he fears might cost him the friendship that’s been his whole world for as long as he can remember.

As partners and Defense Agents at the THIRDS, being on Destructive Delta is tough at the best of times, but between call-outs and life-threatening situations, Calvin and Ethan not only face traversing the challenges of their job, but also working toward a future as more than friends.]]> 805 Charlie Cochet Kathy 0 4.60 THIRDS Volume Two: Books 4-6
author: Charlie Cochet
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.60
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]]> THIRDS Volume One: Books 1-3 60171313
Hell & High Water
When homicide detective Dexter J. Daley's testimony helps send his partner away for murder, the consequences - and the media frenzy - aren't far behind. He soon finds himself sans boyfriend, sans friends, and, after an unpleasant encounter in a parking garage after the trial, he's lucky he doesn't find himself sans teeth. Dex fears he'll get transferred from the Human Police Force's Sixth Precinct, or worse, get dismissed. Instead, his adoptive father - a sergeant at the Therian-Human Intelligence Recon Defense Squadron otherwise known as the THIRDS - pulls a few strings, and Dex gets recruited as a Defense Agent.

Dex is determined to get his life back on track and eager to get started in his new job. But his first meeting with Team Leader Sloane Brodie, who also happens to be his new jaguar Therian partner, turns disastrous. When the team is called to investigate the murders of three HumaniTherian activists, it soon becomes clear to Dex that getting his partner and the rest of the tightknit team to accept him will be a lot harder than catching the killer - and every bit as dangerous.

Blood & Thunder
When a series of bombs go off in a Therian youth center, injuring members of THIRDS Team Destructive Delta, and causing a rift between agents Dexter J. Daley and Sloane Brodie, peace seems unattainable. Especially when a new and frightening group, the Order of Adrasteia, appears to always be a step ahead. With panic and intolerance spreading and streets becoming littered with the Order’s propaganda, hostility between Humans and Therians grows daily. Dex and Sloane, along with the rest of the team, are determined to take down the Order and restore peace, not to mention settle a personal score. But the deeper the team investigates the bombings, the more they believe there’s a more sinister motive than a desire to shed blood and spread chaos.

Discovering the frightful truth behind the Order’s intent forces Sloane to confront secrets from a past he thought he’d left behind for good, a past that could not only destroy him and his career, but also the reputation of the organization that made him all he is today. Now more than ever, Dex and Sloane need each other, and, along with trust, the strength of their bond will mean the difference between justice and all-out war.


Rack & Ruin
New York City’s streets are more dangerous than ever with the leaderless Order of Adrasteia and the Ikelos Coalition, a newly immerged Therian group, at war. Innocent civilians are caught in the crossfire and although the THIRDS round up more and more members of the Order in the hopes of keeping the volatile group from reorganizing, the members of the Coalition continue to escape and wreak havoc in the name of vigilante justice.

Worse yet, someone inside the THIRDS has been feeding the Coalition information. It’s up to Destructive Delta to draw out the mole and put an end to the war before anyone else gets hurt. But to get the job done, the team will have to work through the aftereffects of the Therian Youth Center bombing. A skirmish with Coalition members leads Agent Dexter J. Daley to a shocking discovery and suddenly it becomes clear that the random violence isn’t so random. There’s more going on than Dex and Sloane originally believed, and their fiery partnership is put to the test. As the case takes an explosive turn, Dex and Sloane are in danger of losing more than their relationship.]]> 879 Charlie Cochet Kathy 0 4.64 THIRDS Volume One: Books 1-3
author: Charlie Cochet
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.64
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]]> <![CDATA[Michael (Council Enforcers #19)]]> 45845022
Michael has been on leave from his job as an enforcer since he was stabbed while on a mission. He feels ready to get back to work, but Jared, the Whitedell pride doctor, won’t let him. He’s relieved when he and two of his team members are sent on a short, easy mission—along with everyone else in the pride because he’s whined about being bored for weeks. But the mission isn’t as easy as Michael had thought it would be, and the biggest surprise for him is smelling his mate in the house he's supposed to check.

Cooper has been stuck in the Green Hill pride mansion for close to fifteen years. His alpha is obsessed with keeping the pride members there since several of them left, and Cooper is the one paying the highest price. He’s the pride’s slave, and he’s beaten regularly.

But when he smells his mate at the front door, he knows things are about to change.

Michael needs to get his mate out of that house. Cooper is stronger than most people give him credit for, and he manages to escape on his own. They both know Alpha Carter isn’t going to take it kindly, though. Bonding will make sure Cooper isn’t forced to go back, but Will Alpha Carter stop and acknowledge it, or will they have to find another way to keep Cooper in Whitedell?]]> 120 Catherine Lievens 1487424205 Kathy 0 to-read 4.15 2019 Michael (Council Enforcers #19)
author: Catherine Lievens
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2019
rating: 0
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]]> The Woman in the Library 58804928 288 Sulari Gentill 146421588X Kathy 0 3.77 2022 The Woman in the Library
author: Sulari Gentill
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2022
rating: 0
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shelves: to-read, crime, murder, mystery, fiction
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]]> <![CDATA[Night Keepers (Night Keepers, #1)]]> 6590465
As a Miami narcotics detective, Leah Daniels never knows how her day will turn out. But she certainly never expected to be strapped to a stone altar, the human sacrifice in an ancient Mayan ritual meant to coax up a demon from the underworld. Or that she'd be saved by a handsome warrior-priest king who claims to recognize her from his visions...

