![]() However, his Travels with Charley, first edition with dust jacket, is worth around $100. A first edition of John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath in good condition is worth around $2,500. Additionally, some books by famous authors are better than others. ![]() ![]() Who wrote that?Ī book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of the book or its author. If you have one on a good book, treasure it and be sure to protect it with a plastic sleeve. This huge difference in value is largely due to the fact that more than 90% of dust jackets are destroyed, either deliberately or due to their ephemeral and fragile nature. Scott Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night with dust jacket is around $6,000. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Dust jackets, dust jackets, and more dust jackets! Scott (1896-1940), Tender is the Night, New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1934, first edition with dust jacket, sold for: $8,295 1. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Check it out at /ks □ GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a bookmark with a ribbon, a 5.5" x 8.5" art print (you can choose among 3 options), and a handwritten thank you note. There’s an illustrated ebook and a full-color hardback that are exclusive for the Kickstarter campaign, so make sure you don’t miss it. The omnibus is coming out in May, in a gorgeous collector edition with interior illustrations and a brand new epilogue, but you can get an early, personalized and signed copy, plus some amazing swag on Kickstarter as of January 21st. ![]() ![]() This is a fast-paced, fun series with hate-to-love, tons of action, mysterious magic, surprising twists, a royal contest, two love stories, and a lot of banter. ✨️Cover Reveal Tour and Giveaway✨️ Today I’m super excited to show you the cover for Day Leitao’s upcoming omnibus of the series Kingdom of Curses and Shadows (the series of The Cup and the Prince). ![]() ![]() Unusual for comics of the time, it includes a full scholarly apparatus: a foreword, index, bibliography, and end notes. The work is noted for its emotional disengagement, its intentionally flat dialogue, and a minimalist drawing style inspired by that of Harold Gray's comic strip Little Orphan Annie. The book explores Riel's possible schizophrenia-he believed God had named him Prophet of the New World, destined to lead the Métis people to freedom. It begins shortly before the 1869 Red River Rebellion, and ends with Riel's 1885 hanging for high treason. ![]() The story deals with Métis rebel leader Louis Riel's antagonistic relationship with the newly established Canadian government. ![]() ![]() Louis Riel is a historical biography in comics by Canadian cartoonist Chester Brown, published as a book in 2003 after serializion in 1999–2003. ![]() ![]() ![]() Julissa’s story provides a deep look into the little-understood world of a new generation of undocumented immigrants in the United States today–kids who live next door, sit next to you in class, or may even be one of your best friends. This moving, at times heartbreaking, but always inspiring story will show young readers that anything is possible. From then on, Julissa secretly lived as an undocumented immigrant, went on to become a scholarship winner and an honors college graduate, and climbed the ladder to become a vice president at Goldman Sachs. ![]() That is, until her parents brought Julissa to Texas to live with them. In conjunction with AWM’s special exhibit My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today, we present a series of conversations with leading contemporary writers about their latest work and their thoughts on themes of identity, home, belonging and the meaning of what it is to be American.īorn in the picturesque town of Taxco, Mexico, Julissa Arce was left behind for months at a time with her two sisters, a nanny, and her grandma while her parents worked tirelessly in America in hopes of building a home and providing a better life for their children. Join us in welcoming CNBC and Crooked Media contributor JULISSA ARCE, whose memoirs My (Underground) American Dream and the YA version Someone Like Me trace her journey from an undocumented Mexican immigrant to an executive position at Goldman Sachs. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From 1960 to 1970, he managed and produced shows at the Playhouse on the Mall at Bergen Mall in Paramus, New Jersey. In the 1950s, he produced shows at the Grant Lee theater in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Prior to becoming an author, he had been a United States Marine, a theatrical actor and producer. He was educated at the Rectory School then Cheshire Academy and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, where he earned a B.A. Ludlum was born in New York City, the son of Margaret (née Wadsworth) and George Hartford Ludlum. ![]() Life and career Early life and education Ludlum also published books under the pseudonyms Jonathan Ryder and Michael Shepherd. They have been published in 33 languages and 40 countries. The number of copies of his books in print is estimated between 300 million and 500 million. Robert Ludlum (– March 12, 2001) was an American author of 27 thriller novels, best known as the creator of Jason Bourne from the original The Bourne Trilogy series. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now Coach has him in a new race, and suddenly life seems to be throwing him all kinds of hurdles. Like his nickname, Lu is as fast and unique as a lightning bolt. Suddenly, there are hurdles in Lu’s way-literally and not-so-literally-and Lu needs to figure out, fast, what winning the gold really means.