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Hurlyburly & Those the River Keeps


David Rabe - 1995
    This edition contains the definitive versions of these works, a foreword in which Rabe examines the interwoven relationship of the plays, and an afterword in which he discusses the process of their construction.

Essential Self-Defense: A Play


Adam Rapp - 2007
    Meanwhile, all's not well on the unassuming Midwestern streets of Bloggs: with local children vanishing at an alarming rate, our hero, his lady friend, and a motley assortment of poets, butchers, and punk librarians prepare to battle the darkness on the edge of town.

Italian American Reconciliation


John Patrick Shanley - 1998
    He enlists the aid of his lifelong buddy, Aldo Scalicki, a confirmed bachelor who tries, without apparent success, to convince Huey that he would be better off sticking with his new lady friend, Teresa, a usually placid young waitress whose indignation flares when she learns what Huey is up to. In a moonlit balcony scene (hilariously reminiscent of Cyrano de Bergerac) Aldo pleads his lovesick friend's case and, to his astonishment, Janice capitulates although not for long. However we do learn that her earlier abuse of Huey was intended to make him "act like a man" which, at last, he does. And, more than that, he (and the audience) become aware that, in the final essence, "the greatest and only success is to be able to love" a truth which emerges delightfully from the heartwarming, wonderfully antic and always imaginatively conceived action of the play.

Ain't No Savage Like The One I Got 2


Tina J. - 2019
    They knew his name but never made the connection until Wolf's life was hanging in the wind. Unfortunately, the truth comes out with more lies and deceit that any of them were ready for. Colby finds out who Journey's brothers are but can he handle the drama that comes along with being in her life? Venus can't take finding out who the real killer of her brother was which led to the destruction of the relationship she worked so hard to keep. Wolf and Jax continue to be overprotective of their sister but will she listen to them or follow her heart? Relationships are tested and loyalty will come at a price. Who will be the last one standing when all the SAVAGES are in the one place of the person who brought them together?

All This Intimacy


Rajiv Joseph - 2010
    In an unprecedented (for him) run of promiscuity, Ty has managed to impregnate three women in the span of one week: His ex-girlfriend, his 40-something married next-door neighbor, and his 18 year-old student. In this edgy comedy by playwright Rajiv Joseph, Ty's problems illuminate every triumph and failure of his life, and as the women

Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman


Eric J. Sterling - 2008
    The topics include feminism and the role of women in the drama, the American Dream, business and capitalism, the significance of technology, the legacy that Willy leaves to Biff, and Miller's use of symbolism. The authors of the essays include prominent Arthur Miller scholars such as Terry Otten and the late Steven Centola as well as young, emerging scholars. Some of the essays, particularly the ones written by the emerging scholars, tend to employ literary theory while the ones by the established scholars tend to illustrate the strengths of traditional criticism by interpreting the text closely. It is fascinating to see how scholars at different stages of their academic careers approach a given topic from distinct perspectives and sometimes diverse methodologies. The essays offer insightful and provocative readings of Death of a Salesman in a collection that will prove quite useful to scholars and students of Miller's most famous play.

The New Girl: Book 2 - A Whole New Dilemma


Katrina Kahler - 2019
    The twins decide to give Alexa a second chance, but due to an unexpected reaction from Casey, the situation spirals out of control. Caught up in Ronnie’s troublesome behavior, Alexa isn’t prepared for what eventuates. Will she be influenced by Ronnie? Or will she manage to stand her ground and make her own decisions as she had originally planned? And when confronted with a whole new dilemma, how will Alexa respond? You’ll have to read to the end of the book to find out what eventuates for the new girl who has rocked the twins’ world. It’s another fabulous book for girls and all fans of the Twins series.

Loved by A Street King


Candi B. - 2018
    Years after Hurricane Katrina took her parents she moved back to her city to find that nothing changed. With no job and money, her only option is to turn to the streets. When the streets take someone close to her Miracle takes heed and proceeds to turn her life around. Mystery Jones was respected throughout New Orleans and he was just as deadly as the guns he sold. Mystery is done with his womanizing ways and is ready to settle down. An unexpected shootout brings him in the presence of Miracle Anderson. He’s immediately captivated by her beauty and rude demeanor. After being in a physical and emotionless relationship Miracle had vowed that she would never get involved with someone like Mystery again. She couldn’t ignore the sexual tension that was brewing between the both of them. An unforeseen event takes place and Miracle finds herself riding shotgun with Mystery. Miracle finds out that Mystery is nothing like her ex and she let’s her guards down. Mystery is bursting the walls down to her heart but when bitter ex’s pop up and a chance of a lifetime is presented to Miracle will she pick the come up or a chance at love again?

