Entering Adulthood With a Bang (The Dirty Diaries of Daisy May Book 1)

There are some rules though, and they're listed inside. So please, take a quick peek! Five Years Time by acotede reviews One-Shot: Five years later and a brief yet torrential storm pushes Mugen and Fuu together to confront lingering feelings of the past. Do You Like Me? Read as Squidward and Spongebob's relationship deepens into something more than just neighbors or coworkers.

Squidward x Spongebob boy x boy Rated T for swearing and agendas. Ratings will go up in the future; you have been warned. This is my first fic ever, so please review. SpongeBob SquarePants - Rated: Now they have to spend 7 minutes locked in the closet together. Two-Shot Naruto - Rated: Missing you by Lunas-paradox reviews Ryoma at his training camp had one dissatisfaction, the fact he couldn't talk or meet his girlfriend.

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But he didn't know he was gonna meet her again but due to certain very unfortunate reasons. Am I your muse? After procrastinating for a week on an assignment, she calls a good friend of four years over to help out. But he acts differently. Always knowing him as the gentlemanly type, his little antics are quite surprising. Ash will never like her, because there is, and always has been, someone else. Naruto likes to watch. That is until Kiba coerces him to join her. Warnings character bashing mostly Serena, cursing name calling, and shaming. If you can't handle it, don't read I don't want or need flames.

Love potion by AiraSora reviews Arnold and Helga have recently started dating and Helga is anything but boring in bed. In fact, she's a little too greedy and it leads to Arnold failing a class. He tells Helga they have to stop having sex, but what he doesn't know is that Helga slipped something into his soda that might make him change his mind. In a Barrel by bluelily3 reviews Fuu decides to give Mugen a much-needed bath.

One-Shot Samurai Champloo - Rated: Three long years passed and Hinata comes back to Konoha and Naruto find out she has a boyfriends and get jealous but then he is angry at Hinata for leaving. Their mothers were best friends even. So it was weird when they found themselves in bed together one winter they decided to visit instead. It's even more surprising when the next time their summer vacation rolled around she was returning with swollen feet and a huge belly with his name written all over it. Gakuen Alice - Rated: It's an all-out war about who owns the authority. But the real question is, who's going to win?

From the Desk of Arnold Shortman by Polkahotness reviews When Helga moves across state with her parents while opening "Big Bob's Cellphone Castle," Arnold is stuck behind regretting his decisions of breaking up with her in the first place. Could it be Arnold whose words bring them back together? Or the music he's secretly creating in her honor? Arnold had cheated on his girlfriend.

But it was the way that he said it that really interested me: It was a statement to him, not a confession, or a heart-wrenching admission of guilt. He said it the same way he'd tell me he was out of sugar. Tell me how I did! It's an incredibly sweet moment really romantic. Who doesn't enjoy a picnic? Sacrifice For The Cause by elsa12tmnt Sans is sick of pretending to be happy with his life for Frisk's sake. Going out of his way to keep THEM happy is difficult enough. Contentment means no more resets.

Undeniably His by purplehanyou15 reviews Her scent was everything and it drove him insane. He had finally found his mate yet he was in love with another. Their feelings by Alina reviews "I want all of you. I want you and only you. Without a pause, without a heartbeat, without a doubt. I'll keep choosing you.

Because I love you too. Until fate brought them together. Sequel to His and Her feelings. Yes, the title does come from the "Wicked" song. He always knew he'd never be her happy ending, but that didn't mean it didn't hurt. Arnold may have been a little dense, but he wasn't stupid. When your best friend was in love with your wife it was a little hard not to notice. Now a two shot. Hyunh was reunited with his daughter. Arnold never knew of the truth of what or who was behind his very own Christmas miracle. Will now be updated on holidays. K - English - Chapters: Quagmire's Perfect Woman by impossible.

They help each other bring their fantasies to life and explore the true pleasures of sex. Still in progress and more to come soon. Family Guy - Rated: M - English - Angst - Chapters: But something strange slips out of Ash's mouth. Count On Me by Chaotic Reflections reviews Sonic knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that he could always count on Amy. Sonic the Hedgehog - Rated: The stories are mostly unrelated, though there are similar threads running through a few of them. Mostly clean and cute, but a few are pretty smutty - hope you all enjoy! Gravity Falls - Rated: The Upkeep of Us by Historia70 reviews "I caught a glimpse of you being the one attacked.

I knew the cops wouldn't reach you in time. I had to do something. I had to do it or else something more would of happened. Some Mystery also Hey Arnold - Rated: But he never noticed her. Time has passed and now he comes back into her life Will there be a happy beginning? Or another sad farewell? This fanfic contains adult scenes and is not for under 18's! Kanto Calling by crywonder reviews Ash isn't the only one who's surprised when he gets a call from Misty at his latest stop in Kalos.

And this conversation certainly wasn't what Misty had in mind when she phoned in. Abrasive by Fantastic Mrs. Papaye reviews They can't decide if they hate each other or if they could not stand living without the other. More drabbles about the relationship between Fuu and Mugen. Fuugen Samurai Champloo - Rated: Remember by dark images reviews "You think I wouldn't remember? My Ames by sonikkuism reviews Of course, leave it to the one and only Amy Rose to find him on any place on the planet.

However, his thoughts on her are not what she thinks. I apparently uploaded the wrong story. The Power's Out by WilsonsBeard reviews Scary movies, storms, power outages, a few candles, and some sweet alone time. Fixing a Hole by Anzel Wolveine reviews "There's no way he's that dense. He just doesn't like me. I can't stop liking him. Not now, not ever. Not too dirty, hence the rating. Enjoy, and don't hesitate to give me your opinions on it. Love Muffin by maraudersgurl12 reviews It's the middle of the night, and Misty is having trouble falling asleep. She does some baking to help her insomnia when someone decides to join her.

Pokeshipping, sequel to "Stay with me, Please! Excavate by WilsonsBeard reviews Sonic may not be into archeology like a particular pink friend, but you could say he was interested in at least one of the two. And when she takes him on an excavation trip, maybe a little digging could actually help him. Then again, so could a little jealousy. Knock Knock by Nothingspecialhere reviews "Who's there?

As You Are by Reinamy reviews Their first date goes like this. The Silence of Storms by Reinamy reviews In which Arnold teaches Helga how to weather a storm and Helga proves just how quick a learner she is. Especially when you come face to face with the girl you may or may not have a crush on. Little bit of TailsAmy in there too. Lucy gets interested into Natsu, so Cana helps her out. Alcohol and "The Nervous Game". When Lucy takes it too far with the teasing and embarrasses Natsu in front of the guild, he decides he would have his revenge and show Lucy how real teasing goes.

Will Lucy be able to withstand it? Fairy Tail - Rated: The Tempting Smell by Octohoney reviews Lucy is sexually frustrated and tries to deal with it, without a certain dragon slayer noticing in. Natsu cathes a smell which is intoxicating for him. But where does this smell come from? And what will happen after he finds out to who the smell belongs to? Will he be able to hold back? First attemp on wirting a fanfic, have mercy pls: Find out all the ordeals Hiyori and Yukine have to go through because Yato decided to be a little naughty!

And so I did. Rated M for strong language and mild sexual content. A Loving Massage by kanaelunmoon reviews Hinata waits for Naruto to come home only to learn he has hurt his back upon his return. An idea come to her mind and she hopes it works in making him feel better, but one thing can always led to another in the blink of an eye. Midnight by WilsonsBeard reviews Waiting for the stars. You make great company. SonAmy Sonic the Hedgehog - Rated: Coming Home to You by Little-Dreamer95 reviews Naruto comes home to his darling wife after a long mission abroad.

With baby Boruto asleep in his crib, the two young parents reunite with one other in ways that only passionate lovers know how. Lucysexual by Marsfish reviews The guild is trying to find out what the hell Natsu is. Does he even have a dick at all! Unfortunately for them, Lucy knows the truth, and she's not telling a soul. Campfires and Strawberries by Vhips reviews Natsu decides campfires and strawberries with a hint of ink is his favorite scent. Sweet Dreams by missmocha77 reviews She cuddled up to him in her sleep and muttered his name. Mugen had no idea what to do. When he finally gained the courage to tell her, she was on a sick leave.

Nick was shocked that she didn't even tell him about her sick leave and investigate why that is. Curiosity killed the cat you know but this case, a fox. Sly fox, Dumb bunny by BlueBubblegumBubble reviews The last thing officer Judy Hopps wanted to see when she stepped out of the shower was her colleague Nick Wilde lounging by the door eating a doughnut. Especially when she was stark naked. My attempt at Judy x Nick fluff. Let's see how it goes. RoseGold reviews Even after all these years, she was still by his side. Hello by ibrokeeverything reviews "Balling his fingers into fists, Ash shut his eyes, trying to will himself to sleep.

