Download or read book Suck It Wonder Woman written by Olivia Munn and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suck It, Wonder Woman! brings Olivia Munn's unique humor, incredible wit, and lightning-fast costume changes to a world that needs more scrapbooking, sea monkeys, and for the love of God, a freakin' hoverboard! In this hilarious collection you'll find essays like "thought's About My First Agent's Girlfriend's Vagina," wherein Olivia skewers what it's like to live in Hollywood. In "Sex: What You Can Do to Help Yourself Have More of It," she frankly gets down to the business of getting it on, including advice on how to appropriately wrap it and bag it. In "What to Do When the Robots Invade (Yes, When!)," Olivia offers valuable information on . . . what to do when the robots invade! And just when you thought she couldn't get any more geeky, she can. This book also includes such handy treasures as a timeline of great moments in Geek history, a flip book, an unofficial FAQ section, and a nifty (read: smokin') foldout poster.

Download or read book The Lonely City written by Olivia Laing and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a particular flavor to the loneliness that comes from living in a city, surrounded by thousands of strangers. This roving cultural history of urban loneliness centers on the ultimate city: Manhattan, that teeming island of gneiss, concrete, and glass. How do we connect with other people, particularly if our sexuality or physical body is considered deviant or damaged? Does technology draw us closer together or trap us behind screens? Laing travels deep into the work and lives of some of the century's most original artists in a celebration of the state of loneliness.

Download or read book The Girl I Used to Be written by April Henry and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Olivia's parents were killed fourteen years ago. Now, new evidence reopens the case . . . and she finds herself involved"--

Download or read book Dress Coded written by Carrie Firestone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, perfect for fans of Moxie, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion. Molly Frost is FED UP... Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top. Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit. Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F. Because it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips. Because girls' bodies are not a distraction. Because middle school is hard enough. And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what's right, and they're not backing down.

Download or read book Life of the Party written by Olivia Gatwood and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2019-08-20 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling debut collection of raw and explosive poems about growing up in a sexist, sensationalized world, from a thrilling new feminist voice. i’m a good girl, bad girl, dream girl, sad girl girl next door sunbathing in the driveway i wanna be them all at once, i wanna be all the girls I’ve ever loved —from “Girl” Lauded for the power of her writing and having attracted an online fan base of millions for her extraordinary spoken-word performances, Olivia Gatwood now weaves together her own coming-of-age with an investigation into our culture’s romanticization of violence against women. At times blistering and riotous, at times soulful and exuberant, Life of the Party explores the boundary between what is real and what is imagined in a life saturated with fear. Gatwood asks, How does a girl grow into a woman in a world racked by violence? Where is the line between perpetrator and victim? In precise, searing language, she illustrates how what happens to our bodies can make us who we are. Praise for Life of the Party “Delicately devastating, this book will make us all ‘feel less alone in the dark.’ ”—Miel Bredouw, writer and comedian, Punch Up the Jam “Gatwood writes about the women who were forgotten and the men who got off too easy with an effortlessness and empathy and anger that yanked every emotion on the spectrum out of me. Imagine, we get to live in the age of Olivia Gatwood. Goddamn.”—Jamie Loftus, writer and comedian, Boss Whom Is Girl and The Bechdel Cast “I’ve read every poem in Life of the Party. I’ve read each of them more than once. In some parts of the book the spine is already breaking because I’ve spent so much time poring over it and losing hours in this world Olivia Gatwood has partly created, but partly just invited the reader to enter on their own, caution signs be damned. This book is enlightening, inspiring, igniting, and f***ing scary. I loved every word on every page with a ferocity that frightened me.”—Madeline Brewer, actress, The Handmaid’s Tale, Orange Is the New Black, and Cam

Download or read book Half a Soul written by Olivia Atwater and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-04-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm” (India Holton), Olivia Atwater’s delightful debut will transport you to a magical version of Regency England, where the only thing more meddlesome than a fairy is a marriage-minded mother! It’s difficult to find a husband in Regency England when you’re a young lady with only half a soul. Ever since she was cursed by a faerie, Theodora Ettings has had no sense of fear or embarrassment—an unfortunate condition that leaves her prone to accidental scandal. Dora hopes to be a quiet, sensible wallflower during the London Season—but when Elias Wilder, the strange, handsome, and utterly ill-mannered Lord Sorcier, discovers her condition, she is instead drawn into peculiar and dangerous faerie affairs. If her reputation can survive both her curse and her sudden connection with the least-liked man in all high society, then she and her family may yet reclaim their normal place in the world. But the longer Dora spends with Elias, the more she begins to suspect that one may indeed fall in love even with only half a soul. Praise for Half a Soul “Whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary. I loved it.” —Alix E. Harrow “Delightful. Half a Soul is the definition of a comfort read.” —Hannah Whitten “I wolfed this down with great pleasure.” —KJ Charles “This winsome, whimsical fantasy romance sweeps you off your feet.” —Megan Bannen “Smart and subversive, Half a Soul will ignite your heart—and your hope.” —Shelley Parker-Chan “A perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous, and delightful.” —Tasha Suri

Download or read book New American Best Friend written by Olivia Gatwood and published by Button Poetry. This book was released on 2020-03-21 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards - Best Poetry Book Runner-Up One of the most recognizable young poets in America, Olivia Gatwood dazzles with her tribute to contemporary American womanhood in her debut book, New American Best Friend. Gatwood's poems deftly deconstruct traditional stereotypes. The focus shifts from childhood to adulthood, gender to sexuality, violence to joy. And always and inexorably, the book moves toward celebration, culminating in a series of odes: odes to the body, to tough women, to embracing your own journey in all its failures and triumphs.

Download or read book Spoiler Alert written by Olivia Dade and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Bestseller Olivia Dade bursts onto the scene in this delightfully fun romantic comedy set in the world of fanfiction, in which a devoted fan goes on an unexpected date with her celebrity crush, who’s secretly posting fanfiction of his own. Marcus Caster-Rupp has a secret. The world may know him as Aeneas, star of the biggest show on television, but fanfiction readers call him something else: Book!AeneasWouldNever. Marcus gets out his frustrations with the show through anonymous stories about the internet’s favorite couple, Aeneas and Lavinia. But if anyone discovered his online persona, he’d be finished in Hollywood. April Whittier has secrets of her own. A hardcore Lavinia fan, she’s long hidden her fanfic and cosplay hobbies from her “real life”—but not anymore. When she dares to post her latest costume creation on Twitter, her plus-size take goes viral. And when Marcus asks her out to spite her internet critics, truth officially becomes stranger than fanfiction. On their date, Marcus quickly realizes he wants more from April than a one-time publicity stunt. But when he discovers she’s Unapologetic Lavinia Stan, his closest fandom friend, he has one more huge secret to keep from her. With love and Marcus’s career on the line, can the two of them stop hiding once and for all, or will a match made in fandom end up prematurely cancelled?

Download or read book Words to Live By written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Words to Live By is a gorgeous book of 50 illustrated quotes by 50 inspiring women. Discover intelligent and powerful quotes such as: "Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement" by Helen Keller, "Turn your wounds into wisdom" by Oprah Winfrey, "Every great dream begins with a dreamer" by Harriet Tubman, and more. This visually stunning book is filled with Jade Purple Brown's custom illustrated typography, alongside her bold, colorful illustrations of women, nature, and more. • A smart, positive, empowering collection of quotes by female role models • The ultimate book for women • Jade Purple Brown's modern and cool illustration style illuminates these uplifting and positive quotes by remarkable women. Keep this lovely ebook close at hand for a dose of strength and inspiration, whenever you need it. A great book for Mother's Day, Women's History Month, birthdays, and graduations Perfect for those who loved Great Quotes from Great Women: Words from the Women Who Shaped the World by Peggy Anderson, Beautifully Said by Quotabelle, and Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson

Download or read book Busted written by Olivia Sinclair and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if my dad's best friend finds out all my books' sexy heroes are based on him? If it hadn't been for that mean professor sophomore year, I never would have written an essay about my crush on Navy surgeon Commander Aiden McBride. (Yes, he's just as deliciously stern as that sounds.) And if it hadn't been for my new best friend Ingrid, I wouldn't have thought to turn the essay into the steamy novel that launched my career as an indie romance author. I'm grateful, really! There's just a couple of teeny-tiny things I would do differently if I had it to do over again. But thankfully you can update ebooks, so nobody ever has to know. Phew! I've never expected Aiden to see me as anything but his best friend's daughter, and I'm okay with that. He mostly ignores me anyway. But graduation means I'm too old to hide behind a school-girl infatuation. It's time to move on. If he'll let me, that is. Because somehow Aiden found out what I did. He's not happy. And now I seem to be falling deeper in love. You can tell me the truth - am I totally screwed? Busted is a full-length standalone romance with no cliffhanger and an HEA.

Download or read book The Dawn of Silva written by Olivia Wilde and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews: Sort by: ***** September 10, 2011 by Echo-g "Intriguing! The Dawn of Silva takes you through a twisted ride of love and human relationships. The humorous dichotomy between the east and west coast ways of life entertained me throughout the book. The story portrays the many levels of love with fascinating characters and situations. Great read, had to finish it in one sitting to find out what the end of the story would hold!" **** Reviewed by Kam Aures for Rebecca’s Reads (08/11) " . . . I enjoyed watching the transformations of the characters in the book and the relationships that were established. The ending of “The Dawn of Silva” left an opening for a follow-up novel which I believe is in the works. It will be interesting to see how the relationships of the characters progress in the future books in the series. **** Norm Goldman, B.A. LL.L, is the Publisher & Editor of Bookpleasures. He is also a top 500 Amazon reviewer. "Olivia Wilde´s emotionally involved novel, The Dawn of Silva . . . Wilde has crafted an honest look at human options, particularly complex love relationships. It definitely is a good first attempt at a romance novel, narrated with a great deal of sincerity and tenderness. I look forward to reading more from Olivia Wilde." ***** Delightful read!, July 26, 2011 By halebopp "There´s a lot going on in this book....characters you get to know, obsession, unrequited love, lost and found love and some introspection into what direction our lives are going versus where we want them to go. This is definitely one I´ll read again..." ***** Vivid, July 24, 2011 By Klockhamer "I don´t usually read this type of book but it made me want to keep turning pages. Vivid. After finishing it I had the same feeling of walking out of a movie theater and needing a few minutes to get my head back into reality. Cool trip" ***** TeeZeeCat "Absolutely delicious! Jump into a cozy chair and enjoy the adventure....this book takes you right along the journey, into the lives of each character and into their innermost feelings. Absolutely delicious love scenes which are LOVE SCENES not just hook-ups. You feel the characters pain, highs and lows. Wilde is good at keeping you turning the pages." ***** saffire "Highly Recommended Wow! Good read! Ashlyn is what every woman wants to be on the outside and already is on the inside." ***** "This book is written from the heart and inevitably will find its way into the reader’s heart as well. The characters will reach out from the pages and include the reader in their lives, while keeping them in a state of wonder ..." Jana Tajzler, Slovakia ***** "Captivating . . . Wilde pulls you in, touches your heart, and keeps you wanting more." Ruth Nielsen, Arizona "Thought provoking and more substance than a romance novel. The added was . . . I learned a thing or two about women!" John Simon, Massachussetts Book Summary: Filmmakers Alex and Shari run into more than a few snags in casting their new movie, Silva. Alex is obsessively determined that only the ethereal Ashlyn can portray the lead, and she cannot be found. Shari leaves the hustle and bustle of New York City, and travels to the serene beauty of the Cascade Mountains, 3000 miles away - the search is on! Ashlyn ́s family and estranged lover try to protect her from the fast-thinking Shari ́s unwanted intrusion. Ashlyn has found her paradise in the Cascade foothills, to heal the crushing pain of a star-crossed love. She wants solitude and time to heal and contemplate what her future holds. Shari, in her journey, has found a whole new universe and has met an absolutely dynamic and maybe even diabolical man, whom she immediately hates. She is inexplicably drawn into a relationship that rocks her very foundation. In the short space of one week, four people ́s lives converge in an Eden-like setting, to begin an advent

Download or read book Code Orange written by Caroline B. Cooney and published by . This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While conducting research for a school paper on smallpox, Mitty finds an envelope containing 100-year-old smallpox scabs and fears that he has infected himself and all of New York city.

Download or read book And Still We Rise written by Miles Corwin and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2001-03-20 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author of The Killing Season and veteran Los Angeles Times reporter Miles Corwin spent a school year with twelve high school seniors -- South-Central kids who qualified for a gifted program because of their exceptional IQs and test scores. Sitting alongside them in classrooms where bullets were known to rip through windows, Corwin chronicled their amazing odyssey as they faced the greatest challenges of their academic lives. And Still We Rise is an unforgettable story of transcending obstacles that would dash the hopes of any but the most exceptional spirits.

Download or read book 40 Love written by Olivia Dade and published by Hussies & Harpies Press. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This match is no game. When a rogue wave strips Tess Dunn of her bikini top, desperate, half-naked times call for desperate, please-cover-me-kids-are-coming-closer measures. Enter Lucas Karlsson, AKA that flirty Swede in the water nearby. When he prevents her bare buoys from being exposed to fellow vacationers, even an ocean can't drown the sparks that fly. Lucas, a former top-level tennis pro now giving lessons at the resort, fled there after the abrupt, painful end to his injury-plagued career. But he's finally ready to move on with his life-and after a few late-night, hands-on sessions with Tess, he's eager to prove he's the ace she wants. But this match comes with challenges: She's forty, and at twenty-six, he's barely old enough to rent a car. Worse, they only have two weeks together before Tess returns to her assistant-principal life in Virginia. During that brief time, they'll have to play hard, take a few risks, and find out whether their chemistry is a one-shot wonder...or whether they're meant to be doubles partners for life.

Download or read book Bramble written by Olivia Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book does not make me look beautiful. I cannot paint myself as a gentle flower, as an elegant rose. This book is not a moral highroad but the collection of my brokenness, a menagerie. It is years of tearing myself down to the marrow, stripping ego, in an attempt to find unanswered whys. It is a decade of love, unrecognizable to me, looking me in the face and never once turning its back. Unabashed. Unashamed. Unapologetic. This book is my humanity. This is the first published work of Olivia Barnes', complete with hand-drawn artwork by the author.

Download or read book Celestial written by Olivia Wildenstein and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ninety-two days, the feathered appendages that link me to the people I loathe finally come off. Dear, winglets, you will not be missed. Celeste has spent the last four years building a life outside of angelic guilds-parties, check-pursuing human ambitions instead of celestial ones-college, check-and shedding feathers across Parisian cobblestones and more recently New York sidewalks-speaking her mind, always check. She swore off angels, but the death of the woman who took her in the night Leigh died brings them soaring back into her life . . . and not just any angel but the most detestable one, the one complicit in Leigh's death-Seraph Asher. Although Celeste tells the archangel to feather off, the unreasonably pretty and obstinate man doesn't leave her alone. He returns and insists she complete her wings. When she asks him for one good reason to do so, he gives her an unbeatable one: what he did with Leigh's soul. Asher never meant to share his damning secret, but he knows it's the only way to save Celeste-the rebellious Fletching he can't get out of his head . . . or heart.

Download or read book 100 Best Fitness Inspiration Quotes written by Lily McNeil and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working out, like breakin up, can be hard to do. Both involve physical and mental strain, and sometimes sweat and tears (hopefully no blood, though). But unlike breaking up, working out makes you feel better, stronger, and more attractive. Exercising lightens your mood, sharpens your mind, and quickens your reflexes. Your digestion improves, your skin takes on a healthy glow, and that swimsuit ceases to be the enemy.