Neveen's bookshelf: all en-US Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:09:52 -0700 60 Neveen's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[‫العطاي� السوداء (الحب والرعب Book 1)� (Arabic Edition)]]> 217586792 نبذة عن الرواية: لأني الأكرم أمنحك خمس عطايا، مقابل روحك وإن كنت الأكرم فلتمنحني خمس أرواح مقابل عطيتي!!!!]]> 104 سالي عادل 9778900884 Neveen 0 currently-reading 4.00 ‫العطايا السوداء (الحب والرعب Book 1)‬ (Arabic Edition)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)]]> 8667848
Deep in the stacks of Oxford's Bodleian Library, young scholar Diana Bishop unwittingly calls up a bewitched alchemical manuscript in the course of her research. Descended from an old and distinguished line of witches, Diana wants nothing to do with sorcery; so after a furtive glance and a few notes, she banishes the book to the stacks. But her discovery sets a fantastical underworld stirring, and a horde of daemons, witches, and vampires soon descends upon the library. Diana has stumbled upon a coveted treasure lost for centuries-and she is the only creature who can break its spell.

Debut novelist Deborah Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the Twilight series-with an extra serving of historical realism.]]> 592 Deborah Harkness 0670022411 Neveen 0 to-read 4.01 2011 A Discovery of Witches (All Souls, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Ethnomusicology: A Very Short Introduction]]> 17803176
In this Very Short Introduction , one of the foremost ethnomusicologists, Timothy Rice, offers a compact and illuminating account of this growing discipline, showing how modern researchers go about studying music from around the world, looking for insights into both music and humanity. The reader discovers that ethnomusicologists today not only examine traditional forms of music-such as Japanese gagaku, Bulgarian folk music, Javanese gamelan, or Native American drumming and singing-but also explore more contemporary musical forms, from rap and reggae to Tex-Mex, Serbian turbofolk, and even the piped-in music at the Mall of America. To investigate these diverse musical forms, Rice shows, ethnomusicologists typically live in a community, participate in and observe and record musical events, interview the musicians, their patrons, and the audience, and learn to sing, play, and dance. It's important to establish rapport with musicians and community members, and obtain the permission of
those they will work with closely over the course of many months and years. We see how the researcher analyzes the data to understand how a particular musical tradition works, what is distinctive about it, and how it bears the personal, social, and cultural meanings attributed to it. Rice also discusses how researchers may apply theories from anthropology and other social sciences, to shed further light on the nature of music as a human behavior and cultural practice.

About the Series:
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects--from Islam to Sociology, Politics to Classics, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume in this series provides trenchant and provocative--yet always balanced and complete--discussions of the central issues in a given discipline or field. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how the subject has developed and how it has influenced society. Eventually, the series will encompass every major academic discipline, offering all students an accessible and abundant reference library. Whatever the area of study that one deems important or appealing, whatever the topic that fascinates the general reader, the Very Short Introductions series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.]]> 168 Timothy Rice 0199794375 Neveen 5 3.72 2013 Ethnomusicology: A Very Short Introduction
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]]> Trollhunters 25269311
The townspeople don't believe the rumours of trolls, but fifteen-year-old Jim Jr knows that they're a very real threat. At night, is anyone safe?

TROLLHUNTERS is a funny, gruesome and undeniably del Toro-esque adventure perfect for teen readers and fans of Pan's Labyrinth.]]> 336 Guillermo del Toro 1471405192 Neveen 0 to-read 3.65 2015 Trollhunters
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]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to the Darklands (2) (Trollhunters)]]> 35297135
Welcome to the Darklands, they’ve been waiting for you.

After a reckless, anger-fueled act, Jim Lake, Jr., sets out on his own in a strange new the Darklands. Separated from his friends back home, Jim is discovering exactly what it takes to survive in this new realm as he encounters a whole new horde of Trolls. Back in Arcadia, Toby, Claire, and Blinky are doing their best to get by—and maybe, just maybe—find a way to reunite with Jim. This original exclusive Trollhunter story reveals what happens to these beloved characters between the season one finale and the season two premiere.

This book includes full-color glossy inserts with images from the show!

DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2017 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.]]> 160 Richard Ashley Hamilton 1534412875 Neveen 0 to-read 4.18 Welcome to the Darklands (2) (Trollhunters)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Book of Ga-Huel (Trollhunters 3)]]> 38321528 161 Richard Ashley Hamilton 153441715X Neveen 0 to-read 4.33 The Book of Ga-Huel (Trollhunters 3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Adventure Begins (1) (Trollhunters)]]> 35297131 Trollhunters episode that started it all in the hit Netflix series from the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation. This novel includes never-before-told scenes!

For the glory of Merlin, Daylight is mine to command!

Fifteen-year-old Jim Lake is just an ordinary teenager. That is, of course, until he is chosen to be the first human protector of a secret world of Trolls living below his peaceful hometown of Arcadia. If Jim fails at his mission, humankind will cease to exist. The fate of the world rests on his shoulders. Can Jim be the Trollhunter and stay a normal kid at the same time? Probably not. But being normal was never really any fun anyway.

Fans of the Netflix series are sure to be enthralled by this thrilling retelling of how Jim Lake’s amazing adventure began. Not only that, they can also learn details about Jim’s backstory and home life that aren’t included in the episode. The Adventure Begins is a must-read for all Trollhunters fans!

This book includes full-color glossy inserts with images from the episode!

DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2017 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.]]> 160 Richard Ashley Hamilton 1534412921 Neveen 0 to-read 4.35 The Adventure Begins (1) (Trollhunters)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Trollhunters Collection: The Adventure Begins; Welcome to the Darklands; The Book of Ga-Huel; Age of the Amulet]]> 40539065
For the glory of Merlin, Daylight is mine to command!

With one magical amulet, Jim Lake Jr. transforms from an ordinary teenager into the mighty Trollhunter, protector of a secret civilization of Trolls. Collect the first four Trollhunters books, which include exclusive original stories and full-color glossy inserts with images from the show!

This adventure-filled boxed set
The Adventure Begins
Welcome to the Darklands
The Book of Ga-Huel
Age of the Amulet

DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.]]> 640 Richard Ashley Hamilton 153443268X Neveen 0 to-read 5.00 The Trollhunters Collection: The Adventure Begins; Welcome to the Darklands; The Book of Ga-Huel; Age of the Amulet
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]]> <![CDATA[The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)]]> 11594337
Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he’s seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line.

Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.

Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.]]> 304 Katherine Applegate 0061992259 Neveen 0 to-read 4.25 2012 The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)]]> 12127750 Annabeth is terrified. Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the Argo II, she can't blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo's fantastical creation doesn't appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.

And that's only one of her worries. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving command: Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me. Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?

Annabeth's biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he's now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader—but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side

Narrated by four different demigods, The Mark of Athena is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the Argo II, if you dare. . . .]]> 586 Rick Riordan 1423140605 Neveen 0 to-read 4.47 2012 The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)]]> 9520360 PERCY IS CONFUSED. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth.

HAZEL IS SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem—when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wishes she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.

FRANK IS A KLUTZ. His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery—although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all destined to play a part in the Prophesy of Seven.]]> 521 Rick Riordan 1423140591 Neveen 0 to-read 4.41 2011 The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1)]]> 6294 An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.]]> 329 Diana Wynne Jones 006441034X Neveen 0 to-read 4.30 1986 Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)]]> 34219873
Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.

But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.

It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart - an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests - or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.]]> 465 Jessica Townsend 0316439959 Neveen 0 to-read 4.32 2017 Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)]]> 8130423 In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth - a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.]]> 361 Rick Riordan Neveen 0 to-read 4.44 2008 The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)]]> 4556058
While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.]]> 381 Rick Riordan 1423101472 Neveen 0 to-read 4.59 2009 The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Witch’s Warning (Aberrations #2)]]> 41587802 The Spook's Apprentice

Crafty halted, his heart lurching with fear, his mouth dry. There were bare footprints in the white snow, and each one was smeared with red, as if the owner of those clawed feet had stepped in a puddle of blood . . .

Crafty and his friends have already faced dozens of horrifying aberrations during their time as Castle Gate Grubs - assistants to the mysterious guild of Gatemancers, who fight against the terrifying Shole. But the real battle is only just beginning. New and more dangerous aberrations are appearing all the time, and worse yet, it seems someone from within the Castle is helping them attack. And when an old enemy returns to give Crafty a disturbing warning, it seems time might be running out for all of them . . .]]> 288 Joseph Delaney 0241349966 Neveen 0 to-read 4.28 The Witch’s Warning (Aberrations #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Beast Awakens (Aberrations #1)]]> 36531609 The first book in a horrifying new fantasy sequence from Joseph Delaney, the internationally multi-million-selling author of The Spook's Apprentice.

They heard shouting, and cries of fear. Crafty looked down the slope and realised what had happened to cause so much panic. Without warning, the dark wall of the Shole had advanced.

Crafty can't remember a time before the Shole - the terrifying mist that has engulfed most of Britain, leaving those trapped in it to either die or be transformed into terrifying monsters: the aberrations.

He's been stuck in his family's cellar for nearly a year, his only companions his restless, whispering dead brothers, and an unusually friendly aberration he names the Bog Queen.

But then Crafty's life abruptly changes.

He is ordered to report to the Castle, where he will train as a gate grub - operators of magical portals that allow the mysterious guild of Gatemancers to explore within the Shole. It is a dangerous job, with a very short life expectancy...

