Comics creators such as Neil Gaiman, Sergio Aragones, and nearly 50 of the early members of the scene, tell the story of the secret origins of Comic-Con International: San Diego - from its humble beginnings to its rise as the largest convention of comic book fans in the world. It's also the story of the transformation of mainstream American pop culture into comic book culture over the past century.
In an irreverent series in the tradition of Monty Python, the bestselling authors of the Iron Druid Chronicles and Star Wars: Phasma reinvent fantasy, fairy tales, and floridly written feast scenes. “Ranks among the best of Christopher Moore and Terry Pratchett.”—Chuck Wendig “When you put two authors of this high caliber together, expect fireworks. Or at least laughs. What a hoot!”—Terry Brooks Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a hero, the Chosen One, was born . . . and so begins every fairy tale ever told. This is not that fairy tale. There is a Chosen One, but he is unlike any One who has ever been Chosened. And there is a faraway kingdom, but you have never been to a magical world quite like the land of Pell. There, a plucky farm boy will find more than he’s bargained for on his quest to awaken the sleeping princess in her cursed tower. First there’s the Dark Lord, who wishes for the boy’s untimely death . . . and also very fine cheese. Then there’s a bard without a song in her heart but with a very adorable and fuzzy tail, an assassin who fears not the night but is terrified of chickens, and a mighty fighter more frightened of her sword than of her chain-mail bikini. This journey will lead to sinister umlauts, a trash-talking goat, the Dread Necromancer Steve, and a strange and wondrous journey to the most peculiar “happily ever after” that ever once-upon-a-timed. Praise for Kill the Farm Boy “A rollicking fantasy adventure that upends numerous genre tropes in audacious style . . . a laugh-out-loud-funny fusion of Monty Python–esque humor and whimsy à la Terry Pratchett’s Discworld.”—Kirkus Reviews “Dawson and Hearne’s reimagining of a traditional fairy tale is reminiscent of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride and William Steig’s Shrek! Irreverent, funny, and full of entertaining wordplay, this will keep readers guessing until the end.”—Library Journal “Will have you laughing out loud until strangers begin to look at you oddly.”—SyFy “A smart comedy . . . nuanced, complicated, and human.”—Tordotcom “[Delilah Dawson and Kevin Hearne] make fun of the typical ‘white male power fantasies,’ and in that, they succeed, with their heroes all characters of color and/or falling somewhere under the LGBTQ umbrella.”—Publishers Weekly
For decades, people have asked the question: Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? But just who is this infamous and elusive globe-trotting thief? In this novelization, based on the Netflix animated series, Carmen shares her own backstory for the first time ever. Now, it's time to find out.... Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego.
Inspired by the true story of a community garden in Brooklyn, New York, this picture book, The Bear’s Garden, by writer Marcie Colleen and illustrator Alison Oliver, is a testament to how imagination and dedication can transform communities and create beauty for everyone in unexpected places. A little girl sees an empty lot in a city and imagines what it can be. She sees a place to grow, a place to play, and a place to love. With the help of her stuffed bear, the girl brings her community together to create a beautiful garden. An Imprint Book "A well-illustrated, beautifully written tale of encouragement." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"[C]ollects the acclaimed and controversial web comic and zine. The foul-mouthed and hilarious stories here follow the life of Julia, a twentysomething woman living in San Francisco" from publisher's blog.
How do you make a long-distance relationship last? Don't fall for your brother's best friend. While on deployment, Jake Murphy takes to online dating hoping to find someone to share forever with back home. His connection with a beautiful kindergarten teacher is everything he was looking for. That is, until he realizes she's his best friend's sister. After being dumped by her high school sweetheart, Ivy Brooks gets pushed into online dating by her well-meaning friends. Despite her reluctance, she hits it off with a handsome Marine. Too bad her brother would never be cool with her dating one of his friends ... especially after what happened last time. Jake and Ivy know they shouldn't keep talking, but late-night flirting and inside jokes leave them both glued to their phones. Their secret is bound to come out sooner or later. Will their love survive the fallout? If you like captivating chemistry, realistic military romance, and loyal friendships, then you'll love this unputdownable series by Jess Mastorakos. Believing in You is a clean romance set in the world of The San Diego Marines. Each book can be read as a standalone. Check out the rest of the series: Prequel: Forever with You - Vince & Sara (get it free at jessmastorakos.com) Back to You - Spencer & Ellie Away from You - Matt & Olivia Christmas with You - Cooper & Angie Believing in You - Jake & Ivy Memories of You - Brooks & Cat (Available for Pre-Order)
One warm Arizona morning, Daisy Jenkins was talking with God during her daily walk and lamenting to Him about the negativity, vitriol, and hatred permeating US news media. Whatever happened to kindness and goodness? Jenkins wondered. Why didn't newspapers and TV broadcasts ever highlight stories of love and support, especially in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic? Instead, American society was being bombarded with reporting on the violence, mass shootings, political wrangling, and racial injustice that kept our country angry, mistrustful, and constantly on edge. "God," Jenkins said, "somebody needs to write more about the positive things happening in our world today." God's answer was immediate: "You're a writer. Why don't you write something positive and stop waiting for someone else to do it?" As soon as Jenkins heard this call to action, she got to work. This book features thirty amazing men, ranging in age from twenty-two to ninety-eight, with heartfelt and inspiring life stories to share. Their experiences may not be a cure-all for the troubles of this world, but they offer us precious liberation, even for a short while, from negativity. They remind us that when we look for goodness, we will find that it is still alive and well and that it's high time we shine a brighter light on it to reveal the truth that the more we see the goodness around us, the more we allow others to see it within us.
This case will change their lives. Ryan “Wolf” is an Ex Navy SEAL and the founder of a black ops security firm. He’s never considered himself the settling-down type. He’s barely been a sufficient brother to the sister who needs him. But, he’s the best at his job. He never fails. Alexandra is an assistant professor of behavioral psychology and a budding criminologist. Having grown up in the shadows of her infamous father, she’s determined to make it on her own and she’s moved to another country to do it. When the two are pulled together by a mutual friend to help find his missing daughter, it’s a race against time. There’s no ransom. No demands. Only a father with unlimited means demands that both the media and the FBI stay out of it. Ryan finds the keen, observant, stubborn woman to be far too distracting. She’s a novice, and as such is a risk, one he’d rather not take. Alex is intimated by the hulking stern man with ice blue eyes and a perma-scowl, but she’s determined to prove her worth. As case facts turn to fiction, a searing attraction obliterates first impressions. Despite themselves, they grow closer. The case twists and turns. Within days, their hearts and lives are on the line. Wolf and Alex expect to use every skill at their disposal to solve the case. What they don’t expect is for their discovery to change them forever. Better to See You, the first book in the Arrow Tactical Security series, is a steamy, suspenseful, standalone romance full of heat and mystery featuring a hot former SEAL and the female sleuth who captures his heart. See what readers are saying... ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This story moves and never stops. It had all the elements of romantic suspense that I look for -- drama, mystery, edge-of-your-seat action, twists & turns -- you name it, it's in there. And the icing on the cake is the slow-burn interaction between Wolf and Alex. Can't wait to read Jack's book -- it can't come soon enough!” -Tracey in PA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Blew me away and had me hooked! Love her stories!!!! Can't wait for more! Love the time and care she put into background and detail. Such a thrilling and suspenseful read, it blew my mind!" -Di. K., Bookbub review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Absolutely brilliant...... loved it!! Brilliant storyline, fantastic characters, and absolutely loved the HEA. Really looking forward to reading Jack's story!” - Sue, Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Will keep you glued to the pages with every twist and turn the team takes to track down Sophia and figure out who is behind it all and why. I love the chemistry between Alex and Ryan build in this one. I could not get enough of Ryan and Alex. You need to meet them today.” - Becky, Goodreads review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“First book in the Arrow Tactical series and I LOVED it!… Great writing. Love the intrigue and mystery. Hoping to hear more about this couple in future books! Great read!!!” - theBestBooks13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Can these two find the missing teenager? Who is involved? Who can we truly trust? This was definitely a page-turner! I wasn’t sure who we could believe and who was really helping. Ryan and Alex made a great team and had fun, hot chemistry. This was a great start to a new series and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.” - Reading in the Red Room Other readers of Jolie's books enjoyed books by: Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, and Kristen Proby. Keywords and Topics: Topics: contemporary romance, military romance, series, romantic suspense series, mystery, modern romance, California, Santa Barbara, San Diego, California romance, wealthy, city romance, smart romance, mystery, dogs in romance, romance, hot romance, proposal, proposal romance, engagement, engagement romance, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, former military, security company, investigator, FBI, law enforcement, sassy, strong heroine, captivating romance, hot, hot romance, forbidden love, sparks, loyalty, swoon, contemporary, rescue, shelter, claiming, defending, protect, damsel in distress, drama, action and adventure, action romance, veteran, former soldier, soldier, romantic, Emotional, HEA, silver fox, seasoned romance, new adult, female sleuth, heroine sleuth, kidnapping, missing person, friendship, modern romance, social issues, gun trafficking, illegal gun sales, smart romance, isabel jolie, steamy romance, contemporary romance novel, action and adventure, mystery romance
Andy is a physics PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He's read "Dating for Engineers", a book which claims that an intelligent technical student can use his intelligence to be more successful with women. He comes to Madison with this in mind, and quickly falls for a beautiful woman, or actually two beautiful women, who however both seem absurdly out of his league. But will he be able to use his intelligence and technical know-how to win their hearts? Probably not, but it makes for a good story ...
