Contemporary Literature & Fiction
epub |eng | 2007-09-15 | Author:Hermione Lee [Lee, Hermione]

Though she is incapable of writing letters, Undine is “never at a loss for the spoken word” (Ralph wonders if she has inherited a trace of a “preaching grandfather's oratory”). ...
( Category: Historical Biographies September 12,2021 )
epub |eng | 2016-06-21 | Author:Paul Bowles

The Story of Lahcen and Idir TWO FRIENDS, Lahcen and Idir, were walking on the beach at Merkala. By the rocks stood a girl, and her djellaba blew in the ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 11,2021 )
epub |eng | 2015-06-30 | Author:Paul Bowles

11 ‘Are you sleeping better now?’ Tom asked her. She hesitated. ‘Not really.’ ‘What do you mean, not really?’ ‘I have a problem,’ she sighed. ‘A problem?’ ‘Oh, I might ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 9,2021 )
epub |eng | 2013-09-07 | Author:Wright, Kim [Wright, Kim]

Chapter Thirteen A Carriage in the British District 2:20 PM The meeting concluded at two and then the group dispersed, each one moving to his or her assigned task. Tom ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 9,2021 )
epub |eng | 2021-08-24 | Author:Chow, Kat [Chow, Kat]

I blew out the candles and sliced two pieces of the birthday cake. It was custardy and nothing at all like the ones my sisters or mother had made in ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 9,2021 )
epub |eng | 2021-02-13 | Author:Brenda Jackson [JACKSON, BRENDA]

Kyle read the card he held in his hand. To the granddaughter of my heart and the grandson of my blood. Thanks for fulfilling an old man’s last dream. The ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2021-01-22 | Author:Emma Gannon

20 The next day, I wake up with an excruciating headache. When was the last time any water touched my lips? My tongue is furry, my throat is sore, and ...
( Category: Memoirs September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2021-02-22 | Author:Shirley Wilkinson [Wilkinson, Shirley]

24. Dancing Lessons Once the tailor left, Avila handed the shawl to Meru. “Would you please hang this up for me? Once that is done, I won’t need you again ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2018-01-13 | Author:Anna-Louise Dann [Dann, Anna-Louise]

Chapter Fifteen Emmie She had a little skip in her step as she exited the train. For the first time in months she could smile. She knew as soon as ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2020-09-15 | Author:Elizabeth Haynes

Sorry – Mum asked re surrogacy and I had to tell her. Xxxx Her mother being actually proud of her for the first time added an extra weight on to ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | | Author:Jean-Christophe Réhel

Elliott Smith’s barking like mad. I’m sitting in the back seat of Aaron’s car, and the dog’s licking my cheek and mouth. “Wuh. Easy d’re, d’ggie.” Cammy asks, “What’s up ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2020-09-23 | Author:Gracie Ruth Mitchell [Mitchell, Gracie Ruth]

18 Mina It is safe to say that I will never, ever go anywhere Halloween-related ever again. Ever. When we finally get home that night, I am exhausted in a ...
( Category: Christian Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2016-06-21 | Author:Paul Bowles

Istikhara, Anaya, Medagan and the Medaganat IN THE SAHARA, where the air, the light, even the sky suggest some as yet unvisited planet, it is not surprising to find certain ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2018-08-25 | Author:Maurice Magre [Magre, Maurice]

Touta watched Priscilla’s silhouette disappear under the pines in the twilight. She saw her again in the meadow, where she was gliding, charming and rapid, like a fleeing hope. Then ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )
epub |eng | 2021-08-01 | Author:Carolyn Faulkner [Faulkner, Carolyn]

Douglas couldn't believe that she was standing there in his arms, hugging him tightly and practically wrapping the rest of herself around him. He wasn't sure he could move with ...
( Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction September 8,2021 )