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And the Winner Gets...Married! (Dynasties: The Connellys #1442)
by Metsy Hingle“AM I JUSTA PIECE OF…BEEFCAKE?”All-business execJustin Connelly hatedparticipating in a barbaricbachelor auction. But thecause was good, so in hisblack tux he swaggereddown the runway, and the bids piled up. Until finallyhe was going, going, gone…to his secretary?Kimberly Lindgren burned when Justin looked ather, melted when their bodies touched. The efficientassistant soon turned wanton woman—and indulgedher fantasy of one night with her drop-dead gorgeousboss. But Kim discovered she couldn't give her virginheart in the dark of night and take it back in thelight of day.…
"And the Winner Is..." (Wondergirls #4)
by Jillian BrooksI'm going to run for class president. I know I have what it takes to Win! I really want to make a difference. And my Friends are excited to help. But planning my campaign is taking up a lot of time... and I'm getting some help From a new friend. I didn't mean to make anybody mad.... So why do I feel all alone? Reading level 4, Interest level ages 8-12
And the Winner Is...#18
by Melissa J. MorganWhen Natalie’s dad is nominated for a Best Actor Oscar, she flies to L. A. for the week, where she plans on hanging out with Tori and also taking her to the Oscars. But when Natalie hits it off with Tori’s friend Reed, Tori feels left out and picks a giant fight, which culminates in Natalie rescinding Tori’s invitation to the Oscars and giving it to Reed instead. Cut to: Natalie and Tori and their tearful reconciliation. Unfortunately the only way for Natalie to really enjoy this happilyever- after ending is to find a replacement ticket to the Oscars! .
And the Winner Is.... (Full House Sisters)
by Nina AlexanderStephanie enters herself and Michelle in the "most fabulous sisters" modeling contest at the mall. But Michelle can't enter the contest because she just got a job to buy Stephanie a birthday present. How will she manage to keep Stephanie happy?
And the Winner Is...Jessica Wakefield! (Sweet Valley Kids #66)
by Francine PascalWinning a free trip to an amusement park by calling in to a radio station, seven-year-old Jessica brags to all of her friends but is stumped on how to claim the prize, which is restricted to kids aged thirteen and older.
And the Winner--Weds!
by Robin WellsAll she needed was a little, bitty makeoverEvery woman wanted Austin Parker, the hottest ticket on the racing circuit. Yet Frannie Hannon's pearls and pink sweater sets couldn't compare with his boots and tight-fitting jeans-or so she thought. . . .
And the Word Was: A Novel
by Bruce BaumanWhen the tragic death of his son compels Dr. Neil Downs to flee New York City for India, he takes a job as the resident physician at the American Embassy, where he is introduced to the paradoxes of Indian social and political life. Unable to mourn, and angry about a betrayal by his wife, Sarah, Neil seeks philosophical refuge in the writings of Levi Furstenblum, whose work grapples with the nature of language and god after the Holocaust. As Neil experiences the interplay between the external and internal, foreign and domestic, the promises of faith and the ineluctability of evil, he slowly unravels the lies and misrepresentations that had woven the texture of his life.
And the World Changed
by Muneeza ShamsieThe only English-language anthology by Pakistani women published in the United States, And the World Changed goes beyond the sensational headlines to reveal the stories of Pakistani women. Immigrants and refugees, travelers and explorers, seasoned authors and fresh voices, the twenty-five writers in this volume are as dynamic and diverse as their stories.Sixty years have passed since the Partition of India, and it's clear that Pakistani writers have established their own literary tradition to record the stories of their communities. Famed novelist Bapsi Sidhwa portrays a Pakistani community in Houston, Texas, still struggling to heal from the horrors of Partition. In Uzma Aslam Khan's tale, a man working in a Karachi auto body shop falls in love with the magical woman painted on a bus cabin. Bushra Rehman introduces us to a Pakistani girl living in Corona, Queens, who becomes painfully aware of the tensions between established Italian immigrants and their new Pakistani neighbors. And during the anti-Muslim sentiment following 9/11, a young woman in newcomer Humera Afridi's story searches Manhattan's rubble-filled streets for a mosque.Filled with nostalgic memories of Pakistan, critical commentary about the world's current political climate, and inspirational hope for the future, the stories in And the World Changed weave an intricate, enlightening view of Pakistan, its relation to the West, and the women who travel between the two regions.Also contributing: Roshni Rustomji, Talat Abbasi, Tahira Naqvi, Fahmida Riaz, Rukhsana Ahmad, Shahrukh Husain, Sara Suleri Goodyear, Qaisra Shahraz, Fawzia Afzal Khan, Feryal Ali Gauhar, Maniza Naqvi, Sorayya Khan, Sehba Sarwar, Soniah Kamal, Bina Shah, Kamila Shamsie, Hima Raza, Aamina Ahmad, Sabyn Javeri-Jillani, Nayyara Rahman.Born and living in Pakistan, writer and critic Muneeza Shamsie has edited two other pioneering anthologies of Pakistani English writing.
