Eleanor's bookshelf: all en-US Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:58:32 -0700 60 Eleanor's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Lessons on Figure Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)]]> 19813628 Separated into two distinct sections � "Elements of Figure Drawing" and ""Drawing From the Figure" � this exhaustive reference features nearly 80 drawings, photos, and paintings. It covers every topic, from the basics of posing a model and choosing materials to measurement, action, median lines, foreshortening, and much more.
]]> 130 J. Leonard Watson 0486149862 Eleanor 0 0.0 2007 Lessons on Figure Drawing (Dover Art Instruction)
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]]> Like Mother, Like Daughter 199462820
When Cleo, a student at NYU, arrives late for dinner at her childhood home in Brooklyn, she finds food burning in the oven and no sign of her mother, Kat. Then Cleo discovers her mom’s bloody shoe under the sofa. Something terrible has happened.

But what? The polar opposite of Cleo, whose “out of control� emotions and “unsafe� behavior have created a seemingly unbridgeable rift between mother and daughter, Kat is the essence of Park Slope perfection: a happily married, successful corporate lawyer. Or so Cleo thinks.

Kat has been lying. She’s not just a lawyer; she’s her firm’s fixer. She’s damn good at it, too. Growing up in a dangerous group home taught her how to think fast, stay calm under pressure, and recognize a real threat when she sees one. And in the days leading up her disappearance, Kat has become aware of multiple threats: demands for money from her unfaithful soon-to-be ex-husband; evidence that Cleo has slipped back into a relationship that’s far riskier than she understands; and menacing anonymous messages from her past—all of which she’s kept hidden from Cleo . . .

Like Mother, Like Daughter is a thrilling novel of emotional suspense that questions the damaging fictions we cling to and the hard truths we avoid. Above all, it’s a love story between a mother and a daughter, each determined to save the other before it’s too late.]]> 320 Kimberly McCreight Eleanor 0 currently-reading 3.88 2024 Like Mother, Like Daughter
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]]> <![CDATA[The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis]]> 217387947 From the bestselling author comes the story of rising conflict between the super-powers that gripped the world, a global war that almost happened: The Cuban Missile Crisis.

In 1961, the new president John F. Kennedy, inherited an ill-conceived, poorly executed invasion of Cuba that failed miserably and set in motion the events that put the U.S. and the Soviet Union on a collision course that nearly started a war that would have enveloped much of the world.

Extensively researched and vividly imagined, The Shadow of War brings to life the many threads that lead to the building crisis between the Soviet Union and the United States in 1962.

Told from a multitude of perspectives and voices, from the Russian engineer attempting the near impossible task of building the missile launch facilities in Cuba, to the U.S. Navy commanders who ships are sent to "quarantine" Cuba, to the Soviet Premier, Nikita Khrushchev, desperately trying to maintain a challenging balancing act between the conflicting demands of various powerful forces, to the brothers Kennedy (Bobby and JFK) who can't allow Russia to land nuclear missiles in Cuba, or to appear weak in confronting Khrushchev, but keenly understand how close they are dancing to the edge of war.

Shaara brings to life all the action and actors, famous and little known, that embodied a war that almost happened, the Cuban Missile Crisis.]]> 368 Jeff Shaara 125038737X Eleanor 0 to-read 4.67 2024 The Shadow of War: A Novel of the Cuban Missile Crisis
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]]> <![CDATA[Drawing the Living Figure: A Complete Guide to Surface Anatomy (Dover Anatomy for Artists)]]> 19057139 146 Joseph Sheppard 0486129896 Eleanor 0 currently-reading 3.71 1984 Drawing the Living Figure: A Complete Guide to Surface Anatomy (Dover Anatomy for Artists)
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]]> <![CDATA[Life Drawing for Artists: Understanding Figure Drawing Through Poses, Postures, and Lighting]]> 50716731 Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses—standing, sitting, lying down—but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions.

Author Chris Legaspi is a dedicated, life-long artist and admired instructor who is known for his dynamic figurative drawings and paintings, and as a successful illustrator in the entertainment industry. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, Life Drawing for Artists shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control.

You'll focus on different skills while working on both quick timed drawings and longer detailed drawings. The book covers important topics, such as drawing different views, understanding perspective, foreshortening strategies, and how to deal with various lighting conditions. The examples and tutorials explore virtually every pose scenario, as well as many active and dynamic movements.

Breathe drama into your figures as you master the fundamentals with this fresh approach to life drawing.

The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art.]]> 176 Chris Legaspi 1631598023 Eleanor 0 currently-reading 4.38 Life Drawing for Artists: Understanding Figure Drawing Through Poses, Postures, and Lighting
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]]> One Hundred Figure Drawings 19614523 112 George B. Bridgman 0486139786 Eleanor 0 currently-reading 0.0 1936 One Hundred Figure Drawings
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]]> <![CDATA[Life Drawing in Charcoal (Dover Art Instruction)]]> 20195491 178 Douglas R. Graves 0486134067 Eleanor 0 currently-reading 3.86 1950 Life Drawing in Charcoal (Dover Art Instruction)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Quick Pose: A Compilation of Gestures and Thoughts on Figure Drawing]]> 53724016 250 Erin Meads 048684689X Eleanor 0 currently-reading 4.40 2015 The Quick Pose: A Compilation of Gestures and Thoughts on Figure Drawing
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]]> <![CDATA[Art Journey Portraits and Figures: The Best of Contemporary Drawing in Graphite, Pastel and Colored Pencil]]> 24262737 226 Rachel Rubin Wolf Eleanor 0 currently-reading 4.00 2014 Art Journey Portraits and Figures: The Best of Contemporary Drawing in Graphite, Pastel and Colored Pencil
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]]> <![CDATA[The Secrets of Lovelace Academy]]> 214152112 From New York Times bestselling author Marie Benedict and Courtney Sheinmel comes a historical adventure about a young girl plucked from a London orphanage to begin attending a boarding school with more secrets than she could imagine—perfect for fans of Enola Holmes.

Lainey Phillips has lived at the Sycamore Home for Orphaned Children since she was three years old. Now nearly a teenager, her life is hard, and she doesn’t expect it to get better—until a chance encounter during an open house changes everything when Lainey meets a woman who invites her to attend the prestigious Lovelace Academy.

Fitting in amongst the many privileged students within the ivy-covered walls of Lovelace Academy presents challenges unlike the ones Lainey has faced in the past. Her life of drudgery has hardly prepared her for the aristocratic airs and cutthroat academic ambition of the other girls. Terrified she’ll be cast out of the academy, Lainey grabs at her chance to prove herself by traveling to Switzerland to meet a female scientist crafting a groundbreaking theory.

Determined to prove her capability and reach her destination, Lainey must rely on her own wit—as well as a mysterious boy who has yet to prove himself as friend or foe. But the real test is what awaits her in Switzerland, at the home of Mileva Maric, wife of Albert Einstein.]]> 304 Marie Benedict 1665950218 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.98 The Secrets of Lovelace Academy
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]]> It. Goes. So. Fast. 211003704 An Instant New York Times Bestseller

Operating Instructions meets Glennon Doyle in this new book by famed NPR reporter Mary Louise Kelly that is destined to become a classic—about the year before her son goes to college—and the joys, losses and surprises that happen along the way.

The time for do-overs is over.

Ever since she became a parent, Mary Louise Kelly has said “next year.� Next year will be the year she makes it to her son James’s soccer games (which are on weekdays at 4 p.m., right when she is on the air on NPR’s All Things Considered, talking to millions of listeners). Drive carpool for her son Alexander? Not if she wants to do that story about Ukraine and interview the secretary of state. Like millions of parents who wrestle with raising children while pursuing a career, she has never been cavalier about these decisions. The bargain she has always made with herself is this: this time I’ll get on the plane, and next year I’ll find a way to be there for the mom stuff.

Well, James and Alexander are now seventeen and fifteen, and a realization has overtaken Mary Louise: her older son will be leaving soon for college. There used to be years to make good on her promises; now, there are months, weeks, minutes. And with the devastating death of her beloved father, Mary Louise is facing act three of her life head-on.

Mary Louise is coming to grips with the reality every parent faces. Childhood has a definite expiration date. You have only so many years with your kids before they leave your house to build their own lives. It’s what every parent is supposed to want, what they raise their children to do. But it is bittersweet. Mary Louise is also dealing with the realities of having aging parents. This pivotal time brings with it the enormous questions of what you did right and what you did wrong.

This chronicle of her eldest child’s final year at home, of losing her father, as well as other curve balls thrown at her, is not a definitive answer―not for herself and certainly not for any other parent. But her questions, her issues, will resonate with every parent. And, yes, especially with mothers, who are judged more harshly by society and, more important, judge themselves more harshly. What would she do if she had to decide all over again?

Mary Louise’s thoughts as she faces the coming year will speak to anyone who has ever cared about a child or a parent. It Goes So Fast is honest, funny, poignant, revelatory, and immensely relatable.]]> 240 Mary Louise Kelly 1250859875 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.00 2023 It. Goes. So. Fast.
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]]> Britt-Marie Was Here 30753704
But hidden inside the socially awkward, fussy busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams, and a warmer heart that anyone around her realizes.

When Britt-Marie walks out on her cheating husband and has to fend for herself in the miserable backwater town of Borg—of which the kindest thing one can say is that it has a road going through it—she finds work as the caretaker of a soon-to-be demolished recreation center. The fastidious Britt-Marie soon finds herself being drawn into the daily doings of her fellow citizens, an odd assortment of miscreants, drunkards, layabouts. Most alarming of all, she’s given the impossible task of leading the supremely untalented children’s soccer team to victory. In this small town of misfits, can Britt-Marie find a place where she truly belongs?

Funny and moving, sweet and inspiring, Britt-Marie Was Here celebrates the importance of community and connection in a world that can feel isolating.

The New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry “returns with this heartwarming story about a woman rediscovering herself after a personal crisis� fans of Backman will find another winner in these pages.”]]> 324 Fredrik Backman 1501142542 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.12 2014 Britt-Marie Was Here
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]]> <![CDATA[Start Sketching & Drawing Now: Simple techniques for drawing landscapes, people and objects]]> 19160756 A complete course for the can't-wait-to-get-started beginner!Got the urge to draw? What are you waiting for?! Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3 with Grant Fuller's Start Sketching & Drawing Now! Packed full of easy and fun techniques, readers will learn to create accurate and expressive likenesses of people, animals, landscapes, and objects. Suddenly rendering even something as mundane as an electrical plug will become an adventure in seeing-and as you'll discover, learning how to really see your subject is half the battle.ĚýĚýĚý•ĚýA progressive series of lessons range from proven exercises for developing hand-eye coordination, expressive line work and keen powers of observation, to creating the illusion of depth and dimension, realistic textures, reflections and moreĚýĚýĚý•Ě�30 step-by-step demonstrations cover an exciting range of subjects, including still lifes, landscapes, architecture, animals and peopleĚýĚýĚý•ĚýGraphite pencil is the featured medium, but charcoal, pen & ink, colored pencils and pastels are also exploredPractice is important, of course, but this expert instruction will fast forward you past many hours of trial, error and frustration. With every lesson you'll develop skills and confidence. Get started today with simple materials you may already have or can easily pick up at any major retailer. Before you know it, you'll be able to capture a wide range of subjects with artistic style and vision.]]> 130 Grant Fuller 1440320624 Eleanor 0 currently-reading 3.95 2011 Start Sketching & Drawing Now: Simple techniques for drawing landscapes, people and objects
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]]> <![CDATA[I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris]]> 198562146 When you’re a woman of a certain age, you are only promisedĚýthat everything will get worse.ĚýBut what if everything you’ve been told is a lie?

Come to Paris, August 2021, when the City of Lights was still empty of tourists and a thirst for long-overdue pleasure gripped those who wandered its streets.

After New York City emptied out in March 2020, Glynnis MacNicol, aged forty-six, unmarried with no children, spent sixteen months alone in her tiny Manhattan apartment. The isolation was punishing. A year without touch. Women are warned of invisibility as they age, but this was an extreme loneliness no one can prepare you for. When the opportunity to sublet a friend’s apartment in Paris arose, MacNicol jumped on it. Leaving felt less like a risk than a necessity.

What follows is a decadent, joyful, unexpected journey into one woman’s pursuit of radical enjoyment.

The weeks in Paris are filled with friendship and food and sex. There is dancing on the Seine; a plethora of gooey cheese; midnight bike rides through empty Paris; handsome men; afternoons wandering through the empty Louvre; nighttime swimming in the ocean off a French island. And yes, plenty of nudity.

In the spirit of Nora Ephron and Deborah Levy (think Colette . . . if she’d had access to dating apps), I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself is an intimate, insightful, powerful, and endlessly pleasurable memoir of an intensely lived experience whose meaning and insight expand far beyond the personal narrative. MacNicol is determined to document the beauty, excess, and triumph of a life that does not require permission.

The pursuit of enjoyment is a political act, both a right and a responsibility. Enjoying yourself—as you are—is not something the world tells you is possible, but it is.

±á±đ°ů±đ’s the proof.]]> 286 Glynnis MacNicol 0593655761 Eleanor 3 autobiography-memoir 3.71 2024 I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris
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I enjoyed parts of this book and found the author's perspective interesting and insightful. I loved the stories about her life in Paris. I found the stories of her sexual exploits to be a bit of a bore. I liked that she embraced life and was content with her lifestyle choices. Her stories about her adventures with her Paris friends were entertaining. Overall it was an enjoyable read because I love books set in Paris and because it gave me a glimpse into a lifestyle very different from my own.
]]> The Cardinal 218153680 BARBARA ERSKINE

Step into the thrill and intrigue of Tudor England in the rich, compelling new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Alison Weir - and witness the rise and fall of Cardinal Wolsey.

It begins with Thomas, the son of a Suffolk tradesman. A brilliant boy sent to study at Oxford at the tender age of eleven.

It ends with a disgraced Cardinal, cast from the King's side and estranged from those he loves.

In her groundbreaking new novel, Alison Weir draws out the inner man for the first time and tells his story. It is one of a scholar, a lover and a father, a rival, a politician and a priest. A man who built an empire in England while leading a secret second life, who paid the highest price for his success.

These many faces of Thomas Wolsey chart his incredible rise and tragic fall, and reveal a tale of power, passion and ambition. By turns riveting and surprising, this is Wolsey as you've never seen him before.]]> 464 Alison Weir 0593974700 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.33 2025 The Cardinal
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]]> <![CDATA[The Passionate Tudor: A Novel of Queen Mary I]]> 223405900
Adored only child of King Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon, young Princess Mary grows up as the sole heiress to the English throne. But her father wants a son, and soon Mary's world begins to fall apart.

With her parents' marriage - and England - in crisis, Mary is banished from the court and kept apart from the mother she adores. The King promises to restore his daughter to favour, but first Mary must do something for which she will never forgive herself.

She seeks solace in her faith. But when her brother Edward VI dies, she finds herself fighting for the crown - and for her life. Emerging triumphant, all seems fair for the reign of Queen Mary. And then, very quickly, things began to go badly wrong...

MARY I. HER STORY.

Alison Weir's new Tudor novel, a tale full of drama and tragedy, tells the story of how a princess with such promise, loved by all who knew her, becomes the infamous Bloody Mary.

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PRAISE FOR ALISON WEIR'S TUDOR FICTION

'History has the best stories and they should all be told like this' Conn Iggulden

'As always, Alison Weir is ahead of the curve - and at the top of her game' Sarah Gristwood

'Weir is excellent on the little details that bring a world to life' Guardian

'Profoundly moving... lingers long after the last page' Elizabeth Fremantle]]> 528 Alison Weir 0593355121 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.00 2024 The Passionate Tudor: A Novel of Queen Mary I
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]]> Table for Two: Fictions 227759007 From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles. The millions of readers of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles. The New York stories, most of which are set around the turn of the millennium, take up everything from the death-defying acrobatics of the male ego, to the fateful consequences of brief encounters, and the delicate mechanics of compromise which operate at the heart of modern marriages. In Towles’s novel, Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves New York City in September, 1938, with the intention of returning home to Indiana. But as her train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood� describes how Eve crafts a new future for herself—and others—in the midst of Hollywood’s golden age. Throughout the stories, two characters often find themselves sitting across a table for two where the direction of their futures may hinge upon what they say to each other next. Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting historical fiction.]]> 464 Amor Towles 0593296397 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.24 2024 Table for Two: Fictions
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]]> Variation 210482187 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing comes a new contemporary romance about the summer a celebrated dancer returns home and unearths years of family secrets with the Coast Guard rescue swimmer she never forgot.

Elite ballerina Allie Rousseau is no stranger to pressure. With her mother’s eyes always watching, perfection was expected, no matter the cost. But when an injury jeopardizes all she’s sacrificed for, Allie returns to her summer home to heal and recover. But the memories she’s tried to forget rush in and threaten to take her under.

As a Coast Guard rescue swimmer, Hudson Ellis knows that hesitation can mean the difference between life and death. He’s always prided himself on being in the right place at the right time, especially when it came to Allie Rousseau…until the night he left for basic. After the biggest regret of his life, the secrets he keeps mean he can never be with the one woman he wants more than his next breath.

When Hudson’s niece shows up on Allie’s doorstep, desperate to find her birth mother, Allie finds herself in an unimaginable position. Allie and Hudson’s past and present might be endlessly complicated. The thread that tied them to each other all those years ago may have unraveled, but the truth could pull them back together, or drive them apart forever.]]> 459 Rebecca Yarros 1662514697 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.19 2024 Variation
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]]> The Widow 229004506 #1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham is the acclaimed master of the legal thriller. Now, he’s back with his first-ever whodunit, even more suspenseful than his courtroom dramas, as a small-time lawyer accused of murder races to find the real killer to clear his name.

Simon Latch is a lawyer in rural Virginia, making just enough to pay his bills while his marriage slowly falls apart. Then into his office walks Eleanor Barnett, an elderly widow in need of a new will. Apparently, her husband left her a small fortune, and no one knows about it.

Once he hooks the richest client of his career, Simon works quietly to keep her wealth under the radar. But soon her story begins to crack. When she is hospitalized after a car accident, Simon realizes that nothing is as it seems, and he finds himself on trial for a crime he swears he didn’t murder.

Simon knows he’s innocent. But he also knows the circumstantial evidence is against him, and he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. To save himself, he must find the real killer�.]]> 416 John Grisham 0385548982 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.64 2025 The Widow
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]]> <![CDATA[Are You Mad at Me?: How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You]]> 222625142
From psychotherapist and social media star Meg Josephson, a groundbreaking exploration of people-pleasing as an under-recognized but common trauma response, that also offers a compassionate and actionable path for healing.

Are you...

- Constantly worried about what people think of you, if they like you, if they’re mad at you?
- Anxious, a perfectionist, or an overachiever?
- Always overextending yourself (and then resentful)?
- Someone who avoids conflict at all costs?
- Fearful of getting into trouble or being seen as “bad�?
- Silencing your needs for the comfort and happiness of everyone else?
- Prone to overexplain or over apologize?
- Eternally obsessing over why someone texted with a period instead of an exclamation point?

It’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. Meg Josephson, MSW, will tell you how. In Are You Mad at Me?, Josephson explodes the idea that people-pleasing is a personality trait. Instead, she illuminates how it’s actually a common trauma response (also known as “fawning�): an instinct often learned in childhood to become more appealing to a perceived threat in order to feel safe. Yet many people are stuck in this way of being for their whole lives.

Meg weaves her own moving story, fascinating patient case studies, and thought-provoking exercises to show readers how to:

- Identify all the roles you might play—from peacekeeper to performer to caretaker to perfectionist to lone wolf to chameleon—that keep you far from yourself.
- Stop fearing your thoughts and emotions, even if they’re unpleasant.
- Rethink conflict and boundaries as an opening for deeper connection.
- Practice “leaning back� in relationships.]]> 304 Meg Josephson 1668082462 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.67 Are You Mad at Me?: How to Stop Focusing on What Others Think and Start Living for You
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]]> <![CDATA[Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft]]> 223914620 “A captivating work of historical fiction, intellectually stimulating and dramatically engrossing.� �Kirkus Reviews

England, 1787. Mary Wollstonecraft is an avowed spinster. At 28, she moves to London to live independently as a writer. With her publication of A Vindication for the Rights of Woman a few short years later, she emerges as a leading figure for women's equality. But when a humiliating faux pas threatens her reputation, Mary travels to Paris to write about the French Revolution, where she unexpectedly falls in love with American adventurer Gilbert Imlay. Her ill-timed affair occurs just as the Reign of Terror begins, forcing Mary to decide whether to leave Paris—and Imlay. Her writing has branded her a revolutionary. If she stays, she is sure to face a trip to the guillotine. The choice Mary makes alters her life forever.

Readers of biographical fiction will embrace this carefully researched novel about the woman historians widely consider the world's first feminist. Told against the backdrop of Wollstonecraft's incredible rise as a writer, the French Revolution, and a solo journey along the remote shores of Scandinavia, Solitary Walker is the timeless story of women forging their own path.]]> 319 N.J. Mastro 1685135617 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.67 Solitary Walker: A Novel of Mary Wollstonecraft
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]]> Asylum Hotel 220999067 When a mysterious figure shows up in the photograph an architect takes of the derelict Seabrink Hotel, ghostly encounters and murder are unleashed.

Aubrey Spencer loves photographing classic old buildingsĚýandĚýabandoned places that hold old secrets. The Hotel Seabrink, perched overlooking the sea, is one such place. Currently abandoned but scheduled for a major renovation, it has a torrid history. Back in the 1920s it hosted A-list celebrity clientele, and now the locals insist it is haunted by the ghosts of two young women who died there. When Aubrey goes to photograph the siteĚýbefore the renovationĚýbegins, she bumps into a man named Dimitri Petroff, a minor online celebrity who shares her fascination with old buildings, the Hotel Seabrink in particular.

When he is found dead the next day at the base of a cliff, the police are quick toĚýclose the investigation.ĚýBut AubreyĚýfeels unsettledĚýby locals who claim he was murdered and that it’s not the first time someone interested in the hotel was killed.ĚýAs she digs deeper intoĚýthe property’sĚýdark history (and its origins as an asylum)Ěýas well asĚýDimitri’s professional rivalries, she becomes mired in an unsolved murder case from several decades earlier, one with eerie parallels to the contemporary case. ĚýBut someone is determined to keep her from discovering the truth—at any cost.]]> 384 Juliet Blackwell 0593638247 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.50 2025 Asylum Hotel
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]]> Table for Two 195474002 From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles. The millions of readers of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles. The New York stories, most of which are set around the turn of the millennium, take up everything from the death-defying acrobatics of the male ego, to the fateful consequences of brief encounters, and the delicate mechanics of compromise which operate at the heart of modern marriages. In Towles’s novel, Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves New York City in September, 1938, with the intention of returning home to Indiana. But as her train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles. Told from seven points of view, “Eve in Hollywood� describes how Eve crafts a new future for herself—and others—in the midst of Hollywood’s golden age. Throughout the stories, two characters often find themselves sitting across a table for two where the direction of their futures may hinge upon what they say to each other next. Written with his signature wit, humor, and sophistication, Table for Two is another glittering addition to Towles’s canon of stylish and transporting historical fiction.]]> 452 Amor Towles 0593296389 Eleanor 3 Interesting Collection of Short Stories

Interesting and well-written. A group of short stories that caught my attention and kept me reading. Several I really liked, all were interesting. I don’t usually read short stories so I am surprised that I finished this collection. However, I found I couldn’t put the book down. This book is well worth reading.]]> 4.36 2024 Table for Two
author: Amor Towles
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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Interesting Collection of Short Stories

Interesting and well-written. A group of short stories that caught my attention and kept me reading. Several I really liked, all were interesting. I don’t usually read short stories so I am surprised that I finished this collection. However, I found I couldn’t put the book down. This book is well worth reading.
]]> <![CDATA[The Christian Science Hymnal: With Five Hymns Written by Reverend Mary Baker Eddy...]]> 8830846 324 Scientist Church of Christ 1142058166 Eleanor 5 spiritual, favorites 5.00 2010 The Christian Science Hymnal: With Five Hymns Written by Reverend Mary Baker Eddy...
author: Scientist Church of Christ
name: Eleanor
average rating: 5.00
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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]]> The Ransom of Red Chief 963839 32 O. Henry 0194232158 Eleanor 4 classics, short-story 4.14 1907 The Ransom of Red Chief
author: O. Henry
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.14
book published: 1907
rating: 4
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Hilarious short story. One of my favorites.
]]> The Midnight Library 52578297
When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change.

