My Ghostly Love Story

Author : D. T. Max
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781101601112

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Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story by D. T. Max Pdf

The acclaimed New York Times–bestselling biography and “emotionally detailed portrait of the artist as a young man” (Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times) In the first biography of the iconic David Foster Wallace, D.T. Max paints the portrait of a man, self-conscious, obsessive and struggling to find meaning. If Wallace was right when he declared he was “frightfully and thoroughly conventional,” it is only because over the course of his short life and stunning career, he wrestled intimately and relentlessly with the fundamental anxiety of being human. In his characteristic lucid and quick-witted style, Max untangles Wallace’s anxious sense of self, his volatile and sometimes abusive connection with women, and above all, his fraught relationship with fiction as he emerges with his masterpiece Infinite Jest. Written with the cooperation of Wallace’s family and friends and with access to hundreds of unpublished letters, manuscripts and journals, this captivating biography unveils the life of the profoundly complicated man who gave voice to what we thought we could not say.

Author : Andrea Portes
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062422460

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This Is Not a Ghost Story by Andrea Portes Pdf

Nothing is as it seems in this chilling, twisting tale by bestselling author Andrea Portes, perfect for fans of Madeleine Roux and Danielle Vega. Rife with dark humor and chilling twists, This Is Not a Ghost Story is American Horror Story meets There’s Someone Inside Your House. It will have readers flipping back to the very first page after the shocking finale. I am not welcome. Somehow I know that. Something doesn’t want me here. Daffodil Franklin has plans for a quiet summer before her freshman year at college, and luckily, she’s found the job that can give her just that: housesitting a mansion for a wealthy couple. But as the summer progresses and shadows lengthen, Daffodil comes to realize the house is more than it appears. The spacious home seems to close in on her, and as she takes the long road into town, she feels eyes on her the entire way, and something tugging her back. What Daffodil doesn’t yet realize is that her job comes with a steep price. The house has a long-ago grudge it needs to settle . . . and Daffodil is the key to settling it.

Author : Mark Spencer
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738731582

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A Haunted Love Story by Mark Spencer Pdf

When Mark Spencer and his family moved into the beautiful old Allen House in Monticello, Arkansas, they were aware of its notorious reputation for being haunted. According to local lore, the troubled spirit of society belle Ladell Allen, who had mysteriously committed suicide in the master bedroom in 1948, still roamed the grand historic mansion. Yet, Mark remained skeptical—until he and his family began encountering faceless phantoms, a doppelganger spirit, and other paranormal phenomena. Ensuing ghost investigations offered convincing evidence that six spirits, including Ladell, inhabited their home. But the most shocking event occurred the day Mark followed a strange urge to explore the attic and found, crammed under a floorboard, secret love letters that touchingly depict Ladell Allen's forbidden, heart-searing romance—and shed light on her tragic end. This haunting true ghost story includes several photographs of the Allen House.

Author : John David Anderson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062985996

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Riley's Ghost by John David Anderson Pdf

From John David Anderson, acclaimed author of Posted, comes a ghost story pulled from the darkest shadows of middle school. Riley Flynn is alone. It feels like she’s been on her own since sixth grade, when her best friend, Emily, ditched her for the cool girls. Girls who don’t like Riley. Girls who decide one day to lock her in the science closet after hours, after everyone else has gone home. When Riley is finally able to escape, however, she finds that her horror story is only just beginning. All the school doors are locked, the windows won’t budge, the phones are dead, and the lights aren't working. Through halls lit only by the narrow beam of her flashlight, Riley roams the building, seeking a way out, an answer, an explanation. And as she does, she starts to suspect she isn’t alone after all. While she’s always liked a good scary story, Riley knows there is no such thing as ghosts. But what else could explain the things happening in the school, the haunting force that seems to lurk in every shadow, around every corner? As she tries to find answers, she starts reliving moments that brought her to this night. Moments from her own life...and a life that is not her own.

Author : Kayla Caliente
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 6210301630

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My ghostly love story by Kayla Caliente Pdf

Author : Charlotte Sullivan Wild
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374390686

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Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild Pdf

Perfect for Valentine's Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings. Only one person makes Violet’s heart skip Of all the kids in Violet's class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine's Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is. Charlene Chua’s luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.

Author : Jason W Chan
Publisher : Jason W Chan
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Romantic Ghost Story by Jason W Chan Pdf

Trapped on Earth and forced to marry a demon, Nancy is a spirit about to give up her dreams of success in Hollywood when a brave young man returns her faith to her, and makes her believe in love again. A Romantic Ghost Story is about the all-powerful, redemptive nature of love and how it could change someone's world. Novella Length: 30,000 Words

Author : Mac Barnett
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452139555

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Leo by Mac Barnett Pdf

“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.” —The New York Times You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin. This charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come. “Enchanting.” —The Washington Post “A whimsical tale from Barnett aptly accompanied by enthralling artwork by Robinson.” —School Library Journal, starred review “A tender, touching story of friendship and the power of imagination.” —Booklist, starred review “Warm and wise.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review “This deceptively simple story examines deep themes of perception and truth, friendship and loyalty.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review “A pleasure to read aloud.” —Wall Street Journal “There is nothing spooky about this moving story of friendship, acceptance, and belonging.” —Boston Globe A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year

Author : Lynn Miclea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1723878545

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Ghostly Love by Lynn Miclea Pdf

Stephanie bought her small home two years earlier and loves living there. However, her home office has been icy cold for no apparent reason, and she is baffled and a little spooked. She tries to ignore the frigid air, but new bizarre and terrifying incidents start to occur that become impossible to ignore as an entity becomes determined to get her attention. An entity that will not take no for an answer. When a friend comes over to help, a man she is falling in love with, the entity will stop at nothing to destroy them both. This is a paranormal romance thriller. It is a novelette.

