Download or read book Off Script written by Kate Watson and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teen starlet Emma Crawford loves playing matchmaker almost as much as she loves the spotlight, but when Emma comes in close contact with the darker side of Hollywood, she starts to question the glamorous world she’s always known and realizes her role in it needs to change—if she can find the courage to go off script.

Download or read book These Precious Days written by Ann Patchett and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.

Download or read book Out There written by Kate Folk and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling new voice in fiction injects the absurd into the everyday to present a startling vision of modern life, “[as] if Kafka and Camus and Bradbury were penning episodes of Black Mirror” (Chang-Rae Lee, author of My Year Abroad). “Stories so sharp and ingenious you may cut yourself on them while reading.”—Kelly Link, author of Get In Trouble With a focus on the weird and eerie forces that lurk beneath the surface of ordinary experience, Kate Folk’s debut collection is perfectly pitched to the madness of our current moment. A medical ward for a mysterious bone-melting disorder is the setting of a perilous love triangle. A curtain of void obliterates the globe at a steady pace, forcing Earth’s remaining inhabitants to decide with whom they want to spend eternity. A man fleeing personal scandal enters a codependent relationship with a house that requires a particularly demanding level of care. And in the title story, originally published in The New Yorker, a woman in San Francisco uses dating apps to find a partner despite the threat posed by “blots,” preternaturally handsome artificial men dispatched by Russian hackers to steal data. Meanwhile, in a poignant companion piece, a woman and a blot forge a genuine, albeit doomed, connection. Prescient and wildly imaginative, Out There depicts an uncanny landscape that holds a mirror to our subconscious fears and desires. Each story beats with its own fierce heart, and together they herald an exciting new arrival in the tradition of speculative literary fiction.

Download or read book Another Myself written by Emiliya Pacheva and published by Emti Words. This book was released on 2020-02-01 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two weeks ago the 32-years old celebrity Kate Johnson, alias Verona, was hospitalized with a high amount of poison for rats in her blood. Her agent discovered her fainted on the floor in her hotel room. Kate was holding a bottle of red wine and on the other hand a broken glass. The police report closed the case as a ‘try for a suicide’. The doctors saved her life. Surprisingly no side effects of the poison were noticed and in 10-days Kate was fully recovered. Now in front of her was an appointment with a psychiatrist, who has to decide if she needs to go to a rehabilitation center. The case of Kate was given to Tom Carter, one of the best psychiatrists in Hollywood. ‘’Jesus, another arrogant newborn star, which couldn’t handle the stress of being famous and rich!’’ - Tom was thinking, while looking at the nervous girl on the brown leather sofa in his cabinet. But the truth was almost unbelievable...

Download or read book Rise written by Katie Klein and published by Katie Klein Books. This book was released on 2018-09-07 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She’s the best violinist her inner-city high school has ever seen. He’s on the fast track to nowhere. For Nick and Fallon, it starts with a kiss—a kiss that becomes the calm before their storm. Because Nick is not the only guy in love with Fallon, and Fallon is not the only girl with her eyes on Nick. As Nick’s past returns to haunt him, Fallon’s home situation will shift from precarious to dangerous, leaving them both to pick up the shattered fragments of a life from which they were desperately trying to break free. Can Nick shed his slacker skin to prove himself worthy of the girl he fell in love with on a playground almost a decade ago? Can Fallon take a leap of faith, opening her heart to the guy who, despite his shadows, is promising to be her everything? Because if they can, they just might find a happily ever after they were too scared to even imagine. *In addition to spending more than 100 days on the Amazon Teen Top 100 Bestseller List in its first year of release, Klein’s CROSS MY HEART was also a 2011 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee for Best YA Fiction.

Download or read book The Power Notebooks written by Katie Roiphe and published by Free Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katie Roiphe, culture writer and author of The Morning After, shares a “beautifully written” (The New York Times Book Review) “astute memoir [that] reverberates with rich prose, crisp pacing, and self-compassion” (Publishers Weekly) and an essential discussion of how strong women experience their power. Told in a series of notebook entries, Roiphe weaves her often fraught personal experiences with divorce, single motherhood, and relationships with insights into the lives and loves of famous writers such as Sylvia Plath and Simone de Beauvoir. She dissects the way she and other ordinary, powerful women have subjugated their own power time and time again, and she probes brilliantly at the tricky, uncomfortable question of why. “Although Ms. Roiphe seems to be exposing her vulnerabilities here, she is actually, once again, demonstrating her unique brand of fearlessness” (The Wall Street Journal). The Power Notebooks is Roiphe’s most vital, thought-provoking, and emotionally intimate work yet.

