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Dreamtigers
by Jorge Luis Borges
Genres: Poetry, Short Stories, Fiction, Magical Realism, Literature, Classics, Spanish Literature
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.16

 Dreamtigers has been heralded as one of the literary masterpieces of the twentieth century by Mortimer J. Adler, editor of Great Books of the Western World. It has been acknowledged by its author as his most personal work. Composed of poems, parables, and stories, sketches and apocryphal quotations, Dreamtigers at first glance appears to be a sampleralbeit a dazzling oneof the master's work. Upon closer examination, however, the reader discovers the book to be a subtly and organically unified self-revelation.   Dreamtigers explores the mysterious territory that lies between the dreams of the creative artist and the "real" world. The central vision of the work is that of a recluse in the "enveloping serenity " of a library, looking ahead to the time when he will have disappeared but in the timeless world of his books will continue his dialogue with the immortals of the past  Homer, Don Quixote, Shakespeare. Like Homer, the maker of these dreams is afflicted with failing sight. Still, he dreams of tigers real and imagined, and reflects upon of a life that, above all, has been intensely introspective, a life of calm self-possession and absorption in the world of the imagination. At the same time he is keenly aware of that other Borges, the public figure about whom he reads with mixed emotions: "It's the other one, it's Borges, that things happen to."
Rootless (Rootless, #1)
by Chris   Howard
Genres: Young Adult, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Post Apocalyptic, Fiction, Teen
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.50

17-year-old Banyan is a tree builder. Using scrap metal and salvaged junk, he creates forests for rich patrons who seek a reprieve from the desolate landscape. Although Banyan's never seen a real tree—they were destroyed more than a century ago—his father used to tell him stories about the Old World. But that was before his father was taken . . .Everything changes when Banyan meets a woman with a strange tattoo—a clue to the whereabouts of the last living trees on earth, and he sets off across a wasteland from which few return. Those who make it past the pirates and poachers can't escape the locusts—the locusts that now feed on human flesh.But Banyan isn't the only one looking for the trees, and he's running out of time. Unsure of whom to trust, he's forced to make an uneasy alliance with Alpha, an alluring, dangerous pirate with an agenda of her own. As they race towards a promised land that might only be a myth, Banyan makes shocking discoveries about his family, his past, and how far people will go to bring back the trees.In this dazzling debut, Howard presents a disturbing world with uncanny similarities to our own. Like the forests Banyan seeks to rebuild, this visionary novel is both beautiful and haunting—full of images that will take permanent root in your mind . . . and forever change the way you think about nature.
The Soul Trek
by Djana Fahry
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

Based on a true story and set in the breathtaking scenery of the Himalayas, Djana follows a last resort call to heal her life and become a nun in a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in the kingdom of Nepal. She meets a man she recognizes from a past life and a strong karmic connection opens up her psychic ability to see energy, read thoughts and travel through the information field. Together, they open channels and wormholes in time and space as she falls in love with him but he leaves for Tibet. She follows his spirit thereby developing a chain of destined synchronistic events that lead her to The Other Side where the past, present and future co-exist. She becomes a direct channel of the Angels of Love, Truth and Protection, as they guide her through the transforming, all-encompassing power of love that embodies everything there is, and everything there ever will be, as well as the mystery behind our genetic encoding in third dimension. A story of sacred journeys, soulmates and soul choices, recognition and purpose, energy and psychic powers, the heart chakra and the power of love, premonitions and dreams; The Soul Trek is for those who want to open their minds to discovering a world where they are experiencing new things and they are not making themselves figure things out the way they want themselves to figure things out.
The Invaders (Brotherband Chronicles, #2)
by John Flanagan
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Fiction, Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, Action
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.39

