![]() ![]() This becomes an increasingly fraught issue after Red has a heart attack and Abby begins to have “mind skips” Tyler sensitively depicts the conflicts about how to deal with their aging parents among take-charge Amanda, underappreciated Jeannie and low-key Stem, whose unfailing good nature and designation as heir to Whitshank Construction infuriate Denny. But as Part 1 unfolds, primarily from 2012 on, we see Denny has a history of wandering in and out of the Whitshank home on Bouton Road just often enough to keep his family guessing about the jobs and relationships he acquires and discards (“ ‘Boring’ seemed to be his favorite word”) while resenting his siblings’ assumption that he can’t be relied on. In a few sharp pages we get the family dynamic: Red can be critical, Abby can be smothering, and Denny reacts to any criticism by dropping out of sight. She opens in 1994, with Red and Abby Whitshank angsting over a phone call from their 19-year-old son, Denny. ![]() Tyler’s 20th novel ( The Beginner’s Goodbye, 2012, etc.) again centers on family life in Baltimore, still a fresh and compelling subject in the hands of this gifted veteran. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Wassim is living on the streets of Damascus, having abandoned a wife and child and a charade he could no longer keep up. ![]() Sponsored as a refugee by a controlling older man, Hussam is living an openly gay life in Vancouver, where he attempts to quiet his demons with sex, drugs, and alcohol. Ten years later, Hussam and Wassim are still struggling to find peace and belonging. In an instant, the course of their lives is changed forever. A blooming romance leads to a tragic accident when Hussam’s father catches him acting on his feelings for his best friend, Wassim. "A sweeping and mesmerizing story that spans time and mortal space so expertly and elegantly." -Alan CummingĪ deeply moving novel about a forbidden love between two boys in war-torn Syria and the fallout that ripples through their adult lives. *SHORTLISTED FOR A 2022 LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 BC AND YUKON ETHEL WILSON PRIZE* ![]() ![]()
![]() Now that Shannons best friends with the most popular girl in school, sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Will they stay friends? And is Shannon in The Group? Or out? Best Friends Follow your heart. ![]() But when her friend joins up with another circle of friends called The Group, Shannon feels left out. When Shannon makes her first ever friend, she thinks shes found her bestie for life. This box set includes: Real Friends When best friends are not forever. About the Book Get all of your favorite friends in one box set featuring these bestselling and beloved graphic memoirs: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever! Book Synopsis Get all of your favorite friends in one boxed set featuring these bestselling and beloved graphic memoirs: Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever! From award-winning creators Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham comes a series about friendship, family, and finding your own path, inspired by Shannons real life. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As the season goes on, Micah teaches Daniel to surf, and Daniel introduces Micah to his lovable pack of rescue dogs and the world of being a hockey boyfriend. Maybe too good to be true is the new reality, though. Danny Bellamy moved on to bigger and better things when they were teenagers, and the idea that Micah’s relationship with the professional hockey player could be anything more than one-sided Instagram thirst seems too good to be true. Micah Kelly never thought he’d see his childhood crush-and first kiss-again. And when he runs into an old friend from his past soon after he makes the move, he wonders if it might be kismet. ![]() When the chance to play for his hometown team, the Miami Thunder, comes along, he’s open to it. But despite the post-win high, something’s missing. I really enjoyed PERMANENT INK and OFF THE ICE by this team and I wasn’t let down with this new story.ĭaniel “Bellzie” Bellamy should be on top of the world-a Stanley Cup is the perfect topper to his fourteen-year NHL career. TRADE DEADLINE featuers a veteran hockey player whose tranfer to a failing team doesn’t bring the professional results he was looking for, but does reconnect him to his childhood love. Hi there! Today, I’m sharing a review for a new M/M contemporary hockey romance from the writing team of Avon Gale and Piper Vaughn. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although you might guess what happened, and who did it about half way through (the sudden arrival of chapters told from a different point of view is a sort of clue!), it's well worth sticking with the journey. The plot is complex, but makes sense, and Ruth is a fully rounded, 'real' character - as is DCI Nelson. ![]() ![]() This is the first of Elly Griffiths' Ruth Galloway novels I've read, and I'm very, very impressed! As a fan of Phil Rickman, and other pagan/paranormal storytellers, I loved the unusual location of the events - which is beautifully evoked. Crime and archaeology - what's not to like?! ![]() ![]() ![]() She repeatedly told herself, “I deserve to be here … no apologies.” Courage and support are powerful allies when it comes to growth. After several conversations, Marcie’s anxiety disappeared almost entirely as it became clear to her that she was indeed the best candidate for the job based on her experience. In addition to reviewing other sources of self-doubt during our counseling sessions, Marcie identified and practiced a set of beliefs that produced a very different emotional response for her. ![]() Although she had worked hard and been on stage her entire life, she had begun to doubt herself after other dancers told her she did not deserve the coveted position. Marcie, a young adult, started coming to therapy after developing debilitating anxiety that interfered with her ability to manage a new career as a dance instructor. And although we receive countless contributions along the way from teachers, mentors and peers, the gifts we receive from our clients offer us the most reward and the best opportunity to progress as counselors. As counselors, we know that our growth is equally as important as the growth of our clients. What we think makes an effective counselor may evolve over time, but in the end it is the willingness to evolve itself that offers the most reward and sustainability throughout our careers. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes, because of the language barrier, and because many places still have anti-LGBT+ laws and high rates of violence against LGBT+ people. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find one for each country/territory. In around a month, I received many recommendations from people all over Twitter and Tumblr and did a long research of my own to try to find as many as I could. For this reason, I decided to do a research on F/F books around the world. ![]() We read mainly books set in a few specific countries and think that this is all that is for diversity and for our communities. ![]() And many times, in discussions of diversity and intersectionality, we end up forgetting to talk about this. There isn’t just one way of being a part of the LGBT+ community. We are all influenced by the places we come from and the experiences we have because of our backgrounds. ![]() |