Jaguar Strike wishes he hadn't made the mistake of reuniting his fellow warrior priests, or broken the law by saving their chosen human sacrifice. Now, he has no choice but to join forces with Leah and invoke dangerous magic in a death-defying race against the end of time.]]> 464 Jessica Andersen 1440633827 Kathy 0 3.48 2008 Night Keepers (Night Keepers, #1)
author: Jessica Andersen
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.48
book published: 2008
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/09/28
shelves: to-read, adventure, fantasy-paranormal, mystery, romance-paranormal, speculative-fiction
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Paws and Claws (Alphas Unleashed #1)]]> 32201395
To save his jamboree from obliteration, Omega Cade Decker is forced into a match with the powerful but merciless Grady Williams. While he may be attracted to the big, bad Alpha, and Grady will protect him from a corrupt Alpha jaguar, Cade won’t settle for anything less than the love of his life.

As Alpha of one of the most powerful jaguar jamborees around, Grady’s reputation for blood thirst is more of a help than a hindrance. When Alpha Decker approaches him with a proposal, Grady jumps at the chance to mate with Decker’s Omega brother. Grady doesn’t believe in love but craves having a beautiful, talented partner, so this arrangement is perfect.

When Cade is kidnapped, Grady realizes his love equals his fear that he’ll never get his mate back…]]> 142 M.A. Church 1945193530 Kathy 5 3.66 2016 Paws and Claws (Alphas Unleashed #1)
author: M.A. Church
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.66
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2016/10/16
date added: 2024/09/26
shelves: my-personal-library, 2016, lgbt, romance-paranormal, shifters, 5-star-ratings
review:
M A Church delivers the goods again!
]]> <![CDATA[The Incredible Aunty Awesomesauce]]> 41052973 294 J.S. Frankel 1487419880 Kathy 0 to-read 4.80 2018 The Incredible Aunty Awesomesauce
author: J.S. Frankel
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.80
book published: 2018
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> Port in a Storm (Sinners #8) 202711727 187 Rhys Ford 1644058472 Kathy 4 4.49 2024 Port in a Storm (Sinners #8)
author: Rhys Ford
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.49
book published: 2024
rating: 4
read at: 2024/01/26
date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: 4-5-star-ratings, lgbt, family, fiction, my-personal-library, romance-contemporary
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Road to Gretna Green (Timeless Regency Collection, #10)]]> 39175130
SAVING GRACE by Lucinda Brant
When widow Helen, Lady Dysart, returns to the English border town of Carlisle for a family wedding, she decides to confront local physician Royston Meredith, the man who broke her heart. Royston has loved Helen since they were teenagers. He thought the feeling mutual until she up and married the local MP. While everyone around them hopes this reunion will see Helen and Royston sort out their differences, of more immediate concern is Royston’s youngest sister Grace, when she elopes with the steward’s son. Helen and Royston dash after her, determined to save her from scandal and an imprudent match. But in saving Grace the couple may very well be saving themselves.

FOOLS RUSH IN by Julie Daines
Richard Arden needs a wife in order to collect his inheritance. Eliza Barnes needs to escape an arranged marriage to the odious Mr. Barrington. When Richard overhears Eliza’s plight at the coaching inn, he does the most reckless thing he’s ever done—he proposes to a woman he’s never met before. What begins as an easy solution leads Richard and Eliza on a journey across the country with Mr. Barrington at their heels, complicated even more when their fake engagement leads to feelings that are very real.

A LADY OF SCANDAL by Heather B. Moore
Unfortunately, Bridget’s marriage is over in four hours due to her husband’s tragic death. Fortunately, Bridget is now free from her distasteful marriage of convenience. When her year of mourning passes, and she meets her former husband’s cousin, Bridget discovers that her difficulties are far from over. Lord Hugh Wilde blames Bridget for his cousin’s death. But when Bridget’s sister elopes to Gretna Green with a man of questionable reputation, Lord Wilde is the only one who can help, and they both have to set aside their pride to rescue the errant sister.


Other books in the Timeless Regency
AUTUMN MASQUERADE
A MIDWINTER BALL
SPRING IN HYDE PARK
SUMMER HOUSE PARTY
A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
A HOLIDAY IN BATH
FALLING FOR A DUKE
A NIGHT IN GROSVENOR SQUARE
ROAD TO GRETNA GREEN
WEDDING WAGERS]]> 290 Lucinda Brant 1947152319 Kathy 0 to-read 3.90 2018 Road to Gretna Green (Timeless Regency Collection, #10)
author: Lucinda Brant
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2018
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/09/24
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> Heartsong (Fae, #2) 8301398 Previous Skin Deep

Trystan Raines loves cock. That’s a bonus in his line of work--he’s a prostitute, and damned good at his job. But pickings have been slim lately, and he’s homeless and flat broke. So when a stranger offers him a million dollars to play escort for a month, he jumps without looking--right into a world most humans don’t know exists. The world of the Fae. And his new master-for-a-month is their gorgeous prince, Braelan, who wants to “experience� New York with a human.

Uriskel also serves Braelan, as a bodyguard, but his term is a lot longer than Trytan� life, without possibility of parole. He’s also Braelan’s half-brother--but he can’t let the prince know that, or the King will have him killed. Uriskel is less than pleased when Braelan introduces his new human toy, and informs him that he’s to play bodyguard to the prince in the human realm.