The adventure continues in the Ranger's Apprentice companion trilogy!Hal and the Herons have done the impossible. This group of outsiders has beaten out the strongest, most skilled young warriors in all of Skandia to win the Brotherband competition. But their celebration comes to an abrupt end when the Skandians' most sacred artifact, the Andomal, is stolen--and the Herons are to blame.To find redemption they must track down the thief Zavac and recover the Andomal. But that means traversing stormy seas, surviving a bitter winter, and battling a group of deadly pirates willing to protect their prize at all costs. Even Brotherband training and the help of Skandia's greatest warrior may not be enough to ensure that Hal and his friends return home with the Andomal--or their lives.
A Happy Marriage
by Rafael Yglesias
Genres: Fiction, Marriage, Death, Novels, New York, Contemporary, Literary Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.79

A stunningly candid and revelatory love story by an acclaimed novelist and screenwriter whose return to fiction after a long hiatus will be heralded by critics and readers.In the 1970s Yglesias’s first novels, written while he was a teenager, were hailed by critics as the arrival of a young American  genius.  A  Happy  Marriage,  his  first  novel  in thirteen years, is a gorgeous and moving story about a thirty- year marriage, inspired by his own relationship with his wife, who died in 2004.Told from the husband’s point of view, with revelatory and sometimes disarming candor, A Happy Marriage is the story of Enrique Sabas and his wife Margaret, alternating between the first three weeks of their acquaintance (a comic and romantic misadventure) and the bittersweet final weeks of Margaret’s life as she says goodbye to her family, friends, and children. Laced throughout with intimate recollections of moments of crises and joy from the middle years of their relationship, the novel charts the ebb and flow of marriage, illuminating the mysteries and magic of marital love.Neither sentimental nor cynical, and written with an intense devotion to character and emotional suspense, A Happy Marriage reveals a partnership that brings maturity and great pleasure to the lives of two people. Bold, elegiac, and stunningly vivid, A Happy Marriage will break every reader’s heart—and perhaps infuse some marriages with greater love.
Alphabet Living
by Dr. Bee
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.78

Alphabet Living conveys simple truths that have been around for 1000s of years . . . reimagined!Alphabet Living is a playful and sincere inspirational book, guided by a seed-like intention: the more you read it and/or hear its poems, the more its concepts and ideas will take root. Within its covers is a layout of verse and imagery that inspires art-poetry-song-thoughtful conversation, etc. Written and illustrated for people of all ages, Alphabet Living fosters meaningful reading experiences. It was created in such a way that parents and children will enjoy reading and learning from it.Follow Abby, Zeke, & Ay2zee on a poetic journey, showcasing words that encourage, teach, & nurture. This alphabet isn't only for kids!
Making My Own Rainbows: Poems of love, life, and lamentation
by Chriscinthia Blount
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.50


Making My Own Rainbows: Poems of love, life, and lamentation
 is an attempt to dispel the narrow definitions still forced upon African-American women and present the complexities of their humanity. It is a journey through the vicissitudes of life, a journey which includes, among many subjects, love, triumph, temptation, defeat, jealousy, and joy. Buckle your seat belts and be warned. This is not your grandmother's poetry! Making My Own Rainbows is an excellent choice for any book club.
The Last Israelis
by Noah Beck
Genres: Thriller, Fiction, Israel, Adventure, Military Fiction, Action, Science Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.64

Apocalyptic military fiction with a powerful message. Iran has nukes. Israel’s leader is hospitalized. History is now up to 35 Israelis. Ethnically diverse. Ideologically divided. On a nuclear-armed submarine. For more info and all formats/buy links, visit: http://thelastisraelis.com/buy-the-book/________________________________MORE DETAILS:In this gripping doomsday thriller "ripped from the headlines," Iran has threatened to destroy Israel while developing the nuclear capability to do so.Struck by a medical emergency, Israel’s Prime Minister falls unconscious just as military action is needed to stop Iran’s nukes.History is now up to 35 Israelis aboard the Dolphin – a powerful submarine armed with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles.Ship unity is crucial to mission success, but deep conflicts rise to the surface among crewmembers who are ethnically diverse and ideologically divided. Tensions boil further from the rivalry between the captain and his deputy, and a childhood tragedy that quietly haunts a younger sailor whose psychological wounds could explode at any time. Thus, in addition to the naval action and plot twists found in military thrillers and war fiction, character study and psychological suspense also feature prominently in the novel.On their suspenseful voyage to Armageddon, the submariners must confront each other -- and pulse-pounding threats at sea -- before facing an unthinkable dilemma.It will be the toughest decision of their lives – and it will determine the fate of the Middle East.http://thelastisraelis.com/buy-the-book/
Mississippi Cotton
by Paul H. Yarbrough
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery, Southern
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.91

Paul Yarbrough's critically-acclaimed debut novel, MISSISSIPPI COTTON, brings to light the complex history of rural Mississippi in the 1950's. It is 1951. Young Jake Conner gets on a bus to visit his cousins in the Mississippi Delta. But when the body of an unknown man is found in the Mississippi River, Jake's summer vacation gets a little more adventurous as he and his cousins snoop around in a mystery that is better left to the grown ups. "First time novelist, Paul H. Yarbrough, masterfully transports readers deep into the world of Mississippi Cotton, where life is not as simple as it seems." ~Julie Cantrell, editor, Southern Literary Review and bestselling author of Into the Free "In Mississippi Cotton a 20th Century Huck Finn has a real adventure. No matter that his raft is a Trailways Bus along the river, the trip is no less toward maturity. If you like a good story, this is your book, a book told by someone who knows the terrain--its history, people, landscape and culture. Only a proper native could have his narrator say that his daddy taught him never to hold onto anything with Lincoln's face longer than you had to." ~Dr. James Everett Kibler, author, Walking Toward Home, Memories Keep, and Our Father's Fields"Set in 1951, in the fictional Delta town of Cotton City, the story is more broadly a Southern story...an agrarian story. It is also a murder mystery. The body of an unknown man is found in the river at the Greenville Bridge. Jake's bus ride visit to his Delta cousins begins a parallel journey that ends in the discovery of the dead mans identity." ~Noel Workman, Delta Magazine From MISSISSIPPI  "Earl put his brown hat in the chair next to him. In his work clothes, he looked tanned and strong--a real cotton farmer. His blue cotton shirt sleeves rolled up revealed big hairy forearms, with hard-looking muscle that came from farm work. He had a gentle way about him, but a mannerism that made you know he was definitely no softy. One of his big hands swept around the cup, not using the crook, and took a big swallow. Black. No sissy coffee for Earl Hightower."
Snake Ropes
by Jess Richards
Genres: Fiction, Dystopia, Mystery, Young Adult, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.57

Set on an isolated island off the Scottish coast, in a community run by women who are in awe of a mysterious structure called the Thrashing House, the novel is narrated by two teenage girls in very different circumstances. Mary is doing her best to protect her younger brother, Barney, as the island’s sons are mysteriously disappearing. Morgan is scheming to escape the prison her parents have made of their home. The two girls unite, each on a desperate mission in which secrets will be revealed and lives changed forever.
So I've Been Told
by Maryanna Hardy
Genres: Graphic Novels
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.73

We put so much energy into documenting our friends, we take pictures of them, we follow what they do, and their stories are more interesting than any banal afternoon television show. People are more interesting than they give themselves credit for. In So I've Been Told Hardy narrates their stories, drawing their asides, their inside jokes, cautionary tales, secrets, lies, and recipes. Through ink drawings, screen-printing, paintings, and embroidery she creates imagery from her imagination and immediate surroundings. Her practice is influenced by nature books, children's stories, her friends, ornamental art, prairie churches, Quaker Art, Pennsylvania Dutch Hex signs, and the art of the order of Ursuline Nuns of Quebec. At one point Hardy takes a visual inventory of the events taking place on any given night. She uses her own personal mythos of nighttime as her guidelines; the park you should not walk through alone and the northern lights you should never whistle at... and what happens when you do. This book collects a number of her recent book projects, including Jerry Springer Characters, So I've Been Told, At Night, and The Very Very Very Very Last Day. Mythical lake creatures, games, bullies, house fires and drownings all become part of her always evolving personal folklore.
Banner in the Sky: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
by James Ramsey Ullman
Genres: Fiction, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Childrens, Classics, Middle Grade
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.83

The CitadelIt stands unconquered, the last great summit of the Alps. Only one man has ever dared to approach the top, and that man died in his pursuit. He was Josef Matt, Rudi Matt's father.At sixteen, Rudi is determined to pay tribute to the man he never knew, and complete the quest that claimed his father's life. And so, taking his father's red shirt as a flag, he heads off to face the earth's most challenging peak. But before Rudi can reach the top, he must pass through the forbidden Fortress, the gaping chasm in the high reaches of the Citadel where his father met his end. Rudi has followed Josef's footsteps as far as they will take him. Now he must search deep within himself to find the strength for the final ascent to the summit—to plant his banner in the sky.His father died while trying to climb Switzerland's greatest mountain—the Citadel—and young Rudi knows he must make the assault himself.
A Walk Toward Jesus: Coming Through the Wilderness
by Pamela S. Valerio
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

Is the wilderness walk an important step in a Christian's life? Of course it is! A failure to recognize it will leave many standing astonished asking, "Why did that happen to me?" Yet people never really teach or preach about this part in church. Today's churches must either be entertaining to keep the pews full, or make their congregations feel good so their sins do not "appear" so sinful. Because of this, vital key steps-that lead Christians to purify the wood, hay, and stubble from their hearts so that maturity takes place within their souls-are lacking from today's teaching. Within the pages of Pamela S. Valerio's new title, A Walk Toward Jesus: Coming Through the Wilderness the author teaches the reader key aspects that will lead them into victorious living."My book speaks about before the victory is obtained," the author says. "Many Christians today stumble when a life-changing event comes into their life. We are told to hold onto Jesus but never taught how. Speaking words verses application of those words are two very different things. Experiencing many years of wandering around the mountain, not seeing change happen, I realized I had to ask God why I was there instead of asking God, 'Why did You let this happen to me?'
Murder in Coweta County
by Margaret Anne Barnes
Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, History, Crime, Mystery
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.30

Murder in Coweta County received the coveted Edgar Allan Poe Special Award as an outstanding fact-crime study by the Mystery Writers of America and has been used in sociology and criminal law courses at schools and universities throughout the United States. Filmed as a CBS television movie starring Johnny Cash and Andy Griffith in 1983, the story gained even more acclaim and is still available on video and DVD.
Two Gentlemen Sharing: A Novel
by William Corlett
Genres: Fiction, LGBT, Gay, Humor, Queer, Romance, M M Romance
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.52

Bellingford is a typical English village. Genteel vices and unspecified dramas occasionally occur but always behind closed doors and carefully laundered lace curtains - until the news breaks that the new occupants of Hall House are "two gentlemen sharing." With the arrival of Rich, a producer, and his much younger lover, Bless, a model, the scene is set for mayhem. Tossed into the mix are a homophobic, retired general; a maniacal lesbian Italian biker in pursuit of a neurotic, inadvertently drugged Bellingford woman; an addled ex-ballerina; and assorted other native weirdness - all leading to a roller-coaster ride through the sexual mores of life.
Lemon Reef
by Robin Silverman
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Lesbian, LGBT, Queer
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.20

What would you risk for the memory of your first love?When Jenna Ross learns her high school love Del Soto died on Lemon Reef, she refuses to accept the official Miami medical examiner’s report of death from natural causes.Lemon Reef is a realm of glimmering beauty, where marine life triumphs over industrial waste. Jenna and Del dove on it every day during the summer before their tenth grade year, their love for the reef deepening as their passion for each other grew. It is a site of tenacity and wonder that mirrored their own, until they were outed and forced to separate. Even fifteen years later, Jenna knows that Del’s heart could not have given out there.Heartsick over Del’s death and fearing that Del’s young daughter may be in danger, Jenna risks all she has worked so hard for to return to Miami where she must dive into an excruciating past so that the truth of the present may surface.
Perfect Wedding
by Debra Benson
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.20