He knew that it wouldn't be successful, but he just wanted sleep more than anything. Anything but the red-haired trainer that was the cause of his misery. Every time he closed his eyes, her image was bright and clear. When the boy decides that the reason she can't stand him is because he has a do-gooder reputation, Arnold tries to tarnish his name with unexpected results.

Misty gets red by doc boy reviews After getting sick from stun spore, it's up to Ash to save his best friend! It's also the first Mating Season Nick and Judy get to spend together. After some awkward moments and some advice from the Ottertons, Judy and Nick learn that making love can be both strange and wonderful. All from Sans perspective what more can you ask for?

This all takes place Post Pacifist Ending. Chocolate Kisses by nyahchatnoir reviews Easter: A stupid holiday that consists of bunnies and eggs. Yeah, we'll see how that works out for him. Fantasy on a Theme by Artemis J. Halk reviews "Okay, so maybe I am in love with Judy," Nick whispered to himself. But what good would it do for any of us if I told her how I felt? And a lot of people tended to view them with a mixture of fear and loathing.

Said that it was unnatural. Surviving and scoring are of equal importance to him and he does so in creative ways. Sans Hoodie by Mistress Duck reviews I really suck at this part so um, Sans has a major crush on Frisk and always has dreams about her wearing his hoodie.

Little did he know that the woman he loved so much knew about his dreams, and decided to make it real. You know that if you're looking at M rated things. I suck at summary's But give it a shot! How ever it doesn't last long after memories from the other timeline come into play. White Kunai by Magma Writes reviews A series of violent rapes and murders targeting long, dark haired, young women have caught the attention of the Hokage. Use a qualified, long, dark haired kunoichi as bait.

The only one that fits the criteria? The last time Mr. Otterton was seen he was talking with the small time con artist Nick Wilde. This lead will bring Judy to the Mystic Springs Oasis, a most unique establishment where inhibitions can be a little less harsh Getting Frisky by stars-of-february reviews It's been several years since the Barrier was broken, and eighteen-year old Frisk is content with her loving family and friends.

But her long-time best skeleton friend isn't as happy. How in the world will he confess to her? Sasha X Mafuyu romance story by Angel-the-hedge reviews A friend of mine from Deviantart and I decided to make this fanfic together. Tails convinces Sonic to take Amy out on a date. Does it go well? Sonamy Sonic the Hedgehog - Rated: Spitfire by N-I-N-T reviews Ash has finally won the Kalos league, only to discover that his celebration party isn't going as he planned when all of his former companions appear.

He will have some tough choices ahead when jealousy meets malicious intent. Eventual Pokeshipping and a step into adulthood. Bullied by zElliexmagic reviews With him, Amy knew she would never be bullied again. Simmons throws at his students is a photography project of something they treasure.

But when Arnold snaps a picture of Helga at the park, he finds out something about her that she's been hiding from him for years. Advice from above by doc boy reviews After losing the Kanto league, Ash falls into depression. But when Misty reminds him of an old saying, they both learn something about themselves A Battle for your Lover by zElliexmagic reviews As the gang is in a deadly battle, Sonic's number one goal is to keep Amy safe.

Will he succeed or fail? Sonamy and slight Silvaze. Maybe he was a bad person, but he just couldn't stay away. My Hero by dreambigwh11 reviews My hero, he's the one who saved my life, and the one who showed me love. And for that, I'm eternally grateful. This is my first story in 5 years! Ash believes this about his best friend. Does Misty feel the same? Rated for later content. No one by sidboy reviews Brittany loves Alvin and does not know how to do say that to him. Alvin is doubt if she really loves him. Can a song bring them together? Alvin and the chipmunks - Rated: Ash is at a pokemon center after the events of the first episode.

But what if Misty had met him here and she were his nurse? Audaciously Flirting by Angelic Guardian reviews Now that Arnold finally knows about Helga's true feelings for him, he decides to take a unique approach on how to handle it.

The only thing is, Helga always happens to be one step ahead of him. How did that plan change? How is this even happening? How did Arnold Shortman, stand up citizen and pretty ordinary guy, end up having to carry something racy like sex dice on the bus? What's Best for Fuu by Soul Raider reviews It's been four years since the search for the sunflower samurai came to an end.

Four years since Fuu had last seen her bodyguards. She thought she could move on, she even found someone she cared for. But what happens when a certain chaotic swordsman comes back into her life? Back In The River by Suift reviews Ash and Pikachu try to jog Misty's memory about an important moment in their lives which leads to an stunning revelation. Teaching Psyduck to swim! When Ash finds her at the place she was talking about, he watches her in amazement as she tries her best to teach her Pysduck how to swim, he decides to help her and has fun while doing so!

After not seeing them in person for 7 years, The boys, now living separately, each bring home a powerpuff for their own Rated M for sexual themes and language. Currently revising chapters Powerpuff Girls - Rated: Because I already miss you and you're right here. Ash found out that his current girlfriend, Serena, is cheating on him, so; he decides he wants revenge with a certain red-head in Cerulean City Major OOC warning 18 only please!

M - English - Humor - Chapters: Reunion in Kalos by maraudersgurl12 reviews When Misty gets some time off from the gym, she visits Ash in Kalos. When they decide to have lunch together in Lumiose City, Ash says something that he shouldn't have. What will Misty say in response? Read to find out. Is Today the Day? I tried out a new style of writing. Here For You by maraudersgurl12 reviews When Ash gets a call, he hears the worst news of his life. He rushes to Cerulean, prepared to fight for what he should have years ago. This time, he hopes he succeeds before it's too late.

After staying at the Laverre Pokemon Center, the gang is ready to go, but Ash is no where to be found!. As Serena, Clemont and Sawyer wrack their brains over where their friend could be, Bonnie makes a very important observation. For Pokeshipping Week ! Rated T for suggestive themes. Do Champions Dream of Electric Mice? To stand at the top is hard work and Ash is slowly beginning to feel the pressures of being a Pokemon Master take its toll on him as his losing streak continues. Faced with an uncertain future, Ash turns to an old friend for the encouragement he needs to keep going despite his mounting self-doubt.

Danny Phantom - Rated: Her jade eyes shone brightly with unrestrained happiness, her heart beating joyfully in her chest as she inhaled his scent. His arm was wrapped snugly around her waist, his fingers drawing invisible hearts on her hip. Misty's decision by Final Masquerade reviews Sequal to Ash's confession. Misty recieves Ash's letter and decides it's finally time to take action.

This Life by Everclear70 reviews Full summary inside. Where Arnold and Helga meet in their senior year due to her constantly moving around. Arnold is his normal self. There is fluff, bad language, sexual tension, and some bad things that occur. They're taking a journey through high school life before reaching the jungle.

Boring by AiraSora reviews "You're bored with her, aren't you? I wanted to tell her that Lila was perfect for me. I had fought for her attention for years and now she was finally my girlfriend, but it felt like I was still trying to win her heart. Something was missing and that something could be this excitement I felt whenever I looked in the blue eyes of this strange girl.

Amy now tries to convince Sonic to let this incident slip by so she can get back to fighting evil but instead end up talking about their feelings. Rated T for Teen for mild language and violence. One-shot Sonic the Hedgehog - Rated: Kisses in Alleyways by shyauthor reviews they run into each other after so long only to run into trouble again. Stray Thoughts by goldeneyespitchblackshadows reviews Dipper reflects as he watches Mabel sleep. The Reawakening by GloryJotter reviews After her 19th birthday passes completely unnoticed, Meg decides to return to the one person she believes ever really cared about her.

The Leaves of Change by maraudersgurl12 reviews It's been twelve years since Misty first pulled Ash out of the water. When Ash comes home unexpectedly, it's up to Misty to lift him out of his new depressed state. Will she be able to do it in time, or will he give up on Pokemon training forever?

Come join our heroes on this five-part adventure of love, loss, and Pokemon. Rated M for Adult Content. Ash realizes he likes Misty. A cute little scene ensues. Cause and Effect by MusicIsLife42 reviews Every decision you make alters the future; some more so than others. When a poor choice is made, how hard will it be to make up for it? My first crack at a legitimate story. M for language and sexual situations. Parenthood by Hatake Sakura Love reviews Kagome finds an abandoned Hanyou pup in a basket by the river.

Kagome's mom has a secret she's been hiding. Getting Edited Inuyasha - Rated: Heartbeat by Chaotic Reflections reviews Sonic, carefully clutching a few white lilies in his hand, could only wonder why his feet led him here of all places. Helga in Wonderland by AiraSora reviews I was what you'd call a typical year-old girl with the average problems: A trip to a world made of nonsense might prove to be exactly what this teenage girl needed in order to find out what is nonsense and what is not. Bad behavior by AiraSora reviews "I told you I was trouble with my bad behavior.

