Download or read book SLAY written by Brittney Morris and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2019! “Gripping and timely.” —People “The YA debut we’re most excited for this year.” —Entertainment Weekly “A book that knocks you off your feet while dropping the kind of knowledge that’ll keep you down for the count. Prepare to BE slain.” —Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin and Odd One Out Ready Player One meets The Hate U Give in this dynamite debut novel that follows a fierce teen game developer as she battles a real-life troll intent on ruining the Black Panther–inspired video game she created and the safe community it represents for Black gamers. By day, seventeen-year-old Kiera Johnson is an honors student, a math tutor, and one of the only Black kids at Jefferson Academy. But at home, she joins hundreds of thousands of Black gamers who duel worldwide as Nubian personas in the secret multiplayer online role-playing card game, SLAY. No one knows Kiera is the game developer, not her friends, her family, not even her boyfriend, Malcolm, who believes video games are partially responsible for the “downfall of the Black man.” But when a teen in Kansas City is murdered over a dispute in the SLAY world, news of the game reaches mainstream media, and SLAY is labeled a racist, exclusionist, violent hub for thugs and criminals. Even worse, an anonymous troll infiltrates the game, threatening to sue Kiera for “anti-white discrimination.” Driven to save the only world in which she can be herself, Kiera must preserve her secret identity and harness what it means to be unapologetically Black in a world intimidated by Blackness. But can she protect her game without losing herself in the process?

Download or read book The Undead Truth of Us written by Britney S. Lewis and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Death was everywhere. They all stared at me, bumping into one another and slowly coming forward. Sixteen-year-old Zharie Young is absolutely certain her mother morphed into a zombie before her untimely death, but she can't seem to figure out why. Why her mother died, why her aunt doesn't want her around, why all her dreams seem suddenly, hopelessly out of reach. And why, ever since that day, she's been seeing zombies everywhere. Then Bo moves into her apartment building—tall, skateboard in hand, freckles like stars, and an undeniable charm. Z wants nothing to do with him, but when he transforms into a half zombie right before her eyes, something feels different. He contradicts everything she thought she knew about monsters, and she can't help but wonder if getting to know him might unlock the answers to her mother's death. As Zharie sifts through what's real and what's magic, she discovers a new truth about the world: Love can literally change you—for good or for dead. In this surrealist journey of grief, fear, and hope, Britney S. Lewis's debut novel explores love, zombies, and everything in between in an intoxicating amalgam of the real and the fantastic.

Download or read book Confessions of a Diabolical Lover written by Dorothy W. Cosey and published by Dorothy W. Cosey. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel with Oden Lawson last heir of the Lawson family bloodline. When Oden loses both of his parents to the plague it leaves Oden devastated, not to mention the deception of his current betroth Rosaline. Oden turned his back on high society until his lifelong friend Caspian Monroe shows up at Lawson Castle. Caspian convinces Oden to return to London and seek out a wife. The problem is Oden has taken interest in Inez a mere chambermaid in his employ. Inez is a beautiful young woman that loves Oden unconditionally. Oden refuse to accept his undeniable attraction for Inez because society will never condone such a match. Will Oden succumb to the intensity of desire and continue taking Inez to his bed during the late night hours?

Download or read book Blinded By Love written by Chyna S. and published by Queen CS Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A touching story that many women have been through; have you ever been ‘Blinded by Love?’ Have you ever been or are being lied to, cheated on, walked over, used, and abused? Were you or are you so tired of it and you don’t know what to do? Being ‘Blinded by Love’, can break your heart, have your mind gone, and doing things that you know is not right, however, you are still doing them, due to the fact that you are ‘Blinded by Love’. Being in a ‘Blinded by Love’ situation can be a detriment to one’s health and can lead to someone being hurt, mentally or physically. Are you…? Ignoring reality, not seeing the wrong he is doing. Like being addicted to a drug and just can’t and don’t want to let go. Do the bad outweigh the good? Don’t be hooked on a dream, as you will be a fool. You don’t want to have low confidence; high confidence is what you should have. Being ‘Blinded by Love’ can lead one to have low self-esteem, with a wall always up. You see the negative bad things; however, you are ignoring the signs because you Love this person so much and you want this person to Love you back. Open your eyes and stop being blinded by false actions. Deep down inside, you know that you are not happy, but you still choose to stay. You are first priority; make sure that you are happy before trying and making your mate happy, especially one that’s not even worried about you being happy. Stop being in denial and leave before it is too late…

