![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She combines unforgettable characters with unpredictable plots to create action-packed, suspense-filled novels. or worse, her life and the lives of other innocent people.ĭiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who believes her readers should expect an adventure. But aligning herself with a known fugitive to uncover the burden of proof could cost April her job. A truth that becomes all the more evident after April overhears a conversation between Jason and the local sheriff and realizes something more sinister may be happening in their small town of Sweet Briar, Texas. April puts her hostage negotiation skills to use to learn more about who she’s dealing with: Jason Snyder, a fugitive accused of murder.Īs Jason spins a tall tale about being framed for the killing of his business partner, April must sort through his claims to find the truth. Worry for the child’s safety quickly turns to fear when a man claiming to be the girl’s father abducts them at gunpoint. Reeling from a negotiation gone wrong, FBI Special Agent April Ramos is caught off guard when a frazzled young woman shoves a crying baby into her arms, then disappears. ![]()
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![]() Beyond race and skin color, the story illustrates the impact of our past in molding our outlook and decision-making in society. Through Stella, Bennet delves into the concept of ‘passing’ as she forges a white identity to escape the trappings of her ethnic origin. The novel explores the subject of colorism and racial tensions in the 20th century while charting their lives and that of their daughters. This traumatic past becomes a driving force for the decisions shortly after and way further into the future. The narrative begins with the lives of black twin sisters in the Deep South where they witnessed their father’s lynching. It is a family story that spans half a century with two generations of black women as they navigate the social and racial dynamics. It also won the 2020 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Fiction. ![]() The novel made The New York Times best-seller list debuting at number one. ![]() It was published in 2020 by Riverhead Books. The Vanishing Half is a historical fiction novel written by American author Brit Bennett. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() ![]() T’Challa and his friends start to do their own sleuthing, and before long, the three teens find themselves caught in a plot involving a rare ancient book and a man who’s not as he seems. When residents of the town begin flocking to Bob’s strange message, and a prominent citizen disappears, the Young Prince has no choice but to intervene. ![]() But as T’Challa continues to explore the town, he finds that a man who goes by the ordinary name of Bob happens to be everywhere he is–and T’Challa begins to think it’s no coincidence. He’s thrilled to be on vacation away from his duties as the Prince of Wakanda for a few weeks, and he’s taking full advantage of his access to the amazing food and the South’s rich history. Thirteen-year-old T’Challa can’t wait to go back to America to visit his friends Sheila and Zeke, who are staying with Sheila’s grandmother in Beaumont, a small Alabama town, over their summer break. Smith, recipient of the 2016 Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award. ![]() The second book in the hit Young Prince series from Ronald L. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact the charity auction coordinator, Jessie Lane, at: Please come, check out the fabulous books and items up for auction and help me make some music dreams come true for the kids of Meade County, Kentucky.īooks for Band 2019 Online Auction Link ➩ Music, books and art are the joys of life and I want all children to be able to enjoy them. The children learn so much through this program while also having fun. ![]() The Meade County Band Program is WONDERFUL, with amazing directors and fantastic volunteers in the Band Boosters. This auction will insure that children who wish to participate can, whether their parents can afford the additional costs or not. Like so many extracurricular activities, there are fees and expenses the schools cannot cover. ![]() The Books for Band auction is an Adult Romance (all sub-genres), Teen/YA Romance & Women's Fiction online charity book auction with OVER 550+ AUCTION LOTS! Created to raise funds for the Meade County, Kentucky School's Band Program, proceeds will benefit the band which is in dire need of new instruments for students. Over 550+ auction lots - 90% of them SIGNED BOOKS by some of your favorite authors - are up for auction to benefit an underfunded public school's Band Program! THE BOOKS FOR BAND AUCTION STARTS TODAY!!! Over 550 auction lots donated by your favorite romance authors!!! ![]() ![]() ![]() She’s now considered one of the world’s most prominent young-adult fantasy authors, and with the success of her 2019 adult debut Ninth House, is quickly becoming a coveted adult fiction writer as well. ![]() She’s now published nine books (and one journal) within the world that launched with Shadow and Bone, and her most recent installment, Rule of Wolves, is currently resting comfortably in the No. Ever since her Grishaverse spinoff novel Six of Crows shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list following its 2015 debut, the L.A.-based author’s devoted fandom has expanded exponentially. Not that she’s any stranger to adoration. ![]() But, sure enough, she logged on Wednesday morning-and, thank God-was met with praise. ![]() She promised herself she wouldn’t read any criticism of the episodes. But how can she help herself? She’s moments away from watching her universe-coined the Grishaverse-become an even larger global phenomenon than it already is, this time in the form of a Netflix series based on her first book, Shadow and Bone. It’s the first rule of being an author: Never, ever read the reviews. Spoilers for Shadow and Bone season 1 below. ![]() |