5/7/2023 0 Comments Shout by laurie anderson![]() ![]() “With ‘Speak ’ Anderson opened the door for more novels exploring the deeply felt and deeply personal aftermath of sexual violence. *A New York Times Bestseller – 7 consecutive weeks *Longlisted for the 2019 National Book Award SHOUT speaks truth to power in a loud, clear voice–and once you hear it, it is impossible to ignore. Praised as “captivating,” “powerful,” and “essential” by critics, this searing and soul-searching memoir is a denouncement of our society’s failures and a love letter to all the people with the courage to say #MeToo and #TimesUp, whether aloud, online, or only in their own hearts. ![]() In free verse, Anderson shares reflections, rants, and calls to action woven among deeply personal stories from her life that she’s never written about before. Now, inspired by her fans and enraged by how little in our culture has changed since her groundbreaking novel Speak was first published twenty years ago, she has written a critically acclaimed poetry memoir that is as vulnerable as it is rallying, as timely as it is timeless. Award-winning Speak author Laurie Halse Anderson’s New York Times bestselling poetic memoir and call to action, which garnered eight starred reviews!īestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson is known for the unflinching way she writes about, and advocates for, survivors of sexual assault. ![]()
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5/7/2023 0 Comments Rookie move riley hart![]() It was stupid, and not like me, but God, it was hot. I’m supposed to be looking out for him, not thinking about getting him naked. All I want is to play football and not draw media attention like my dad, who got ousted from the league. RAMSEY: I’ve never tapped into my bisexuality-never told anyone except my best friend that I’m bi. With my mouth.īut I’ve got other things I should be focusing on, like dominating my rookie year with the Denver Rush and finally stepping out of my brother’s shadow. Now, we play for the same team, and every time he talks smack, I want to shut him up. It was easy to keep my crush under control when I was in college. ![]() Hell, he’s the reason I figured out I’m solidly bi. ![]() ![]() Warner Ramsey is 225 pounds of pure hotness, a media darling, and one of the best NFL quarterbacks in the league. McRAE: I’ve had a crush on my brother’s best friend since the moment I laid eyes on him four years ago. Falling for a teammate who also happens to be your brother's best friend? Total rookie move. ![]() ![]() ![]() Christie keeps listeners guessing as to the murderer's identity until Poirot finally presents his ingenious solution to this landmark mystery. ![]() From his very first appearance, Poirot amuses audiences with his oddly fastidious habits-then astonishes them with the power of his razor-sharp mind. In this, her first published mystery, Agatha Christie introduces her beloved Belgian inspector Hercule Poirot, who methodically pieces together the intricate evidence of this bewildering crime. As luck would have it, a brilliant, if rather eccentric, detective is among the company at Styles. The long list of suspects includes her gold-digging new husband, her stepsons, her best female friend, and a visiting doctor. After an evening of entertaining family and guests, she is found poisoned in her locked bedroom. Emily Inglethorp, is the wealthy mistress of Styles Court. Inglethorp dies and suspicion falls on the family. The story begins when Emily Inglethorp, a millionaire at Court Styles, marries Alfred, who is twenty years younger than her. ![]() Set in Essex in the English countryside, The Mysterious Affair at Styles is one of the great classic murder mysteries. Agatha Christie’s first mystery novel, introduces character Hercule Poirot, which is a heroic detective. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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