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Download or read book Catherine s Mercy written by Nicole Evelina and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a true story. In 1824, Catherine, a Catholic spinster of 44, unexpectantly inherits millions. However, she doesn’t use it to climb the social ladder or snare a husband; she uses it to fulfill a lifelong dream of building a refuge for the poor and sick of Dublin, Ireland. That an unmarried woman would dare propose such a thing is so scandalous, even her own brother calls it “Kitty’s Folly.” Society turns against her. The Church tries to take over. Catherine must defend her choices or lose not only her inheritance, but her reputation and life’s calling.

Download or read book The Dark Above written by Jeremy Finley and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to the critically-acclaimed novel that grabbed fans of X-Files and Stranger Things, Jeremy Finley returns with another thriller full of aliens and government cover-ups. For most of his life, William Chance has been the living proof that his grandmother and her fellow researchers into missing people were right all along about the terror from the stars. Now, he’s avoiding the limelight and hiding out from everyone, including his family. He knows he can avoid everything, except for the nightmares: fires, storms, disease and violence – he dreams of it all. When he’s suddenly exposed, he finds that the media, government operatives and renegade true believers are desperate to find him, but he has another mission. Joined by a girl with terrifying abilities, he begins a desperate journey across the United States to find the others who share his dreams to stop what could be the final days of the world. Jeremy Finley’s debut The Darkest Time of Night was called “outstanding” in a starred review from Publishers Weekly and was a June 2018 SIBA Okra Selection. Now, he continues the story of Lynn and William, fifteen years later in a new fast-paced novel full of suspense and government cover-ups, perfect for thriller and supernatural fans alike.

Download or read book Kat On A Hot Tin Roof written by Maree Anderson and published by Maree Anderson. This book was released on 2020-07-13 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kat Meyer sleepwalks—buck naked sleepwalking, just to make it even more humiliating. Adding to the stress, her lazy cat Cupcake seems bound and determined to be a cat-burglar extraordinaire. But instead of just leaving “gifts” like house keys and trinkets on her pillow, Kat’s pet has now gravitated to stealing rings. Specifically, Jace Burton’s granddaddy’s ring. And Jace just happens to be the big-shot architect Kat is vying with the other designers to work with. When Jace wakes in the middle of the night to find a naked and highly distraught Kat in his living room, he’s inclined to believe her bizarre tale of sleepwalking and cat-burglars-of-the-feline-persuasion. And did he mention she was gorgeous? And naked? As an added bonus, he’s beyond grateful to learn that Kat’s found his grandfather’s missing ring. But Jace is appalled to think of what harm might have befallen Kat while she prowled the streets naked at night. She’s gotten right under his skin and all his protective instincts kick in with a vengeance. It’s sure no hardship to escort her safely home—nor to help her figure out how’n the heck she’s getting out of her deadlocked house at night. But then the unbelievable truth smacks Jace right between the eyes, and he doesn’t know what the hell to think. Should he hide what he’s seen from the woman he’s fallen head over heels for? Or reveal the truth and risk losing her forever.... Originally published 2011 in Secrets Volume 30, Desires Unleashed, by Red Sage Publishing Contains graphic language and scenes more suited to adult readers

Download or read book A Sense Of Place written by Veda Boyd Jones and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TV news achor Kate Malone actually heard bells when she first saw Tyler Sinclair. Okay, so they were the church bells that played every day at the same time. But couldn't they be a sign that it was time to stop climbing the ladder of success to bigger stations and stay in Kentucky?When his brother died, Air Force Major Tyler Sinclair bowed out of the service to take over the giant Sinclair Corporation. Although Tyler wasn't pleased to return to Bend, Kentucky, he believed that for every door God closed He opened a window, and Tyler vowed to be the best CEO he could be. In learning how each of his companies operated, he soon came across WKYS-TV and Kate Malone.

Download or read book Unblemished written by Katie Rodan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-06-30 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acne affects at least 50 million Americans, 80 percent of all people between the ages of 18 and 30, and millions more who are both younger and older. Yet most of us self-medicate -- rushing off to the drugstore to purchase just about anything that promises to help, only to discover nothing really works. Inevitably, we all begin to wonder if the continuing myths and misinformation about acne perpetuated by the media are actually true: Did I wash my face the wrong way? Did I eat too much chocolate? Will that expensive new cream I can't afford really work? Will my face ever look better? Drs. Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields's Proactiv treatment -- the #1 selling acne-care product in America -- has already brought relief to millions. In Unblemished, they debunk the misconceptions about acne and present a revolutionary guide to zapping zits forever. After years of studying acne treatment and listening to their patients' concerns, Rodan and Fields formulated The Rodan and Fields Approach, which works in three simple steps. Rather than spot-treating blemishes and pimples reactively, their system -- individualized for every skin type, age, and ethnicity -- treats the entire face using a remarkably simple regimen that really works. Including illustrations, sidebars, and detailed case studies from the doctors' own files, Unblemished is a blueprint to renew self- confidence and glowing, healthy skin.