And Their Children After Them
by Dale Maharidge Michael Z. WilliamsonThe poignant, real-life multigenerational saga of what happened to three white sharecropper familes in the Depression South, their children and their children's children in the years after they became a symbol of all that was once wrong with the South.<P><P> Pulitzer Prize Winner
And Their Children After Them: A Novel
by Nicolas MathieuWinner of the 2018 Prix Goncourt, this poignant coming-of-age tale captures the distinct feeling of summer in a region left behind by global progress.August 1992. One afternoon during a heatwave in a desolate valley somewhere in eastern France, with its dormant blast furnaces and its lake, fourteen-year-old Anthony and his cousin decide to steal a canoe to explore the famous nude beach across the water. The trip ultimately takes Anthony to his first love and a summer that will determine everything that happens afterward. Nicolas Mathieu conjures up a valley, an era, and the political journey of a young generation that has to forge its own path in a dying world. Four summers and four defining moments, from &“Smells Like Teen Spirit&” to the 1998 World Cup, encapsulate the hectic lives of the inhabitants of a France far removed from the centers of globalization, torn between decency and rage.
And Their Children After Them: 'A page-turner of a novel' New York Times
by Nicolas Mathieu'[A] page-turner of a novel . . . I couldn't put the book down' - New York Times'A multi-viewpoint panorama of thwarted aspirations, spiced with breathy sex scenes and nostalgic detail.' - Mail on SundayAugust 1992. Fourteen-year-old Anthony and his cousin decide to steal a canoe to fight their all-consuming boredom on a lazy summer afternoon. Their simple act of defiance will lead to Anthony's first love and his first real summer - that one summer that comes to define everything that follows.Over four sultry summers in the 1990s, Anthony and his friends grow up in a France trapped between nostalgia and decline, decency and rage, desperate to escape their small town, the scarred countryside and grey council estates, in search of a more hopeful future.Nicolas Mathieu's eloquent novel gives a pitch-perfect depiction of teenage angst. Winner of the Prix Goncourt, it won praise for its portrayal of people living on the margins and shines a light on the struggles of French society today.'Deeply felt . . . An exceptional portrait of youth' - Irish Times
And Then
by Donald BreckenridgeWe are pleased to add Donald Breckenridge to the Black Sparrow list. Readers of Perec and French New Wave Cinema will revel in his haunting take on the traditional ghost story. Christopher Sorrentino, National Book Award finalist for The Fugitives, says “I was moved and often startled by And Then; a brown study of the hold the dead maintain over the living, of yearning, memory and regret. The writing is vivid, direct, clear; always surprising, always a pleasure to read.” Breckenridge takes readers on a hypnotically broken journey, chronicling his father’s slow and deliberate death, interweaving the stories of others: a young woman’s hopeful arrival in New York City, a young man’s voyeuristic summer spent housesitting for his professor, and a soldier who never made it out of Vietnam. What they all have in common is a deep preoccupation with the way lives resonate and connect, an emotionally honest love story about how we relate to others and ourselves. The work of a mature writer, And Then will be treasured by readers who look to literature to find solace and meaning in trying times.
And Then
by Norma Moore Field Natsume SosekiAnd Then, ranked as one of Soseki Natsume's most insightful and stirring novels, tells the story of Daisuke, a young Japanese man struggling with his personal purpose and identity, as well as the changing social landscape of Meiji-era Japan. As Japan enters the 20th century, ancient customs give way to western ideals, creating a perfect storm of change in a culture that operates on the razor's edge of societal obligation and personal freedom.