Rescued by the Love of A Real One 2


Toy - 2019
    Once he and Michelle established the relationship that Ty never expected to want, his past comes back, causing chaos and strife. Michelle takes her role as the woman in Ty’s life, but unbeknownst to Michelle, the father of her child still has some unresolved feelings toward her. Ty and Michelle both are blindsided by the danger lurking around them and threatening their well-being, all in the name of love. Kylan was crushed to find out that his wife had been having an affair behind his back. His reputation as the calm brother quickly goes out the window as he attempts to move on from his unfaithful wife. Kylan is not only fighting for his sanity to remain intact; he is still looking for the people or persons who attempted to kill his brother. An unexpected meeting with someone makes Kylan think that moving on may be easier than he thought. Tonette knows she is wrong for being unfaithful; she acknowledges the error of her ways, but she refuses to let Kylan go. Even though Tonette did not adhere to her marriage vows, she wants Kylan to stand by his “until death us part.” Kylan is over the marriage and is taking steps to dissolve it, but Tonette has a bag of tricks to make sure she remains the wife of Kylan. Nichelle is happy for her sister’s happiness, but not happy with herself. Nichelle keeps her true feelings hidden, living with a façade to protect herself from hurt. Nichelle’s life is a smoke screen and mirrors, letting others believe that she is happy with her single status, and she is not afraid to show it in a loud and proud manner just as she always has. It isn’t until she meets the one person who can tame her attitude and set her body on fire that she starts to have problems with keeping her façade up. Nichelle begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and how she lives her life.

The Real Dopeboyz of Miami 2


Jenica Johnson - 2018
    Miami and Simone’s situationship is crumbling because she can’t be truthful about what she’s been doing behind closed doors. Miami puts some space between them so he can get his head back in the game but Simone pulls at his heartstrings to draw him back in. Miami is still in the blind about Simone and Teagan. Who knows what will happen when and if he finds out? Missy is making some noise to let Maniac and anyone else know that she’s the boss and she runs the city of Miami. Her love for him will have her making some dumb mistakes that could cost the family their whole empire. Missy has to step her game up to go against the man she once loved and birthed a child with. In the streets, there is only room for one boss. You either get eliminated or you dominate.

The Preacher's Son


Elizabeth Gill - 2005
    A tale of love and sacrifice from the bestselling author of Miss Appleby's Academy. Perfect for fans of Maggie Hope and Diane Allen. Born into a family of Methodist preachers in County Durham, Joshua Castle knows that he too will become a minister. Though his faith is strong, his young heart is broken when he goes to Bristol to learn his trade, leaving behind Emma Meikle, the beautiful daughter of the pub landlord. In Bristol, Joshua meets the wealthy Matthews family, and though his upbringing is at odds with their lavish lifestyle, he is attracted to their daughter Patience. But can Joshua ever forget the girl he left at home?

Novice Gods


Bobby Adair - 2020
    It had other plans.Now the world is dying beneath squalls of acid rain. The earth is being strip-mined for minerals to support the AI’s vast factories. Fields no longer grow green. Trees no longer sprout leaves. The only choice people have, if they want to live, is to pledge their souls to the AI, and serve its perverse ambitions.Tim, Logan, and Aella don’t like living in a world where they have to scratch for crumbs. They intend to change it. They’re going to kill the AI with a virus that’ll worm its way through the planet’s networks, destroying everything coded in bits and bytes, every piece of software that controls a machine, makes a decision, or thinks it’s alive—especially if it thinks it’s alive.They just need to find a way to upload the virus to the system without it killing them first.

A Tainted Hood Love 2


Coco Shawnde - 2018
    Just when Shonnie’s relationship with Brasi is making turns she never imagined, the late nights and early mornings that come with loving a man who was birthed straight from the streets become an impending issue. Never one to back down, Shonnie tries her hardest to stand ten toes down behind her man, but is it enough to keep them on the right track? Just when Kasiah proves to Slugga that he has a rider in her, she has to expose the secrets that threaten to ruin what they have left to salvage in their unsteady relationship. With his return home overshadowed by Kasiah’s past betrayal, the two can’t seem to get back on one accord. We are left wondering will her secrets and past life ruin the future they were building together? Before old wounds can heal within Inayah and Hood’s relationship issues, they found themselves cut again and this wound may be the deepest. Not being one to let go without a fight, Inayah makes a mistake that she has to take head-on. While on track to getting her life on the right path, she can’t seem to escape from her past flaws and is left wondering if Hood can even look past them. With feelings invested and betrayal present, the sisters are struggling to hold onto not only their men but the bond between them.

Still The One For You


Bianca - 2018
     
Married fresh out of high school, Xander ‘Xan’ and Tomelia ‘Tomi’ Williams are ready to spend the rest of their lives together. With a bond thicker than most, Xan and Tomi are committed to the vows they took, or at least they thought they were until the aisle they walked down separates, taking them on opposite paths. 
 Stuck caring for his ailing parents, Xan foregoes college and enters the workforce to pay for their piling medical bills. The jobs that he works are dead end and pay very little, but Xan doesn’t mind as long as his parents are taken care of. Xan loves Tomi within the depths of his soul and couldn’t wish for a more loyal lady. 
 Now the breadwinner of the family, Tomi feels unloved and is tired of carrying the load on her back. She understands that being an only child, Xan wants to do everything he can for his parents, but it’s driving a wedge between the two of them and causing her to resent him. In search of peace from her home life, she finds some relief in monetary form from well-known Shea Reed. She learns quickly that everything that glitters isn’t gold, but will it be too late to work things out with Xander, the one man that loves her unconditionally?

4 Ever Down With Him 3


Tay Mo'Nae - 2017
    Trina is left in the dark about who has her baby, but everything isn’t always as it appears and now she has to deal with the aftermath of the accident and unsuspected delivery of her daughter. Nike is over the irrational decisions that Shonni makes and he’s trying to decide if their relationship is worth it or should they just stick to co-parenting. Duke is trying to keep it together for Trina, but he feels like he’s losing her. How will they make it work and deal with aftermath of the accident? Take one last ride with each couple and see if they overcome the obstacles thrown their way.