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Interviewing Matisse, or The Woman Who Died Standing Up: A Novel
by Lily TuckLily, Molly, and Inez are women of a certain age, of a certain bearing, of a certain class. Late one dire night, Molly telephones from Connecticut to catch Lily up with the news: Inez's corpse -- near-naked but wearing boots -- has been discovered propped up "like a broom" in a corner of her Soho loft. It is an occasion ripe for an all-night heart-to-heart conversation, bouncing deliriously from one evasion to the next -- until the pair of talk-crazy, talk-weary women have successfully diverted themselves with all the wonderfully vagrant stuff of life . . . with everything, in fact, except grief.
Intimacy Idiot
by Isaac OliverIn this uproariously funny debut collection, award-winning writer and performer Isaac Oliver serves up a comedic cornucopia of sketches, vignettes, lists, and diaries from his life as a young, fanciful, and extremely single gay man in New York City. Whether he's hooking up with a man who dresses as a dolphin, suffering on airplanes and buses next to people with Food From Home, or hovering around an impenetrable circle of attractive people at a cocktail party, Oliver captures the messy, moving, and absurd moments of urban life as we live it today. Since moving to New York a decade ago, Oliver has pined for countless strangers on the subway, slept with half the people in his Washington Heights neighborhood, and observed the best and worst of humanity from behind the glass of a Times Square theater box office. He also rode the subway during Breastfeeding Awareness Week and lived to tell the tale. Culled from years of heartbreak, hook-ups, and more awkwardness than a virgin at prom an a whore in church (and he should know because he's been both), Intimacy Idiot chronicles Oliver's encounters with love, infatuation, resilience, and self-acceptance that echo our universal desire for intimacy of all kinds.
Intimate Secrets
by B. J. DanielsShe had the kind of secret no woman could keep...When Josie O’Malley found herself pregnant, she knew her father would surely mete out the Texas law of the West-and shoot the no ’count before he’d demand a shotgun wedding. What her dad didn’t know was that Josie had been with the one man he’d respected above all others. Clay Jackson.He’d never guessed he fathered her child...Two years ago Josie left Texas in a hurry for the solitude of Montana. Now Clay knew why. But it boiled his blood that she’d had anybody’s baby but his. It burned him even more that a thief led Clay to her doorstep. So what was Josie hiding besides a child? And what would Clay’s investigation reveal about the toddler’s father...and the woman he’d never stopped loving?
Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts
by Evan Ross KatzExplore the history and cultural impact of a groundbreaking television show adored by old and new fans alike: Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Over the course of its seven-year run, Buffy the Vampire Slayer cultivated a loyal fandom and featured a strong, complex female lead, at a time when such a character was a rarity. Evan Ross Katz explores the show&’s cultural relevance through a book that is part oral history, part celebration, and part memoir of a personal fandom that has universal resonance still, decades later.Katz—with the help of the show&’s cast, creators, and crew—reveals that although Buffy contributed to important conversations about gender, sexuality, and feminism, it was not free of internal strife, controversy, and shortcomings. Men—both on screen and off—would taint the show&’s reputation as a feminist masterpiece, and changing networks, amongst other factors, would drastically alter the show&’s tone.Katz addresses these issues and more, including interviews with stars Sarah Michelle Gellar, Charisma Carpenter, Emma Caulfield, Amber Benson, James Marsters, Anthony Stewart Head, Seth Green, Marc Blucas, Nicholas Brendon, Danny Strong, Tom Lenk, Bianca Lawson, Julie Benz, Clare Kramer, K. Todd Freeman, Sharon Ferguson; and writers Douglas Petrie, Jane Espenson, and Drew Z. Greenberg; as well as conversations with Buffy fanatics and friends of the cast including Stacey Abrams, Cynthia Erivo, Lee Pace, Claire Saffitz, Tavi Gevinson, and Selma Blair.Into Every Generation a Slayer Is Born engages with the very notion of fandom, and the ways a show like Buffy can influence not only how we see the world but how we exist within it.
Into Hot Air
by Chris ElliottNow in paperback: For decades the world has credited renowned explorer Sir Edmund Hillary with being the first person to reach the peak of Mount Everest. But was he? Evidence to the contrary arrives one day on the doorstep of Chris Elliott--an anonymous package that contains the diary of his Great Uncle Percy Brackett Elliott, an adventurer (and raving loony) who mysteriously disappeared decades ago while climbing Everest. The diary seems to indicate that Percy--not Hillary--was the first person to reach the peak. By retracing Percy's journey, Chris believes he will be able to uncover the mystery behind his disappearance and perhaps once and for all determine who was really the first person to summit Everest.
