![]() “I knew that John Shelton Reed had written lots of insightful barbecue commentary over the years, but I had no idea just how rich and varied that output was. It’s essential reading for anyone who wants an accessible and deeper understanding of an iconic American food.”-Adrian Miller, author of Black Smoke: African American Adventures in Barbecue This engaging essay collection delightfully explores the cuisine’s past, present, and possible future. “With On Barbecue, John Shelton Reed shows once again that he’s one of the world’s most important barbecue authorities. In a crowded field, in this golden age of barbecue, this book is now my trusted companion.”-John T Edge, author of The Potlikker Papers ![]() From a grounding essay on origins and dispersals to meditations on geography and class, he has written an ideal primer for the 21st century. “To the benefit of all eaters and thinkers, John Shelton Reed leverages sociology, history, genealogy, and, most important, informed curiosity, to tell us compelling and revealing stories. It tastes of vinegar and spices as surely as a plate of Carolina barbecue does.”-Jim Auchmutey, author of Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America “John Shelton Reed’s style is accessible, conversational, acerbically funny. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Maisie is on her way into the office when she walks past a neighbor on the road. ![]() ![]() as otherwise you will lack back story on the characters and their detailed history. Technically, you don’t have to read the other books to enjoy this one, since the mystery stands on its own. While a few of her recent books have had some stumbles, her Maisie Dobbs series once more hits its stride with book number fourteen, To Die but Once. Some writers rise above that though and Jacqueline Winspear is one of them. I tend to prefer story arcs that have a definite end because I’ve found that most which don’t wind up having a great beginning but increasingly weak novels as the series continues into infinity. ![]() ![]() All four of the Green Lantern family writers and at least one artist (Doug Mahnke, who draws Green Lantern and who will follow Johns to another project) will leave in May, setting up a new status quo for an incoming group of creators in June. ![]() It's hard to know, after all, whether a title like Green Lantern: New Guardians or Red Lanterns holds much appeal in a post-Johns era much of the appeal of the Green Lantern line was that they all sort of fell in step with what Johns was doing at the main book, supporting his massive mega-stories and proving that the secondary and tertiary characters that he had created or re-established during his time on the books were valuable parts of a big picture.Ī big picture that, for now at least, is being wrapped up and carried away, when Johns takes a huge chunk of the Green Lantern creative family with him. With the surprise announcement this week that DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns is stepping down from his role as Green Lantern writer after nearly ten years, fans were shocked and a bit baffled as to where the comic-which has now become the cornerstone of a whole corner of the DC Universe-goes from here. ![]() ![]() In the second book of the "Never Never" series, the reader continues to follow the journey of Silas and Charlie as they uncover the truth about their past. The book follows the journey of Silas and Charlie as they set out to uncover the truth about their memories and try to piece together what actually happened. ![]() ![]() In this part, the reader is introduced to a mysterious event that occurred in their past that has left a lasting impact on both of their lives. The first book in the " Never Never" series by Colleen Hoover introduces the reader to the main characters, Silas Nash and Charlie Wilkens, who have been best friends since childhood. The books are filled with twists and turns, intense emotions, and heartfelt moments that will keep readers engaged and invested in the characters.ĭetail of Never Never Series Books Never Never Part 1 The series takes place in the fictional town of Lowood, Tennessee and focuses on the main characters as they navigate their love affair while also dealing with personal and family issues. ![]() The series is comprised of two novels, " Never Never Part 1" and " Never Never Part 2," and " Never Never Part 3" which follow the love story of the characters Silas Nash and Charlie Reed. The Never Never series is a contemporary romance and young adult fiction series written by Colleen Hoover. ![]() ![]() ![]() It received a Newbery Honor in 1964, a Sequoyah Book Award in 1966, and a Young Reader's Choice Award in 1966. ![]() It is a remembrance of a year in his childhood when he raised a baby raccoon, which he named 'Rascal'. ![]() As Rascal matures, his habit of raiding neighboring garden patches makes him persona non grata and Sterling has to take measures to keep him safe from retaliatory shooting.Įxcellent role model values shown throughout the book, altho most youth in current times don't experience the same country environment. North's best-selling and best-known work, Rascal: A Memoir of a Better Era, was published by E. Sterling has to earn his spending money by selling newspapers and trapping muskrats-until his love for Rascal makes him realize he can no longer harm wild creatures. While the main text concerns the raccoon, he also writes of being cared for by farm relatives during the Influenza Epidemic and a later visit to help them with tobacco stripping. ![]() His episode of taking it to show-and-tell at school is very reminiscent of the tale he told in The Wolfling in which the school bully gets nipped after surreptitiously hurting the animal. He finds an isolated baby raccoon and raises it, lavishing it with love. Norths best-selling and best-known work, Rascal: A Memoir of a Better Era, was published by E. On a trip to the Brule River region, his father leaves him alone at camp for several days, and apparently frequently Sterling is left to his own devices at home, which he handles responsibly. Sterling writes of a year in his life, after his mother's death, and the lenient household his father allowed: He is handbuilding a canvas & wood canoe in the living room. ![]() ![]() ![]() I do still like this book and recommend it to anyone looking for a perpective on the lineage of witchcraft.Ī Secret History of Witches by Louisa Morgan is a historical novel that starts in 1838 at Orchard Farm. I suppose one might take it that the author is leaving the conclusion to your own imagination but it just feels abrupt. So, unless, there is a sequel planned, it is disappointing that you don't get the rest of the history to modern time. That, and the fact that the book ends suddenly. It is this lack of attention to detail that I notice and is why I only give it 4 stars. An example of that, without giving the story line away, is in the last chapter there was mention of the witch not practicing the Sabbats in a very long time, however there was never any mention she observed the Sabbats in the whole previous section, save one ritual. ![]() ![]() The story started strong, it drew me in emotionally, and stayed that way for the first few witches but there were inconguencies in the last section that made it seem as if the author was rushed to finish. I like the outline of the story, different sections for each daughter. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The way Levi talked about Adrian sounded like Adrian could be a sociopath.Įlla likes to stay in the background but is not afraid to stand up for herself, and while she is afraid of Aiden, she stands up for hehrself anyway. Cruel King was the story of Levi King and it included Levi’s cousin Adrian and this book is Adrian’s story. I think all her Mafia/assassin series books are incredible. I love Bully Romance and Cruel King was one of the best I had read and was a step in a new direction for Rina Kent. Not long ago I read Noble Savages that included the book Cruel King. She sees emptiness in his eyes, she knows he has something dark inside him. First he bullies her by turning the whole school against her on her first day, then later he bullies her into almost everything she does. The Hero is a huge jerk and a big bully and completely obsessed with the heroine Ella Quinn. If you like this genre at all, then this is the book for you. I made the irrevocable mistake of provoking the king on his throne.īut being wanted by him is lethal. I should’ve remained quiet and endured the time I have left. ![]() His first words spiral my life into irreparable chaos. One glance and he issues his death sentence. One glance from the school’s king blows my plan up in smoke. Finish Royal Elite School and get into my dream university. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thoughts: I really loved the beginning of this book the premise and situation Bob finds himself in is hilarious, ingenious, and a bit creepy too. I got this as an audiobook from .Īudiobook Quality (5/5): The narration was very well done definitely one I would recommend listening to if you enjoy audiobooks. ![]() Right now there are four books in this series (it sounds like the first three are the main bulk of the story). Series Info/Source: This is the first book in the Bobiverse series. Bob and his clones are on a mission to find new homes for humanity and boldly go where no Bob has gone before. ![]() Waking up 117 years later, Bob discovers his mind has been uploaded into a sentient space probe with the ability to replicate itself. Then he gets himself killed crossing the street. On an urge to splurge, he signs up to have his head cryogenically preserved in case of death. The first item on his to-do list: Spending his newfound windfall. “Bob Johansson has just sold his software company for a small fortune and is looking forward to a life of leisure. Stand Alone or Series: 1st book in the Bobiverse series ![]() Reading Level: Adult (fine for YA and older) ![]() ![]() And fight as he will, this notorious bachelor who stood down enemies on a battlefield might finally surrender his heart. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Pennyroyal Green Ser. A hardened veteran of war and inveterate rogue, Ian Eversea keeps women enthralled, his heart guarded and his options open: why should he succumb to the shackles of marriage when devastating good looks and Eversea charm make seduction so easy? And Heaven has never been hotter When Ian is forced to call her on her game, he never dreams the unmasked Tansy-vulnerable, brave, achingly sensual-will tempt him beyond endurance. ![]() ![]() She knows she's destined for a spectacular titled marriage-but the only man who fascinates her couldn't be more infamous. Between the Devil and Ian Eversea Pennyroyal Green Series, Book 9 By: Julie Anne Long Narrated by: Justine Eyre Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins. The moment orphaned American heiress Titania Tansy Danforth arrives on English shores she cuts a swath through Sussex, enslaving hearts and stealing beaux. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Transgender History includes informative sidebars highlighting quotes from major texts and speeches in transgender history and brief biographies of key players, plus excerpts from transgender memoirs and discussion of treatments of transgenderism in popular culture. Chapters cover the transsexual and transvestite communities in the years following World War II trans radicalism and social change, which spanned from 1966 with the publication of The Transsexual Phenomenon, and lasted through the early 1970s the mid-'70s to 1990, the era of identity politics and the changes witnessed in trans circles through these years and the gender issues witnessed through the '90s and '00s. ![]() A timely second edition of the classic text on transgender history, with a new introduction and updated material throughoutĬovering American transgender history from the mid-twentieth century to today, Transgender History takes a chronological approach to the subject of transgender history, with each chapter covering major movements, writings, and events. ![]() |