Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571376490
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 656

A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour. WINNER OF THE 2023 PULITZER PRIZE IN FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE THE MULTI-MILLION COPY SELLING AUTHOR BOOK AT BEDTIME ON BBC RADIO 4 AN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK WITH OVER 22,000 5* REVIEWS 'Extraordinary.' OPRAH 'She means to save us by telling us stories. . . She comes closer than anyone else I know.' ANN PATCHETT 'Electrifying. . . Every sentence here sizzles.' Daily Mail 'It's EPIC. Righteously angry, DEEPLY moving and exquisitely written.' MARIAN KEYES 'A powerful tale.' Good Housekeeping 'A fantastic read.' EMILY MAITLIS 'A masterclass.' RICHARD POWERS Demon Copperhead is a once-in-a-generation novel that breaks and mends your heart in the way only the best fiction can. Demon's story begins with his traumatic birth to a single mother in a single-wide trailer, looking 'like a little blue prizefighter.' For the life ahead of him he would need all of that fighting spirit, along with buckets of charm, a quick wit, and some unexpected talents, legal and otherwise. In the southern Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, poverty isn't an idea, it's as natural as the grass grows. For a generation growing up in this world, at the heart of the modern opioid crisis, addiction isn't an abstraction, it's neighbours, parents, and friends. 'Family' could mean love, or reluctant foster care. For Demon, born on the wrong side of luck, the affection and safety he craves is as remote as the ocean he dreams of seeing one day. The wonder is in how far he's willing to travel to try and get there. Suffused with truth, anger and compassion, Demon Copperhead is an epic tale of love, loss and everything in between. 'Legit about to get an 'I'd rather be reading Demon Copperhead' sticker for my Nissan Murano.' ROB DELANEY What readers are saying: ***** 'An amazing, beautifully written story I cannot wait to recommend to everyone I know.' ***** 'Powerful and brilliant. To immerse yourself in a Kingsolver novel is to put yourself in the hands of a master.' ***** 'A must read and heart-opening book.' ***** 'Raw, angry, starkly beautiful. . . Genuinely one of the best books I've ever read.' ***** 'Amazingly complex. . . [Kingsolver] is, by far, one of the greatest living authors'

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
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ISBN : 0571376487
Type book : PDF & Epub
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A masterpiece in storytelling from the global bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behaviour.

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Lee County (Va.)
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ISBN : 0571376479
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From the multi-million copy bestselling author of Flight Behaviour and The Poisonwood Bible comes this heart-rending instant classic.

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571246229
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 501

It is summer in the Appalachian mountains and love, desire and attraction are in the air. From her outpost in an isolated mountain cabin, Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches a den of coyotes. She is caught off guard by a young hunter who invades her most private spaces and interrupts her solitary life. On a farm several miles down the mountain, Lusa Maluf Landowski, a bookish city girl turned farmer's wife, finds herself marooned in a strange place where she must declare or lose her attachment to the land that has become her own. And a few more miles down the road, a pair of elderly feuding neighbours tend their respective farms and wrangle about God, pesticides, and the possibilities of a future neither of them expected. Over the course of one humid summer, these characters find their connections of love to one another and to the surrounding nature with which they share a place. With its strong balance of narrative and drama, Prodigal Summer is stands alongside The Poisonwood Bible and The Lacuna as one of Barbara Kingsolver's finest works.

Pigs In Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571283286
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 427

Mother and adopted daughter, Taylor and Turtle Greer, are back in this spellbinding sequel about family, heartbreak and love. Six-year-old Turtle Greer witnesses a freak accident at the Hoover Dam during a tour of the Grand Canyon with her guardian, Taylor. Her insistence on what she has seen, and her mother's belief in her, lead to a man's dramatic rescue. The mother and adopted daughter duo soon become nationwide heroes - even landing themselves a guest appearance on the Oprah Winfrey show. But Turtle's moment of celebrity draws her into a conflict of historic proportions stemming right back to her Cherokee roots. The crisis quickly envelops not only Turtle and her guardian, but everyone else who touches their lives in a complex web connecting their future with their past. Embark on a unforgettable road trip from rural Kentucky and the urban Southwest to Heaven, Oklahoma, and the Cherokee Nation, testing the boundaries of family and the many separate truths about the ties that bind.

Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571290796
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 496

** NOW INCLUDES THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD: THE NEW BARBARA KINGSOLVER NOVEL **** DEMON COPPERHEAD AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW **'Lyrical, socially engaged and passionate.' Sunday Times'There are many moments of lightness ... and of great beauty, too.' Independent'A compelling plot with lyrical passages and flashes of humour.' Sunday TelegraphFlight Behaviour is a captivating, topical and deeply human story touching on class, poverty and climate change by global bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver, winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction 2010."The flames now appeared to lift from individual treetops in showers of orange sparks, exploding the way a pine log does in a campfire when it is poked. The sparks spiralled upward in swirls like funnel clouds. Twisters of brightness against grey sky."On the Appalachian Mountains above her home, a young mother discovers a beautiful and terrible marvel of nature: the monarch butterflies have not migrated south for the winter this year. Is this a miraculous message from God, or a spectacular sign of climate change. Entomology expert, Ovid Byron, certainly believes it is the latter. He ropes in Dellarobia to help him decode the mystery of the monarch butterflies.Flight Behaviour has featured on the NY Times bestseller list and is Barbara Kingsolver's most accessible novel yet.

High Tide In Tucson by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571283309
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 290

With the eyes of a scientist and the vision of a poet, Barbara Kingsolver explores her trademark themes of family, community and the natural world. Defiant, funny and courageously honest, High Tide in Tucson is an engaging and immensely readable collection from one of the most original voices in contemporary literature.'Possessed of an extravagantly gifted narrative voice, Kingsolver blends a fierce and abiding moral vision with benevolent and concise humour. Her medicine is meant for the head, the heart, and the soul.' New York Times Book Review

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Author : Barbara Kingsolver
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN : 9780571246212
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 633

**NOW INCLUDING THE FIRST CHAPTER OF DEMON COPPERHEAD: THE NEW BARBARA KINGSOLVER NOVEL** **DEMON COPPERHEAD IS AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER** An international bestseller and a modern classic, this suspenseful epic of one family's tragic undoing and their remarkable reconstruction has been read, adored and shared by millions around the world. 'Breathtaking.' Sunday Times 'Exquisite.' The Times 'Beautiful.' Independent 'Powerful.' New York Times This story is told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it - from garden seeds to Scripture - is calamitously transformed on African soil. What readers are saying ***** 'This remains one of the most fascinating books I have ever read.' ***** 'I felt every emotion under the sky with this book.' ***** 'Riveting.' ***** 'This novel left a lasting - YEARS LASTING - impression.' ***** 'This is one of those books that stands the test of time and is worth rereading.' ***** 'Five epic, no-wonder-this-book-is-so-well-loved stars!'

Storizen Magazine May 2023 Laline Paull by Saurabh Chawla

Author : Saurabh Chawla
Category : Fiction
Publisher : Storizen Media
ISBN :
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 46

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit." - Ralph Waldo Emerson In this edition of Storizen, we embrace the profound love for nature that resonates in the hearts of countless individuals. As Ralph Waldo Emerson beautifully encapsulates in the quote above, nature has the remarkable ability to reflect and inspire the depths of our spirit. It is with great pleasure that we present an array of articles and enchanting poems that celebrate this eternal connection between humanity and the natural world. This month, we proudly feature the Women Prize for Fiction 2023 Shortlisted author of the book “Pod”- As Above, So Below, Laline Paull. Her thought-provoking narrative showcases her exceptional talent, and we are thrilled to share her work with our esteemed readers. In this issue, we aim to keep you informed and engaged with the vibrant literary landscape. Our dedicated team has curated a collection of the most recent Book News, bringing you the latest happenings from the world of literature. As part of our commitment to fostering meaningful conversations, we are delighted to present two insightful interviews. In our exclusive discussion, we sit down with Charles Dunst, the acclaimed author of "Defeating the Dictators." Furthermore, we have the pleasure of conversing with Riksundar Banerjee, the masterful storyteller behind "Haunted Places of India." Our interview explores the spine-tingling allure of his writing and delves into his personal experiences in unraveling the mysteries of haunted places. At Storizen, we believe in the transformative power of literature. Through our carefully curated content, we aim to celebrate the accomplishments of remarkable authors, keep you informed about the latest developments in the literary world, and ignite meaningful dialogues that enrich your reading experience. Storizen Magazine May 2023 issue is LIVE NOW!

The Overlooked Americans by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett

Author : Elizabeth Currid-Halkett
Category : Social Science
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN : 9781541646711
Type book : PDF & Epub
Page book : 351

How small-town America’s surprising success reshapes our understanding of the nation’s urban-rural divide The United States today appears to be deeply divided. Journalists have painted a portrait of an enraged America, where poor, conservative small towns are at war with affluent, progressive cities. In fact, the nation is less divided by geography than many think. In The Overlooked Americans, public policy expert Elizabeth Currid-Halkett breaks through stereotypes about rural America. She traces how small towns are doing as well as, or better than, cities by many measures. She also shows how rural and urban Americans share core values, from opposing racism and upholding environmentalism to believing in democracy. When we focus too heavily on the far-right fringe, we overlook the millions of rural Americans who are content with their lives. A rigorous debunking of the conventional wisdom about America’s urban-rural divide, The Overlooked Americans offers an urgent call for Americans to reconnect with one another.