Author: John Edgar Wideman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982148934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Get Book Here
Book Description
A powerful and “stunning” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) selection of the best of John Edgar Wideman’s short stories over his fifty-year career, representing the wide range of his intellectual and artistic pursuits. When John Edgar Wideman won the PEN Malamud Award in 2019, he joined a list of esteemed writers—from Eudora Welty to George Saunders—all of whom are acknowledged masters of the short story. Wideman’s commitment to short fiction has been lifelong, and here he gathers a representative selection from throughout his career, stories that “have a wary, brooding spirit, a lonely intelligence…[and] air the problem of consciousness, including the fragile contingency of our existence” (The New York Times). Wideman’s stories are grounded in the streets and the people of Homewood, the Pittsburgh neighborhood of his childhood, but they range far beyond there, to the small western towns of Wyoming and historic Philadelphia, the contemporary world and the ancient past. He explores the interior lives of his characters, and the external pressures that shape them. These stories are as intellectually intricate as they are rich with the language and character. “Wideman has been compared to William Faulkner and James Baldwin…[these] prove that he is every bit as masterful a cartographer of the American spirit as his forebears" (Esquire). Comprised of thirty-five stories drawn from past collections (American Histories, Briefs, God’s Gym, All Stories Are True, Fever, and Damballah), and an introductory essay by the National Book Critics Circle board member and scholar Walton Muyumba, this volume of Wideman’s selected stories celebrates the lifelong significance of this major American writer’s essential contribution to a form—illuminating the ways that he has made it his own. “If there were any doubts Wideman belongs to the American canon, this puts them to bed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Author: Lew Bryson
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
ISBN: 155832982X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 259
Get Book Here
Book Description
Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey. Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the definitive guide Tasting Whiskey. In this book, Lew shares everything he's learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more (yes, there are tasty Canadian and Irish whiskeys as well!). In this book, you'll find it all: An overview of the different types of whiskeys, including the rules and identities of each. He also includes information on craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers. Exploration of the key whiskey ingredients, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat—even water matters. Distillation for non-distillers and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and what's in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time. Numerous interviews with master distillers, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field. Tasting notes throughout so you can identify the whiskeys you might want to try next. Every chapter contains a variety of unique, often behind-the-scenes photography. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you'll want to do the homework!
Author: Patricia McLinn
Publisher: Craig Place Books
ISBN: 1939215692
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Get Book Here
Book Description
❤ The kiss was a rehearsal, did she forget to say ‘Cut’? ❤ Filmmaker Kay Aaronson left New York for small-town Tobias, Wisconsin, to jumpstart her career. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan. When Kay's leading man stalks off the set of the music video she's shooting at historic Bliss House, the town's wise and beloved Miss Trudi inveigles recent divorcee Rob Dalton into taking the part. Rob's way beyond reluctant. For his own reasons, he wants to -- needs to -- stay below the radar in his hometown. Hard to do in front of a slew of cameras where he's supposed to be some romantic hero about to marry the love of his life. Kay sets the scene, increasingly distracted by this businessman who’s far more handsome than her missing star. When her hands-on direction leads to a fiery kiss, the sparks are visible for all to see. Everyone thinks they’re right for each other -- including a pair of unusual matchmakers, plus a mother dog and her newborn pups -- but nobody knows the secrets they’re harboring. Or what it might mean if those secrets become public. Will Rob and Kay let fear determine their fate, or risk exploring where that first kiss might lead? A Most Unlikely Wedding, Book 3 of USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Marry Me series, will captivate those who love moving, heartfelt small-town romantic comedy. (And there are puppies!) (Originally published under the title Least Likely Wedding?) Praise for A Most Unlikely Wedding "When you're not looking for love but it finds you . . . Loved this story." -- 5* "I was not only wanting to find out what happens with Kay and Rob, but was dying to know their scandals . . . And the whole town of Tobias is filled with interesting characters. Two thumbs up!" -- 5* "I couldn't put it down!" -- 5* "The story of love and honesty and overcoming struggles in families. Great book for all" -- 5* "Kay is feisty and fantastic, Rob is hunky and frustrating … They've both got stuff going on that's making it hard for them to be completely open with each other -- and with the reader, which adds a whole new level of anticipation." -- 5* Praise for the Marry Me series “With her two latest books set in a perfectly realized and perfectly charming small town, McLinn has created two beautifully written, richly emotional love stories that are a joy to read.” – John Charles, American Library Association “Gifted Patricia McLinn has written another wonderful series filled with emotion and romance.” -- CataRomance Reviews "Great characters! I love the characters in this series. They are well-developed and imperfect -- just like all of us!" -- 5* Get all the books in Patricia McLinn’s Marry Me series today! Wedding of the Century The Unexpected Wedding Guest A Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding Bells If you like Patricia’s small-town Midwestern romance stories, try her Seasons in a Small Town series now! What Are Friends For? (Spring) The Right Brother (Summer) Falling for Her (Autumn) Warm Front (Winter) Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this contemporary romantic comedy series: Melissa Foster, Dale Mayer, Lila Monroe, Melody Grace, Kay Correll, Tricia O’Malley, Nana Malone, Pamela M. Kelley, Marie Force, Theresa Paolo, Lori Wilde, Tess Thompson, Barbara Freethy, Elena Aitken, Emma Chase, Mary Kay Andrews, Bella Andre Bree Kraemer, Jill Shalvis, Nicola Marsh, Linda Seed, Melissa Storm, Ivy Smoak, Piper Rayne, RaeAnne Thayne, Elana Johnson, Erin Nicholas, Delancey Stewart, Suzanne O’Leary, Ava Miles, Susan Hatler, Rachel Hanna, Kristan Higgins, Susan Mallery, Jane Porter, Sinclair Jayne Search Terms related to this contemporary romantic comedy series: Feel good romance series, friends from college series, chosen family series, believable characters, family of the heart romance series, emotional women’s fiction, couldn’t put it down, happy ending, wonderful dialogue, Fun, lighthearted, romantic, steamy, and serious, sensuality, life and love, commitment Slow burn romances, Rom com books, feel good romance, feel good books for women, wedding romance series, Romance series books for women, Love story books, well written, couple with chemistry, charming cast of characters, romance series with audiobooks, romance comedy, romantic comedy series with audio, love and life, true love Romance during the fall, opposites attract romance, urban romance books, holiday romance, Autumn romance, Halloween, urban romantic comedy, Lake Michigan, Oak Street Beach, Lake Forest, romance set in Chicago, office romance novels, workplace romance, happy go lucky, practical, charmer, free spirit, Chicago Water Tower, Opposites attract romance novels, urban romance, city romance, antique toy appraiser, woman owns business, self-employed business owners, perfect stranger romance, strangers to lovers romance, books about falling in love, award-winning love stories, relationships, courtship, finding love, humorous romance, best-selling strong women fiction, believable characters, characters you like, characters change, happily ever after, funny, recommended, sweet, sexy, well-rounded characters, family histories, family life, strangers to lovers romance, Contemporary romance books, romance series books for women, heartwarming books, romance in Google Play Books, life lessons, humor, laughter and tears, laugh and cry, lovable characters, friendship, relationship, satisfying, love, sex, desire, fighting attraction, chance at happiness, unexpected, sexy, steamy, acclaimed, unputdownable, smart, strong, popular series, popular romance series to download and read, rom com series for ebooks, moving romance novel Feel-good romance, contemporary romance, romance for adults, swoonworthy, funny, female, stories, sensual, sensual romance, emotional journey, sassy, captivating romance, hot romance, sparks, love and friendship, family, love, love books, kissing books, lighthearted romance, light romance, USA today bestseller, Patricia McLinn books, Patricia McLinn romance Chicklit, chick lit, chicklit comedy, comedy series, funny romance, laugh romance, modern romance, smart romance, something funny to read, hot romance, hilarious, romance books, beach reads, sensual romance, heart-warming, family, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, long series, long romance series, captivating romance, books like movies, new romance, romance novel, romance book love at first sight, surprise kiss, unlikely couple, secrets, family history, scandal. whistleblower, caught in scandal, doing the right thing, financial scandal, music video, director, film, stand-in actor
Author: Funny BOXERS
Author: Funny BOXERS
Author: Grit Kellner
Author: Boxer Notebooks Publishing
Author: XIM Journals
Author: Alison Dean
Author: Nb Design
Author: Celia Laskey