'The Last Library made me laugh, cry, cheer and want to champion all of our fabulous libraries' Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project 'A powerful reminder about the importance of community, kindness and friendship. A truly stunning debut' Hannah Tovey, author of The Education of Ivy Edwards 'I adored every page' Jessica Ryn, author of The Extraordinary Hope of Dawn Brightside You can tell a lot about a person from the library books they borrow Lonely library assistant June is much more comfortable with books than people. When her mum - the beloved local librarian - passed away, June stepped into her shoes. But shy June has always felt that she could never live up to her mum's legacy. Instead, she's retreated into herself, surviving on takeaways-for-one and her favourite stories. When the library is threatened with closure, June is distraught. Yet when a ragtag band of eccentric but dedicated locals establish the Friends of Chalcot Library campaign, June is forbidden from joining their cause. If June wants to save the place that means so much to her, she'll have to make some bold changes to her life: opening up her heart to friendship, opportunities and maybe even more . . . 'A sheer joy. A funny, poignant story of love, loss, self-discovery and courage. A celebration of books and everything that makes us human' Katie Marsh, author of My Everything 'A truly lovely and endearing read' Nina Pottell
THIS IS A PREORDER PIN CURRENTLY BEING KICKSTARTED- THIS PIN IS EXPECTED TO SHIP IN JULY/AUGUST 2024 Bibliophile- Volume 4 is, just like the previous collections, a project for all book lovers! All the pins in the Bibliophile collection are gold or silver plated and come with two posts with rubber backings. Sizes are approximately 5 cm/ 2 inches for each, with some leeway to try and make the collection more cohesive. It's one of the most beloved romantic tropes, and I must confess I can't resist it! "Who did this to you" is for all lovers of protective partners and fated mates. Each pin has two posts with rubber backers and a stamped logo so you can be sure you're buying an original! ************************************************************************************ Find these and other related items on my website at GeekAndArtsy.com, i always appreciate it if you chose to buy from my own website! If you need these by a specific date, please message me so I can make sure you get it by the time you need it. If you’d like to be able to follow your parcel once I send it, tracked shipping is available during your checkout! Interested in seeing more? Follow me on Instagram (@geekandartsy) or visit my facebook page for all of our new items, giveaways, and more!
A vibrant and uplifting collection of comic illustrations about LGBTQIA+ life, for the community and beyond, from the creator of the online sensation @queeeerchameleon that's loved by millions. Queer Chameleon and Friends reminds us that all experiences are valid, empowers us to accept and express our identities and those of others, and reassures us that even in challenging moments along the way, there’s light and humour to be found.In this colourful, insightful and funny book, writer and illustrator Amee Wilson explores aspects of existing in a world not always designed for you – from silly questions and awkward-but-sometimes-accurate clichés, to the trials and tribulations of coming out (or choosing not to). A collection of beautifully illustrated conversations between the beloved character Queer Chameleon and their friends from across the community, it’s a joyous celebration of life outside the boxes modern society has created.
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GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 No marriage of a major twentieth-century writer lasted longer than Vladimir Nabokov's. Vera Slonim shared his delight at the enchantment of life's trifles and literature's treasures, and he rated her as having the best and quickest sense of humour of any woman he had met. From their meeting in 1921, Vladimir's letters to his beloved Vera form a narrative arc that tells a forty-six year-long love story, and they are memorable in their entirety. Almost always playful, romantic, and pithy, the letters tell us much about the man and the writer; we see that Vladimir observed everything, from animals, faces, speech, and landscapes with genuine fascination.
Booklist of diverse and multicultural picture books. Children need to not only learn about new cultures, places, and traditions but they also need to be able to "see" themselves in a book.
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The prequel to the popular yakuza rom-com Fourth Generation Head: Tatsuyuki Oyamato! A yakuza head finds himself ensnared in the unwavering attentions of a sometimes impetuous but always cunning schemer. If being yakuza doesn't get him killed, his new lover just might! Having lost the place he called home, Uichi seeks help from his beloved Akitora's rival, Matsumi. But instead of being helped, Uichi is captured and tortured by the evil man. To make matters worse, the second head suddenly commits suicide, and his final words light a dark fire in Matsumi's heart!
