![]() ![]() ![]() He understands obsession, does this author. His sexual descriptions and the mental processes involved between the characters involved is masterly. I've lived in S.E.Asia for nearly three decades, and had begun to think I'd scratched the surface of this complicated society Burdett has burrowed well beneath the skin (appropriate metaphor, considering the plot) and his descriptive and knowing literary style belies his obvious keen observation and affection for the Thais. And while I've never knowingly met an agent, all seemed plausible.Īs ever, his best work is done with the Thai characters. The characters are well-drawn even the CIA suits are shown to have sudden human depths, that go beyond their brain-washed training. Burdett's insights into Buddhism and the way the discipline impacts the daily lives of the small and the great in Thai society I found little short of mesmerizing.įor that alone I shall re-read it slowly and make notes, so that I can better hold my ground when entrapped in a drunken theological argument with other drunks. When I started this book, I hoped it would be as good as Burdett's first.īut as it progressed, I discovered that it was far more than an excellent whodunit. Once again I seem to be at odds with my co-reviewers a glitch in my own system, I'm sure. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Lang: - eng, Vol: - Volume v.1, Pages 548, Print on Demand. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition published long back. Unique Leather Bound Edition having Spine and corners bind with leather with Golden Leaf Printing on round spine. ![]() 548 CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE WITHOUT ANY EXTRA CHARGES, JUST CLICK ON MORE IMAGES FOR OPTIONAL COLORS and inform us your choice through mail. ![]() ![]() He's gotten too used to life at the pulpit and will do everything in his power to stay there.Meanwhile, Charlotte has her own previous transgressions to deal with. ![]() Also, the interim pastor who took over while Curtis was on a book tour is threatening blackmail. Charlotte has forbidden her husband to have anything to do with them, but the trouble is, Curtis's newfound conscience is leading him to have uncomfortable thoughts of responsibility. First, Curtis's former mistress shows up with their newborn baby daughter-named Curtina-and insists that Curtis be a part of their lives. But the sins of the past have strange ways of coming to light. Or so he's promised his long-suffering wife, Charlotte. ![]() ![]() Back in the heart of his congregation and his family, he will no longer stray from the beaten path. A man who once thrived on wickedness and counted on forgiveness, Curtis Black has changed his ways. ![]() ![]() How does this book compare to the others?īridgette – This book about gods and goddesses really does not compare to any of the others we have reviewed because it is so different from them all. This book is not the first we have reviewed with a new take on gods and goddesses. ![]() Enter Cronus, a Titan, who will lead her to a future she could never have anticipated while unearthing secrets to the past she could never dream up. This story is about a teenage girl whose life changes the moment she enters a cave while trying to have a good time with her friends. Please see above for more details on the book. Today we will be reviewing Releasing The Gods (The Titan’s Saga #1) by author Leia Stone & Jaymin Eve. Other Books in the Series: Wrath of The Gods (The Titan’s Saga Book 2) Revenge of The Gods (The Titan’s Saga Book 3)ĭisclaimer: There may be some “spoilers” in our detailed banter below: ![]() Sensitivities: Sexual content and language ![]() Title: Releasing The Gods (The Titan’s Saga #1) ![]() ![]() But as they unravel that legacy, they'll discover it's not just their family that's in danger. The key may lie in their own connection to the secret Kristoff legacy. To survive, the siblings will have to be braver than they ever thought possible-and fight against their darkest impulses. Bloodthirsty medieval warriors patrol the woods around them, supernatural pirates roam the neighboring seas, and a power-hungry queen rules the land. ![]() Now in dire straits, the family must relocate to an old Victorian house that used to be the home of occult novelist Denver Kristoff-a house that feels simultaneously creepy and too good to be true.īy the time the Walkers realize that one of their neighbors has sinister plans for them, they're banished to a primeval forest way off the grid. Walker lost his job in the wake of a mysterious incident. ![]() From legendary Hollywood director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It's Kind of a Funny Story) comes this first book in an epic new fantasy series.īrendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia Walker once had everything: two loving parents, a beautiful house in San Francisco, and all the portable electronic devices they could want. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her other ventures include a fashion line for QVC named The Lisa Rinna Collection, the cosmetics collection Rinna Beauty, and the beverage company Rinna Wines. Rinna has also written three books: Starlit The Big, Fun, Sexy Sex Book and The New York Times best-seller Rinnavation. She was the host of Soapnet's talk show Soap Talk (2002–2006), for which she earned four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Talk Show Host. Rinna made her Broadway debut in Chicago as Roxie Hart in June 2007. Other television credits include being a contestant on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice and ABC's Dancing with the Stars, as well as guest-starring roles on series such as Entourage, The Middle, Veronica Mars, Community, and 8 Simple Rules. Between 20, Rinna starred on Bravo's hit reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. As an actress, she is best known for her roles as Billie Reed on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives and Taylor McBride on Fox's television drama Melrose Place. Hamlin (born Elizabeth Deann Rinna July 11, 1963) is an American actress, television personality and model. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you could package up a roaring fire, egg nog and the twinkling lights of Kringle-time and put in into a book, well. Told without words in illustrated, blocked scenes, the pictures will melt even the most Scroogy heart. More true to life for the suburban family than anything, Peter's uber-detailed Christmas begins at the shopping mall and ends in a huge heap on the curb with all the joy, wonder and frivolity that comes in between. ![]() From the big events like trimming the tree and the Christmas Eve church service to smaller moments like the UPS man arriving and the selection of a frozen turkey. In true Peter Spier style, we see the holiday played out from beginning to end. still, you can't help but look at these pages and feel a huge sense nostalgia and warmth for the season. ![]() Though there are millions and millions of people in the world who celebrate Christmas but will never see one as idyllic as this. ![]() ![]() ![]() Manacled - SenLinYu (PLEASE READ TRIGGER WARNINGS) The Bright and the Pale - Jessica Rubinowski The Blade of Secrets - Tricia Levenseller We not so subtly try to incorporate as many state slogans into the episode and have a dang good time doing it. We Hunt the Flame – Hafsah Faizal: Join Alli, AK, Jacklyn AND TWO SPECIAL GUESTS Jenna (Live_1000_Lives) and Liz as we chat about "We Hunt the Flame" by Hafsah Faizal. Of course it’s a game-a game called war-and this time I will win. Ha! Who am I kidding? This is Ryan we’re talking about. His interest in me is nothing but a continuation of the games we played in high school.right?īut the longer he stays, the more I wonder if I’m wrong and his tender smile and heated attentions are genuine. I have to stay strong until the wedding is over and Ryan scurries back into whatever alternate universe he escaped from. ![]() He wasn’t supposed to look like this or pursue me like a sexy guided missile. There’s just one problem: his face is gorgeous. ![]() I'm a successful bakery owner now, and I plan to rub every delicious detail of my life in his ugly face. Ryan Henderson is back in town for our best friends’ wedding, and I plan on showing him exactly how much I don’t care about him-or the almost kiss he ruthlessly dangled over me after graduation.īut things have changed since then. ![]() But tonight…I’m going to resurrect the battle. It’s been twelve years since I’ve seen him, twelve years since he won our war of wits by outsmarting me with a tactic I didn’t even know was allowed. ![]() ![]() Having grown up in the middle of wheat fields without a television, with only her books and her siblings to entertain her, she developed a strong sense of what made a good story. ![]() Amy knew at an early age that writing was something she wanted to do, and she divided her time between writing songs and stories as she grew. But in the end, is the choice actually hers to make?Īmy Harmon is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and New York Times Bestselling author. Caught between history and her heart, she must decide whether she’s willing to let go of the life she knew for a love she never thought she’d find. Mistaken for the boy’s long-missing mother, Anne adopts her identity, convinced the woman’s disappearance is connected to her own.Īs tensions rise, Thomas joins the struggle for Ireland’s independence and Anne is drawn into the conflict beside him. Thomas Smith, guardian to a young boy who is oddly familiar. But there Anne finds herself, hurt, disoriented, and under the care of Dr. The Ireland of 1921, teetering on the edge of war, is a dangerous place in which to awaken. ![]() There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. ![]() In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything…Īnne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. ![]() ![]() ![]() The chapters were short and each covered a specific ‘lesson’ that Loki learnt, or wished to impart to readers. It felt like reading a light, snarky comic book. I enjoyed the writing style and format of the book for about the first 60 pages. For me, with only the vaguest knowledge of these tales, I constantly felt like I was on the back foot, left out of jokes that I had no hope of ‘getting’. Those who are more familiar than I with Norse mythology would be better able to appreciate the ways in which Harris’ retelling reshapes the personalities and roles of the various gods of Asgard. There were moments of this flair, but not enough to carry the story for me. ![]() I expected it to be funny, snarky and irreverent, and with a rollicking spirit of mischief. I loved the idea of it: a retelling of Norse legends from the perspective of the unreliable narrator Loki, aka the Trickster. ![]() A disappointing novel for me, more suited to dedicated fans of Norse mythology. ![]() |