To survive, Crafty will have to use every inch of his cunning - whatever the cost.]]> 294 Joseph Delaney 0241320992 Neveen 0 to-read 4.15 2018 The Beast Awakens (Aberrations #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Spook's Tale / Interception Point (Wardstone Chronicles, #0.5)]]> 5904015 1. "Spook's Tale" The story of John Gregory as boy setting off to be trained as priest but meeting a spook on the way. They encounter a boggart and a witch.
2. Story two is "Interception point" by Mark Walden. 58 pages long.]]> 128 Joseph Delaney 0955944600 Neveen 0 to-read 4.15 2009 The Spook's Tale / Interception Point (Wardstone Chronicles, #0.5)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Magic Factory (Oliver Blue and the School for Seers, #1)]]> 42900033 Librarian note: Older cover of B07KNFDMN6.

THE MAGIC FACTORY: OLIVER BLUE AND THE SCHOOL FOR SEERS (BOOK ONE) tells the story of 11 year old Oliver Blue, a boy unloved by his hateful family. Oliver knows he is different, and senses that he holds powers that others do not. Obsessed with inventions, Oliver is determined to escape his horrible life and make his mark on the world.

When Oliver is moved to yet another awful house he is put into in a new sixth grade, one even more terrifying than the last. He is bullied and excluded, and sees no way out. But when he stumbles across an abandoned invention factory, he wonders if his dreams might be about to come true.

Who is the mysterious old inventor hiding in the factory?

What is his secret invention?

And will Oliver end up transported back in time, to 1944, to a magical school for kids with powers to rival his own?]]> 262 Morgan Rice Neveen 0 currently-reading 3.70 2018 The Magic Factory (Oliver Blue and the School for Seers, #1)
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]]> The Magician’s Daughter 58349172 A young woman raised on an isolated island by a magician discovers things aren’t as they seem and must venture into early 1900s England to return magic to the worldin this lush and lyrical historical fantasy.

It is 1912, and for the last seventy years magic has all but disappeared from the world. Yet magic is all Biddy has ever known.

Orphaned as a baby, Biddy grew up on Hy-Brasil, a legendary island off the coast of Ireland hidden by magic and glimpsed by rare travelers who return with stories of wild black rabbits and a lone magician in a castle. To Biddy, the island is her home, a place of ancient trees and sea-salt air and mysteries, and the magician, Rowan, is her guardian. She loves both, but as her seventeenth birthday approaches, she is stifled by her solitude and frustrated by Rowan's refusal to let her leave.

One night, Rowan fails to come home from his mysterious travels. To rescue him, Biddy ventures into his nightmares and learns not only where he goes every night, but that Rowan has powerful enemies. Determination to protect her home and her guardian, Biddy's journey will take her away from the safety of her childhood, to the poorhouses of Whitechapel, a secret castle beneath London streets, the ruins of an ancient civilization, and finally to a desperate chance to restore lost magic. But the closer she comes to answers, the more she comes to question everything she has ever believed about Rowan, her own origins, and the cost of bringing magic back into the world.

For more from H. G. Parry, check out:

The Shadow Histories
A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians
A Radical Act of Free Magic

The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep]]> 384 H.G. Parry Neveen 5 4.00 2023 The Magician’s Daughter
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]]> A Rose by Any Other Name 203163891 "A delightfully impish heroine... a tempestuous erotic connection... a captivating imagining of the life of the Dark Lady, the illusive inspiration for Shakespeare’s later sonnets."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

”A fascinating fictional exposé [with] a touch of mysticism and an LGBTQ+ twist.� —Booklist (starred review)

My name has only been whispered, heretofore�

England, 1591. Rose Rushe’s passion for life runs deep—she loves mead and music, meddles with astrology, and laughs at her mother’s warnings to guard her reputation. When Rose’s father dies and a noble accuses her and her dear friend Cecely of witchcraft, they flee to the household of respected alchemists in London. But as their bond deepens, their sanctuary begins to feel more like a cage. To escape, they turn to the occult, secretly casting charms and selling astrological advice in the hopes of building a life together. This thriving underground business leads Rose to fair young noble Henry and playwright Will Shakespeare, and so begins a brief, tempestuous, and powerful romance—one filled with secret longings and deep betrayals.

In this world of dazzling masques and decadent feasts, where the stars decide futures, Rose will write her own fate instead.

From the author of The Book of Gothel comes the lush, magical story behind Shakespeare's sonnets, as told by one of his most famous subjects—the incendiary and mysterious Dark Lady.]]> 384 Mary McMyne 0316393517 Neveen 0 to-read 3.59 2024 A Rose by Any Other Name
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]]> <![CDATA[A Radical Act of Free Magic (The Shadow Histories, #2)]]> 55527237 A tale of revolution and wonder in a world not quite like our own, A Radical Act of Free Magic is the conclusion to this genre-defying series of magic, war, and the struggle for freedom in the early modern world.

The Concord has been broken, and a war of magic engulfs the world.

In France, the brilliant young battle-mage Napoleon Bonaparte has summoned a kraken from the depths, and under his command the Army of the Dead have all but conquered Europe. Britain fights back, protected by the gulf of the channel and powerful fire-magic, but Wilberforce's own battle to bring about free magic and abolition has met a dead end in the face of an increasingly fearful and repressive government. In Saint Domingue, Fina watches as Toussaint Louverture navigates these opposing forces to liberate the country.

But there is another, even darker war being fought beneath the surface: the first vampire war in hundreds of years. The enemy blood magician who orchestrated Robespierre's downfall is using the Revolutionary Wars to bring about a return to dark magic to claim all of Europe. Across the world, only a few know of his existence and the choices they make will shape the new age of magic.]]> 464 H.G. Parry 0316459143 Neveen 0 to-read 4.33 2021 A Radical Act of Free Magic (The Shadow Histories, #2)
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]]> A Far Better Thing 217388276 I feared this was the best of times; I hoped it could not get any worse.

The fairies stole Sydney Carton as a child, and made him a mortal servant of the Faerie Realm. Now, he has a rare opportunity for revenge against the fae and Charles Darnay, the changeling left in his stead.

It will take magic and cunning—cold iron and Realm silver—to hide his intentions from humans and fae and bring his plans to fruition.

Shuttling between London and Paris during the Reign of Terror, generations of violence-begetting-violence lead him to a heartbreaking choice in the shadow of the guillotine.]]> 416 H.G. Parry 1250334187 Neveen 0 to-read 4.17 2025 A Far Better Thing
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]]> <![CDATA[The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door]]> 207567816 From the author of The Magician's Daughter comes The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door, a mythic, magical tale full of secret scholarship, faerie curses, and the deadliest spells of all—the ones that friends cast on each other.

All they needed to break the world was a door, and someone to open it.

Camford, 1920. Gilded and glittering, England's secret magical academy is no place for Clover, a commoner with neither connections nor magical blood. She tells herself she has fought her way there only to find a cure for her brother Matthew, one of the few survivors of a faerie attack on the battlefields of WWI which left the doors to faerie country sealed, the study of its magic banned, and its victims cursed.

But when Clover catches the eye of golden boy Alden Lennox-Fontaine and his friends, doors that were previously closed to her are flung wide open, and she soon finds herself enmeshed in the seductive world of the country's magical aristocrats. The summer she spends in Alden’s orbit leaves a fateful mark: months of joyous friendship and mutual study come crashing down when experiments go awry, and old secrets are unearthed.

Years later, when the faerie seals break, Clover knows it’s because of what they did. And she knows that she must seek the help of people she once called friends—and now doesn’t quite know what to call—if there’s any hope of saving the world as they know it.]]> 464 H.G. Parry 0316383902 Neveen 0 to-read 4.17 2024 The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door
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]]> <![CDATA[The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep]]> 42779072 The Magicians, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, and The Invisible Library.

For his entire life, Charley Sutherland has concealed a magical ability he can't quite control: he can bring characters from books into the real world. His older brother, Rob -- a young lawyer with a normal house, a normal fiancee, and an utterly normal life -- hopes that this strange family secret will disappear with disuse, and he will be discharged from his life's duty of protecting Charley and the real world from each other. But then, literary characters start causing trouble in their city, making threats about destroying the world... and for once, it isn't Charley's doing.

There's someone else who shares his powers. It's up to Charley and a reluctant Rob to stop them, before these characters tear apart the fabric of reality.]]> 464 H.G. Parry 0316452718 Neveen 0 to-read 3.96 2019 The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep
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]]> <![CDATA[Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)]]> 57142033 0 Workman Publishing 0761196854 Neveen 0 to-read 4.04 Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons #4)]]> 52271876 288 Andy Shepherd 1848129254 Neveen 0 to-read 4.39 2020 The Boy Who Dreamed of Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons #4)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boy Who Flew with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #3)]]> 42899884 The third book in a wonderfully sparky, funny and warm THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize'Irresistible ... a modern classic' GUARDIAN on The Boy Who Grew Dragons'A warm-hearted debut ... lovely, expressive, characterful' SUNDAY TIMES on The Boy Who Grew DragonsTomas can't imagine life without his little dragon Flicker. He's become more than a pet - he's a friend like no other. And growing dragons on the dragonfruit tree in the garden with his friends Ted, Kat and Kai is the most amazing thing ever. But Tomas has promised Grandad something - that he and his friends will let their dragons go back to where they belong. The only problem is - that isn't such an easy thing to do. Not when they are still having so much fun with dragons Flicker, Sunny, Crystal and Dodger. Not when they still have to work out where the dragons' home is, and how to get the dragons to leave. And not when Tomas is so close to uncovering the true story of the mysterious dragonfruit tree ...]]> 192 Andy Shepherd 1848127367 Neveen 0 to-read 4.51 The Boy Who Flew with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boy Who Lived with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #2)]]> 41078697 The second book in a wonderfully funny and sparky series illustrated by award-winning artist Sara Ogilvie'My favourite sort of book - warm, funny, full of heart' Polly FaberTomas has a secret - a big secret. He has his own tiny dragon, Flicker! A dragon which grew on a very special tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden. And not only that - his friends Ted, Kai and Kat have dragons too, all grown on the same dragonfruit tree ...Having your own dragon is magical - but Tomas is also about to find out what living with a dragon is REALLY like. When the fire-breathing kicks in and you get singed every five seconds, it's like having an unpredictable volcano in your pocket. Learning to train the dragons and keep them out of trouble at school and home will take all Tomas's creativity and patience ... What is more, the dragonfruit tree is starting to look droopy and unwell. Tomas and his friends have got to do all they can restore it to health and uncover its deepest mysteries, as well as trying to work out what big secret local bully Liam, 'King of Trouble', has got up his sleeve ... One thing is for sure, life is never dull when you have a dragon in your pocket.]]> 164 Andy Shepherd 1848126816 Neveen 0 to-read 4.36 2018 The Boy Who Lived with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #1)]]> 39355816
Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ...]]> 214 Andy Shepherd 1848126492 Neveen 0 to-read 4.04 2018 The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1)]]> 205335957
Sybil Delling has spent nine years dreaming of having no dreams at all. Like the other foundling girls who traded a decade of service for a home in the great cathedral, Sybil is a Diviner. In her dreams she receives visions from six unearthly figures known as Omens. From them, she can predict terrible things before they occur, and lords and common folk alike travel across the kingdom of Traum's windswept moors to learn their futures by her dreams.

