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  Evergreen

  Naomi Hirahara

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  Los Angeles, 1946: It’s been two years since Aki Ito and her family were released from Manzanar detention center and resettled in Chicago with other Japanese Americans. Now the Itos have finally been allowed to return home to California—but nothing is as they left it. The entire Japanese  
  American community is starting from scratch, with thousands of people living in dismal refugee camps while they struggle to find new houses and jobs in over-crowded Los Angeles.  
   
  Aki is working as a nurse’s aide at the Japanese Hospital in Boyle Heights when an elderly Issei man is admitted with suspicious injuries. When she seeks out his son, she is shocked to recognize her husband’s best friend, Babe Watanabe. Could Babe be guilty of elder abuse? 
   
  Only a few days later, Little Tokyo is rocked by a murder at the low-income hotel where the Watanabes have been staying. When the cops start sniffing around Aki’s home, she begins to worry that the violence tearing through her community might threaten her family. What secrets have the Watanabes  
  been hiding, and can Aki protect her husband from getting tangled up in a murder investigation?

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  King Arthur's Death - The...

  Michael Smith

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  King Arthur's Death, commonly referred to as the Alliterative Morte Arthure, is a Middle English poem written in Lincolnshire at the end of the 14th century. A source work for Malory's later Morte d'Arthur, it is an epic tale which documents the horrors of war, the loneliness of kingship and the terrible price paid for arrogance.
  The poem tells of the arrival of emissaries from Imperial Rome demanding that Arthur pay his dues as a subject. Arthur's refusal leads him on a quest to confront his foes and challenge them for command of his lands.
  His venture is not without cost. Although he defeats the Romans, his decision to leave Mordred at home to watch over his realm and guard Guinevere, his queen, proves to be a costly one. He must now face Mordred for control of his kingdom – a conflict ultimately fatal to the pair of them.
  Combining heroic action, insight into human frailty and great attention to contemporary detail, King Arthur's Death is not only a lesson in effective kingship, it is also an astonishing mirror on our own times, highlighting the folly of letting stubborn dogma drive political decisions.

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  The Museum of Oddities

  Susan Thompson

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  Tami is back! And she's involved in another mystery. A professional temporary employee, Tami lands a job guarding a quirky collection in the Museum of Oddities. Soon she discovers that precious objects are disappearing from the museum. Who is the thief? Tami is determined to find the culprit. When a troubled old woman falls to her death, Tami's curiosity unmasks more than theft. Zelda, the mechanical fortune teller, turns up a card that leads Tami into the secret pasts of two people….and murder! The Museum of Oddities is the second book featuring the intrepid Tami Tripper and her bike Ruby. Join Tami on her latest adventure where her curiosity and knack for finding trouble make her The Two-Wheeled Detective. Beware of an old memory!

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  The Legacy of Eve

  Natasha Boydell

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  “Absolutely brilliant . . . had me hooked . . . heart-wrenching.” —Goodreads reviewer, five starsCan she discover the truth about her long-lost mother before becoming a mother herself? A tale of fear and family secrets by the author of The Missing Husband.   Annie’s mother, Eve, died in childbirth thirty-five years ago. Despite this profound loss, Annie’s made it to adulthood just fine. She enjoys being an estate agent, she loves her partner, Gabe—and now, after two years of trying, she’s finally expecting a baby.   But as her pregnancy progresses, Annie grows anxious about what happened to her mother, wanting to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself. Her quest for more information, though, leads only to frustration. The medical records no longer exist, her mother’s family are estranged, and even her father can’t fill in the blanks.   Then Annie comes across three long-hidden photographs. But these clues to the past raise more questions than answers—and make Annie wonder what’s real and what isn’t . . .

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  Ryūnosuke Akutagawa - A Short...

  Ryunosuke Akutagawa

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  Ryūnosuke Niihara was born in Kyōbashi, Tokyo in Japan on the 1st March 1892.  Sadly, his mother suffered severe mental illness after his birth and so, at only eight months old, he was sent to be raised by his maternal uncle and aunt, from whom he received the Akutagawa family name.  
   
  He was fascinated by classical Chinese literature from his early years and began writing after entering what was then the Tokyo Imperial University in 1913 to study English Literature.   
   
  The following year Akutagawa and his friends revived the literary journal ‘New Currents of Thought’ which published their own works and translations of such icons as W B Yeats and Anatole France. 
   
  Akutagawa published "Rashōmon" in 1915 and whilst it was disliked by his friends everyone else knew better.  As other short stories followed so did his growing literary reputation as the father of the Japanese short story. 
   
  Much of his work reinterpreted former classical works and incidents and this, melded with his strong dislike of naturalism, produced a writer of rare and genuine quality.  His character palette featured strong and domineering women, mainly based on his mother and the aunt who helped raise him. 
   
  In 1921, he spent four months in China as a reporter.  Whilst there his health was compromised by several illnesses and both his physical and mental health spiralled downwards.  He began to suffer from hallucinations and dreaded that he might have inherited his mother’s mental disorders.  
   
  Although he survived one suicide attempt Ryūnosuke Akutagawa died on the 24th July 1927 in Tokyo from an overdose of Veronal, a barbiturate.  He was 35. 
   
  1 - Ryunosuke Akutagawa - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 
  2 - In A Grove by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  3 - Rashomon by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  4 - The Cold by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  5 - The Mine Cart by Ryunosuke Akutagawa 
  6 - The Socialist by Ryunosuke Akutagawa

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  Explicit Short Sex Stories -...

  ELVIRA CUMMINGS

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  Dive into a world of intense passion and unrestrained desire with Explicit Short Sex Stories. This collection of provocative tales is designed to ignite your deepest fantasies and take you on an unforgettable journey through the realms of sexuality and pleasure. Each story is crafted to captivate your senses and push the boundaries of conventional erotica. 
  What you'll find in this book:Horny Bisexual Stories: Enjoy tales of bisexual exploration and satisfaction.Threesomes: Indulge in the excitement of multi-partner pleasures.Rough Daddy Scenarios: Discover the allure of rough and commanding figures.Forbidden Desires: Succumb to the thrill of taboo and illicit passions.Savage Lust: Feel the intensity of raw, primal desires.Wicked Games: Engage in seductive and naughty play.Anal Sex: Experience the depth of anal pleasure through vivid storytelling. 
  Why read Explicit Short Sex Stories:Unmatched Variety: A diverse collection of stories catering to every fantasy.High-Intensity Encounters: Each tale is designed to deliver maximum arousal and excitement.Expert Storytelling: Crafted by skilled authors who know how to captivate and enthrall.Personal Exploration: A safe space to explore and embrace your deepest desires.Discreet and Convenient: Perfect for private reading and on-the-go enjoyment. 
  Unlock your fantasies and indulge in the ultimate erotic experience with Explicit Short Sex Stories. Add this tantalizing collection to your library today and embark on a journey of pure, unadulterated pleasure.

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