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Download or read book Verity written by Colleen Hoover and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Too Late and It Ends With Us. #1 New York Times Bestseller · USA Today Bestseller · Globe and Mail Bestseller · Publishers Weekly Bestseller Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity’s notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn’t expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen’s feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife’s words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.
Book Synopsis A Trick of the Light by : Louise Penny
Download or read book A Trick of the Light written by Louise Penny and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Notable Crime Book and Favorite Cozy for 2011 A Publishers Weekly Best Mystery/Thriller books for 2011 With A Trick of the Light, Louise Penny takes us back to the deceptively peaceful village of Three Pines in this brilliant novel in her award-winning, New York Times bestselling series featuring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. "Hearts are broken," Lillian Dyson carefully underlined in a book. "Sweet relationships are dead." But now Lillian herself is dead. Found among the bleeding hearts and lilacs of Clara Morrow's garden in Three Pines, shattering the celebrations of Clara's solo show at the famed Musée in Montreal. Chief Inspector Gamache, the head of homicide at the Sûreté du Québec, is called to the tiny Quebec village and there he finds the art world gathered, and with it a world of shading and nuance, a world of shadow and light. Where nothing is as it seems. Behind every smile there lurks a sneer. Inside every sweet relationship there hides a broken heart. And even when facts are slowly exposed, it is no longer clear to Gamache and his team if what they've found is the truth, or simply a trick of the light. "Penny has been compared to Agatha Christie [but] it sells her short. Her characters are too rich, her grasp of nuance and human psychology too firm...." --Booklist (starred review)
Book Synopsis The Story of the Lost Child by : Elena Ferrante
Download or read book The Story of the Lost Child written by Elena Ferrante and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Story of the Lost Child is the long-awaited fourth volume in the Neapolitan novels (My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay). The quartet traces the friendship between Elena and Lila, from their childhood in a poor neighbourhood in Naples, to their thirties, when both women are mothers but each has chosen a different path. Their lives are still inextricably linked, for better or worse, especially when it comes to the drama of a lost child. Elena Ferrante was born in Naples. She is the author of seven novels: The Days of Abandonment, Troubling Love, The Lost Daughter, and the quartet of Neapolitan novels: My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, and The Story of the Lost Child. Frantugmalia, a selection of interviews, letters and occasional writings by Ferrante, will be published in 2016. She is one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors. Ann Goldstein has translated all of Elena Ferrante’s work. She is an editor at the New Yorker and a recipient of the PEN Renato Poggioli Translation Prize. Praise for Ferrante and the Neapolitan novels ‘[Ferrante’s] charting of the rivalries and sheer inscrutability of female friendship is raw. This is high stakes, subversive literature.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Ferrante is an expert above all at the rhythm of plotting...Whether it’s work, family, friends or sex–and Ferrante, perhaps thanks to her anonymity as an author, is blisteringly good on bad sex–our greatest mistakes in life aren’t isolated acts; we rehearse them over and over until we get them as badly wrong as we can.’ Independent ‘Great novels are intelligent far beyond the powers of any character or writer or individual reader, as are great friendships, in their way. These wonderful books sit at the heart of that mystery, with the warmth and power of both.’ Harper’s ‘Elena Ferrante is one of the great novelists of our time. Her voice is passionate, her view sweeping and her gaze basilisk...In these bold, gorgeous, relentless novels, Ferrante traces the deep connections between the political and the domestic. This is a new version of the way we live now—one we need, one told brilliantly, by a woman.’ New York Times Sunday Book Review ‘When I read [the Neapolitan novels] I find that I never want to stop. I feel vexed by the obstacles—my job, or acquaintances on the subway—that threaten to keep me apart from the books. I mourn separations (a year until the next one—how?). I am propelled by a ravenous will to keep going.’ New Yorker ‘The best thing I’ve read this year, far and away...She puts most other writing at the moment in the shade. She’s marvellous.’ Richard Flanagan ‘The Neapolitan series stands as a testament to the ability of great literature to challenge, flummox, enrage and excite as it entertains.