Isla and the Happily Ever After

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 014242627X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
“Stephanie Perkins’ characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good.”—Rainbow Rowell “This adorable YA romance is half New York love story, half Parisian romance, and fully prepared to make your heart melt quicker than a gelato dropped on a sidewalk.”—MTV.com From the glittering streets of Manhattan to the moonlit rooftops of Paris, falling in love is easy for hopeless dreamer Isla and introspective artist Josh. But as they begin their senior year in France, Isla and Josh are quickly forced to confront the heartbreaking reality that happily-ever-afters aren't always forever. Their romantic journey is skillfully intertwined with those of beloved couples Anna and Étienne and Lola and Cricket, whose paths are destined to collide in a sweeping finale certain to please fans old and new.

Anna and the French Kiss

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1409579956
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
Anna had everything figured out – she was about to start senior year with her best friend, she had a great weekend job and her huge work crush looked as if it might finally be going somewhere... Until her dad decides to send her 4383 miles away to Paris. On her own. But despite not speaking a word of French, Anna finds herself making new friends, including Étienne St. Clair, the smart, beautiful boy from the floor above. But he's taken – and Anna might be too. Will a year of romantic near-misses end with the French kiss she's been waiting for?

You Say It First

Author: Susan Mallery
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 1488028443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
“Romance novels don’t get much better than Mallery’s expert blend of emotional nuance, humor and superb storytelling.” —Booklist The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fool’s Gold romances invites you to visit Happily Inc, a wedding destination founded on a fairy tale! Sculptor Nick Mitchell grew up in a family of artists and learned from his volatile father that passion only leads to pain. As he waits on a new commission, he takes a day job as a humble carpenter at a theme wedding venue. The job has its perks—mainly the venue’s captivating owner, Pallas Saunders. Pallas adores Weddings in a Box. But if she can’t turn the floundering business around, she’ll have no choice but to cave to her domineering mother and work at the family’s bank. Then when a desperate bride begs Pallas for something completely out of the box, her irresistible new hire inspires her. Nick knows she doesn’t belong behind a desk, and she knows in her heart that he’s right—where she really belongs is in his arms. Don’t miss the next book in the Happily Inc series, Second Chance Girl!

Young Adult Literature in Action

Author: Rose Brock
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
Taking a genre approach, this overview of young adult literature shows new librarians and library science students the criteria to use for selecting quality books, including recommended titles. This third edition of Young Adult Literature in Action draws on the success of the previous two editions authored by Rosemary Chance, updating and expanding on them to meet the needs of today's librarians and library science students. It includes a new focus on diverse books, LGBTQ+ selections, the role of book formats, and the relevance of librarians serving teen populations and is an ideal resource for teaching young adult literature courses. Organized by major genre divisions, this easy-to-use book includes new information on timely topics such as audio and e-books, accessible books, and graphic novels. Each chapter includes revised and updated information on collaborative activities, featured books, special topics and programs, selected awards and celebrations, historical connections, recommended resources, issues for discussion, author comments, and assignment suggestions. Further updates include citations of exemplary young adult books and award winners, references, websites, and a bibliography.

Lola and the Boy Next Door

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0142422010
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
Lola Nolan is a budding costume designer, and for her, the more outrageous, sparkly, and fun the outfit, the better. And everything is pretty perfect in her life (right down to her hot rocker boyfriend) until the Bell twins, Calliope and Cricket, return to the negihborhood. When Cricket, a gifted inventor, steps out from his twin sister's shadow and back into Lola's life, she must finally reconcile a lifetime of feelings for the boy next door.

Anna and the French Kiss Collector's Edition

Author: Stephanie Perkins
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593111265
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
A one-of-a-kind edition of the beloved romance classic, featuring a custom patterned edge and new bonus content. New York Times Holiday Gift Guide selection! ♥ New cover art accented with gold foil ♥ A custom, patterned-edge design of Point Zéro ♥ Ribbon marker ♥ Patterned endpapers ♥ BONUS CONTENT: A map of Anna and Étienne’s Paris annotated by the author “Stephanie Perkins’s characters fall in love the way we all want to, in real time and for good.” -Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author Anna can’t wait for her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. So she’s less than thrilled when her father unexpectedly ships her off to boarding school in Paris—until she meets Étienne St. Clair, the perfect boy. The only problem? He's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her crush back home. Will a year of romantic near-misses end in the French kiss Anna awaits?

