Books with author Kevin Berry

One of The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2019 Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, Lit Hub, The Millions, The Paris Review, and NPR No. 1 Irish Times BestsellerLonglisted for The Booker Prize From the acclaimed author of the international sensations City of Bohane and Beatlebone, a striking and gorgeous new novel of two aging criminals at the tail ends of their damage-filled careers. A superbly melancholic melody of a novel full of beautiful phrases and terrible men.In the dark waiting room of the ferry terminal in the sketchy Spanish port of Algeciras, two aging Irishmen -- Maurice Hearne and Charlie Redmond, longtime partners in the lucrative and dangerous enterprise of smuggling drugs -- sit at night, none too patiently. It is October 23, 2018, and they are expecting Maurice's estranged daughter, Dilly, to either arrive on a boat coming from Tangier or depart on one heading there. This nocturnal vigil will initiate an extraordinary journey back in time to excavate their shared history of violence, romance, mutual betrayals and serial exiles, rendered with the dark humor and the hardboiled Hibernian lyricism that have made Kevin Barry one of the most striking and admired fiction writers at work today.

One of The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2019 Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, Lit Hub, The Millions, The Paris Review, and NPR No. 1 Irish Times BestsellerLonglisted for The Booker Prize From the acclaimed author of the international sensations City of Bohane and Beatlebone, a striking and gorgeous new novel of two aging criminals at the tail ends of their damage-filled careers. A superbly melancholic melody of a novel full of beautiful phrases and terrible men.In the dark waiting room of the ferry terminal in the sketchy Spanish port of Algeciras, two aging Irishmen -- Maurice Hearne and Charlie Redmond, longtime partners in the lucrative and dangerous enterprise of smuggling drugs -- sit at night, none too patiently. It is October 23, 2018, and they are expecting Maurice's estranged daughter, Dilly, to either arrive on a boat coming from Tangier or depart on one heading there. This nocturnal vigil will initiate an extraordinary journey back in time to excavate their shared history of violence, romance, mutual betrayals and serial exiles, rendered with the dark humor and the hardboiled Hibernian lyricism that have made Kevin Barry one of the most striking and admired fiction writers at work today.

A hilarious new chapter book series from the bestselling author/illustrator of I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN.Blizz Richards is a great guy, a caring boss, and a loyal friend. Oh, yeah...he's also a yeti! He's made it his life's mission to study cryptids like him, hidden animals who have taken a powerful oath to never be seen by the outside world. So when a photo of Cousin Brian becomes a media sensation, Brian can't handle the guilt and disappears. But it's time for the annual Bigfoot family reunion, and it won't be the same without him. Luckily, Blizz and his devoted team are on the case. Can they find their furry friend before their secret gets out for good?In Kevin Sherry's hilarious new illustrated series, you'll meet a wide array of weird and wacky cryptids, from goblins and Goatman to skunk apes and Sasquatch--animals that you don't believe exist. And it's up to Blizz to keep it that way!

Blizz Richards and his band of wacky cryptids are back for another illustrated adventure!Everyone thinks the Loch Ness monster is one-of-a-kind. But that just means Nessie's lonely. And only yeti Blizz Richards and his team of cryptozoologists can help her find a friend just like her. With a little help from a time-traveling leprechaun, the gang travels back 65 million years to the age of dinosaurs to begin the search.But they aren't ready for the dangers that wait for them: monstrously mean dinos. Giants with razor-sharp teeth. Terrifyingly cute little kitties. Can Blizz keep his team safe, or will they have to sacrifice everything to help Nessie find a friend?

"This book is going to make you laugh and cringe and hyperventilate and feel joy and sorrow all in a short amount of time, but it’s going to live in your heart for a long time." - My Book Addiction"There were so many laugh-out loud portions of this book... There were so many things that made this novel quirky and fun... At the same time, parts were absolutely heartbreaking..." - Becky on Books"Every now and then a book comes along that makes you want to cheer, hug, and cry all at once. STIM is such a book. Here Kevin Berry has created a masterpiece which I hope will take the world by the lapels and shake it about a bit... A beautifully written, stark glimpse into the mind of someone with Aspergers, this book should be automatic mandatory reading for everyone, but especially for those who know anyone with autism of any form." - Only God Writes TreesRobert experiences the world differently to 99% of the population. He has Asperger's Syndrome. He struggles to accept himself, tries to understand others – but can't – and find a girlfriend. Especially find a girlfriend – he's decided it's his special project for the year. Accompanied by his quirky flatmates, Chloe (who also has Asperger's and mental illness, amongst other things), Stef (who hasn't, but doesn't mind) and their oddly-named kitten, Robert endures a myriad of awkward moments in his quest to meet a nice, normal girl ... and not even a major earthquake will stop him."Remarkably, what struck me the most about Stim was that it narrates Robert’s story with a depth and clarity that can rival most books of the same genre out there. Stim has that quietly profound quality that I can’t help but admire." - Between The Pages"Stim is one of the most honest, humorous and realistic coming of age stories I have ever read." - The Suburban Eclectic Review