Pataki, has officially fallen for a bad boy, something I thought I was too smart to ever do. He is sugar-coated misery, a devil in disguise and a snake with green eyes. I guess it's karma I have bad behavior too. Cover by jebbie Hey Arnold - Rated: She is in hospital. If she did, what will ash do. T - English - Drama - Chapters: A Hot Summers Day by Draksion 57 reviews When it gets warm, and the hormones start buzzing, there's no doubt the bed will be rocking.

Sonamy one shot lemon. Stalker Watch by robotsandblankets reviews Charlotte has a stalker! Well she might, but still! The weird text messages get even weirder, flowers are being sent to her, and every move, or step, she takes feels like it is watched. Good thing she has Captain Man and Kid Danger to protect her. Henry Danger - Rated: Opportunity and Motive by c2t2 reviews Mugen doesn't mean half of what he says.

Fuu takes him at his word in a vulnerable moment. Overt MuFu, light FuJin. Confessions Can Be Your Friend by Everclear70 reviews During class Brainy makes a confession that does a slight snowball but at least it helps give Helga happiness in the end. After school club by Chibietan reviews The heat he felt wasn't due to summer.

Lord Hokage by EroPrincess reviews Ch. To commemorate seven years of blissful marriage Naruto prepares for a romantic evening with his wife on their anniversary—until Hinata forgets. Now his plans have changed and she must be punished for her thoughtlessness. Meet Hinata Mitarashi, a girl with a dark past that left her scarred in more ways then one. Learn about what happened to the Mitarashi Clan and the struggles Hinata had to endure to make it where she is today. Sentimental by wabisabija reviews Fuu encounters an individual that sends her diving into her memories. Flipped "Never ignore who loves you and cares about you.

But he realized that their feelings have flipped. A red haired surprise by doc boy reviews After winning second place in a league Ash returns home for a little rest when an old friend comes back with a pleasent surrprise Hands On by Satoorihoya reviews Naruto gets a little rough. His flirting with Misty had been going on for so long, Misty was smiling! Or was she trying to get back at him? Dominance by pug0tis reviews Ash and misty have been dating for five years and even though they now live with each other and are now dating the fights still continue.

Stay by Natural Born Sinner reviews It didn't take much to realize the mild obsession SpongeBob had with him, and secretly he enjoyed it; at least someone adored him. But when he walked through the door of that damned pineapple, 'mild' was soon realized to be a understatement, and Squidward would learn he was more than adored. T - English - Horror - Chapters: One night at Kagome's by SociableSociopath reviews What happens when inuyasha finds a condom in Kagomes drawer.

Why Be Silent by Everclear70 reviews 1st fanfic. Someone is threatening the life of another. Leaving notes and doing things against her. Arnold and Helga are not in the best of terms in the beginning of the story due to something that he did, but he isn't the one doing the threatening. He just wants it to stop for her sake and to get her back. Disease by MoonlightMask reviews He was sick, he had to be.

How else could he explain the fire inside him every time she smirked at him or teased him, this constant need to defeat her? Ever since that kiss on the rofftop it was like something inside him snapped, she occupied his every thought, consumed him even in his dreams. He didn't know who he was anymore and it was all her fault. Lip Locked by HanaritsuKrizza reviews It happened once, twice, thrice, and Oz wondered if it will happen again for the fourth time.

Pandora Hearts - Rated: Just Friends by wstrnplsr reviews They're just friends, nothing more. Constantly making her angry and annoyed. They all knew the punishment for that. The bruises they had sustained from her would prove it. Yet they were entranced to see what would happen, because Arnold may have been her favorite victim, but they had never seen her harm him. But one should never mess with Helga G Pataki! Kids Next Door - Rated: The stuff of nightmares by CelestialAuthor reviews When Bill torments Dipper in his dreams he seeks comfort from the only person he knows can give it to him Gravity Falls - Rated: A oneshot told entirely from Sonic's POV.

My first story ever. Rated entirely for the 3rd to last paragraph. A Collaborative Fic by ConiferousSiblings reviews This is a one-shot pinecest story written in collaboration with fellow fanfiction writer Sky-Pirate-Tat tat-buns on tumblr. The twins are college aged and Mabel stumbles onto a secret while idly poking around one of Dippers occult books. After conducting a thorough search, even sneaking aboard the abandoned Egg Carrier, what she finds breaks her heart.

Can her blue hero help her see the value of Gamma's decision? One has a very interesting name. Sorry, if I misspelled names. Not that he understands why, of course. She's had these really, really vivid hallucinations about Ash. Oh, and they were in absolutely no way appropriate. Blinding by morphinetune reviews: The well has re-opened, and the reunion is so sweet that they've forgotten the real issue: Will the well stay open?

Rated M for Sexual content. A kiss by bw reviews Three years after he became Kid Danger, Henry gets hurt and some strange things happen. Chenry I made this up. Kiss, Kiss, Kiss by Sakurapetal14 reviews The time when he couldn't stop from claiming her as his. Rated M for a bit of lime. Dear Diary by Z. Ashes reviews Yato and Yukine discover that Hiyori keeps a diary in her possession.

Curious as to what lies inside the pages, Yato and Yukine team up to try and steal her diary without her knowing. The boys will learn though, that it is harder then they thought it would be. Rain by rainbowthefox reviews Garu enjoyed having peace and quiet around his house during the day. It was quite an impossible thing to manage with Tobe, Abyo, and, lord forbid, Pucca bothering him during the day. But when the village experiences a storm one morning, Garu learns that even the most clingy people can make him content. Garu X Pucca Pucca - Rated: Tuesdays by NodsRespectfully reviews As long as he could remember, Naruto simply could not think of anything positive about Tuesdays.

But I guess with a new life and a new family comes a new opportunity to change your outlook on things. Winter Wonderland by Z. Ashes reviews Everyone decides to have a day out ice skating during the winter. Hiyori doesn't want to join everyone else though, and this concerns Yato. So he decides to see what is bothering Hiyori.

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Wedding in Piedmont by voice of morgoth reviews It's Mabel's big day. So why doesn't she feel happy? So when Kagome, hungry for information on vampires turns to him in desperation, he takes pleasure in enjoying her. That's until he starts to fall for her The Last Hurrah by ConiferousSiblings reviews A fic with an older pair of Pine Twins just graduated from High School deciding to take a last summer trip to Gravity Falls together before they have to head off to college. Gotta warn you, the focus of the story is Pinecest so if that isn't your thing just don't read it.

He has been captivated by Helga, the princess who lives in the country next to his own. Rumor says that she is haughty, but Arnold believes that is only her exterior. He is determined to ask for her hand in marriage, but this girl can be hard to convince. Drastic situations calls for drastic measures. Garu is stuck with a situation and it is up to to him to solve it.

Don't read if you don't like that stuffs! The Moonlight Legend by SonamyFan16 reviews Lyric seems to know Sonic and the others from a life from the past which is 1, years before. But is there more than meets the eye with their slithering enemy Sonic reawakened and why does Lyric seem to want Amy so much, what does she have to do with this snake who was imprisoned in the tomb for 1, years? Read to find out and Review.

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Messy Kitchens by Yaoi reviews Kevin comes home to find Edd on his couch and his kitchen a bit unkempt. Ed, Edd n Eddy - Rated: Alter ego by AiraSora reviews Most people would argue that Arnold is a saint of nature.

Lady Luck is not always on his side though and one day, while playing baseball, he hits the ball so hard it flies through the window to Madame Blanche's store. The gypsy does not take it lightly and puts a curse on him. Soon he starts acting weird around his peers; especially around a certain blonde girl. Uninhibited by EroPrincess reviews People have said confidence is gained through inebriation.

What happens when the red headed jock finds out? What will he do to the poor nerd? He can spend time away from his best friends Ed and Eddy, but Nazz unfortunately ruins his time alone by bringing brainless Kevin into his study sessions. How will Double-D manage to survive the awful luck Kevin brings? Sure, she wasn't drop dead gorgeous, she was a year younger than Sonic and she wasn't a genius.

But he, surely, didn't expect such a girl to exist? Let alone love him to the same extent which she did. Can the Sonic gang help her dream come true in 10 easy steps? Sweater Weather by keep-me-posted reviews When Arnold notices Helga walking to school without a coat on, he selflessly offers up his own. Unless you like corny stories I suggest you back away so…anyone up for a teenage girl fantasy?

I should cut down on the fluff but I'm to lazy. Santa baby by AiraSora reviews A dreadful trip to the mall to see Santa Claus turns out to leave Helga quite curious about who is hiding under the suit. She had, after all, always wished for an embarrassed boyfriend on Christmas. Joy by The Monday Child reviews He watched her grow, and he waited. Public Restroom Quickie by Tsuyoshi-chin reviews The name says it all. A Christmas gift from me! Rated M cause it is. Baby its cold outside by xBlackTigerx reviews Double D is having a small evening at her boyfriends house before heading home to spend time with her family, but what happens when she needs to go home and the snow storm starts to pick up?

