Talking Shop

Betjemann (English, Oregon State U.) offers a many-faceted investigation of 19th- and early 20th-century discourse on the subject of craft (rather than labor). His study encompasses early roots in wes

In the late 1890s, Britain was basking in the high noon of empire, albeit with the sobering experience of the Boer War just around the corner. By 1956, the year of the Suez debacle and less than a lif

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HUMANS ARE STARS IN THEIR OWN RIGHT, MIZUKI. EVERY ONE OF THEM.Your NEXT BIG READ if you love BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLDNO.1 BESTSELLER TRANSLATED INTO 20 LANGUAGES‘Lose yourself in a world of talking cats with this cult bestseller’ GLAMOUR‘Feel-good fiction for those needing a redirection’ BOOKLISTUnder a glittering full moon, a Kyoto coffee shop with no fixed location or hours appears only where and when it’s needed. It’s run by talking cats serving the finest teas and coffees, delicious desserts and age-old astrological wisdom.The Full Moon Coffee Shop attracts customers who have lost their way in their life, from a down-on-her-luck screenwriter to a failed video game developer. In the middle of the night, the feline guides will set them on their destined paths…Heartwarming and magical, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP will remind you that it’s never too late to discover your purpose.READERS LOVE IT:‘Perfect for those who want a touch of magic in everyday life’ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐‘A warm hug of a b

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Translated from the Japanese bestseller, a charming and magical novel that reminds us it’s never too late to follow our stars.“Mochizuki dazzles in her beautifully crafted contemporary fantasy debut. . . . This gentle fantasy is not to be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review (Best Books of the Year)In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a glittering Kyoto moon.This particular coffee shop is like no other. It has no fixed location, no fixed hours, and it seemingly appears at random.It’s also run by talking cats.While customers at the Full Moon Coffee Shop partake in cakes and coffees and teas, the cats also consult their star charts, offering cryptic wisdom, and letting them know where their lives veered off course.Every person who visits the shop has been feeling more than

When a young comic shop employee is transformed by mystical blades into a walking talking (slicing & dicing) 90s comic book bad girl, she must quickly learn how to survive the new grotesque world

Professional slackers and best friends KJ and Jasper spend their days talking music and Bukowski outside back of a coffee shop in Vermont. Seventeen-year-old Evan is eking out his summer working at ca

An enchanted pet shop ... a magical cat ... a girl who's about to start the adventure of a lifetime ... a new series for anyone who's ever wanted a talking pet!Lottie thinks that anything would be bet

From Jerry’s kitchen to Monk’s café, food is central to many of Seinfeld’s most memorable moments, and this official cookbook teaches fans to prepare favorite dishes from the show right in their own homes!Stash the takeout menus and cancel reservations at Mendy’s, it’s time to stay in for a taste of New York City as only Seinfeld: The Official Cookbook can deliver in this collection of more than 60 recipes inspired by the hit ‘90s sitcom.For a show about “nothing” one constant throughout Seinfeld’s nine seasons is food! Jerry, Elaine, Kramer, George, and the whole gang are always talking about food, shopping for food, or grabbing a bite in Monk’s coffee shop! There are contemplations on the black and white cookie, the Big Salad, proper (or improper) shrimp cocktail etiquette, an irresistible soup stand, lobster revenge omelets, the proper ranking of babka varieties, mouthwatering mackinaw peaches, and so much more. Now these culinary comedy classics are celebrated with a variety of rec

Grandpa used to say it all the time: books have tremendous power. But what is that power really?Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse.After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone . . .The Cat Who Saved Books is a heart-warming story about finding courage, caring for others – and the tremendo

The Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author tells the moving story of the friendship between a young white boy and a Black WWII veteran who has recently returned to the unwelcoming Jim Crow South.On Gabriel's twelfth birthday, he gets a new bike--and is so excited that he accidentally rides it right into the path of a car. Fortunately, a Black man named Meriwether pushes him out of the way just in time, and fixes his damaged bike. As a thank you, Gabriel gets him a job at his dad's auto shop. Gabriel's dad hires him with some hesitation, however, anticipating trouble with the other mechanic, who makes no secret of his racist opinions. Gabriel and Meriwether become friends, and Gabriel learns that Meriwether drove a tank in the Army's all-Black 761st Tank Battalion in WWII. Meriwether is proud of his service, but has to keep it a secret because talking about it could be dangerous. Sadly, danger finds Meriwether, anyway, when his family receives a frightening thr

《New York Times》暢銷作家Jordan Ifueko首部中階小說，將舞台設在光鮮卻失序的未來洛杉磯。本書描寫十三歲的Valentine為尋找失蹤的姊姊Mango，循著神祕簡訊來到一間波霸奶茶店，卻意外被捲入「Genie Realm」。在那裡，孩子化身為「genies」，透過實現願望為掌控Gloss Angeles的巨型企業Trio Trust提供能量。若想回到現實、救回姊姊，她只能參加殘酷的Genie Game，在願望競賽中以智慧與膽識爭取勝利。隨著排名攀升，閃亮舞台下的黑暗逐漸浮現。本書節奏明快，融合奇幻、企業陰謀與姊妹情誼，既具娛樂張力，也帶出對權力與公平的思索，是一部兼具想像力與思辨性的成長故事。From New York Tim es bestselling author Jordan Ifueko comes a dazzling middle-grade debut set in a glitzy, dystopian Los Angeles where a girl mustcompete in a magical competition to rescue her forgotten sister - armed only with her brain, her boldness and a talking boba shop.One wish could change everything. But what if the game is rigged? Thirteen-year-old Valentine Adesanya is desperate to find her missing big sister, Mango. So w hen a mysterious text from Mango leads her to a boba shop, Valentine follow s. But w hen she arrives, instead of finding her sister, she's pulled into the Genie Realm, a magical w orld w here kids become 'genies' and grant w ishes to pow er the Trio Tr

I opened the door to the sex shop and found my mother standing in front of the display case talking to a tall salesman wearing a leather harness, jock strap and a dog collar. The first thought was, “