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  When the Elephants Dance - A Novel

  Tess Uriza Holthe

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  “Papa explains the war like this: ‘When the elephants dance, the chickens must be careful.’ The great beasts, as they circle one another, shaking the trees and trumpeting loudly, are the Amerikanos and the Japanese as they fight. And our Philippine Islands? We are the small chickens.”Once in a great while comes a storyteller who can illuminate worlds large and small, magical and true to life. When the Elephants Dance   introduces us to the incandescent voice of Tess Uriza Holthe, who sets her remarkable first novel in the waning days of World War II, as the Japanese and the Americans engage in a fierce battle for possession of the Philippine Islands. The Karangalan family and their neighbors huddle for survival in the cellar of a house a few miles from Manila. Outside the safety of their little refuge the war rages on—fiery bombs torch the beautiful Filipino countryside, Japanese soldiers round up and interrogate innocent people, and from the hills guerillas wage a desperate campaign against the enemy. Inside the cellar, these men, women, and children put their hopes and dreams on hold as they wait out the war, only emerging to look for food, water, and medicine.Through the eyes of three narrators, thirteen-year-old Alejandro Karangalan, his spirited older sister Isabelle, and Domingo, a passionate guerilla commander, we see how ordinary people must learn to live in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty, how they must find hope for survival where none seems to exist. They find this hope in the dramatic history of the Philippine Islands and the passion and bravery of its people. Crowded together in the cellar, the Karangalans and their friends and neighbors tell magical stories to one another based on Filipino myth and legend to fuel their courage, pass the time, and teach important lessons. The group is held spellbound by these stories, which feature a dazzling array of ghosts, witches, supernatural creatures, and courageous Filipinos who changed the course of history with their actions. These profoundly moving stories transport the listeners from the chaos of the war around them and give them new resolve to fight on.With When the Elephants Dance Holthe has not only written a gripping narrative of how Alejandro, Isabelle, Domingo and their community fight for survival, but a loving tribute to the magical realism that infuses Filipino culture. The stories shared by her characters are based on the same tales handed down to Holthe from her Filipino father and lola, her grandmother. This stunning debut novel is the first to celebrate in such richness and depth the spirit of the Filipino people and their fascinating story and marks the introduction of a talented new author who will join the ranks of writers such as Arundhati Roy, Manil Suri, and Amy Tan.

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  Crown of the Righteous (Sword of...

  Morgan Rice

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  This recording has been digitally produced by Morgan Rice, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. From #1 bestseller Morgan Rice comes the debut of a breathtaking new fantasy series, ideal for fans of Sarah J Maas, Brandon Sanderson and Jennifer L Armentrout.
  
  
  
  From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a major new epic fantasy series. 
  
  
  
  The SWORD OF THE DEAD series boldly reimagines the Persephone myth as a jumping off point to launch us into a startlingly new epic fantasy world, replete with fresh villains, kingdoms, tragedy monsters, and heroes.
  
  
  
  When Meredith, the king’s 18 year old daughter, is snatched by a monster and taken miles down to an underground kingdom, Lance, a peasant boy who dreams of joining the King’s elite knights, vows to risk his life to save her. Lance embarks on an epic quest to prove himself before the king’s men, to find the secret passage to the underground, to brave intense trials, to battle hideous monsters, and to get her back.
  
  
  
  Meanwhile, up above, with the king distracted and betrayed, a once-impregnable kingdom is crumbling, as enemies on all sides close in. Only a hardened girl thief, an unlikely hero, stands a chance of saving it all.
  
  
  
  SWORD OF THE DEAD weaves an epic tale of fate and destiny, of magic and love, of sacrifice and power. A page-turning read, packed with cliffhangers and twists you will not anticipate, it will immerse you in another world. Appealing to young adults and adults of all ages, SWORD OF THE DEAD offers a fresh take on sword and sorcery adventure fantasy, and will keep you reading late into the night.
  
  
  
  Future books in the series are also available.
  
  
  
  “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.” 
  
  --San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)
  
  
  
  "Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.” 
  
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)
  
  
  
  “A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.” 
  
  --Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)
  
  
  
  “Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”
  
  --Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)

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  Andrea Hoffman Goes All In

  Diane Cohen Schneider

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  Andrea Hoffman is an overeducated, underemployed, and unmotivated recent 
  college graduate until a harrowing robbery blasts her out of her funk and 
  into a job in the finance world of early-1980s Chicago. At first, it seems like a bad fit.  
  But the world of finance has its own weird charm, and she grows increasingly 
  fascinated by the strange language of trading, the complexity of the stock market, 
  and her colleagues, who navigate it all with ruthless confidence. Even though she 
  has two strikes against her - Jewish and female- Andrea’s quick wit 
  and strong work ethic propels her into an actual sales job and her career takes off. 
  But this is the Wall Street of the eighties, and along with making a lot more money, 
  Andrea adopts a new, fast life of cocktails, cocaine, and casual sex. Drunk on her 
  achievements, she gradually realizes, she’s going to have to 
  decide what success really means to her.

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  The Dragonbone Throne

  Josh Huff

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  Step into a realm where light and shadow do more than collide—they writhe, twist, and wage war like two primordial forces battling for dominion over creation itself. From the forgotten depths of the world, an ancient power long sealed in the age of chaos stirs awake once more, sending tremors through proud empires and shattering prophecies once thought eternal.This sweeping epic will carry you across kingdoms on the brink of ruin, where thrones crack beneath the weight of ambition; into cursed sanctuaries where forbidden sorcery whispers in the language of darkness; and through lands torn apart by time, where myths still breathe in the wind and the past is never truly dead.As omens of catastrophe spread like wildfire, a new legend slowly takes shape—woven from the intertwined destinies of souls who were never meant to meet. Amid war, betrayal, and secrets powerful enough to fracture the heavens themselves, they are bound by a fate both glorious and terrifying.And when the final light falters and the sky prepares to be devoured by shadow, it is this invisible bond that will decide the future of every world—whether it will blaze with rebirth or be forever consumed by an eternal night.An expansive, atmospheric tale of magic, peril, and prophecy—crafted to ignite your imagination and pull you into a cosmic struggle between forces beyond mortal comprehension.

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  Landlord Wars - A Grumpy...

  Jules Barnard

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  I found the perfect rental in the overpriced city I can’t quit. My only problem? The arrogant landlord is my new roommate’s best friend. 
  Max Burrows comes from one of the wealthiest families in San Francisco—and I come from one of the poorest. We have nothing in common. Max is tall, built, with chiseled good looks, while I struggle to keep stains off my blouse. 
  Under the guise of spending time with his friend, Max has been known to share embarrassing personal facts to potential suitors and steal my expensive chocolate. 
  The man is a nuisance. But the more I get to know him, the more I start to wonder if he’s intentionally driving men away from me. 
  And then I remember that his mother treats me like the help, and his ex-girlfriend is rich and beautiful, and she wants him back. 
  There is no way our worlds could ever come together. No way a man like that would take me seriously. 
  But the near kiss in the kitchen has me wondering if the attraction isn’t only one-way. 
  **Landlord Wars is a grumpy-sunshine, cinderella story with a bit of enemies-to-lovers thrown in. This audiobook is a stand-alone romance guaranteed to give you all the feels, along with the grand gestures and happy ending you crave.**

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  The Three Princes And The...

  Hanna Diyab

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  The thee princes and the princess Nouronnihar is a lesser known fairy tale from 1001 Arabian nights. The moral of the story is: sometimes it's better to work together. Recommended for age 7+.

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