Oh my Heart by DarkBlossome reviews It has been seven years and Sooga village is pretty much the same but what happens when a certain wide smiling noodle ninja begins acting different? And Garu starts acting different to. Afire love by Stars. Metaphors reviews Naruto's not sure whether he left his window open or if Hinata used some kind of jutsu to break through, but she's here, nevertheless. In the middle of the night. Reflections by Exrahlixxibith reviews Mugen can't help but reflect on feelings he'd rather keep hidden after he and Jin read Fuu's diary.

Slight Fuugen Samurai Champloo - Rated: Tell Me something by lululoveswaffles reviews Yato wants to know Hiyori broke out of Nora's spell. I don't own Noragami. My Apartment, Your Balcony by bootlegEmotion reviews Meg turned away from the group of giggling bitches, and headed to class. It's not like this crap is anything new. Futile Jealousy by SasuHina-Hime reviews Naruto knows Hinata loves him more than anything, so why can't he stop himself from getting jealous over her new teammate Yuki? D Naruto - Rated: Hokage-Sama by XMidnightXWerewolfX reviews Naruto is finally Hokage, and his beautiful wife has come to visit him on his first day, and the two of them decide they should celebrate this incredible event.

Precious Hello by fia's rapier reviews At last, he was finally home. Spoilers from chapter and the new movie, Naruto the Last Naruto - Rated: The Art of Seduction by Katraine reviews. Nursing a Flu by RainyDesert reviews 2D is sick, but he has a certain guitarist to take care of him. Roadside girl by AiraSora reviews Acting had in many ways been one of Helga's many skills.

Arnold hadn't expected her to give a shot at a career in it though thereby leaving Hillwood to study abroad just when he had started to grow feelings for her. That smidge of love has turned into bitter resentment, so when the play Helga is cast in as the heroine is falling apart, can Arnold ignore the past pain and save it?

Beauty and the beach by doc boy reviews They say Misty is the one who has the crush on Ash. What if it was the other way around? Denial's Not Just A River by inu reviews Denial and unrequited love are at all time highs at Hillwood High and everyone's tired of it: Devil May Care by Isabella Rain reviews After a bet in a gambling hall, Kagome's life has been bet away by her father. In thirteen years, the man says he will be back to claim her. But who is this mysterious man and what does he want with her?

One Last Chance by lazura reviews Michiru came to visit Z-Loan one day, however Chika has been acting weird whenever she goes near him. Takes place after the ending of Zombie Loan. MichiruxChika Zombie-Loan - Rated: The best trash ship. You guys know me by now. I enjoyed it I hope you guys do too! Nsfw and all that fun stuff. Written from Dip's POV mostly.

Our Love by YellowArchive reviews Here, in the sanctuary of soft, white sheets, we show the love we wanted declared but could not be. But there, mocking us, is the cruel reality of what cannot be. TsunaxHaru Katekyo Hitman Reborn! She decides to give him one last memory of her, before she leaves him, but will this memory become more than just a friendly goodbye? Your Hell by 16ckelmen reviews "Don't you understand my life is Hell with or without you!

After all he had just lost his grandparents, and he just can't survive one more loss. Helga better decide will she commit suicide and drag Arnold with her or will she continue life as it is? There's no sure answer with Helga G. Pataki Hey Arnold - Rated: Mature Content by The Four Crosses reviews Naruto gets a mission to a be a role in a very special movie. Wolf in Lambskin by HeroineCruor reviews Maybe there's this person who's the kindest and the most innocent soul you know.

Then there's this other person who's dark, rough and savvy. And sometimes they happen to be the same person. M rating because I'm paranoid. Pre-ep for episode 1x3, "The Secret Gets Out". Dream Journal by ConiferousSiblings reviews I've uploaded parts of this story on my Tumblr, but I realized that I'd been neglecting my account here for a while The focus of the story is light-hearted romance, Pinecest Dipper x Mabel.

Not like my usual stuff but it's just a little beautiful snippet of how sweet I imagine Mabel and Dipper's relationship could be. It's all the best things about pinecest without all the sex. Co-written again by Justdippinsaucethings on tumblr. This one is just them messing around again but yah they do get off lol. They're like 13 it's the end of summer and they've only recently discovered their feelings for each other. M for things happening. Fixed and added some things. It's dirty, it's cute, it's tasteful.

You should like it too. If you don't, don't read it. I still love you even if you don't love Pincest. It's rated M for content but not language. I imagine them like maybe in this one. They've had an established relationship for a few weeks now. A Night on the Kaori by sassywhatevers reviews Be as attached to Naruto-kun as possible without seeming too clingy. Be effortlessly sexy but not trashy.

Be possessive of Naruto-kun. Hinata's going on an undercover mission - on a yacht cruise, of all the places - with Naruto. Has the Hyuuga heiress bitten off more than she can chew? Not an Ordinary Psychopath by jojo07 reviews I didn't wish to be born this way but I couldn't fight it off. It comes out of nowhere and, in the past, I could have said I enjoyed it. But lately my opinion has changed. I don't wish for any more blood shed.

And it's all because of my love for Hyuuga Hinata. I didn't know that accepting our forbidden love that so much chaos would ensue. Snapshots by Blisterdude reviews The twins are set to graduate high school. The future is ahead, but one of them is more concerned with their past. A story spanning a week and a lifetime showing the moments that defined the people they became. Confession by keep-me-posted reviews After all these years, Arnold has finally found out Helga's secret.

How will he react? Expired Apple Juice by ConiferousSiblings reviews A short fic with some high-school aged Pines twins making their own alcohol. Story contains Pinecest - please don't read if that would offend you: Amy Rose was the only survivor. At sixteen years old and walking home in a dark alleyway, she's the perfect target. The vampire's come back to finish what he started. Her life story and that of her mother, including their time spent with the insurgents and in a reconcentrado during the s, becomes a stunning confession.

This is an unsparing book, and one that sings. The dialogue is snappy and entirely believable. There are twists and turns galore and enough heroes to populate a war movie. If you only read one crime novel this year, make it this one.

You will be entirely entertained. In , Sara de Vos is the first woman to be admitted as a master painter to the Guild of St. Now, her only surviving painting belongs to a wealthy descendant of the original owner, though it was forged by celebrated art historian Ellie Shipley in her desperate youth, when she needed to pay the rent. Tagg From the Start fashions another endearing, pithy story of finding love at the perfect time. This brave little dachshund will capture your heart, as will her prickly, tenderhearted, and irresistible owner.

Tanner From Animal House to Our House, , who lived in the Marshall Islands and launched the Marshall Islands Story Project, brings this microcosm of human folly and valor to captivating realization with bracing insights, tangy humor, profound respect, and rebounding resonance.

Emily Morris answers that question in the most extreme way possible. However, as she learns, such a selfish, desperate act rarely leaves the actor truly free, especially when there is a child involved. What does it take to care for someone who is chronically ill? What does it mean to love yourself? Eventually, Majority and Solemn are forced to make a decision together about which directions to take in their respective lives. This standout novel is anchored by its vulnerable and brave heroine.

The short stories in Some Possible Solutions feature doppelgangers and sister-savants, impossible staircases and surreal city parks; they swing open like doors onto rich, strange worlds, which, on closer inspection, reveal themselves to be our own…These tales are true originals, shining their eerie, lovely lights on the water and asking questions that linger.

Uncertain whether the fire is arson, Maeve and her colleagues, including her rough-edged former partner, Det. Maeve and her team succeed in identifying a number of suspects capable of criminal acts. Meanwhile, Maeve is battling health problems resulting from job stress and avoiding a rapist who has been following her for years. Well-drawn characters and engaging subplots compliment the intricate main investigation.

Casey keeps the suspense high throughout. Foley is leading an irrigation project in western China when a worker collapses with symptoms that look like Ebola. At a local hospital, the victim and Foley are treated as if they were living biohazards, and the government rushes Chen Dazhong, a representative of the Chinese version of the CDC, to the scene from Beijing.

Henderson expects her to win and hopes that she will name him as her running mate. Sandford reveals the plans of the would-be assassins, Marlys Purdy and her son, Cole, from the opening chapter, and the plot follows a familiar path toward the dramatic resolution that suggests a new direction for the long-running series. Readers who are looking for yet another assassination thriller that paints within the lines will be satisfied.. Focusing on both a family and a single location throughout time makes for a compelling and emotionally worthwhile novel. Beverly-Whittemore returns with another charming page-turner, this time marrying old Hollywood elegance to Midwestern practicality… A lightly gothic tale of hearts broken and mended in small-town America.

Amos is especially curious about Melvin Mars, convicted of the murders of his own parents two decades ago and who now might be set free because someone else has suddenly confessed to the killings. But is the confession legit? Is Mars a wrongly convicted man, or a murderer whom someone, for some reason, wants back on the streets? The story might be a bit more convoluted than it needs to be, but the characters are solid, and Decker moves from an interesting one-off protagonist to an engaging and multilayered series lead.

