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  Isaac's Song - A Novel

  Daniel Black

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  *From the Viral Clark Atlanta University Commencement Speaker**From the Georgia Author of the Year Award Winner*The beloved author of Don’t Cry for Me and Perfect Peace returns with a poignant, emotionally exuberant novel about a young queer Black man finding his voice in 1980s Chicago—a novel of family, forgiveness and perseverance, for fans of The Great Believers and On Earth We're Briefly GorgeousIsaac is at a crossroads in his young life. Growing up in Missouri, the son of a caustic, hard-driving father, he was conditioned to suppress his artistic pursuits and physical desires, notions that didn’t align with a traditional view of masculinity. But now, in late ’80s Chicago, Isaac has finally carved out a life of his own. He is sensitive and tenderhearted and has built up the courage to seek out a community. Yet just as he begins to embrace who he is, two social catalysts—the AIDS crisis and Rodney King’s attack—collectively extinguish his hard-earned joy.At a therapist’s encouragement, Isaac begins to write down his story. In the process, he taps into a creative energy that will send him on a journey back to his family, his ancestral home in Arkansas and the inherited trauma of the nation’s dark past. But a surprise discovery will either unlock the truths he’s seeking or threaten to derail the life he’s fought so hard to claim.Poignant, sweeping and luminously told, Isaac's Song is a return to the beloved characters of Don’t Cry for Me and a high-water mark in the career of an award-winning author.

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  Book summary & analysis of Onyx...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Onyx Storm, by Rebecca Yarros. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Rebecca Yarros. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  Set after two harrowing years at Basgiath War College, this high-stakes fantasy thrusts Violet into a perilous mission beyond the wards she once called home. With her beloved dragons by her side, she must forge uneasy alliances and battle sinister magic as she races to save her partner’s soul. A treacherous alliance, elemental forces, magic-storms, covert betrayals—and a world teetering on the brink of war—culminate in a cliffhanger that leaves loyalty, love, and destiny hanging in the balance.

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  Lord of the System - Book 3

  Furious Miki, Alex Toxic

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  The System said: "everything the sun touches is yours!" Lord Leo's a simple guy, so he took the System's word for it. 
   
   
   
  It's not for nothing that Major is running drills with the new recruits, Third is sharpening his trusty sapper shovel, and boar-riding Peter is digging the earth with a honed hoof. 
   
   
   
  More enemies? More to win!

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  Drowning World

  Alan Dean Foster

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  "A fast, fun read for fans of Foster's fantastic alien worlds." —Booklist 
   
   
   
  Fluva, the Drowning World, is a rain-drenched planet on the fringes of the Commonwealth whose indigenous species, the warlike Sakuntala, and its immigrant species, the hardworking Deyzara, stand on the brink of civil war. The wettest place on Fluva is Viisiiviisii, an immense jungle thriving with exotic plants and deadly predators. Endless rains have made the jungle a treasure trove of rare and valuable botanicals. A man can get rich there. Or die trying. 
   
   
   
  Bio-prospector Shadrach Hasselemoga has come to seek his fortune—if he survives the terrain once his sabotaged ship goes down. When a Sakuntala and a Deyzara are dispatched to rescue the unfortunate soul, their ship crashes, too. Now, in order to survive, the three unlikely allies must do something that no one has ever done before: escape the Viisiiviisii before it consumes them . . . 
   
   
   
  "[A] rousing SF adventure packed with action, intriguing human and alien characters, and a message of strength through diversity." —Library Journal 
   
   
   
  "Surefire entertainment . . . The author's mastery of his exotic setting cannot be denied." —Publishers Weekly

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  The Mayor Of Casterbridge

  Thomas Hardy

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  "The Mayor of Casterbridge" is one of Thomas Hardy's most compelling novels, originally published in 1886. Set in the fictitious town of Casterbridge, the story is a tragedy of character, exploring the life of Michael Henchard, a man of strong will and at times, self-destructive tendencies. After impulsively selling his wife and daughter at a fair while under the influence of alcohol, Henchard tries to amend his ways and eventually becomes the mayor of Casterbridge. However, the shadows of his past actions loom large, affecting his relationships and leading to a series of heartrending events. The narrative delves deep into themes of fate, personal responsibility, and the immutable character of a man.

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  Fatal Storm - A Cormac and...

  Carrie Vaughn

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  Cormac and Amelia take a job at a quaint Victorian mountain lodge: keep an eye on the famous psychic there to judge whether the place is haunted. Simple, right? Three problems: the blizzard that snows everyone in for the weekend, the murdered body that shows up in the morning, and the fact that everyone is sure Cormac did it. 
   
   
   
  So much for the nice mountain getaway.

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