Author: Rubyk12
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Rose thought she was just another ordinary high school student with high aspirations to go to college. For as long as she can remember, it's always been her aunt and her going through the adventure of life together. All that changes on her 16th birthday when she learns that the birthmark on her arm is actually the symbol of her birthright to become the Luna to the Alpha of one of the most powerful werewolf packs on the East Coast. In a bid to protect her from their enemies, Rose was hidden away and her existence became top secret information within the Pack hierarchy. However, Xavier is now the new Alpha and instead of being eager to claim his Luna, he scoffs at the 16-year old stick of a girl, claiming she holds no attraction for him. He would much rather stay with his girlfriend, Alyssa, promising to eventually make her Luna of his pack. Meanwhile, Rose's world is turned upside down when the truth is revealed and she has to leave her old secluded life for her new pack life. She could care less about mating with Xavier until Xavier returns from college in Europe and both can't seem to resist the pull of their wolves anymore. Whereas before, Xavier had been reluctant to go through with the mating ceremony with Rose, now he doesn't find it such a horrible thought. Join Xavier and Rose on a journey of self-fulfillment in which both learn that love is never just a spoken word, but reflected in ones deeds and acts. As they grow together in a journey to protect their pack, will they find love in each other or will Xavier cast her away as he always intended and make Alyssa his mate?
His Mate or His Girlfriend
Author: Rubyk12
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Rose thought she was just another ordinary high school student with high aspirations to go to college. For as long as she can remember, it's always been her aunt and her going through the adventure of life together. All that changes on her 16th birthday when she learns that the birthmark on her arm is actually the symbol of her birthright to become the Luna to the Alpha of one of the most powerful werewolf packs on the East Coast. In a bid to protect her from their enemies, Rose was hidden away and her existence became top secret information within the Pack hierarchy. However, Xavier is now the new Alpha and instead of being eager to claim his Luna, he scoffs at the 16-year old stick of a girl, claiming she holds no attraction for him. He would much rather stay with his girlfriend, Alyssa, promising to eventually make her Luna of his pack. Meanwhile, Rose's world is turned upside down when the truth is revealed and she has to leave her old secluded life for her new pack life. She could care less about mating with Xavier until Xavier returns from college in Europe and both can't seem to resist the pull of their wolves anymore. Whereas before, Xavier had been reluctant to go through with the mating ceremony with Rose, now he doesn't find it such a horrible thought. Join Xavier and Rose on a journey of self-fulfillment in which both learn that love is never just a spoken word, but reflected in ones deeds and acts. As they grow together in a journey to protect their pack, will they find love in each other or will Xavier cast her away as he always intended and make Alyssa his mate?
Publisher: Infinite Joy
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 822
Book Description
Rose thought she was just another ordinary high school student with high aspirations to go to college. For as long as she can remember, it's always been her aunt and her going through the adventure of life together. All that changes on her 16th birthday when she learns that the birthmark on her arm is actually the symbol of her birthright to become the Luna to the Alpha of one of the most powerful werewolf packs on the East Coast. In a bid to protect her from their enemies, Rose was hidden away and her existence became top secret information within the Pack hierarchy. However, Xavier is now the new Alpha and instead of being eager to claim his Luna, he scoffs at the 16-year old stick of a girl, claiming she holds no attraction for him. He would much rather stay with his girlfriend, Alyssa, promising to eventually make her Luna of his pack. Meanwhile, Rose's world is turned upside down when the truth is revealed and she has to leave her old secluded life for her new pack life. She could care less about mating with Xavier until Xavier returns from college in Europe and both can't seem to resist the pull of their wolves anymore. Whereas before, Xavier had been reluctant to go through with the mating ceremony with Rose, now he doesn't find it such a horrible thought. Join Xavier and Rose on a journey of self-fulfillment in which both learn that love is never just a spoken word, but reflected in ones deeds and acts. As they grow together in a journey to protect their pack, will they find love in each other or will Xavier cast her away as he always intended and make Alyssa his mate?
His Mate His Girlfriend
Author: Sunshine Princess
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Ellis," I followed Ellis' gaze, and he was staring at the woman behind me. "Mate," My knees weakened as Ellis whispered the words. I took a step back. "Ellis, baby," I regained composure and went to him in an attempt to get his attention. "Mate," he whispered again, ignoring me and looking at Charlotte. I could barely breathe, and all I did was step aside. Ellis took steps forward to her and slowly cupped Charlotte's crying face with trembling hands. "Hello, mate," No, no, no. I silently begged the moon goddess to wake me from this nightmare... *** Love Chasia is heartbroken when her boyfriend of ten years finds his mate and chooses her, forgetting the promise he made to stay by her side forever. The best and only option for her is to leave and never see him again, but what happens when she discovers she's pregnant? Five years later, they meet in a way they didn't expect. Now, he is her new boss. The passion, love, and lingering feelings they thought were buried come back with full force, especially now that she works in his company.