A Shakespearean Tragedy The story follows the aging King Lear of Britain, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love for him. However, his youngest and most beloved daughter, Cordelia, refuses to flatter him as her sisters do, leading Lear to disown her. As Lear’s decision unfolds, he faces betrayal, cruelty, and the loss of his sanity. First written sometime between 1603 and 1606, this edition is derived from the book published in 1864 with 20 black & white illustrations by H. C. Selous. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
Beethoven's life from the inside, as a creative artist. Susan Lund has been a Beethoven researcher for 40 years. Her previous books on Beethoven include RAPTUS, a novel with introductory articles; BEETHOVEN & THE CATHOLIC BRENTANOS; and PASSION. PASSION stage-play was presented at Kings Place, London, on July 7th, 2012, to mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Immortal Beloved letter. Leading scholars have called her work humane, insightful, strong and beautifully written. Classical Music said RAPTUS 'Gets under the skin of Beethoven, ' Philip Weiss in the New York Times called it the 'flesh and blood Beethoven.' Susan Lund has always written. Her first play for television appeared when she was 16, her first novel was published at 19. BEETHOVEN: Life of an Artist gives new insight into the life of Beethoven, written by a creative artist. | Author: Susan Lund | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Jan 05, 2017 | Number of Pages: 410 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1536938025 | ISBN-13: 9781536938029
'Jordan is a kind of Australian Marian Keyes, combining overdrive pace and throwaway humour with a razor intelligence and a deft, illuminating touch on darker subjects and themes . . . A sharp-eyed, engaging, endearing and ultimately optimistic story' Sydney Morning Herald 'Taps into the humour and pathos of ordinary life in a way that has you nodding with recognition . . . while at the same time laughing out loud' PIP WILLIAMS 'I just loved this very smart, very funny and at times moving novel' SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM One perfect life. One disastrous week. The brand-new novel from bestselling, acclaimed and beloved author Toni Jordan As the eldest child in a single-parent family, Kylie's always had more important things on her mind than smiling for random strangers. Controlling her job, her home, her romantic life and - most importantly - her family takes all her concentration. She's always succeeded, though, because that's just who Kylie is. When her fiercely independent mother breaks an ankle and needs help, it's up to Kylie, as usual, to fix things. She reluctantly packs her bags and moves in, but back in her childhood home, things start to unravel. Could it be that Kylie's carefully curated life is not so perfect after all? Prettier if She Smiled More will make you laugh and make you cry. Is it ever too late to start over? 'Hilarious . . . A funny take on menopause, caring for an ageing parent, perfectionism and midlife crises told with Toni's signature observational humour and wit on ordinary life' Woman's Day 'A magic mix of domestic drama, self-doubt, self-discovery and learning to laugh in the face of mayhem . . . A sensitive, amusing read' Adelaide Advertiser 'A funny and smart family drama' Weekend Australian 'Fabulous' Who Weekly 'Such a clever book . . . The author has used both quiet wry humour and laugh aloud moments to speak about the nature of family and of love . . . Prettier if She Smiled More is a life manual for us all' Living Arts Canberra 'Pitch perfect with just the right amount of humour . . . Jordan brings all her well-honed creative skills to the fore with this delightful tale' Good Reading Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels: 'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!' LIANE MORIARTY 'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight' PIP WILLIAMS 'A smart, funny novel about love, marriage and family' Weekend Australian 'A contemporary comic masterpiece. Practically every page boasts lines redolent of humour, wit and sarcasm that will make you snigger if not laugh out loud' ArtsHub
A Shakespearean Tragedy The story follows the aging King Lear of Britain, who decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters based on their declarations of love for him. However, his youngest and most beloved daughter, Cordelia, refuses to flatter him as her sisters do, leading Lear to disown her. As Lear’s decision unfolds, he faces betrayal, cruelty, and the loss of his sanity. First written sometime between 1603 and 1606, this edition is derived from the book published in 1864 with 20 black & white illustrations by H. C. Selous. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.
This Newbery Honor Book is a heartfelt and witty story about feeling different and finding acceptance -- beyond the rules.Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revolves around his disability. She's spent years trying to teach David the rules from \"a peach is not a funny-looking apple\" to \"keep your pants on in public\" -- in order to head off David's embarrassing behaviors.But the summer Catherine meets Jason, a surprising, new sort-of friend, and Kristi, the next-door friend she's always wished for, it's her own shocking behavior that turns everything upside down and forces her to ask: What is normal?Rules joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!
