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The Best Story
by Eileen Spinelli Anne WilsdorfThe best story is one that comes from the heart The library is having a contest for the best story, and the quirky narrator of this story just has to win that rollercoaster ride with her favorite author! But what makes a story the best? Her brother Tim says the best stories have lots of action. Her father thinks the best stories are the funniest. And Aunt Jane tells her the best stories have to make people cry. A story that does all these things doesn't seem quite right, though, and the one thing the whole family can agree on is that the best story has to be your own. Image descriptions present.
Best Summer Ever: Enjoy your best summer ever with million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author Heidi Swain
by Heidi SwainSummer is in full swing when Daisy drives back into Wynmouth in her almost-clapped-out car, having left both her most recent job and the man her parents thought she was going to marry. Coming home could be just what she needs to move her life on. At Wynbrook Manor, things are in disarray. Owner Algy isn&’t getting any younger, and Daisy&’s mum Janet, housekeeper at the manor, spends her days running around after him, while Daisy&’s dad Robin, the gardener, has been let down by the person he had lined up to take care of the new cut-flower garden. As Daisy tries to find her place at Wynbrook and in the village, she&’s drawn to summer visitor Josh. But when he turns out to be not the person he appears to be, will the spark between them fizzle out? And with it, the chances of this turning into the best summer ever?
The Best Supernatural Tales of Arthur Conan Doyle
by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleHow often have I said to you that when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. -- Sherlock HolmesWhen Holmes wearied of mundane Victorian reality, he reached for the cocaine; his creator Doyle reached beyond reality, to the occult mystery world as real to him as a hansom cab--so real that it became part of his fiction. It is no surprise that in the year "A Study in Scarlet" appeared (1887), this versatile writer was reading seriously in spiritualism, attending séances, and had already written some of the thrilling tales in this book. The Best Supernatural Tales of Arthur Conan Doyle gathers together for the first time in an American edition the fifteen finest short stories in this genre by the master storyteller. Relative to his vast literary output, Doyle wrote comparatively few stories dealing specifically with spiritualism, Egyptian magic, psychometry, and other occult domains he knew so thoroughly -- and these scattered stories, skeptically dismissed or simply buried beneath the mass of his detective, historical, sports, medical, and other pieces, have yet to receive their due as superior or typical examples of his narrative power. The polymath Doyle has recourse to many twilit borderline realms of the beyond in these stories which appeared in various periodicals from 1880 to 1921. "The Bully of Brocas Court" gives a new slant to the Victorian ghost story in one of Doyle's favorite settings, the world of boxing. "The Captain of the Polestar" recalls the weird northern backdrop of the author's whaling adventures; "The Brown Hand" deals in body-soul bondage with a touch of the East. Two hackle-raising histories, "Lot No. 249" and "The Ring of Thoth," depend on the riddle of Egyptian mummy lore; "The Leather Funnel" and "The Silver Hatchet" involve psychometry, a material object's retention of an aura or memory of its past, which a sensitive being can "replay" through dreams. And then there is "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement," Doyle's speculative solution to the Marie Celeste conundrum, which was vehemently denounced when published (anonymously) because it seemed so true and so terrible. Doyle readers, students of the occult, and anyone who loves an imaginative tale will wish to experience, through these obscure, rarely reprinted stories, what was personally so close to their author.
Best Supporting Role
by Sue MargolisSue Margolis's "sexy British romp[s]" (USA Today) have captivated readers who enjoy an "irreverent, sharp-witted look at love and dating" (Houston Chronicle). Now she returns with a novel about a suddenly single mom whose life needs a lift. When her gambling addict husband died, Sarah Green was left penniless--and with two children to raise. Since then, she's been desperate to keep her professional and personal lives on firm financial footing. And what could be safer than dating an accountant and working at a non-emergency crime help line? But then Sarah's aunt dies, leaving Sarah her once famous--now flailing--lingerie shop. With her fashion background, Sarah reluctantly decides to make a go of it, even if that means breaking up with her too-prudent boyfriend over the risk. Suddenly Sarah finds herself falling for Hugh, the handsome struggling actor she hired to renovate her new boutique, and entering a prestigious lingerie competition. Taking chances has never been her forte, but the built-in support of family and friends could give her the boost she's been looking for....