Keane investigates anyway, and soon the killer seems fixated on Keane, taunting him, then beginning to threaten the women closest to Keane, including high-powered Washington, D. Deeply rooted in Hidden Springs, Kentucky, Keane is a decent, hardworking deputy who hopes he can persuade the ambitious Alex to join him in his charming village, far from the Beltway.

Well-drawn, sometimes-quirky characters and the charming frame of small-town America add to this page-turning mystery chock-full of plot twists. Alter Egos will make a signal contribution to the national debate over who should be the next American president. Wulf does much to revive our appreciation of this ecological visionary through her lively, impressively researched account of his travels and exploits, reminding us of the lasting influence of his primary insight: Martin Luther King, Jr. Board of Education, placed him at the epicenter of this crusade for justice. And what a fight it was.

A richly textured account that brings to life the political and cultural stakes involved. The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity. The story is well paced, managing not only to keep readers hooked, but also second guessing everything they think they know. Sands integrates a series of fun and interesting riddles and codes with chemistry concepts—no easy feat.

The ending is dynamic and rewarding, with just the right blend of the fantastical and realistic. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency, No. The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency was supposed to be a secret constabulary, but after the success of their first case, all of London knows that Lady Ada and Mary are the girls to go to if you have a problem. Their new case is a puzzle indeed. It involves a horrible hospital, a missing will, a hasty engagement, and a suspiciously slippery servant.

But Marys stumbled onto a mystery of her own. She spotted a ghostly girl in a grey gown dashing through the park. A girl who is the spitting image of their new client. The two cases must be linked. Weird creatures are appearing in unexpected places, and the demigods and magicians have to team up to take them down. As they battle with Celestial Bronze and glowing hieroglyphs, the four heroes find that they have a lot in common—and more power than they ever thought possible. But will their combined forces be enough to foil an ancient enemy who is mixing Greek and Egyptian incantations for an evil purpose?

Rick Riordan wields his usual storytelling magic in this adrenaline-fueled adventure. In January , she moves from California to the frosty Vermont town of Hillsborough, an unwelcoming place. The farmer next door is always rude, and Mimi is teased at school. When Mimi and Stacey decide to challenge the exclusion of girls from shop classes, their courage inspires the entire eighth grade to an act of civil disobedience.

Told in evocative free verse, Full Cicada Moon is a lyrical portrait of a strong family at a time of immense change, perfect for that budding scientist who loves to look at the stars. They miss his stories, especially the fairy tales he used to teach them about life, as well as soothe their fears. They know better now: But then a magic book from their grandmother, a gift on their twelfth birthdays, sends the twins hurtling into the Land of Stories, where happy endings are usually expected.

Their biggest concern is gathering the materials needed for the Wishing Spell, which will send them back home. So begins a scavenger hunt for some of the most recognizable symbols and characters in fantasy lore: Golden Globe—winner Colfer writes for an audience that will likely include plenty of teen readers i. He disapproved of the relative sparseness of detail in the comparable allegorical fantasy his friend C. Lewis dreamed up in the Chronicles of Narnia, though he knew Lewis had spun a page-turning yarn. It has been estimated that one-tenth of all paperbacks sold can trace their ancestry to J.

When life gets unbearable, Gerta, now twelve, and Fritz try to tunnel their way to the West. One frightening night Stella and her brother Jojo witness a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan, practically in their own backyard. This meeting is the signal of trouble to come to the black community of Bumblebee. The townspeople must come together to find strength and protection to face the injustices all around them. This is an engrossing historical fiction novel with an amiable and humble heroine who does not recognize her own bravery or the power of her words.

She provides inspiration not only to her fellow characters but also to readers who will relate to her and her situation.

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Storytelling at its finest. Most people in the town spend their days searching through the landfill for things that can be sold, and Ada is no different, until the day a man named Favio Chavez offers to start teaching music classes to the children of the neighborhood. Ada chooses a violin, and the hodgepodge group of kids slowly becomes an orchestra, eventually gaining confidence and fame, touring around the world.

The mixed-media collages are a particular effective medium for this true story, layering images of Ada and the orchestra over the landfill. The nuances of the subject may strike a stronger chord with adults rather than children, but the interesting visuals and the underlying message of hope and perseverance should help this find an audience. She is the new girl at Berrybrook Middle School and is having a hard time fitting in because of her struggles with social anxiety.

The work opens with the young teen pushing away the first person who tries to help her, Jaime, and it only gets more awkward from there. Can the two groups stop fighting long enough to earn a spot in the school fair? Will Peppi overcome her social anxiety and apologize to Jaime? Will any of them feel comfortable enough in their own skins to have a good school year? The story is told with a clear, believable voice.

Diversity is reflected in this average middle school setting, and there are characters from a variety of ethnicities and are differently abled. Chmakova is an adept storyteller and organically incorporates messages of kindness and understanding without being preachy. The placement of the text and images were carefully considered. The illustrations and lettering are playful, bright, and fun, in keeping with the tone of the work. Readers will connect with the relatable, complex characters. Six categories of nutrients are introduced: Digestion is described, as is the Food Guide Pyramid.

Five recipes are given at the end. The large, square format invites readers in, beginning with a bright watercolor scene of a hungry family: The story remains true to the original, while adding in wonderfully quirky descriptions of the main characters. In doing so, Murray makes the well-known animals that much more lovable. An added bonus is the modeling of good sportsmanship by both characters, who go off to celebrate in the lettuce patch at the end of the tale.

The illustrations are the perfect blend of full color and white space. Each character, though simply rendered, shows emotions and energy levels that really aid in telling the story. But now portals are opening all over town, dropping killer robots and aliens from other realities, and DJ, Gina, and Hilo must stop these invaders before their friends and family are hurt. There is a recap for new readers as well as a cliff-hanger ending that prepares readers for the next volume in this satisfying and fun series. The language is graceful and uncomplicated, weaving in bits of background history along the way, and Lewin builds suspense at just the right pace: Where could this lead?

What else was here? Full-page watercolor spreads of the stunning vistas and thick forests contrast with dark, intimate views of Bingham inside homes and walking along walled city streets, searching for leads. Animals have long developed fantastic traits and abilities, or disguises, to help them survive and navigate their environment.

Johnson hooks readers with gripping descriptions, close-up photographs, and profiles of the various scientists dedicated to studying these animals. Scientists working in both field and lab are presented in candid photographs. The author covers eight settings… describing the changes that occur to each throughout four seasons. The result is 32 oversize spreads of painted birds, flowers, animals, and insects. Captions present more detail in addition to the introductory paragraph on each page. Although Nimona proves an effective accomplice, Blackheart must rein in her powers due to her blasi attitude about human life and love of explosives.

Nimona is a beautifully flawed, refreshingly unstereotypical protagonist. Overall, the individual stories that comprise the book feel more tied together than in the previous installment, resulting in a more complete narrative. Initially unaware of the dark implications of the events, Misha adapted to camp life, playing soccer and making new friends, until he could no longer ignore the truth.

His innocence contrasts with what readers and the adults around Misha know is going on, which creates a foreboding tone. This nuanced novel explores issues of racism, power, and justice with a diverse ethnically and philosophically cast and two remarkable protagonists. The characters are engaging beyond their habitation of an intricately woven plot and supply readers with the motivation to care beyond the simple solving of the mystery.

Nuanced, multileveled world-building provides a dynamic backdrop for an often brutal exploration of moral ambiguity and the power of empathy. A compelling emergent romance is only one reason among many to anticipate the sequel. Thoughtfully exploring personal and historical events, …the author poignantly asks and attempts to answer difficult questions that plague modern society. In this short memoir,… he sums up the terrible history of the subjugation of black people in the United States.

A timely work, this title will resonate with all teens—those who have experienced racism as well as those who have followed the recent news coverage on violence against people of color. By the time Katrina passed over New Orleans, more than 1, people were dead and hundreds of thousands had fled the city.

Alone, the text might lack impact, but combined with the haunting imagery, it hits readers like a punch in the gut. The illustrations capture the intensity of the disaster with saturated monochromatic panels featuring figures who appear to be literally melting with oppressive heat and fear. Small poignant scenes punctuate the narrative throughout, constantly reminding viewers of the very human costs of the disaster. Spare but emotionally resonant, this outstanding title will appeal to graphic novel and nonfiction readers alike.

A determined, transformative book that every teen girl should read. In a flying fight with Erasers, Fang is injured so seriously that the flock takes him to a hospital. Anne Walker, the lead agent, takes the flock home to her Virginia farm, where she tries to mother the kids and enrolls them in a nearby private school.

Living a somewhat normal life for the first time, Max, 14, manages a date and a first kiss, and others in the flock begin the quest to find their birth parents. Then everything falls apart, and the six kids face betrayal and extreme danger. Music is at the heart of the story. A triumphant story of bravery and defiance that will shock and inspire.

Lovecraft and his Mythos have seen a resurgence in popularity, but this collection stands out among the crowd. This is an excellent introduction to the Mythos for novices but will also be grabbed up by Lovecraft enthusiasts. All 12 stories are scary and well-crafted with plenty to offer. This volume contains original artwork and a commentary on each deity by Lovecraft scholar Donald Tyson. This is a must for all horror collections. Mark White and the crew of Lancaster bomber M-Mother have become a close-knit team as the battle intensifies, the raw brutality of the endless night operations has a devastating effect on them.

This novel tells their story. A mystery as taut as that of any thriller lies at the heart of the story, and as the layers peel away and the mystery coils tighter and tighter, grim truths are revealed about love, loyalty, violence, power—about life in a very hard place made so much harder by years of war. John Quincannon, a former Secret Service operative, is looking into the suspicious death of a brewery employee, while Sabina Carpenter, who used to be a detective for the Pinkerton agency, is hot on the trail of Sherlock Holmes.

Or, to be more precise, an elusive man who claims he is Holmes and who stands to inherit a sizable fortune if he can demonstrate that he is not a lunatic. When two top-class writers join forces, the results can be wonderful. Shaw picks up multiple plot threads, expertly weaving them into a complex story. Shaw perfectly captures the end of an uneasy era, and the utterly terrifying final scene will leave readers breathless.

Zoepf has achieved not only intimate access to this population, but also profound insight into the joys, anxieties, and revelations they experience behind the collective abaya. Superbly reported and compassionately told, at once clear-eyed and forgiving, these brave narratives will foster understanding, forgiveness, and respect. This moving book is an act of cultural translation of the very first order. The result is a gripping and chilling story of race and a legacy of racism that echoes into the present.

Ralph Eubanks, author of Ever is a Long Time. The comet broke up into multiple fragments. Some were more than a mile in diameter and hit the North American ice cap, instantly melting millions of square miles if ice and causing the global deluge that is remembered in myths all around the world.

Students of war crimes and crimes against humanity are sure to notice this book. They are clever, tightly plotted mysteries with all of the most pleasurable elements of the genre good guy, bad guy, clues, twists, murder! Meanwhile, The Problem grows exponentially worse and a fading, famous department store holds more horrors than Lucy has ever seen. A series of disturbing discoveries, building on revelations in the earlier books, make it clear that there is a more malevolent human force than The Problem at work in London, and Lucy, George, and Lockwood are drawing ever closer to its source.

Bold, unapologetic, and beautiful. My heart is still pounding from this action-packed, imaginative read! This memorable story will leave readers thinking about how small actions can have a significant impact. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again.

The gutsiness of these four teens who, at heart, are trying to find their places in the world and survive against challenging odds, will resonate with readers of all ages. Fans of the previous titles will be thrilled to lose themselves once more. She has captured it! That elusive stage of life and self-expression that is childhood. The syntax, the imagery, the intimacy with nature and most importantly, the WONDER that we all had the privilege to possess as children and again through out kids. Humans and their flying dragon companions live in fear of thread, a caustic, deadly material that falls sporadically from space.

But when the thread falls, human and dragon heroes must fight the scourge. Dragonflight, Dragonquest , and The White Dragon. He is wistful and wise, and his moral compass is as precise as his immense skills as a storyteller. I cherish my visits to the mythical Kingdom County that once upon a time was Vermont. But her relaxing weekend diversion quickly develops into a passion.

As she pours her emotions into kneading and pounding the dough, each loaf becomes better than the last. Soon, Polly is working her magic with nuts and seeds, chocolate and sugar, and the local honey—courtesy of a handsome beekeeper. Packed with laughter and emotion, Little Beach Street Bakery is the story of how one woman discovered bright new life where she least expected—a heartwarming, mouthwatering modern-day Chocolat that has already become a massive international bestseller. This will appeal more to lovers of exciting adventure stories than true devotees of historical fiction.

Rapp quickly dispatches the traitor, but Rickman proves to be a deadly threat to America even from beyond the grave. The pages practically turn themselves in a tense, taut plot of crosses and double-crosses, given added depth by riveting characters. This brutal near-future thriller seems so plausible in the world it depicts that you will want to stock up on bottled water.

Mma Ramotswe solves crimes and, in the same breath, she solves the questions of love, life, happiness and human kindness.

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A worthy addition to her portfolio and one that simultaneously disturbs and satisfies. Strike and Robin are as powerful a fictional pairing as any in recent memory. Galbraith demonstrates a breezy command of the intricacies of both the central mystery and of the form itself. Slade House is a page-burning, read-in-one-sitting, at times terrifying novel that does for the haunted-house story what Henry James did for the ghost story in The Turn of the Screw. It has all the intelligence and linguistic dazzle one expects from a David Mitchell novel, but it will also creep the pants off you.

Welcome to Slade House: Fielding has crafted a flawed yet likable heroine in Bailey by allowing her to experience the varied emotions of recovery instead of pigeonholing her as a helpless victim or bloodthirsty vigilante. Based on candid interviews and intimate letters and diaries, it provides a deep insight into the character of George H. Bush, flavored with colorful anecdotes depicting his relationships with people ranging from Gorbachev and Reagan to his sons George and Jeb.

The result is a fascinating and insightful portrayal of the life of an exemplary American citizen. This moving, potent testament might have been titled Black Lives Matter. Black Earth casts new light on old darkness. It demonstrates once and for all that the destruction of the Jews was premised on the destruction of states and the institutions of politics.

I know of no other historical work on the Holocaust that is so deeply alarmed by its repercussions for the human future. This is a haunted and haunting book—erudite, provocative, and unforgettable. This is a book about how to live life as well as possible right up until the end, and it should be required reading for anyone who is mortal. But it was John Hinckley Jr. Through interview after interview with leading experts, Koppel paints a compelling picture of the impact cyberattacks may have on the grid. The book reveals the vulnerability of perhaps the most critical of all the infrastructures of our modern society: For All Time is a page-turning time-travel romance that captures your imagination from the start and keeps hold till the very last page.

Investing Trent with all the tragic frailty of Holden Caulfield, Graff tackles issues of loss, isolation, and rage without apology. Graff consistently demonstrates why character-driven novels can live from generation to generation, and here she offers a story that can survive for many school years to come. But there are other, more powerful ways of communicating, which Alan knows from the ease with which he talks to animals. As he grows up, he learns to both conquer and embrace the fact that he will always be a stutterer, and he soon becomes an advocate for animals.

A mature look at how some observant children understand the world better than some adults. Based on historical sources, the narrative is laced with well-imagined characterizations and conversations. When a book by the famous outsider artist Henry Darger turns up among the items that have been gathered for sale, it raises a number of perplexing questions: How did such a unique piece go missing for so long? The story is told through documents, interviews, journal entries, and text messages from Saba, her father, teachers at her school, and her classmates as their suspicions about the art and the origin of the fire grow, and fingers are pointed in every direction.

This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread to scour for hidden clues and motivations. Rejoining Halt, Will and Evanlyn become warriors in the stronghold where they had recently been captives and use their wits and skills to fight the common enemy. The story plunges forward with irresistible narrative drive toward the climactic battle scene. Even readers drawn to the series for its deftly drawn characters and setting may find themselves caught up in the action. As Billie acknowledges the insidiousness of the prejudice within herself and her community and makes steps toward uprooting it, her transformation is painful and profound.

Teenager Molly, also aboard ship, is one of the Starcatchers, those who want to preserve the integrity of the substance and save it from falling into the wrong hands. The real lure is the richly drawn characters, especially the villains, who exhibit just the right amount of swagger and smirk.

The pacing is excellent as well. Although this is a long book, very short chapters make it manageable for younger readers, and the nonstop action will keep the pages turning. This deserves the hype. Devin has just buried his grandfather, which forces him to leave the fertile valley of his farm and venture out into the drought-plagued, food-scarce world.

After befriending fellow street urchin Kit, the two are discovered by a young man who invites them to a place where food, water, and diversions are in abundance. Indeed, the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Childhood seems to be just that, crawling with well-fed kids hoping to be adopted by the elderly visitors.

But then Devin and Kit learn of the Place, where every few weeks, they receive a shot and disappear into a dream for two days. Something is rotten, and they need to figure it out before their brains become spoiled. Mostly this book acts as a protracted wait for the big reveal, without much in the way of detail or characters. But the wait is delicious, and the reveal is plenty icky, making this a page-turner perfect for fans of Mike A. This is a well-researched, clever, and deliciously dark comedy with an emphasis on female empowerment.