Beyond the Blockbusters

Author: Rebekah Fitzsimmons
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1496827155
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
Contributions by Megan Brown, Jill Coste, Sara K. Day, Rachel Dean-Ruzicka, Rebekah Fitzsimmons, Amber Gray, Roxanne Harde, Tom Jesse, Heidi Jones, Kaylee Jangula Mootz, Leah Phillips, Rachel L. Rickard Rebellino, S. R. Toliver, Jason Vanfosson, Sarah E. Whitney, and Casey Alane Wilson While critical and popular attention afforded to twenty-first-century young adult literature has exponentially increased in recent years, classroom materials and scholarship have remained static in focus and slight in scope. Twilight, The Hunger Games, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Hate U Give overwhelm conversations among scholars and critics—but these are far from the only texts in need of analysis. Beyond the Blockbusters: Themes and Trends in Contemporary Young Adult Fiction offers a necessary remedy to this limiting perspective, bringing together essays about the many subgenres, themes, and character types that have until now been overlooked. The collection tackles a diverse range of topics—modern updates to the marriage plot; fairy tale retellings in dystopian settings; stories of extrajudicial police killings and racial justice. The approaches are united, though, by a commitment to exploring the large-scale generic and theoretical structures at work in each set of texts. As a collection, Beyond the Blockbusters is an exciting entryway into a field that continues to grow and change even as its works captivate massive audiences. It will prove a crucial addition to the library of any scholar or instructor of young adult literature.

The Girl-Positive Library

Author: Mary Ann Harlan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1440860645
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 173

Book Description
Providing a model of critique useful in readers advisory, collection development, and book clubs, this title encourages the inclusion of young adult titles advancing a positive representation of girls in programming and instruction. Even in an era in which there are multiple and wide-ranging conversations about representations of diverse groups in literature, the depiction of girls in young adult literature has received inadequate attention. This text provides a model for understanding how girls are represented in young adult literature that will aid school and youth services librarians in their personal understanding and awareness as they build collections and create programming. It provides practical suggestions for how to use and implement a feminist lens while reading, discussing, and reviewing titles. Included are a list of recommended annotated titles and discussion questions for use in developing appropriate instructional and interesting programs that explore concepts of girlhood, media literacy programs, and diverse collections.

Protecting His Cameron Baby

Author: Beth Cornelison
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 036974277X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260

Book Description
He was her destiny …a treacherous lover. "He's my soulmate," declares Isla Cameron, who has a sixth sense about charming Evan Murray. Seduced into a steamy affair with him, she becomes pregnant. What Isla doesn't sense—but soon discovers—is that Evan has an ulterior motive for romancing her. Still, she must trust him when he kidnaps her to protect her and their unborn child from danger. Hiding out together, will she forgive his betrayal? From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama. Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Cameron Glen series: Book 1: Mountain Retreat Murder Book 2: Kidnapping in Cameron Glen Book 3: Cameron Mountain Rescue Book 4: Protecting His Cameron Baby

Harlequin Romantic Suspense August 2023 - Box Set

Author: Jennifer D. Bokal
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369742796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 998

Book Description
Looking for heart-racing romance and breathless suspense? Want stories filled with life-and-death situations that cause sparks to fly between adventurous, strong women and brave, powerful men? Harlequin® Romantic Suspense brings you all that and more with four new full-length titles in one collection! Colton's Deadly Affair (A The Coltons of New York novel) by Jennifer D. Bokal When NYPD detective Wells Blackthorn and FBI special agent Sinead Colton are assigned to lead a task force to stop a serial killer, they both assume they're in charge. But when Wells is almost murdered himself, they're forced to work closer than ever—transforming their quarreling to passion. Danger in the Depths (A New York Harbor Patrol novel) by Addison Fox NYPD diver Wyatt Trumball begins pulling bodies out of the harbor, and he needs Marlowe McCoy to crack the safes they're strapped to. Unfortunately, the evidence points to her own family being involved in the crimes, and the tentative bond between them isn't the only thing in danger. Protecting His Cameron Baby (A Cameron Glen novel) by Beth Cornelison Isla Cameron thinks Evan Murray is her soulmate, until he reveals his connection to a the man who’s threatening her family. When Evan kidnaps Isla to keep her and their unborn baby safe, he earns forgiveness for his betrayal as he defends her from an unscrupulous and deadly enemy: his father. Not Without Her Child (A Sierra's Web novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn Jessica Johnson will do anything to find her missing two-year-old daughter, and investigator Brian Powers is worried she's going to lose her life doing so. He isn't willing to risk his heart again, but as they get closer to finding the truth about Jessica's daughter, it becomes clear that they're both in far deeper than they ever realized.