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Language
English
Description
This collection of one novella and three short stories captures the traditional, emotional spirit of Christmas and presents the spirit in contemporary settings. Holly Day's Caf, the novella, relates the story of the last day of business at a Kentucky diner. This last day happens to be Christmas Eve. It is also the day of a rare blizzard-one which strands several customers in the diner. What occurs next demonstrates the magic and wonder of the power...
3) Thorn tree
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Now in his late-sixties, Daniel lives in quiet anonymity in a converted guest cottage in the Hollywood Hills. A legendary artist, he's known for one seminal work-Thorn Tree-a hulking, welded, scrap metal sculpture that he built in the Mojave desert in the 1970s. The work emerged from tragedy, but building it kept Daniel alive and catapulted him to brief, reluctant fame in the art world. Daniel is neighbors with Celia, a charismatic but fragile actress....
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"These 101 true personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season--from the true meaning of Christmas to holiday miracles, from Thanksgiving turkeys to New Year's Eve toasts, from the joy of children to family reunions, and from holiday mishaps to the perfect gifts. There are plenty of stories about our four-legged family members as well, whether they're un-decorating the tree or prematurely opening the presents. Share the love, fun, and wonder...
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English
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"Birch Tree, Maine, is experiencing a rash of deaths, all mysteriously linked to food trucks that frequent the Birch Point Lake Park. Mey's noodle truck was her ticket to a new life, until her ex-boyfriend threatens to take it away. Angel's new donut truck was doing great, until deathly rumors started. Shanice thought she had customer support when taking over her grandpa's potato truck, until one started complaining. Marisol's taco truck is a fixture...
7) Luna Oscura
Author
Publisher
Little Libros, LLC
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Bajo el dosel de los árboles en el bosque profundo y oscuro, existe una comunidad de gatos. Y, dentro de esa comunidad, está Luna, una gata negra condenada al ostracismo por los demás debido a creencias supersticiosas. Con la ayuda de su fiel compañero, Toad, Luna se embarca en una misión no solo para encontrar su hogar definitivo, sino también su poder, y se da cuenta en el camino de que los gatos negros son mágicos, y nadie puede decirle...