Download or read book In My Skin written by Brittney Griner and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-04-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The WMBA All-Star shares the inspiring story of her singular life as an athlete and activist in this “searing and ultimately liberating memoir” (New York Times Book Review). Brittney Griner is a once-in-a-generation basketball player. A two-time Olympic gold medalist and a six-time WNBA All-Star, she has been hailed by Sports Illustrated as “the sport’s most transformative figure.” But she is equally famous for speaking out on a range of social issues, as well as for surviving a wrongful detention in Russia that became a geopolitical flashpoint. Now Griner shares her coming-of-age story, revealing how she found her strength to overcome bullies and embrace her authentic self. At 6’8”, with an 88-inch wingspan and a size 17 shoe (men’s), the Phoenix Mercury star has heard every vicious insult in the book, enduring years of taunting that began in middle school and continues to this day. Through the highs and lows, Griner has learned to remain true to herself, rising above the haters trying to take her down. In her heartfelt memoir, she reflects on painful episodes in her life and describes how she came to celebrate what makes her unique—inspiring lessons she now shares. Filled with all the humor and personality Griner has become known for, In My Skin is more than a glimpse into one of the most original personalities in sports; it’s also a powerful call to readers to be true to themselves, to love who they are on the inside and out. With eight pages of photos.

Download or read book You ll Never Find Me written by Allison Brennan and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing brings family together like crime. Working alone as a private investigator is tough. Estranged from her PI family, Margo Angelhart does what she must to get by—including taking on sordid cases that pay the bills, even if she’d rather be helping those the justice system has failed. That is, until a cheating husband case she’s working intersects with her siblings’ corporate espionage investigation, forcing Margo to cooperate with the Angelhart firm. Now, as the siblings compare notes, it’s clear they need to work together before a white-collar crime escalates to murder. With far more questions than answers and a key suspect on the run, they’ll need the whole family to pitch in. But as they investigate the ever-twisting mystery, Margo isn’t sharing everything. Can she learn to trust her family and heal their once-close relationship before her secrets put those she loves most in danger? Angelhart Investigations Novella 0.5: Into the Fire Book 1: You'll Never Find Me

Download or read book Eloquent Rage written by Brittney Cooper and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-02-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Emma Watson "Our Shared Shelf" Selection for November/December 2018 • NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2018/ MENTIONED BY: The New York Public Library • Mashable • The Atlantic • Bustle • The Root • Politico Magazine ("What the 2020 Candidates Are Reading This Summer") • NPR • Fast Company ("10 Best Books for Battling Your Sexist Workplace") • The Guardian ("Top 10 Books About Angry Women") Rebecca Solnit, The New Republic: "Funny, wrenching, pithy, and pointed." Roxane Gay: "I encourage you to check out Eloquent Rage out now." Joy Reid, Cosmopolitan: "A dissertation on black women’s pain and possibility." America Ferrera: "Razor sharp and hilarious. There is so much about her analysis that I relate to and grapple with on a daily basis as a Latina feminist." Damon Young: "Like watching the world’s best Baptist preacher but with sermons about intersectionality and Beyoncé instead of Ecclesiastes." Melissa Harris Perry: “I was waiting for an author who wouldn’t forget, ignore, or erase us black girls...I was waiting and she has come in Brittney Cooper.” Michael Eric Dyson: “Cooper may be the boldest young feminist writing today...and she will make you laugh out loud.” So what if it’s true that Black women are mad as hell? They have the right to be. In the Black feminist tradition of Audre Lorde, Brittney Cooper reminds us that anger is a powerful source of energy that can give us the strength to keep on fighting. Far too often, Black women’s anger has been caricatured into an ugly and destructive force that threatens the civility and social fabric of American democracy. But Cooper shows us that there is more to the story than that. Black women’s eloquent rage is what makes Serena Williams such a powerful tennis player. It’s what makes Beyoncé’s girl power anthems resonate so hard. It’s what makes Michelle Obama an icon. Eloquent rage keeps us all honest and accountable. It reminds women that they don’t have to settle for less. When Cooper learned of her grandmother's eloquent rage about love, sex, and marriage in an epic and hilarious front-porch confrontation, her life was changed. And it took another intervention, this time staged by one of her homegirls, to turn Brittney into the fierce feminist she is today. In Brittney Cooper’s world, neither mean girls nor fuckboys ever win. But homegirls emerge as heroes. This book argues that ultimately feminism, friendship, and faith in one's own superpowers are all we really need to turn things right side up again. A BEST/MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2018 BY: Glamour • Chicago Reader • Bustle • Autostraddle

