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  The Sorochinsk Fair

  Nikolai Gogol

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  Gogol's classic tale of mayhem, mischief, and marriage, inspired by Ukrainian lore, everyday life, and traditional comedy.

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  The Voyage Out

  Virginia Woolf

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  The Voyage Out is the first novel by Virginia Woolf, published in 1915 by Duckworth; and published in the U.S. in 1920 by Doran. One of Woolf's wittiest social satires.Rachel Vinrace embarks for South America on her father's ship and is launched on a course of self-discovery in a kind of modern mythical voyage. The mismatched jumble of passengers provide Woolf with an opportunity to satirize Edwardian life. The novel introduces Clarissa Dalloway, the central character of Woolf's later novel, Mrs. Dalloway.E. M. Forster described it as "... a strange, tragic, inspired book whose scene is a South America not found on any map and reached by a boat which would not float on any sea, an America whose spiritual boundaries touch Xanadu and Atlantis... It is absolutely unafraid... Here at last is a book which attains unity as surely as Wuthering Heights, though by a different path." (Introduction from Wikipedia)

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  Extra Dirty (A Ruby Steele Cozy...

  Mia Gold

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  "EXTRA DIRTY is book #2 in the Ruby Steele Cozy Mystery, which begins with ON THE ROCKS (Book #1).Ruby Steele, 30, beautiful, fit, seems just like any other ex-pat hiding out in the Bahamas and playing local bartender. But unruly patrons find out the hard way: Ruby is a mixed-martial-arts pro, and not one you’d want to cross.A 40-something female tourist seeks out Ruby, desperate for her help. She was out partying all night with her friend, both of them drinking way too much and doing things they don’t want their husbands to know about.The problem is, as of 12 hours ago, her friend is missing.Their husbands can’t know.The cops can’t know.She needs Ruby’s help. And she’s running out of time.Ruby, though, has enough problems of her own. Shadowy figures from her old life are getting close. Way too close.Can Ruby really pay detective and take on someone else’s problems? Who is this woman, anyway? And what isn’t she telling her?Ruby can’t keep away from a bad decision.And this time, it looks like, there won’t be any exception….Welcome to the Bahamian world of Ruby Steele, replete with her local dive bar, her wily pet monkey, her major drinking problem, her (way) too many fights, her inability to get herself out of trouble, and her fists made of stone. Ruby’s life is a complete wreck. But there’s one thing she’s good at: capturing your heart.EXTRA DIRTY (A RUBY STEELE COZY MYSTERY) is book #2 in a page-turning cozy mystery/thriller series, one that will linger with you long after the last page is read.Book #3 (FULL-BODIED) in the series is also available.

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  Miss Susie with the Magical...

  Anne-Lene Bleken

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  In this fourth story about Miss Susie with the Magical Sunglasses, she tells us about the time she fell in love with Prince Pomeroy. It was a terrible mistake, and she still doesn't understand how such a charming male cat could turn into such an impolite and cheeky creature without her doing anything.www.annelenebleken.dkwww.munay.no

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  Howards End

  E. M. Forster

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  Howards End is a novel about social conventions, codes of conduct, and private relationships in turn-of-the-century England. It also showcases differences between the middle class and the poor, while weaving a complex story of relationship amongst three families belonging to three different classes of pre-war England. Howards End is considered by many to be E. M. Forster's masterpiece.

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  More Tinsel Tales - Favorite...

  NPR

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  With all the promise of an overstuffed stocking on Christmas morning, this collection from NPR is brimming with stories that will soon be holiday classics.Each year, listener’s tune in to NPR for holiday offerings of all kinds: funny, touching, insightful, and surprising. Now anyone can listen to these evergreen delights while driving to the mall, wrapping gifts, entertaining friends, or relaxing in front of a crackling fire. More Tinsel Tales includes many of the outstanding storytellers featured regularly on NPR: Kevin Kling finds that Christmas in his family usually includes some type of family disaster, but it provides a wellspring of memories as the family gathers again, undaunted. Ken Harbaugh wonders at the perfection of the unadorned tree in his house—until his family breaks the spell. Bailey White spreads the Christmas guilt as she implicates her mother and sister in their life of yuletide crime. Jay O’Callahan remembers a boyhood Christmas that veered from tragedy to hope. A very merry, but wary Dave Barry shares his latest take on the hazards of celebrating Christmas. Cowboy poet Baxter Black reflects on the modern manger. Julie Zickafoose remembers a frigid but magical night of “Caroling in the Cold.”And available exclusively in this edition of More Tinsel Tales: “All Things Considered” host Audie Cornish shines with her inspired reading of O. Henry’s “Gift of the Magi.”Contents:
  Introduction by David GreeneA Child’s ChristmasRadio Gift: ’Twas the Night Before ChristmasMerry Stressmas from Kevin KlingNation’s Christmas Tree Plucked from ColoradoEncouraging “Green” Christmas TreesAppreciating the Ugliness of the Christmas TreeStealing HemlockRoman Christmas Revolves Around the FoodMedieval Christmas Cookies Still in FashionChristmas a Busy Season for Tamale-MakersAt a Real-Life Santa’s Workshop, ChristmasComes EarlyStoryCorps: Santa Claus Is Driving to TownWithout Magic, Santa Would Need 12 Million EmployeesAlaskan Village Hosts Christmas PageantChristmas Candles“The Gift of the Magi”StoryCorps: One Student’s Christmas LessonDave Barry Wishes You a Very Wary ChristmasFruitcake Capital of the WorldDickens’ Notes on A Christmas CarolThe Sounds of Christmas, Long AgoBuilding a Better Christmas TreeNativity Collector Dreams of Mangers and MuseumsWhat’s Christmas to a Cow?Toiling Over a Christmas PuddingNina Totenberg Sings the HolidaysArt of Holiday LightingChristmas Songs We Don’t Know the Words ToLife in National Cathedral Boys ChoirCaroling in the Cold

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