When I read a book that is only 52 pages, I’m not really looking for much depth, but more of just a cute story to distract me from life for a little while and this book accomplished that. Santa’s Naughty Helper’s a cute short story. Little does he suspect that Santa’s naughty little helper might be just the man to make all his Christmas dreams come true in a holiday friends-to-lovers romance that progresses from sweet to spicy for two sexy lawyers.įirst Edition published by Torquere Press, 2012. When his attempts to instigate something with Kevin fail, Erik accepts the dinner invitation of his secret admirer. But as Christmas approaches, he realizes he doesn’t want a mystery man he wants his best friend, Kevin. The anonymity of the exchange gives him the chance to let Erik know someone is interested, so Kevin turns the gift into a game: twelve days of presents, each more suggestive, culminating with a Christmas Eve meeting-if Kevin finds the courage to see it through!Įrik is intrigued by his secret Santa, who has given him something to look forward to during the holidays for the first time in years. Kevin has pined for his friend for a long time, but he fears ruining their working relationship if Erik doesn’t return his feelings. Shy lawyer Kevin Anderson is presented with an unexpected opportunity when he draws hunky litigator Erik Wilson’s name for their office’s secret holiday gift exchange.
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Don’t worry, this is not a spoiler, it’s told in the prologue. Taking place in The Banished Lands where the God War-which broke the world in the first place-happened in the far away past, a prophecy foretold that the ancient war is coming back anyone with the knowledge of the prophecy must unite to prevent the destruction that the war will cause the opposite side will unite to achieve the chaos. What this theme requires to reach greatness has always been a touch of creativity, to make the story unique, make it the author’s own story to share and this, John Gwynne did phenomenally. It’s my favorite kind of story it’s the essence of the majority of epic fantasy books, video games, and movies. Will I ever get bored with it? No, never. Has this theme been done before in the past? Yes, more than a million times already. As the story progressed, the story evolved darker gradually while keeping the theme ‘Good vs Evil’ at its heart. What started out as a simple classic tale of Good vs Evil ended up being not as simple as I thought. Do you ever have this feeling, just after you finished reading the first book of a series, you knew immediately there’s a huge potential for the series to become one of your favorite series of all time? Malice, the first book in The Faithful and the Fallen quartet by John Gwynne is one of those rare cases for me. 21-36, "it now seems almost impossible that the author was in fact the Jesuit Jean-Pierre de Caussade" as "nothing in de Caussade's biography would suggest that this man was the author of a famous treatise" and the style of letters of spiritual direction that can genuinely be attributed to de Caussade "is far removed from the lyricism" marking it. However, according to research on The Treatise on Abandonment to Divine Providence, discussed in a paper by Dominique Salin SJ, emeritus professor at the Faculty of Theology at the Centre S vres, published in The Way, 46/2 (Apr 2007), pp. Some material ascribed to him was first published in 1861 by Henri Rami re under the title " L'Abandon la providence divine". During this time and after he left Nancy, he wrote letters of instruction to the nuns. He was spiritual director to the Nuns of the Visitation in Nancy, France, from 1733 to 1740. Jean Pierre de Caussade Caussade was born in Cahors, now in Lot, France. He is especially known for the work ascribed to him, Abandonment to Divine Providence, and also his work with the Nuns of the Visitation in Nancy, France. Jean Pierre de Caussade (7 March 1675 - 8 December 1751) was a French Jesuit priest and writer. I lean over, sticking my tongue out and touching it to Macy’s while Krista takes a picture, laughing.Ĭarley plops down beside us, but slides off the bench, falling to her ass on the grass and the two of us drop with her. “Yeah,” I agree, when I have no desire to hear him tell me for the tenth time this is a bad idea. He turns to me, an overwrought expression on his face. “Not right now, your brother’s coming out in a minute.” I chuckle, turning into the terminal that leads to the pickup line. It’s of the girls walking, a near empty bottle at Krista’s lips. He lifts the phone for me to glance at the screen.Ī picture of the inside of a liquor store bag full of junk food and a bottle of Hennessey, he scrolls up to show the other one that came with it. With a sigh, he pulls it from his pocket, frowning at the screen. He shakes his head, blowing out a long breath. “Tell me what?” I ask, merging over and turning down the road that leads to the airport. “I like Demi, and I care about her, but no.” He trails off, and I cut a glance his way.Ī heavy tension lines his eyes, and he curses under his breath. I’m happy with Krista and plan to follow her ass around like a little bitch after graduation.” He laughs lightly. His answer is instant and I breathe a sigh of relief. “You got a thing for her?” I ask him point blank. Sometimes all you have to do is open your eyes and realize it found you first. You don’t have to be looking to find the best fucking thing for you. Marie de France was unusual, though not unique, in being a highly educated woman in the late twelfth century. The second text by Marie is a set of stories of chivalry and romance, known as the Lais, starting on folio 118r. These too are in French. In the epilogue to the Fables, Marie places herself in a long line of translators, pointing out that Aesop’s Fables were translated from Greek into Latin, and that King Alfred had then had them translated into English. Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, French was the dominant language of the English ruling elite. Over the page, she addresses a ‘Count William’, who she flatters as the most valiant count in the kingdom, and for whom she claims to have translated the Fables from English into rhyming French. Marie appears to have worked for members of the English court, and her stories are set in Normandy and Brittany, regions governed by the kings of England. In the twelfth century, France meant the area around Paris that we would now call the Île-de-France, and large parts of modern-day France were ruled by the kings of England. On the final line of this page, at the end of the Fables, Marie tells us: ‘Marie ai nun si sui de Fnce’ ('Marie is my name and I am of France'). 6/29/2023 0 Comments The tiger mom book"I had a tough childhood, but a happy one," she tells The Telegraph. Lulu, the younger child who's now a sophomore at Harvard, was always a bit more rebellious. They did have high expectations of me, but because they had the confidence that I could do amazing things. It was always unequivocally clear in my mind that my parents were on my side, no matter what. I am not scared of my mom and never have been. I remember my childhood as happy," Sophia, now a law student at Yale and a second lieutenant in the US Army, tells The Telegraph. "Everyone talks about my mother threatening to throw my toys on the fire, but the funny thing is that was not a major memory. The sisters spoke to The Telegraph this month, opening up about their upbringing and saying that they would raise their children the same way. The sisters are now speaking out five years after their mother's book caused a media firestorm, as a " Today" show segment from Friday morning noted, citing a recent article in The Telegraph. The Chua-Rubenfeld sisters are the subject of the elder Chua's 2011 parenting memoir " The Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother," where she describes her unrelenting parenting style in brutally honest terms. It's something that Amy Chua's kids, 19-year-old Lulu Chua-Rubenfeld and her 23-year-old sister, Sophia, know well. What's it like to be raised by a "Tiger Mom"? 6/29/2023 0 Comments East of eden oprahI was inspired to start Oprah’s Book Club 25 years ago after a producer at The Oprah Winfrey Show-Alice McGee-and I began exchanging favorite books and discussing what we thought of them. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to all the brilliant minds over the decades who have led me to conclude: There is no best life without books. And then there are the writers who opened my eyes to new cultures or new ideas, like Eckhart Tolle, Isabel Wilkerson, and John Steinbeck. I can’t count the number of aha moments I’ve had while reading: Through authors who became my touchstones- Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, to start-I realized over and over again that I’m not alone, that others have gone through similar things to what I had. They’ve helped me see and understand the world and myself. From the time I was a little girl, books have guided me. You’ve heard me say many times that authors are my rock stars. This story is a member-exclusive for Oprah Daily Insiders. The difference between the two is that chapter books are usually shorter, illustrated, and about less complex topics. They will overlap in themes like friendship and family or animals and identity. (As you probably can guess.) I read ALL the books and share the best of the best with you.įourth graders are leaving chapter books and entering the world of younger middle grade books. Who am I to recommend good books to young readers? I’m a former teacher and teacher trainer with a Master’s Degree in Education, a teaching license, a Bachelor’s in English, and a parent of two. They’re in every genre and are about many different themes and topics that appeal to kids in this upper elementary grade. These books for 9-year-old boys and girls in 4th grade are book recommendations that I’ve personally read and reviewed. Find the best chapter books and middle grade books for 4th graders. 6/28/2023 0 Comments Legendborn tracy deonnBree meets Nick’s dad, Davis, and learns Nick is the heir of the legendary Arthur. The candidates take magical Oaths in the woods. Nick reluctantly accepts.īree joins a tournament to become a Squire and meets other candidates: some are kind to her and others make racist comments. Bree goes to the Lodge and demands Nick help her unravel the mystery surrounding her mom’s death by sponsoring her to join the Order. With her memory intact, she identifies the Lodge of the Order of the Round Table. The next morning, Bree resists Sel’s mesmer. He takes her to a house where she is healed by William and again mesmered by Sel. Bree’s mentor Nick tracks her down and they encounter another magical creature, which hurts Bree as Nick kills it. The cops arrive and take Alice and Bree back to their dorm at Sel’s command.ĭue to this, the Dean of Students says Bree and Alice must have peer mentors. Sel and a girl named Tor fight this creature after Sel mesmered (magically hypnotized) everyone but Bree, who is immune. Their friend Charlotte invites them to a cliff-diving party where they meet her boyfriend Evan.īree meets Sel and sees a monster. Three months later, Bree is at UNC Chapel Hill’s Early College program with her best friend Alice Chen. A cop tells Bree that her mom died in a car crash. 6/28/2023 0 Comments Fast connection megan ericksonPomegranate Guacamole | Walter Station Pomegranate Gose – Traditional Gose Style at just 5.4% with light body, slightly fruity with a hint of saltiness. Jeremy Deconcini, Founder of Motosonoara Brewing Company Jim Erickson, Owner of Walter Station Brewery Megan Greenwood, Founder of Greenwood Brewing Company Michael Marquess, Founder and CEO of Mother Road Brewing Company We’ll be having a four-course meal prepared by SanTan’s Culinary Team paired with unique brews from our panelists’ breweries!Īnthony Canecchia, Founder of SanTan Brewing Company Learn about some of the most influential breweries from around the state with panelists from Tucson, Phoenix, Chandler, and Flagstaff! Have you always wanted to learn more about the local breweries here in Arizona? Now you can! Join us and our four other panelists on Feb 16h at SanTan Gardens for a roundtable discussion that’s open to everyone! We will be asking our panelists various questions about the industry and their breweries throughout the afternoon. |