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How Not to Be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler
mobi, epub |eng | 2008-01-07 | Author:Jennifer Ziegler

“You should have seen it. It was, like, ten to one.” “No it wasn’t. More like twelve to one.” “What are you talking about? You were so scared you practically ...
( Category: Family April 5,2015 )
The Transformation of Things by Jillian Cantor
mobi, epub |eng | 2010-10-19 | Author:Jillian Cantor

Nineteen It was after six by the time we got off the train and into my SUV. Will put the key in the ignition and turned to look at me ...
( Category: Family Life April 5,2015 )
Black Tickets by Jayne Anne Phillips
mobi, epub |eng | 2011-11-08 | Author:Jayne Anne Phillips

Tonight her mother would leave after supper for Ohio. Jancy would be alone in the house and she would stare at the telephone. She tore lettuce while her mother broiled ...
( Category: Short Stories April 5,2015 )
How Mrs. Claus Saved Christmas by Jeff Guinn
mobi, epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Jeff Guinn

I would lug wooden buckets to the vats, fill them with water, then bring the heavy, swinging buckets into the washing shed, where I would empty their contents into the ...
( Category: Mythology & Folk Tales April 5,2015 )
Cuckoo by Julia Crouch
mobi, epub |eng | 2011-03-02 | Author:Julia Crouch

‘Rose . . .’ Simon said, taking her hand. ‘You know what? I don’t want to know what you fancy or not about her.’ ‘Please. I’m sorry.’ ‘No, Simon. I’m ...
( Category: Contemporary April 5,2015 )
Dreams of a Robot Dancing Bee by James Tate
mobi, epub, azw3 |eng | 2008-12-01 | Author:James Tate

THE EXAMINATION Dr. Shroeder, at the age of thirty-four, had every reason to be pleased with himself. The spacious new house with its solar heating system came complete with a ...
( Category: United States April 5,2015 )
Silver Stallion by Junghyo Ahn
mobi, epub |eng | 1990-10-18 | Author:Junghyo Ahn

Seated on the sand at the edge of the reeds, Mansik hurled a pebble into the river. The stone landed on the surface with a plop and sank into the ...
( Category: Contemporary April 5,2015 )
How the Hula Girl Sings by Joe Meno
mobi, epub |eng | 2013-10-06 | Author:Joe Meno

strange customer This place where I worked could be as strange and unpredictable as a night out kissing Charlene. Most of the time it was pretty dull and quiet. People ...
( Category: Crime April 5,2015 )
The Wall of the Sky, the Wall of the Eye by Jonathan Lethem
mobi, epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:Jonathan Lethem

FOREVER, SAID THE DUCK Pearl O’Hennies was in the corner talking to Notable Johnson. “Can you believe her gall, calling everyone up like this.” “But my dear, that’s exactly what ...
( Category: Short Stories April 5,2015 )
Seven Lies by James Lasdun
mobi, epub |eng | 0101-01-01 | Author:James Lasdun

CHAPTER 7 After I left Humboldt, I worked for a government organisation creating posters promoting ‘Peace, Friendship and Anti-Imperialist Solidarity’. The posters were put up in schools, offices, hospitals and ...
( Category: Political April 5,2015 )
The Instant When Everything is Perfect by Jessica Barksdale Inclan
mobi, epub |eng | 2011-12-06 | Author:Jessica Barksdale Inclan

“You promise?” Sally yawns. “Of course. I’ll talk with you later, dear.” And before Katherine can say anything more than goodbye, Sally hangs up, puts the phone down on the ...
( Category: Contemporary April 5,2015 )
The Kitchen Daughter by McHenry Jael
mobi, epub |eng | 2011-04-12 | Author:McHenry, Jael [McHenry, Jael]

IN THE MORNING we pack and sort, sort and pack, with me dragging my metaphorical feet every step of the way. We work on the books in the library, and ...
( Category: Literary April 5,2015 )
Echoland (Joe Joyce) by Joe Joyce
mobi |eng | 2013-07-31 | Author:Joe Joyce

Nine Duggan made his way through the lanes behind Merrion Square, to avoid passing in front of Harbusch’s building, back to Sinéad’s office and asked to use the phone. She ...
( Category: Espionage April 5,2015 )
Twelfth Night Secrets by Jane Feather
mobi, epub |eng | 2012-10-23 | Author:Jane Feather

Chapter Seven Thomas was laying out his lordship’s nightgown when Julius entered his bedchamber. “A nice evening, m’lord?” He smoothed down the coverlet. “Very pleasant, thank you, Thomas. I shan’t ...
( Category: Historical April 5,2015 )
The Fig Eater by Jody Sheilds
mobi, epub |eng | 2001-03-05 | Author:Jody Sheilds

With threats, official documents, and patience, the Inspector has forced his way into the Kinderklinik. Firmly clutching Otto’s hand, a nurse bustles him into the bare white room where the ...
( Category: Historical April 5,2015 )

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