Just as she and her sister Diviners near the end of their service, a mysterious knight arrives at the cathedral. Rude, heretical, and devilishly handsome, the knight Rodrick has no respect for Sybil's visions. But when Sybil's fellow Diviners begin to vanish one by one, she has no choice but to seek his help in finding them. For the world outside the cathedral's cloister is wrought with peril. Only the gods have the answers she is seeking, and as much as she'd rather avoid Rodrick's dark eyes and sharp tongue, only a heretic can defeat a god.]]> 400 Rachel Gillig 0356522962 Neveen 0 to-read 4.61 2025 The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1)
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]]> The Starving Saints 217896248 From the nationally bestselling author of The Luminous Dead and The Death of Jane Lawrence, a transfixing, intensely atmospheric fever dream of medieval horror.

Aymar Castle has been under siege for six months. Food is running low and there has been no sign of rescue. But just as the survivors consider deliberately thinning their number, the castle stores are replenished. The sick are healed. And the divine figures of the Constant Lady and her Saints have arrived, despite the barricaded gates, offering succor in return for adoration.

Soon, the entire castle is under the sway of their saviors, partaking in intoxicating feasts of terrible origin. The war hero Ser Voyne gives her allegiance to the Constant Lady. Phosyne, a disorganized, paranoid nun-turned-sorceress, races to unravel the mystery of these new visitors and exonerate her experiments as their source. And in the bowels of the castle, a serving girl, Treila, is torn between her thirst for a secret vengeance against Voyne and the desperate need to escape from the horrors that are unfolding within Aymar’s walls.

As the castle descends into bacchanalian madness—forgetting the massed army beyond its walls in favor of hedonistic ecstasy—these three women are the only ones to still see their situation for what it is. But they are not immune from the temptations of the castle’s new masters� or each other; and their shifting alliances and entangled pasts bring violence to the surface. To save the castle, and themselves, will take a reimagining of who they are, and a reorganization of the very world itself.]]> 352 Caitlin Starling 0063418819 Neveen 0 to-read 4.02 2025 The Starving Saints
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]]> The Devils 212276037 Holy work sometimes requires unholy deeds.

Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Sacred City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters, and the mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures from them all in order to achieve its righteous ends.

Elves lurk at our borders and hunger for our flesh, while greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions and comfort. With a hellish journey before him, it's a good thing Brother Diaz has the devils on his side.]]> 560 Joe Abercrombie 125088005X Neveen 0 to-read 4.45 2025 The Devils
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]]> Gifted & Talented 211004124 From the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six comes the story of three siblings who, upon the death of their father, are forced to reckon with their long-festering rivalries, dangerous abilities, and the crushing weight of all their unrealized adolescent potential.

Where there’s a will, there’s a war.

Thayer Wren, the brilliant CEO of Wrenfare Magitech and so-called father of modern technology, is dead. Any one of his three telepathically and electrokinetically gifted children would be a plausible inheritor to the Wrenfare throne.

Or at least, so they like to think.

Meredith, textbook accomplished eldest daughter and the head of her own groundbreaking biotech company, has recently cured mental illness. You're welcome! If only her father's fortune wasn't her last hope for keeping her journalist ex-boyfriend from exposing what she really is: a total fraud.

Arthur, second-youngest congressman in history, fights the good fight every day of his life. And yet, his wife might be leaving him, and he's losing his re-election campaign. But his dead father’s approval in the form of a seat on the Wrenfare throne might just turn his sinking ship around.

Eilidh, once the world's most famous ballerina, has spent the last five years as a run-of-the-mill marketing executive at her father’s company after a life-altering injury put an end to her prodigious career. She might be lacking in accolades compared to her siblings, but if her father left her everything, it would finally validate her worth—by confirming she'd been his favorite all along.

On the pipeline of gifted kid to clinically depressed adult, nobody wins—but which Wren will come out on top?]]> 512 Olivie Blake 1250883407 Neveen 0 to-read 3.95 2025 Gifted & Talented
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]]> <![CDATA[Gamila: A Story of a Beautiful Soul (The Adventures of Gamila Book 1)]]> 230806119 Neveen Badr Neveen 5 5.00 Gamila: A Story of a Beautiful Soul (The Adventures of Gamila Book 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Gamila: The Story of a Beautiful Soul (The Adventures of Gamila Book 3)]]> 230805518 Neveen Badr Neveen 5 to-read 5.00 Gamila: The Story of a Beautiful Soul (The Adventures of Gamila Book 3)
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]]> The Labyrinth of Souls 213243912 A darkly inventive fantasy for fans of Tim Burton, about a girl who can see Nightmare creatures from the forbidden Labyrinth of Souls.

In the Kingdom of Spinar, there are seven rules for safeguarding your soul from the Sorrows and Nightmare creatures—most importantly: never, ever enter the Labyrinth of Souls.

Ix Tatterfall has always been an outcast with big secrets: She can cross into the Labyrinth, home to the powerful Sorrows, and she can see strange Nightmare beasts when no one else can. Some, like the shadowy Inklings or bothersome Stubbed Toads, are merely a nuisance. Many more—like the Jimber-Jawed Hounds—are dangerous. Even deadly.

But something is very wrong in the Labyrinth. A terrible new Nightmare—a raggedy scarecrow called Jack—has been ravaging the misty maze, gobbling up wraiths and lost souls and allowing Nightmares to seep into the Waking World.

On one forbidden trip, Ix comes face to face with Jack. Worse, she’s apprehended by Candle Corps, an elite magical group that protects the kingdom against Nightmares. Instead of exile, Ix is allowed to enter the mysterious Candle Corps Academy. For the first time, she’s surrounded by others who can see what she sees: Morrigan Bea, a hot-tempered girl who might be a monster; Ollie Pembrooke, a shy boy who loves books and Dreamchaser dogs; and Hanky the Inkling, Ix’s faithful Nightmare companion.

But more and more Nightmares are bleeding into Spinar. Raggedy Jack is on the hunt for something—someone—from the Waking World.

Ix Tatterfall herself.]]> 336 Leslie Vedder 0593699114 Neveen 0 to-read 4.46 2025 The Labyrinth of Souls
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]]> <![CDATA[Egyptian Magic: A history of ancient Egyptian magical practices including amulets, names, spells, enchantments, figures, formulae, supernatural ceremonies, and words of power]]> 29957707 Explore the riveting impact of magic on ancient Egyptian civilization, from birth, to love and marriage, to the rituals of death and the afterlife!

First published in 1899, Egyptian Magic is a classic work of one of the most prolific Victorian Egyptologists, Sir E. A. Wallis Budge. Budge presents a history of Egyptian magic and the details of its practice to help you uncover the Egyptian's distinction between white magic and black magic as you learn about magical artifacts, their identities and their applications in detail. These include jeweled scarabs and amulets, shown alongside useful illustrations and an abundance of information. Additionally, some first hand accounts claiming to have witnessed effects of the Egyptian occult are also contained in these pages for your intrique.

Egyptian Magic is essential reading for anybody interested in ancient cultures and their approaches to magic.]]> 256 E.A. Wallis Budge 0785832866 Neveen 0 to-read, non-fiction 4.83 Egyptian Magic: A history of ancient Egyptian magical practices including amulets, names, spells, enchantments, figures, formulae, supernatural ceremonies, and words of power
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]]> <![CDATA[The Frighteners: A Journey through Our Cultural Fascination with the Macabre]]> 38185672 320 Peter Laws 1510726764 Neveen 0 dnf 3.91 2018 The Frighteners: A Journey through Our Cultural Fascination with the Macabre
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]]> Dracula vs. Hitler 29241335
Once he was the ruler of Transylvania. Prince Vlad Dracul, is, above all else, a patriot. He proves more than willing to once again drive out his country’s invaders. Upshot: No one minds if he drinks all the German blood he desires.

In Berlin, when Hitler hears about the many defeats his forces are suffering at the hands of an apparent true vampire, he is seduced by the possibility of becoming immortal. Thus two forces are set upon a collision course, the ultimate confrontation: Superpower against superpower.]]> 510 Patrick Sheane Duncan Neveen 0 to-read 3.55 2016 Dracula vs. Hitler
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]]> An Unattractive Vampire 26494476 "Jim McDoniel's first novel is quirky, wild, and weird, and definitely for those who hate those sexy vampire stereotypes who like their monsters nice and gross." -Geeks of Doom

Jim McDoniel's debut novel, "An Unattractive Vampire," is a darkly comic urban fantasy of ancient horrors in suburban cities. After three centuries trapped underground, thousand-year-old Yulric Bile, also known as The Cursed One, The Devil's Apprentice, He Who Worships the Slumbering Horrors, awakens only to find that no one believes he is a vampire. Apparently he's just too ugly. Modern vampires, he soon discovers, are pretty, weak, and, most disturbing of all, good. Determined to reestablish his bloodstained reign, Yulric sets out to correct this disgusting turn of events or, at the very least, murder the person responsible.