Get ready to stay up all night reading! With a resolution that is both realistic and hopeful, Vail captures the complexity of middle school social challenges, insightfully addressing the issues of friendships and integrity. In the tender opening poem from Janet S. The large hotel is inhabited by short-term visitors as well as long-term renters, including lumberjacks and trappers. One summer day, fire is spotted in the distance and quickly spreads through the forest toward the building.

The only safe place is the nearby lake, and people rush toward that refuge. For the next several hours, humans and animals have one common goal—to survive. Sepia-tone backgrounds and scratchy pen-and-ink drawings add life to the remembrance and give it the appropriate, old-fashioned feel. Downer examines the intelligence of a variety of animals: This slim volume is superficially deceptive: Charles Darwin realized that earthworms were expert soil engineers with the ability to navigate their world through trial and error.

Animal behaviorists believe that octopuses have personalities. The female tarantula hawk wasp can analyze surroundings and compare size and volume when hunting her prey. Extensive back matter makes this title perfect for research. Hand this to fans of Rowell, Harry Potter, love stories, and magic.

Without spelling out the metaphoric significance of the story within the story, Wynne-Jones provides enough hints for readers to make connections and examine the lines between war and peace, as well as hate and love. Design is the sole weak spot: The photographs themselves, though, are well chosen, as are the reproductions of leaflets, reports, and papers, all of which bring vivid life to the events and speak to the human aspects of history.

This well-researched and heartfelt work covers every angle, thereby honoring the brave inroads made by activists a half century ago. The distinctive household setting and the many secondary characters are well developed, while Joan comes alive on the page as a vulnerable, good-hearted, and sometimes painfully self-aware character struggling to find her place in the world.

A memorable novel from a captivating storyteller. I could not put it down. The narrative is punctuated with interesting, unpredictable plot twists that keep coming until the final page. There is a deep understanding of the bonds and betrayals inherent to the drug trade, considerable musing about the difference between vengeance and justice, and a recognition that even in the face of soul-sapping depravity, there can be nobility and courage. This is at once a poignant and ultimately uplifting tale of love reaching beyond the boundaries of life and death to a lasting relationship — one that crosses the horizon.

Sparkling dialog, well-placed Shakespearean quotes, and an engaging cast of sharply rendered supporting characters especially a plucky youngster and a marvelous horse add to the fun. Nelson is at his best describing a ship assaulted in a tempest by howling winds and heaving seas.

Here is an unforgettable novel of wisdom, humanity, passion, humor, and effortless precision—a profoundly affecting work of art that is both wonderfully evocative of another era and relevant to our own times. It not only confirms the enduring brilliance of To Kill a Mockingbird , but also serves as its essential companion, adding depth, context, and new meaning to an American classic.

Here is the story that started it all, introducing two remarkable characters. Sweeping us from the battlefields of eighteenth-century Scotland to the exotic West Indies, Diana Gabaldon weaves magic once again in an exhilarating and utterly unforgettable novel. In this fast-paced sequel, Leah Wilde races against time, and against a creature of almost unimaginable power and deceptiveness, to save the few remaining Long Lives including her own mother.

Even though the book carries over characters and story threads from the previous novel, readers can approach it as a stand-alone; the author provides enough background to keep us from feeling disoriented. And the pace is so fast that readers are essentially propelled through the book, carried from one character to another, bouncing around from one place in the world to another, completely caught up in the story.

The story is never about providing solid answers, but readers who appreciate that sort of ambiguity will find that the emotional payoffs are both surprising and moving. Yes, Miss Julia is back, and I, for one, am a happy camper. Her backstory and challenge to fit in, even into adulthood, are an engaging part of this satisfying mystery, which, though billed as a stand-alone, could certainly make a spin-off series.

And Flavia just happens to be fascinated by chemistry—particularly poisons. Thank goodness Bradley is not allowing Flavia to grow up too quickly; we need more sleuths whose primary mode of transportation is a bicycle. Rigorous and provoking, Countdown will generate numerous media appearances for Weisman and spur many a debate.

Her book is so good that, at times, it hurt me to read it. It draws blood, in ways that seem curative. She deftly reveals powerful but long-hidden dimensions of a revolution rich with many possible alternatives to the triumph of the United States. Creep- and anger-inducing, for sure. He documents the horrors perpetrated in America on this miracle creature, but he also describes the ways to break away from those horrors. Pig Tales appalled me, terrified me, and then filled me with hope. Though the novel unfolds in third-person narration, King slants each chapter toward its featured player, and Patton adds an appropriate attitude.

For example, he reads the chapters focused on Morris with a sort of grim determination laced with anger. The chapters devoted to Drew Halliday, a crooked book dealer, are given a smarmy air of extreme self-satisfaction. The tapestry of English, Dutch, and Indian characters and their stories enliven the novel. No I Am Not. Lively cartoon-paneled illustrations are interspersed throughout and add to the fun. This is a fast-paced adventure with a whip-smart protagonist, a lovable and resourceful extraterrestrial, and plenty of social commentary.

Most inspiring are the changeable colors of pigeons given to Henri by his father. It will be their first time at the beach house since the divorce. The idea of time alone with Daddy is upset when Lexie learns that Daddy has invited his new girlfriend and her children to the beach house for the week. Illustrations and a fast-paced storyline make this a quick read.

Draper paints the picture of a real girl—with tantrums and attitude, problems with mean girls and oafish adults. This is an eye-opening book with an unforgettable protagonist and a rich cast of fully realized, complicated characters. As in The Red Pyramid and The Throne of Fire , the cast of characters here is confusingly large and the backstory sometimes seems tucked into the spaces between the battles. After this dark beginning, the story skips forward two years to when the remaining family members are forced to move to an ancestral house in a small town.

Rumored to be haunted, it is unkempt and forbidding. The kids search for her and discover a doorway into another world, where their mother has been swallowed by a monster and is being taken away. Still, what other choice do they have in this strange place? Gorgeous illustrations with great color bring light to this gloomy tale. Filled with excitement, monsters, robots, and mysteries, this fantasy adventure will appeal to many readers, but it does have some truly nightmarish elements.

This celebration of human capability subverts expectations with every page turn, as Otoshi Two and Baumgarten twist physical actions, such as planting or lifting, into more abstract ideas. Images created from handprints and fingerprints, inked in a vibrant palette of paint and set against white backgrounds, accompany reader-directed questions that are broken up over page turns, allowing each surprising conclusion to make its full impact. Part Goonies, part MacGyver, part Percy Jackson, this big series starter is sure to please readers looking for underdog heroes and their unbelievable adventures.

Ten-year-old Novak became a YouTube sensation with his Kid President series, coproduced by actor Rainn Wilson, which encourages positivity and cooperation with funny pep talks and celebrity interviews. From a mysterious knight and a medieval castle to a spooky dungeon and a secret passage, The Knight at Dawn has everything to keep young readers turning pages. Now he is back in their lives, for a week at least, looking after them while their mother is away. Readers intrigued by the magic theme will also appreciate the appended instructions for a card trick.

A practically perfect science picture book. Equally excellent for classroom or storytime, this harmonious blend of text and illustrations executes a simple concept beautifully, in a manner that allows readers of various ages to approach the book in different ways. An eye-catching jumping-off point for further investigation.

This hefty volume is also a tall, handsome one, with fine paper, richly colorful full-page and spot pictures, and simple, attractive borders on pages of text. John Rocco…illustrates the myths with drama, verve and clarity. A must-have addition to the Percy Jackson cannon. Hale nicely interweaves feminist sensibilities in this quest-for-a-prince-charming, historical-fantasy tale. Strong suspense and plot drive the action as the girls outwit would-be kidnappers and explore the boundaries of leadership, competition, and friendship. Backmatter tells more about each step in the cycle, using solid explanations and science vocabulary.

An engaging and lyrical look at the water cycle. The journey to, through, and past tragedy is romantic and heartbreaking, as characters and readers confront darkness, joy, and the possibilities—and limits—of love in the face of mental illness. If there is a complaint from readers, it will be that Paolini revels too much in long conversations between his characters while action takes a backseat, but fans of the genre will bask in his generosity: As all parties converge on the royal city for battle, Smith packs the pages with action, adventure, and a satisfying conclusion.

Once again, the expected fantasy elements are well in place, and the characters and their relationships continue to develop nicely. The ending promises an even more cataclysmic battle ahead. It is a dragon egg, fated to hatch in his care. Christopher Paolini is a great author who has been able to conjure up a fantastical yet believable world. Some of them are:. When Otto returns home, on the back of a turtle, all is once again right with the world.



Come to the library and check out one of these wonderful books or go to our catalog to find more. Told from the perspective of Aron, a Jewish boy in the ghetto, it is the study of the sadistic and systematic deprivation and dehumanization of a people. Forced with his family from the countryside into the ghetto, where he joins a band of hardy young smugglers, Aron eventually loses his entire clan to typhus, malnutrition, and forced labor and ends up in an orphanage in the ghetto run by Janusz Korczak, an important historical figure from this period.

