Zane grey riders of the purple sage 19126/30/2023 ![]() The influx of Mormon settlers from 1847 to 1857 serves as a backdrop for the plot. The setting is Southern Utah canyon country, 1871. ![]() The story involves cattle-rustling, horse-theft, kidnapping and gunfights. Elder Tull, a polygamist with two wives already, wishes to have Jane for a third wife, along with her estate. Jane Withersteen, a born-and-raised Mormon, provokes Elder Tull because she is attractive, wealthy, and befriends " Gentiles" (non-Mormons), namely, a little girl named Fay Larkin, a man she has hired named Bern Venters, and another hired man named Jim Lassiter. Riders of the Purple Sage is a story about three main characters, Bern Venters, Jane Withersteen, and Jim Lassiter, who in various ways struggle with persecution from the local Mormon community led by Bishop Dyer and Elder Tull in the fictional town of Cottonwoods, Utah. ![]() Considered by scholars to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular Western genre, the novel has been called "the most popular western novel of all time." Plot Riders of the Purple Sage is a Western novel by Zane Grey, first published by Harper & Brothers in 1912. ![]()
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The city of mirrors book6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Cronin has taken his literary gifts, and he has weaponized them. Praise for Justin Cronin "One of those rare authors who work on two different levels, blending elegantly crafted literary fiction with cliff-hanging thrills."-Fort Worth Star-Telegram The Passage "Magnificent. One last time light and dark will clash, and at last Amy and her friends will know their fate. His fury will be quenched only when he destroys Amy-humanity's only hope, the Girl from Nowhere who grew up to rise against him. The anguish that shattered his human life haunts him, and the hatred spawned by his transformation burns bright. But far from them, in a dead metropolis, he waits: Zero. The survivors are stepping outside their walls, determined to build society anew-and daring to dream of a hopeful future. What world will rise in its place? The Twelve have been destroyed and the hundred-year reign of darkness that descended upon the world has ended. Now all is quiet on the horizon-but does silence promise the nightmare's end or the second coming of unspeakable darkness? At last, this bestselling epic races to its breathtaking finale. "In The Passage and The Twelve, Justin Cronin brilliantly imagined the fall of civilization and. ![]() Oedipus cycle6/30/2023 ![]() Also included in Oedipus’ prophecy it is said that the land his body is buried in will be blessed by the gods. The citizens of Colonus go to this place to inform Oedipus that his desire to remain on this land is impossible because it is sacred to the town, but are convinced otherwise when Oedipus tells them of his prophecy. ![]() Oedipus believes this land to be the place where he will remain until his death. From the people of Colonus to Oedipus’ own son and brother-in-law, the people Oedipus interacts with only see his strength and power.Īs the play begins, Oedipus and Antigone stop to rest on a section of land. The theme of blindness is continued from Oedipus rex with the people who interacted with him to be blind at seeing him for who he is. The relationship between blindness and exile is also explored throughout the play through the actions and words of the characters. ![]() ![]() Unlike the first play Oedipus, as well as the other characters, don’t seem important and religious themes are now stressed. As the play progresses his pride returns and shows that he hasn’t truly changed his old ways. ![]() Snowblind by Robert Sabbag6/30/2023 ![]() The most authentic story of the big-time cocaine trade that has hit print, and Sabbag tells it with novelistic razzle-dazzle, setting down knife-sharp scenes as the action moves: Mexico, New York’s big hotels, Harlem streets, Bogota’s high and low-life. ![]() ![]() It is destined to become an American classic.” Claude Brown, Jr.Ī beautifully written book.” Rita Mae Brown It is that rare kind of book that compels a reader to call up all of his friends and read passages to them over the telephone. The ultimate slide down the precipice of hip.” Susan BrownmillerĪfter reading Robert Sabbag’s Snowblind, one is overcome with a sense of having finally understood America. One of the most dazzling and spectacular pieces of reporting I have ever read.” Nora EphronĪn extremely rare cut of dry wit, poetry, rock-hard fact and relentless insight.” Rolling StoneĪ triumphant piece of reporting.” The New YorkerĪ witty, intelligent, fiercely stylish, drug-induced exemplary tale.” Los Angeles Times One of the best books about drugs ever written.” Robert Stone ![]() It moves like a threshing machine with a fuel tank full of ether. One of the first books about the cocaine trade and it is still among the best.” Norman MailerĪ flat-out ballbuster. ![]() Playing It My Way by Sachin Tendulkar6/30/2023 ![]() ![]() His many achievements with India include winning the World Cup and topping the world Test rankings. And perhaps only one cricketer could have brought together a shocked nation by defiantly scoring a Test century shortly after terrorist attacks rocked Mumbai. Before long Sachin Tendulkar was the cornerstone of India's batting line-up, his every move watched by a cricket-mad nation's devoted followers.Never has a cricketer been burdened with so many expectations never has a cricketer performed at such a high level for so long and with such style-scoring more runs and making more centuries than any other player, in both Tests and one-day games. When a boisterous Mumbai youngster's excess energies were channelled into cricket, the result was record-breaking schoolboy batting exploits that launched the career of a cricketing phenomenon. Now Sachin Tendulkar tells his own remarkable story-from his first Test cap at the age of 16 to his 100th international century and the emotional