With the help of part vampire-wannabe Amanda; Simon, the eight-year-old reincarnation of his greatest foe; and a cadre of ancient and ugly horrors, Yulric prepares to battle the glamorous undead. But who will win the right to determine, once and for all, what it truly means to be a vampire?]]> 309 Jim McDoniel 1941758649 Neveen 0 to-read 3.79 2016 An Unattractive Vampire
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]]> أستاذ راجي 221223856 23 كريم قنديل Neveen 0 2.82 2024 أستاذ راجي
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]]> الساعات الأخيرة لكاتب رعب 215538395 29 كريم قنديل Neveen 4 3.13 2024 الساعات الأخيرة لكاتب رعب
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]]> <![CDATA[Valley of the Templars (Templar, #7)]]> 12290885
Retired Army Ranger John Holliday and his friend Eddie travel to Cuba in search of Eddie’s mysteriously vanished brother—and find themselves desperately trying to stop a shocking plot of a secret Templar cabal that has been growing for five hundred years. As the conspiracy tightens the corrupt and dying Castro regime in an iron grip, Holliday must find Eddie’s brother before it is too late…and the secret horror of what lies in the Valley of Death is revealed. ]]> 379 Paul Christopher 0451237153 Neveen 0 to-read 3.59 2012 Valley of the Templars (Templar, #7)
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]]> <![CDATA[Crucible (Alexander Seaton, #3)]]> 12993043
'One of the best writers of historical crime' The Times

Aberdeen, 1631. University librarian Robert Sim takes receipt of a gift of books recently arrived from overseas, mysterious works on alchemy and hermetics - the pursuit of ancient knowledge. By nightfall he has been brutally murdered.

His colleague and good friend Alexander Seaton is left with the task of hunting for clues as to his killer's motive, as well as locating the missing books. What did Sim discover in the package, and what makes these books so dangerous?]]> 352 S.G. MacLean 1849163162 Neveen 0 to-read 3.47 2011 Crucible (Alexander Seaton, #3)
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]]> Los Gatos Black on Halloween 688161 Follow los monstruos and los esqueletos to the Halloween party

Under October's luna, full and bright, the monsters are throwing a ball in the Haunted Hall. Las brujas come on their broomsticks. Los muertos rise from their coffins to join in the fun. Los esqueletos rattle their bones as they dance through the door. And the scariest creatures of all aren't even there yet!

This lively bilingual Halloween poem introduces young readers to a spooky array of Spanish words that will open their ojos to the chilling delights of the season.

Los Gatos Black on Halloween is a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year, the winner of the 2008 Pura Belpre Medal for Illustration and a Pura Belpre Honor Book for Narrative.]]> 32 Marisa Montes 0805074295 Neveen 5 4.14 2006 Los Gatos Black on Halloween
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]]> <![CDATA[Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1)]]> 53146827 This winning debut picture book from Mexican artist Flavia Z. Drago about finding the courage to make friends is perfect for the spooky season � or anytime.

Gustavo is good at doing all sorts of ghostly things: walking through walls, making objects fly, and glowing in the dark. And he loves almost nothing more than playing beautiful music on his violin. But Gustavo is shy, and some things are harder for him to do, like getting in a line to buy eye scream or making friends with other monsters. Whenever he tries getting close to them, he realizes they just can’t see him. Now that the Day of the Dead is fast approaching, what can he do to make them notice him and to share with them something he loves? With fancifully detailed artwork and visual humor, debut picture-book creator Flavia Z. Drago’s vivid illustrations tell a sweet and gently offbeat story of loneliness, bravery, and friendship that is sure to be a treat for little ghouls and goblins everywhere.]]> 34 Flavia Z. Drago 1536211141 Neveen 0 to-read 4.36 2020 Gustavo, the Shy Ghost (The World of Gustavo, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Supernatural Crusades Hidden Mystical Forces and Dark Magic in the Holy Wars : A quest to uncover Ancient Spells Rituals and Magic.]]> 218153228 The Supernatural Hidden Mystical Forces and Dark Magic in the Holy Wars, a captivating exploration of the shadowy undercurrents that influenced some of the most iconic battles in history. This comprehensive and meticulously researched account delves deep into the untold stories of ancient spells, forbidden rituals, and supernatural forces that were wielded by both Christian and Muslim warriors in their relentless pursuit of victory and divine favor.

In this compelling narrative, you will journey through the mystical landscapes of the medieval world, where the physical clash of armies was paralleled by an equally intense spiritual and magical struggle. The book unveils how these warriors, driven by their faith and the desire for conquest, invoked potent mystical powers and practiced dark magic, aiming to gain the upper hand in their holy quest for dominance. From the enigmatic Crusader knights who sought protection through sacred relics and arcane symbols, to the secretive Middle Eastern mystics who commanded ancient spells of immense power, The Supernatural Crusades brings to light the hidden forces that silently shaped the outcomes of these epic conflicts.

Discover the grimoires that were fiercely guarded and the talismans believed to hold the essence of divine or infernal power. The book examines the role of occult practices, from the summoning of otherworldly entities to the use of protective circles and blood rituals designed to bend reality in favor of their practitioners. As you navigate through these secretive orders and hidden rituals, you will also encounter the ethical dilemmas faced by those who dared to wield such forbidden powers, often walking a thin line between salvation and damnation.

The Supernatural Crusades offers a fresh perspective on the Holy Wars, challenging conventional historical narratives and opening a window into the supernatural dimensions that underpinned these monumental events. By examining the intersection of history, religion, and magic, this book reveals how these mystical forces not only influenced the outcomes of battles but also left an indelible mark on the cultural and spiritual fabric of the medieval world.

This book is the ultimate guide for anyone intrigued by the convergence of history and the supernatural. Whether you are a history buff, an occult enthusiast, or someone fascinated by the mystical forces that have shaped our past, The Supernatural Crusades provides a thrilling and insightful exploration into the dark magic and ancient rituals that were central to the Crusades. With its detailed examination of supernatural secrets long buried in the annals of history, this book will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about these epic conflicts, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of the Holy Wars that goes beyond the battlefield to explore the hidden forces that truly determined their course.

Perfect for readers seeking a unique and thought-provoking journey through the mystical and occult dimensions of history, The Supernatural Crusades is more than just a historical account—it is a powerful exploration of the dark and mysterious forces that have shaped the world we live in today.]]> 150 Thaddeus Shade Neveen 0 to-read 0.0 The Supernatural Crusades Hidden Mystical Forces and Dark Magic in the Holy Wars : A quest to uncover Ancient Spells Rituals and Magic.
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]]> Time and Time Again 23164931
Stanton knows that a great and terrible war is coming. A collective suicidal madness that will destroy European civilization and bring misery to millions in the century to come. He knows this because, for him, that century is already history.

Somehow he must change that history. He must prevent the war. A war that will begin with a single bullet. But can a single bullet truly corrupt an entire century?

And, if so, could another single bullet save it?]]> 386 Ben Elton 0593073576 Neveen 0 to-read 4.04 2014 Time and Time Again
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]]> <![CDATA[The Natural History of Crime: Case studies in death and the clues nature leaves behind]]> 209916627 AS SEEN IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE UK'S NO.1 FORENSIC ECOLOGIST LOOKS AT HER MOST HIGH-PROFILE AND INTERESTING CASES...'I love puzzles, and finding answers is the only truly enjoyable part of what I do.'Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, her days spent at crime scenes collecting samples, standing over dead bodies in a mortuary, or looking down her microscope for evidence.Working at the interface of where the criminal and natural world interact, Patricia has been involved in some of the most high-profile murder cases. Now, through a study of her most infamous, and fascinating cases - including the murder of Sarah Payne, and the Soham murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman - Patricia will show us how she finds the answers to some of the worst crimes imaginable. Not only does she help the police solve crimes and give answers to the most bemusing circumstances, she can help to exonerate the innocent and enable confessions from the guilty.In The Natural History of Crime we join Patricia in putting the puzzle together, teasing the evidence out of her cases and showing us all how life and death have always been, and always will be, intertwined. Nature has given us a messy, imperfect world, but her job is to help make sense of it when we need it to most.]]> 320 Patricia Wiltshire 1789466482 Neveen 0 to-read 3.23 The Natural History of Crime: Case studies in death and the clues nature leaves behind
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]]> <![CDATA[Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling]]> 737957
Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling recounts the four extraordinary years Michelangelo spent laboring over the vast ceiling while the power politics and personal rivalries that abounded in Rome swirled around him. Battling against ill health, financial difficulties, domestic problems, the pope's impatience, and a bitter rivalry with the brilliant young painter Raphael, Michelangelo created scenes so beautiful that they are considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time. A panorama of illustrious figures converged around the creation of this great work-from the great Dutch scholar Desiderius Erasmus to the young Martin Luther-and Ross King skillfully weaves them through his compelling historical narrative, offering uncommon insight into the intersection of art and history.]]> 373 Ross King 0142003697 Neveen 0 to-read 3.83 2002 Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling
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]]> <![CDATA[Narraciones extraordinarias (I)]]> 45603
En este volumen aparecen algunas de las narraciones más conocidas y estudiadas de Poe. Hay que ir con ellas de la mano, refrenando el ansia que despiertan.]]> 248 Edgar Allan Poe 849764462X Neveen 0 to-read 4.19 1840 Narraciones extraordinarias (I)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso]]> 14289427 Commedia is one of the most extraordinary visions of sin and redemption in literature. A work of boundless invention and vast intellectual synthesis, it broke new ground with the vigour of its language and storytelling. The three parts of the Commedia chart the spiritual and physical journey of Dante: in the Inferno he descends into a freezing Hell with the Roman Virgil as his guide, in Purgatorio he climbs Mount Purgatorio and is reunited with his last love, Beatrice, and, finally, in Paradiso, he ascends to heaven and a sphere beyond space and time.]]> 677 Dante Alighieri 0141197498 Neveen 0 to-read 4.03 1320 The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso
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]]> <![CDATA[The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca]]> 222042882 John Michael Greer Neveen 0 currently-reading 4.50 2017 The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca
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]]> <![CDATA[Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection (Union Square & Co. Chronologies)]]> 27170127 The acclaimed science author’s illustrated exploration of death from ancient burial practices to the latest theories of immortality, resurrection and more.

