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Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
Barley Patch
by Gerald MurnaneBarley Patch takes as its subject the reasons an author might abandon fiction-or so he thinks-forever. Using the form of an oblique self-interrogation, it begins with the Beckettian question "Must I write?" and proceeds to expand from this small, personal query to fill in the details of a landscape entirely unique in world letters, a chronicle of the images from life and fiction that have endured and mingled in the author's mind, as well as the details (and details within details) that they contain. As interested, if not more so, in the characters from his books-finished or unfinished-as with the members of his family or his daily life, the narrator lays bare the act of writing and imagining, finally giving us a glimpse of the mythical place where the characters of fiction dwell before they come into existence in books. In the spirit of Italo Calvino and Georges Perec, Barley Patch is like no other fiction being written today.
A Barlow Lens (Circles #2)
by Elizabeth NobleCircles: Book TwoWhile planning a future with his partner, Val, Wyatt's past refuses to be forgotten. Wyatt's old friend asks him to look into the mysterious death of her uncle in a fire back in 1927, when men were silent, tough, and did not love other men--except when they did. Working with Val, Wyatt digs up clues uncovering the truth behind the tragic school fire and the one responsible. The story of Tom and Philip slowly reveals itself, and Wyatt and Val realize nothing is as simple as they originally believed. As their trail heats up, an old enemy of Wyatt's decides he's waited long enough for revenge. If Wyatt can't tie everything together, history might repeat itself.
The Barman and the Barrister
by PelaamWhen Hayden comes to visit his shy, hardworking cousin Jason, all Jason has in mind is a few days off to enjoy his cousin’s company. To welcome Hayden, Jason decides to take him to Warm Glow and sample their signature liqueur, Shimmer. He’d heard the rumors that Shimmer can be anything and everything in your drink, but Jason isn’t convinced.However, when he meets high-flying barrister Daniel at a casino in Skycity, Jason finds himself acting out of character. Outgoing and flirtatious, he captures Daniel’s attention, and more besides. But there’s a darker side to this new Jason.Will Jason’s lies ruin his chances of happiness with Daniel, or can the truth save him?
Barn
by Debby AtwellFollows the life of a country barn from the late eighteenth-century to the present day.
The Barn
by AviThis moving story historical novel from master storyteller Avi will reach the wide audience it deserves with its beautiful and compelling new cover treatment.Ben is away at school when his father mysteriously falls ill in the spring of 1855. With no adults to help, he and his brother and sister must take over the family farm in Oregon Territory's rugged Willamette Valley. Despite his siblings' doubts, Ben is determined to build the barn Father had planned, in the hope of waking him from his silent, frozen state. But will it be enough?
Barn 8: A Novel
by Deb Olin UnferthAn unforgettably exuberant and potent novel by a writer at the height of her powersTwo auditors for the U.S. egg industry go rogue and conceive a plot to steal a million chickens in the middle of the night—an entire egg farm’s worth of animals. Janey and Cleveland—a spirited former runaway and the officious head of audits—assemble a precarious, quarrelsome team and descend on the farm on a dark spring evening. A series of catastrophes ensues.Deb Olin Unferth’s wildly inventive novel is a heist story of a very unusual sort. Swirling with a rich array of voices, Barn 8 takes readers into the minds of these renegades: a farmer’s daughter, a former director of undercover investigations, hundreds of activists, a forest ranger who suddenly comes upon forty thousand hens, and a security guard who is left on an empty farm for years. There are glimpses twenty thousand years into the future to see what chickens might evolve into on our contaminated planet. We hear what hens think happens when they die. In the end the cracked hearts of these indelible characters, their earnest efforts to heal themselves, and their radical actions will lead them to ruin or revelation.Funny, whimsical, philosophical, and heartbreaking, Barn 8 ultimately asks: What constitutes meaningful action in a world so in need of change? Unferth comes at this question with striking ingenuity, razor-sharp wit, and ferocious passion. Barn 8 is a rare comic-political drama, a tour de force for our time.
