![]() ![]() Like an amalgamation of Snow White and Moby Dick's Ishmael she is found in a wooden straw-filled coffin-like box on the other side of the world, north of East Cape on the Russian side of the Bering Straits (the East Cape - Cape Dezhnev since 1898 - was then popular with whalers). ![]() It is now ten months later, and the poor lass has lain in a coma after having been picked up by the whaler Sarah Casket. When we last saw Dido she'd been lost at sea somewhere off the northeast coast of England, presumed dead. ![]() What you need is the main ingredient, the protein in the dish, and in Night Birds in Nantucket that is provided by the indomitable figure of Dido Twite. Take a dash of Jules Verne, add essence of Charles Dickens, several pinches of Herman Melville and season with adventure. Writing a successful novel is sometimes a little like inventing a recipe for a special dish. ![]()
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![]() But in this song there are only two sides to things… there’s reality and I guess what you might call fantasy. In most cases there are both sides to things and in a lot of cases there are more than just both. "This is a song that talks about sides to things. Interestingly, she gave the same introduction - word for word - on Octoat the Second Fret in Philadelphia: Joni introduces the song this way at the White Swan in Leicester, England on September 16, 1967. And so I got this idea 'from both sides now.' There are a lot of sides to everything, and so the song is called "From Both Sides, Now." I was reading a book, and I haven't finished it yet, called "Henderson the Rain King." And there's a line in it that I especially got hung up on that was about when he was flying to Africa and searching for something, he said that in an age when people could look up and down at clouds, they shouldn't be afraid to die. It - I should tell people a little bit about it. What have we got here? "Night in the City," "Circle Game" - oh, "From Both Sides, Now." I'm really glad somebody requested that, because that's a very new song, and I've been driving everybody crazy by playing it twice and three times a night. Gene: Want to do some of the requested songs? Joni in conversation with Gene Shay, "Folklore Program" March 12, 1967: ![]() ![]() Well something's lost, but something's gained They shake their heads, they say I've changed I've looked at clouds from both sides now ![]() ![]() Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense. You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chorkie (the real boss of the house).Ĭambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). ![]() She currently resides in North Carolina with her children (human and furry) and her husband, who is a United States Marine.īesides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than twenty books. ![]() ![]() ![]() I don’t take my job, and the due diligence it entails, lightly. In my defense, I was told by three reliable sources that this was the case. Schachter’s false statements have caused Mr. We regret the inconvenience that our publication of Mr. Larner is neither the purchaser nor the re-seller of the painting. ![]() Jeremy Larner had been involved in the purchase of a painting by Amoako Boafo from Sotheby’s and its subsequent re-sale by Phillips. Or rather, in the proffered words of his lawyer: “In an article dated July 7, 2020, columnist Kenny Schachter stated incorrectly that Mr. I would like to extend my heartfelt apologies to the esteemed art dealer Jeremy Larner for mistakenly stating that he was the flipper of a work in the Phillips auction by Amoako Boafo, the thirty-six-year-old Ghanaian painting sensation. ![]() ![]() In His Writings, He instructed all to turn to His eldest Son, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, not only as the authorized interpreter of the Bahá’í Writings but also as the perfect exemplar of the Faith’s spirit and teachings.įollowing Bahá’u’lláh’s passing, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s extraordinary qualities of character, His knowledge and His service to humanity offered a vivid demonstration of Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings in action, and brought great prestige to the rapidly expanding community throughout the world. Upholding unity as the fundamental principle of His teachings, Bahá’u’lláh established the necessary safeguard to ensure that His religion would never suffer the same fate as others that split into sects after the deaths of their Founders.
![]() ![]() The year 2022 so far has been full of great reads for me in all the books I’ve read in the past four months, none of them received anything below a 4-stars rating. I’ve often thought that might be the most important part of belief and stories, choosing to believe the pieces we want. But, I know you want a clearer answer than that. “All stories are true from a certain point of view. And I ended up swept into one of the most memorable ones. I walked into the book in search of the most important thing in the world of escapism. The First Binding is a South Asian inspired high fantasy debut reminiscent of The Name of the Wind. Published: 16th August 2022 by Tor Books (US) & 18th August 2022 by Gollancz (UK) Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy ARC was provided by the publishers-Tor Books & Gollancz-in exchange for an honest review.Ĭover art illustrated by: Felipe de Barros ![]() ![]() ![]() Then Ezra stepped back without ever acknowledging that anything happened between them and Emery left town. Ezra was Emery's best friend all through school, his first crush, and his first kiss. ![]() ![]() But one old friend is determined to get Emery out from behind the cemetery's iron gates.Ĭrafty, delicate Ezra Bell, who tailors his coal-black suits, knits gloves to warm his cold hands, and couldn't make a plant grow if he tried, isn't someone Emery can ignore. He has no interest in renewing past friendships. Emery Elward returned to Trinity Creek with no intention of doing anything but repairing the farmhouse he grew up in, starting a business, and tending to the graveyard linked to his family's property. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With London he wants more.Įvery relationship involves two people…plus their pasts. But after an amazing time with London, he realizes that he hasn’t been moving on from a devastating heartbreak so much as he’s been drifting to wherever-and whomever-the current takes him. Sure, he’s a total player, but the Why not-it’s only one night is a persistent voice in her ear.įor his part, Luke’s been on hookup autopilot for so long that he rarely ever pauses to consider what he’s doing. Everything’s going great and according to the non-plan.īut when a wave knocks her for a loop one morning, then Luke Sutter’s flirtatious smile knocks her for another that evening, she veers slightly off course…and into his path. London Hughes is very content to surf daily, tend bar, hang out with her group of friends, and slowly orient herself in the years after college. Book Four in the New York Times Wild Seasons series that began with Sweet Filthy Boy, Dirty Rowdy Thing, and Dark Wild Night. When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can-and does-happen. ![]() ![]() ![]() He believes that she's one of the scandalous Archangel courtesans, but he quickly discovers that not only is she innocent, she is the woman he's been seeking. Lord Lucas Kestrel's anger turns to desire when he meets Miss Rebecca Raleigh. Although Sally's inexperienced with men, the wicked glint in Jack's eyes promises he'll take care of satisfying her every need. ![]() And Jack wants her to warm his bed - at any price!Įdwardian society flocks to Sally's club, but dangerous Jack Kestrel is the most sinfully sensual rogue she's ever met. But first he has to get past the ice-cool owner: the beautiful Sally Bowes. He hasn't come to enjoy the rich at play, he's there to uphold his family name. Under a blaze of chandeliers, in London's most fashionable club, Jack Kestrel is waiting. ![]() ![]() ![]() This, in stark contrast with how wildly entertaining The Selection is. I didn’t feel chemistry between any of these characters and I didn’t understand for a second why King Jameson fell in love with Holls in the first place. Nor do I care because, unlike The Selection, The Betrothed is painfully, painfully boring. As for what happens after said love triangle, well, I have no idea. As you can imagine, sparks fly and a love triangle is formed. This would be great and all if it weren’t for Silas Eastoffe, a handsome refugee boy from the rival kingdom of Isolte. They bond so much that King Jameson is ready to make Hollis his queen. The Betrothed follows a young woman named Hollis Brite as she becomes young King Jameson’s favorite lady at court. Let’s just say it skips over the “good” parts. That book is not good by any stretch of the imagination, but I love it anyway because it’s so bad it’s good. You may remember that I reviewed The Selection by Kiera Cass at some point in reviewing career. Nevertheless, I have a review for you all today and, well, let’s just say it’s going to be an interesting one. ![]() According to GoodReads, I’ve read exactly 100 books this year and that’s probably what’s contributing to my burnout. I’ve kind of lost my steam here at the end of the year. I’m going to be honest with you, dear readers. ![]() |