The books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren't always what she imagined they'd be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger.

Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?]]> 288 Matt Haig 0525559477 Eleanor 4 fiction 3.96 2020 The Midnight Library
author: Matt Haig
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2020
rating: 4
read at: 2021/09/15
date added: 2025/03/28
shelves: fiction
review:
I enjoyed this book. The concept of a library containing many volumes describing the many ways your life could have turned out, was intriguing and interesting to me. I found myself wondering what things I would change in my own life and what regrets I have that I would fix or change. Fortunately, I am blessed with a happy life and few regrets. This book was well worth reading.
]]> <![CDATA[Rick Steves' Travel As a Political Act]]> 6419542
With the world facing divisive and often frightening events, from Trump, Brexit, and Erdogan, to climate change, nativism, and populism, there's never been a more important time to travel.

Rick believes the risks of travel are widely exaggerated, and that fear is for people who don't get out much. After years of living out of a suitcase, he still marvels at how different cultures find different truths to be self-evident. By sharing his experiences from Europe, Central America, Asia, and the Middle East, Rick shows how we can learn more about own country by viewing it from afar.

With gripping stories from Rick's decades of exploration, this fully revised edition of Travel as a Political Act is an antidote to the current climate of xenophobia. When we travel thoughtfully, we bring back the most beautiful souvenir of all: a broader perspective on the world that we all call home.

All royalties from the sale of Travel as a Political Act are donated to support the work of Bread for the World, a non-partisan organization working to end hunger at home and abroad.]]> 209 Rick Steves 1568584350 Eleanor 5 4.07 2009 Rick Steves' Travel As a Political Act
author: Rick Steves
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> 1776 1067 386 David McCullough 0743226720 Eleanor 4 history 4.10 2005 1776
author: David McCullough
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2005
rating: 4
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]]> The Taming of the Shrew 47021
Padua holds many suitors for the hand of fair Bianca, but Bianca may not be married until her spinster sister, Kate, is wed. Could any man be rash enough to take on Kate?

The witty adventurer Petruchio undertakes the task. While he sets about transforming Kate from foul-tempered termagant to loving wife, young Lucentio and his clever servant, Tranio, plot to win Bianca.

Frances Barber and Roger Allam are Kate and Petruchio. Lucentio is played by Alan Cox.]]> 291 William Shakespeare 074347757X Eleanor 4 classics, favorites 3.76 1593 The Taming of the Shrew
author: William Shakespeare
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.76
book published: 1593
rating: 4
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I love this play. It is very funny.
]]> A Child's Garden of Verses 20413 Who should climb but little me?
I held the trunk with both my hands
And looked abroad on foreign lands.

Here is a delightful look at childhood, written by master poet and storyteller Robert Louis Stevenson. In this collection of sixty-six poems, Stevenson recalls the joys of his childhood, from sailing boats down a river, to waiting for the lamplighter, to sailing off to foreign lands in his imagination.

Tasha Tudor's watercolour paintings evoke a simpler time in the past, and celebrate two of the things she loves most � children and nature. Her talents are the perfect match for these inspiring poems, making this a handsome gift edition that will be cherished by families for generations.]]> 67 Robert Louis Stevenson 0689823827 Eleanor 5 poetry, childhood-favorites 4.28 1885 A Child's Garden of Verses
author: Robert Louis Stevenson
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.28
book published: 1885
rating: 5
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]]> The Song of Hiawatha 780875 The Song of Hiawatha has drawn millions to the shores of Gitchee Gumee. Once there, they've stayed to hear about the young brave with the magic moccasins, who talks with animals and uses his supernatural gifts to bring peace and enlightenment to his people. This 1855 masterpiece combines romance and idealism in an idyllic natural setting.]]> 182 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1595400354 Eleanor 5 poetry, favorites 3.86 1855 The Song of Hiawatha
author: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.86
book published: 1855
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Tell Me Why: A Father Answers His Daughter's Questions About God]]> 563114 The result is a lively, thought-provoking dialogue that addresses the concerns of Jana's generation while also taking on the questions of the ages -- from the purpose of religion in our lives, to how "good" must a Christian be, to the problems of suffering, compassion, and the existence of God. Enacting as it does the difficult passing on of a noble tradition, Tell Me Why offers an illuminating path for anyone searching to embrace or deepen their faith.]]> 336 Michael Novak 0671018868 Eleanor 5 spiritual 3.88 1998 Tell Me Why: A Father Answers His Daughter's Questions About God
author: Michael Novak
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.88
book published: 1998
rating: 5
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]]> East of Eden 4406
Adam Trask came to California from the East to farm and raise his family on the new rich land. But the birth of his twins, Cal and Aaron, brings his wife to the brink of madness, and Adam is left alone to raise his boys to manhood. One boy thrives nurtured by the love of all those around him; the other grows up in loneliness enveloped by a mysterious darkness.

First published in 1952, East of Eden is the work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. A masterpiece of Steinbeck's later years, East of Eden is a powerful and vastly ambitious novel that is at once a family saga and a modern retelling of the Book of Genesis.]]> 601 John Steinbeck 0142000655 Eleanor 5 classics, favorites 4.41 1952 East of Eden
author: John Steinbeck
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.41
book published: 1952
rating: 5
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]]> Outlander (Outlander, #1) 685403 Ěý
Hurled back in time by forces she cannot understand, Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of lairds and spies that may threaten her life, and shatter her heart. For here James Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior, shows her a love so absolute that Claire becomes a woman torn between fidelity and desire—and between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives.]]> 850 Diana Gabaldon 0440212561 Eleanor 5 4.30 1991 Outlander (Outlander, #1)
author: Diana Gabaldon
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.30
book published: 1991
rating: 5
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]]> Jonathan Livingston Seagull 71728
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is no ordinary bird. He believes it is every gull's right to fly, to reach the ultimate freedom of challenge and discovery, finding his greatest reward in teaching younger gulls the joy of flight and the power of dreams. The special 20th anniversary release of this spiritual classic!]]> 112 Richard Bach 0743278909 Eleanor 5 inspirational, favorites 3.87 1970 Jonathan Livingston Seagull
author: Richard Bach
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.87
book published: 1970
rating: 5
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]]> The Agony and the Ecstasy 321552 776 Irving Stone 0451171357 Eleanor 5 favorites, biographical-novel 4.08 1961 The Agony and the Ecstasy
author: Irving Stone
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.08
book published: 1961
rating: 5
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]]> Lust for Life 79834
"Vincent is not dead. He will never die. His love, his genius, the great beauty he has created will go on forever, enriching the world... He was a colossus... a great painter... a great philosopher... a martyr to his love of art. "

Walking down the streets of Paris the young Vincent Van Gogh didn't feel like he belonged. Battling poverty, repeated heartbreak and familial obligation, Van Gogh was a man plagued by his own creative urge but with no outlet to express it. Until the day he picked up a paintbrush.

Written with raw insight and emotion, follow the artist through his tormented life, struggling against critical discouragement and mental turmoil and bare witness to his creative journey from a struggling artist to one of the world's most celebrated artists.]]> 431 Irving Stone 0099416425 Eleanor 5 favorites, biographical-novel 4.22 1934 Lust for Life
author: Irving Stone
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.22
book published: 1934
rating: 5
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]]> A Simple Plan 21727 417 Scott Smith 0307279952 Eleanor 0 3.91 1993 A Simple Plan
author: Scott Smith
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.91
book published: 1993
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]]> Big Panda and Tiny Dragon 59064363 “Food for the soul.� —CBS Mornings

A thought-provoking journey of companionship, courage, tenderness, and tea.

Big Panda and Tiny Dragon embark on a journey through the seasons of the year together. They get lost, as many of us do. But while lost, they discover many beautiful sights they'd never have found had they gone the right way. Told through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness that connect us all. In nature, they learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty, and how to find the strength to overcome life's obstacles together.Ěý Ěý Ěý Ěý Ěý ĚýĚý

Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, British author and artist James Norbury created the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon to share ideas that have helped him through difficult times. The book’s series of vignettes can be read cover to cover or dipped into whenever inspiration is needed. James hopes the book’s words and images will inspire others to pause, enjoy the stillness, and look at life in a positive new way.

ĚýWORDS OF The seemingly simple, and often silly, conversations between Big Panda and Tiny Dragon reveal meaningful insights on friendship, inner wisdom, and self-acceptance.

ĚýINSPIRING Depicted in bold brush strokes reminiscent of calligraphy, big, fluffy Panda and tiny, wiry Dragon journey through rolling hills, wooded forests, and blooming meadows in more than 120 elegant black-and-white and full-color scenes.

ĚýFOR READERS OF ALL From youngsters at story time to new graduates with the world ahead of them to adults in moments of challenge or transition, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon offer comfort, inspiration, and a wry smile for every reader.Ěý Ěý Ěý Ěý

ĚýWORK OF Featuring a beautiful cover and a collection of stunning illustrations, each one more beautiful than the next, every page in this book is worthy of framing.

ĚýHEARTFELT Full of wisdom and touching humor, Big Panda and Tiny DragonĚý makes a thoughtful gift to be treasured.]]> 160 James Norbury 1647225264 Eleanor 3 4.44 2021 Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
author: James Norbury
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> When the Crows Go Silent 223122392
of the tragic murder of her mother. Lizzie's world takes an unexpected turn when her elusive

Aunt Tressa arrives, revealing a stunning family secret. Determined to uncover the truth, Lizzie

and her best friend Aimee embark on an adventure that transports them to a world of magic

and tight-knit communities. But Lizzie's arrival soon puts her in danger and places her on a

collision course with her mother's murderer.

In a journey filled with bravery, self-discovery, and unbreakable friendships, Lizzie learns

that magic isn’t just in the spells you cast, but in the courage to face your past, the strength to

embrace your destiny, and the power of family in all its forms. Will she unravel the mystery of

her mother’s death before the same darkness claims her? Or will the secrets of this enchanted

world prove too dangerous to survive?]]> 241 Sunday McDowell Eleanor 0 to-read 4.67 When the Crows Go Silent
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name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.67
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]]> Oil and Marble 25898723
Michelangelo is a virtual unknown when he returns to Florence and wins the commission to carve what will become one of the most famous sculptures of all time: David. Even though his impoverished family shuns him for being an artist, he is desperate to support them. Living at the foot of his misshapen block of marble, Michelangelo struggles until the stone finally begins to speak. Working against an impossible deadline, he begins his feverish carving.

Meanwhile, Leonardo’s life is falling apart: he loses the hoped-for David commission; he can’t seem to finish any project; he is obsessed with his ungainly flying machine; he almost dies in war; his engineering designs disastrously fail; and he is haunted by a woman he has seen in the market—a merchant’s wife, whom he is finally commissioned to paint. Her name is Lisa, and she becomes his muse.

Leonardo despises Michelangelo for his youth and lack of sophistication. Michelangelo both loathes and worships Leonardo’s genius.

Oil and Marble is the story of their nearly forgotten rivalry. Storey brings early 16th-century Florence alive, and has entered with extraordinary empathy into the minds and souls of two Renaissance masters. The book is an art history thriller.
]]> 362 Stephanie Storey 1628726393 Eleanor 4 3.95 2016 Oil and Marble
author: Stephanie Storey
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2016
rating: 4
read at: 2025/03/22
date added: 2025/03/22
shelves: biographical-novel, historical-fiction
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This is a fascinating historical novel focussed on the contrasts between Michelangelo and Leonardo de Vinci. It is centered on when the two artists were rivals in Florence while Michelangelo was working on the David and Leonardo was working on the Mona Lisa. I loved the descriptions of their vastly different approaches to their art and how they lived their lives. It is incredible to me that two such renowned masters lived in the same place and time, knew each other, and were impacted by each other directly. I enjoyed reading this book and recommend it highly.
]]> A Gentleman in Moscow 45695810 Alternate cover editions for ASIN B01COJUEZ0 can be found here, here, and here.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility, a novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel—a beautifully transporting novel.