Publisher: StarNovel (HK) Co., Limited
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"Ellis," I followed Ellis' gaze, and he was staring at the woman behind me. "Mate," My knees weakened as Ellis whispered the words. I took a step back. "Ellis, baby," I regained composure and went to him in an attempt to get his attention. "Mate," he whispered again, ignoring me and looking at Charlotte. I could barely breathe, and all I did was step aside. Ellis took steps forward to her and slowly cupped Charlotte's crying face with trembling hands. "Hello, mate," No, no, no. I silently begged the moon goddess to wake me from this nightmare... *** Love Chasia is heartbroken when her boyfriend of ten years finds his mate and chooses her, forgetting the promise he made to stay by her side forever. The best and only option for her is to leave and never see him again, but what happens when she discovers she's pregnant? Five years later, they meet in a way they didn't expect. Now, he is her new boss. The passion, love, and lingering feelings they thought were buried come back with full force, especially now that she works in his company.
My Girlfriend Bites
Author: Doug Solter
Publisher: Doug Solter
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Will he fight for her? Sixteen-year-old Aiden sees himself as a disaster. He ran away from a fight, leaving his best friend behind to get clobbered. His confidence sucks. What girl would ever fall in love with him? Bree can't have friends at her new school because they might find out what she is and expose her family to the creatures that are hunting them. Bree knows she shouldn't, but the girl offers Aiden a ride home in the pouring rain. Her black car is warm and dry. Aiden wants her so bad that he will do anything to regain his confidence and be the strong boyfriend a girl werewolf needs him to be. All his problems would be solved if his new girlfriend could turn him, but Bree says that bite thing is only a myth. Can Aiden win her heart and save her life? Or will he lose his confidence and get Bree and her family killed? My Girlfriend Bites is the first book of a new young adult paranormal werewolf romance series that features unexpected twists and turns, an exceptional story, with a different take from other werewolf books. If you like a romance mixed with serious real-world problems that's sometimes funny and sometimes dark, then you'll love the first installment in Doug Solter's fun and gripping paranormal romance with a twist. Click or tap the Buy Now button to start this fun and fantastic novel today! "Great writing! I kind of got a Twilight vibe off of this story except better writing and characters that you can relate to. And OMG the cringe-worthy moments!! Bree in Issy's closet and Bree's bedroom with Aiden!! I was embarrassed reading those parts, but they were too awesome not to continue!" - Taiyewo from Goodreads "It wasn't cheesey like a lot of YA paranormal books are these days where everything out of the male leads mouth is like sweet poetry and he has the body of a god. The dialogue was appropriate and my favorite part was the teenagers actually acted like teenagers sweet but flawed and still trying to figure themselves out while doing normal teenage things like getting there first car and going to the mall." - Candace from Goodreads Categories: paranormal, werewolves, young adult werewolf, young adult werewolf romance, young adult werewolf books, teen boy books, young adult humor, teen love stories, teen supernatural romance, and teen high school romance.
Publisher: Doug Solter
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
Will he fight for her? Sixteen-year-old Aiden sees himself as a disaster. He ran away from a fight, leaving his best friend behind to get clobbered. His confidence sucks. What girl would ever fall in love with him? Bree can't have friends at her new school because they might find out what she is and expose her family to the creatures that are hunting them. Bree knows she shouldn't, but the girl offers Aiden a ride home in the pouring rain. Her black car is warm and dry. Aiden wants her so bad that he will do anything to regain his confidence and be the strong boyfriend a girl werewolf needs him to be. All his problems would be solved if his new girlfriend could turn him, but Bree says that bite thing is only a myth. Can Aiden win her heart and save her life? Or will he lose his confidence and get Bree and her family killed? My Girlfriend Bites is the first book of a new young adult paranormal werewolf romance series that features unexpected twists and turns, an exceptional story, with a different take from other werewolf books. If you like a romance mixed with serious real-world problems that's sometimes funny and sometimes dark, then you'll love the first installment in Doug Solter's fun and gripping paranormal romance with a twist. Click or tap the Buy Now button to start this fun and fantastic novel today! "Great writing! I kind of got a Twilight vibe off of this story except better writing and characters that you can relate to. And OMG the cringe-worthy moments!! Bree in Issy's closet and Bree's bedroom with Aiden!! I was embarrassed reading those parts, but they were too awesome not to continue!" - Taiyewo from Goodreads "It wasn't cheesey like a lot of YA paranormal books are these days where everything out of the male leads mouth is like sweet poetry and he has the body of a god. The dialogue was appropriate and my favorite part was the teenagers actually acted like teenagers sweet but flawed and still trying to figure themselves out while doing normal teenage things like getting there first car and going to the mall." - Candace from Goodreads Categories: paranormal, werewolves, young adult werewolf, young adult werewolf romance, young adult werewolf books, teen boy books, young adult humor, teen love stories, teen supernatural romance, and teen high school romance.