final farewell that brought his country to a standstill. The most celebrated Indian cricketer of all time, he received the Bharat Ratna Award-India's highest civilian honour-on the day of his retirement. The greatest run-scorer in the history of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar retired in 2013 after an astonishing 24 years at the top. The autobiography of the highest scoring batsman of all time. ![]() Dostoyevski demons6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The plot centres around a gang of revolutionary students, whose rejection of official Russia in favour of revolutionary ideas leads to their downfall and the corruption and degradation of the entire community in which they live. But despite being a chaotic jumble, the novel does come together in the end. It is arguably too long, with too many characters, all striving to be memorable. It doesn’t flow as well as Crime and Punishment, the other Dostoevsky book I’ve read. The first time I read Demons, much of the plot flew over my head. Forster and his Passage to India – the two novels that were assigned to us for study and examination. It took several re-readings for me to appreciate the poetic genius of Joseph Conrad in Heart of Darkness, such that I now rate him over E.M. A conviction that has been drummed into me from my time doing A-Level English Literature is that you can never truly ‘get’ a novel until you have read it more than once. I have just finished reading Dostoevsky’s Demons for the second time. ![]() Bob iger the ride of a lifetime6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he learned while running Disney and leading its 220,000-plus employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including: Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era. Today, Disney is the largest, most admired media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. The competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger-think global-and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. ![]() ![]() Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies and inspiring the people who bring the magic to life.Publisher: Random House Illustrated edition (Sept. ![]() Hold me closer necromancer book 26/28/2023 ![]() Why? Because they're buddies, and buddies don't run from evil necromancers who collect human blood: "He was used to being the one that got them in trouble But he'd never before have to seriously worry about his safety or Sam's But what was he supposed to do? It was Sammy" (22.146-147). and Tia begin the spell to break Sam's binding, Ramon decides to go rogue and conduct his own investigation of Sam's whereabouts. He's so loyal that near the end of the book, he transforms from Plumpy's Chief Prankster to Hero of the Day. ![]() Ooh la la.Īside from being the goofball who invents weird fast food-themed games, Ramon has one very significant character trait: He's totally loyal to Sam as his best friend. "You skinny white boys cook the burgers," Ramon tells Sam, "but I make love to them" (1.88). ![]() Oh, and he's really good at working his Latino roots into everyday conversation. ![]() It's more than likely that Ramon's the ringleader behind all the bizarre shenanigans at Plumpy's, from Potato Hockey to Guess What I Put in the Fryer to Let's See Who Can Make Frank Crack. Everyone should have at least one crazy best friend, and in Sam's case, it's the show tune singing, burger flipping, skateboarder extraordinaire, Ramon. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() For any kid who doesn´t believe one person can effect change. When twelve-year-old June Harpers parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole. Virtual Visits In-Person Visits Curriculum Guides About Contact Hi I’m Allison, and I write books for kids You’ll find information about me, my books, and future public appearances on this site. Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its identified. A risky reading movement begins at Dogwood, which could destroy June-or gain enough power to protect the one thing she cares most about: the freedom to read!Įqual parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. Property of the Rebel Librarian Say It Out Loud Events School Visits. When her classmates realize she has access to contraband, she (secretly) becomes the most popular girl in school. Then June discovers a Little Free Library on her walk to school. What follows is a massive book ban at Dogwood Middle School, and suddenly everything June loves-the librarian, books, an author visit-is gone. It starts with one book deemed "inappropriate" by June´s parents. until her parents take strict parenting to a whole new level. She follows the rules, plays flute in band, and spends her spare time reading. ![]() ![]() Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle. ![]() Evie jenner lisa kleypas6/28/2023 ![]() ![]() So, if I do reread something in a short time after finishing it that means I really loved it (also see Bunny!), and this I equally loved on my second read-through. I am not a person that re-reads books unless it has been about a decade and I’ve entirely forgotten it. ![]() ![]() Partly because crammed it into my brain within 48 hours the first time around, and then sped onto the final book, and consequently my memory was a little faded by the time I came to write the review up and really wanted to make sure I did Sebastian justice. I enjoy this so bloody much that I have read it twice in 3 months. I had also really enjoyed St Vincent in It Happened One Autumn until he took his bewildering turn into pantomime villainy ( what were you thinking Kleypas?). The Devil in Winter is the book I first came across in this series, and its one of the most highly rated books in the historical romance genre, plus it focuses on Evie – the only true Wallflower in the group – so I was super excited to get stuck into this one. I absolutely bloody loved this – emotional growth, foot warmers, back massages… this is my love language! □ ![]() |