In 1922, Count Alexander Rostov is deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, and is sentenced to house arrest in the Metropol, a grand hotel across the street from the Kremlin. Rostov, an indomitable man of erudition and wit, has never worked a day in his life, and must now live in an attic room while some of the most tumultuous decades in Russian history are unfolding outside the hotel’s doors. Unexpectedly, his reduced circumstances provide him entry into a much larger world of emotional discovery.

Brimming with humor, a glittering cast of characters, and one beautifully rendered scene after another, this singular novel casts a spell as it relates the count’s endeavor to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a man of purpose.]]> 466 Amor Towles Eleanor 5 historical-fiction, favorites
I loved the book and highly recommend it.]]> 4.48 2016 A Gentleman in Moscow
author: Amor Towles
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2020/08/09
date added: 2025/03/22
shelves: historical-fiction, favorites
review:
This is a great book about a nobleman in Russia after the Russian Revolution who was sentenced to house arrest in the Metropole Hotel in St. Petersburg, solely because of his class. The story focuses on his life in the hotel and is a fascinating portrait of a man making the best of a bleak situation with grace. It is more of a character study than a plot-driven story and I initially had trouble getting into it. After I embraced the slower pace of the novel, I found myself captured by Count Alexander Rostov and admired his approach to the problems he encountered. I would have loved to have sat down for a conversation with him and I hated to say goodbye to him when the book ended. He is one of the most remarkable and interesting characters I have encountered in literature.

I loved the book and highly recommend it.
]]> The Mystery of Mrs. Christie 54508524 Marie Benedict, the beloved New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room, uncovers the untold story of Agatha Christie’s mysterious eleven day disappearance.

In December 1926, Agatha Christie goes missing. Investigators find her empty car on the edge of a deep, gloomy pond, the only clues some tire tracks nearby and a fur coat left in the car—strange for a frigid night. Her husband and daughter have no knowledge of her whereabouts, and England unleashes an unprecedented manhunt to find the up-and-coming mystery author. Eleven days later, she reappears, just as mysteriously as she disappeared, claiming amnesia and providing no explanations for her time away.

The puzzle of those missing eleven days has persisted. With her trademark exploration into the shadows of history, acclaimed author Marie Benedict brings us into the world of Agatha Christie, imagining why such a brilliant woman would find herself at the center of such a murky story.

What is real, and what is mystery? What role did her unfaithful husband play, and what was he not telling investigators?

A master storyteller whose clever mind may never be matched, Agatha Christie’s untold history offers perhaps her greatest mystery of all.]]> 292 Marie Benedict 149268273X Eleanor 0 to-read 3.94 2020 The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
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name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.94
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]]> The Keeper of Lost Art 199532069
As Allied bombs rain down on Torino in the autumn of 1942, Stella Costa’s mother sends her to safety with distant relatives in a Tuscan villa. There, Stella finds her family tasked with a great responsibility: hiding nearly 300 priceless masterpieces from Florence, including Botticelli’s famous Primavera.

With the arrival of German troops imminent, Stella finds herself a stranger in her family’s villa and she struggles to understand why her aunt doesn’t like her. She knows it has something to do with her parents—and the fact that her father, who is currently fighting at the front, has been largely absent from her life.

When a wave of refugees seeks shelter in the villa, Stella befriends Sandro, an orphaned boy with remarkable artistic talent. Amid the growing threats, Sandro and Stella take refuge in the villa’s “treasure room,� where the paintings are hidden. There, Botticelli’s masterpiece and other works of art become a solace, an inspiration, and the glue that bonds Stella and Sandro as the dangers grow.

A troop of German soldiers requisitions the villa and puts everyone to forced labor. Now, with the villa full of German soldiers, refugees, a secret guest, and hundreds of priceless treasures, no one knows who will emerge unscathed, and whether the paintings will be taken as spoils or become unintended casualties.

Inspired by the incredible true story of a single Tuscan villa used as a hiding place for the treasures of Florentine art during World War II, The Keeper of Lost Art takes readers on a breathtaking journey into one of the darkest chapters of Italy’s history, highlighting the incredible courage of everyday people to protect some of the most important works of art in western civilization.]]> 352 Laura Morelli 0063206013 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.20 The Keeper of Lost Art
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]]> <![CDATA[The Painter's Apprentice (Venetian Artisans, #1)]]> 36195241
Venice, 1510. Maria Bartolini wants nothing more than to carry on her father’s legacy as a master gilder. Instead, her father has sent her away from the only home she’s ever known to train as an apprentice to Master Trevisan, a renowned painter. Maria arranges to leave the painter’s workshop to return to her family workshop and to a secret lover waiting for her. But the encroaching Black Death foils her plans�

When the painter’s servants uncover the real reason why Maria has been sent away to train with Master Trevisan, they threaten to reveal a secret that could tear down her family and the future of their trade. She is forced to buy the servants� silence, but as their greed steadily grows, Maria resorts to more desperate measures. She questions whether her heart’s desire is worth risking her family, her trade, and her future, but Maria’s sacrifices may amount to nothing if the plague steals away everything she’s ever loved�

From the author of the award-winning "The Gondola Maker" comes a rich tale of Renaissance Venice, a heroine with a lust for life, and love against all odds.

Buy "The Painter’s Apprentice" today to transport yourself to the vibrant and dangerous world of 16th-century Venice…]]> 408 Laura Morelli Eleanor 0 to-read 4.04 2017 The Painter's Apprentice (Venetian Artisans, #1)
author: Laura Morelli
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2017
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Sketching Techniques for Artists: In-Studio and Plein-Air Methods for Drawing and Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces and Figures, and More]]> 56872732 Learn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more, enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color. Discover incredible methods and tips for creating dramatic street scenes and vivid landscapes, and capturing dynamic figures and graphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz—a top Hollywood storyboard artist, international workshop instructor, and Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society—presents fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor for extra depth and interest. Make sketching more enjoyable by adopting innovative techniques that will make a difference in your practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill level, you’ll benefit from Compositions that draw the eyeHow to avoid common sketching mistakesWays to create light and shadow to define shapes and add interestSuccessful ways to use negative spaceThe importance of perspective in creating depthEasy color washes that create dramaGet started today, and fill your sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud of. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and painting skills and create realistic and representational art. Ěý]]> 340 Alex Hillkurtz 1631599240 Eleanor 4 drawing 4.57 Sketching Techniques for Artists: In-Studio and Plein-Air Methods for Drawing and Painting Still Lifes, Landscapes, Architecture, Faces and Figures, and More
author: Alex Hillkurtz
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.57
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2025/03/06
date added: 2025/03/06
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It's an excellent book for the new artist. The author provides guidance on how to approach the drawings and then provides step-by-step details on how to proceed. He does this all while keeping his instructions simple and clear, making them easy to follow. I found it very helpful and I believe it would help any beginning artist to draw better.
]]> <![CDATA[Lonely Planet New Zealand's Best Trips 2 (Road Trips Guide)]]> 49087343 The Perfect Lonely Planet's New Zealand's Best Trips , is perfect for exploring New Zealand in the classic way - by road trip! Ěý Looking for a more comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all the country? Check out Lonely Planet's New Zealand guide.
About Lonely Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.Ěý Ěý 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' â€� New York Times Ěý 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' â€� Fairfax Media (Australia)]]> 352 Brett Atkinson 1786570882 Eleanor 0 to-read, travel 0.0 2016 Lonely Planet New Zealand's Best Trips 2 (Road Trips Guide)
author: Brett Atkinson
name: Eleanor
average rating: 0.0
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> Remarkably Bright Creatures 59710157 For fans of A Man Called Ove, a charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late.

Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.]]> 362 Shelby Van Pelt 0063204177 Eleanor 4 Heartwarming and enjoyable.

Great book about a remarkable and inspiring woman. The story centers on the relationship between an elderly woman and a very intelligent octopus. It is well worth reading. I highly recommend it.]]> 4.51 2022 Remarkably Bright Creatures
author: Shelby Van Pelt
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.51
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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Heartwarming and enjoyable.

Great book about a remarkable and inspiring woman. The story centers on the relationship between an elderly woman and a very intelligent octopus. It is well worth reading. I highly recommend it.
]]> James 179550498
While many narrative set pieces of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remain in place (floods and storms, stumbling across both unexpected death and unexpected treasure in the myriad stopping points along the river’s banks, encountering the scam artists posing as the Duke and Dauphin�), Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light.

Brimming with the electrifying humor and lacerating observations that have made Everett a “literary icon� (Oprah Daily), and one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime, James is destined to be a cornerstone of twenty-first century American literature.]]> 304 Percival Everett 0385550375 Eleanor 4 4.60 2024 James
author: Percival Everett
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.60
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter]]> 218215 Loretta Lynn: Coal Miner's Daughter, a bestseller and the basis of the Oscar-winning film, is the intimate, revealing story of her journey from eastern Kentucky to Nashville to stardom to legend—told in her own voice, which rings as clear, natural, and powerful as the best of her songs.]]> 224 Loretta Lynn 0306810379 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.96 1976 Loretta Lynn - Coal Miner's Daughter
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]]> <![CDATA[Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal]]> 37506307 An instructive guide to creating an illustrated journal based on artist and Instagram sensation Samantha Dion Baker's unique creative process, featuring information on materials, creative inspiration and instruction, prompts, and helpful tips and tricks.

Samantha Dion Baker is a widely admired and followed artist on Instagram, where she shares her "sketch journal," an illustrated daily record of her life, drawn in a fresh, modern style. In Draw Your Day, Baker guides you through her inspirational practice and provides guidance for starting your own. Part instructional guide and part encouraging manifesto about how making art--even art that's not museum-worthy--can make your life more mindful and meaningful, Draw Your Day is ideal for both seasoned artists looking for fresh inspiration, as well as aspiring artists who need a friendly nudge to get started.]]> 136 Samantha Dion Baker 0399581294 Eleanor 4 self-help, how-to, drawing 4.15 2018 Draw Your Day: An Inspiring Guide to Keeping a Sketch Journal
author: Samantha Dion Baker
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.15
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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Beautiful book. The illustrations are marvelous. It is well-written and the author encourages the reader to keep a daily sketch journal. As I am only beginning to draw this is a tall order and a huge reach for me. However, she convinced me that it would be a good experience. I decided to try to add some sketches to my existing journal to see how that goes. I highly recommend this book to any artist interested in keeping a sketch journal.
]]> <![CDATA[Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right]]> 27833494
The conventional answer is that a popular uprising against “big government� led to the ascendancy of a broad-based conservative movement. But as Jane Mayer shows in this powerful, meticulously reported history, a network of exceedingly wealthy people with extreme libertarian views bankrolled a systematic, step-by-step plan to fundamentally alter the American political system.

The network has brought together some of the richest people on the planet. Their core beliefs—that taxes are a form of tyranny; that government oversight of business is an assault on freedom—are sincerely held. But these beliefs also advance their personal and corporate interests: Many of their companies have run afoul of federal pollution, worker safety, securities, and tax laws.

The chief figures in the network are Charles and David Koch, whose father made his fortune in part by building oil refineries in Stalin’s Russia and Hitler’s Germany. The patriarch later was a founding member of the John Birch Society, whose politics were so radical it believed Dwight Eisenhower was a communist. The brothers were schooled in a political philosophy that asserted the only role of government is to provide security and to enforce property rights.

When libertarian ideas proved decidedly unpopular with voters, the Koch brothers and their allies chose another path. If they pooled their vast resources, they could fund an interlocking array of organizations that could work in tandem to influence and ultimately control academic institutions, think tanks, the courts, statehouses, Congress, and, they hoped, the presidency. Richard Mellon Scaife, the mercurial heir to banking and oil fortunes, had the brilliant insight that most of their political activities could be written off as tax-deductible “philanthropy.�

These organizations were given innocuous names such as Americans for Prosperity. Funding sources were hidden whenever possible. This process reached its apotheosis with the allegedly populist Tea Party movement, abetted mightily by the Citizens United decision—a case conceived of by legal advocates funded by the network.