Her Unloved Mate
Author: sprachi12
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Vince Cornell is the Eldest son of Alpha Damien. The Alpha who has the 4th strongest and largest pack in the world. But being the alpha's son Vince never shifted. He is 23 years old now but his wolf hasn't come out. That's why Alpha Damien announced his second son, Andrew Cornell as Alpha. But that did not bother Vince... He was heart-broken when his mate who claimed to his mate, Rachel since she was 18 years, rejected him for his younger brother, Andrew. And worse, Andrew selected Rachel as his chosen mate. Just when Vince thought it couldn't get any worse, he was forced to attend the Luna Ceremony, where his brother marked Rachel in front of the pack... But he didn't know that this ceremony was just the beginning of his amazing future filled with lots of love.
Publisher: Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
Vince Cornell is the Eldest son of Alpha Damien. The Alpha who has the 4th strongest and largest pack in the world. But being the alpha's son Vince never shifted. He is 23 years old now but his wolf hasn't come out. That's why Alpha Damien announced his second son, Andrew Cornell as Alpha. But that did not bother Vince... He was heart-broken when his mate who claimed to his mate, Rachel since she was 18 years, rejected him for his younger brother, Andrew. And worse, Andrew selected Rachel as his chosen mate. Just when Vince thought it couldn't get any worse, he was forced to attend the Luna Ceremony, where his brother marked Rachel in front of the pack... But he didn't know that this ceremony was just the beginning of his amazing future filled with lots of love.
Kiss of the Reaper
Author: Ellis Leigh
Publisher: Kinship Press
ISBN: 1954702337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A paranormal take on the age-old Hades-Persephone love story. There’s this moment when you die. This final sliver of time when the Grim Reaper comes to lead you through to the other side. When you are bathed in the glee he exudes at introducing another soul to his cold, dark world, and you have a split second of complete and utter fear at what lies ahead. Fear of the afterlife you have no control over. Fear of the Reaper. But not all deaths end the same way. And the Reaper isn’t who you think he is. This is the story of how I died…and how Death himself brought me back to life. *** KISS OF THE REAPER is a standalone fantasy novel that spins off from Ellis Leigh's bestselling Feral Breed Motor Cycle club paranormal romance series. Readers who have read the FBMC will recognize many of the characters, but you do not have to read FBMC to enjoy this love story between the Grim Reaper and the dead witch he can't stop obsessing about.
Publisher: Kinship Press
ISBN: 1954702337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
A paranormal take on the age-old Hades-Persephone love story. There’s this moment when you die. This final sliver of time when the Grim Reaper comes to lead you through to the other side. When you are bathed in the glee he exudes at introducing another soul to his cold, dark world, and you have a split second of complete and utter fear at what lies ahead. Fear of the afterlife you have no control over. Fear of the Reaper. But not all deaths end the same way. And the Reaper isn’t who you think he is. This is the story of how I died…and how Death himself brought me back to life. *** KISS OF THE REAPER is a standalone fantasy novel that spins off from Ellis Leigh's bestselling Feral Breed Motor Cycle club paranormal romance series. Readers who have read the FBMC will recognize many of the characters, but you do not have to read FBMC to enjoy this love story between the Grim Reaper and the dead witch he can't stop obsessing about.
Modern Romance
Author: Aziz Ansari
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143109251
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “An engaging look at the often head-scratching, frequently infuriating mating behaviors that shape our love lives.” —Refinery 29 A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from Aziz Ansari, the star of Master of None and one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voices At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many people frustrated? Some of our problems are unique to our time. “Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza?” “Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods? Combos?!” “My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan. Who’s Nathan? Did he just send her a photo of his penis? Should I check just to be sure?” But the transformation of our romantic lives can’t be explained by technology alone. In a short period of time, the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically. A few decades ago, people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood. Their families would meet and, after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer, they would get married and soon have a kid, all by the time they were twenty-four. Today, people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person, a soul mate. For years, Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance, but for Modern Romance, the book, he decided he needed to take things to another level. He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project, including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita. They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit, which drew thousands of messages. They enlisted the world’s leading social scientists, including Andrew Cherlin, Eli Finkel, Helen Fisher, Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz, Sherry Turkle, and Robb Willer. The result is unlike any social science or humor book we’ve seen before. In Modern Romance, Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143109251
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
The #1 New York Times Bestseller “An engaging look at the often head-scratching, frequently infuriating mating behaviors that shape our love lives.” —Refinery 29 A hilarious, thoughtful, and in-depth exploration of the pleasures and perils of modern romance from Aziz Ansari, the star of Master of None and one of this generation’s sharpest comedic voices At some point, every one of us embarks on a journey to find love. We meet people, date, get into and out of relationships, all with the hope of finding someone with whom we share a deep connection. This seems standard now, but it’s wildly different from what people did even just decades ago. Single people today have more romantic options than at any point in human history. With technology, our abilities to connect with and sort through these options are staggering. So why are so many people frustrated? Some of our problems are unique to our time. “Why did this guy just text me an emoji of a pizza?” “Should I go out with this girl even though she listed Combos as one of her favorite snack foods? Combos?!” “My girlfriend just got a message from some dude named Nathan. Who’s Nathan? Did he just send her a photo of his penis? Should I check just to be sure?” But the transformation of our romantic lives can’t be explained by technology alone. In a short period of time, the whole culture of finding love has changed dramatically. A few decades ago, people would find a decent person who lived in their neighborhood. Their families would meet and, after deciding neither party seemed like a murderer, they would get married and soon have a kid, all by the time they were twenty-four. Today, people marry later than ever and spend years of their lives on a quest to find the perfect person, a soul mate. For years, Aziz Ansari has been aiming his comic insight at modern romance, but for Modern Romance, the book, he decided he needed to take things to another level. He teamed up with NYU sociologist Eric Klinenberg and designed a massive research project, including hundreds of interviews and focus groups conducted everywhere from Tokyo to Buenos Aires to Wichita. They analyzed behavioral data and surveys and created their own online research forum on Reddit, which drew thousands of messages. They enlisted the world’s leading social scientists, including Andrew Cherlin, Eli Finkel, Helen Fisher, Sheena Iyengar, Barry Schwartz, Sherry Turkle, and Robb Willer. The result is unlike any social science or humor book we’ve seen before. In Modern Romance, Ansari combines his irreverent humor with cutting-edge social science to give us an unforgettable tour of our new romantic world.
The Marking
Author: Destiny Diess
Publisher: Emilia Rose LLC
ISBN: 1954597126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
She’s sure everyone can live together. But when her father and this wolf-pack leader clash, she’ll have to choose a side… Mae Cogan’s father warned her off werewolves. But she stubbornly believes that humans and shifters deserve to peacefully coexist, even if dating them could be dangerous. And when she’s instantly attracted to a rugged and sexy alpha, she abandons all caution for a chance to get intimate. Damon Hale knows he must earn his pack’s respect. After his brother’s suicide, the best thing for his people would be to find his true shifter mate and show his leadership. But when an alluring human turns out to be his destiny, he fears claiming an outsider as his partner will only lead to tragedy. As Mae battles loyalty to her father and her longing to be in Damon’s arms, she starts to doubt whether it’s worth betraying family for the rough and violent ways of the wolf. And caught between protecting his own and fulfilling his needs, Damon is forced to push her away when pups start getting kidnapped. Will the fated pair give in to their passions and let love forge the strongest bond? The Marking is the captivating first book in The Moon Goddess paranormal romance series. If you like dark stories, steamy encounters, and thrilling twists and turns, then you’ll adore Destiny Diess’s enthralling tale. Buy The Marking to shift into darkness today!
Publisher: Emilia Rose LLC
ISBN: 1954597126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
She’s sure everyone can live together. But when her father and this wolf-pack leader clash, she’ll have to choose a side… Mae Cogan’s father warned her off werewolves. But she stubbornly believes that humans and shifters deserve to peacefully coexist, even if dating them could be dangerous. And when she’s instantly attracted to a rugged and sexy alpha, she abandons all caution for a chance to get intimate. Damon Hale knows he must earn his pack’s respect. After his brother’s suicide, the best thing for his people would be to find his true shifter mate and show his leadership. But when an alluring human turns out to be his destiny, he fears claiming an outsider as his partner will only lead to tragedy. As Mae battles loyalty to her father and her longing to be in Damon’s arms, she starts to doubt whether it’s worth betraying family for the rough and violent ways of the wolf. And caught between protecting his own and fulfilling his needs, Damon is forced to push her away when pups start getting kidnapped. Will the fated pair give in to their passions and let love forge the strongest bond? The Marking is the captivating first book in The Moon Goddess paranormal romance series. If you like dark stories, steamy encounters, and thrilling twists and turns, then you’ll adore Destiny Diess’s enthralling tale. Buy The Marking to shift into darkness today!
Letters and Such...
Author: Raymond Malley
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669807649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Get this book! During a long life, RAYMOND MALLEY has studied, worked, and reflected on the human condition and controversial domestic and international problems. This book contains many of his letters to editors and other documents concerning them. They are clear, straight-forward, opinionated, even humorous, and certain to interest, stimulate, and perhaps aggravate readers. He pulls no punches. Read this book!
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1669807649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Get this book! During a long life, RAYMOND MALLEY has studied, worked, and reflected on the human condition and controversial domestic and international problems. This book contains many of his letters to editors and other documents concerning them. They are clear, straight-forward, opinionated, even humorous, and certain to interest, stimulate, and perhaps aggravate readers. He pulls no punches. Read this book!
His Mate
Author: Anna Santos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781790869930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
She didn't want an Alpha, but Destiny had other plans... At first sight, Jenna may look like the typical cute blonde girl with amazing curves and a manipulative smile. Yet what many don't know is that she's an active member of the Paranormal Victims Society and a deadly fighter who was trained in several martial arts. She's also a hybrid with a fascination for vampires and resentment for werewolves.Saving her best friend, Jade, from the kidnappers puts Jenna face to face with her soulmate--a werewolf Alpha. Panicking, Jenna does the only thing that comes to mind--she tries to kill him. Alexander believes he's protecting the daughter of a dear friend from vampires. In reality, he stole the beloved of a powerful vampire who will stop at nothing to get her back. After being mateless for decades, he wasn't expecting to find his soulmate amidst a battle or that she would despise what he was.Trapped in an underwater research facility, the sexy Alpha has a few days to convince his elusive mate that they are meant to be and that he's the last person she should fear. Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and an extremely sexy werewolf alpha. Intended for mature audiences.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781790869930
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
She didn't want an Alpha, but Destiny had other plans... At first sight, Jenna may look like the typical cute blonde girl with amazing curves and a manipulative smile. Yet what many don't know is that she's an active member of the Paranormal Victims Society and a deadly fighter who was trained in several martial arts. She's also a hybrid with a fascination for vampires and resentment for werewolves.Saving her best friend, Jade, from the kidnappers puts Jenna face to face with her soulmate--a werewolf Alpha. Panicking, Jenna does the only thing that comes to mind--she tries to kill him. Alexander believes he's protecting the daughter of a dear friend from vampires. In reality, he stole the beloved of a powerful vampire who will stop at nothing to get her back. After being mateless for decades, he wasn't expecting to find his soulmate amidst a battle or that she would despise what he was.Trapped in an underwater research facility, the sexy Alpha has a few days to convince his elusive mate that they are meant to be and that he's the last person she should fear. Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and an extremely sexy werewolf alpha. Intended for mature audiences.
The Hakawati
Author: Rabih Alameddine
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307269272
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In 2003, Osama al-Kharrat returns to Beirut after many years in America to stand vigil at his father's deathbed. As the family gathers, stories begin to unfold: Osama's grandfather was a hakawati, or storyteller, and his bewitching tales are interwoven with classic stories of the Middle East. Here are Abraham and Isaac; Ishmael, father of the Arab tribes; the beautiful Fatima; Baybars, the slave prince who vanquished the Crusaders; and a host of mischievous imps. Through Osama, we also enter the world of the contemporary Lebanese men and women whose stories tell a larger, heartbreaking tale of seemingly endless war, conflicted identity, and survival. With The Hakawati, Rabih Alameddine has given us an Arabian Nights for this century.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307269272
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In 2003, Osama al-Kharrat returns to Beirut after many years in America to stand vigil at his father's deathbed. As the family gathers, stories begin to unfold: Osama's grandfather was a hakawati, or storyteller, and his bewitching tales are interwoven with classic stories of the Middle East. Here are Abraham and Isaac; Ishmael, father of the Arab tribes; the beautiful Fatima; Baybars, the slave prince who vanquished the Crusaders; and a host of mischievous imps. Through Osama, we also enter the world of the contemporary Lebanese men and women whose stories tell a larger, heartbreaking tale of seemingly endless war, conflicted identity, and survival. With The Hakawati, Rabih Alameddine has given us an Arabian Nights for this century.