And Then? And Then? What Else?: A Writer's Life
by Lemony Snicket Daniel HandlerA memoir from the beloved author behind the multimillion-copy bestselling A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS &‘Extraordinary... highly entertaining.&’ DAILY TELEGRAPH Known to most as Lemony Snicket, the tormented narrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events, Daniel Handler spends his days writing – for children and adults; film and television; and, occasionally, the accordion. Mainly, he writes about horrible things: orphans, abusive uncles, poison, murder, arson, bad grammar… A love letter to the consoling and terrifying power of books, And Then? And Then? What Else? traces Handler&’s life through morbid poetry collections, eccentric acting troupes, hazy midnight taxi rides, second-hand bookstores and psychiatric units. Traversing his personal canon from his first encounter with Baudelaire to Vladimir Nabokov, Elizabeth Bishop and The Pet Shop Boys, Handler offers a witty, poignant exploration of reading, writing and why we tell stories. &‘This erudite, vulnerable, funny and idiosyncratic book ranks among his best. Grown-up fans of Lemony Snicket will enjoy discovering the rest of the story.&’ WALL STREET JOURNAL
And Then, Boom!
by Lisa FippsA gripping new novel in verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish, featuring a poverty-stricken boy who bravely rides out all the storms life keeps throwing at himJoe Oak is used to living on unsteady ground. His mom can&’t be depended on as she never stays around long once she gets &“the itch,&” and now he and his beloved grandmother find themselves without a home. Fortunately, Joe has an outlet in his journals and drawings and takes comfort from the lessons of comic books—superheroes have a lot of &“and then, boom&” moments, where everything threatens to go bust but somehow they land on their feet. And that seems to happen a lot to Joe too, as in this crisis his friend Nick helps them find a home in his trailer park. But things fall apart again when Joe is suddenly left to fend for himself. He doesn&’t tell anyone he&’s on his own, as he fears foster care and has hope his mom will come back. But time is running out—bills are piling up, the electricity&’s been shut off, and the school year&’s about to end, meaning no more free meals. The struggle to feed himself gets intense, and Joe finds himself dumpster diving for meals. He&’s never felt so alone—until an emaciated little dog and her two tiny pups cross his path. And fate has even more in store for Joe, because an actual tornado is about to hit home—and just when it seems all is lost, his life turns in a direction that he never could have predicted.
And Then Came Hope
by Stephen SavageWhen the boats in the harbor are feeling unwell, all they need is Hope to get back in ship shape.From Geisel Honor Book author and artist Stephen Savage comes a new vehicle book for the very young, sure to provide comfort and reassurance, based on the true story of the S.S. Hope hospital ship!The boats around the harbor haven't been feeling too well lately. First, Barge got bonked. Then Submarine started shivering. Ferry came down with a fever, little Dory's nose wouldn't stop running, and even mighty Aircraft Carrier had developed a terrible cough! They sent out an S.O.S. for help, and then a ship called Hope came to the rescue.With her team of tugboats at her side, Hope set about tending to the out of sorts boats. With her help, Barge gets a bandage, Submarine is soothed with a blanket, Aircraft Carrier is cured, and little Dory's nose dries up. The boats are feeling fit again, but they know whenever they are feeling sick, Hope will always be there to take care of them.The brightly-illustrated, kid-friendly picture book includes an essay about the real S.S. Hope and its service in humanitarian aid projects. Perfect for boat lovers of all ages!
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineBarbara Constantine's And Then Came Paulette has climbed the European bestseller charts providing many smiles and laughs as along the way. When his son's family move away, widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbor Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog and her gluttonous donkey.As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all-alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. Amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all. Constantine has created a delightful and poignant novel of people coming together to create new interpersonal relationships of support.
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineA charming tale of family, friendship, love and loneliness, a feel-good bestseller that put the smiles back on French faces. When his son's family move away (with one last argument on their lips), widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbour Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog, and for Cornelius, her gluttonous donkey. As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. But amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all...
And Then Came Paulette
by Barbara ConstantineA charming tale of family, friendship, love and loneliness, a feel-good bestseller that put the smiles back on French faces.When his son's family move away (with one last argument on their lips), widower Ferdinand is left with only a sadistic kitten for company on a farm that was built for a family. Just as loneliness starts to bite, he discovers his neighbour Marceline has long been shivering beneath a leaky roof. He welcomes her to his farm, temporarily of course, and also provides a home for her dog, and for Cornelius, her gluttonous donkey. As each begrudgingly adjusts to the other's quirks, yet more new arrivals appear. It seems that Ferdinand isn't the only one who was all alone, and the dusty farm becomes a haven for lost souls of every age to share their sorrows and set about rediscovering their joie de vivre. But amidst the newfound hustle and bustle, one final uninvited guest threatens to upset the apple cart once and for all...