The Barn at Gun Lake (The Gun Lake Gang Adventure Series #1)
by Sharon Lamson Johnnie TuitelJohnnie, who has cerebral palsy and is in a wheelchair, finds himself with two challenges: gaining acceptance from his newfound friends and solving an unusual pirating mystery. He does not find his disability to be a handicap, just a challenge to overcome in order to be accepted by the kids in his new town. To join the Gun Lake Gang, he needs to complete an initiation. He must go to the old barn by the lake and bring back something to prove he was there. He stumbles onto a CD-pirating ring while in the barn and the gang decides to find out who is running it. The kids in the gang are realistic. Some of them accept Johnnie, some question his disability, and one boy is uncomfortable with the situation but tries, with reluctance, to accept what Johnnie has to offer.
Barn Blind
by Jane SmileyThe verdant pastures of a farm in Illinois have the placid charm of a landscape painting. But the horses that graze there have become the obsession of a woman who sees them as the fulfillment of every wish: to win, to be honored, to be the best. Her ambition is the galvanizing force in Jane Smiley's first novel, a force that will drive a wedge between her and her family, and bring them all to tragedy. Written with the grace and quiet beauty of her Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, "A Thousand Acres".
The Barn on Half Moon Hill
by Milly JohnsonTHE QUEEN OF FEEL-GOOD FICTION!'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' HeatCariad Williams has been writing to Franco Mezzaluna since they were kids. But he has never written back. And now he has become a famous film star. What's more, he is due to visit Winterworld, the Christmas theme park where Cariad works. The only problem is that she has boasted to her friends that he is her boyfriend and now everyone will find out about her lie... An exclusive short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author to raise funds for the Care for Claire charity.
The Barn Owl
by Maurice BurnsHere is your chance to learn all about barn owls. This is the story of what happens to a barn owl during a year starting in the winter when he almost starves. Watch him hunt for food, deliver prey to his mate while she sits on their eggs and raise owl chicks. The pictures are described.
Barn Owl Rescue
by Nancy DawsonConnor is mad that he has to spend his summer vacation with his cousins. Instead of playing baseball, he has to hang out on a farm! After being dared to go into a grain silo, Connor finds a family of barn owls in trouble. Will Connor and his cousins be able to help these birds before it's too late?
The Barn Rats of Montana – Book 1
by Captain Carl PollockOn a grassy prairie surrounded by mountains lies a barn in northern Montana, home to the Montana Barn Rats. What begins as a beautiful day for Alfonso, Sammy, and Chubbs soon turns into a journey of adventure and challenges. The Montana Barn Rats must face the loss of their home, but that might not be the only trial they encounter today. They may also face the heart-wrenching possibility of losing one of their best friends. Will they find the courage to fight? The Barn Rats of Montana is an exciting adventure filled with friendship, love, hope, and bravery.
Barn Storm (Step into Reading)
by Charles Ghigna Debra GhignaThis comical introduction to cause and effect is ideal for emergent readers, who look for cues in simple rhymed text and bright, bold art as they take their first steps toward reading independently. <P><P> When a twister hits the pond near Farmer Brown’s farm, some very odd things happen. The fish and frogs take flight. They land in some unlikely places—like the barn and the pigs’ trough—setting off an uproarious chain of events that affects the entire farm. Once the weather subsides and the farmer and his family emerge from the storm cellar, they encounter a whole new world, including some unexpected (and four-legged) tenants in their house! <P><P> Step into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child. The program offers five steps to reading success. Children can progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading, no matter what their grade. Every book’s step is printed on the cover and the spine. Each title contains a fun story and is filled with colorful art.
Barnabas Collins (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #6)
by Marilyn RossBarnabas Collins, the 175-year-old vampire who has taken the country by storm comes alive in this new novel of gothic suspense. Your blood will grow cold as you read the never-before-told story of the foggy night in 1899 when Barnabas Collins first arrived at Collinwood. You'll chill to the full horror of the real truth about Barnabas--a secret so terrible that it could not be revealed until now... There are many more gothic horror/romance books in this series based on the classic Dark Shadows television show which aired from 1967-1973. Look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #7. The Secret of Barnabas Collins, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #11. Barnabas Collins Vs the Warlock, #13 Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost, #17. Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost, #18. Barnabas Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin, #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.
Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #13)
by Marilyn RossCollinwood is plagued with a series of menacing events when a ballet troupe arrives there to perform for the summer tourists. One girl in particular, the beautiful Diana Samson, whom Barnabas has come to love, is repeatedly attacked by a mysterious, invisible presence. When the star of the ballet is murdered, everyone is suspect--including Diana and Barnabas. And when several graves are found opened, the old legend of the invisible ghost of Collinwood is revived. As the attacks on Diana continue, Barnabas must find a way to stop them before she is murdered. But will he have to fight a human enemy--or a supernatural force with powers greater than his own? Barnabas Collins and the Mysterious Ghost is the thirteenth in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS." There is plenty of barnabas and Dark Shadows to satisfy any fan of horror fiction or gothic romances in the Bookshare library by Marilyn Ross and others. In the Ross series look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood , #6. Barnabas Collins, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #11. Barnabas Collins Verses the Warlock, #18. Barnabas Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse, with more on the way.
Barnabas Collins in a Funny Vein
by Dan Curtis Productions Inc.Dig the groovy new humor craze that's sweeping the country--inspired by TV's cool ghoul, Barnabas Collins--America's favorite pain in the neck! * Why did Barnabas accept the part in DARK SHADOWS? Because they said he could drink on the job. * Why did Barnabas become a vampire? He failed his blood test. * How does Barnabas open the door to his house? He uses a skeleton key. * Why does Barnabas like to bite airplane pilots? He says they make him high. * Why does Barnabas use make-up when he goes on TV? * These are among the hundreds of jokes about Barnabas Collins the popular and very troubled vampire in the mid 20th century soap opera Dark Shadows. Barnabas played a huge part in popularizing fiction about vampires. If you enjoy gothic stories featuring vampires, witches, werewolves and more, look for the Many Dark Shadows books by Marilyn Ross in the Bookshare library. You will also find additional Dark Shadows fiction and books about the making of the show with background about its stars.
Barnabas Collins Versus the Warlock (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #11)
by Marilyn Ross"David Collins and Amy Jennings, two charming, innocent children are suddenly turned into demons. At first their pranks only annoy Maggie Evans, their governess. But soon she realizes they have become malicious, bent on destroying all at Collinwood. Convinced the children are possessed by a mysterious, supernatural power, and frightened for her life, Maggie turns for help to Barnabas Collins. Will his powers be strong enough to overcome the evil forces that captured the minds of the children before they--and Barnabas--are completely at the mercy of the Devil himself? BARNABAS COLLINS VERSUS THE WARLOCK is the eleventh in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's popular suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS." There are plenty more books in this series based on the classic television show, Dark Shadows. Look for: #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #17. Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost, #18. Barnabas Collins and the Nightmare Assassin , #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride. and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.
Barnabas Goes Swimming: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Royden LeppBarnabas Goes Swimming—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon want to go swimming, but all their friends in the Brookdale Wood are too busy. Peter Pig is busy in the mud and Prickly Paul is busy napping. But Barnabas can always find a reason to thank God for a summer day. This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.
Barnabas Helps a Friend: My First (I Can Read! #My First Shared Reading)
by Royden LeppBarnabas Helps a Friend—Barnabas Bear and Russell Raccoon explore the damage after a storm whips through Brookdale Wood. They want to help Mr. Beaver, whose home was destroyed by a fallen tree. When the little friends find they aren’t strong enough to help, they go out looking for other helpers because “friends always help when trouble comes.” This story focuses on the daily life of Barnabas Bear and his group of friends that live in Brookdale Wood.
Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #17)
by Marilyn Ross"When the jury of which Roger Collins is chairman finds Harriet Barnes guilty of murder, she swears vengeance on the entire Collins family, then kills herself. Soon Celia Dalton, a guest at Collinwood, starts suffering strange spells. Each time she does, someone at Collinwood is violently attacked. Has Harriet Barnes taken over her spirit, making the innocent girl a bloodthirsty killer? Can Barnabas and Quentin save Celia--and the Collins family--from this menace out of the crypt? BARNABAS, QUENTIN AND THE AVENGING GHOST is the seventeenth in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's popular suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS. For a complete list, see page 2 of this book. In The Bookshare library you'll find #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #18. Barnabas Collins and the Nightmare Assassin , #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride, and #23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpion's Curse.
Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #22)
by Marilyn Ross[from the back cover] "Ann and John Hayward's honeymoon at Collinwood slowly turns into a series of nightmares. Soon after their arrival, John, who is recovering from a war injury, falls victim to strange, violent spells. In a fit of irrational jealousy, he accuses his wife of falling in love with Barnabas Collins. Meanwhile, a series of attacks on her life frighten Ann into believing John is trying to kill her. Though tormented by doubts of John's sanity, she believes his warning that Barnabas is a vampire. Ann nevertheless accepts help from Barnabas--and unknowingly becomes the prey to the evil forces at Collinwood!" if you enjoyed this book or you enjoy gothic, somewhat romantic horror, or if you are a fan of the hugely popular Dark Shadows television series of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Look in the Bookshare library for many more books in the Dark Shadows Series by Marilyn Ross including: #3 Strangers At Collinwood, #5 The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #18. Barnabas Collins and the Nightmare Assassin, #20. Barnabas, Quentin and the Witch's Curse and #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, with more on the way.
Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #21)
by Marilyn RossHarriet Turnbridge asks Barnabas Collins for help after her husband, her brother-in-law, and father-in-law are found dead, their throats savagely ripped open. The police insist the killer is a mad beast. Harriet thinks that the phantom recently seen at Collinwood is responsible. Barnabas suspects that Quentin Collins, disguised as a wealthy hippie, is guilty. Where will they find the murderer? In the nightmare world of Harriet's dreams? In the haunted cave beneath the Collins' family cemetery? Or in another century--when witchcraft and demonology threatened Collinwood? Will the evil forces at Collinwood destroy Barnabas Collins, too? Harriet Turnbridge fears for her life as, one by one, the members of her family are brutally murdered. She turns to Barnabas Collins for help. Barnabas and Harriet are close on the trail of the killer when they are tricked into following him into a secret cave far beneath Collinwood. Almost immediately, the only entrance is sealed off, and Barnabas and Harriet are trapped in this grotesque world of ghost-like stalactites and treacherous, bottomless black pools. Will Harriet and Barnabas meet the phantom murderer in this horrible realm of the dead? Or will they escape to face an even deadlier enemy? More gothic horror based on the popular television series, Dark Shadows, await you in the Bookshare collection. Look for #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, #18. Barnabas Collins and the Nightmare Assassin, #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse and #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride, with more on the way.
Barnabas, Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #18)
by Marilyn Ross[from the back cover] "Carolyn Stoddard is knocked unconscious when the sports car she and Barnabas are riding in skids on a patch of ice. She regains consciousness in Collinwood with Barnabas and Quentin Collins at her side--but the year is 1870! And Collinwood is being terrorized by a savage killer. Carolyn likes Quentin and refuses to believe that even in werewolf form he could be the murderer. But even Quentin is convinced of his own guilt. The old family lawyer hires someone to kill him. Several days later, before he can reveal the assassin's name, the lawyer dies. Quentin has signed his own death sentence, marked for death by an unknown killer. BARNABAS, QUENTIN AND THE NIGHTMARE ASSASSIN is the eighteenth in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TV's popular suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS. To spend more time in the gothic atmosphere of Collinwood with characters like Barnabas, quentin, Carolyn, Victoria, Maggie and more, all with their supernatural curses and ill fated romances, read more from Marilyn Ross's Dark Shadows in the Bookshare Library including: #3. Strangers at Collins House , #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins and #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse