Not All That Glitters is a stunning and sensuous debut that explores the familiar search for love and approval, one that gracefully toes the line between the modern and the conservative, the proud and the shameful, the provocative and the intimate.
In a small Soviet town, ninth-grader Seva Temkin finds solace in his friendship with Zhenya Smirnov. Gradually, he realizes his feelings for Zhenya have become complicated. Grappling with hidden emotions and societal norms, Seva withdraws into his art, straining the boys' bond. Just as they prepare to confront their truths, an unexpected event forces Seva to retreat.
A young woman falls for an older married man in this heart-wrenching debut novel. Only a shocking and sobering decision can help her break away from her and Daniel’s cycle. Will she have enough strength to make it?
Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Oliver reluctantly agrees to attend a poetry reading, and on the way a stranger asks him for a light. She is Alex, who is also the poet, and soon after the performance she and Oliver embark on a whirlwind romance. But an ever-present cast of meddling friends stir up tensions that risk coming to a head. Kirkus Reviews Verdict: GET IT!
May the poetry in this book serve as a reminder to be present—here and now.
Use meditation and mindfulness as tools to fully embrace this earthly experience.
Be aware of your mind, body, and spirit in each moment.
Root yourself through grounding techniques and cleanse your physical body of impurities.
Spend time in nature and connect to its divinity.
A heartwarming story of Poseidon, a thoroughbred show jumper and Axel, an artist painter and a horse whisperer. “Rise to the Horizon" is not merely a story about a man saving a horse; it is a celebration of the resilience of the human spirit and the extraordinary healing power of love.