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and séances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality. With the turn of every page, readers will encounter beautiful artwork, along with unexpected insights about death and what may lie beyond.]]> 434 Clifford A. Pickover 145491727X Neveen 0 to-read 3.72 2015 Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection (Union Square & Co. Chronologies)
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]]> <![CDATA[Darkness There: Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe]]> 31237445 Edgar Allan Poe is known as the forefather of suspense and modern crime fiction. For the first time ever, Darkness There showcases some of his most famous tales with stunning digital illustrations. Each story explores a different twist of madness, murder, and melancholy, from the horror of being buried alive in “The Fall of the House of Usher� to the desperate case of two gruesome killings in “The Murders in the Rue Morgue.� The heartbeat of paranoia in “The Tell-Tale Heart,� the razor-sharp claustrophobia in “The Pit and the Pendulum,� and a mourner’s torment in “The Raven� reveal—and revel in—life’s creepiest and craziest. These tales are not for the faint of heart or the thin of skin.

]]> 100 Edgar Allan Poe 150392047X Neveen 0 to-read 4.03 2016 Darkness There: Selected Tales by Edgar Allan Poe
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]]> <![CDATA[The Brothers Grimm: Illuminated Fairy Tales, Vol. 1]]> 35271478 69 Jacob Grimm 1503995933 Neveen 0 to-read 4.04 1817 The Brothers Grimm: Illuminated Fairy Tales, Vol. 1
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]]> <![CDATA[365 Days of Philosophy: A Year of Daily Lessons from the World’s Greatest Thinkers, from Socrates to Sartre � 130+ Philosophers on Life, Ethics, Stoicism, ... and More (The Everyday 365 Books)]]> 218060499 Want a no-nonsense way to sharpen your thinking every day? The newly refreshed and updated 365 Days of Philosophy brings together bold ideas from 130+ legendary minds—Stoics, Socrates, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more. Each daily reading is brief, clear, and includes easy-to-apply tips.

No jargon. No fluff. Just straightforward guidance on ethics, happiness, and purpose. It’s the simplest, most effective way to learn about philosophy and build a lasting daily habit.

365 Days of Philosophy

130+ philosophers—from ancient Greece to modern voicesPhilosophy made simple—key lessons on happiness, self-discipline, and balanceEasy daily format—bite-sized readings that fit any scheduleBeginner-friendly—start on any day, no prior knowledge neededPerfect gift—a thoughtful present for friends, family, or yourself]]> 375 Dae Lee Neveen 0 to-read 3.45 365 Days of Philosophy: A Year of Daily Lessons from the World’s Greatest Thinkers, from Socrates to Sartre — 130+ Philosophers on Life, Ethics, Stoicism, ... and More (The Everyday 365 Books)
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]]> <![CDATA[Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook]]> 1071312 popular interest. In Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds Daniel Ogden presents three hundred texts in new translations, along with brief but explicit commentaries. This is the first book in the field to unite extensive selections from both literary and documentary sources.
Alongside descriptions of sorcerers, witches, and ghosts in the works of ancient writers, it reproduces curse tablets, spells from ancient magical recipe books, and inscriptions from magical amulets. Each translation is followed by a commentary that puts it in context within ancient culture and
connects the passage to related passages in this volume. Authors include the well known (Sophocles, Herodotus, Plato, Aristotle, Virgil, Pliny) and the less familiar, and extend across the whole of Greco-Roman antiquity.]]> 368 Daniel Ogden 0195151232 Neveen 0 to-read 4.17 2002 Magic, Witchcraft, and Ghosts in the Greek and Roman Worlds: A Sourcebook
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]]> <![CDATA[Perdurabo, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Life of Aleister Crowley]]> 7313989
The name “Aleister Crowley� instantly conjures visions of diabolic ceremonies and orgiastic indulgences—and while the sardonic Crowley would perhaps be the last to challenge such a view, he was also much more than “the Beast,� as this authoritative biography shows.

Perdurabo —entitled after the magical name Crowley chose when inducted into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn—traces Crowley’s remarkable journey from his birth as the only son of a wealthy lay preacher to his death in a boarding house as the world’s foremost authority on magick. Along the way, he rebels against his conservative religious upbringing; befriends famous artists, writers, and philosophers (and becomes a poet himself); is attacked for his practice of “the black arts�; and teaches that science and magick can work together. While seeking to spread his infamous philosophy of, “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law,� Crowley becomes one of the most notorious figures of his day.

Based on Richard Kaczynski’s twenty years of research, and including previously unpublished biographical details, Perdurabo paints a memorable portrait of the man who inspired the counterculture and influenced generations of artists, punks, wiccans, and other denizens of the demimonde.]]> 720 Richard Kaczynski 1556438990 Neveen 0 to-read 4.17 2002 Perdurabo, Revised and Expanded Edition: The Life of Aleister Crowley
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]]> <![CDATA[A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)]]> 207190269 Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.

The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.

In this ghostly novel, you will Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumships, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings, such as vampires and werewolves.The numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over.
A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history.

The most holistic history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.]]> 731 D.K. Publishing 0593958411 Neveen 0 to-read 3.40 2024 A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Britannias: An Archipelago's Tale]]> 150778774
In an act of feminist inquiry, personal adventure, and literary quest, Alice Albinia takes us over borders and through disparate island cultures, past and present. She uncovers the enduring and subversive mythology of islands ruled by women―finding female independence woven through Roman colonial reports and Welsh medieval poetry, Restoration utopias and island folk songs―and sheds light on women’s status in the body politic today. The Britannias boldly upturns established truths about Britain while revealing its suppressed and forgotten beauty. 1 map; 14 black-and-white illustrations]]> 512 Alice Albinia 0393608557 Neveen 0 to-read 3.61 The Britannias: An Archipelago's Tale
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]]> The Quick 18050175 An astonishing debut, a novel of epic scope and suspense that conjures up all the magic and menace of Victorian London

London, 1892: James Norbury, a shy would-be poet newly down from Oxford, finds lodging with a charming young aristocrat. Through this new friendship, he is introduced to the drawing-rooms of high society, and finds love in an unexpected quarter. Then, suddenly, he vanishes without a trace. Unnerved, his sister, Charlotte, sets out from their crumbling country estate determined to find him. In the sinister, labyrinthine city that greets her, she uncovers a secret world at the margins populated by unforgettable characters: a female rope walker turned vigilante, a street urchin with a deadly secret, and the chilling “Doctor Knife.� But the answer to her brother’s disappearance ultimately lies within the doors of one of the country’s preeminent and mysterious institutions: The Aegolius Club, whose members include the most ambitious, and most dangerous, men in England.

In her first novel, Lauren Owen has created a fantastical world that is both beguiling and terrifying. The Quick will establish her as one of fiction’s most dazzling talents.]]> 523 Lauren Owen 0812993276 Neveen 0 to-read 3.24 2014 The Quick
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]]> <![CDATA[The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)]]> 16054217 The #1 New York Times bestselling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present—facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches—with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.]]> 561 Deborah Harkness 0670025593 Neveen 0 to-read 4.15 2014 The Book of Life (All Souls, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[365 Days of Trivia Games: The Daily Trivia Calendar for Kids, Adults, and Seniors | 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions Across 50+ Categories for Fun Family Game Nights (The Everyday 365 Books)]]> 223454386 Do you want to make every day a little more fun and a lot more interesting?Imagine starting each morning with a trivia challenge that sparks curiosity, laughter, and some good-natured competition. 365 Days of Trivia Games is your ultimate daily trivia calendar, packed with 1,000+ questions across 50+ fascinating topics to keep the whole family entertained.



This isn’t just a trivia book; it’s a year-long adventure into the weird, wonderful, and wildly unexpected corners of knowledge. With a mix of easy, medium, and hard questions, everyone from kids to grandparents can join in the fun. Perfect for family game nights, road trips, or quiet evenings at home.



What’s inside?

Daily A new trivia challenge every day, keeping your brain sharp and your conversations lively.50+ Exciting From Ancient Egypt and Space Exploration to World Cuisines and Classic Movies, there’s something for everyone.Three Levels of Easy questions for beginners, medium for the curious, and hard to stump even the trivia pros.Learn and Laugh Create memorable moments with friends and family as you tackle quirky questions and surprising answers.

Whether you’re a trivia master or a curious beginner, 365 Days of Trivia Games will delight, entertain, and maybe even teach you something new every single day.



Get your copy now and turn every day into a game day!]]> 452 Airplane Mode Neveen 0 to-read 5.00 365 Days of Trivia Games: The Daily Trivia Calendar for Kids, Adults, and Seniors | 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions Across 50+ Categories for Fun Family Game Nights (The Everyday 365 Books)
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]]> <![CDATA[أشهر الأماكن المسكونة في العالم]]> 219528346 عبدالله قاسم Neveen 0 to-read 3.00 أشهر الأماكن المسكونة في العالم
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]]> أفلاك 219528245 هل تخفي النجوم والكواكب أسراراً تتجاوز حدود العلم؟
في "أفلاك" نغوص في رحلة ساحرة تجمع بين العلم والاسطير، حيث نكشف الخيوط الخفية التي تربط بين الإنسان وهذه الأجرام السماوية البعيدة!
سنكتشف معاً كيف شكلت الكواكب والنجوم معتقدات الحضارات القديمة وكيف أثرت في رؤيتنا للكون عبر العصور

وسنطرح السؤال الأهم: هل لهذه الأجرام تأثير خفي على حياتنا اليوم؟

بأسلوب مشوق، يستند إلى أبحاث ودراسات علمية موثقة، نغوص في أعماق علم الفلك، مستكشفين أسرار الكون ونكشف النقاب عن تأثير محتمل للنجوم والكواكب على حياتنا...

