Take Maggie Edwards, a skilled paramedic who transferred to quaint Carson Mills to rehab her heart after a jerk of an ex stomped all over it. Add Brad MacKenzie, a handsome, kind-hearted cat rescuer who gave up on romance long ago. Socialize gently. Sprinkle liberally with sweet friends and salty colleagues. Infuse with found family and season with second chances. Serve in a Halloween candy bowl garnished with cute fluffy kittens.
She thought, brightly, This is the worst life decision I have ever made! And she marvelled at herself for a while, at the mystery of this person who’d just done this bizarre, inexplicable thing. Margot meets Robert. They exchange numbers. They text, flirt and eventually have sex – the type of sex you attempt to forget. How could one date go so wrong? Everything that takes place in Cat Person happens to countless people every day. But Cat Person is not an everyday story. In less than a week, Kristen Roupenian’s New Yorker debut became the most read and shared short story in their website’s history. This is the bad date that went viral. This is the conversation we’re all having. This gift edition contains photographs by celebrated photographer Elinor Carucci, who was commissioned by the New Yorker to capture the image that accompanied Kristen Roupenian’s Cat Person when it appeared in the magazine. You Know You Want This, Kristen Roupenian’s debut collection, will be published in February 2019.
**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'As a chronicle of an extraordinary friendship between man and animal, and its unexpected consequences, it's entirely delightful' DAILY MAIL 'This uplifting retelling of their adventures together proves a welcome tonic' THE SUN 'Heartwarming and utterly charming' GUARDIAN 'A heart-warming and captivating travelogue' THE i 'A gorgeous book about their adventures, complete with photos that will melt your heart' Lorraine Kelly, ITV *** Instagram phenomenon @1bike1world Dean Nicholson reveals the full story of his life-changing friendship with rescue cat Nala and their inspiring adventures together on a bike journey around the world. When 30-year-old Dean Nicholson set off from Scotland to cycle around the world, his aim was to learn as much as he could about our troubled planet. But he hadn't bargained on the lessons he'd learn from his unlikely companion. Three months after leaving home, on a remote road in the mountains between Montenegro and Bosnia, he came across an abandoned kitten. Something about the piercing eyes and plaintive meowing of the bedraggled little cat proved irresistible. He couldn't leave her to her fate, so he put her on his bike and then, with the help of local vets, nursed her back to health. Soon on his travels with the cat he named Nala, they forged an unbreakable bond - both curious, independent, resilient and adventurous. The video of how they met has had 20 million views and their Instagram has grown to almost 750k followers - and still counting! Experiencing the kindness of strangers, visiting refugee camps, rescuing animals through Europe and Asia, Dean and Nala have already learned that the unexpected can be pretty amazing. Together with Garry Jenkins, writer with James Bowen of the bestselling A Street Cat Named Bob, Dean shares the extraordinary tale of his and Nala's inspiring and heart-warming adventure together.
New York Times bestselling creators James and Kimberly Dean show us all the wonderful things about autumn. A great book to share with the family at Thanksgiving or anytime! Pete the Cat isn't sure about the changing of the seasons from summer to autumn. But when he discovers corn mazes, hay rides, and apple picking, Pete realizes there's so much to enjoy and be thankful for about autumn.
Take Maggie Edwards, a skilled paramedic who transferred to quaint Carson Mills to rehab her heart after a jerk of an ex stomped all over it. Add Brad MacKenzie, a handsome, kind-hearted cat rescuer who gave up on romance long ago. Socialize gently. Sprinkle liberally with sweet friends and salty colleagues. Infuse with found family and season with second chances. Serve in a Halloween candy bowl garnished with cute fluffy kittens.
Cat behaviorist and star of Animal Planet's hit television show "My Cat from Hell," Galaxy, a.k.a. "Cat Daddy," isn't what readers might expect for a cat expert. Yet his ability to connect with even the most troubled felines--not to mention their owners--is awe-inspiring.
Gin learned survival skills before she learned to read. Now, she can pick a lock, climb a mountain, wield a knife, shoot a gun, or hike blindfolded. Although her past is colorful, Gin is loyal and brave, as her friend Stella would tell you ?Ǫ a tragedy narrowly averted when they were in high school has closely bonded the two women. But Gin is vulnerable in matters of the heart. Self-conscious about her unusual abilities and lifestyle, she wants nothing to do with the comforts and challenges of a loving relationship.Enter Officer Lance Logan. Lance knows that Gin is guilty of breaking and entering ?Ǫ and he also knows shes lying about it; theres far more to her than meets the eye. Curious and drawn to Gin, Lance starts a journey of getting to know her, which sounds far simpler than it is. Throw in a psychic mother, an overly protective cat, and a contact at the DEA and you have all the elements of a delightful, page-turning contemporary romance. Will Gin be able to move to the next stage of her life, and learn that who she was doesnt determine who she is now? Falling for Gin has something for every reader wit, mystery, and characters who make mistakes, learn, grow, and change during the course of a thoroughly engaging story.