Download or read book Her True Worth written by Brittany Maher and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer, leaders of the social media sensation and ministry Her True Worth, deliver a powerful call to women to break free from the bondage of false identities and discover their true worth in Jesus Christ. After years of working in the beauty industry, Brittany Maher and Cassandra Speer became disheartened by the false, contradictory messages about what defines a woman's worth. They saw women who were lost and wandering, endlessly seeking security and approval. So Maher and Speer made it their mission to help Christian women uncover their valuable identity in Jesus Christ. In Her True Worth, Maher and Speer reveal what God intended our identity to be in the beginning, how sin corrupted it, how Christ has redeemed it, and how to live securely in that identity. They remind us that, ultimately, our true worth is found in Him--and that's a life-altering, soul-anchoring truth to live in and live from. As you uncover your true worth, you'll also learn how to: Identify the false messages that are stealing your self-worth Embrace what the Word of God says about who you are Find your security and significance in Christ alone Let Her True Worth be your guide as you discover the woman you were meant to be. Praise for Her True Worth: "In a world that teaches us to measure our worth by our social media followings, achievements, and striving, Her True Worth gently turns us back to where our identity truly lies: in Jesus. Brittany and Cassandra empower women to remember the source of all hope and encourage us to lay down our idols in exchange for true peace in him." --Danielle Coke, illustrator, activist, and founder of Oh Happy Dani

Download or read book For The Love Of You written by Natisha Raynor and published by Sullivan Group Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-30 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes following your heart means breaking someone else’s. Tylynn’s first love was no different than most young girls. It tore her down, ate away at her self-esteem, and darkened her world. Then along came Joshua. After months of pursuing a skeptical Tylynn, he succeeded in winning her over. He was charming, attentive, sincere, and romantic. He was everything that she needed at the time, and for saving her, Tylynn would forever be appreciative. But is appreciation the same as love? Tylynn struggles with various issues in the relationship, including the long distance, and Joshua not wanting children. She tells herself over and over that those things are minor, and for a faithful, hard-working man that adores her, she should be able to get past those things. Many women would love to have a man like Joshua, and even the thought of leaving him makes Tylynn feel like the biggest fool in the world. Until her best friend, Jamar, says something that begins to play in Ty’s mind over and over like a mantra. Life is too short to be unhappy. From the moment she lay eyes on Ameen, Ty is smitten. She’s drawn to the powerful man like a moth to a flame, but she’s taken. Still, life is too short to be unhappy. However, would throwing away her two-year relationship to succumb to lustful desires make her happy, or would it make her stupid? Ameen is a boxer with sole custody of his son. He’s focused on fatherhood and excelling in his career. Having more than one failed relationship in the past has him determined not to bring anyone else into his young son’s life unless she will one day to be his wife. When Ameen meets Tylynn, he’s impressed, mesmerized, and even infatuated. But there’s one problem... She has a man. There’s no shortage of women trying to get the attention of Ameen, but oddly enough, he only wants the one that he can’t have. Throwing caution to the wind and giving in to their desires could end one of two ways for Ameen and Tylynn—either very good or very bad.

Download or read book One Woman s Journey written by Brittany Dodd-Santiago and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I was vaguely aware of all the meth heads and dealers in the room watching me fall apart. "Give her a shot," I heard Chulengo say to someone. I didn't know whom he was talking to or what he was talking about, and before I even tried to figure it out, a strange man kneeled on the ground next to me. He grabbed my arm and told me to try to relax. I lay there lifeless, watching him and not knowing my life was getting ready to take a turn for the worst. He tightened a belt around my upper arm and closed my fist. I felt his fingers sliding up and down my arm. He pierced my skin with a sharp needle, and I saw my blood squirt back into the tube, mixing with whatever was in there. Slowly, he pushed the contents into my arm. My body became hot and the blood rushed to my head. I coughed so hard and felt my eyes widen and my heart beat faster. I had never felt a rush quite like this one. I had never been this high before. Every ounce of sadness and pain left my body and every tear I had left dried up. My whole world as I knew it had just changed in an instant.