The political operatives the network employs are disciplined, smart, and at times ruthless. Mayer documents instances in which people affiliated with these groups hired private detectives to impugn whistle-blowers, journalists, and even government investigators. And their efforts have been remarkably successful. Libertarian views on taxes and regulation, once far outside the mainstream and still rejected by most Americans, are ascendant in the majority of state governments, the Supreme Court, and Congress. Meaningful environmental, labor, finance, and tax reforms have been stymied.

Jane Mayer spent five years conducting hundreds of interviews-including with several sources within the network-and scoured public records, private papers, and court proceedings in reporting this book. In a taut and utterly convincing narrative, she traces the byzantine trail of the billions of dollars spent by the network and provides vivid portraits of the colorful figures behind the new American oligarchy.

Dark Money is a book that must be read by anyone who cares about the future of American democracy.]]> 464 Jane Mayer Eleanor 0 to-read 4.28 2016 Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
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]]> All the Water in the World 211003759 In the tradition of Station Eleven, a literary thriller set partly on the roof of New York’s Museum of Natural History in a flooded future.

All the Water in the World is told in the voice of a girl gifted with a deep feeling for water. In the years after the glaciers melt, Nonie, her older sister and her parents and their researcher friends have stayed behind in an almost deserted New York City, creating a settlement on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History. The rule: Take from the exhibits only in dire need. They hunt and grow their food in Central Park as they work to save the collections of human history and science. When a superstorm breaches the city’s flood walls, Nonie and her family must escape north on the Hudson. They carry with them a book that holds their records of the lost collections. Racing on the swollen river towards what may be safety, they encounter communities that have adapted in very different and sometimes frightening ways to the new reality. But they are determined to find a way to make a new world that honors all they've saved.

Inspired by the stories of the curators in Iraq and Leningrad who worked to protect their collections from war, All the Water in the World is both a meditation on what we save from collapse and an adventure story—with danger, storms, and a fight for survival. In the spirit of From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Parable of the Sower, this wild journey offers the hope that what matters most � love and work, community and knowledge � will survive.]]> 304 Eiren Caffall 1250353521 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.57 2025 All the Water in the World
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]]> <![CDATA[Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things]]> 157095669 #1 New York Times bestseller

"This brilliant book will shatter your assumptions about what it takes to improve and succeed. I wish I could go back in time and gift it to my younger self. It would've helped me find a more joyful path to progress."
-Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again illuminates how we can elevate ourselves and others to unexpected heights.

We live in a world that’s obsessed with talent. We celebrate gifted students in school, natural athletes in sports, and child prodigies in music. But admiring people who start out with innate advantages leads us to overlook the distances we ourselves can travel. We can all improve at improving. And when opportunity doesn’t knock, there are ways to build a door.

Hidden Potential offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Adam Grant weaves together groundbreaking evidence, surprising insights, and vivid story­telling that takes us from the classroom to the boardroom, the playground to the Olympics, and underground to outer space. He shows that progress depends less on how hard you work than how well you learn. Growth is not about the genius you possess � it’s about the character you develop. Grant explores how to build the charac­ter skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked.

This book reveals how anyone can rise to achieve greater things. The true measure of your potential is not the height of the peak you’ve reached, but how far you’ve climbed to get there.]]> 304 Adam M. Grant 0593653149 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.09 2023 Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
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]]> <![CDATA[Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens]]> 152034931 A rollicking historyĚýof England's earliest kings and queens, a story ofĚýnarcissists, excessive beheadings, middle-management insurrection, uncivil wars,Ěýand more, fromĚýaward-winning British actor and comedian David Mitchell

Think you know the kings and queens of England? Think again.

In Unruly , David Mitchell explores how early England’s monarchs, while acting as feared rulers firmly guiding their subjects� destinies, were in reality a bunch of lucky bastards who were mostly as silly and weird in real life as they appear to us today in their portraits.

Taking us right back to King Arthur ( he didn’t exist), Mitchell tells the founding story of post-Roman England right up to the reign of Elizabeth I ( she dies), as the monarchy began to lose its power. It’s a tale of bizarre and curious ascensions, inadequate self-control, and at least one total Cnut, as the English evolved from having their crops stolen by the thug with the largest armed gang to bowing and paying taxes to a divinely anointed King.

How this happened, who it happened to, and why the hell it matters are all questions Mitchell answers with brilliance, wit, and the full erudition of a man who once studied history—and is damned if he’ll let it off the hook for the mess it’s made of everything.Ěý

A funny book that takes history seriously, Unruly is for anyone who has ever wondered how the monarchy came to be—and who is to blame.]]> 433 David Mitchell 0593728491 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.13 2023 Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hundred Years' War on Palestine]]> 52960854
Accepted interpretations of the confrontation tend, at best, to describe a tragic clash between two peoples with claims to the same land. Drawing on archival materials and the accounts of generations of family members—judges, scholars, diplomats, and journalists�The Hundred Years' War on Palestine instead shows that this war has always been colonial in nature, waged against the native population first by the Zionist movement and then by Israel, but backed by Britain and the United States, the great powers of the age.

Neither a chronicle of victimization nor a whitewash of mistakes made by Palestinian leaders, The Hundred Years' War on Palestine offers both a compelling family history and an original, illuminating view of the Middle East's most intractable conflict.]]> 319 Rashid Khalidi 1250787653 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.45 2020 The Hundred Years' War on Palestine
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]]> <![CDATA[Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune]]> 112975117
The story of the Astors is a quintessentially American story—of ambition, invention, destruction, and reinvention.

From 1783, when German immigrant John Jacob Astor first arrived in the United States, until 2009, when Brooke Astor’s son, Anthony Marshall, was convicted of defrauding his elderly mother, the Astor name occupied a unique place in American society.

The family fortune, first made by a beaver trapping business that grew into an empire, was then amplified by holdings in Manhattan real estate. Over the ensuing generations, Astors ruled Gilded Age New York society and inserted themselves into political and cultural life, but also suffered the most famous loss on the Titanic, one of many shocking and unexpected twists in the family’s story.

In this unconventional, page-turning historical biography, featuring black-and-white and color photographs, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe chronicle the lives of the Astors and explore what the Astor name has come to mean in America—offering a window onto the making of America itself.]]> 322 Anderson Cooper 0062964704 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.71 2023 Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune
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]]> The Fury 123206645 A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder � from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient.

This is a tale of murder.

Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it?

Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on her idyllic private Greek island.

I tell you this because you may think you know this story. You probably read about it at the time � it caused a real stir in the tabloids, if you remember. It had all the necessary ingredients for a press a celebrity; a private island cut off by the wind…and a murder.

We found ourselves trapped there overnight. Our old friendships concealed hatred and a desire for revenge. What followed was a game of cat and mouse � a battle of wits, full of twists and turns, building to an unforgettable climax. The night ended in violence and death, as one of us was found murdered.

But who am I?

My name is Elliot Chase, and I’m going to tell you a story unlike any you’ve ever heard.]]> 298 Alex Michaelides 125075898X Eleanor 0 to-read 3.34 2024 The Fury
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]]> <![CDATA[The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store]]> 65678550
Chicken Hill was where Moshe and Chona Ludlow lived when Chona ran the Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, which served the neighborhood's quirky collection of blacks and European immigrants, helped by her husband, Moshe, a Romanian-born theater owner who integrated the town's first dance hall. When the state came looking for a deaf black child, claiming that the boy needed to be institutionalized, Chicken Hill's residents—roused by Chona's kindess and the courage of a local black worker named Nate Timblin—banded together to keep the boy safe.

As the novel unfolds, it becomes clear how much the people of Chicken Hill have to struggle to survive at the margins of white Christian America and how damaging bigotry, hypocrisy, and deceit can be to a community. When the truth is revealed about the skeleton, the boy, and the part the town’s establishment played in both, McBride shows that it is love and community—heaven and earth—that ultimately sustain us.]]> 385 James McBride 0593422945 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.83 2023 The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
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]]> <![CDATA[Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, #1)]]> 1736739
At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town of Crosby, Maine, and in the world at large, but she doesn’t always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance; a former student who has lost the will to live; Olive’s own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and her husband, Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.

As the townspeople grapple with their problems, mild and dire, Olive is brought to a deeper understanding of herself and her life � sometimes painfully, but always with ruthless honesty.]]> 270 Elizabeth Strout Eleanor 0 to-read 3.85 2008 Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Tell Me Everything (Amgash, #5)]]> 204811915 People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.

With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?�

It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive’s apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known—“unrecorded lives,� Olive calls them—reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning.

Brimming with empathy and pathos, Tell Me Everything is Elizabeth Strout operating at the height of her powers, illuminating the ways in which our relationships keep us afloat. As Lucy says, “Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love.”]]> 326 Elizabeth Strout 0593446097 Eleanor 4 aging, fiction, audiobook 3.99 2024 Tell Me Everything (Amgash, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution]]> 22063607 Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving� (The Atlantic) story of the people who created the computer and the internet.What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail? The Innovators is a masterly saga of collaborative genius destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution—and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. Isaacson begins the adventure with Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron’s daughter, who pioneered computer programming in the 1840s. He explores the fascinating personalities that created our current digital revolution, such as Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John von Neumann, J.C.R. Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee, and Larry Page. This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so inventive. It’s also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative. For an era that seeks to foster innovation, creativity, and teamwork, The Innovators is “a sweeping and surprisingly tenderhearted history of the digital age� (The New York Times).]]> 560 Walter Isaacson Eleanor 0 to-read 4.33 2011 The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
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]]> Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3) 209668781 Discover the instant #1 New York Times bestseller! TV series now in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society.

Accolades for Fourth Wing
Amazon Best Books of the Year, #4 â€� Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 â€� Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 â€� NPR "Books We Love" 2023 â€� Audible Best Books of 2023 â€� Hudson Book of the Year â€� Google Play Best Books of 2023 â€� Indigo Best Books of 2023 â€� Waterstones Book of the Year finalist â€� Ĺ·±¦ÓéŔÖ Choice Award Winner â€� Newsweek Staffersâ€� Favorite Books of 2023 â€� Paste Magazine’s Best Books of 2023 â€� TikTok Book Awards UK and Ireland Book of the Year (International) 2024

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty.

Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.

Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything.

They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth.

But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath.

The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Fourth Wing
Book #2 Iron Flame
Book #3 Onyx Storm]]> 758 Rebecca Yarros 1649376944 Eleanor 0 4.42 2025 Onyx Storm (The Empyrean, #3)
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]]> The Wedding People 198902277 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9781250899576.

A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.

It’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamed of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she’s here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can’t stop confiding in each other.

In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach’s The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.]]> 384 Alison Espach Eleanor 0 to-read 4.11 2024 The Wedding People
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]]> <![CDATA[Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions]]> 34853119
Based on his popular segment from The Late Show, Stephen Colbert and his team of writers now reveal his most shameful secrets to millions (although, actually, he'd like you not to tell anyone). Midnight Confessions is a collection of Stephen Colbert at his most brilliant and irreverent.]]> 208 Stephen Colbert 1501169009 Eleanor 2 audiobook, humor 3.55 2017 Stephen Colbert's Midnight Confessions
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average rating: 3.55
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rating: 2
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]]> What I Know for Sure 21531503 O, The Oprah Magazine's widely popular "What I Know For Sure" column, a monthly source of inspiration and revelation.

Now, for the first time, these thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I Know For Sure, a beautiful cloth bound book with a ribbon marker, packed with insight and revelation from Oprah Winfrey. Organized by theme—joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility, awe, clarity, and power—these essays offer a rare, powerful and intimate glimpse into the heart and mind of one of the world's most extraordinary women—while providing readers a guide to becoming their best selves. Candid, moving, exhilarating, uplifting, and frequently humorous, the words Oprah shares in What I Know For Sure shimmer with the sort of truth that readers will turn to again and again.]]> 228 Oprah Winfrey 1250054052 Eleanor 5 4.13 2014 What I Know for Sure
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average rating: 4.13
book published: 2014
rating: 5
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Excellent book. Inspiring. Many life lessons. It was great to listen to it read by the author. I highly recommend this book.
]]> The Cat Who Taught Zen EBP 134242603 176 James Norbury 0063354756 Eleanor 3 4.67 2023 The Cat Who Taught Zen EBP
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]]> Beautiful Ugly 211004123 The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage. . .
. . . and revenge.

Author Grady Green is having the worst best day of his life.

