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“troy blacklaws”

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  • Blood Orange

    A Novel

    Troy Blacklaws's follow-up to his internationally acclaimed Karoo Boy is the bittersweet tale of a South African boy coming of age during apartheidGecko's childhood is one of sheltered, almost magical innocence on a farm in Natal. He spends his days taking barefoot expeditions with his dogs and his nights listening to Springbok Radio, unaware of the cruel force in his life that apartheid will soon ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Karoo Boy

    A Novel

    Troy Blacklaws's acclaimed debut novel is the remarkable story of a boy coming of age in the wake of tragedyWhen his twin brother dies in a freak accident, Douglas's life begins to unravel. His mother leaves his father, taking Douglas with her to live in the Karoo region, a harsh desert landscape that is a far cry from Cape Town and the seaside life Douglas has always known. In this small village ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bafana Bafana

    A Story of Soccer, Magic and Mandela

    Illustrated by Andrew Stooke ...
    One boy's journey to see his favorite soccer player in action becomes an uplifting song to the South African spiritA modern-day folktale set in the heart of South Africa, Bafana Bafana is the story of Pelé, an eleven-year-old village boy whose dream is to see his soccer team play. Such a dream is considered crazy for a boy from the distant outback, but Pelé is far from ordinary; determined to see ... Read more

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  • Chatter

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    Michael and Sarah's marriage is already in trouble. But the revelation that Michael has a daughter he's never mentioned—and only just met—pushes their relationship to the breaking point. His secrecy about the past, his compulsion to visit his ex-lover, and the sudden presence of his beautiful, grown daughter in their lives drives Sarah to search for the truth—a search that takes her from ... Read more

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  • Judith: A Novel

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    A breathtaking novel of passion and politics, set in the hotbed of Palestine in the 1940s, by a master of twentieth-century fictionIt is the eve of Britain’s withdrawal from Palestine in 1948, a moment that will mark the beginning of a new Israel. But the course of history is uncertain, and Israel’s territorial enemies plan to smother the new country at its birth. Judith Roth has escaped the ... Read more

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  • Ending

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    Hilma Wolitzer's acclaimed first novel—a powerful portrait of a family coming to terms with griefAt night, Sandy feels the pain of separation most deeply. As she settles into bed, she misses the sounds Jay used to make as he emptied his pockets and undressed. She misses the way a playful nighttime conversation could become significant in an instant. She misses his touch. To fall asleep, she ... Read more

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  • One More River

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    From the author of Home in the Morning comes the sweeping story of a father and son, and of the loves that transform them amid the turbulence of the American SouthBernard Levy was always a mystery to the community of Guilford, Mississippi. He was even more of a mystery to his son, Mickey Moe, who was just four years old when his father died in World War II. Now it’s 1962 and Mickey Moe is a grown ... Read more

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    During a sultry month on the Mediterranean coast, tension mounts in a triangle of love, power, and desire between a Russian art critic, an American artist, and a provocative activistRussian art critic Vadim meets a mysterious North American artist of Russian origins, Patricia Pavloff, in Saint Petersburg. Captivated by the painter's brilliance, the young critic travels to the coastal Catalonian ... Read more

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  • Dr. Neruda's Cure for Evil

    The critically acclaimed novel from a master of contemporary American fiction—now available as an ebookA suspenseful novel of ideas that explores the limitations of science, the origins of immorality, and the ultimate unknowability of the human psycheRafael Neruda is a brilliant psychiatrist renowned for his effective treatment of former child-abuse victims. Apart from his talent as an analyst, he ... Read more

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  • Disturbances in the Field

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    "A more-than-welcome return to a classic idea of the novel . . . A wonder to read" ( Los Angeles Times Book Review).The field is all around us. It's our needs and our wants. This is what George tells Lydia. A disturbance, however, is something that keeps us from grasping and attaining the things we need. Usually, we can adapt to these disturbances and move forward. But, what happens if a ... Read more

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    The critically acclaimed novel from a master of contemporary American fiction—now available as an ebookYglesias’s New York Times–bestselling novel of trauma, loss, and the bonds formed between victims of catastropheMax Klein suffers from many anxieties—including a terrible fear of flying—but after surviving a plane crash his worries vanish and he suddenly believes himself invincible. Back home, a ... Read more

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