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘The depth of perception Ms. Ferrante shows about her character’s conflicts and psychological states is astonishing...Her novels ring so true and are written with such empathy that they sound confessional.’ Wall Street Journal ‘The older you get, the harder it is to recapture the intoxicating sense of discovery that comes when you first read George Eliot, Nabokov, Tolstoy or Colette. But this year it came again when I read Elena Ferrante’s remarkable Neapolitan novels.’ Jane Shilling, New Statesman ‘There is nothing remotely tiring or trying about the experience of reading the Neapolitan novels, which I, and a great many others, now rank among our greatest book-related pleasures...it is writing that holds honesty dear.’ Weekend Australian ‘Dickens gave working people a voice. Ferrante, whoever she might be, presents a new paradigm for being female in the world...Ferrante’s great literary creations, Lenu and Lila, have the same emotional weight as Anne in Persuasion, Jo in Little Women, Maggie in The Mill on the Floss, Jane in Jane Eyre.’ Helen Elliott in the Monthly ‘This stunning conclusion further solidifies the Neapolitan novels as Ferrante’s masterpiece and guarantees that this reclusive author will remain far from obscure for years to come.’ Publishers Weekly ‘The Neapolitan novels are smart, thoughtful, serious literature. At the same time, they are violent, suspenseful soap operas populated with a vivid cast of scheming characters...Ferrante’s novels are deeply personal and intimate, getting to the very heart of what it means to be a woman, a friend, a daughter, a mother.’ Debrief Daily ‘Shattering and enthralling, intimate and vicious...The Neapolitan Novels are the kind of books that swallow me whole. As soon as I pick one up, I don’t want to breathe or move lest I break the spell...The Neapolitan Novels are among the most important in my reading life. I can’t recommend them highly enough.’ Readings ‘Ferrante captures the complexities of women, friendship and motherhood in ways that make your heart soar and ache in equal measures. If you haven’t already, treat yourself to this series.’ ELLE Australia ‘[Ferrante’s] Neapolitan novels contain real life – recognisable anxiety, joy, love and heartbreak. This is an incredibly difficult feat to achieve in the first place, let alone sustain, over four books. We will be talking about Elena and Lila for years to come.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘There's a bright, sinewy humanness to Ferrante’s writing that is so alive it's alarming...The Story of the Lost Child is a full emotional experience, and a fitting end to a huge, arresting series.’ New Zealand Listener ‘I was one of the many who wept and wondered over Elena Ferrante’s The Story of the Lost Child. I plan to re-read the entire series soon.’ Favourite Feminist Reads from 2016, Feminist Writers Festival
Download or read book Who Cares Wins written by Lily Cole and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A rousing call to action, this book will leave you feeling hopeful that we can make a difference in the midst of an age of turmoil, destruction, and uncertainty. The climate crisis, mass extinctions, political polarization, extreme inequality--the world faces terrifying challenges that threaten to divide us, yet Lily Cole argues that it is up to us to actively choose optimism, collabo- rate, make changes, and define what is possible. Cole writes: "We are the ancestors of our future. The choices we make now and the actions we take today will define and transform future generations." Having collaborated with experts working on solutions to humanity's biggest challenges, Cole distills a vision for a sustainable and peaceful future. She explores divisive issues from fast fashion to fast food and from renewable energy to gender equality, and interviews some of today's greatest influencers: Sir Paul McCartney (musician and activist), Elon Musk (CEO of SpaceX), Gail Bradbrook (cofounder of Extinction Rebellion), Farhana Yamin (climate change lawyer and activist), Emily Shuckburgh (climate scientist), Stella McCartney (sustainable fashion designer), Livia Firth (cofounder of Eco-Age), and Lisa Jackson (vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple, former Administrator of the EPA). The book also features a 32-page photo insert documenting Lily's experiences around the world, as well as the artists, activists, and others who have inspired her, and her own--as yet unpublished--photography.
Download or read book Sophie's World written by Jostein Gaarder and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2007-03-20 with total page 599 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.
Book Synopsis The Enchantment of Lily Dahl by : Siri Hustvedt
Download or read book The Enchantment of Lily Dahl written by Siri Hustvedt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-03 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a small Minnesota town, a tale of love and intrigue whose protagonist is Lily Dahl, a young actress. The cafe where she works is a meeting place for eccentrics and a New York artist who has come to paint them, with whom Lily has an affair. But one customer is a murderer and Lily turns sleuth.
