“Starling House”
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Fiction: “Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow
Eden, Kentucky is just another dying, bad-luck town, known only for the legend of E. Starling, the reclusive nineteenth-century author and illustrator who wrote “The Underland” – and disappeared. Before she vanished, Starling House appeared. But everyone agrees that it’s best to let the uncanny house– and its last lonely heir, Arthur Starling– go to rot. Opal knows better than to mess with haunted houses or brooding men, but an unexpected job offer might be a chance to get her brother out of Eden. Too quickly, though, Starling House starts to feel dangerously like something she’s never had: a home. As sinister forces converge on Starling House, Opal and Arthur are going to have to make a dire choice: to dig up the buried secrets of the past and confront their own fears, or let Eden be taken over by literal nightmares. If Opal wants a home, she’ll have to fight for it.
“Making It So”
Nonfiction: “Making It So: A Memoir” by Patrick Stewart
From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life– from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim– proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.
Youth: “Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher’s Pet (The Graphic Novel)” adaptation by Nicole Andelfinger
“Teacher’s Pet”
It’s Elizabeth’s turn in the spotlight. But does Jessica deserve it more? Jessica knows she’s the better dancer– even their teacher seriously favors Elizabeth! No matter how perfectly Jessica dances, no one notices. Could her sister really get the starring role instead of her? With Jessica’s attitude rapidly souring, what happens when Elizabeth realizes that her sister might actually be right? –Back cover.