Įxpect the unexpected in this final event in Jason Reynold’s award-winning and bestselling Track series. Lu knows he can lead Ghost, Patina, Sunny, and the team to victory at the championships, but it might not be as easy as it seems. Lu has swagger, plus the talent to back it up, and with all that-not to mention the gold chains and diamond earrings-no one’s gonna outshine him. Well, actually, he was born albino, but that’s got nothing to do with being a track star. Lu was born to be cocaptain of the Defenders. Lu must learn to leave his ego on the sidelines if he wants to finally connect with others in the climax to the New York Times bestselling and award-winning Track series from Jason Reynolds. SELECTED AS ONE OF THE YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION’S 2019 TOP TEN AMAZING AUDIOBOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS! ![]() “The perfect anchor leg for a well-run literary relay.” - Kirkus Reviews “Pure gold.” - School Library Journal (starred review) ![]() ![]() If it feels like two different shows, they almost are by necessity. What is repetitive and plodding in the story threads that dominate the rest of the show becomes much freer and agile when attention shifts to the “crew on a mission” side of things. There’s a noticeable difference every time “Shadow and Bone” hops from the Alina storyline to what’s happening closer to Ketterdam’s organized crime hub The Barrel. This season, the crew takes on demolitions expert Wylan (Jack Wolfe) and Nina (Danielle Galligan), who has the gift of being able to hear and control people’s hearts. Along for the ride with Kaz on his various journeys are the sharpshooting, wisecracking Jesper (Kit Young) and the nimble, ghostlike Inej (Amita Suman). The group is led in spirit, if not always in action, by the enigmatic, gloved Kaz Brekker (Freddy Carter), a stoic ringleader with connections all throughout the seaside scum-and-villainy hub of Ketterdam. ![]() ![]() Parallel to all that talk of Alina and The Darkling either saving or destroying all living things is the far simpler story of a handful of crafty criminals trying to make their way through a seedy underworld. ‘The Diplomat’ Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix ![]() ![]() ![]() To get close to the duke’s legitimate son, Kip, and steal away the woman he loves as revenge. When he is an adult, with money, he decides to go a new route. He sends him letters, and never gets a reply. He knows this seal comes from his birth father and from this day on, he wants acknowledgement from his birth father, the duke. ![]() When he was just eight years old, he found the blanket with the Hedley ducal seal buried in the backyard. He rose up from being dirt poor, to opening up businesses and investing in real estate. ![]() Thirty-one years later, Mick, that unwanted baby, is an adult, and a pretty wealthy one at that. This woman takes in several children this way, supporting herself with the money the rich pay her when they hand over their unwanted children. In the prologue, we have a gut wrenching seen as our hero takes his newborn son, born to his mistress, away in the middle of the night to a common woman who for a small payment, who will raise him in a good home. Beyond Scandal and Desire has a great set-up, but it fell flat for me. Beyond Scandal and Desire by Lorraine Heath (Sins for All Seasons #1)įirst of a new series, and I always love to try out new series but I might not continue with this one. ![]() ![]() This was a total mood read, and while there are plenty of things that I thought could’ve been way better about it, it still at least served its purpose and entertained me as a reader. As she struggles to sow the seeds of her freedom, love for the God of the Dead grows – and it’s forbidden. ![]() ![]() The bet does more than expose Persephone’s failure as a goddess, however. Hades, God of the Dead, has built a gambling empire in the mortal world and his favorite bets are rumored to be impossible.Īfter a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone finds herself in a contract with the God of the Dead and the terms are impossible: Persephone must create life in the Underworld or lose her freedom forever. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a mortal journalist. The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. Persephone is the Goddess of Spring by title only. Clair, “A Touch of Darkness” What It’s About: ![]() You don’t know what I’m capable of.’ ” – Scarlett St. Hades chuckled, leaning in so that when he spoke, his breath caressed her lips. Genre(s): Fantasy, New Adult Romance Total Star Rating: 3.75 Stars ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If something seems “off” about a post, move on to the next one.ĭiggz has a smaller posting area than some major roommate sites-it currently serves 23 cities in the U.S. Like almost all sites focused on roommates or rentals, you’ll have to be wary of scams. You should be looking for (or posting) high-quality, thorough and accurate listings. Post your own listing or browse what’s already available. Where to start? Here are 12 online roommate finders worth your time.Ĭraigslist is one of the original ways to find a roommate and boasts a massive classified section with listings worldwide. Go in with an open mind and keep an eye out for red flags and rental scams, and you should be able to find the perfect roommate. Much like a dating app, an online roommate finder lets you browse potential matches and pick and choose who you’d like to meet for further consideration. Enter online roommate finders: web-based tools that help connect roommate-seekers for a (hopefully) harmonious shared living situation. You just have to know where to find them. ![]() There are plenty of people looking to share a home - and the rent - with another person. Trying to find a roommate? You’re not alone. ![]() |