The Best Tailor in Pinbaue
by Eymard ToledoThe first book written and illustrated by Eymard Toledo shows one boy's pluck when his beautiful town is ruined by the arrival of a gray, dusty factory.Uncle Flores is the best tailor in the small river town of Pinbaue in Brazil. He used to make beautiful dresses and colorful costumes for the carnival, but nowadays he only makes gray uniforms for the factory workers. The houses are covered with dust from the factory, the river water is murky, and everything is drab. Edinho, his nephew, comes by every day after school to help cut and iron the cloth and listen to his uncle's stories. The best ones begin with "Once upon a time...." But when the factory tells Uncle Flores they don't need his uniforms anymore, Edinho comes up with an ingenious idea to get his uncle back to work and make everyone in town happier and brighter. Soon Uncle Flores's house is the most popular one in town.... In The Best Tailor in Pinbauê a small act of beauty in the midst of environmental degradation reminds young readers of their own agency and of the life-affirming strength of family and community.
The Best Tales of Hoffmann
by E. T. HoffmannE. T. A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) was perhaps one of the two or three greatest of all writers of fantasy. His wonderful tales, translated into many languages and adapted into numerous stage works, have delighted readers for a century and a half. They open our eyes to an extraordinary world of fantasy, poetry, and the supernatural. Remarkable characters come vividly to life. With exciting speed, Hoffmann moves from the firm ground of reality to ambiguity, mystery, and romance. His imaginativeness is unsurpassed, and his handling of allegory, symbolism, and mysticism is unusually skillful. These qualities make his tales some of the most stimulating and enjoyable in the world's literature. They can be read on many levels of enjoyment; as exciting fiction brilliantly told, as a fascinating statement of many of the major concerns of the Romantic era, and as a culmination of German Romantic literature. This collection contains ten of his best tales: "The Golden Flower Pot," "Automata," "A New Year's Eve Adventure," "Nutcracker and the King of Mice," "The Sand-Man," "Rath Krespel," "Tobias Martin, Master Cooper, and His Men," "The Mines of Falun," "Signor Formica," and "The King's Betrothed."
Best Tales of the Apocalypse
by D. L. SnellFourteen of the best horrifying tales of the end of the world, collected in one anthology.Best Tales of the Apocalypse is full of the best short stories and novellas of the sub-genre. There are gods and monsters, Lovecraftian creatures and viruses that wipe out life as we know it. Read about colliding continents, nuclear war, and technology gone awry with darker, more insidious things you haven’t yet imagined.Edited by D. L. Snell and Bram Stoker Award–winner Joe McKinney, this collection contains 14 shattering tales by some of the genre’s first and final scribes. Here, the world doesn’t just end once. These are the horsemen, the trumpeting angels. Their words are the bowls of wrath, dumped again and again. This is the book that’s been centuries in the making. The Final Book. And the choir’s singing one last Psalm. The End is the best part.Featuring works from:Joe McKinney, Tim Curran, J.F. Gonzalez, Michael Oliveri, David Conyers, Lee Moan, Rebecca Day, Derek J. Goodman, Lyn C.A. Gardner, Ian Randal Strock, Michael Sellars, Dario CirielloDaniel R. Robichaud, Ian Rogers, and Patrice Sarath.
The Best Teacher Ever (Little Critter)
by Mercer MayerLittle Critter has the best teacher around. Miss Kitty even makes math class fun! Join Little Critter as he searches for the perfect gift to show Miss Kitty just how special she is to him!
The Best Teacher in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)
by Katharine KenahThis heartfelt story shows the difference a good teacher can make in a student’s life!Luna has the best teacher in second grade. Mr. Hopper loves the midnight sky almost as much as Luna does, but the rest of the class isn’t on the same page. They won’t listen to her ideas for the Family Night program—until something goes unexpectedly wrong! With a nudge from Mr. Hopper, Luna shares her plan, which just might save the show.From the team that wrote and illustrated The Best Seat in Second Grade and The Best Chef in Second Grade, this appealing story will appeal to all second graders, as well as their parents, caregivers, and, especially, teachers!This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.
The Best Teacher in the World
by Bernice Chardiet Grace MaccaroneBunny is picked by Ms. Darcy to deliver a note to Mrs. Walker.
The Best Test Prep for the GRE Literature in English Test (2nd edition)
by James S. Malek Thomas C. Kennedy Bernadette Brick Pauline Beard Robert LiftigIncludes three full-length exams with detailed explanations modeled after the actual GRE in Literature in English. Presents questions based on various works of English and American literature of all periods. Also includes a comprehensive review, glossary of literary terms, overview of literary criticism, and a suggested reading list.