Trystan thinks Uri’s an asshole. Uri thinks Trystan’s a fool. But when the prince forces them to perform sexual favors with each other for his amusement, they discover mutual lust that deepens to love. Unfortunately, there’s no way the prince will let them be together--unless it’s over Uri’s dead body.

Publisher's This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some readers may find Male/male sexual practices, violence.]]> 262 S.W. Vaughn 1607375915 Kathy 0 to-read 3.84 2010 Heartsong (Fae, #2)
author: S.W. Vaughn
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2010
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/09/23
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Timeless Amigurumi Doll Patterns: Crochet Doll Patterns for All Skill Levels | Including Step-by-Step, Easy-to-Follow Instructions | Cute Classic and Modern Amigurumi Dolls]]> 202749481
Craft Enchanting Dolls for All Skill Levels with Expert Guidance

Bonus Holiday Pattern Inside - Elevate Your Celebrations with Handmade Delights!



Embark on a crochet journey like no other with "Timeless Amigurumi Doll Patterns." From beginners to seasoned crocheters, this book opens the door to a world of endless possibilities. Feel the passion for crochet come to life as you dive into expertly crafted patterns and practical insights.

Discover the secrets of amigurumi with detailed introductions, demystify crochet terminology, and select the perfect materials. With step-by-step instructions and invaluable tips, every stitch becomes a masterpiece.

The heart of this book lies in its diverse doll patterns. Become a ballet virtuoso with Ballerina Dolls , or step back in time with the elegance of the Victorian era. Embrace the playful '50s with Retro Pin-Up Dolls , or find serenity in the grace of Japanese Kokeshi Dolls . And that's just the beginning!

For the modern trendsetters, Fashionista Dolls boast a wardrobe to envy. Adventure awaits with the jet-setting Traveler Doll , while health-conscious individuals will find a companion in the Fitness Enthusiast Doll . And for the culinary connoisseurs, the Foodie Doll promises a delightful experience.

But that's not all. As a special gift, we've included an exclusive holiday pattern to add a touch of handmade magic to your celebrations. Elevate your festivities with a creation that's uniquely yours.



What you get with this

Unparalleled Guidance for Crocheters of All LevelsExpert Tips on Techniques, Materials, and TerminologyDive into a Diverse Collection of Classic and Modern Doll PatternsElevate Your Celebrations with an Exclusive Bonus Holiday PatternCreate Personalized Gifts That Leave a Lasting ImpressionJoin a Thriving Community of Like-Minded CraftersImmerse Yourself in the Joy of Crafting and Unleash Your Creativity

🌟 Step into the World of Amigurumi Magic! Grab Your Copy Now and Start Crafting! 🌟±Ő±Ő> 94 Sonia Kenzie Kathy 0 3.56 Timeless Amigurumi Doll Patterns: Crochet Doll Patterns for All Skill Levels | Including Step-by-Step, Easy-to-Follow Instructions | Cute Classic and Modern Amigurumi Dolls
author: Sonia Kenzie
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.56
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/17
date added: 2024/09/17
shelves:
review:

]]> <![CDATA[KAWAII CROCHET MASTERY: A Complete Guide to Adorable Crochet Creations]]> 215352486 KAWAII CROCHET A Complete Guide to Adorable Crochet Creations" is your ultimate companion to crafting the cutest and most charming crochet projects imaginable. Dive into the enchanting world of kawaii crochet and learn how to create irresistibly adorable amigurumi, accessories, and home decor items that will bring joy and whimsy to your life.
Inside this comprehensive guidebook, you'll discover step-by-step instructions for a variety of kawaii crochet techniques, from basic stitches to advanced patterns. Explore the history and origins of kawaii crochet, uncovering its roots in Japanese culture and its rise to global popularity.
With clear and easy-to-follow tutorials, accompanied by beautiful photography and illustrations, you'll master the art of crocheting delightful characters, cuddly creatures, and delightful accessories that capture the essence of kawaii style. From smiling animals and sweet treats to playful motifs and colorful designs, there's something for everyone in this charming collection of projects.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, "KAWAII CROCHET MASTERY" offers endless inspiration and creativity for bringing your kawaii crochet dreams to life. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarns, and get ready to embark on a journey of crafting cuteness with " KAWAII CROCHET A Complete Guide to Adorable Crochet Creations."
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]]> 65 AKARI MASON Kathy 0 5.00 KAWAII CROCHET MASTERY: A Complete Guide to Adorable Crochet Creations
author: AKARI MASON
name: Kathy
average rating: 5.00
book published:
rating: 0
read at: 2024/09/17
date added: 2024/09/17
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]]> Following Frankenstein 58045634
Sometimes I was jealous of the monster of Frankenstein. I grew up believing my father cared more for him than he did for me. And was I wrong?

Maggie Walton’s father has dedicated his life to a single pursuit: hunting down the monster created by Victor Frankenstein. It has cost Maggie and her family everything � and now her father is staking everything on one last voyage to the Arctic, with Maggie secretly in tow, where he hopes to find the monster at last.

But there they make a shocking discovery: Frankenstein’s monster has a son�

A breath-taking, epic adventure, spanning the icy wastes of the Arctic Tundra to the vaudeville circus of New York, from the award-winning author of No Ballet Shoes in Syria and Another Twist in the Tale.]]> 272 Catherine Bruton 1788008448 Kathy 3 3.92 2021 Following Frankenstein
author: Catherine Bruton
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.92
book published: 2021
rating: 3
read at: 2024/05/14
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 2013, 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, child-teens, children-s, ya
review:

]]> Dragonquest (Pern, #2) 17861298
"But F'lar knew he had to find a better way to protect his beloved Pern, and he had to find it before the rebellious Oldtimers could breed anymore dissent....before his brother F'nor would be foolhardy enough to launch another suicide mission...and before those dratted fire-lizards could stir up any more trouble!"

©1971 Anne McCaffrey; (P)1993 Brilliance Audio]]> 12 Anne McCaffrey Kathy 5 3.95 1971 Dragonquest (Pern, #2)
author: Anne McCaffrey
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.95
book published: 1971
rating: 5
read at: 2024/05/13
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 5-star-ratings, adventure, audible, classics, fantasy, my-personal-library, science-fiction, ya
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Dragonflight (Pern: Dragonriders of Pern, #1)]]> 17856352
But it has been over 400 years since the last Threadfall, and some people have come to doubt that the menace will every strike again. But F'lar, rider of Pern's greatest bronze dragon, has no such illusions. The Red Star is near; Thread will fall soon.

Book another flight with the Dragonriders of Pern.

©1968 Anne McCaffrey; (P)1993 Brilliance Audio]]> 9 Anne McCaffrey Kathy 5 3.79 1968 Dragonflight (Pern: Dragonriders of Pern, #1)
author: Anne McCaffrey
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.79
book published: 1968
rating: 5
read at: 2024/05/12
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 5-star-ratings, adventure, audible, classics, fantasy, fiction, my-personal-library, romance-scifi-fantasy, science-fiction, ya
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Dragondrums (Pern: Harper Hall, #3)]]> 28555 0 Anne McCaffrey 1556906188 Kathy 5 3.97 1979 Dragondrums (Pern: Harper Hall, #3)
author: Anne McCaffrey
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.97
book published: 1979
rating: 5
read at: 2024/05/14
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 5-star-ratings, adventure, audible, classics, fantasy, fiction, identity, my-personal-library, science-fiction, ya
review:
Audio listening not cassette, digital.
]]> Death in the Stocks 39797643
Every member of his eccentric family had a motive -- money. Was it his half-sister Antonia, whose marriage he had forbidden, or Rudolph, her embezzling lover? Could it have been Arnold's half-brother Kenneth, heir apparent, or perhaps it was the delectable beauty, Violet Williams? And then there was Roger, his "dead" brother, who appeared right after the murder? Narrowing down the suspects is not going to be an easy job. The problem the inspector had to face was whether these four were the charming, intelligent, though perfectly infuriating people they seemed to be, or whether they were more cunning than any murder suspects he had ever encountered. They seemed to enjoy being suspects, which they logically were, and in proving to him how easy both in deed and in fact it would have been for any one of them to have killed Vereker. They delighted in tying nooses around each other's necks, in laying false trails, in annoying the police, and, a side issue, in driving the inspector frantic. Were they pulling his leg, or were they deliberately tricking him? The question is: who in this family is clever enough to get away with murder?

One cousin allies himself with the inspector, while the victim's half-brother and sister, each of whom suspects the other, markedly try to set him off the scent. Hannasyde's consummate powers of detection and solicitor Giles Carrington's amateur sleuthing are tested to their limits. With the second murder the inspector gave up in despair, admitting that the family was too much for him. It must be someone, attractive Inspector Hannasyde kept telling himself in one of his most puzzling cases ever. The solution to the baffling though perfectly plausible crimes comes through other channels and as a distinct surprise.]]> 0 Georgette Heyer 148623934X Kathy 3 3.84 1935 Death in the Stocks
author: Georgette Heyer
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.84
book published: 1935
rating: 3
read at: 2024/09/15
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adult, crime, fiction, history, mystery, murder, romance-crime
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Black Ship (Daisy Dalrymple, #17)]]> 2934087 304 Carola Dunn 0312363079 Kathy 4
This was actually very good, I can say that because I did not work out the killer! At the end I had settled on up to 5 different possibilities, all with motives. That is always the sign of a good mystery for me.
I really like Daisy, she is fun to have as a character. In this story the plot involves the U.S. illegal liquor and the rum trade between British liquor suppliers and the U.S. gangs.
I never really know what the star ratings are really worth so I will say that I enjoyed the book of course it is not a bestseller or great work but it is entertaining reading.]]> 3.72 2008 Black Ship (Daisy Dalrymple, #17)
author: Carola Dunn
name: Kathy
average rating: 3.72
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 2024/01/23
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: family, my-personal-library, murder, mystery, 2017
review:
Published 2008.

This was actually very good, I can say that because I did not work out the killer! At the end I had settled on up to 5 different possibilities, all with motives. That is always the sign of a good mystery for me.
I really like Daisy, she is fun to have as a character. In this story the plot involves the U.S. illegal liquor and the rum trade between British liquor suppliers and the U.S. gangs.
I never really know what the star ratings are really worth so I will say that I enjoyed the book of course it is not a bestseller or great work but it is entertaining reading.
]]> <![CDATA[As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow]]> 57390604
Now Salama volunteers at a hospital in Homs, helping the wounded who flood through the doors daily. Secretly, though, she is desperate to find a way out of her beloved country before her sister-in-law, Layla, gives birth. So desperate, that she has manifested a physical embodiment of her fear in the form of her imagined companion, Khawf, who haunts her every move in an effort to keep her safe.

But even with Khawf pressing her to leave, Salama is torn between her loyalty to her country and her conviction to survive. Salama must contend with bullets and bombs, military assaults, and her shifting sense of morality before she might finally breathe free. And when she crosses paths with the boy she was supposed to meet one fateful day, she starts to doubt her resolve in leaving home at all.

Soon, Salama must learn to see the events around her for what they truly are—not a war, but a revolution—and decide how she, too, will cry for Syria’s freedom.]]> 417 Zoulfa Katouh 0316351377 Kathy 5 4.48 2022 As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow
author: Zoulfa Katouh
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2022
rating: 5
read at: 2024/05/17
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: ya, 5-star-ratings, adult, contemporary, drama, family, fantasy, fiction, history, wars, syria
review:

]]> A Place to Hang the Moon 53399305 Set against the backdrop of World War II, Anna, Edmund, and William are evacuated from London to live in the countryside, bouncing from home to home in search of a permanent family.

It is 1940 and Anna, 9, Edmund, 11, and William, 12, have just lost their grandmother. Unfortunately, she left no provision for their guardianship in her will. Her solicitor comes up with a preposterous plan: he will arrange for the children to join a group of schoolchildren who are being evacuated to a village in the country, where they will live with families for the duration of the war. He also hopes that whoever takes the children on might end up willing to adopt them and become their new family--providing, of course, that the children can agree on the choice.

Moving from one family to another, the children suffer the cruel trickery of foster brothers, the cold realities of outdoor toilets, and the hollowness of empty tummies. They seek comfort in the village lending library, whose kind librarian, Nora Muller, seems an excellent candidate--except that she has a German husband whose whereabouts are currently unknown. Nevertheless, Nora's cottage is a place of bedtime stories and fireplaces, of vegetable gardens and hot, milky tea. Most important, it's a place where someone thinks they all three hung the moon. Which is really all you need in a mom, if you think about it.

Fans of The War That Saved My Life and other World War II fiction will find an instant classic in A Place to Hang the Moon.]]> 320 Kate Albus 0823447057 Kathy 4 4.56 2021 A Place to Hang the Moon
author: Kate Albus
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.56
book published: 2021
rating: 4
read at: 2024/05/14
date added: 2024/09/16
shelves: 3-4-star-ratings, adventure, child-teens, children-s, fiction, wars
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #0.5)]]> 6388558
She eludes him for five years, but he has finally chased her to ground and stolen the jewel which commands her, giving him absolute power over her. While he possesses it, he can make her do anything, and he plans to in order for her to experience firsthand the agonizing, unending lust she'd purposely subjected him to for half a decade. Yet when Wroth realizes he wants more from her and frees her, will she come.

Note: First published in the 2006 anthology, Playing Easy to Get.]]> 163 Kresley Cole Kathy 0 to-read 4.04 2006 The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #0.5)
author: Kresley Cole
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2006
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/09/14
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> Zen Dogs 28959370
When Alex Cearns caught Suzi the Sharpei on film with eyes closed and an endearing smile on her furry face, the renowned Australian professional pet and wildlife photographer called the picture of serenity "Zen Dog." Captivated by the image’s tranquil beauty, Cearns then turned her lens on other canines experiencing their own carefree and meditative "Zen" moments—a series of photos that would go viral across the web and take the top prize in a major international competition.

Expanding on Cearns’s original web series, Zen Dogs includes eighty stunning color photographs of a variety of breeds—golden retrievers, beagles, French bulldogs, dachshunds, poodles, huskies, pit bulls, and German shepherds. Here are some familiar faces from the online series, joined by dozens of dogs never seen before—all whose engaging personalities shine through. Sprinkled throughout the photos are words of wisdom from the Buddha, Eckhart Tolle, Thich Nhat Hanh, and other meditative masters, inspiring messages that, with the photos, warm the heart and soothe the spirit.

A gorgeous compendium for every dog lover, animal enthusiast, and everyone looking to add some peace and joy to their day, Zen Dogs reminds us of the power dogs have to enrich our lives—to make us happier, healthier, calmer, and more loving.]]> 126 Alexandra Cearns 0062459384 Kathy 5 5-star-ratings 4.28 Zen Dogs
author: Alexandra Cearns
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.28
book published:
rating: 5
read at:
date added: 2024/09/12
shelves: 5-star-ratings
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Virgin in the Ice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #6)]]> 847860 202 Ellis Peters 0446404284 Kathy 0 4.13 1982 The Virgin in the Ice (Chronicles of Brother Cadfael, #6)
author: Ellis Peters
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.13
book published: 1982
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/09/06
shelves: to-read, all-season-winter-books
review:

]]> Emoji Crochet 115286308 97 Leisure Arts Inc. 1464789274 Kathy 0 crochet 0.0 Emoji Crochet
author: Leisure Arts Inc.
name: Kathy
average rating: 0.0
book published:
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/08/30
shelves: crochet
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Primal Mirror (Psy-Changeling Trinity #8)]]> 205985156
Leopard alpha Remi Denier is a man driven by the primal instinct to protect. Protect his pack, protect his allies... and protect the mysterious woman who has become a most unlikely neighbor. With eerie eyes that see too much and a scent that alters in ways disturbing and impossible, Auden Scott is the enemy...but nothing about this strange Psy is what it seems, Remi's feline heart as fascinated by her as the human half of his soul.

Then Auden asks Remi to help her shatter the wall of secrets that is the Scott bloodline. What they unearth will reveal a nightmare beyond imagination. This time, the battle is to the death...


Praise for Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling Trinity Series


'Singh's talent for lush, expansive worldbuilding is on full display' Publishers Weekly

'Another hands-down winner that expands Singh's brilliantly conceived world' Library Journal (starred review)

'Truly one of the best storytellers in the business' Romantic Times]]> 400 Nalini Singh 1399604635 Kathy 5 4.65 2024 Primal Mirror (Psy-Changeling Trinity #8)
author: Nalini Singh
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.65
book published: 2024
rating: 5
read at: 2024/08/20
date added: 2024/08/20
shelves: 5-star-ratings, adult, audible, fantasy-paranormal, fiction, my-personal-library, romance-paranormal
review:

]]> Bite Me (Pride, #9) 19412178 New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter

Livy Kowalski has no time for idiots. When you shapeshift into a honey badger, getting through life's irritants is a finely honed skill. Until she gets stuck housing her nutso cousin and dealing with her dad's untimely and unexplained demise.

That's where Vic Barinov comes in--or his house does. Vic can't step outside without coming back to find Livy devouring his honey stash and getting the TV remote sticky. It gets his animal instincts all riled up. But he'll have to woo her at high all hell is breaking loose, and Livy is leading the charge. . .]]> 260 Shelly Laurenston 1617732451 Kathy 3 Medium - fast pacing.
Character building
Funny and emotional plot and characters.

**Badger shifters are scary, badass and they love snakes! Beware! Watch out for yourself if you come across any. I wouldn't cross any of them if I were you. And don't let them know where you live, you might find a bunch of holes in your home - everywhere!]]> 4.52 2014 Bite Me (Pride, #9)
author: Shelly Laurenston
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.52
book published: 2014
rating: 3
read at: 2023/03/26
date added: 2024/08/13
shelves: 2014, 2023, 3-4-star-ratings, adult, fantasy, fantasy-paranormal, fiction, my-personal-library, romance-paranormal, shifters
review:
3.5*
Medium - fast pacing.
Character building
Funny and emotional plot and characters.

**Badger shifters are scary, badass and they love snakes! Beware! Watch out for yourself if you come across any. I wouldn't cross any of them if I were you. And don't let them know where you live, you might find a bunch of holes in your home - everywhere!
]]> <![CDATA[Twenty Years After (The d'Artagnan Romances, #2)]]> 7184
Twenty Years After (1845), the sequel to The Three Musketeers, is a supreme creation of suspense and heroic adventure.

Two decades have passed since the musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve, and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and stratagems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, while in England Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is a titanic struggle with the son of Milady, who wears the face of Evil.]]> 845 Alexandre Dumas 0192838431 Kathy 0 to-read 4.06 1845 Twenty Years After (The d'Artagnan Romances, #2)
author: Alexandre Dumas
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.06
book published: 1845
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/08/07
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Queen of Spades and Other Stories]]> 97381 The Queen of Spades has long been acknowledged as one of the world's greatest short stories, in which Pushkin explores the nature of obsession. The Tales of Belkin are witty parodies of sentimentalism, while Peter the Great's Blackamoor is an early experiment with recreating the past. The Captain's Daughter is a novel-length masterpiece which combines historical fiction in the manner of Sir Walter Scott with the devices of the Russian fairy-tale. The Introduction provides close readings of the stories and places them in their European literary context.]]> 336 Alexander Pushkin 0192839543 Kathy 0 4.16 1841 The Queen of Spades and Other Stories
author: Alexander Pushkin
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1841
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/08/07
shelves: to-read, classics, classics-russian, classics-pushkin
review:

]]> Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) 12119496 The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale—and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny�

Charlotte de Ney is as noble as they come, a blueblood straight out of the Weird. But even though she possesses rare magical healing abilities, her life has brought her nothing but pain. After her marriage crumbles, she flees to the Edge to build a new home for herself. Until Richard Mar is brought to her for treatment, and Charlotte’s life is turned upside down once again.

Richard is a swordsman without peer, future head of his large and rambunctious Edger clan—and he’s on a clandestine quest to wipe out slavers trafficking humans in the Weird. So when his presence leads his very dangerous enemies to Charlotte, she vows to help Richard destroy them. The slavers� operation, however, goes deeper than Richard knows, and even working together, Charlotte and Richard may not survive...]]> 388 Ilona Andrews 1937007820 Kathy 0 4.16 2012 Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4)
author: Ilona Andrews
name: Kathy
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2012
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/08/07
shelves: to-read, fantasy, fantasy-paranormal, magic, romance-paranormal, romance-scifi-fantasy, speculative-fiction
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Veins of Magic (The Otherworld, #2)]]> 36899152 The conclusion of Heart of the Fae, where Beauty and the Beast meets Irish Mythology.

Once upon a time�

Heartache dogs the steps of Sorcha of Ui Neill. Although she is home with her family, she is unable to shake the memories of her time in Hy-brasil. She heals with a heavy heart, tells stories with melancholy words, and cannot forget the magic of the Otherworld. When an opportunity arises to return to her beloved Fae Prince, she makes a questionable deal. Dark magic, druidic curses, and a witch open a portal and send her tumbling into the middle of a war she must end for the sake of all who dwell in the Otherworld.

Saving the faeries will not be easy when she has become a woman they fear.

The once banished king battles his way through the Otherworld, freeing the Lesser Fae with each swing of his sword. Each attack turns Eamonn into something far more beastly than before. Geodes multiply and hinder his movements, harden his heart, and crystalize his resolve.

Together, they face the King of the Seelie Fae and his golden army to end the war that will change the fate of the Otherworld forever.]]> 350 Emma Hamm Kathy 0 3.78 Veins of Magic (The Otherworld, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Tales]]> 70985 Although Bram Stoker is best known for his world-famous novel Dracula, he also wrote many shorter works on the strange and the macabre. Comprised of spine-chilling tales published by Stoker’s widow after his death, as well as The Lair of the White Worm, an intensely intriguing novel of myths, legends, and unspeakable evils, this collection demonstrates the full range of Stoker’s horror writing.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.]]> 408 Bram Stoker 0141441712 Kathy 4 4-5-star-ratings 3.93 1914 Dracula's Guest and Other Weird Tales
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average rating: 3.93
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]]> <![CDATA[The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World, Vol. 1]]> 59745364 164 Kyouka Izumi 1645056694 Kathy 0 to-read 4.48 2019 The Savior's Book Cafe Story in Another World, Vol. 1
author: Kyouka Izumi
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]]> <![CDATA[Cuddly Crochet Plushies: 30 Patterns for Adorable Animals You'll Love to Snuggle]]> 126917604
Crochet the softest, coziest, most squishable stuffed animals of your dreams with this collection of easy patterns from Glory Shofowora. Explore the woodlands, jungle, farm, ocean and even mystical realms with adorable projects like Rae the Raccoon, Miso the Monkey, Callie the Cat, Opal the Octopus and Dio the Dragon! And because every project is made with super bulky chenille yarn, you can guarantee they’ll be soft and fluffy enough to be the perfect cuddle companions for you and your friends.

Glory’s amigurumi designs are created with simple stitches, minimal parts to sew together and step-by-step photographs, making these sweet animals quick to make and ideal for beginners. Glory also offers some super cute notes on making your projects unique, like switching up yarn colors or embroidering the eyes, so that your plushie feels truly yours. There are so many cuties to meet in Glory’s plushie animal kingdom—the hardest part will be deciding which one to make next!]]> 328 Glory Shofowora Kathy 0 currently-reading 4.08 Cuddly Crochet Plushies: 30 Patterns for Adorable Animals You'll Love to Snuggle
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]]> <![CDATA[Amigurumi Crochet: Farm and Forest Animals: Includes 26 Patterns!]]> 55154062 Crochet your own gang of animal pals! With easy-to-follow instructions for 26 amigurumi patterns, you'll have yourself a home full of animals from the forest to the farm.



These patterns come from talented artists around the world, with tips and tricks for learning amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting adorable companions. Crochet yourself a wide-eyed owl, a huggable fox, a napping fawn, a pig with an adorable curly tail, and more. These animals make for great decorations around your home, unique gifts for your friends and family, and something to keep in the car or backpack as a furry companion!

Amigurumi Farm and Forest Animals features a glossary of crochet terms for beginners, easy instructions to follow, and helpful photos to make sure you're on track with each of these projects. You'll be a crochet expert in no time!

The Cow, Pig, Chick, Giraffe, Bird, Koala, Bear Pod, Dog, Alpaca, Peter Pilot Duck, Owl, Bunny, Beaver, Bear, Fish, Hedgehog, Cats, Fox, Raccoon, Fawn, Squirrel, Kitten, Mouse, Skunk, and Tortoise.]]> 128 Kristen Rask 0760370281 Kathy 0 currently-reading 3.81 2020 Amigurumi Crochet: Farm and Forest Animals: Includes 26 Patterns!
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]]> <![CDATA[Crochet A Cozy: Awesome Crochet Patterns For Making Creative Little Cozies]]> 22087777 Crochet is a type of needlework performed using yarn or any fiber and crochet hook. This craft is centuries old and the name crochet has come from the French word “Croq� which means hook.

It is possible to create useful and attractive objects such as shawls, purses, socks, baby blankets and various other items using this technique. Certain skill is required to create a complex crochet design and pattern.

One can learn to do the crochet only with patience and practice. You should know how to use the crochet hook and to do the various types of stitches in crochet. It is not easy to be successful in the first attempt of making crochet cozies. Do not get de-motivated and try again. Once you learn the technique you will start enjoying this needle work.

What You Will Discover Inside A brief introduction to crocheting The different types of crochet stitches Learning the basics of crocheting How to correct any crochet mistakes Four awesome cozy crochet patterns
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This book contains some serious rock gardening secrets and techniques. The question is will you choose to use them to enhance the beauty of your home or wake up tomorrow accepting the one you believe you are destined to live?