اتسعد لرحلة مثيرة عبر الزمان والمكان، حيث يتلاقى العلم بالأسطورة، ويكشف لنا عن حقيقة ارتباطنا الوثيق بهذا الكون الفسيح...!]]> عبدالله قاسم Neveen 0 to-read 4.00 أفلاك
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]]> <![CDATA[أشهر القتلة المتسلسلين في العالم]]> 220801794 184 عبدالله قاسم Neveen 0 to-read 3.33 أشهر القتلة المتسلسلين في العالم
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]]> كوديكس 219528166 فمن خلال بحث شامل ومنهجي نقدم لكم أول عمل متخصص يغطي تاريخ السحر عبر مختلف الحقب.
ففي هذه الصفحات سنأخذكم في جولة معمقة لاستكشاف هذا الجانب الغامض من التاريخ، ونتعرف على الشخصيات التي ارتبطت بهذا العالم الغامض والتي شكلت جزءاً لا يتجزأ من تاريخ البشرية.]]> عبدالله قاسم Neveen 0 to-read 4.00 كوديكس
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]]> <![CDATA[رموز - أسرار بعض الرموز من ثقافات وحضارات العالم]]> 62935632 ونستكشف رموزهم التي تحمل كثيراً من القصص والمعاني
سنزور طوائف سحيقة ... وجماعات سرية
كما نفك رموزاً خفية
لنفهم التاريخ بشكل أفضل ... وأكثر وضوحاً
نحن في هذا الكتاب نقوم برحلة موسوعية حول جميع الرموز في التاريخ]]> 302 عبدالله قاسم Neveen 0 to-read 4.33 رموز - أسرار بعض الرموز من ثقافات وحضارات العالم
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]]> <![CDATA[Madam Crowl's Ghost & Other Stories]]> 525010 "Madam Crowl's Ghost"; "Squire Toby's Will"; "Dickon the Devil"; "The Child That Went with the Fairies"; "The White Cat of Drumgunniol"; "An Account of Some Strange Disturbances in Aungier Street"; Ghost Stories of Chapelizod, including "The Village Bully," "The Sexton's Adventure," "The Specter Lovers"; "Wicked Captain Walshawe, of Wauling"; "Sir Dominick's Bargain"; "Ultor de Lacy"; "The Vision of Tom Chuff"; and Stories of Lough Guir, including "The Magician Earl," "Moll Rial's Adventure," "The Banshee," "The Governess's Dream," and "The Earl's Hall."]]> 192 J. Sheridan Le Fanu 1853262188 Neveen 0 dnf 3.86 1870 Madam Crowl's Ghost & Other Stories
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]]> <![CDATA[Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me (Dark Lord Davi, #2)]]> 217560607 The hilarious sequel to How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django Wexler!

Dark Lord Davi rules the kingdom, but she must now break the time loop that binds her in this hilariously bloody conclusion to the Dark Lord Davi duology.

Davi has left the horde behind her, hoping to find a peaceful solution to keep the Kingdom from being destroyed this time. But her plan to guide the Kingdom to peaceful prosperity is thwarted when she finds her usual love interest, Prince Johann, already married and the bloodthirsty Duke Aster running the government. Johann's new husband is everything Davi is not, but he holds a key to the one mystery she can't solve - the origins of the time loop that has entrapped her.

With restless armies at her doorstep, Duke Aster reaching for power, and an ancient magician hounding her every turn, Davi must scheme her way to peace and uncover the truth behind her curse if she is to break the spell that binds her once and for all.

Praise for How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying

'A darkly comic delight of a novel' Anthony Ryan

'Twisty, pacey and full of reverent irreverence for fantasy. I can't get enough' Max Gladstone

'A brash swords-and-satire romp that draws you into its rollicking adventure even as it pokes fun at the whole genre. Gamers in particular will appreciate the irreverent upending of classic roleplaying tropes' James L. Sutter

Takes the old saying 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em,' to the next level. A sarcastic, action-packed, intrigue-filled (mis)adventure. One of the funniest books I've read in a long time' Matt Dinniman

'Lord of the Rings crossed with Groundhog Day, narrated by a gender-flipped Deadpool' Mike Brooks]]> Django Wexler 0356519007 Neveen 0 to-read 4.02 2025 Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me (Dark Lord Davi, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying (Dark Lord Davi, #1)]]> 198493860
Davi has done this all before. She’s tried to be the hero and take down the all-powerful Dark Lord. A hundred times she’s rallied humanity and made the final charge. But the time loop always gets her in the end. Sometimes she’s killed quickly. Sometimes it takes a while. But she’s been defeated every time.

This time? She’s done being the hero and done being stuck in this endless time loop. If the Dark Lord always wins, then maybe that’s who she needs to be. It’s Davi’s turn to play on the winning side.

Burningblade & Silvereye
Ashes of the Sun
Blood of the Chosen
Emperor of Ruin]]> 392 Django Wexler 0316392200 Neveen 0 to-read 3.67 2024 How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying (Dark Lord Davi, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Pet Encyclopedias)]]> 53707229 319 D.K. Publishing 0744030285 Neveen 0 to-read 4.30 The Cat Encyclopedia: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Pet Encyclopedias)
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]]> The House by the Churchyard 1814793 The House by the Churchyard is perhaps his best novel in this genre. Set in the village of Chapelizod, near Dublin, in the 1760s the story opens with the accidental disinterment of an old skull in the churchyard, and an eerie late-night funeral. This discovery relates to murders, both recent and historical whose repercussions disrupt the complacent pace of village affairs and change the lives of many of its notable characters forever. Charm and chilling darkness abound in equal measure in one of the greatest novels of a Victorian master of mystery.]]> 542 J. Sheridan Le Fanu 1840225742 Neveen 0 to-read 3.72 1863 The House by the Churchyard
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]]> <![CDATA[Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar (Adams 101 Series)]]> 35229808
Grammar is complicated. But many textbooks and style guides are often so long and tedious that even English teachers use them as a classroom doorstop.

Grammar 101 is a fun, comprehensive guide focusing on the essentials of grammar. With simple explanations and entertaining examples, you can learn everything you need to know to employ commas, semicolons, and em dashes with confidence. You’ll even be prepared to wrangle your run-on sentences and sharpen your syntax with ease.

So whether you’re looking for an introduction to the rules of grammar or a refresher to keep on your desk, Grammar 101 has all the answers.]]> 289 Kathleen Sears Neveen 0 to-read 4.38 2017 Grammar 101: From Split Infinitives to Dangling Participles, an Essential Guide to Understanding Grammar (Adams 101 Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread]]> 213243274 Explores the architecture of haunted houses, uncanny domestic spaces, and how the horror genre subverts and corrupts the sanctity of home.

The history of horror begins with a house. From Otranto to Amityville, the haunted house story endures because it perverts what is equally the most universal and the most personal of the home. Our home is an extension of our self, a manifestation of our identity, and a repository of our memories. It is a micro-universe of our own creation that we control. It is also where we are the most vulnerable because we are supposed to be the most safe.

Whether it is a decrepit Victorian mansion, a modernist luxury high-rise, a little cottage in the woods, or a starter house in the suburbs, Sick Houses explores how the horror genre in film, television, and literature uses architecture and the ideology of the home against us. It looks at the mythology of the American Dream and how the lure of homeownership becomes a trap. It celebrates the witch house, the power of the crone, and the fear of aging women who live alone. It explores how concrete utopias became ready-made mise en scene for urban terror.

From the betrayal of sentient shape-shifting houses to shadow-self dollhouse doppelgangers, Sick Houses examines how the horror genre subverts and corrupts that which is the most sacrosanct.]]> 232 Leila Taylor 1915672643 Neveen 0 to-read 3.88 2025 Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Design and Report Experiments]]> 9554748 384 Andy Field 0761973826 Neveen 5 4.20 2002 How to Design and Report Experiments
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]]> The Prague Cemetery 10314376
19th-century Europe—from Turin to Prague to Paris—abounds with the ghastly and the mysterious. Conspiracies rule history. Jesuits plot against Freemasons. Italian republicans strangle priests with their own intestines. French criminals plan bombings by day and celebrate Black Masses at night. Every nation has its own secret service, perpetrating forgeries, plots, and massacres. From the unification of Italy to the Paris Commune to the Dreyfus Affair to The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, Europe is in tumult and everyone needs a scapegoat. But what if, behind all of these conspiracies both real and imagined,lay one lone man? What ifthat evil genius created its mostinfamous document?　

Eco takes his readers here on an unforgettable journey through the underbelly of world-shattering events. This is Eco at his most exciting, a book immediately hailed as his masterpiece. 　
]]> 445 Umberto Eco 0547577532 Neveen 5 3.51 2010 The Prague Cemetery
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average rating: 3.51
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My love for history will say 4 out of 5, however, my love for a good story will say 3 out of 5.
]]> Baudolino 10507
Born a simple peasant in northern Italy, Baudolino has two major gifts-a talent for learning languages and a skill in telling lies. When still a boy he meets a foreign commander in the woods, charming him with his quick wit and lively mind. The commander-who proves to be Emperor Frederick Barbarossa-adopts Baudolino and sends him to the university in Paris, where he makes a number of fearless, adventurous friends.

