This modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma takes readers from Regency England to present-day high-society Manhattan, but the relationship foibles and romantic misunderstanding remain intact. For fans of the movie Clueless and retellings of classics.
Harding creates her central characters from the stories of many survivors of sex trafficking who were able to tell their stories. The result reflects the horrifying reality of a segment of underage sex trafficking, the people who run it, and those who buy its services. Difficult, eye-opening, and compelling.
This useful work will appeal to a wide range of indoor gardeners, who are looking to revive or elevate their indoor collection. Instructions are clear and easy to follow. There are fresh ideas for readers to explore and expand upon, irrespective of the size of their space.
Through Harding’s realistic writing, one feels the profound desperation and pain of addiction. Readers won’t soon forget this viscerally raw immersion into addiction.
Lovers of historical fiction and romance, fans of The Crown, and readers seeking an undemanding introduction to the intricacies of the British monarchy will enjoy this timely novel. Harding has clearly done her research; while hers is a story mired in supposition, there are some factual touches included.
Thornton’s debut rural noir is grim, with a foreboding atmosphere and a story that does not grow more hopeful. Fans of Laura McHugh’s The Wolf Wants In may appreciate this dark book.
In much the same way that Wendy Carlos’s 1968 album Switched-on Bach introduced synthesizers to popular music, Sloan and Harding’s ode to popular music reintroduces the Billboard Top 100 to the field of musicology and the snobbiest of vinyl collectors. A necessary addition to any music collection.