If you are ready to achieve anything you want even when you feel like you have failed so often than scroll up and grab your copy of Crochet A Cozy.
]]> 21 Susan Sparks Kathy 0 3.40 2014 Crochet A Cozy: Awesome Crochet Patterns For Making Creative Little Cozies
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]]> <![CDATA[Disney Amigurumi Ideas: Best Cute Crochet Disney Patterns: Disney Amazing Crochet Projects]]> 58143234 88 GUAY NICOLE Kathy 0 currently-reading 3.00 Disney Amigurumi Ideas: Best Cute Crochet Disney Patterns: Disney Amazing Crochet Projects
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]]> <![CDATA[Crochet Patterns for Mug & Cup Cozies]]> 25888947 51 Alicia Miranda Kathy 0 4.40 2014 Crochet Patterns for Mug & Cup Cozies
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]]> <![CDATA[Easy To Crochet Coffee Cup Cozies and Kindle Covers Fall Favorites (2 Hour Crochet)]]> 23354648 There are nine designs in this book. The coffee cozy patterns are for either an 18-20 inch disposable coffee cup or coffee cups. You can make the cozies in a classic houndstooth check, basket weave, or textured rib pattern. All of the cozy patterns have a matching kindle cover.
The kindle cover patterns are for three sizes. The patterns are based on the width of the eReader or small tablet with adjustments made for height. Choose the size, small, medium, or large that is closest to the width of your device and crochet about an inch taller than the device. The patterns can be used for many brands of eReaders or tablets. I have compiled a list of some popular eReaders and tablets, their dimensions, and the corresponding pattern size.]]> 57 Vicki Becker Kathy 0 currently-reading 4.15 2014 Easy To Crochet Coffee Cup Cozies and Kindle Covers Fall Favorites (2 Hour Crochet)
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]]> <![CDATA[CROCHET HAT AND BEANIE PATTERNS: Master the Art of Crocheting Beautiful Hats, Beanies and Head-covers: A Step-by-Step Instructions and Projects.]]> 123856501
Are you finding it difficult to crochet hats or beanies? Or are you a beginner who wishes to learn how to crochet unique hats or beanies? Do you want to add more to your skill on how to crochet unique hats or beanies? or Do you feel like incorporating crochet hats and beanies into your personal styles and fashion choices?
"CROCHET HAT AND BEANIE PATTERNS BOOK" will not only improves your crochet skills but also gives you the perfect knowledge that you are looking for.
This book starts with the basic introductions to hat and beanie crocheting, materials, techniques and tips for getting started. From there, it dives into a wide range of patterns and designs. In addition to the hat and beanie patterns, it also includes helpful tips and techniques for customizing as well as modifying the designs to fit your require choice. Whether you feel like adjusting the size, changing the color, or adding a personal touch , this book has everything you need or require to create the perfect crochet hat or beanie you want.
Overall, "Crochet Hat and Beanie pattern book" is a thorough and comprehensive book that will motivate crocheters of all skill levels. This book is destined to become a valued resource for everyone who enjoys crocheting.
This book will help you to achieve the following within a shortest Reason why crochet hats, beanies and head-covers are great for beginners . Crochet stitches for hats, head-covers and beanies. Measurement, size and shape for hats and beanies.Measuring the head circumferences .Crochet hat size chat for babies, teens and adults. Techniques, tips and tricks on how to adjust the size of the hat or beanie to fit different head sizes. Tips and techniques on how to choose a perfect color for your crochet hats and beanies.Step-by-step instructions on how to crochet the Easy slouchy beanie .Step-by-step instructions on how to crochet the newboys hat . And a lot of crochet hats and beanie patterns .GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!!!!!!!!.....]]> 74 ARDEN STELLA Kathy 0 4.00 CROCHET HAT AND BEANIE PATTERNS: Master the Art of Crocheting Beautiful Hats, Beanies and Head-covers: A Step-by-Step Instructions and Projects.
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]]> <![CDATA[CROCHET HAT PATTERNS: Stylish Stitches For Every Season]]> 213649541 Step-by-Step Clear instructions and illustrations for mastering basic to advanced stitches.Diverse From cozy winter beanies to chic spring hats, find the perfect design for any season.Creative Add personal touches with pom-poms, tassels, and more.Troubleshooting Practical advice to overcome common crochet challenges.Customizable Make each hat your own with easy-to-follow, adaptable patterns.Whether you're crafting a thoughtful gift or expanding your own collection, "Crochet Hat Patterns" offers endless inspiration.
Order your copy today and start your crochet adventure! ]]> 86 Joy Fredrick Kathy 0 currently-reading 4.00 CROCHET HAT PATTERNS: Stylish Stitches For Every Season
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]]> <![CDATA[Crochet Hat Patterns : An ultimate guide to Timeless Hat Patterns]]> 210220703 Crochet Hat Patterns: An ultimate guide to Timeless Hat Patterns.' isn't just a collection of patterns; it's an invitation to explore your creativity, experiment with colors, and infuse your unique personality into each creation.
Whether you're looking for a timeless slouchy hat or a traditional beanie, e.t.c., you'll find a refined style in my collections of hats. These carefully designed patterns have something for every level of crocheter and every taste, whether you're just starting out and want to improve your abilities or you're an expert looking for fresh ideas. This crochet book will quickly become a treasured possession because to its easy-to-understand directions and beautiful illustrations. "'Crochet Hat Patterns: An ultimate guide to Timeless Hat Patterns " can get you started on making heirloom-quality hats.
click the buy now button to get your copy today ]]> 63 Stephanie Roberts Kathy 0 currently-reading 0.0 Crochet Hat Patterns : An ultimate guide to Timeless Hat Patterns
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