Spurred on by myths and their own reveries, this merry band sets out in search of Prester John, a legendary priest-king said to rule over a vast kingdom in the East-a phantasmagorical land of strange creatures with eyes on their shoulders and mouths on their stomachs, of eunuchs, unicorns, and lovely maidens.

With dazzling digressions, outrageous tricks, extraordinary feeling, and vicarious reflections on our postmodern age, this is Eco the storyteller at his brilliant best.]]> 527 Umberto Eco 0156029065 Neveen 0 to-read 3.79 2000 Baudolino
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]]> <![CDATA[The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades (Oxford Illustrated Histories)]]> 23021560 The authors describe the elaborate social and civic systems that arose to support the Crusades--taxation, for example, was formalized by the Church and monarchs to raise enormous funds needed to wage war on this scale. And here are vivid descriptions of the battles themselves, frightening, disorienting, and dangerous affairs, with keen and insightful commentary on the reactions of the Muslims to a Christian holy war. Extensively illustrated with hundreds of photographs, paintings, drawings, maps, chronologies, and a guide to further reading, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades even includes coverage of crusades outside the eastern Mediterranean region and post-medieval crusades.
From descriptions of the battles and homefront conditions, to a thorough evaluation of the clash (and coalescence) of cultures, to the legacy of the crusading movement that continues into our conflict-torn twentieth-century, to the enduring artistic and social changes that the Crusades wrought, The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades offers an informative, engaging, and unsurpassed panorama of one of the great movements in western history.]]> 473 Jonathan Riley-Smith 019150596X Neveen 0 to-read 0.0 1995 The Oxford Illustrated History of the Crusades (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
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]]> Reliquary (Pendergast, #2) 39030 464 Douglas Preston 0765354950 Neveen 0 to-read 4.03 1997 Reliquary (Pendergast, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity]]> 203994827 A major new assessment of one of the most controversial topics in history


Few matters produce more public interest and public anxiety than sex and religion. Much of the political contention and division in societies across the world centres on sexual topics, and one-third of the global population is Christian in background or outlook. The issue goes to the heart of present-day religion.

The Bible observes that God made humanity ‘for a little while lower than the angels�. If humans are that close to angels, where lies the difference? Is it human sexuality and what we do with it? In a single lifetime, Christianity or historically Christian societies have witnessed one of the most extraordinary about-turns in attitudes to sex and gender in human history. There have followed revolutions in the place of women in society, a new place for same-sex love amid the spectrum of human emotions, and a public exploration of gender and trans identity. For many the new situation has brought exciting liberation � for others, fury and fear.

This book seeks to calm fears and encourage understanding through telling a three-thousand-year-long tale of Christians encountering sex, gender and the family, with noises off from their sacred texts. The message of Lower Than The Angels is simple, necessary and to pay attention to the sheer glorious complexity and contradictions in the history of Christianity. The reader can decide from the story told here whether there is a single Christian theology of sex, or many contending voices in a symphony that is not at all complete. Oxford’s Emeritus Professor of the History of the Church introduces an epic of ordinary and extraordinary Christians trying to make sense of themselves and of humanity’s deepest desires, fears and hopes.
]]> 664 Diarmaid MacCulloch 0241400953 Neveen 0 to-read 4.30 2024 Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity
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]]> <![CDATA[The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore]]> 201751300 An affectionate and engaging history of the American bookstore and its central place in American cultural life, from department stores to indies, from highbrow dealers trading in first editions to sidewalk vendors, and from chains to special-interest community destinations

Bookstores have always been unlike any other kind of store, shaping readers and writers, and influencing our tastes, thoughts, and politics. They nurture local communities while creating new ones of their own. Bookshops are powerful spaces, but they are also endangered ones. In The Bookshop, we see those stakes: what has been, and what might be lost.

Evan Friss’s history of the bookshop draws on oral histories, archival collections, municipal records, diaries, letters, and interviews with leading booksellers to offer a fascinating look at this institution beloved by so many. The story begins with Benjamin Franklin’s first bookstore in Philadelphia and takes us to a range of booksellers including The Strand, Chicago’s Marshall Field & Company, Gotham Book Mart, specialty stores like Oscar Wilde and Drum and Spear, sidewalk sellers of used books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Books, and Parnassus. The Bookshop is also a history of the leading figures in American bookselling, often impassioned eccentrics, and a history of how books have been marketed and sold over more than two centuries—including, for example, a 3,000-pound elephant who appeared to sign books at Marshall Field’s in 1944.

The Bookshop is a love letter to bookstores, a charming chronicle for anyone who cherishes these sanctuaries of literature, and essential reading to understand how these vital institutions have shaped American life—and why we still need them.]]> 416 Evan Friss 0593299922 Neveen 0 to-read 3.93 2024 The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom]]> 208580597 The long-awaited essay collection from one of the most influential voices in disability activism that detonates a bomb in our collective understanding of care and illness, showing us that sickness is a fact of life.

In the wake of the 2014 Ferguson riots, and sick with a chronic condition that rendered them housebound, Johanna Hedva turned to the page to How do you throw a brick through the window of a bank if you can’t get out of bed? It was not long before this essay, “Sick Woman Theory�, became a seminal work on disability, because in reframing illness as not just a biological experience but a social one, Hedva argues that under capitalism—a system that limits our worth to the productivity of our bodies—we must reach for the revolutionary act of caring for ourselves and others.

How to Tell When We Will Die expands upon Hedva’s paradigm-shifting perspective in a series of slyly subversive and razor-sharp essays that range from the theoretical to the personal—from Deborah Levy and Susan Sontag to wrestling, kink, mysticism, death, and the color yellow. Drawing from their experiences with America’s byzantine healthcare system, and considering archetypes they call The Psychotic Woman, The Freak, and The Hag in Charge, Hedva offers a bracing indictment of the politics that exploit sickness—relying on and fueling ableism—to the detriment of us all.

With the insight of Anne Boyer’s The Undying and Leslie Jamison’s The Empathy Exams, and the wit of Samantha Irby, Hedva’s debut collection upends our collective understanding of disability. In their radical reimagining of a world where care and pain are symbiotic, and our bodies are allowed to live free and well, Hedva implores us to remember that illness is neither an inconvenience or inevitability, but an enlivening and elemental part of being alive.]]> 384 Johanna Hedva 163893116X Neveen 0 to-read 3.88 How to Tell When We Will Die: On Pain, Disability, and Doom
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]]> <![CDATA[Apprentice to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #2)]]> 188563943
Evie Sage has never been happier to be the assistant to The Villain. Who would have thought that working for an outrageously handsome (shhh, bad for his brand) evil overlord would be so rewarding? Still, the business of being bad is demanding, the forces of good are annoyingly persistent, and said forbidding boss is somewhat� er, out-of-evil-office.

But Rennedawn is in grave trouble, and all signs—Kingsley’s included—point to catastrophe. Something peculiar is happening with the kingdom’s magic, and it’s made The Villain’s manor vulnerable to their enemies� including their nemesis, the king.

Now it’s time for Evie to face her greatest challenge: protecting The Villain’s lair, all of his nefarious works, and maybe (provided no one finds out) the entire kingdom. No pressure, Evie.

It’s time to step out of her comfort zone and learn new skills. Like treason. Dagger work. Conspiring with the enemy. It’s all so� so� delightfully fun.

But what happens when the assistant to The Villain is ready to become his apprentice?]]> 336 Hannah Nicole Maehrer 152991776X Neveen 0 to-read 4.15 2024 Apprentice to the Villain (Assistant to the Villain, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Mixed Methods Research: A Guide to the Field (Mixed Methods Research Series)]]> 26762170 368 Vicki L. Plano Clark 1483306755 Neveen 3 3.73 2015 Mixed Methods Research: A Guide to the Field (Mixed Methods Research Series)
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]]> <![CDATA[Globalisation, Cultural Identity and Nation-Building: The Changing Paradigms (Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research Book 23)]]> 218531491 Drawing on diverse paradigms, ranging from critical theory to globalisation, the book, by focusing on globalisation, ideology and cultural identity, critically examines recent research in history education and its impact of identity politics, as well as the most significant dimensions defining and contextualising the processes surrounding nation-building and identity politics globally. Given the need for a multiple perspective approach, the authors, who have diverse backgrounds and hail from different countries and regions, offer a wealth of insights, contributing to a more holistic understanding of the nexus between the nation-state and national identity.
]]> 350 Joseph Zajda Neveen 5 5.00 Globalisation, Cultural Identity and Nation-Building: The Changing Paradigms (Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research Book 23)
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]]> The Complete Tales and Poems 3210714 Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionized modern poetics. The entirety of Poe's body of imaginative work encompasses detective tales, satires, fables, fantasies, science fiction, verse dramas, and some of the most evocative poetry in the English language. This leatherbound omnibus collects all of Poe's fiction and poetry in a single volume, including "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Raven," "Annabel Lee," the full-length novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, and much more.]]> 1023 Edgar Allan Poe 1435106342 Neveen 0 books-to-read-before-i-die 4.47 1849 The Complete Tales and Poems
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]]> <![CDATA[The Book Forger: The true story of a literary crime that fooled the world]]> 179954855 'Absolutely fascinating . . . A must-read for anyone enthralled by the value and integrity of books' Janice Hallett, author of The Alperton Angels

A true detective story from the age of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. the literary crime that fooled the world - and the daring young booksellers who uncovered it

London, 1932. Thomas James Wise is the toast of the literary establishment. A prominent collector and businessman, he is renowned on both sides of the Atlantic for unearthing the most stunning first editions and bringing them to market. Pompous and fearsome, with friends in high places, he is one of the most powerful men in the field of rare books.

