Little Night

An emotionally gripping family drama from beloved New York Times bestseller Luanne Rice Clare Burke’s life took a devastating turn when she tried to protect her sister, Anne, from an abusive and controlling husband and ended up serving prison time for assault. The verdict largely hinged on Anne’s defense of her spouse—all lies—and the sisters have been estranged ever since. Nearly twenty years later, Clare is living a quiet life in Manhattan as an urban birder and nature blogger, when her niece, Grit, turns up on her doorstep. The two long for a relationship with each other, but they’ll have to dig deep into their family’s difficult past in order to build one. Together they face the wounds inflicted by Anne and find in their new connection a place of healing. When Clare begins to suspect her sister might be in New York, she and her niece hold out hope for a long-awaited reunion with her. A riveting story about women and the primal, tangled family ties that bind them together, Little Night marks a milestone for Luanne Rice—the thirtieth novel from the author with a talent for creating stories that are "exciting, emotional, terrific" (The New York Times Book Review).

It's evening in the forest and Little Owl wakes up from his day-long sleep to watch his friends enjoying the night. Hedgehog sniffs for mushrooms, Skunk nibbles at berries, Frog croaks, and Cricket sings. A full moon rises and Little Owl can't understand why anyone would want to miss it. Could the daytime be nearly as wonderful? Mama Owl begins to describe it to him, but as the sun comes up, Little Owl falls fast asleep. Putting a twist on the bedtime book, Little Owl's Night is sure to comfort any child with a curiosity about the night.

A stunning bilingual story by award winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. "A treasure for bedtime, or anytime." —School Library Journal As the long day comes to an end, Mother Sky fills a tub with falling stars and calls, "Bath time for Little Night!" Little Night answers from afar, "Can't come. I am hiding and you have to find me, Mama. Find me now!" Where could Little Night be? Down a rabbit hole? In a blueberry field? Among the stripes of bees? Exquisitely painted and as gentle as Little Night's dress crocheted from clouds, this is a story to treasure. With a bilingual text in both English and Spanish, Little Night Nochecita by Yuyi Morales is a sweet story every child can enjoy. Award-winning author and illustrator Yuyi Morales is the author of Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Medal-winning Viva Frida, stunning bilingual bedtime story Little Night/Nochecita, Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas, Pura Belpré Honor Book (Narrative) Just In Case: A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book, and other picture books for young readers. She also illustrated Thunder Boy Jr., written by Sherman Alexie, and Pura Belpré (Illustration) Medal and Pura Belpré (Narrative) Honor book Los Gatos Black on Halloween, written by Marisa Montes. A Neal Porter Book Written by Yuyi Morales: Niño Wrestles the World Rudas: Niño's Horrendous Hermanitas Viva Frida Little Night / Nochecita Illustrated by Yuyi Morales: Los Gatos Black on Halloween (written by Marisa Montes) Praise for Little Night/Nochecita: NYPLC Children's Books 100 American Library Association Notable Children's Books Miami Herald Best Books of the Year NYPL Book for Reading and Sharing Golden Kite Award Winner "Children will delight in Little Night's dreamy world and will want to read about her unique, yet still familiar, nighttime ritual again and again." —Booklist, starred review "Full-bleed spreads with luminous and rich hues of evening sky–blues, reds, and pinks–are painted in flowing sweeps of color, which illuminate and animate the glorious text. They are juxtaposed with the dark earth tones of cherubic Little Night and Mother Sky, and the effect is dreamlike and peaceful. A treasure for bedtime, or anytime." —School Library Journal

Discover a Fresh New Voice in Regency Romance Every Prize Comes with Complications... A game of chance saves James Collington from the prospect of debtors' prison, and grants him ownership to Tethering estate. Little does he know that his winnings come with serious complications--not least of which is a beautiful but impoverished young lady who insists his new manor belongs to her. If He Can't Stop Her, He Might as Well Join Her... Felicity Wilcox is determined to run Mr. Collington off her land, Though James's charm and devilish good looks are a serious distraction. What she doesn't know is that she may be haunting him right back.