The Best Thanksgiving Ever (Sweet Valley Kids #34)
by Francine Pascal Molly Mia StewartJessica and Elizabeth Wakefield's parents want them to help them serve Thanksgiving dinner at a shelter for the homeless, but their friend Suzie Nichols tells them it's a horrible place. How does Suzie know so much about the shelter? Is there something she's not telling the twins?
The Best Thanksgiving Ever
by Teddy SlaterA sweet story about the importance of family, being thankful, and love--as told by a family of turkeys, with a hilarious surprise at the end!"It's late in November, the blue sky is clear,and Thanksgiving Day is finally here.So many hugs and so many kisses.So many 'Happy Thanksgiving' wishes."A family gathers to celebrate all that they're grateful for. But wait, there's a twist! This funny, rhyming read-aloud story features turkeys who celebrate Thanksgiving! The Turkey clan arrives from all over the world, excited for their annual feast. But what will they eat?It turns out everyone is thankful . . . for Thanksgiving corn!
The Best That You Can Do: Stories
by Amina GautierWinner of the 2023 Soft Skull-Kimbilio Publishing Prize, a collection of short stories that elaborate the realities of a diasporic existence, split identities, and the beautiful potency of meaningful connectionsPrimarily told from the perspective of women and children in the Northeast who are tethered to fathers and families in Puerto Rico, these stories explore the cultural confusion of being one person in two places—of having a mother who wants your father and his language to stay on his island but sends you there because you need to know your family. Loudly and joyfully filled with Cousins, Aunts, Grandparents, and budding romances, these stories are saturated in summer nostalgia, and place readers at the center of the table to enjoy family traditions and holidays: the resplendent and universal language of survival for displaced or broken families.Refusing to shy away from dysfunction, loss, obligation, or interrogating Black and Latinx heritages &“If we flip the channels fast enough, we can turn almost anyone Puerto Rican, blurring black and white into Boricua.&” Gautier's stories feature New York neighborhoods made of island nations living with seasonal and perpetual displacement. Like Justin Torres&’ We the Animals, or Quiara Alegria Hudes&’ My Broken Language, it&’s the characters-in-becoming—flanked by family and rich with detail—that animate each story with special frequencies, especially for readers grappling split-identities themselves.
The Best Thing About Leaving is Coming Back: There comes a day in your life when you must decide whether you want to be right or be at ease
by Albert EspinosaThere comes a day in your life when you must decide whether you want to be right or be at ease. ALBERT ESPINOSA is back with a beautiful story about memories, forgiveness, and love that takes place on April 23, the day of books and roses, between Barcelona and the islands of Ischia and Menorca.
The Best Thing Ever
by Melissa FaganMuzi loves to build with his toys. But when he leaves them behind to travel to uGogo’s house, he discovers something very special about the world. And he learns something new about himself. Lauren Nel (illustrator), Stefania Origgi (designer).
The Best Thing For You
by Annabel LyonAnnabel Lyon's debut book of fiction, Oxygen, "left the country's literary elite breathless" (Elm Street magazine). Now, in The Best Thing for You, Lyon has taken her tough, unflinching style to new heights and all the anticipation is rewarded. Here, in three novellas, Lyon reveals the potential for darkness that lurks behind even the most perfect-seeming veneer. In the first novella, "No Fun," a middle-class family in present-day Vancouver is thrown into turmoil when their teenage son is charged in connection with the beating of a disabled man. In "The Goldberg Metronome," a young couple discovers an antique metronome taped up and hidden under a sink in their new apartment. Its dark past weaves a story that crosses centuries and continents. Then, in the stunning title novella, a riveting and layered film-noirish piece set in wartime 1940s Vancouver, a housewife in her twenties plots and carries out her husband's murder with sang-froid, with the help of her lover, a young grocery-store clerk. Later, the son of the insurance agent who loses his job over the woman's claim must deal with his family's financial downfall as he nurses his own obsession with her crime and its connection to the music in his head. Lyon draws us in with her vivid characters and sharp, highly charged prose and holds us in the worlds she creates. Along the way, she challenges the fragile illusion of goodness in our lives. Once again Annabel Lyon has demonstrated herself to be one of Canada's boldest, most exciting new voices.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Best Thing That Never Happened To Me
by Laura Tait Jimmy RiceEveryone remembers their first love.Holly certainly remembers Alex. But she decided ten years ago that love wasn’t about mix tapes and seizing the moment – though she’s not exactly sure it’s about secret dates with your boss, either.But what if the feelings never really went away?Alex wants to make every moment of his new job count. It’s a fresh start in a big city, and he’s almost certain that moving to London has nothing to do with Holly. Almost.How do you know if it was meant to be… or never meant to happen at all?A brilliantly funny, feel-good story of first love, second chances and everything inbetween, perfect for fans of romantic comedies like Love Actually, Notting Hill and Bridget Jones.