Download or read book To Sin with a Scoundrel written by Cara Elliott and published by Forever. This book was released on 2010-03-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reclusive widow known for her scientific scholarship, Lady Ciara Sheffield is shadowed by rumors that she poisoned her husband . . . A rakehell rogue notorious for his devil-may-care antics, Lucas Bingham--the Earl of Hadley--is not accused of murdering anything--save for the rules of Polite Society. The only thing they have in common is seeing their names featured in the lurid gossip columns of London's newspapers. Until an ancient manuscript draws them together. Ciara needs a titled fiance to quell the slanderous speculations which may send her to the gallows. Lucas needs brilliant scholar to help his elderly uncle decipher the secrets of the mysterious manuscript. So when her friends urge her to accept the earl's proposal of a temporary alliance, Ciara decides that she has no choice but to make a deal with the Devil. And so begins a seductive dance of sinful pleasures and hidden desires as the two of them waltz through the mansions of Mayfair. Lies, intrigue, treachery, sex. They find themselves facing slanderous whispers, unscrupulous relatives-not to speak of their own simmering passions, which quickly ignite into dangerous flames. It's a potent mix and the result may be explosive-and perhaps deadly-if they don't watch their step.

Download or read book CCS Investigations Book 1 MISSING written by Susan Elle and published by Ursula Publishing UK. This book was released on with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catherine Colson-Sayers is a brilliant mind with a big heart. She witnessed her mother's brutal torture murder at the tender age of 9. The press have just revisited the story due to the the conviction of Charlie Edwards, the murderer Catherine was instrumental in bringing to justice. Now a couple of teenagers have gone missing, and the mother of Natalie Richerson turns to Catherine for help. Rejoin Catherine and her sisters Caroline and Adrianne, along with their husbands Logan, Travis and Robert. Follow the ups and downs of their lives, and the romances that flare up along the way. When Catherine decides to start up an investigations agency, it takes her life, and the lives of those surrounding her, on many new and exciting adventures!

Download or read book Witch Life written by Emma Kathryn and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2022-01-08 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No Matter What Magical Path You Walk, This Book Will Inspire and Renew Your Practice In today's world, it can be hard to find time for magic—but this practical guide helps keep you inspired and connected to your spirituality. Designed so that you can easily choose a spell, meditation, or ritual to suit your needs, Witch Life is the perfect tool for making your practice thrive, even in the busiest times. Emma Kathryn presents spells and workings for nearly every purpose, from protection rituals and kitchen witchery to candle magic and spirit work. She encourages you to explore healing and hexing magic, moon and plant magic, and magical crafts. You'll also enjoy exciting ways to celebrate the sabbats, harness the elements, and more. From worshipping deities to creating charms, this book offers something for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

Download or read book The Way to Bea written by Kat Yeh and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a charming voice, winning characters, and a perfectly-woven plot, Kat Yeh delivers a powerful story of friendship and finding a path towards embracing yourself. Everything in Bea's world has changed. She's starting seventh grade newly friendless and facing big changes at home, where she is about to go from only child to big sister. Feeling alone and adrift, and like her words don't deserve to be seen, Bea takes solace in writing haiku in invisible ink and hiding them in a secret spot. But then something incredible happens--someone writes back. And Bea begins to connect with new friends, including a classmate obsessed with a nearby labyrinth and determined to get inside. As she decides where her next path will lead, she just might discover that her words--and herself--have found a new way to belong.

Download or read book The Private Arrangement Part 3 written by Catherine Brooks VandeHey and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautiful supermodel Miranda Newman is now four months pregnant and in Hawaii, celebrating a triple wedding along with her sister, Avery, and her brother, Nick. They have all exchanged their wedding vows in front of their family and friends. She prays, as she takes her vows with the man that she adores, that they live a long and happy life for many years to come. But she has been having very troubling dreams and isn't sure if they are going to come true. With her ESP, she pictures herself still pregnant and attending her husband's funeral, which scares her to death, making their precious time and the renewal of their wedding vows even more intensely emotional for her. Not knowing if her premonitions will come true, only knowing the shock of it may cause her to go into premature labor and lose her twins in her last trimester with a real chance of her being lost in a world of grief and misery too devastating to comprehend. In a place where no one can reach her, not even her six-year-old daughter, Julie, or the twins growing inside her. The loss of her husband, she knows, will tear apart the hearts of everyone who loves and admires him. They will all become helpless to reach her in her fragile state of mind due to the unbelievable shock and grief that will cause her to lose touch with reality. But she prays to God she is wrong.