And Then Came Spring
by Margaret BrownleyIt all started with an ad in a mail-order bride catalogue . . .Mary-Jo has traveled halfway across the country to meet her match, arriving just in time for his funeral. Returning home seems like her only option until her would-be brother-in-law proposes a more daring idea.
And Then Came You: When Families Grow, Love Grows Too
by Christina Shawn“A lyrical love letter, written to families of all shapes and sizes.”—Liz Garton Scanlon, author of Caldecott Honor winner All the WorldA delightful rhyming picture book that’s just right for anyone facing the challenges that come with change. Bit by bit, and branch by branch, this “family tree” grows to make room for more and more (and more!) love.Families grow and change, but what if you like things just the way they are? What if you aren’t ready to welcome in a new parent, a messy pet, or a baby sister who cries a lot and is leaking goo?! Change can be scary, but even a full heart has room to grow. Both hilarious and heartwarming, this endearing children’s book is a powerful tool for helping little ones understand that there are often silver linings to the changes life brings. Even when things are initially uncomfortable, an open heart paves the way and teaches us that a family can be full of love at any size.UNIVERSAL MESSAGE: Families inevitably change over time, and transitions can be challenging for a child who is used to the ways things used to be. The honest feelings and sweet messages woven into the story will resonate with families of all sizes and kinds. HUMOROUS FAMILY BOOK: Tackling a challenging issue with humor and compassion, this lighthearted and unexpectedly quirky children’s book is heartwarming and healing all at once. GUESSING GAME RHYTHM: This is an incredible read-aloud with polished rhyming text and an energetic plot. Young listeners will have fun guessing what word comes next, creating a guessing game that uses both rhyme and the turn of the page.Perfect for: Families experiencing change, whether introducing a new step-parent, a pet, or a new baby Gift-giving to big brother, big sister, or newly blended family Anyone who loves a funny and heartwarming read-aloud Fans of classic books about families, like Todd Parr's The Family Book
And Then Everything Unraveled
by Jennifer SturmanDelia Truesdale's life has just been turned upside down. Her mom has mysteriously vanished, and California-bred Delia has been shipped off to a strange new world: New York City. There, she shuttles between her two aunts -- one a downtown bohemian, the other an Upper East Side ice queen -- while adjusting to her new prep school and trying not to fall for the wrong boy. But Delia knows her mom is way too organized to fall off the face of the earth, and Delia is determined to get to the bottom of her disappearance. Along the way, Delia might just learn that the wrong boy can be the right boy, and that some secrets -- especially the dangerous ones -- were never meant to be unraveled.
And Then Everything Unraveled (Point Ser.)
by Jennifer SturmanMeg Cabot called this rich, witty YA mystery about a girl, her missing mother, and New York City "a delight...pure fun."Delia Truesdale has no idea her life's about to change forever. She's too busy enjoying the California summer. Her internet tycoon mother, T.K. Truesdale, is out of town, and that means Delia can spend all her time at the beach, surfing. That is, until everything unravels.Her mother suddenly goes missing, and everyone thinks she's dead - excpet Delia, who knows T.K.'s way too organized to simply disappear. But Delia's still sent to New York to live with her two aunts - a downtown bohemian and an uptown ice queen.
And Then Forever (Fortune's Island #1)
by Shirley JumpWelcome to Fortune's Island, where the only rule is to follow your heart.Love is an extravagance Darcy Williams can't afford. She prefers the simple life, which includes waitressing at The Love Shack and avoiding temptation. But when a forbidden part of her past steps off the ferry, her safe, guarded existence is turned upside down.Kincaid Foster has never gotten over his first love. When he sees the wild, beautiful blonde again, dancing her way around The Love Shack, the memories of Darcy's soft skin, gentle touch, and heated kisses come rushing back. As the privileged son of a wealthy family, Kincaid was too young to stand up to his overbearing father when he and Darcy were together. Now, he's back on the island--free of the family shackles--and the chiseled, big-time lawyer wants a second chance.But, Darcy made a promise to keep a secret from Kincaid--a secret that is now a six-year-old girl who looks just like her daddy. If Kincaid finds out about their daughter, Darcy could lose everything. But, she can't resist the man who stole her heart all those years ago. And it doesn't take long before both of them realize that anything can happen on a hot summer night.
And Then He Kissed Her
by Laura Lee GuhrkeAn expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation most seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken . . .