Natasha Bowen's new young adult novel is inspired by "The Little Mermaid," but charts a different course, using fairytale and folklore to deal with one of the grimmest chapters in human history.
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Rachel Smythe's smash hit webcomic, out now in graphic novel form, transports the follies of the Greek pantheon — particularly Hades and Persephone — to a modern setting of suits and sports cars.
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UnCovered review by Christine
Szymanski, ACLS Somers Point Branch
It’s August 1983 and the night of the annual end-of-summer party in Malibu hosted by the four famous Riva siblings: Nina, the surfer and supermodel; Jay, the championship surfer; Hud, the renowned surfing photographer; and Kit, a surfer and the baby sister. The party is the most anticipated event of the year. But unbeknownst to all, this year’s party will be explosive: alcohol, drugs, music, Hollywood stars behaving badly and, by the following morning, the house will be in flames and lives will be changed forever.
Moving back and forth between decades and story lines, Malibu Rising brings us the story of the Riva family beginning with Mick Riva, the legendary singer. It follows his marriage to his wife June and the coming-of-age of the Riva children in Malibu. Interspersed with the family story is the countdown to the party, setting up the secrets that will be revealed. And then the unforgettable night is underway!
Malibu Rising is a page turner! I stayed up much too late reading, wanting to know what would happen next. Don’t miss it!
Co-written by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, State of Terror centers on a female secretary of state as she races against time to out-maneuver international terrorists and homegrown traitors.
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An unexpected and interesting aspect of the book is the way it brims with experiences of the body, including Couric's years struggling with bulimia and the warping effects of having her looks managed.
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