Shepard also skillfully depicts the blighted human and moral landscape within the ghetto, where normal understandings of right and wrong have become impossibly compromised under the pressure of extermination. Surrounded by devastation, hopelessness, and cruelty, Korczak becomes an exemplar of all that is good and decent in the human spirit. Few will be able to read the last terrible, inspiring pages without tears in their eyes.

The book offers an impressively imagined account of Seymour, Dickens, and a huge host of others the sheer scale of the book is, itself, Dickensian … [Death and Mr. Pickwick] is a staggering accomplishment, a panoramic perspecitive. Bento and colleague Liz Huizar—who racked up student loans to obtain a master of library science degree, then found herself working as a dancing chicken for a fast-food restaurant—are at the center of an eccentric cast, including Bogart look-alike Philyaw; Gillespie, an unscrupulous cop whose Y2K fears led him to imbibe silver, permanently turning his skin blue; and Roland Sussman, a bestselling writer who returns from a three-year retreat in a commune to learn that his ex-girlfriend has stolen all his assets.

Fans of Jonathan Franzen and T. VERDICT Though this story of small-town characters may appear quaint, it packs great emotional punch, fearlessly touching on issues ranging from racism to depression. The storytelling never wavers, and bittersweet events are laced with gentle humor. A modern novel with the feel of a classic. Take it from year-old Ana Juric, conscripted into the Yugoslav civil war in the early s by the bad luck of simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

She is able to calm herself by going through the motions of loading and reloading a munitions magazine. By the time Ana becomes a student at a New York university, all that violence has been bottled up inside her head for a decade. She also turns this tale of brutal hardships and stubborn dreams into a lush, swirling, evocative jazz composition, in which she sensitively depicts a city-in-flux shaped by poverty and romance, immigrants and migrants, anti-Semitism and racism, visionaries and gangsters.

A graceful and involving affirmation of the transcendent power of art. But just a few months later, he started losing his language, with God the last word to go. As Cody turns 21, his parents are divorced, with Charles, living alone in the family house, writing daughter Emmy as she leaves for college, and Allison seeking comfort in Judaism.

After startling revelations, comfort comes, thanks to an ambitious art student and a feisty Italian nun with dementia. Reconnecting with her past and building a life for herself and Callie is the order of the day. Having another man in her life—especially one as appealing as Griff Lott—or realizing that something evil and dark has followed her to Rendezvous Ridge is certainly not on the agenda. And lying warm in bed, companionably.

In this book, Haruf, who died in , returns to the landscape and daily life of Holt County, Colo. Loving, a Civil War veteran, takes Willie under his wing and teaches him how to shoot and ride a horse. When Loving dies, Willie renames himself Nat Love in honor of his mentor and heads to the town of Deadwood in South Dakota Territory, where he befriends Wild Bill Hickock, among other colorful characters.

When Ruggert hears that Nat is living in Deadwood, he sets out after the young man again. But when longtime love Michael finally pops the question, Mia is more than happy to surrender to the fairy tale. Unexpectedly, however, this Vietnamese communist sympathizer finds himself being tortured by the very revolutionary zealots he has helped make victorious in Saigon. He responds to this torture by extending an intense self-interrogation already underway before his incarceration. The narrator thus plumbs his singular double-mindedness by reliving his turbulent life as the bastard son of a French priest and a devout Asian mother.

Haunted by a faith he no longer accepts, insecure in the communist ideology he has embraced, the spy sweeps a vision sharpened by disillusionment across the tangled individual psyches of those close to him—a friend, a lover, a comrade—and into the warped motives of the imperialists and ideologues governing the world he must navigate. In an antiheroic trajectory that takes him from Vietnam during the war to the U. Meanwhile, Catherine determines that the man responsible for the brutal murders of three people close to her is Tomas Santos, a drug dealer who was recently released from prison in Caracas—and who hates Catherine for killing his wife in a shoot-out.

Paranormal scenes in which Catherine and Cameron communicate at a distance serve to heighten the sexual tension between them. Andrea Cirillo, Jane Rotrosen Agency. When Tom is accused of killing his former nurse, he jumps bail to evade the far-extending reach of the Double Eagles, a Ku Klux Klan secret cell. Frank Knox, the deceased Double Eagles leader, was rumored to have been highly involved with the assassination of John F. Tangible proof of the conspiracy is rumored to be in a giant cypress known as the Bone Tree, but Forrest and the rest of the Double Eagles will do anything to stop Penn, Caitlin, and Cage.

Is his demise a result of acute rivalries within the academic community? Or is it related to his background in Germany? Inspector George Mason, of Scotland Yard Special Branch, is assigned to solve this crime, which has major repercussions in official circles in England, Germany and France. Mason is ably assisted in his investigations by Detective Sergeant Alison Aubrey, as by detectives seconded from other police forces in Britain. His enquiries take him to parts of rural England, France, Switzerland and Germany, accurately portrayed by an author who spent several years teaching and traveling in Europe.

But before Max and Awena can tie the knot, the bishop dispatches him to the nunnery of Monkbury Abbey, where the sisters produced a fruitcake that sickened the Earl of Lislelivet some months after he visited the abbey. Meanwhile, he has a possibly related crime to solve. The ending with a traditional gathering of the suspects will please Golden Age fans.

Vicky Bijur, Vicky Bijur Literary. On their second night, four armed men invade the campsite while Anna is on a solo canoe float. Barr touches again on her recurring theme, that man is the biggest threat in nature, as Anna works unseen to disarm the thugs and free her friends. But once Mummy decides her memoirs are too scandalous for publication, Georgiana must seek new employment. With options limited, she writes Queen Mary, who rewards her with a royal audience and a business proposition. But Altringham, an uncouth sheep farmer, needs help acclimating to British high society, which is where Georgiana comes in.

Inevitably, a murder crosses her path, and the quasi-royal again gets to show off her detecting chops. Meg Ruley, the Jane Rotrosen Agency. The efforts of an American dressed like a cowboy to get it to her before the train pulls out of the station are to no avail. Later, in Paris, Jordan is stunned to see the cowboy-looking American she encountered in Brussels. Stranger still is the cowboy ending up outside her hotel as a hit-and-run victim.

Jordan and Alex eventually reach the village of Fontvieille, where her hotel room is ransacked and her new suitcase flung open. Someone apparently believes Jordan has something valuable in her possession, but what? Seasoned with humor and evocative descriptions of magnificent historic sites, this whodunit should appeal to fans of both cozies and traditional mysteries. Since the location was used as practice for the amphibious assault that will be launched shortly in France, the higher-ups are concerned that a link may exist between the dead man, who was shot in the head, and the secret invasion plans.

A feud among local gangsters that Boyle learns about suggests a less sinister theory, but the path to the truth is appropriately complex. The affable and capable Boyle continues to grow as a character, and Benn effectively uses the impending Allied invasion of Europe as the background for the whodunit plot. Good luck with that. Verdict This Cormoran Strike adventure delivers on all the promise of the first one. LJ Xpress Online Review. Indeed, Harrison, who had a serious green thumb, seemed happier tending his garden than playing the role of the rock star. Many critics thought he would disappear from the spotlight after the Beatles officially split in April A must for all Beatles collections and for fans of the quiet man himself.

For everyone who has been fascinated and moved by his music, the book will be full of deep insights into how Glass the man became Glass the composer. Pulitizer-winning historian McCullough Truman sees something exalted in the two bicycle mechanics and lifelong bachelors who lived with their sister and clergyman father in Daytton, Ohio.

He finds them—especially Wilbur, the elder brother—to be cultured men with a steady drive and quiet charisma, not mere eccentrics. McCullough follows their monkish devotion to the goal of human flight, recounting their painstaking experiments in a homemade wind tunnel, their countless wrong turns and wrecked models, and their long stints roughing it on the desolate, buggy shore at Kitty Hawk, N. C, Thanks largly to their own caginess, the brothers endured years of doubt and ridicule while they improved their flyer. McCullough also describes the fame and adulation that the brothers received after public demonstrations in France and Washington, D.

His evident admiration for the Wrights leads him to soft-pedal their crasser side, like their epic patent lawsuits, which stymied American aviation for years. A mesmerizing storyteller, she shares legends from her Potawatomi ancestors to illustrate the culture of gratitude in which we all should live. In such a culture, Everyone knows that gifts will follow the circle of reciprocity and flow back to you again… The grass in the ring is trodden down in a path from gratitude to reciprocity.

We dance in a circle, not in a line. Kimmerer recalls the ways that pecans became a symbol of abundance for her ancestors: She reminds readers that we are showered every day with gifts, but they are not meant for us to keep… Our work and our joy is to pass along the gift and to trust that what we put into the universe will always come back. The 30 crew members were arrested and, along with their ship, taken to Murmansk, where, after cursory court appearances, they were promptly remanded for two months while facing piracy charges carrying year sentences.