How Festive the Ambulance

2016-05-07 Poetry

Author : Kim Fu
Release : 2016-05-07
Genre : Poetry
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Book Rating : 643/5 ( reviews)

Book Synopsis How Festive the Ambulance by : Kim Fu

Download or read book How Festive the Ambulance written by Kim Fu. This book was released on 2016-05-07. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this debut poetry collection by award-winning author Kim Fu, incantations, mythical creatures and extreme violence illuminate small scenes of domestic life and the banal tragedies of modern love and modern death. A sharp edge of humour slices through Fu's poetry, drawing attention to the distance between contemporary existence and the basic facts of life: “In the classrooms of tomorrow, starved youth will be asked to imagine a culture that kept thin pamphlets of poetry pinned to a metal box full of food, who honoured their gods of plenty by describing ingredients in lush language." Alternating between incisive wit and dark beauty, Fu brings the rich symbolism of fairy tales to bear on our image-obsessed age. From “The Unicorn Princess": “She applies gold spray paint to her horn each morning, / hoping to imitate the brass tusks / on the unicorns skewered to the carousel, / their brittle, painted smiles, harnesses / embedded in their backs and shellacked to high gloss." These poems are utterly of-the-moment, capturing the rage, irony and isolation of the era we live in.

Festive

2023 Fiction

Author : Shelley Munro
Release : 2023
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 016/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Festive written by Shelley Munro. This book was released on 2023. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here comes Santa Claus… When Evie Johnson’s ex turns into a scary and persistent stalker, she flees to small-town Sloan to protect herself. The people might be friendly, but her new, unusual occupation pushes Evie way past her comfort level, and her days are full of office duties, wide eyes, and flushed cheeks. Billionaire businessman Gray Te Whare recognizes grandmotherly meddling when it stares him in the face. And okay, he’s not the real Santa, but he did have a plausible reason for breaking into the pretty newcomer’s house. Gray and Evie are tossed together for all the wrong reasons. Still, the more time they spend together, the more the pair realize togetherness and the Christmas spirit are necessary for a happily ever after, and yeah, they’re not saying this bit aloud—sometimes grandmothers know best. Contains a heroine in peril with stalker trouble, a gorgeous bachelor billionaire, a determined grandmother matchmaker, and a small-town condom company where talk is frank and sometimes embarrassing but loads of fun. Enjoy your festive visit and celebrate Christmas the New Zealand way.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas

2014-10-06 Fiction

Author : Lisa Dickenson
Release : 2014-10-06
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 307/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Twelve Dates of Christmas written by Lisa Dickenson. This book was released on 2014-10-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to fall in love this Christmas with the ultimate festive romance . . . 'A perfect Christmas treat' MIRANDA DICKINSON 'Sprinkled with humour, warmth and, of course, Christmas magic' CATHY BRAMLEY *WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD* Claudia is thirty and fearing her romance with long-term love Seth has lost its spark. Determined to rediscover the magic they once had, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life - and Christmas - alone. But being alone doesn't mean she has to be miserable. Familiarising herself with long-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised sexy underwear, Claudia decides to fill up her Christmas with dates. And with best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia feels ready to face anything life can throw at her. One thing's for sure, this year Christmas is going to be very different . . . Filled with Christmas sparkle, butterflies-in-your-stomach romance and a LOT of humour, The Twelve Dates of Christmas is the perfect festive romance to settle down with this winter. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swan and Cathy Bramley. PRAISE FOR LISA DICKENSON: 'A very funny and touching tale' HEAT magazine 'A fun and festive sweet treat of a book' ALI MCNAMARA 'You need to read this romcom! Fun, flirty and funny' FABULOUS magazine 'A fun, flirty festive read full of Christmas sparkle and romance' JO THOMAS

A Christmas to Remember

2020-10-29 Fiction

Author : Anton Du Beke
Release : 2020-10-29
Genre : Fiction
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Book Rating : 980/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book A Christmas to Remember written by Anton Du Beke. This book was released on 2020-10-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are cordially invited to the wedding of the year! London, 1938. As the festive season approaches at the luxurious Buckingham Hotel, romance is in the air. The hotel staff are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime event - the marriage of chambermaid Nancy Nettleton to debonair demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise. As wreaths are hung and carols are sung, life at the hotel is busier than ever. Guests arrive from around the world, seeking comfort, relaxation and refuge as tensions build across Europe and whispered rumours of war grow louder. Behind the scenes, the staff work tirelessly, ensuring the smooth operation of the hotel, not only keeping the confidences of their guests, but also protecting their own secrets . . . As Raymond takes Nancy in his arms for their first dance, one thing is certain - this will be a Christmas to remember. Be swept away by the new breath-taking romantic novel from Sunday Times bestselling author and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke. "A novel that's like a hug!" Phillip Schofield

The Malahat Review

2017 American literature

Author :
Release : 2017
Genre : American literature
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Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)

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