Grady calls his wife to share some exciting news as she is driving home. He hears Abby slam on the brakes, get out of the car, then nothing. When he eventually finds her car by the cliff edge the headlights are on, the driver door is open, her phone is still there. . . but his wife has disappeared.

A year later, Grady is still overcome with grief and desperate to know what happened to Abby. He can’t sleep, and he can’t write, so he travels to a tiny Scottish island to try to get his life back on track. Then he sees the impossible � a woman who looks exactly like his missing wife.

Wives think their husbands will change but they don’t.
Husbands think their wives won’t change but they do.]]> 306 Alice Feeney 125033778X Eleanor 0 to-read 3.64 2025 Beautiful Ugly
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]]> Lessons in Chemistry 222115912 A must-read debut novel! Meet Elizabeth Zott: a one-of-a-kind scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the star of a beloved TV cooking show.

“It's the world versus Elizabeth Zott, an extraordinary woman determined to live on her own terms, and I had no trouble choosing a side.... A page-turning and highly satisfying tale: zippy, zesty, and Zotty.� —Maggie Shipstead, best-selling author of Great Circle

ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022�New York Times, Bustle, Real Simple, Parade, CNN, Today, E! News, Library Journal

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.

But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride�) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.

]]> 400 Bonnie Garmus 0385547374 Eleanor 4 4.41 2022 Lessons in Chemistry
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dog Who Followed the Moon: An Inspirational Story with Meditations on Life, Experience the Power of Love and Sacrifice]]> 210051588
From the international bestselling author and illustrator of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon and The Cat Who Taught Zen comes a beautifully illustrated adult fable of a lost young puppy, the old wolf who rescues her, and their journey to follow the moon—with meditations on friendship, connection, and sacrifice.

Deep in the mountain forests, a young pup named Amaya wanders lost and alone, until an aging wolf rescues her from a terrifying encounter with his vicious pack. To try and reunite Amaya with her parents, the unlikely pair embark on a journey to follow the moon.

Eerie woods, forgotten cities, and other obstacles await Amaya and the Wolf on their adventure. As they make their way through the wilderness, the two learn profound lessons about love, sacrifice, and the importance of embracing change.

Featuring stunning artwork from bestselling author and illustrator James Norbury, The Dog Who Followed the Moon is a moving, poignant reflection on love and loss, grief and growth.]]> 176 James Norbury 0063420716 Eleanor 0 to-read 3.92 2024 The Dog Who Followed the Moon: An Inspirational Story with Meditations on Life, Experience the Power of Love and Sacrifice
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]]> <![CDATA[The Journey (Big Panda & Tiny Dragon, #2)]]> 61165542
In the eagerly anticipated follow up to the international bestseller, The Big Panda and Tiny Dragon continues the adventures of two unlikely traveling companions as they embark on a path that brings them farther from home, and closer to each other and themselves.

“Change,� said Big Panda. “even if you don’t know where it will lead, is better than stagnation.�

When Tiny Dragon feels unhappy, he confides in Big Panda, who leads his friend on a journey to heal his heart. They explore new lands, encounter extraordinary experiences, face demanding challenges, and, ultimately, find contentment. As Big Panda and Tiny Dragon trek further on their trail of acceptance, they learn that changes and challenges are a natural part of life and essential for growth.

Illustrated with the same charm and warmth as the original bestseller, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon , this all-new spiritual journey imparts both ancient wisdom, and soothes today’s troubled souls. Full of inspiration and touching humor, The Big Panda and Tiny Dragon is a heartwarming tale of adventure and acceptance.


BELOVED AROUND THE James Norbury’s debut Big Panda and Tiny Dragon , based on the popular Instagram account of the same name, is an international hit that inspired and delighted fans around the world, and reached #1 in his native UK.

A TALE FOR ALL In The Journey , the plucky pair’s spirit of adventure will resonate with readers from toddlers to grandparents, and the engaging narrative is perfect for bedtime and storytime.

INSPIRING Influenced by calligraphy and Japanese woodcuts, James Norbury’s charming illustrations are filled with detail, bursting with color, and brimming with charm and humor.

GRACIOUS A beautiful volume with a timeless message of hope, The Journey offers inspiration and support for anyone embarking on an uncertain adventure, from a new job to a new day.

COMPLETE YOUR The first book in the series, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon , is also available.]]> 160 James Norbury 1647229731 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.46 2022 The Journey (Big Panda & Tiny Dragon, #2)
author: James Norbury
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.46
book published: 2022
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/12/30
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> Leif and the Fall 55146525 Persistence and creativity can lead to amazing things, as Leif the leaf discovers in this lovely storybook from Allison Sweet Grant and Adam Grant, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals.Leif is a leaf. A worried leaf. It is autumn, and Leif is afraid to fall. "All leaves fall in the fall," say the other leaves. But Leif is determined to find a different way down, and with his friend Laurel, he uses the resources around him to create a net, a kite, a parachute in hopes of softening his landing. The clock is ticking, the wind is blowing. What will happen when a gust of wind pulls Leif from his branch?In a culture that prizes achievement, kids are often afraid to fail--failing to realize that some of the very ideas that don't work are steps along the path to ones that will.]]> 32 Allison Sweet Grant 1984815512 Eleanor 3 children-s-book 4.17 2020 Leif and the Fall
author: Allison Sweet Grant
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2020
rating: 3
read at: 2024/12/12
date added: 2024/12/13
shelves: children-s-book
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For]]> 34006943 A New York Times Bestseller

A timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States—winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many others—that reminds us of fundamental American principles.

Over the course of his distinguished career, David McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. Now, at a time of self-reflection in America following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume designed to identify important principles and characteristics that are particularly American. The American Spirit reminds us of core American values to which we all subscribe, regardless of which region we live in, which political party we identify with, or our ethnic background. This is a book about America for all Americans that reminds us who we are and helps to guide us as we find our way forward.]]> 176 David McCullough 1501174215 Eleanor 4 4.20 2017 The American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For
author: David McCullough
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.20
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2024/12/06
date added: 2024/12/07
shelves: non-fiction, audiobook, history, inspirational
review:
It is an excellent collection of interesting historical commentary. It is read very well and enjoyable to listen to. I want to listen to it again.
]]> <![CDATA[Burden of Truth (Cass Leary Legal Thriller #1)]]> 43511418 Defense attorney Cass Leary thought she’d escaped her hometown for good. But after leaving her high-paying job in Chicago, she decides to revisit her troubled past. When someone murders the beloved high school basketball coach and Cass steps in to defend the girl accused of the crime, she doesn’t expect the death threats that follow�

Confronting the town that shunned her as a child, she unearths secrets that some would kill to keep buried. And after her client confesses to the crime, Cass detects a widespread cover-up. If she doesn’t get to the bottom of it soon, the next fatalities may be the ones she loves�

Burden of Truth is the first book in series of high-stakes legal thrillers. If you like blood-pumping action, compelling characters, and twisted crime conspiracies, then you’ll love Robin James’s dark tale.

Buy Burden of Truth to enter this spine-chilling murder mystery today! ]]> 542 Robin James Eleanor 0 to-read 4.37 2018 Burden of Truth (Cass Leary Legal Thriller #1)
author: Robin James
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2018
rating: 0
read at:
date added: 2024/12/07
shelves: to-read
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1)]]> 239810 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever follows the outrageous shenanigans of the Herdman siblings, or “the worst kids in the history of the world.� The siblings take over the annual Christmas pageant in a hilarious yet heartwarming tale involving the Three Wise Men, a ham, scared shepherds, and six rowdy kids.

Ralph, Imogene, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys Herdman are an awful bunch. They set fire to Fred Shoemaker’s toolshed, blackmailed Wanda Pierce to get her charm bracelet, and smacked Alice Wendelken across the head. And that’s just the start! When the Herdmans show up at church for the free snacks and suddenly take over the Christmas pageant, the other kids are shocked. It’s obvious that they’re up to no good. But Christmas magic is all around and the Herdmans, who have never heard the Christmas story before, start to reimagine it in their own way.

This year’s pageant is definitely like no other, but maybe that’s exactly what makes it so special.]]> 128 Barbara Robinson 0064402754 Eleanor 5 4.24 1972 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans, #1)
author: Barbara Robinson
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.24
book published: 1972
rating: 5
read at:
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: childhood-favorites, christmas, children-s-book
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]]> Cocoa for Two 57945498
…He knows in his gut this is his new mission.

As the proud new owner of a hardware store in the small town of Awesome, everything was going as planned until the remodel contract he’d signed with kindhearted Grandma Rose develops a speed bump.

Now, he's dealing with her very attractive granddaughter Brie Dresser. Worse? She's a procrastinator, a thinker, and a flighty travel blogger with no intention of staying in town.

But when Adam looks at her, he sees glimpses of what she’s trying to hide � pain, secrets, a past � things he’s all too familiar with.

…Adam is used to building things that last, but Brie's worried about forever.]]> 226 Claudia Shelton 0996822682 Eleanor 4 romance, christmas 4.36 Cocoa for Two
author: Claudia Shelton
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.36
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2022/01/04
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: romance, christmas
review:
Wonderful Christmas romance about life in a small town. I enjoyed this light Christmas read and felt that it added to my Christmas spirit.
]]> <![CDATA[Pillar of Light (The Work and the Glory, #1)]]> 625554 "You believe me, don't you, Nathan." It was not a question, but a statement, filled with wonder.

It stunned Nathan.

"You believe it all. I can see it on your face."

For a moment, time seemed suspended as Nathan probed the inward recesses of his soul. There was still the incredulousness, still the sense of hearing something that couldn't possibly be true. And yet he knew it was. He knew without the least shadow of doubt that everything Joseph was telling him was true. And so, finally, with a wonder of his own, he said, "Yes, Joseph, I believe you."

Pillar of Light � the first volume in the series The Work and the Glory � begins the epic story of the Benjamin Steed family. In the 1820s they move from Vermont to Palmyra Township in upstate New York in search of better farmland. There they meet a young man named Joseph Smith and are thrown into the maelstrom of conflict and controversy that swirls around him. Did he really see the Father and the Son in a pillar of light? Has he truly been visited by angelic messengers? What is all this talk about gold plates and new scripture? In short, is he a prophet and seer or a monumental fraud? The answers each one gives to these questions � intensely personal, potentially divisive � will dramatically affect the lives of the Steeds forever after.

Author Gerald N. Lund here masterfully weaves together historical reality and high-powered fiction. In his hands this combination seems to make the reader an eyewitness to the early scenes of the Restoration, thus deepening one's understanding and appreciation of those momentous events. The well-drawn plot and fictional characters present a moving, gripping story. Here are Benjamin and Mary Ann Steed, devoted to each other as man and wife, yet at odds over religion; Joshua, their volatile son, who rebels and heads for trouble; the sensitive Nathan, their second son, in whom Joseph Smith's message strikes a responsive chord; the beautiful Lydia McBride, who captures the hearts of both Joshua and Nathan.

This book skillfully explores the inmost motivations of Joseph Smith and his early followers and the responses of typical contemporary families to the claims he made. These people come to life in this powerful historical novel, a story that captures both the heartache and the happiness that came in the wake of Joseph's experience with the pillar of light.]]> 437 Gerald N. Lund 159038363X Eleanor 5 historical-fiction, favorites 4.27 1994 Pillar of Light (The Work and the Glory, #1)
author: Gerald N. Lund
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.27
book published: 1994
rating: 5
read at: 2000/07/04
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: historical-fiction, favorites
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Happy Messy Christmas: An inspiring story about the true meaning of the holiday spirit (TINY IRMA)]]> 200123760
Christmas excitement fills the air in Plink village. Every child has penned their wishes for Santa, eagerly waiting for their letters to be dispatched. However, a hiccup arises: the regular postman, Elliot, is under the weather.

Miss Rosie from the post office eagerly volunteers. Hopping onto her old bicycle, she's a tad out of practice and the nippy wind doesn't help. As she peddles away, a sudden gust mischievously whisks away most of the letters!

Witnessing the chaos, Tiny Irma and her pal, Leo, spring into action. Joining Rosie, they launch into a spirited, fun-filled race against the clock. Will they manage to retrieve every missing letter in time for Santa's review?