Download or read book Ungifted written by Scott Kaufman and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questioning everything we know about the childhood predictors of adult greatness, a cognitive psychologist, who was told as a child that he wasn't smart enough to graduate from high school, explores the latest research to uncover the truth about human potential.
Book Synopsis The Garden Party by : Katherine Mansfield
Download or read book The Garden Party written by Katherine Mansfield and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Book Synopsis The Alien Experiment by : AQEEL AHMED
Download or read book The Alien Experiment written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To sum it up: Zorg lived in a strange world in space. He was a blue alien with three eyes and six arms. He was very interested in science and the idea of friendship, which was new to his people. Lily, who was naturally interested, thought about what it would be like to meet strangers on Earth. When Zorg built a spaceship and went to Earth to learn about friendship, their mirrored lives came together. Through her binoculars, Lily looked at his sailboat. When Zorg got there, he met Lily. They got along right away because they had similar lives. The natural world on Earth interested Zorg, and Lily learned about the universe through Zorg's eyes. Zorg thought that friendship was a natural, changing tie, like Earth's plants, not something that needed to be put together as people shared information and experiences. Even though they only spent a short time together, it had a big effect on them. When Zorg went back to his home country, he taught his people about friendship, which started a culture revival. Lily, on the other hand, held on to their memories and loved the letters that crossed space and arrived in her mailbox. Each one told her about Zorg's latest experiments and the links he was making. People on Earth and Zorg's home world told stories about them. It showed that friendship doesn't care about time or place. Over time, their friendship grew stronger as they learned more about each other and the power of connection. Zorg celebrated their eternal bond with a comet that flew by Earth in a very strange way. Lastly, the alien experiment was about more than just Zorg's idea of friendship. It was about how their connection became a light of hope and unity that shaped their own worlds. The story of Zorg and Lily has been told many times, and it shows that relationships are one of the most amazing things in the world. Their friendship showed that even though the universe is very big, friendship can still reach across it and affect lives on many planets. It also showed that the best finds are always the ones we share. This is how the story starts: A world with stunning views that would make a person from Earth's heart skip a beat used to be in the farthest reaches of space, past the Milky Way. In contrast to Earth, this celestial body danced to its own cosmic beat instead of moving on its axis, and its auroras made the sky look like a crazy mix of colors that humans can't understand. In the middle of this otherworldly beauty lived an alien guy who was different from other people of the same species. Zorg was a part of this world, just like the stones that sparkled at night or the plants that sang as they swayed in the strange breezes. It was true blue, deeper than the ocean and brighter than the sky on a clear day. Zorg's skin was beautiful. His three eyes sparkled like gems, and each one was a window into his soul. They filled him with a light that was equal parts crazy wonder and uncontrollable curiosity. The eyes did more than just see. They thought, watched, and imagined. What really set Zorg apart were his six very skilled arms. Each one could move in beautiful, fluid ways. These arms and legs weren't just parts; they were tools for exploring and learning, and they all worked together perfectly. Each arm could spin and whirl with the accuracy of a master craftsman, so Zorg could use them to work on the complicated tools in his workshop. For the people who lived in his world, his arms were just a blur of movement, like the rocks that were floating around without any care. Zorg lived in a big, hollow building that was half submerged in the middle of a huge, clear crystal that pulsed with the planet's energy. His apartment was full of tools and gizmos, some of which were only partially put together and others were in different stages of repair. Wires crossed each other across the floors like vines in a strange jungle, and strange gadgets stayed in zero gravity, ready for Zorg's quick fingers to call them up. Zorg was interested in both amazing technological advances and the idea that there might be life outside of his own world. A story says that there was once a world called Earth where people moved on two legs and water was solid instead of gas. Zorg tried to understand these animals, who seemed so different from him, for many cycles. He thought about how beautiful their sky was, how rough their land was, and how many stories they must have to tell. His interest went beyond the things that were right in front of him. Zorg was interested in nature. Thanks to his many legs, he was able to swim in seas full of bioluminescent life and climb mountains full of life. He went on every trip to try to figure out a little more about the big puzzle that was his world. People all over the world read about Zorg's trials. He made drugs that let people see in three dimensions and engines that whispered the secrets of warp speed. His most ambitious invention so far was a device that could link worlds and open doors to other planets, galaxies, and opportunities. He wanted to meet the animals from his favorite stories by going through the Nexus Conduit. That's what he called it. The other beings were both scared and amazed by Zorg. They thought there was enough room in the universe to look into every nook and hole. They didn't get why Zorg was so restless or why he had to spend his days researching and asking questions. On the other hand, Zorg was not pleased. He was drawn to the stars and the stories they held by a calling. Every night, Zorg would sit under the planet's sparkling plants and look up at the sky with all three eyes. He planned his trip, figured out his path, and dreamed of meeting people from cultures light years away. In his heart, he wanted to connect with people, share knowledge, and tell stories.