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Lockwood & Co was canceled by Netflix on May 12th, 2023. Lockwood & Co, adapted from the popular book series by Jonathan Stroud, tells the story of a time in which ghosts are seen (only by young people), and there are ghosthunting agencys all across England, one which our main protagonist, Lucy Carlyle, joins. Netflix has become known for failing to properly market their television shows. Lockwood
Pumkin Patterson dreams of a life beyond her Jamaican hometown. But what we dream of and where we belong aren't always the same thing... This heartfelt and uplifting story is for fans of The Girl With the Louding Voice and The Reading List 'An engaging coming-of-age tale' THE TIMES 'The word-of-mouth sensation that's making waves . . . Luminous' IRENOSEN OKOJIE, STYLIST 'Will linger in your heart long after the final page. An absolute must-read' ABI DARE, author of The Girl With the Louding Voice 'A delightful story set in Jamaica, amid heartbreak, hopefulness, and mirth' CHARMAINE WILKERSON, author of Black Cake --- For Pumkin Patterson, family is complicated. There's her mother Paulette, who ignores her. There's her beloved Auntie Sophie, who her mother resents. And there's her grandmother, who has always played favourites. Whenever tensions rise, Pumkin retreats to the kitchen - creating the Jamaican bread puddings and coconut drops that have always given her comfort. When Sophie moves to France for work, she vows to send for her niece in one year's time. But in order to follow her aunt, Pumkin has a mountain to climb. Starting with the question of how she'll manage to escape her mother, and make enough money to get to Marseille. Inspired by her skills in the kitchen, Pumkin turns to her community in the hope that she can sell enough sweet treats to bake her way out. But when her school and her mother discover her plan, everything she's worked so hard for may slip through her fingers . . . --- 'A dazzling coming-of-age novel set in the 1990s with an unforgettable heroine' RED 'An ode to the families we create for ourselves . . . Pumkin is a wonderful main character you are willing to succeed' GLAMOUR 'A treat from start to finish' SARAH HAYWOOD, author of The Cactus 'I read this book with my heart in my mouth, hoping all of Pumkin's dreams would come true' BREANNE MC IVOR, author of The God of Good Looks 'A tender exploration of familial love, both the family you're born to, and the one you find along the way' CHARLENE CARR, author of Hold My Girl 'A story so rich and resonant I never wanted it to end' JULIETTA HENDERSON, author of The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman READERS ARE LOVING SWEETNESS IN THE SKIN 'This. Was. Amazing! I was hooked from the very first page.' Reader review 'Absolutely charming. I read it on one sitting, I just couldn't peel myself away from the story of Pumpkin!' Reader review 'I enjoyed reading it and was rooting for Pumkin to find her way on her journey to herself' Reader review 'Funny and heartwarming. Highly recommend adding to your wish list of books to read next year' Reader review 'I have not enjoyed a book as much as this for a VERY long time! This has everything for me that I want from a book' Reader review
“The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” — Neil Gaiman A stunning and timely creative classic combining four extraordinarily written pieces by Neil Gaiman and illustrated with the simple lines and whimsical images of Chris Riddell, Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World brings together four of Gaiman’s most beloved writings on creativity and artistry: “Credo,” his remarkably concise and relevant manifesto on free expression, first delivered in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo shootings “Make Good Art,” his famous 2012 commencement address delivered at the Philadelphia University of the Arts “Making a Chair,” a poem about the joys of creating something, even when words won’t come “On Libraries,” an impassioned argument for libraries that illuminates their importance to our future and celebrates how they foster readers and daydreamers Drawn from Gaiman’s trove of published speeches, poems, and creative manifestos, Art Matters is an embodiment of this remarkable multi-media artist’s vision—an exploration of how reading, imagining, and creating can transform the world and our lives. Featuring original illustrations by Gaiman’s longtime illustrator, Chris Riddell, Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World is a stirring testament to the freedom of ideas that inspires us to make art in the face of adversity, and dares us to choose to be bold. Be bold. Be rebellious. Choose art. It matters! THE DETAILS Condition: New. Hardcover, Glued binding.Edition: Published November 20, 2018 (1st U.S. Edition)Publisher: Harper CollinsISBN-13: 978-0062906205ISBN-10: 0062906208Pages: 112Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.6 x 7.1 inchesRating:★★★★★ (See Contact Us / FAQs for more information) ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Neil Gaiman Neil Gaiman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Norse Mythology, Neverwhere, The Graveyard Book and Good Omens, Among his numerous literary awards are the Newbery and Carnegie medals, and the Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. Originally from England, he now lives in America. Chris Riddell Chris Riddell is an acclaimed British artist who lives in Brighton, England. He has written and illustrated many books of his own, including Ottoline and the Yellow Cat and Ottoline Goes to School, and has illustrated, for Bloomsbury UK, The Graveyard Book; Coraline; and Fortunately, the Milk; as well as The Sleeper and the Spindle.
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