One night, two young booksellers - one a dishevelled former communist, the other a martini-swilling fan of detective stories - stumble upon a strange discrepancy. It will lead them to suspect Wise and his books are not all they seem. Inspired by the vogue for Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, the pair harness the latest developments in forensic analysis to crack the case, but find its extent is greater than they ever could have imagined. By the time they are done, their investigation will have rocked the book world to its core.

This is the true story of unlikely friends coming together to expose the literary crime of the century, and of a maverick bibliophile who forged not only books but an entire life, erasing his past along the way.

'The perfect piece of armchair detection' Ruth Ware, author of The Woman in Cabin 10

‘Thrilling . . . reads like a detective story from the golden age� Roland Philipps, author of A SPY NAMED ORPHAN

'A great story that is truly stranger than fiction' Martin Edwards, President of the Detection Club]]> 312 Joseph Hone 1529920205 Neveen 0 to-read 4.20 2024 The Book Forger: The true story of a literary crime that fooled the world
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]]> <![CDATA[Phantom of the Auditorium (Goosebumps, #24)]]> 12348651 Goosebumps now on Disney+!

Brooke's best friend, Zeke, has been given the lead role in the school play, "The Phantom." Zeke's totally into it. He loves dressing up in the grotesque phantom costume. And scaring the other members of the cast. Brooke thinks Zeke's getting a little too into it. But then really scary things start happening. A message appears on a piece of "The Phantom Strikes!" A stage light comes crashing down.Is someone trying to ruin the play?Or is there really a phantom living under the stage?]]> 163 R.L. Stine 0545388848 Neveen 0 to-read 4.04 1994 Phantom of the Auditorium (Goosebumps, #24)
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]]> <![CDATA[Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt]]> 35341294 When the casket reached the front of the sanctuary, there was a loud cracking sound as the bottom fell out. And with a thump, down came Father Iggy.

From shoot-outs at funerals to dead men screaming and runaway corpses, undertakers have plenty of unusual stories to tell--and a special way of telling them.

In this macabre and moving compilation, funeral directors across the country share their most embarrassing, jaw-dropping, irreverent, and deeply poignant stories about life at death's door. Discover what scares them and what moves them to tears. Learn about rookie mistakes and why death sometimes calls for duct tape.

Enjoy tales of the dearly departed spending eternity naked from the waist down and getting bottled and corked--in a wine bottle. And then meet their families--the weepers, the punchers, the stolidly dignified, and the ones who deliver their dead mother in a pickup truck.

If there's one thing undertakers know, it's that death drives people crazy. These are the best "bodies of work" from America's darkest profession.

"Sick, funny, and brilliant! I love this book."
--Jonathan Maberry]]> 257 Todd Harra 0806538686 Neveen 0 to-read 3.56 2018 Mortuary Confidential: Undertakers Spill the Dirt
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]]> <![CDATA[Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual]]> 6046093


This carefully researched yet entertainingly nonacademic book tells you how to join the Roman legions, the best places to serve, and how to keep your armor from getting rusty. Learn to march under the eagles of Rome, from training, campaigns, and battle to the glory of a Roman Triumph and retirement with a pension plan. Every aspect of army life is discussed, from drill to diet, with handy tips on topics such as how to select the best boots or how to avoid being skewered by enemy spears. Combining the latest archaeological discoveries with the written records of those who actually saw the Roman legions in action, this book provides a vivid picture of what it meant to be a Roman legionary.]]> 208 Philip Matyszak 0500251517 Neveen 0 to-read 4.19 2009 Legionary: The Roman Soldier's (Unofficial) Manual
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]]> <![CDATA[The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories]]> 8583388

The myths of ancient Greece and Rome can seem bewilderingly complex, yet they are so much a part of modern life and discourse that most of us know fragments of them. This comprehensive companion takes these fragments and weaves them into an accessible and enjoyable narrative, guiding the reader through the basic stories of classical myth.


Philip Matyszak explains the sequences of events and introduces the major plots and characters, from the origins of the world and the labors of Hercules to the Trojan War and the voyages of Odysseus and Aeneas. He brings to life an exotic cast of heroes and monsters, wronged women and frighteningly arbitrary yet powerful gods. He also shows how the stories have survived and greatly influenced later art and culture, from Renaissance painting and sculpture to modern opera, literature, movies, and everyday products.]]> 220 Philip Matyszak 0500251738 Neveen 0 to-read 4.00 2010 The Greek and Roman Myths: A Guide to the Classical Stories
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]]> <![CDATA[The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)]]> 1809175 419 Sarah Prineas 006137587X Neveen 0 to-read 3.98 2008 The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)
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]]> Lost (Magic Thief, #2) 5801741 400 Sarah Prineas 0061375896 Neveen 0 to-read 4.11 2009 Lost (Magic Thief, #2)
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]]> Found (Magic Thief, #3) 6940291
Sneaking out of prison isn't easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once he's out, where does he go? His home is a pile of rubble since he blew it up doing magic. His master, the wizard Nevery, is not happy with him. Worst of all, Conn's been exiled, and staying in the city will mean his death.

But Wellmet is in danger from an evil predator coming to destroy the city, and Conn must set off on a quest to fight it. Suddenly, a huge shadow looms over him and he is swept away by something more awesome than his wildest imaginings. Is Conn brave enough to answer magic's call, or is he really just a thief at heart?

Sarah Prineas's incredible world explodes with adventure—a place where cities run on living magic and heroes come from the most surprising places.]]> 358 Sarah Prineas Neveen 0 to-read 4.15 2010 Found (Magic Thief, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries]]> 60310691 A lively tour through the history of US cemeteries that explores how, where, and why we bury our dead

The summer before his senior year in college, Greg Melville worked at the cemetery in his hometown, and thanks to hour upon hour of pushing a mower over the grassy acres, he came to realize what a rich story the place told of his town and its history. Thus was born ѱ’s lifelong curiosity with how, where, and why we bury and commemorate our dead.

ѱ’s Over My Dead Body is a lively (pun intended) and wide-ranging history of cemeteries, places that have mirrored the passing eras in history but have also shaped it. Cemeteries have given birth to landscape architecture and famous parks, as well as influenced architectural styles. They’ve inspired and motivated some of our greatest poets and authors—Emerson, Whitman, Dickinson. They’ve been used as political tools to shift the country’s discourse and as important symbols of the United States' ambition and reach.

But they are changing and fading. Embalming and burial is incredibly toxic, and while cremations have just recently surpassed burials in popularity, they’re not great for the environment either. Over My Dead Body explores everything—history, sustainability, land use, and more—and what it really means to memorialize.

Locales visited in Over My Dead Body
Shawsheen Cemetery � Bedford, Massachusetts
The 1607 Burial Ground � Historic Jamestowne, Virginia
Burial Hill � Plymouth, Massachusetts
Colonial Jewish Burial Ground � Newport, Rhode Island
Monticello’s African American Graveyard � Charlottesville, Virginia
Mount Auburn Cemetery � Cambridge, Massachusetts
Green-Wood Cemetery � Brooklyn, New York
Laurel Grove Cemetery � Savannah, Georgia
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery � Concord, Massachusetts
Central Park � New York, New York
Gettysburg National Cemetery � Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Arlington National Cemetery � Arlington, Virginia
Woodlawn Cemetery � Bronx, New York
Boothill Graveyard � Tombhill, Arizona
Forest Lawn Memorial-Park � Glenwood, California
The Chapel of the Chimes � Oakland, California
Hollywood Forever Cemetery � Los Angeles, California
Nature's Sanctuary � Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]> 272 Greg Melville 1419754858 Neveen 4 non-fiction 3.96 2022 Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America’s Cemeteries
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]]> <![CDATA[Monster Theory: Reading Culture]]> 675621
In viewing the monstrous body as a metaphor for the cultural body, the contributors to Monster Theory consider beasts, demons, freaks, and fiends as symbolic expressions of cultural unease that pervade a society and shape its collective behavior. Through a historical sampling of monsters, these essays argue that our fascination for the monstrous testifies to our continued desire to explore difference and prohibition.

Contributors: Mary Baine Campbell, Brandeis U; David L. Clark, McMaster U; Frank Grady, U of Missouri, St. Louis; David A. Hedrich Hirsch, U of Illinois; Lawrence D. Kritzman, Dartmouth College; Kathleen Perry Long, Cornell U; Stephen Pender; Allison Pingree, Harvard U; Anne Lake Prescott, Barnard College; John O'Neill, York U; William Sayers, George Washington U; Michael Uebel, U of Virginia; Ruth Waterhouse.]]> 336 Jeffrey Jerome Cohen 0816628556 Neveen 0 to-read 3.89 1996 Monster Theory: Reading Culture
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]]> <![CDATA[The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre]]> 472968 The Vampyre (1819), was a product of the same ghost-story competition that produced Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. The present volume selects thirteen other tales of mystery and the macabre, including the works of James Hogg, J.S. LeFanu, Letitia Landon, Edward Bulwer, and William Carelton. The introduction surveys the genesis and influence of The Vampyre and its central themes and techniques, while the Appendices contain material closely associated with its composition and publication, including Lord Byron's prose fragment Augustus Darvell.

JOHN POLIDORI - The Vampyre
HORACE SMITH - Sir Guy Eveling's Dream
WILLIAM CARLETON - Confessions of a Reformed Ribbonman
EDWARD BULWER - Monos and Daimonos
ALLAN CUNNINGHAM - The Master of Logan
ANONYMOUS - The Victim
JAMES HOGG - Some Terrible Letters from Scotland
ANONYMOUS - The Curse
ANONYMOUS - Life in Death
N. P. WILLIS - My Hobby,--Rather
CATHERINE GORE - The Red Man
CHARLES LEVER - Post-Mortem Recollections of a Medical Lecturer
LETITIA E. LANDON - The Bride of Lindorf
JOSEPH SHERIDAN LE FANU - Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Contess]]> 312 Robert Morrison Neveen 0 to-read 3.70 1997 The Vampyre and Other Tales of the Macabre
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