Book Synopsis Nobody Knows My Name by : James Baldwin
Download or read book Nobody Knows My Name written by James Baldwin and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 1991-08-29 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'These essays ... live and grow in the mind' James Campbell, Independent Being a writer, says James Baldwin in this searing collection of essays, requires 'every ounce of stamina he can summon to attempt to look on himself and the world as they are'. His seminal 1961 follow-up to Notes on a Native Son shows him responding to his times and exploring his role as an artist with biting precision and emotional power: from polemical pieces on racial segregation and a journey to 'the Old Country' of the Southern states, to reflections on figures such as Ingmar Bergman and André Gide, and on the first great conference of African writers and artists in Paris. 'Brilliant...accomplished...strong...vivid...honest...masterly' The New York Times 'A bright and alive book, full of grief, love and anger' Chicago Tribune
Book Synopsis The Family friend [ed. by R.K. Philp]. by : Robert Kemp Philp
Download or read book The Family friend [ed. by R.K. Philp]. written by Robert Kemp Philp and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 1172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by : Kathleen Rooney
Download or read book Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk written by Kathleen Rooney and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOW A NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER A love letter to city life in all its guts and grandeur, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney paints a portrait of a remarkable woman across the canvas of a changing America: from the Jazz Age to the onset of the AIDS epidemic; the Great Depression to the birth of hip-hop. “In my reckless and undiscouraged youth,” Lillian Boxfish writes, “I worked in a walnut-paneled office thirteen floors above West Thirty-Fifth Street...” She took 1930s New York by storm, working her way up writing copy for R.H. Macy’s to become the highest paid advertising woman in the country. It was a job that, she says, “in some ways saved my life, and in other ways ruined it.” Now it’s the last night of 1984 and Lillian, 85 years old but just as sharp and savvy as ever, is on her way to a party. It’s chilly enough out for her mink coat and Manhattan is grittier now—her son keeps warning her about a subway vigilante on the prowl—but the quick-tongued poetess has never been one to scare easily. On a walk that takes her over 10 miles around the city, she meets bartenders, bodega clerks, security guards, criminals, children, parents, and parents-to-be, while reviewing a life of excitement and adversity, passion and heartbreak, illuminating all the ways New York has changed—and has not. Lillian figures she might as well take her time. For now, after all, the night is still young. “Transporting...witty, poignant and sparkling.” —People (People Picks Book of the Week)
Download or read book She Explores written by Gale Straub and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For every woman who has ever been called outdoorsy comes a collection of stories that inspires unforgettable adventure. Beautiful, empowering, and exhilarating, She Explores is a spirited celebration of female bravery and courage, and an inspirational companion for any woman who wants to travel the world on her own terms. Combining breathtaking travel photography with compelling personal narratives, She Explores shares the stories of 40 diverse women on unforgettable journeys in nature: women who live out of vans, trucks, and vintage trailers, hiking the wild, cooking meals over campfires, and sleeping under the stars. Women biking through the countryside, embarking on an unknown road trip, or backpacking through the outdoors with their young children in tow. Complementing the narratives are practical tips and advice for women planning their own trips, including: • Preparing for a solo hike • Must-haves for a road-trip kitchen • Planning ahead for unknown territory • Telling your own story A visually stunning and emotionally satisfying collection for any woman craving new landscapes and adventure.
Book Synopsis The Magic Mirror and the Wishes it Grants by : AQEEL AHMED
Download or read book The Magic Mirror and the Wishes it Grants written by AQEEL AHMED and published by AQEEL AHMED. This book was released on 2023-09-05 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary about this story: "Reflections of Dreams: The Enchanted Mirror" is an interesting story for kids that takes them into the worlds of magic, dreams, and the power of having a goal. The story is about what happens to Lily, a young girl who lives in a beautiful town with rolling hills and sparkling streams. Her insatiable desire to know more and her vivid fantasy led her to an old, dusty mirror with a complicated frame studded with gems. When Lily brushes away the dust, the mirror starts to shine brightly, and a musical voice says that it is the "Mirror of Dreams," a magical relic that helps people with pure hearts and wise souls get what they want. Lily's surprise turns into excitement, and she sets out on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Chapters of wonder show how Lily's three dreams come true. Her first wish takes her to places far away, where she discovers jungles, mountains, and oceans and makes friends with people and animals from all different cultures. As a result of this goal, she learns the value of unity, the beauty of variety, and how important it is to connect with other people. Lily gets her second wish and goes home. She realizes that the warmth of her family and the simple pleasures of her town have a place in her heart that can't be replaced. Her travels have shown how important love, roots, and the things we know, and love are to who we are. Her last wish sums up the whole point of her journey: she wants a world full of love, kindness, and understanding. This dream goes beyond individual goals because it shows the power of working together and the ability to help all people. Lily gets smarter as the story goes on, and she finally becomes a village elder. She shares her thoughts and experiences, as well as the timeless reminder that the magic of the mirror is not in the item itself, but in the souls of those who dare to dream and want a better world. The hamlet becomes a place of peace, progress, and kindness, which inspires the surrounding areas and leads to positive change. The story's main message is that wishes made with love, kindness, and selflessness have the power to change the future, inspire future generations, and make changes that last. It shows that the real power of the mirror is in the hopes of those who follow their dreams and work together to make the future better. "Reflections of Dreams: The Enchanted Mirror" is a book that celebrates the endless potential of the human spirit and encourages readers of all ages to see the magic in themselves and in the world around them. How the story started: Once upon a time, there was a young girl named Lily who lived in a beautiful town with rolling hills and sparkling streams. She had a vivid imagination and was always interested in new things. The peaceful and charming setting of the town was perfect for Lily's growing creativity. Lily's days were full of adventures through wildflower fields and along babbling brooks that whispered secrets from long ago. Her bright eyes hinted at uncharted land, and her never-ending hunger for new stories and experiences drove her to keep looking for them. Lily was sitting on the steps of her grandmother's small house one sunny afternoon as the smell of flowers wafted through the town in a light breeze. The cottage itself was a treasure chest of memories. Its weathered walls echoed with laughter and knowledge from centuries past. Lily's eyes wandered to the attic, a mysterious place where whispers from another time could be heard. She was interested in the idea of finding secret treasures there. Lily climbed the creaky stairs, the sound of her steps matching the rustling of the leaves outside. She did this because she wanted an adventure. With each step, her excitement grew, and a hint of dustiness told her that time had passed. She finally opened the door to the attic, and when she saw the riches inside, her eyes grew wide. Her attention was drawn to an old, dusty mirror that leaned beautifully against the far wall, between old trunks and forgotten jewels. Its frame, which was a work of art in and of itself, was a tribute to the skill of an earlier time. Its edges were covered with intricate carvings of magical animals and otherworldly settings that seemed to move in the flickering light that came through the small windows in the attic. Gemstones of all different colors were nestled in the frame, and the beautiful images they made on the attic walls made it look like the mirror itself was hiding a secret world. It was different from any other mirror Lily had ever seen, and it seemed to be made of magic. It seemed to whisper secrets from the past. As Lily reached out to wipe away the layers of dust that had built up on the mirror over time, her fingers shook with a mix of fear and joy. As her hand touched the glass, a sweet, musical chime rang through the attic, giving her chills. The mirror started to give off a soft, otherworldly glow that wrapped Lily in a warm hug. A sweet, lyrical voice came from inside the glass. It wove a tapestry of words that danced in the air like petals carried by the wind. "I am the Mirror of Dreams," it said, and its voice rang with the wisdom of times past. "A guardian of wishes and a doorway