Life, just like a design problem, is full of constraints–time, money, age, location, and circumstances. You cannot have everything, and if you want more out of it, you have to be creative about how to make what you need and what you want co-exist. This requires design thinking. Design the Life You Love uses a simple butContinue reading “Design the Life You Love by Ayse Birsel”
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Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
Thea is a slave girl from Judaea, passionate, musical, and guarded. Purchased as a toy for the spiteful heiress Lepida Pollia, Thea will become her mistress’s rival for the love of Arius the Barbarian, Rome’s newest and most savage gladiator. His love brings Thea the first happiness of her life-that is quickly ended when aContinue reading “Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn”
The Lost Girl by RL Stine
Generations of children and teens have grown up on R.L. Stine’s bestselling and hugely popular horror series, Fear Street and Goosebumps.Now, the Fear Street series is back with a chilling new installment, packed with pure nightmare fodder that will scare Stine’s avid fan base of teen readers and adults. New student Lizzy Palmer is theContinue reading “The Lost Girl by RL Stine”
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
One Life to One Dawn. In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk cord wrapped around her throat come morning. When sixteen-year-old Shahrzad’s dearest friend fallsContinue reading “The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh”
Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Page
I didn’t ask for any of this. I didn’t ask to be some kind of hero. But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado – taking you with it – you have no choice but to go along, you know? Sure, I’ve read the books. I’ve seen the movies. I know theContinue reading “Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Page”
The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters
A beautiful collection of vegan smoothies from powerhouse blogger The Blender Girl, featuring photographs, flavor boosters, and nutritional add-ons for every recipe. The Blender Girl takes smoothies to the next level in this comprehensive guide, helping you blast your way to good health and blended bliss. These 100 creative and delicious recipes are designed toContinue reading “The Blender Girl Smoothies by Tess Masters”
Wishing For a Highlander by Jessi Gage
Single-and-pregnant museum worker Melanie voices an idle wish while examining a Scottish artifact, that a Highland warrior would sweep her off her feet and help her forget her cheating ex. The last thing she expects is for her wish to be granted. Magically transported to the middle of a clan skirmish in the sixteenth-century Highlands,Continue reading “Wishing For a Highlander by Jessi Gage”
Thursday Things 9/17
Damn straight it’s the dawn of the age of the Hufflepuffs! I am a proud ‘Puff for sure & will rock that black & yellow like nobody’s business! (Unless of course it’s football season, then I’m green & yellow all the way). I’m pretty sure I fall under nearly every one of these 50 SignsContinue reading “Thursday Things 9/17”
Forensics by Val McDermid
Val McDermid is one of the finest crime writers we have, whose novels have captivated millions of readers worldwide with their riveting narratives of characters who solve complex crimes and confront unimaginable evil. In the course of researching her bestselling novels McDermid has become familiar with every branch of forensics, and now she uncovers theContinue reading “Forensics by Val McDermid”
The Young Elites by Mary Lu
Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where herContinue reading “The Young Elites by Mary Lu”
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