Author : Riel Nason
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735264472

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The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason Pdf

When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of Stumpkin and How to Make Friends with a Ghost. Ghosts are supposed to be sheets, light as air and able to whirl and twirl and float and soar. But the little ghost who is a quilt can't whirl or twirl at all, and when he flies, he gets very hot. He doesn't know why he's a quilt. His parents are both sheets, and so are all of his friends. (His great-grandmother was a lace curtain, but that doesn't really help cheer him up.) He feels sad and left out when his friends are zooming around and he can't keep up. But one Halloween, everything changes. The little ghost who was a quilt has an experience that no other ghost could have, an experience that only happens because he's a quilt . . . and he realizes that it's OK to be different.

Author : Charis Cotter
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781770495920

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The Swallow: A Ghost Story by Charis Cotter Pdf

A classic ghost story with twists and turns: a spooky house, a malevolent spirit and two plucky heroines. In 1960s Toronto, two girls retreat to their attics to escape the loneliness and isolation of their lives. Polly lives in a house bursting at the seams with people, while Rose is often left alone by her busy parents. Polly is a down-to-earth dreamer with a wild imagination and an obsession with ghosts; Rose is a quiet, ethereal waif with a sharp tongue. Despite their differences, both girls spend their days feeling invisible and seek solace in books and the cozy confines of their respective attics. But soon they discover they aren't alone--they're actually neighbors, sharing a wall. They develop an unlikely friendship, and Polly is ecstatic to learn that Rose can actually see and talk to ghosts. Maybe she will finally see one too! But is there more to Rose than it seems? Why does no one ever talk to her? And why does she look so ... ghostly? When the girls find a tombstone with Rose's name on it in the cemetery and encounter an angry spirit in her house who seems intent on hurting Polly, they have to unravel the mystery of Rose and her strange family... before it's too late.

Author : Barbara Smith
Publisher : Ghost House Pub
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1894877772

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Haunted Hearts by Barbara Smith Pdf

Best-selling author Barbara Smith presents more than 60 ghost stories based on eyewitness accounts and local lore each story with romantic love at the heart of it.

Author : Cliff McNish
Publisher : Carolrhoda Books ®
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781467732055

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Breathe by Cliff McNish Pdf

Jack is not a normal boy. He can talk to ghosts. In his new home, an aging farmhouse, he meets the Ghost Mother, a grief-stricken spirit who becomes very attached to him...too attached. He learns that the Ghost Mother is preying in the cruelest imaginable way on four child ghosts who are trapped in the house, stealing their energy to sustain her own. Before Jack can figure out how to help them, the Ghost Mother takes possession of his real mother’s body. Jack wants to fight back, but he has severe asthma and risks fatal attacks with any physical exertion. It will take all his resources, and his mother’s as well, to fight off the Ghost Mother and save the ghost children from a horrible fate.

Author : Jacqueline K. Ogburn
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Bakeries
ISBN : 0618445579

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The Bake Shop Ghost by Jacqueline K. Ogburn Pdf

Miss Cora Lee Merriweather haunts her bake shop after her death, until the new shop owner makes a deal with her. The recipe for "Ghost-Pleasing Chocolate Cake" follows the text.

Author : David Foster Wallace
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316175296

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The Pale King by David Foster Wallace Pdf

The "breathtakingly brilliant" novel by the author of Infinite Jest (New York Times) is a deeply compelling and satisfying story, as hilarious and fearless and original as anything Wallace ever wrote. The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois, appear ordinary enough to newly arrived trainee David Foster Wallace. But as he immerses himself in a routine so tedious and repetitive that new employees receive boredom-survival training, he learns of the extraordinary variety of personalities drawn to this strange calling. And he has arrived at a moment when forces within the IRS are plotting to eliminate even what little humanity and dignity the work still has. The Pale King remained unfinished at the time of David Foster Wallace's death, but it is a deeply compelling and satisfying novel, hilarious and fearless and as original as anything Wallace ever undertook. It grapples directly with ultimate questions -- questions of life's meaning and of the value of work and society -- through characters imagined with the interior force and generosity that were Wallace's unique gifts. Along the way it suggests a new idea of heroism and commands infinite respect for one of the most daring writers of our time. "The Pale King is by turns funny, shrewd, suspenseful, piercing, smart, terrifying, and rousing." --Laura Miller, Salon