![]() The brilliant Kiyoshi Shimada arrives to investigate. ![]() This year, however, the visit is disrupted by an impossible disappearance, the theft of a painting, and a series of baffling murders. It’s become rare for a novel written in English to follow SS Van Dine. Translated by Ho-Ling Wong My advice to anyone who picks up this intriguing little pastiche of the Golden Age is don’t get too attached to any of the characters. As they do every year, a small group of acquaintances pay a visit to the remote, castle-like Water Mill House, home to the reclusive Fujinuma Kiichi, son of a famous artist, who has lived his life behind a rubber mask ever since a disfiguring car accident. The Decagon House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji. Yukito Ayatsuji, David Shih, Ho-Ling WongĪ hugely enjoyable classic Japanese mystery with an ingenious conclusion from the author of The Decagon House Murders, translated into English for the first time Don’t miss this beautifully constructed, highly entertaining and atmospheric murder mystery-its propulsive plot makes for a compelling listen. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Current analyses estimate that the book contains about 240 pages, although it is believed that some pages may have been lost over the centuries. The Voynich Manuscript is a collection of parchment pages that have been bound together into a book. ![]() In this article, we will explore the fascinating history of the Voynich Manuscript, looking at its physical characteristics, its history of discovery, and the theories and interpretations that have attempted to make sense of its content. ![]() The writing system used in the manuscript has yet to be deciphered, and the images and illustrations found throughout its pages only add to the mystery. The book is unique in its physical properties, its contents, and its language. The Voynich Manuscript is an ancient book that has captivated historians, cryptographers, and even casual readers for centuries. "The fascinating history of the Voynich Manuscript - an ancient book written in an unknown language and filled with mysterious illustrations." 1. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Publising under Witchstitches, Bies’ horror ranges from has released a number of horror works from playkits for horror roleplays to an intimate and gruesome dissection of the mecha genre.īuchbinder’s The Mellificationis a slow burn story surrounding a trans man seeking change in a cultish vampire commune devoted to patience and repetition, where any disruption will be met with brutal reprise. Suggestions are welcome via the contact form below, or any of the Small Trans Library Dublin‘s platforms! Self-published and short-form work encouraged.Īngus’ collection A Natural History of Transitionambitiously crosses genres including unsettling dives into body horror with jars, formaldehyde, and eyes where they oughtn’t be. Reader, writer and editor of horror and Dublin Librarian James Hudson curates here a list of horror by trans writers ranging comics, novels, short stories and horrors of body, mind and soul. ![]() ![]() ![]() Like most memoirs, this one does have chapters and headings, but what Heart Berries does differently is that it isn’t a neatly edited and cohesive narrative of the author’s life. I was not expecting the book to get so grim, but that didn’t stop me from devouring every word. Heart Berries is a devastatingly beautiful memoir of Mailhot’s experience with a traumatic break-up, mental illness, and growing up on an Indian Reservation. My experience reading Heart Berries was the latter. There are two things that people generally experience when they read memoirs: either you relate to their experiences or you gain a new perspective. Not that I don’t enjoy novel anymore, my Gemini rising and venus is just super nosy. Since I’ve entered adulthood, I’ve noticed that I’ve been reading less fiction and more memoirs and self-help type of books. ![]() ![]() “When you told me that I want too much, I considered how much you take.” ![]() ![]() Stripped from society and left alone to survive the elements, the very task of staying alive outweighs all other needs. From sky to island, they find neither fame nor skills can save them. Galloway Oak put his past behind him and endeavoured to make his fortune using his trade. ![]() Messages exist all around us." But what if you don't see? What if you don't understand? What if, by ignoring the message, your life is never the same again? Estelle Evermore morphed from nobody to somebody overnight. ![]() From handwritten to verbal, seen and unseen. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But more than that, it is a reminder that self-acceptance does not come ready-made with a manual and spare parts. Some Assembly Required is a true coming-of-age story about knocking down obstacles and embracing family, friendship, and first love. In his captivatingly witty, honest voice, Arin reveals the challenges he faced as a boy in a girl’s body, the humiliation and anger he felt after getting kicked out of his private school, and all the changes-both mental and physical-he experienced once his transition began. In this revolutionary first-of-its-kind memoir, Arin Andrews details the journey that led him to make the life-transforming decision to undergo gender reassignment as a high school junior. Now with a reading group guide and an all-new afterword from the author! Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning first-of-its-kind memoir. ![]() ![]() Despite these references, I actually think this book would be a good introduction to Rankin’s style for the uninitiated. I actually haven’t read any of the Brentford Trilogy books (despite the title, there are many more than three), but I do plan to, and Pooley and Omally have appeared in a few of Rankin’s other books as well. In addition, the plot is meta-referential, in that the stars of Rankin’s Brentford Trilogy, Jim Pooley and John Omally, have achieved legendary status for the main characters in this book. Hitler has also returned, and he’s not even the greatest evil Russell has to contend with. ![]() ![]() As you might expect if you’ve read anything by Rankin, that isn’t the extent of the wackiness. That is, until one of the other employees takes a joyride in a Nazi flying saucer and steals a bit of future technology that produces very realistic holograms of dead celebrities. The hero of this tale is Russell Nice, a decent, hardworking employee of Fudgepacker’s Emporium, which rents out props for movies but hasn’t been doing so well as of late. Yes, it’s the title of the movie that’s made in the book, but it doesn’t even relate to what we know of the film’s plot. ![]() Nostradamus Ate My Hamster, by Robert Rankin – As entertaining as the title is, I can’t say I can really see its relevance to the story. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Naxos audiobooks william wordsworth s the prelude.The poem was unknown to the general public until published three months after Wordsworth's death in 1850, its final name given to it by his widow Mary. He never gave it a title he called it the "Poem (title not yet fixed upon) to Coleridge" and in his letters to Dorothy Wordsworth referred to it as "the poem on the growth of my own mind". Wordsworth began The Prelude in 1798 at the age of 28 and continued to work on it throughout his life. ![]() Intended as the introduction to the more philosophical Recluse, which Wordsworth never finished, The Prelude is an extremely personal and revealing work on the details of Wordsworth's life. The Prelude or, Growth of a Poet's Mind An Autobiographical Poem is an autobiographical poem in blank verse by the English poet William Wordsworth. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | Man-woman relationships - Juvenile fiction. Travel is Juliets passion and has inspired her to write Bon Voyage. The group seems friendly and there are plenty of fun times, but who is that shadowy figure in the background? Could somone be stalking Amanda? Juliet also studied psychology and is involved with a charity doing voluntary work. ![]() She has always dreamed of going to Paris and seeing the Eiffel Tower and decides to join a coach tour of young travellers across Europe. What do you do after your heart has been broken? Amanda is a quiet, slightly nervous young woman who is trying to get on with her life after a failed relationship. Bon voyage : a young woman's holiday through Europe becomes a journey into the unknown / Juliet M Sampson Book Bib IDīook, Online - Google Books ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Accompany Little Pear as he goes ice fishing, masquerades as a beggar boy, finds a tiger in his house, and-best of all-gets a brand-new little brotherĬontributor Bio(s): Lattimore, Eleanor Frances: - ELEANOR FRANCES LATTIMORE (1904-1986) was an American citizen born and raised in Shanghai. His friends love to join his adventures-especially his best friend, Big Head. Although his story takes place long ago, Little Pear is much like any little boy today-always on the lookout for excitement and adventure Wherever Little Pear goes, there is fun to be had. ![]() Little Pear is a young boy who lives in a small village in China. Reading Level: 4.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 2.0 Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children pg. Physical Information: 0.42" H x 5.07" W x 7.61" (0.35 lbs) 144 pagesįeatures: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents Series: Odyssey Classics (Odyssey Classics) Illustrations.Ĭlick for more in this series: Odyssey Classics (Odyssey Classics) Little Pear's friends-especially his best friend, Big Head-join him as he goes ice fishing, masquerades as a beggar boy, and gets a brand-new little brother in his second escapade. Little Pear and His Friends 1-Simul EditionĬontributor(s): Lattimore, Eleanor Frances (Author)īinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĪnnotation: Wherever Little Pear goes, there's fun to be had. ![]() |