Download or read book The Unseen Journey written by Deanna Sulick and published by Gatekeeper Press. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unseen Journey is a captivating story of Deanna Sulick’s life to date. It depicts the many steps needed in life’s roadmap to acquire the knowledge and acceptance of our spiritual path. In sharing her experience of God’s divine guidance, Deanna expresses so eloquently the reasons for the joys and struggles of marriage, the heartache of divorce, the blessing of birth and the grief of death. She describes her daughter’s gift of prophesy and the inspiring evidence of same. She reveals messages from departed loved ones who give an insightful and innovative look into the other dimension. She recounts exciting episodes of the spirit world intermingling within her life’s journey as she accepts their direction through every day events. Deanna’s faith in God led her into greater realms by simply listening to His voice – God showed her the way to live His will. She shares the lessons she learned to embrace as well as the soul-growth and fresh perspective needed to better understand and accept the ultimate purpose of our existence. God’s eternally tireless power and the reasons for what He does have been a heartwarming and awakening journey as Deanna follows in His footsteps. This book is encouraging evidence that God continues to work in our hearts, lives and souls. It will open your heart and unlock your mind to accept enlightenment and spiritual growth. You will receive a sense of peace and contentment on your own journey of life. Book Review: "This is a book that will make your heart sing and your commitment to God and His angels deepen. In this wonderful book about a journey into God’s Plan, you will see parts of your own story and how God wants you! Full of “co-incidences” and “serendipity”, Deanna’s life is evidence that all of us can live in a miracle." -- Barbara Mark & Trudy Griswold Angelspeake Trilogy and Heaven and Beyond

Download or read book Eat and Love Yourself written by Sweeney Boo and published by Boom! Studios. This book was released on 2020-04-29 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Seconds and Wet Moon. Mindy is a young woman living with an eating disorder and trapped in a battle for her own self-worth. When she accidentally discovers a magic chocolate bar that will give her a chance to revisit her past, she thinks she has a chance to put her life back on track. But will she be able to find a way back to her present, and just as important, a way to treat herself with love and kindness, at any size? Join writer/artist Sweeney Boo (Marvel Action: Captain Marvel) on a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and just a bit of magic.

Download or read book Loser Queen written by Jodi Lynn Anderson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cammy Hall is what anyone would describe as a loser. She lives with her grandparents and has adopted their way of life… right down to the comfortable shoes and early bedtime. And can she help it that she actually likes to knit? At school, her skills with knitting needles and some yarn go completely unappreciated: people like Bekka Bell reign while Cammy and her best friend, the fearless Danish exchange student Gerdi, watch from the sidelines. Cammy’s used to being an outsider; after years of humiliating moments, her goal is simply to fly under the radar. Then she suddenly starts receiving mysterious text messages that lead her right to all the embarrassing secrets about the most popular kids in school. Cammy never expected to be able to climb up the high school food chain, and the agenda of the texter may be questionable—but how can she possibly give up the chance to be Queen? This is the print version of the groundbreaking online interactive serial LOSER/QUEEN that premiered in July 2010 on www.loserqueen.com. Each week, readers voted on major plot twists. The winning choice was then encorporated into the next week's chapters. Now that voting—and the book—are complete, LOSER/QUEEN will be published as a paperback and packed with extras from the author… and readers will have the opportunity to own the book they helped create! Jodi Lynn Anderson, the national bestselling author of Peaches and The Secrets of Peaches, has lived in Georgia, Costa Rica, and New York, but she currently lives in Washington, D.C. Brittney Lee is a designer and animator. She lives in Emeryville, CA.

Download or read book 5 Star Life written by Britney Ruby Miller and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allow Adversity to Refine You, Not Define You "[Britney Ruby Miller] is a change agent who brings the possibility of transformation to all those she leads and influences. From hostess to CEO, Britney leads with courage and humility and impacts the lives of her employees, family members, community, and beyond." —Ford Taylor, Founder, Transformational Leadership Crisis rarely comes with a warning. When blindsided by trauma, betrayal, or soul-crushing news, it’s natural to want to give up. Is it possible to rise above calamity and even thrive despite the turmoil? Britney Ruby Miller, entrepreneur and CEO of a nationally ranked, family-owned restaurant group, says yes, it absolutely is. Having faced family tragedy, peer rejection, infidelity, infertility, and a pandemic that threatened not only to close her family’s business but also to decimate the restaurant industry, Britney battled back with the winning combination of faith and fight that has led to her five-star life. Britney demonstrates what it means to live authentically and effectively as a strong woman in leadership. With captivating stories and practical applications to lead you deeper into principles for success, this book will show you how to increase your faith and hope in the midst of challenges, setbacks, and even tragedy as you persevere to attain your own Five-Star Life. “Every battle [Britney] has faced has been hard won. The scars she has received have become the stars she has earned…. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy. Savor. You’re about to experience a delicious meal.” —Kathie Lee Gifford

Download or read book The Cost of Knowing written by Brittney Morris and published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Martin meets They Both Die at the End in this gripping, evocative novel about a Black teen who has the power to see into the future, whose life turns upside down when he foresees his younger brother’s imminent death, from the acclaimed author of SLAY. Sixteen-year-old Alex Rufus is trying his best. He tries to be the best employee he can be at the local ice cream shop; the best boyfriend he can be to his amazing girlfriend, Talia; the best protector he can be over his little brother, Isaiah. But as much as Alex tries, he often comes up short. It’s hard to for him to be present when every time he touches an object or person, Alex sees into its future. When he touches a scoop, he has a vision of him using it to scoop ice cream. When he touches his car, he sees it years from now, totaled and underwater. When he touches Talia, he sees them at the precipice of breaking up, and that terrifies him. Alex feels these visions are a curse, distracting him, making him anxious and unable to live an ordinary life. And when Alex touches a photo that gives him a vision of his brother’s imminent death, everything changes. With Alex now in a race against time, death, and circumstances, he and Isaiah must grapple with their past, their future, and what it means to be a young Black man in America in the present.

Download or read book The Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club the perfect laugh out loud romantic comedy written by Chrissie Manby and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Funny, warm and engaging; this year's must-read! 5****' By the Letter Book Reviews In the quaint seaside town of Newbay, a beginner's cookery course is starting. And three very different students have signed up... Liz's husband has left her for a twenty-something clean-eating blogger, and she's determined to show the world - and her daughter - she's just as capable in the kitchen. John, newly widowed after fifty years of marriage, can't live on sympathy lasagnes forever. To thirty-year-old workaholic Bella, the course is a welcome escape from her high-pressure job. Their only common ground: between them, they can barely boil an egg! Enter talented chef Alex, who is determined to introduce his pupils to the comforts of cuisine. As Liz, John and Bella encounter various disasters in the kitchen, the unlikely trio soon form a fast friendship. Their culinary skills might be catastrophic - but could the cookery club have given them a recipe for happiness? The wonderful new novel from bestselling author Chrissie Manby is perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Trisha Ashley, Cathy Bramley, and The Great British Bake Off. Praise for The Worst Case Scenario Cookery Club: 'A lovely book which brought a tear to my eye in places' - Broadbeansbooks 'Heartwarming' - The Book Bag 'Funny and emotional...a MUST READ this autumn' - On My Bookshelf 'A very warm tale full of different kinds of love; just delicious!' - Netgalley Reviewer 'If you want a funny, emotional read that will leave you wanting more then you need this book in your life!' - Goodreads 'I loved this book... the perfect place to find a recipe for happiness!' - Goodreads 'What an absolute joy to read...such a lovely story' - Goodreads 'A winning recipe of a story... I devoured it from cover to cover!' - Goodreads 'Just the breath of fresh air that I needed... I could have kept reading for many more pages!' - Netgalley 'I adored this hilarious book!' I Read Novels 'Chrissie Manby has cooked up a fine tale' Cultural Wednesday 'What a wonderfully lighthearted and uplifting novel, one I couldn't put down' - Bloglovin 'An absolute joy to read - highly recommended for when you need a little pick-me-up!' - Brew and Book Reviews

Download or read book A Christmas Gift written by Kathi Macias and published by New Hope Publishers. This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chiapas, Mexico, had proven to be the distraction and escape Julie needed. As a teacher, she had longed to travel and instruct abroad. Now, she was teaching and falling in love with her students. But what she didn't expect happened in the short days leading up to Christmas. She didn’t know that her freedom would depend on Ramon, the local pastor. She didn’t anticipate the emotions this man of God would stir deep in her spirit. This Christmas Eve service would be unlike any other she had ever experienced. Would this simple man and his faith be enough to cause her to stay when she had every reason to leave?