Into the Midnight Void (Beyond the Ruby Veil #2)
by Mara FitzgeraldFans of Holly Black and Kendare Blake will obsess over the conclusion to this deliciously dark YA fantasy duology!Emanuela has finally gotten what she's always wanted. Since escaping her catacomb prison, she's become the supreme ruler of everything under the veils. Finally, she has the power to throw aside senseless, old traditions and run things exactly the way they should be. But when cracks in her magic start to show, Emanuela begrudgingly allies herself with her enemies, including her frustratingly alluring archnemesis, Verene. Together, they discover deeper truths about the mysterious blood magic Emanuela and Verene both wield. There is a higher, otherworldly authority outside the veils, and in order to save Occhia and the other realms, Emanuela may just have to rip another crown off someone's head.
Into the Ravine
by Richard ScrimgerIn the tar-melting heat of a suburban summer, everybody Jules, athletic and handsome Chris, and oddball Corey have lived side by side for most of their lives. Behind their backyards is a ravine through which flows a modest river.
Into the Twilight, Endlessly Grousing
by Patrick F. McManusLike Twain -- or more contemporary humorists Dave Barry and Garrison Keillor -- Patrick McManus shares the belief that life's eternal verities exist primarily to be overturned. In McManus's world, all steaks should be chicken-fried, strong coffee is drunk by the light of a campfire, and fishing trips consist of men acting like boys and boys behaving like the small animals we've always assumed they were.In this, the tenth hilarious collection of his adventures, wry observations, and curmudgeonly calls for bigger and bigger fish stories, McManus takes on everything from an Idaho crime wave to his friend Dolph's atomic-powered huckleberry picker to the uncertain joys of standing waist-deep in icy water, watching the fish go by.
Into the Wild: Yet Another Misadventure
by Doreen Cronin Stephen GilpinThe Chicken Squad is back for their third (mis)adventure, and this time they're facing off with whatever's hiding in a mystery box in the backyard. A hilarious chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and Diary of a Worm.Our fluffy, fearless young detectives are back out sleuthing because there's a new cage in the yard, and the Chicken Squad is determined to figure out just who this new addition is. Because whatever it is, it's definitely up to no good. So equipped with the latest surveillance gear--which apparently includes copious amounts of marshmallows--the chicks venture into the wild to get answers. Let's just hope they can beat that giant raincloud that's closing in...because everyone knows that chickens can't swim!
Into the Woods
by Jenny HolidaySummer camp heats up for a grumpy rockstar and a cynical dance instructor in this funny and heartwarming enemies-to-lovers romance. Gretchen Miller is a bit of a badass. But even badasses get the blues when it comes to romance, and Gretchen could use a break from dating. So, when she gets the offer to be the summer dance instructor at Camp Wild Arts, she leaps at the chance to embrace clean air, nature, and her inner crone. But every forest has pests—and the biggest one at Wild Arts is none other than Tennyson &“Teddy&” Knight, the A) arrogant, B) infuriating, C) kinda hot if it weren&’t for A & B rockstar who happens to be Gretchen&’s fellow artist-in-residence. Fresh off his band's epic and ultra-public breakup, Teddy's grouchier than a black bear in spring, and Gretchen is happy to ignore the unexpected heat she feels around him. Yet a wary friendship blooms, and before she knows it, Gretchen finds herself sneaking around to have one last summer fling with the broody musician before she swears off men for good. But as they grow closer, Gretchen has to figure out if she's ready to take this summer camp romance out of the woods and into real life.
Into the Woods: Easy Piano Selections From The Disney Movie
by Stephen Sondheim James LapineFinally Back in Print in Over a Decade, the Lavishly Illustrated Book of Into the Woods, One of the Most-Performed Musicals, by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning Stephen Sondheim and James LapineBased on the Grimm Brothers&’ most popular folktales, Into the Woods is a reimagining of what can happen when beloved fairytale characters are thrown together in increasingly dramatic and humorous ways. The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning team of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine bring their cherished musical off the stage and onto the page with the help of Hudson Talbott&’s enchanting illustrations.Published for Stephen Sondheim&’s ninetieth birthday, join Cinderella, Jack (of beanstalk-climbing fame), Little Red Riding Hood, the Baker and his Wife, and more on their quest to find &“happily ever after.&” Along the way they meet Rapunzel, the Big Bad Wolf, terrifying giants, lusty princes, and their own destinies. But after their journeys are done, the real question remains: what comes after &“happily ever after&” and will the prices paid for it be worth it in the end?