The Best Things: The joyous Sunday Times bestseller to hug your heart
by Mel GiedroycCould the worst day of Sally Parker's life be the best thing that ever happened to her?THE DELICIOUSLY WARM AND LIFE-AFFIRMING NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-LOVED MEL GIEDROYC'A real treat. I enjoyed it HUGELY' MARIAN KEYES'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON'This book is a riot! Delicious in its detail. Had me wincing and laughing all the way along' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart' RICHARD ROPER'Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read' JO BRAND'A warm contemporary fable bursting with colourful characters and comic energy' DAILY MAIL'A warm, honest and humorous look at a family and what really matters in life. Brimming with hilarious scenes and one-liners, it is also a redemptive book, and one of hope' WOMAN & HOMESally Parker had a morbid fear of big social events and it was for this reason that she was crouching down low in the shoe section of her wardrobe...Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself.All she wants to do is lie down.Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children have gone feral. And now the bailiffs are at the door.What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out?Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody.Most of all herself.A big-hearted story of a family on the brink, The Best Things is a life-affirming tale of failing, falling and finding a way back up.(P)2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Best Things: The Sunday Times Top Five Bestseller
by Mel GiedroycSally Parker's family has lost it all... But can they find what matters?'I enjoyed it HUGELY. A real treat' MARIAN KEYES*** LONGLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2021 ***TREAT YOURSELF TO THE DELICIOUSLY WARM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-LOVED MEL GIEDROYC. 'This book is a riot! Delicious in its detail' SOPHIE KINSELLA'The Best Things is funny and fresh. No soggy bottoms here' CLARE MACKINTOSH'A warm, honest and humorous look at a family and what really matters in life. Brimming with hilarious scenes and one-liners, it is also a redemptive book, and one of hope' WOMAN & HOME'Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read' JO BRAND'I enjoyed it so, so much - a brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart' RICHARD ROPER'A warm contemporary fable bursting with colourful characters and comic energy' DAILY MAILSally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself.All she wants to do is lie down.Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children are running wild. And now the bailiffs are at the door.What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out?Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody.Most of all herself.A big-hearted story of a family on the brink, The Best Things is a life-affirming tale of failing, falling and finding a way back up.REAL READERS ADORED AND RELISHED THE BEST THINGS...'This book is everything I would have expected from the wonderful Mel Giedroyc. Funny and touching*****''I could hear Mel reading this book! Terrific characters. Very entertaining *****''Some very funny and clever writing. The final chapter might make your eyes leaky *****''One of the best things I've read this year. Please read it *****''I felt like Mel was reading this into my ear. A very human story. I was left with the warm fuzzys at the end****''A comedy that would make a brilliant film or sitcom. The Parker family are a chaotic, loveable bunch''I zipped through it with many an accompanying titter, the occasional chortle and the odd unladylike snort. A nice piece of escapism, so needed at this time ****''Warm, interesting, clever and funny, as well as poignant at times. A brave heroine, a cast of strong characters and a page-turner of a story *****''Glorious storytelling, this is a rich comedic feast of domesticity. Excellent characters. Kept me gripped throughout. It's going to be a big hit *****'
The Best Things: The joyous Sunday Times bestseller to hug your heart
