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Moth; or how I came to be with you again

Author : Thomas Heise

Publisher : Sarabande Books

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 17,56 MB

Release : 2013-06-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1936747561

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"A deeply melancholic and moving work of art."—Carole Maso Every writer is a man or woman resuscitated, brought back for a little while before being dismissed. While I was hovering in bed barely asleep, my father would sneak in to check on me. Sometimes he came in the shape of a stranger, but his black eyes with a mark of sorrow never changed. When I was younger I could run so fast my shadow would fly off me. I would leave it behind in the city where I was born. There was no city, only my mother's arms. Dear grief, hermetic as a goat's skull. The future where you are, but how to get there except waiting another year. The narrator in Thomas Heise's adventurous novel tries to fuse together his present and past, abandonment by his parents, childhood in an orphanage, and a strong sense of disconnection from his adult life. The story is written in columnar, densely lyrical sections, looping and vertiginously dropping into the speaker's past, across several cities in Europe. W.G. Sebald, Samuel Beckett, and Michelangelo Antonioni's films come to mind, especially L'Avventura and Red Desert. Heise's language is precise (dirigibles "no larger than a fennel seed") and his lush, unfolding sentences offer a great, gorgeous pleasure. Moth is a haunting, one-of-a-kind novel that will stay with the reader for a long, long time. Thomas Heise is the author of Horror Vacui: Poems and Urban Underworlds: A Geography of Twentieth-Century American Literature and Culture. He teaches at McGill University.



Me (Moth)

Author : Amber McBride

Publisher : Feiwel & Friends

Page : 242 pages

File Size : 25,13 MB

Release : 2021-08-17

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 1250780373

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FINALIST FOR THE 2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S LITERATURE A debut YA novel-in-verse by Amber McBride, Me (Moth) is about a teen girl who is grieving the deaths of her family, and a teen boy who crosses her path. Moth has lost her family in an accident. Though she lives with her aunt, she feels alone and uprooted. Until she meets Sani, a boy who is also searching for his roots. If he knows more about where he comes from, maybe he’ll be able to understand his ongoing depression. And if Moth can help him feel grounded, then perhaps she too will discover the history she carries in her bones. Moth and Sani take a road trip that has them chasing ghosts and searching for ancestors. The way each moves forward is surprising, powerful, and unforgettable. Here is an exquisite and uplifting novel about identity, first love, and the ways that our memories and our roots steer us through the universe.



Honku

Author : Aaron Naparstek

Publisher :

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 41,92 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Humor

ISBN : 9781400060269

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How many times this week has your morning commute, or just plain driving to the grocery store, turned into a road-rage-inducing nightmare? A soccer mom steals your parking spot. A cell-phone guy cuts you off on the freeway. A student driver nearly rear-ends you at the mall. Take heart. Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage is all you need to lower your blood pressure and make you forget that jerk in the yellow SUV. A collection of more than one hundred very funny haiku (or honku), this book shines its brights on the dark side of America's car culture. Distilling the daily horrors of driving, parking, and ordering from the drive-through into a time-honored and respected verse form, Honku transforms annoying moments behind the wheel into the stuff of poetry and will leave you in a state of enlightenment and bliss. Well, at the very least it'll make you laugh. A diverting read that may inspire you to pen your own haiku, Honku is the perfect fit for the glove compartment, to be pored over while you're stalled in traffic on the interstate.



Moth to a Flame

Author : Ashley Antoinette

Publisher : Urban Books

Page : 448 pages

File Size : 28,61 MB

Release : 2012-01-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1599832577

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In the little city of Flint, MI, the good die young and the people left standing are the grimiest of characters. With reign over the city's drug trade, Benjamin Atkins made sure that his precious daughter, Raven, was secluded from the grit that the city had to offer. But when Raven's young heart gets claimed by Mizan, a stick-up kid in search of a come-up, there's nothing Benjamin can do about losing her to the streets. She chooses love over loyalty and runs off with Mizan, but her new role as wifey soon proves to be more than she can handle. Puppy love always feels right, but things turn stale, and she soon finds that everyone she loves has disappeared. All she has is Mizan, but when hugs and kisses turn to bloody lips and black eyes, she realizes that Mizan is not who she thought he was. Raven becomes desperate for a way out, but this time, Daddy can't save her. Every time she finds the courage to leave, fear convinces her to stay. Like a moth to a flame, Raven is drawn to Mizan, even though she knows he'll be the death of her. When the hood life she chose becomes unbearable and the only way out is in a coffin, what will she do?



Moth and Spark

Author : Anne Leonard

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 385 pages

File Size : 11,35 MB

Release : 2014-12-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0143126210

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A prince with a quest, a beautiful commoner with mysterious powers, and dragons who demand to be freed—at any cost Filled with the potent mix of the supernatural and romance that made A Discovery of Witches a runaway success, Moth and Spark introduces readers to a vibrant world—and a love story they won’t soon forget. Prince Corin has been chosen to free the dragons from their bondage to the power Mycenean Empire, but dragons aren’t big on directions. They have given him some of their power, but none of their knowledge. No one, not the dragons nor their riders, is even sure what keeps the dragons in the Empire’s control. Tam, sensible daughter of a well-respected doctor, had no idea before she arrived in Caithenor that she is a Seer, gifted with visions. When the two run into each other (quite literally) in the library, sparks fly and Corin impulsively asks Tam to dinner. But it’s not all happily ever after. Never mind that the prince isn’t allowed to marry a commoner: war is coming. Torn between his quest to free the dragons and his duty to his country, Tam and Corin must both figure out how to master their powers in order to save Caithen. With a little help from a village of secret wizards and rogue dragonrider, they just might pull it off.



The Moth Presents: All These Wonders

Author : Catherine Burns

Publisher : Crown

Page : 354 pages

File Size : 30,30 MB

Release : 2017-03-21

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 1101904410

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“Wonderful." —Michiko Kakutani, New York Times Celebrating the 20th anniversary of storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stages Carefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, All These Wonders features voices both familiar and new. Alongside Meg Wolitzer, John Turturro, and Tig Notaro, readers will encounter: an astronomer gazing at the surface of Pluto for the first time, an Afghan refugee learning how much her father sacrificed to save their family, a hip-hop star coming to terms with being a “one-hit wonder,” a young female spy risking everything as part of Churchill’s “secret army” during World War II, and more. High-school student and neuroscientist alike, the storytellers share their ventures into uncharted territory—and how their lives were changed indelibly by what they discovered there. With passion, and humor, they encourage us all to be more open, vulnerable, and alive.



The Moth's Flame

Author : Diane Simmons

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 38,52 MB

Release : 2011-12-30

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1468505203

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The Moths Flame is about a woman who fell madly in love with the perfect guy; until he no longer became what the doctor ordered. As time went on her better half began to use drugs and become abusive in ways unspeakable. Could the emotional, physical and mental damage that eroded after years of good times cause one to murder her husband? It's a mystery one would have to read from beginning to end!



The Black Moth

Author : Georgette Heyer

Publisher : Graphic Arts Books

Page : 231 pages

File Size : 12,2 MB

Release : 2021-02-23

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1513276921

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The Black Moth (1921) is a historical romance novel by Georgette Heyer. Initially devised as a series of stories for her younger brother Boris, who suffered from hemophilia, The Black Moth became Heyer’s debut novel following its discovery by her father, who recognized its merits and sought publication. Published in Britain and the United States, The Black Moth was a commercial success that launched the career of one of twentieth-century England’s most popular writers of fiction. Set during the Georgian era of the 1750s, the story follows Lord Jack Carstares, a disgraced nobleman who turns to a life of crime after taking the blame for his brother’s persistent dishonesty at cards. Branded a cheater and a thief, Jack briefly flees England before returning under the name of Sir Anthony Ferndale. Forced into the shadows, he becomes a highwayman notorious for robbing the carriages of the rich. Following his father’s death and his brother’s ascent to the head of the family estate, Jack is caught while robbing the carriage of a man who turns out to be Miles O’Hara, an old friend and Justice of the Peace. Arrested, Jack is forced to reveal his identity, and is promptly forgiven. Retaining his disguise and unready to rejoin the social life of England’s elite, Jack becomes embroiled in a scandal involving the abduction of Miss Diana Beauleigh, whom he rescues from the wicked Duke of Andover. Unable to remain anonymous for much longer, Jack is pulled by his innate goodness toward the friends and family he has long since left behind, allowing him one last chance at redemption. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Georgette Heyer’s The Black Moth is a classic work of English historical romance reimagined for modern readers.



The Moth Girl

Author : Heather Kamins

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 28,96 MB

Release : 2022-03-08

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0593109368

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Flying doesn’t always mean freedom. Anna is a regular teenaged girl. She runs track with her best friend, gets good grades, and sometimes drinks beer at parties. But one day at track practice, Anna falls unconscious . . . but instead of falling down, she falls up, defying gravity in the disturbing first symptom of a mysterious disease. This begins a series of trips to the hospital that soon become Anna’s norm. She’s diagnosed with lepidopsy: a rare illness that causes symptoms reminiscent of moths: floating, attraction to light, a craving for sugar, and for an unlucky few, more dangerous physical manifestations. Anna’s world is turned upside down, and as she learns to cope with her illness, she finds herself drifting further and further away from her former life. Her friends don’t seem to understand, running track is out of the question, and the other kids at the disease clinic she attends once a week are a cruel reminder that things will never be the same. From debut author Heather Kamins comes a beautiful and evocative story about one girl’s journey of choosing who she wants to be--in a life she never planned for.



Crystal Moth Conspiracy

Author : Konn Lavery

Publisher : Konn Lavery

Page : 769 pages

File Size : 28,40 MB

Release : 2023-06-20

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1990542050

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She is hellbent on revenge. A fallen angel is her target. Outlaw Lola Cabello uncovers a dark magic from the old world. The violent Crystal Moths murdered her loved ones. She needs retribution and allies with the last nymph, Synarion. As a guardian of Mother Nature, he wants diplomacy. She longs to eradicate and expose the Moths, pushing their allegiance to the edge. Can she trust him? Her undercover reporting training gives a technological edge, descending her into an escalating scheme of reptilian drug lords led by the fallen angel Mastema. They know she is after them and the gangsters send their hell-born assassin, Scalebane, to silence her. Unlock the mystery of the past. Evil, magical creatures, fast-paced action, tension, and twists are in this gritty multi-award-winning novel. Vampires, talking plants, and demons won’t get in Lola’s way. Ash is the name of the game and she fixates on the drug’s power, damaging her mental and physical state. Lead Detective Iglesias closes in on her. He fears he is the last clean cop. They control the media. The forgotten will rise. Recognition: ● GOLD Medal in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards 2023 Fantasy/Contemporary Category ● FIRST Place Award in Firebird Book Awards Weird Book Genre, Cross Genre, and Dark Fantasy ● Second Place The Book Fest 2023 Award Fiction > Supernatural – Magic ● Silver Medal in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards ● Bronze Medal in The Global Book Awards 2023 Magical Realism Category ● Finalist in The Independent Author Network 2023 Book of the Year Awards in Fantasy and Paranormal/Supernatural Categories ● Finalist in the Readers' Favorite 2023 Supernatural Category ● Finalist in the 2023 N. N. Light Book Awards Dark Fantasy Category ● Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Indies Today Award Praise for Crystal Moth Conspiracy "...I had to know what happened next to the colorful cast of characters. Reading this book is like binging Narcos on Netflix, mixed with the vibes of The 5th Element movie and dusted with paranormal creatures. There is something to love for everyone." ★★★★★ N. N. Light's Book Heaven "Crystal Moth Conspiracy: Ash Born Book One by Konn Lavery follows an action-packed quest for revenge and balance in a world rife with gradually unraveling secrets about the past and the supernatural realms... Ultimately, Crystal Moth Conspiracy is a masterpiece. Its awe-inspiring worldbuilding and captivating missions are what fantasy fans who love series like Lucifer would find worth obsessing over. " ★★★★★ Readers Favorite "... This author handles the English language in a way that casts a spell of intrigue and horror from page one. ... If you're looking for a standout reading experience, don't miss the genre-bending showpiece." ★★★★★ Reader Views “The Crystal Moth Conspiracy is a tight, quick-paced, and deeply developed tale with plenty of twists to keep you guessing.” ★★★★★ Author Chris Patrick Carolan, Goodreads “…unique world building, fast pace, and a flawed-yet-captivating protagonist, prepare to be engrossed.” ★★★★★ Author Taija Morgan, BookBub "Loving it so far and how it sucks me away from reality. Also love how it takes place in Canada." ★★★★★ Reader Natasha Quantz, Goodreads