Leah is a successful weight-loss expert. She seems to have everything an independent girl ever wanted, but for one a perfect wedding. She had always dreamed of walking down the aisle with her father leading her toward her perfect mate. But she doesn't know her father. His idenitity has remained a secret for a very long time, and she knows she has to exhaust all her efforts to convince her mother to spill.In the midst of her emotional turmoil, she meets Andrew, a man dumped by his wife, her new client, for being overweight. On one of their meetings, he notices her sad disposition and offers to listen, she opens up to him and all things begin to change. Will Leah find her father and will she ever see her dream come true in a perfect Wedding?
The Transformation of Anna (Cornerstone Deep, #1)
by Charlene A. Wilson
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance, Amazon
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.81

The Transformation of Anna has been renamed FATED in the SHILO MANOR series. Please look up FATED for the Bonus chapter requested by fans and new cover!***************************************************************************************A dark obsession. Eternal love. An ethereal call for vengeance. “My life is a mirage of endless time. But you engulf me, rivet my mind, encompass my soul.”What do you do when you lose your soul mate in a dimension that doesn’t offer rebirth? Cole knows well the devastation it leaves and buries himself in what’s left to him; his duty as a Head Sentinel to the Realms.For centuries, he has harvested the homeless and delivered them as servants to the nobles of Cornerstone Deep, doing whatever it takes to keep the noblemen content and their minds off what lays beyond the Portal to the Realms. When he is sent to harvest a second-class woman, who has broken a new curfew, he expects indifference. But Anna’s soul calls to him, and the moment their lips meet, Cole knows he’s made the biggest mistake of his very long life.Reincarnation isn’t possible on Cornerstone Deep. Is it?Fated is the USA Today bestseller and first book in the award-winning Cornerstone Deep portion of the Shilo Manor series. If you like compelling alpha heroes, gripping love stories, and magical worlds, then you'll love Charlene A. Wilson’s Dark Fantasy romance.**Heat level - Moderate. Contains subject matter that may be offensive to sensitive readers.Fated was previously published under the USA Today bestselling title, The Transformation of Anna. It is the same book but with a Bonus chapter at the fan's request.
They Can't Hide Us Anymore
by Richie Havens
Genres: Music, Biography, Memoir, History, Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.07

The singer-songwriter offers a glimpse of the creativity and social conscience of the 1960s and describes his musical career and dedication to the causes of conservation, children's rights, and peace
The Bellman Chronicles
by Robert Hookey
Genres: Humor, Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.00

I know what you're thinking, "What is this? Does it have any hunky, brooding vampires?" Let's be clear, this book does NOT contain... Beautiful members of the Undead searching for a nice light snack/true love. Teenage wizards battling adversaries so fearsome they must not be named. Children battling to the death in a televised spectacle. Virginal college students with soap opera names who shed their purity after meeting emotionally crippled, perverted businessmen - who happen to have billions. The Bellman Chronicles is a collection of tales featuring... TERRIBLE PEOPLE: Douchebags who think Grandma's wheelchair is a suitable substitute for a luggage cart. Crazy cougars who think the term "full-service hotel" means the security officer will sleep with you - while your husband watches. Guests who bring animals with them: a deer strapped to their RV - which they park next to the kitchen entrance of the hotel's restaurant. TERRIBLE THINGS: Getting caught daydreaming while your spouse "shares her feelings." Spilling your morning coffee. Hairless cats. So if you think your life sucks, take some of that money you were going to spend on Red Bull and smokes and read about someone who is REALLY suffering, namely yours truly. You can call me The Hook.