"Happy Messy Christmas" is more than vibrant illustrations and playful escapades. Through Irma, Leo, and Rosie's letter-retrieving journey, readers will learn that the essence of Christmas transcends mere gift-receiving. It's about the cozy embrace of togetherness, the heartfelt joy of giving, and the unbreakable bond of community love.

Delve into the authentic spirit of Christmas in Plink village, where each frosty path unveils a touching lesson about love, kindness, and the enchanting spell that connects us all!]]> 53 Anna Iris Eleanor 3 children-s-book, christmas 4.46 Happy Messy Christmas: An inspiring story about the true meaning of the holiday spirit (TINY IRMA)
author: Anna Iris
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.46
book published:
rating: 3
read at: 2023/01/01
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: children-s-book, christmas
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed]]> 37570546 From a psychotherapist, and national advice columnist comes a thought-provoking new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world -- where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she).

One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will turn out to be anything but.

As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her patients' lives -- a self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday if nothing gets better, and a twenty-something who can't stop hooking up with the wrong guys -- she finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to Wendell.

With startling wisdom and humor, Gottlieb invites us into her world as both clinician and patient, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, hope and change.

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, offering a deeply personal yet universal tour of our hearts and minds and providing the rarest of gifts: a boldly revealing portrait of what it means to be human, and a disarmingly funny and illuminating account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them.]]> 415 Lori Gottlieb 1328662055 Eleanor 5 4.36 2019 Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed
author: Lori Gottlieb
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2019
rating: 5
read at: 2020/01/23
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: self-help, non-fiction, lifestyle-happiness, relationships
review:
I loved this book. It is entertaining, humorous and insightful. It is told from both the perspective of the therapist with stories about her patients and from her perspective as a patient going through her own therapy sessions. The author brings you into the therapy sessions and lets you experience the ups and downs of the process. I have never been in therapy and I learned a lot about the benefits and limitations of the process. I highly recommend this book.
]]> <![CDATA[You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World]]> 32149692 ĚýĚýĚý --Stephanie Laguna, Executive Director, Strategic Market Planning, Kaiser Permanente

" After reading the first few pages, I could not put it down . A treasure trove of useful techniques with amusing real life anecdotes that keep the reader engaged until the last page. A must-read for the corporate world--and the real world!"
ĚýĚýĚý --Jean Pierre Lacombe, Chief Global Markets, Head of IFC Research, The World Bank

" I loved the book and will recommend it to colleagues . Whether you're a grizzled CEO or a new associate, you'll benefit from Paul's practical ideas and strategies."
ĚýĚýĚý --Bill Adams, Chief Investment Officer, Global Fixed Income, MFS Financial Management
Ěý
" Great insight and advice to hone your communication skills for every situation . Invaluable ."
ĚýĚýĚý --Steven Marshall, President, U.S. Tower Division, American Tower
Ěý
" Do yourself a favor.Ěý Give everyone you know a copy of this very practical (and funny) book .Ěý I know I will."
ĚýĚýĚý --Erin Deemer, Vice President, People Development, Biogen

"Filled with powerful insights and humor, this is a must-read for anyone who wants to sell their ideas or themselves .Ěý I started using Paul's tools immediately, and urge you to do the same."
ĚýĚýĚý --Jon Peters, CEO, AthenaOnline

"Superb blend of practical tips, humor and storytelling.Ěý Paul provides real insights and memorable tactics.Ěý All presenters (and writers) should read this book ."
ĚýĚýĚýĚý --Marissa Poole, Head of Global Scientific Communication, Sanofi Genzyme

" I loved this book!Ěý Humorous and insightful--it's a great read and the advice is spot on .Ěý A must-read for leaders or anyone who wishes to inspire, motivate, or persuade."
ĚýĚýĚý --Kelly Courtney, Advocacy Strategy Advisor, United Nations

" For those fortunate enough to know Paul personally, his voice and years of experience echo throughout this book. The result is a practitioner's dream."
ĚýĚýĚý --Michael Glass, Vice President, Talent Management and Development, Thermo Fisher Scientific

" Paul Hellman's book is packed with great advice for leaders, and it's fun to read , too ."
ĚýĚýĚý --Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and bestselling author of Triggers

" If you want to become an exceptional communicator, this is your how-to guide . It should be mandatory reading!"
ĚýĚýĚý --Mark Jesty, Chairperson, IMS/Toronto

" You'll find the strategies you need--and we all need this book more than we realize! "
ĚýĚýĚýĚý --Alison Quirk, Executive Vice President, State Street (retired)

"An easy, high-impact read that provides every executive with the tips and tools to effectively communicate . With this book you'll maximize your impression on every audience. "
ĚýĚýĚý --Dusty Tenney, President, Brooks Life Sciences

"Paul's witty approach and insightful tips give you the communication strategies to get heard in a world of constant distraction. This is a must-read."
ĚýĚýĚý --Maureen Clang, Vice President, Leadership Development, Travelers

" You've Got 8 Seconds is a vital addition to your tool belt that I heartily recommend ."
ĚýĚýĚý --Bill McGowan, author, Pitch Perfect

"You need to manage your professional brand.Ěý Use the tactics in this book. They work ."
ĚýĚýĚý --Charles Miller, Senior Vice President, Leadership Development, Citi

"Paul provides a fast, easy-to-use approach. His method helps you make your point quickly--and with greater impact ."
ĚýĚýĚý -- Sandy Rezendes, Chief Learning Officer, Citizens Financial Group

"Both practical and funny, it's a great read for anyone who wants to have more impact at work. HellmanĚýhas masteredĚýthe art of communication, and he lets you in on the secrets ."
ĚýĚýĚýĚý --Tim Saeger, Senior Vice President, Engineering, iRobot]]> 208 Paul Hellman 081443830X Eleanor 4 3.73 2017 You've Got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World
author: Paul Hellman
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.73
book published: 2017
rating: 4
read at: 2019/12/06
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: non-fiction, self-help, relationships
review:
I loved this book. It is insightful, humorous and is filled with useful information that can be used in all phases of your life. While many of the topics were geared for business situations I found the content interesting and helpful, even though I am retired. I highly recommend this book.
]]> <![CDATA[Timepiece (The Christmas Box, #2)]]> 312085 240 Richard Paul Evans 0684815761 Eleanor 4 christmas 4.07 1995 Timepiece (The Christmas Box, #2)
author: Richard Paul Evans
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.07
book published: 1995
rating: 4
read at: 1999/01/01
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: christmas
review:

]]> <![CDATA[The Letter (The Christmas Box, #3)]]> 199796 336 Richard Paul Evans 0684834723 Eleanor 4 christmas 4.17 1997 The Letter (The Christmas Box, #3)
author: Richard Paul Evans
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.17
book published: 1997
rating: 4
read at: 1999/01/01
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: christmas
review:
The final episode of the Christmas Box trilogy. Heartwarming, touching story.
]]> <![CDATA[The Christmas Box (The Christmas Box, #1)]]> 161361 128 Richard Paul Evans 0684832356 Eleanor 4 inspirational, christmas 3.98 1993 The Christmas Box (The Christmas Box, #1)
author: Richard Paul Evans
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.98
book published: 1993
rating: 4
read at: 1999/01/01
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: inspirational, christmas
review:
A touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her. Together they discover the true gift of Christmas and learn the true meaning of Christmas.
]]> <![CDATA[The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss]]> 26072609
Though Anderson Cooper has always considered himself close to his mother, his intensely busy career as a journalist for CNN and CBS affords him little time to spend with her. After she suffers a brief but serious illness at the age of ninety-one, they resolve to change their relationship by beginning a year-long conversation unlike any they had ever had before. The result is a correspondence of surprising honesty and depth in which they discuss their lives, the things that matter to them, and what they still want to learn about each other.

Both a son’s love letter to his mother and an unconventional mom’s life lessons for her grown son, The Rainbow Comes and Goes offers a rare window into their close relationship and fascinating life stories, including their tragedies and triumphs. In these often humorous and moving exchanges, they share their most private thoughts and the hard-earned truths they’ve learned along the way. In their words their distinctive personalities shine through—Anderson’s journalistic outlook on the world is a sharp contrast to his mother’s idealism and unwavering optimism.

An appealing memoir with inspirational advice, The Rainbow Comes and Goes is a beautiful and affectionate celebration of the universal bond between a parent and a child, and a thoughtful reflection on life, reminding us of the precious insight that remains to be shared, no matter our age.]]> 320 Anderson Cooper 006245496X Eleanor 4 3.82 2016 The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss
author: Anderson Cooper
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.82
book published: 2016
rating: 4
read at: 2019/04/28
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: autobiography-memoir, audiobook
review:
I listened to the audiobook version ready by the authors. Their actual voices added much to the book and I recommend this version. I enjoyed learning more about Gloria Vanderbilt about who I knew very little. Hers was a world I knew little about and I found her life and experiences fascinating. I found it hard to understand her choices from my vantage point and perspective. I also found the experiences shared between mother and son to be poignant and rich in emotion. It was enriched by the fact that Anderson Cooper is such a well known celebrity that I have watched often on TV. I enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.
]]> Anxious People 53799686
Viewing an apartment normally doesn’t turn into a life-or-death situation, but this particular open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes everyone in the apartment hostage. As the pressure mounts, the eight strangers begin slowly opening up to one another and reveal long-hidden truths.

First is Zara, a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else until tragedy changed her life. Now, she’s obsessed with visiting open houses to see how ordinary people live—and, perhaps, to set an old wrong to right. Then there’s Roger and Anna-Lena, an Ikea-addicted retired couple who are on a never-ending hunt for fixer-uppers to hide the fact that they don’t know how to fix their own failing marriage. Julia and Ro are a young lesbian couple and soon-to-be parents who are nervous about their chances for a successful life together since they can’t agree on anything. And there’s Estelle, an eighty-year-old woman who has lived long enough to be unimpressed by a masked bank robber waving a gun in her face. And despite the story she tells them all, Estelle hasn’t really come to the apartment to view it for her daughter, and her husband really isn’t outside parking the car.

As police surround the premises and television channels broadcast the hostage situation live, the tension mounts and even deeper secrets are slowly revealed. Before long, the robber must decide which is the more terrifying prospect: going out to face the police, or staying in the apartment with this group of impossible people.

Rich with Fredrik Backman’s “pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature� (Shelf Awareness), Anxious People’s whimsical plot serves up unforgettable insights into the human condition and a gentle reminder to be compassionate to all the anxious people we encounter every day.]]> 336 Fredrik Backman 1982121602 Eleanor 5 fiction 4.12 2019 Anxious People
author: Fredrik Backman
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2019
rating: 5
read at: 2022/06/25
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: fiction
review:

]]> A Christmas Carol 5326
Introduction and Afterword by Joe Wheeler
To bitter, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is just another day. But all that changes when the ghost of his long-dead business partner appears, warning Scrooge to change his ways before it's too late.

Part of the Focus on the Family Great Stories collection, this abridged edition features an in-depth introduction and discussion questions by Joe Wheeler to provide greater understanding for today's reader. "A Christmas Carol" captures the heart of the holidays like no other novel.]]> 184 Charles Dickens 1561797464 Eleanor 5 classics, christmas 4.06 1843 A Christmas Carol
author: Charles Dickens
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.06
book published: 1843
rating: 5
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shelves: classics, christmas
review:

]]> <![CDATA[How the Grinch Stole Christmas!]]> 113946 "The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season!
Now, please don't ask why. No one quite knows the reason."

Dr. Seuss's small-hearted Grinch ranks right up there with Scrooge when it comes to the crankiest, scowling holiday grumps of all time.

For 53 years, the Grinch has lived in a cave on the side of a mountain, looming above the Whos in Whoville. The noisy holiday preparations and infernal singing of the happy little citizens below annoy him to no end. The Grinch decides this frivolous merriment must stop. His "wonderful, awful" idea is to don a Santa outfit, strap heavy antlers on his poor, quivering dog Max, construct a makeshift sleigh, head down to Whoville, and strip the chafingly cheerful Whos of their Yuletide glee once and for all.

Looking quite out of place and very disturbing in his makeshift Santa get-up, the Grinch slithers down chimneys with empty bags and stealing the Whos' presents, their food, even the logs from their humble Who-fires. He takes the ramshackle sleigh to Mt. Crumpit to dump it and waits to hear the sobs of the Whos when they wake up and discover the trappings of Christmas have disappeared. Imagine the Whos' dismay when they discover the evil-doings of Grinch in his anti-Santa guise. But what is that sound? It's not sobbing, but singing! Children simultaneously adore and fear this triumphant, twisted Seussian testimonial to the undaunted cheerfulness of the Whos, the transcendent nature of joy, and of course, the growth potential of a heart that's two sizes too small.

This holiday classic is perfect for reading aloud to your favorite little Whos.]]> 64 Dr. Seuss 0007173040 Eleanor 5 4.38 1957 How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
author: Dr. Seuss
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.38
book published: 1957
rating: 5
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date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: childhood-favorites, christmas
review:

]]> Profiles in Courage 830364 The Pulitzer Prize winning classic by President John F. Kennedy, with an introduction by Caroline Kennedy and a foreword by Robert F. Kennedy.

Written in 1955 by the then junior senator from the state of Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy'sĚýProfiles in CourageĚýserves as a clarion call to every American.

In this book Kennedy chose eight of his historical colleagues to profile for their acts of astounding integrity in the face of overwhelming opposition. These heroes, coming from different junctures in our nation’s history, include John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, and Robert A. Taft.

Now, a half-century later, the book remains a moving, powerful, and relevant testament to the indomitable national spirit and an unparalleled celebration of that most noble of human virtues. It resounds with timeless lessons on the most cherished of virtues and is a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit. Profiles in Courage is as Robert Kennedy states in the foreword: “not just stories of the past but a book of hope and confidence for the future. What happens to the country, to the world, depends on what we do with what others have left us."

Along with vintage photographs and an extensive author biography, this book features Kennedy's correspondence about the writing project, contemporary reviews, a letter from Ernest Hemingway, and two rousing speeches from recipients of the Profile in Courage Award.Ěý Introduction by John F. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline Kennedy, forward by John F. Kennedy’s brother Robert F. Kennedy.]]> 245 John F. Kennedy 0060530626 Eleanor 0 history, inspirational 3.92 1955 Profiles in Courage
author: John F. Kennedy
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.92
book published: 1955
rating: 0
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shelves: history, inspirational
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]]> Mary, Called Magdalene 360625 The New York Times bestselling author of Elizabeth I reveals the untold story of Mary Magdalene--a disciple of Jesus Christ and the most mysterious woman in the Bible.

Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute, a female divinity figure, a church leader, or all of those? Biblical references to her are tantalizingly brief, but we do know that she was the first person to whom the risen Christ appeared--and the one commissioned to tell others the good news, earning her the ancient honorific, "Apostle to the Apostles."

Today, Mary continues to spark controversy, curiosity, and veneration. In a vivid re-creation of Mary Magdalene's life story, Margaret George convincingly captures this renowned woman's voice as she moves from girlhood to womanhood, becomes part of the circle of disciples, and comes to grips with the divine.

While grounded in biblical scholarship and secular research, Mary, Called Magdalene ultimately transcends both history and fiction to become a "diary of a soul."]]> 630 Margaret George 0142002798 Eleanor 4 historical-fiction, biblical 3.89 2002 Mary, Called Magdalene
author: Margaret George
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2002
rating: 4
read at: 2008/01/01
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: historical-fiction, biblical
review:

]]> The Red Tent 4989 The Red Tent combines rich storytelling with a valuable achievement in modern fiction: a new view of biblical women's society.]]> 324 Anita Diamant 0312353766 Eleanor 5 4.21 1997 The Red Tent
author: Anita Diamant
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.21
book published: 1997
rating: 5
read at:
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: favorites, historical-fiction, biblical
review:

]]> <![CDATA[Rachel & Leah (Women of Genesis, #3)]]> 7959 368 Orson Scott Card 0765341298 Eleanor 3 biographical-novel, biblical 3.85 2004 Rachel & Leah (Women of Genesis, #3)
author: Orson Scott Card
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2004
rating: 3
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]]> Sarah (Women of Genesis, #1) 7958 Sarai was a child of ten years, wise for her age but not yet a woman, when she first met Abram. He appeared before her in her father's house, filthy from the desert, tired and thirsty. But as the dirt of travel was washed from his body, the sight of him filled her heart. And when Abram promises Sarai to return in ten years to take her for his wife, her fate was sealed.

Abram kept his promise, and Sarai kept hers they were wed, and so joined the royal house of Ur with the high priesthood of the Hebrews. So began a lifetime of great joy together, and greater peril: and with the blessing of their God, a great nation would be built around the core of their love.

Bestselling author Orson Scott Card uses his fertile imagination, and uncanny insight into human nature, to tell the story of a unique woman--one who is beautiful, tough, smart, and resourceful in an era when women had little power, and are scarce in the historical record. Sarah, child of the desert, wife of Abraham, takes on vivid reality as a woman desirable to kings, a devoted wife, and a faithful follower of the God of Abraham, chosen to experience an incomparable miracle.
]]> 341 Orson Scott Card 0765341174 Eleanor 3 biographical-novel, biblical 3.88 1983 Sarah (Women of Genesis, #1)
author: Orson Scott Card
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.88
book published: 1983
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Rebekah (Women of Genesis, #2)]]> 7966 Born into a time and place where a woman speaks her mind at her peril, and reared as a motherless child by a doting father, Rebekah grew up to be a stunning, headstrong beauty. She was chosen by God for a special destiny.

Rebekah leaves her father's house to marry Isaac, the studious young son of the Patriarch Abraham, only to find herself caught up in a series of painful rivalries, first between her husband and his brother Ishmael, and later between her sons Jacob and Esau. Her struggles to find her place in the family of Abraham are a true test of her faith, but through it all she finds her own relationship with God and does her best to serve His cause in the lives of those she loves.

In Rebekah, Orson Scott Card has created an astonishing personality, complex and intriguing, and her story will engage your heart as it captures your imagination.
]]> 416 Orson Scott Card 076534128X Eleanor 3 3.84 2001 Rebekah (Women of Genesis, #2)
author: Orson Scott Card
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.84
book published: 2001
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Validate People: Listen and Hear Better to Form Deep Connections Fast (Effective Communication: Master Social Skills & Build Strong Relationships Book 13)]]> 62967335 Start Attracting People And Creating Long Lasting Connections Today

Book Reveals How Anyone Can Increase Their EQ and Become the Person Everyone Feels Good Around

Author breaks the biggest myths around emotional intelligence and gives away advice that changes lives instantly.

Dear Reader,
If you want relations that bring joy, fulfilment and peace into your life.

Then you’re looking at the right book.

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My name is Ian Tuhovsky. During my 11+ years of working with people and traveling to 50+ countries, I observed something astounding�

Most people have a hard time nurturing long-term, meaningful relationships.

You’re exposed to new people daily at work, at the gym or even at the supermarket.
Despite this, less than one in ten interactions end up flourishing into a friendship.

Maybe you can relate to this� Meeting someone at a party, exchanging numbers and never hanging out?Having a conversation at the supermarket and never seeing them again?Interacting with your colleagues only at work and never spending time together outside?Going on a date and not staying in touch even though you could have been good friends?Going to a gym or a dance class and never making any friends?
Imagine that instead of that above, you were able to manoeuvre each new interaction in a way that would plant the seed for a blooming friendship or relationship.

Imagine having a deeper understanding of other people’s emotions and using it to help create deeper bonds.

Most of all, imagine the wonderful feeling and satisfaction after spending your weekend surrounded by people you feel connected to, laughing, talking and just having fun.

Some people are notorious for being able to plant those seeds. Their social lives are rich gardens filled with the most interesting and beautiful flowers and plants.

So, what’s their secret?

My research showed me that emotional intelligence is the water to your garden. It’s the key to building deeper connections.

Intrigued by this I dug deeper to discover if emotional intelligence could be learned or is it something that we’re born with.

What I found was that (apart from people that qualify as sociopaths or psychopaths, sorry�)

YES, anyone can develop emotional intelligence
YES, anyone can build and nurture fulfilling relationships
YES, anyone can be surrounded by wonderful people and enjoy healthy relationships

What would that look like?

It looks like having an interesting life, enriched by interesting people
It looks like being confident and experiencing less stress
It looks like resolving conflicts and misunderstandings faster and with empathy
It looks like having a supportive and engaged network that brings opportunities, collaborations, inspiration and fun

Like the sound of that?

Start reading today and implement my �15 Steps to Emotional Intelligence� method to experience a total transformation.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

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Think Emotional Intelligence Isn’t Important? WRONG! Think again

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Step by Step Method to Better Emotional Intelligence

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99% of People]]> 94 Ian Tuhovsky Eleanor 0 to-read 4.16 How to Validate People: Listen and Hear Better to Form Deep Connections Fast (Effective Communication: Master Social Skills & Build Strong Relationships Book 13)
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name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.16
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]]> <![CDATA[The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1)]]> 272895 275 Walter Farley 0965476022 Eleanor 5 4.19 1941 The Black Stallion (The Black Stallion, #1)
author: Walter Farley
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.19
book published: 1941
rating: 5
read at: 2024/11/16
date added: 2024/11/16
shelves: childhood-favorites, favorites
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]]> <![CDATA[The Patron Saint of Second Chances]]> 59923734
Unfortunately, the plan works too well. Everyone wants in on the fictional film—the butcher wants roles for his fifteen enormous sons, Speranza’s daughter is unexpectedly interested in stage makeup, and his assistant offers up a screenplay.]]> 303 Christine Simon 1982188790 Eleanor 3 Heartwarming book.

Enjoyable book. Heartwarming and funny. It was a little slow in parts but worth sticking with it to the end. ]]> 3.77 2022 The Patron Saint of Second Chances
author: Christine Simon
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2022
rating: 3
read at: 2024/10/26
date added: 2024/10/26
shelves: humor, lifestyle-happiness, fiction
review:
Heartwarming book.

Enjoyable book. Heartwarming and funny. It was a little slow in parts but worth sticking with it to the end.
]]> <![CDATA[The Californian Century: Stanley Tucci Tells the Dramatic Story of Modern California]]> 60300438
Hello. I'm Stanley Tucci. I'll be playing a hard-boiled screenwriter - you know the type: he's met 'em all, he's gotten drunk with 'em all. My screenplays will tell the stories of 10 men and women who built modern California, warts and all. I'll show you where all the bodies are buried.

I'll tell the story of the very first movie-maker, shot dead on his studio lot; and the men who lied and lied and lied again to bring water to LA. Without the water, there would be no LA. We'll also hear the story of the revivalist preacher who was as big as Chaplin before she disappeared without a trace; and the man who brought silicon to Silicon Valley, right before he became a white supremacist. That's the Valley's dirty little secret. We'll tell the story of the original gangster rapper Ice-T, the man behind 'Cop Killer'; and we'll finish off with California's longest-serving governor, Jerry Brown - the man they called 'Governor Moonbeam'.

The Californian Century is the dramatic story of the West Coast: if you make it here, you're on top of the world. If you don't, there's a long, long way to fall. And you never know when your luck's about to run out.

It's a story littered with dead bodies, disaster and duplicity. It'll be one hell of a ride.

Come with me, and bring your shades.]]> 11 Laurence Grissell Eleanor 4 historical-fiction, audiobook 3.89 The Californian Century: Stanley Tucci Tells the Dramatic Story of Modern California
author: Laurence Grissell
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.89
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2024/10/25
date added: 2024/10/25
shelves: historical-fiction, audiobook
review:
This is an interesting audiobook highlighting episodes in California's history. Stanley Tucci does a masterful job as the narrator. It is easy to listen to and invites further exploration of the events depicted in the book.
]]> The Happiness Project 8176643 289 Gretchen Rubin Eleanor 0 to-read 3.69 2009 The Happiness Project
author: Gretchen Rubin
name: Eleanor
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2009
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/10/21
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]]> The Blue Zones 8236821 304 Dan Buettner 1426203411 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.05 2008 The Blue Zones
author: Dan Buettner
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.05
book published: 2008
rating: 0
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]]> The Art of Happiness 38210 322 Dalai Lama XIV 1573221112 Eleanor 0 to-read 4.17 1998 The Art of Happiness
author: Dalai Lama XIV
name: Eleanor
average rating: 4.17
book published: 1998
rating: 0
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date added: 2024/10/21
shelves: to-read
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