by Mel GiedroycENJOY THIS WARM HUG OF A READ FROM BELOVED NATIONAL TREASURE AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR MEL GIEDROYC'I enjoyed it HUGELY. A real treat' MARIAN KEYES'A brilliant cast of characters and properly funny!' GRAHAM NORTON'Exactly like Mel herself: engaging, uproarious and gleeful. A stonking good read' JO BRAND__________A big-hearted story of a family on the brink and a mother scrambling to hold everyone up. Sally Parker is struggling to find the hero inside herself.All she wants to do is lie down.Her husband Frank has lost his business, their home and their savings, in one fell swoop. Their bank cards are being declined. The children are running wild. And now the bailiffs are at the door.What does an ordinary woman do when the bottom falls out?Sally Parker is about to surprise everybody. Most of all herself.__________SHORTLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2021'A warm contemporary fable bursting with colourful characters and comic energy' DAILY MAIL'This book is a riot! Delicious in its detail' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Funny and fresh. No soggy bottoms here' CLARE MACKINTOSH'A warm, honest and humorous look at a family and what really matters in life. Brimming with hilarious scenes, it is also a redemptive book, and one of hope' WOMAN & HOME'Wonderfully warm and uplifting, full of unforgettable characters and so much heart' RICHARD ROPERREAL READERS ADORE THE BEST THINGS...'This book is everything I would have expected from the wonderful Mel Giedroyc. Funny and touching*****''A well written, warm hug of a read. Something much needed in these days of doom and gloom''I could hear Mel reading this book! Terrific characters. Very entertaining *****''A lovely, warm cuddle of a book''One of the best things I've read this year. Please read it *****''I felt like Mel was reading this into my ear. I was left with the warm fuzzys at the end****''Would make a brilliant film or sitcom. The Parker family are a chaotic, loveable bunch''I zipped through it with many an accompanying titter, the occasional chortle and the odd unladylike snort. A nice piece of escapism, so needed at this time ****''Warm, interesting, clever and funny, as well as poignant at times. A brave heroine, a cast of strong characters and a page-turner of a story *****''Glorious storytelling, this is a rich comedic feast of domesticity. Excellent characters. Kept me gripped throughout. *****'
The Best Things in Death
by Lenore AppelhansIn this Memory of After e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other.Having recently saved Level 2 from the Morati and been reunited with her boyfriend, Felicia decides to make up some lost time with Neil before moving on to the mysterious Level 3. In this e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other from their past lives on Earth.
The Best Time of Day
by Eileen SpinelliOn this busy little farm, day begins with a loud crow at sunup, and then there are flapjacks to be flipped, cows to be milked, piggies to feed . . . and in the blink of an eye, it's nighttime. This joyful rhyming celebration of everyday life is just right for bedtime.
The Best Time to Read
by Debbie Bertram Susan BloomThe little boy from The Best Place to Read can now read by himself, and he's looking for an audience. But everyone--his parents, siblings, grandparents, even his dog!--is too busy to hear a story in this fun and lively tale. When our young reader finally settles in to read to his toys, he gets a surprise visit and learns that the best time to read is whenever you have loved ones to listen! With catchy, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, this is the perfect read-aloud-- any time!
The Best Time Travel Stories of the 20th Century
by Harry Turtledove Martin H. GreenbergLEAP INTO THE FUTURE, AND SHOOT BACK TO THE PAST H. G. Wells's seminal short story "The Time Machine," published in 1895, provided the springboard for modern science fiction's time travel explosion. Responding to their own fascination with the subject, the greatest visionary writers of the twentieth century penned some of their finest stories. Here are eighteen of the most exciting tales ever told, including "Time's Arrow" In Arthur C. Clarke's classic, two brilliant physicists finally crack the mystery of time travel-with appalling consequences. "Death Ship" Richard Matheson, author of Somewhere in Time, unveils a chilling scenario concerning three astronauts who stumble upon the conundrum of past and future. "A Sound of Thunder" Ray Bradbury's haunting vision of modern man gone dinosaur hunting poses daunting questions about destiny and consequences. "Yesterday was Monday" If all the world's a stage, Theodore Sturgeon's compelling tale follows the odyssey of an ordinary joe who winds up backstage. "Rainbird" R.A. Lafferty reflects on what might have been in this brainteaser about an inventor so brilliant that he invents himself right out of existence. "Timetipping" What if everyone time-traveled except you? Jack Dann provides some surprising answers in this literary gem. . . . as well as stories by Poul Anderson * L. Sprague de Camp * Jack Finney * Joe Haldeman * John Kessel * Nancy Kress * Henry Kuttner * Ursula K. Le Guin * Larry Niven * Charles Sheffield * Robert Silverberg * Connie Willis By turns frightening, puzzling, and fantastic, these stories engage us in situations that may one day break free of the bonds of fantasy . . . to enter the realm of the future: our future.