Into?: A Novel
by North Morgan"You must read this now!" - The New York Times Book ReviewIn Into? North Morgan shines a coolly mesmerizing light on the modern generation of gay men that are living firmly outside the closet, elevated by popular culture, but plagued by a new set of problems, insecurities and self-destructions. As the men of Into? swipe right from bed to bed, North Morgan spins a darkly hilarious, and shockingly perceptive story of excess and love that’s like nothing you’ve ever read. You know Konrad from your various social feeds – sun kissed, gym ripped and always having a better time than you. Or is he?Konrad Platt needed to get out of town. Heartbroken after his boyfriend left him for another man, Konrad abandoned his life in London for the warm sun and blue surf of LA. Here he attends parties in the Hollywood Hills filled with handsome men and beautiful women, snorts mountains of Adderall, and dances the weekends away at Coachella with each move endlessly documented on social media. He mends his broken heart through dating apps, constantly scrolling through profiles and chatting with a seemingly endless supply of men, each one handsomer than the last. But when one captures his heart, a twisted modern romance takes root that’s thrilling, confusing, and devastating – revealing that underneath this perfectly curated profile is a man desperate for real connection.
Intrepid Laughter: Preston Sturges and the Movies (Screen Classics)
by Andrew DickosThe life and career of the pioneering writer-director whose name is synonymous with sophisticated screwball comedies.Preston Sturges was known for bringing sophistication and wit to the genre of comedy, establishing himself as one of the most valuable writer-directors in 1940s Hollywood. Today, more than a half century after they were originally produced, his films have lost little of their edge and remain extremely popular.Intrepid Laughter is an essential guide to the life and work of this luminary of the stage and screen, following Sturges from his unusual childhood, to his early success as a Broadway playwright, to his whirlwind career in Hollywood.
Intriga en Nueva York (Serie Rebecca & Friends #Volumen 2)
by Roberto PavanelloContinúan las aventuras de Rebecca Silver y sus primas, Jenny y Sara, esta vez en la Gran Manzana. La estatua de la Libertad será la protagonista del próximo espectáculo de David Dopperfield, el famoso ilusionista que deja hechizado a todo el mundo. Rebecca, Jenny y Sara tendrán la suerte de poder presenciarlo durante sus vacaciones en la Gran Manzana. ¿Qué tiene planeado el mago? ¿Hacerla desaparecer, reducirla a tamaño de llavero, pintarla de amarillo? Las tres amigas sospechan que sus trucos ocultan un oscuro secreto... Pero... ¿Lograrán descubrir qué esconde en la chistera?
Intrigue
by Margaret MayoSavage By Name and Savage By Nature!Caron Lorimer had never met a man quite like him and she wasn't sure if she could cope. But she couldn't help falling in love with him. And that was where her problems began. Lawson Savage didn't intend to get involved with her or any woman on a full-time basis, and made that perfectly clear. "I'll take my pleasure when and where I like, but I'll never trust another woman."Caron, of course, didn't see herself as just "another woman." And she was determined that Lawson Savage wouldn't, either!
Invader from Mars: The Truth About Babies
by Peggy Robbins JanouskyA hilarious new sibling story that ends with an out-of-this-world twist, for fans of Wolfie the Bunny.One afternoon, Micah comes home to find trouble taped to the refrigerator door. His parents claim it’s a picture of his soon-to-be baby sister, but Micah is sure it’s a Martian.When the baby arrives, his parents insist that she’s perfectly precious—but Micah’s no fool. He knows Martians do not come in peace . . .But in a laugh-out-loud Show-and-Share day at school, Micah learns how special a baby sister can really be.
Invalid Argument
by Hilary WalkerShoppers mob a large man trying in vain to get out of his ostentatious vehicle, which he’s parked in a disabled parking space without a disabled sticker.But they’re in for a big surprise when they discover the truth.