to the magical realm." Lily's beating got faster, just like the voice in the mirror. She paid close attention as the mirror told her about all the dreams it had seen and wishes it had made come true. With each word, the mirror's ethereal light pulsed, filling the air with a feeling of awe and possibilities. Lily stood in front of the mirror and thought about her thoughts and dreams. She thought about her deepest wishes: to travel to faraway places, to figure out the secrets of the world, and to have a future full of exciting adventures. Lily took a deep breath and spoke out loud her first wish. She did this with hope and determination in her voice. "I want to go to the farthest corners of the world and figure out what's going on there," she said with the excitement of someone about to go on a great journey. As she said the last word of her wish, the attic was filled with the sound of the mirror's light getting brighter. Its light wrapped around Lily like a bright hug. The world around her started to blur and swirl, and in an instant, she was standing on a golden beach with waves crashing against the shore and palm trees moving in the warm air. She asked the mirror to take her to a place where there were no limits and no known boundaries. Lily's heart raced when she saw the beautiful scene in front of her. This was the beginning of an amazing journey that would take her across huge oceans, through dense woods she couldn't get through, and up tall mountains. She didn't know that her trip was just getting started and that the power of the mirror would bring her many more wonderful gifts. As Lily carefully wiped away the dust that had built up on the mirror's surface over the years, the air was filled with a sense of anticipation. With each gentle stroke, a soft, shimmering glow seemed to come out of the depths of the glass, like a sleeping spell slowly coming to life. Everyone in the crowd seemed to be holding their breath as Lily was about to cross a mystery line. As the last bits of dust were brushed away, a beautiful shimmer emerged, a symphony of light that swirled and sparkled across the mirror. The twinkle took on a life of its own, weaving a pattern of stars that drew Lily toward it and pulled her into its warm embrace. The alluring light seemed to whisper secrets from the past, calling her to find out more about its seductive charm. Lily moved closer to the surreal scene in front of her. She gasped in shock and was mesmerized by it. Her own reflection sparkled in the mirror's depths, where it was surrounded by bright light. Her image was covered in a soft glow that seemed to match the spirit of her thoughts. The mirror had turned into a magical portal, an open doorway between the world of truth and the world of dreams.
Book Synopsis Acts of Service by : Lillian Fishman
Download or read book Acts of Service written by Lillian Fishman and published by Hogarth. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “bold and unflinchingly sexy” (Vogue) debut novel about a young woman who follows her desires into a world of pleasure, decadence, and privilege, unraveling everything she thought she knew about sex . . . and herself. “One of the most entertaining books about sex I’ve ever read . . . The perfect read for fans of Raven Leilani and Ottessa Moshfegh, this is a book that will have people talking.”—BuzzFeed “A sex masterpiece.”—The Guardian ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Hollywood Reporter “Anytime I want, I can forsake this dinner party and jump into real life.”—Eve Babitz Eve has an adoring girlfriend, an impulsive streak, and a secret fear that she’s wasting her brief youth with just one person. So one evening she posts some nudes online. This is how Eve meets Olivia, and through Olivia the charismatic Nathan. Despite her better instincts, the three soon begin a relationship—one that disturbs Eve as much as it enthralls her. As each act of their complicated, three-way affair unfolds across a cold and glittering New York, Eve is forced to confront the questions that most consume her: What do we bring to sex? What does it reveal of ourselves, and one another? And how do we reconcile what we want with what we think we should want? In the way only great fiction can, Acts of Service takes between its teeth the contradictions written all over our ideas of sex and sexuality. At once juicy and intellectually challenging, sacred and profane, Lillian Fishman’s riveting debut is bold, unabashed, and required reading of the most pleasurable sort.
Download or read book Strip City written by Lily Burana and published by Miramax Books. This book was released on 2003-02-19 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lily Burana had given up on stripping years before she accepted a marriage proposal-but decided to strip her way from Florida to Alaska before settling down. Lily, now a successful journalist, looks back at stripping with a writer's perspective. Her humorous yet hard-edged memoir deftly describes funky clubs and offbeat characters, the exhilaration that overtakes a dancer on stage-and the darker realities that assail her heart when she's out of the spotlight. Strip City is both a hugely entertaining insider's account of a hidden world and a moving voyage of self-discovery. Lily Burana has written for The New York Times Book Review, GQ, New York magazine, The Village Voice, Spin, and Salon. She lives in New York State. This is her rst book.
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