note: Deacon King Kong, recommended above!] And if we want to enjoy our leisure time on beaches, maybe we should acknowledge the complex and unjust histories of all those who'd like to do the same, but simply cannot." This format is especially appealing with our attention spans pulled in so many different directions at once. —Cheryl, general manager, "I am blown away by this story about two sisters, Cheyenne and Livy, their idiosyncratic family, and their attempts at Figuring It All Out. but if you want to get to know where his story began, pick up The Color of Water. Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2014. The writing and story line was improved on "An Independent Woman," as compared to the previous book. "Another student, at one point, forces a confrontation with Wallace, accusing him of misogyny — an allegation blatantly fortified by racism — and Wallace doesn’t respond, but instead thinks, 'The most unfair part of it … is that when you tell white people that something is racist, they hold it up to the light and try to discern if you are telling the truth.' Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019. This new book is a must-have for any library and an important companion to Liliʻuokalani's autobiography, Hawaiʻi's Story By Hawaiʻi's Queen." —Christian Vega, events coordinator, "Although this doesn't feel like a normal summer for traditional beach reads, it also doesn't feel like a normal election year — all the more reason why people of all ages should flock to The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert. Women are natural leaders, she says, and you can tap into your potential to create a seismic shift in your professional life—and excel in work and family. These essays transcend genre and become something else entirely — a reliquary of self-love and becoming." It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. She also fights for her right to exist as a queer, autistic, and gender non-confirming Black person. ", "Provides an action plan to help new mothers cope with anxiety.". This wickedly smart manifesto encourages women to reject 'self-improvery' and instead learn to appreciate and flaunt our complex, if flawed, human selves, turning our backs on the the nonstop cultural and societal pressures to improve ourselves. —Douglas Riggs, bookseller, "This is a gem of a book. Ⓒ 2020 About, Inc. (Dotdash) — All rights reserved. One-by-one, Hollis busts the excuses (read: lies) you’ve been feeding yourself that have kept you from achieving big things and gives you a solid plan for what you have to do to help you realize your goals and ambitions. I love this writer and her stories." With seedy style and beautifully disorienting language, this book focuses on the transference of memories, both as a sort of drug, and as a means to vicariously attempt to steal the talent of others. When a mysterious, attractive man moves into the neighborhood, Patricia thinks she may have just found a real life monster, and she gets the adventure she's been looking for, whether or not she wants it." From novels and textbooks to calendars and coloring books, shop the best indie bookstore in the world Shop Now. Brilliant and beloved Hawaiʻi historian, David W. Forbes, carefully transcribed the Queen's diaries — sourced from papers seized in 1895 by the Territory of Hawaiʻi, after the American-backed illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi in 1893. In fact, it’s so highly regarded that therapists use it as a guide to teach their patients. I spent every spare moment I had devouring this book, as I was pulled further into the troubling — but disturbingly believable —world Szpara created. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. This is the last book in the six-book series of the Lavette family saga. It's necessary work, a novel that felt like a distant relative of the all-time great novel Revolutionary Road: The Shame is just as exacting and defiant, and at times, as existentially gutting. So they decide to go back to the sleepy town of Blyton Hills as adults in the '90s to see if they can discover the truth. —Anna Garceau, bookseller and barista, "On the day she was abducted, Annie O'Sullivan, a 32-year-old realtor, had three goals — sell a house, forget about a recent argument with her mother, and be on time for dinner with her ever-patient boyfriend. Pair it with Geekerella, the first in the series, and Bookish and the Beast, the new one coming this August!" Para saber mais sobre nossa política de cookies, acesse link. —Melanie Cade, owner, "Patsy is the intriguing tale of a young Jamaican woman who has finally received her dream of a visa to America. I loved this book". That's Why I Left. In this follow-up from the mega-popular "Girl, Wash Your Face," Rachel Hollis takes her she’s-your-bff style of writing to a new level. I promise!" Not Happening is a brilliant combination of insight and hilarity. Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014. Ao continuar com a navegação em nosso site, você aceita o uso de cookies. Howard Fast pulled everything together beautifully, and the ending of this book was just as it should be. More than that, she sets out an action plan. Something went wrong. Our members help us keep our quality news free and available for all. I love all of Howard Fast's works. Ready to embrace your what if? Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014. —Cat Bock, buyer and inventory manager, "This book was such a fun ride! After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. If you feel like you’re drowning in people-pleasing, unable to say no, and are having a hard time finding your talents and then singing them at the top of your lungs, Hollis will help you shed what’s holding you back. Barbara now discovers the unexpected delights of finding love in her later years, even as she encounters the most daunting obstacle of her life. The truth doesn't always set you free." Waite has created a Victorian world that I would be thrilled to live in, and I can't wait to read her next book, Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows, which comes out July 28th! Over ten years we see Patsy grapple with the harsh realities of being an undocumented immigrant in America and Tru’s struggles with being left behind in Kingston. Davey is an artist, photographer, writer and filmmaker, and the book takes on the quality of exactly what the title infers — blurbs on index cards, perfect for picking up and putting down. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. There's a problem loading this menu right now. Know My Name by Chanel Miller. —Gigi L., bookseller, "Charming, sweet, quirky, and earnest, The House in the Cerulean Sea is a total comfort read that is perfect for summer! Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading An Independent Woman: A Novel (Lavette Family Saga Book 6). An Independent Woman: A Novel (Lavette Family Saga Book 6) - Kindle edition by Fast, Howard. The detail given to describing both embroidery and the stars made me want to learn more about both. Teen detectives solve a mystery in 1977, but as they grow up, they all begin running from demons that they can trace back to that summer. And unlike a lot of cyberpunk, this book has not become dated as the years pass — the story is still fresh and plausible. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. “You’re going to have to let go of old, limiting beliefs and cling to your decision to create the life you desire like your life depends on it,” she writes. The ending is satisfying without being saccharine. —Isis Asare, founder/CEO, "This is a book that needs to be required reading for youth and adults alike. Reynolds and Kendi tell the hard (HARD) story of how racism began in America. The von Hasenberg sisters are an incredibly strong group of women, confident in their own intelligence and abilities, and working to make the next generation of leaders kinder and more just than the ones that came before." —Chris, grunt, "Block Seventeen is a stunning debut novel by a fresh new voice in American literature. By tenderly and expertly looking at the sacrifices women make — as well as the complexities of class and color, immigration and identity — Dennis-Benn has produced a precise and achingly beautiful piece of work. That's Why I Left." Keep this book around, because odds are, someone you know will need it. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. I also agree with the reviewer who said she read the whole series again in anticipation of the release of the final book. 46 Books About Women Who Changed The World. En inglés, eso sí. From pulp sci-fi to a queer graphic memoir to a political deep-dive, these are some of our favorite booksellers' favorite reads.