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Marked Men
A study of post-Vietnam American literature and culture focusing on narratives of bodily trauma evident in a wide range of texts by and about other white men.
The Roadrunner Cafe
"Zerndt's jewel-like tale of a family grieving after the father's suicide strikes every note right. The novel deserves rich praise and many readers." - from Publisher's Weekly's The BookLife Prize in Fiction "Every character has his or her particular preoccupations and Zerndt handles them with aplomb, using his large cast to shine varied lights on the themes of family, grieving, and hope after loss." - Kirkus Reviews One year after the suicide, Carson Long still hates his father. He hates him for abandoning his sister, Georgie, and for turning his mother into a young widow. And he hates his father for leaving behind his stupid tree. Four of them are planted outside the restaurant, one for each family member. That is until Carson's mother hires a local landscaper to remove them in the middle of the night. This seemingly unremarkable act soon sets in motion of series of events that leaves more than just young Carson groping in the dark for answers. Set in a small Colorado ski town, The Roadrunner Café is a unique novel told from multiple points of view about loss and the lengths some will go to heal the human heart.
The White Umbrella
Originally published: London: Quartet Books Limited, 2015.
Sally
"Meet Sally. (Well-mannered English rose of twenty-five.) A primary school teacher from Highgate, Sally's decided to re-invent herself as a femme fatale and all-around sex-goddess. Goodbye Laura Ashley; au revoir M&S undies; hello Erica Jong. Meet Richard. (Six foot two and a bit, perfectly carved and gorgeously chiselled.) Thirty-five-year-old architect from Notting Hill, confirmed bachelor and the unknowing target of Sally's masterplan. She's determined to be the one great erotic heroine of his life. He's going to be her dream affair - no strings, no scone-baking. Just sex and sensuality. Until, that is, a New Year masked ball unmasks more than was intended...Until Richard, unwittingly, threatens all that Sally holds dear. From London Zoo to the Pompidou, from tiramisu to I love you, join Sally and Richard on their roller-coaster ride of self-discovery, self-denial, seduction and spots (proving Sally can't change hers) in this fabulous, fresh and funny first novel."--Publisher description.
Sally's Genius
In 1967 Sally Smith needed a school for her son Gary, who suffered from dyslexia, among other learning disabilities. Finding none, she founded one, the Lab School of Washington. In the process, she developed the Academic Club Methodology, by which children with learning disabilities can be engaged and inspired in school, where they had previously suffered only frustration and defeat. While directing the Lab School, Smith taught her system and ran the master's program in special education at American University for 32 years, inspiring a new generation of teachers to pioneer innovations in education. Smith also wrote books, starting with ""No Easy Answers"" in the late 70s and in various editions thereafter, that serve as the definitive works in the special education field. Smith was driven, creative, unique, and unforgettable.
Hussy
Lula Mae Carson is the best darn cook and baker in all of Friendly, Louisiana, not to mention being a fine fisherman. There isn't a jar of preserves sold in Friendly that does not come from her, and God comes from heaven to taste her biscuits. There is no doubt she's a woman who has earned the respect and love of her community. With the arrival of Miss Puddin which brings both blessings and curses Lula is the only person qualified to handle this devil's harlot, a professional lady of leisure who is willing to break all of the rules in order to survive. Puddin not only changes the life of the Friendly residents, but also tests Lula Mae's moral character. When Puddin is thrown out of town, Lula Mae invites her to live in her home. As Lula extends her generosity to Puddin, she finds herself being seduced by the money and men of power Puddin entertains. As time passes, not only does this unusual friendship deteriorate, it becomes toxic and eventually deadly. Lula finds herself caught in a maze of deceit and fornication; she is losing herself and she feels she has been charmed by a woman she believes to be the devil's harlot
Apparition of Love
It’s been three years since Adam and Chuck left the security and comfort of Aster’s House, to the streets of LA where they trained as undercover cops. Questions are plenty though answers will be hard to explain as the sound of Chuck's Harley Davidson echo’s the thunder of his arrival. Once more the homestead is full of Life with Annie & Makya along with their kids Tye and Brook, as Darcy, Sophia and Marilyn with her kaleidoscope of baggage arrive unexpectedly. It’s a family reunion of ups and downs as Gabe, Toad, Maya and Louie try and keep their family together as a malevolent crime lord finds his way to Aster’s House. Leaving a gruesome calling card as tempers flare, emotions run high knowing Aster’s House once more falls into chaos leaving Gabe, Toad, Louie and Maya to take their fight to LA as Chuck makes a heartfelt decision.
Rebel
A novel of the Confederate Navy, the River War, and the Coastal War. Huger, a naval academy graduate, serves on rivers and oceans, and commands a Southern ironclad. Romance with a happy ending.
