HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!! To be honest I don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day. I buy little boxes of candy for the baby bassets, and pretend that I won’t steal any when they are at school. When I was in middle and high school I would get so stressed out about Valentine’s Day. So much pressure! Best case scenario you got flowers and candy from your boyfriend in front of your classmates for everyone to see. It was also important to get little Candy grams from your friends that were handed out to you in class, so everyone knows you have friends. Of course the popular girls got both.. grrrr. I was so jealous. I will admit, I was tempted to send myself a few Candy Grams and sign them from a secret admirer, just to ensure I wasn’t the only one who didn’t get one. I didn’t, but boy was it tempting. All through my school years Valentines day was the worst day of the year. It should have been called”YOU DON’T HAVE A BOYFRIEND, AND WE ARE GOING TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE KNOWS IT DAY” Long title, but accurate. A shorter title could be, Torture Teen Day. The problem with that is I was tormented by Valentines Day well into my twenties when I put a lot of pressure on my boyfriend to be romantic. He wasn’t. Yesterday hubby took me plant shopping, bought me a lovely shrub and a bunch of Spanish Moss. PERFECT!
Tess of the D’Urbervilles
by Thomas Hardy
Genre: Romance
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Tess of the D’Urbervilles was a controversial work when it first appeared in the early 1890s. The serialized version of 1891 was heavily censored and the full novel of 1892 received mixed reviews, largely because it challenged the sexual morals of late Victorian England. The book’s reputation has since grown considerably and it is now routinely cited as Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece.
The richly descriptive narrative is rife with unforgettable vignettes of rural life in late 19th-century England but the story’s timeless power stems from its heart-wrenching romance and the tragic experiences – or fate, as Hardy might have put it – of the eponymous heroine.
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Shellbound
by Mark Janas
Genre: Fantasy
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Shellbound tells the story of Luke Sanders, an ordinary guy who didn’t do enough. One day Luke finds that his life has been turned inside out, literally. He lands in an unknown, yet familiar place where a stranger guides him through the next steps that will hopefully unite him with his family again. In the meantime, he has WORK to do. Luke is HERE for a reason. His former employer, PointGPX, has developed technology that will endanger the lives of many. Luke has to navigate the RULES to stop them and take care of his family at the same time. Set in Chicago, Shellbound is a paranormal thriller that explores spirituality, reincarnation, and one soul’s quest to make things right. Luke must make a conscious choice to become someone else to thwart the malicious goals of the FBI, organized crime, and the Russians.
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Peril In Paradise: a clean Hawaiian cruise mystery with a strong female character
by Deb Graham
Genre: Contemporary Fiction | Women’s Fiction | Mystery
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“My necklace is gone! I left it right here, I know I did!” Jerria’s heart pounded. Not another theft. Depressed over her youngest son leaving two years early for college- across the country no less!- Jerria takes up her husband Will’s offer of a relaxing Hawaiian cruise. But, a series of ominous events onboard the Ocean Haven squashes any idea of a calm tropical vacation. Soon Jerria’s very life is in danger, and she can’t blame the mythical Pele for this one. Warm characters and rich descriptions of beautiful Hawaii bring this this cozy mystery to life. If you’ve ever dreamed of the enchantment of a cruise ship vacation, Peril In Paradise is for you!
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Jayden’s Cybermountain: Book 1 (The Sanctum Series)
by Katrina Cope
Genre: Children’s eBooks
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The Sanctum Series, Middle Grade Cyber Thrillers.
Jayden’s Cybermountain (The Sanctum Series) Book 1 (previously, Jayden & the Mysterious Mountain)
Jayden’s life is about to change and it includes these things:
A strange man collects homeless teens off the streets.
A mountain that isn’t as it seems.
A school operated by an AI that is cheeky and plays nasty if you cross her.
A school where students build and operate high-tech equipment, including surrogate robots — all to fight terrorism — or, maybe not.
Something doesn’t feel right. It’s time to find out why.
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Searching for Candy: John Candy: A Biography
by Tracey J Morgan
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
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An unauthorised biography about John Candy.Legendary comedic actor, John Candy, is often described as one of the sweetest men in Hollywood.Police Academy legend, Tim Kazurinksy, once said that “John wasn’t just a one in a million guy – he was a one in a hundred million guy”. Incredibly talented, full of heart and extraordinarily hard working, with over forty movies under his belt, Candy was a screen icon during the 80s and early 90s. His starring roles in Uncle Buck, Cool Runnings, Spaceballs and Planes, Trains and Automobiles are testament to a rare and much loved talent. Candy could make you laugh and cry on the turn of a dime.Searching for Candy is an extensive overview of his career. The book reveals his early years growing up in post-war Toronto, his breakthrough as part of the legendary Second City comedy group, Candy’s wonderful movie career and his stint as a co-owner of the Toronto Argonauts Gridiron Team, right through to his tragic passing in 1994. The book features first-hand original interviews with over 70 of Candy’s colleagues and friends, some speaking on record for the first time. Stars interviewed include Mel Brooks, Mariel Hemingway, Carl Reiner, Dave Thomas, Juul Haalmeyer, Valri Bromfield and others, building a vibrant and authentic portrait of the much-missed actor, comedian and humanist.
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