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'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston is a classic novel that follows the life of Janie Mae Crawford, a black woman living in Florida before World War II. The story delves into Janie's journey of self-discovery, independence, and love through three marriages. The narrative is rich in black vernacular, providing a realistic portrayal of the characters' lives and struggles in early 20th-century America.
The book explores themes of love, independence, race, and gender, offering a poignant reflection on the societal norms and expectations that Janie navigates throughout her life. Through Hurston's poetic prose and vivid imagery, readers are taken on a compelling journey alongside Janie as she strives to assert her identity and find her place in the world.
Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board. For some they come in with the tide. For others they sail forever on the horizon, never out of sight, never landing until the Watcher turns his eyes... - #2
Falling Into Bed with a Duke is the first book in the Hellions of Havisham series by Lorraine Heath. The story revolves around Minerva Dodger, a strong-willed and smart woman who, after six seasons of fending off fortune hunters, decides to visit a notorious club in search of an intimate experience. There, she meets Nicholson Lambert, the Duke of Ashebury, who becomes intrigued by her despite her efforts to remain anonymous. The book explores themes of self-confidence, vulnerability, and the pursuit of true love in a historical romance setting.
ETIQUETTE dictated that a gentleman caller did not extend his visit beyond fifteen minutes, so it was that Miss Minerva Dodger knew that her time in the company of Lord Sheridan would be drawing to a ... Phoebe Walsh, a literature doctoral student with a passion for true crime, returns to Florida to clean out her father's house. Her thesis revolves around the true crime genre, but she views everyone around her as potential serial killers. When her new neighbor, Sam, enters her life, she is suspicious of him. Despite her initial reservations, Phoebe's relationship with Sam blossoms into a sweet romance, leading to personal growth as she navigates her fear of commitment and unresolved trauma from her parents' divorce. The book combines elements of romance, personal development, and pop culture references, creating a light-hearted and emotional story.
OBVIOUSLY A TWO-HUNDRED-POUND Victorian writing desk wasn’t made to be moved all by yourself. But it also hadn’t come with those incomprehensible IKEA instructions showing a blocky illustrated guy get...