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Ernest HemingwayDiscover the profound narrative of Ernest Hemingway in Verna Kale's insightful book, a modern exploration of this iconic American writer's life and legacy. Published in 2016 by Reaktion Books, this compelling biography delves deep into Hemingway's multifaceted existence, from his vibrant years as a war volunteer in World War I to his status as a literary celebrity. Kale challenges long held myths about the author, bringing forth a fresh perspective on
Discover the profound narrative of Ernest Hemingway in Verna Kale's insightful book, a modern exploration of this iconic American writer's life and legacy. Published in 2016 by Reaktion Books, this compelling biography delves deep into Hemingway's multifaceted existence, from his vibrant years as a war volunteer in World War I to his status as a literary celebrity. Kale challenges long-held myths about the author, bringing forth a fresh perspective on his relationships, particularly with his four wives, and the impact of fame on his creative genius. Journey through Hemingway's evolution, including his formative years in 1920s Paris, where he honed his craft amid fellow expatriates, and his struggle as he attempted to create an unparalleled masterwork that would redefine the American novel. This biography also examines the effects of a strenuous lifestyle on Hemingway's health and sanity, revealing the poignant tale of a man who wrestled with tradition while battling personal demons. Ideal for fans of classic literature and those seeking to understand the complexities of Hemingway's character and work, this book is an essential addition to your collection. Dive into the trials and triumphs of Ernest Hemingway and gain new insights into the life of one of the 20th century's most celebrated authors.Shipping Notes
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★★★★★ 5
Brilliant
Format: Hardcover
The First State of Being is a brilliant, highly readable middle grade book from the QUEEN of character-driven middle grade literature. This expansive sci-fi feels at once introspective and cinematic, leaping off the page like something made for a movie. This book will help young people and all readers reflect on our past and future as a human community, especially in terms of health advances, animal extinction, and the potential for technological development. It also highlights the love and fight in a mother and the need to view life through a positive lens by focusing most on the present, not our past or future.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Which Came First?
Format: Hardcover
Of course this won the Newberry award. From the first word, it reminded me of Donna Barba Higuera's The Last Cuentista. A plot so different and imaginative that you wonder how anyone could have thought of it and then carried it out. It's a story of a young boy who is trying to take care of the single mother who seems unable to take care of the family, through no fault of her own. It's a sci-fi fantasy. And it's a story of taking care of each other. At the totally satisfying end I found myself wondering about the chicken and the egg. Thinking I may have to read this one again to see if I can figure it out.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Choice
Format: Hardcover
Excellent YA / SCI-FI novel. Pretty well captures the spirit of a 12-year-old boy.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Well-written, twisty novel for middle school children
Format: Kindle
This is Kelly’s second Newbery Medal, the first being for *Hello, Universe* in 2018. Both are well-written novels for middle-grade children and should have a lot of appeal for that age.
It's the year 1999, early fall, an apartment complex in Delaware. 12-year-old Michael is worried that the Y2K bug will cause the collapse of civilization on January 1, 2000. He has been stealing cans of food to create an emergency stash under his bed. He has started a new school, and his only friends are the apartment complex maintenance man and his high-school-age after-school babysitter, Gibby. Michael’s father is dead, and his mother works long hours to make ends meet.
One day a strange kid shows up in the complex, dressed in unusual clothing and asking odd questions like, “What year is this?” It doesn’t take an experienced science fiction reader to suspect that this kid, Ridge, is from the future. He is interested in observing late 20th Century American culture. But he also wants Michael and Gibby to help him figure out how to get back to the future without interfering with the past and thus changing his own timeline. The 1999 part of the story is interspersed with notes about the future and the panicked dialog of Ridge’s family as they try to investigate what happened to him.
It probably doesn’t have many new ideas for adult readers, but it will be surprising and exciting for readers ages 12 and up
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2025
★★★★★ 5
MUST READ!
Format: Hardcover
The First State of Being is set in 1999 during the uncertainty of Y2k. Michael Rosario doesn't have any friends, unless you count Mr. Mosley, the maintenance man in his apartment building, and his babysitter Gibby. Michael worries a lot about the future, his mom, and just about everything else. So when a mysterious teenager (Ridge) shows up near his apartment complex one day, and says he's from the future, Michael is determined to find out what's to become of the world when the year 2000 is here. Will Ridge be able to calm Michael's fears?
Fans of A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga will love this story about family, friendship, time travel, and facing one's fears. Erin Entrada Kelly's voice makes this novel a must read. It's amazing!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024