Invasion
by HarryChina has become the new, dominant superpower. She has expanded - with a new, brutally efficient military machine - throughout the globe. Asia is subjugated and the Middle-East has been crushed. With blinding speed, Europe has been cut off by blockade. But while the world burns, America wallows in isolationist splendour; her defence budgets are cut and her armed forces atrophy. The book opens as a five million man army is poised to invade the American south from Cuba. A new President has been elected, who is frantically trying to rearm but all seems doomed as the inevitable invasion approaches.
Invasion
by Luke Rhinehart<P>Super-intelligent furry aliens suddenly appear from another universe. And they’ve come to earth to have fun. “Louie” follows fisherman Billy Morton home one day and he and his family come quickly to love the playful alien. But when Louie starts using their computer to hack into government and corporate networks, and steal millions from banks to give to others, they realize that Louie and his friends mean trouble. Billy, his wife and two sons begin a roller-coaster ride of fame, fortune, jail, death, resurrection, and a distinguished ranking high on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” List. <P>The Government soon decides that all these aliens are terrorists. They must be eliminated. The aliens are playing games they hope will help humans to see the insanity of the American political, economic and military systems. But the Powers that Be don’t play games: they make war.
Invasion of the Body Squeezers: Part 1 (Classic Goosebumps)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!Jack Archer is convinced something strange is going on at his neighbor's house. Mr. Fleshman always wears all black, hardly ever leaves his house, and never says hello to anyone.Then Jack spots a mysterious creature through Mr. Fleshman's window. It's big and gray, with rotten-looking flesh. Jack has never seen anything like it on Earth. Could it be - an alien? If it is, Jack will have to convince everyone that an invasion is underway!
Invasion of the Body Squeezers: Part 2 (Classic Goosebumps)
by R. L. StineGoosebumps now on Disney+!There's an alien in Jack Archer's bedroom and he's not sure what to do. He's tried to warn his parents, teachers, and friends about the invasion, but everyone has just laughed him off.But the huge, ugly space creature is no laughing matter. It's determined to squeeze the life out of him -- and then do the same to everyone on planet Earth!
Invasion of the Dognappers
by Patrick JenningsWhen dogs go missing, one boy will find out why. And the answer is out of this world. Nothing gets past Logan. When he observes that the neighborhood’s dogs are mysteriously vanishing, he suspects nothing less than a full-scale alien dognapping invasion. The adults don’t believe him, of course, so he enlists his friends to investigate and soon they make a shocking discovery. Now man’s best friend needs help. Fast. Suddenly, Logan and his team are on a mission unlike anything known to man. A hilarious, heartwarming tale of hound-saving heroics,Invasion of the Dognapperswill be gobbled up by middle-grade readers. Ages 8-12
Invasion of the Living Ted (Living Ted #3)
by Barry HutchisonThe final invasion of the world's most evil teddy bears is here! A laugh-out-loud adventure series for fans of The Last Kids on Earth and My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. It's been three days since Grizz almost took over the world - again. Lisa Marie and Vernon have been interrogated by the police, and Bearvis and the Duds have been taken away to be studied. But things are far from over. Grizz has found a way to infiltrate the wireless networks and he's planning an invasion. As all teddy bears come to life, Lisa Marie and Vernon must battle a King-Kong sized teddy bear with a mind for evil. It looks like they're going to need their furry friends back!
Invasion of the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6! (Tales from the House of Bunnicula #2)
by James Howe Brett HelquistDear possible reader of this book,<P> After I wrote my first book, It Came from Beneath the Bed!, my editor asked me to write another one. (Another one! This is hard work! I'd like to see him write another one!) So anyway...in this book the lovable and smart (not to mention talented) wirehaired dachshund puppy named Howie and his friend, the beautiful and brilliant Delilah, face their biggest challenge yet: the Mind Swappers from Asteroid 6!™ Along the way Delilah gets turned into a squirrel and has to beg for acorns. (Hey, don’t ask me! Read the book!)<P> Your friend, Howie
Invasion of the Road Weenies: And Other Warped and Creepy Tales (Weenies Stories)
by David LubarInvasion of the Road Weenies, a collection of warped and creepy tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying from the award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar A town is overrun by road weenies--a.k.a. joggers--who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... Welcome to the weird and wacky world of award-winning storyteller and master of the macabre, David Lubar. These thirty-five tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for reading alone or for telling aloud in the dark. As an added bonus at the end of the book, David answers the question most frequently asked of writers with a behind-the-scenes look at the various ways he got the ideas for the stories in this collection. Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.