When Elise Wolf leaves her failing indie rock band for home, she discovers famous rock star Tristan Morgan has purchased her family's violin shop. But Elise has secretly hocked her family's heirloom violin, needs a job pronto, and violins are all she knows. Sidelined at home with a vocal cord issue and not knowing if he'll ever sing again, Tristan bought the local music shop complete with upstairs apartment as a backup plan. He just never imagined the previous owner's daughter would keep popping up begging for job. While Tristan finds Elise persistent and annoying, he admits he knows very little about the music shop business. He hires her to help him sell off the inventory and prove he is the antithesis of the rock star she believes he is. When she leaves her laptop open on a dating app, he uses an anonymous name and befriends her. His plan is to set her straight on a few things and never meet face to face. Surprisingly, through their messages, he discovers they have a connection and working side by side, he feels a spark. Elise's perception of Tristan is that he's just another reckless, egotistical rock star. But when they have to work together on a daily basis, she discovers the rocker has a real talent for classical music and his kindness and sincerity begins to knock down the hardened walls around her heart. Maybe even enough to meet the person she's been talking to on a dating app. While Elise is blissfully unaware that he is the one on the other side of the screen, Tristan knows he's screwed. He needs to come clean with his real identity, but he's afraid there's a good chance someone's heart will be broken. And it will probably be his. Workplace romantic comedy with a You've Got Mail vibe. Slow burn to high heat. No cliffhanger.

Critical Praise for Hyatt Carter's previous book Thinking Is the Best Way to Travel Hyatt Carter has now shared stations along the way of his intellectual experiences in his Thinking is the Best Way to Travel: Essays along the Journey. Carter is that rare creature, an independent polymath, the scarcity of which in the epoch of specialization has severely scarred contemporary life. There are dabblers aplenty, but the polymath in full flow is an exciting phenomenon. David Spooner, author of The Metaphysics of Insects and Other Essays Thinking Is the Best Way to Travel was not just any journey, it was the best kind of vacation, a vacation from myself and the usual ways I see and know myself and the world around me. I am intrigued by life-development transitions and how they facilitate new structures of reasoning and the freedom to find new mutualities of self-other knowing. This book is a wonderful way of making that journey without purposefully intending to do any of this. Dr. William Kent Larkin, author of Growing The Positive Mind and Director of The Applied Neuroscience Institute The best thing about the book is that it is enjoyable to read. It proceeds at a measured pace, without tight, convoluted thinking that one has to fight his way through. I like the cadence; it has a nice pace and rhythm. This is an interesting book that gives one the sense of a life spent in thoughtful reading and reflection. W. K. Maples, mathematician, Marshall Space Flight Center Hyatt Carter has a skillful way of making philosophical concepts easy to comprehend. I find myself taking notes while reading, looking up some of cited authors on the Internet, and ordering their books. Ramón Barayón, author of A Planetary Sojourn and A Death in Zamora

Nora Blackbird gets the scoop as she turns the spotlight on a killer in the latest from the author of Little Black Book of Murder.... While a pregnant Nora relaxes in her best friend’s Bucks County pool, she doesn’t have far to look for her next big story. A Broadway show is in rehearsal next door at the home of the legendary late composer “Toodles” Tuttle. His diva widow, Boom Boom, reigns over his estate with an iron fist. She has also racked up a chorus line of enemies, so the old broad’s death is a hotly anticipated event. But imagine everyone’s dismay when it’s her beloved daughter, Jenny, who drops dead just as the lights are set to go on for the lucrative new Toodles musical. Eager to investigate, Nora must first deal with the dramatic interludes of her sisters’ love lives and also keep her cool during a visit from her mobster boyfriend’s mother. Only then can she finally bring the curtain down on a daring killer....

Dive into a world where dreams intertwine with reality, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and where nature’s wonders come alive in poetic verses. A Little Night Reading, Or Tales That Could Ring True is a collection of poems that transport readers from the whimsical realms of fairies and magical creatures to the profound depths of human emotions and the beauty of nature. Journey with Tom as he discovers the enchanting world of the Old Oak Tree, where memories of childhood are painted with joy and wonder. Meet the elusive Cuddlelum, a creature of the night, and Giggletops, a bird with a penchant for mischief. Revel in the beauty of changing seasons, from the golden hues of autumn to the rebirth of spring. And ponder upon the tales of imagination, where fact and fiction blur, reminding us of the power of stories passed down through generations. Whether you’re seeking solace in nature’s embrace, a touch of magic, or a reflection on life’s complexities, this collection offers a poem for every mood and moment. So, settle down for a little night reading and let the verses whisk you away to places both familiar and fantastical.