In 2065, The Patrons control everything—and everyone. Maddie McLeod is a Creative, tasked by her Patron to develop a teleportation device. With help from her brilliant daughter, Cassie, she must succeed before Cassie's 18th birthday when Maddie's Patron will decide on Cassie's future—or if she even has one.But with Cassie’s behaviour unravelling, Maddie's experiments failing, and The Patron becoming more and more threatening, things look hopeless. Desperation drives Maddie to make an ally of a mysterious character known as the Blacksmith, a dangerous figure from society’s downtrodden Underclass. As Maddie faces the most difficult situation of her life, the Blacksmith helps her see the world as it really is, but will Maddie also see a way to make the teleporter work?

Watch your step, this book doesn't play straight! If you’re the sort of person who needs predictability then pick up another book, curl up and enjoy it. This book won’t mind. But if you’d like to take an active part in a book then stick around. You might be just the reader it has been waiting for.Interactive fiction for ages 10 to 12Join a crazy movie set. Will you make movie magic or a fatal flop? In this adventure every decision YOU make changes the story.Have you read all these 'You Say Which Way' adventures?Isle of Swimming CatsDinosaur CanyonDragons RealmDungeon of DoomSecrets of the Singing CaveDeadline DeliveryMystic PortalStranded StarshipOnce Upon an IslandIn the Magician's HousePirate IslandLost in Lion CountryBetween the StarsMovie Mystery MadnessSecrets of Glass MountainVolcano of FireDanger on Dolphin IslandMissing Cat MysteryDuel at DawnIsland of GiantsThe Sorcerer's Maze - Adventure QuizThe Sorcerer's Maze - Jungle TrekThe Sorcerer's Maze - Time MachineOr check out the You Say Which Way sets and save.Four You Say Which Way AdventuresThree You Say Which Way Adventures4 More You Say Which Way AdventuresSci Fi Two Book BundleBest of You Say Which WayThe Sorcerer's Maze CollectionThree Animal AdventuresPast Present Future 3 in 1The You Say Which Way Collection

Blizz Richards and his band of wacky cryptids are back for a third illustrated adventure from bestselling author Kevin Sherry!Something smells fishy in the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. The merfolk claim the mighty kraken is attacking their city and threatening their safety. They have called yeti Blizz Richards and his team of cryptozoologists to track and capture the beast. But something about their story isn't holding water...To find the kraken and get some answers, Blizz and the gang will have to face man-eating sharks, powerful magic crystals, giant crabs, and find a long lost hero in the furthest reaches of the deep.

Now everyone's favorite squid is just the right size for babies and toddlersKevin Sherry's unabashed squid may be the biggest thing in this catalog, but he's not too big for even the littlest kids to love. As the hubristic squid goes about bragging, babies and toddlers will get an eyeful of undersea life—from shrimp and jellyfish to turtles and more. With its snappy text and bright, bold artwork, this winning modern classic is guaranteed to have even the youngest of readers grabbing at pages and laughing along.

Watch your step, this book doesn't play straight!Interactive fiction for ages 10 to 12You’re a smart kid with no future until you win a competition to become a scientist’s apprentice and work on super-advanced secret projects. Every choice you make changes the story in this interactive adventure. There are many ways to succeed, and even more ways to come to a sticky end. Oh… and watch out for guardbots. They might be a bit dim but they never give up on a chase!

Set of three 'You Say Which Way' middle grade adventures. Go to the past and become a musketeer in France. Stay in the present, join a movie crew and solve a mystery or, take off into the future on a space ship. Interactive fiction for ages 10 - 12.'You Say Which Way' books can be read in any order. And the big list of choices makes it easy to find story lines you haven't read yet. Have you read all these 'You Say Which Way' adventures?Dinosaur CanyonDragons RealmDungeon of DoomSecrets of the Singing CaveDeadline DeliveryMystic PortalStranded StarshipOnce Upon an IslandIn the Magician's HousePirate IslandLost in Lion CountryBetween the StarsMovie Mystery MadnessSecrets of Glass MountainVolcano of FireDanger on Dolphin IslandMissing Cat MysteryDuel at DawnIsland of GiantsThe Sorcerer's Maze - Adventure QuizThe Sorcerer's Maze - Jungle TrekThe Sorcerer's Maze - Time MachineOr check out the You Say Which Way sets and save.Four You Say Which Way AdventuresThree You Say Which Way Adventures4 More You Say Which Way AdventuresSci Fi Two Book BundleBest of You Say Which WayThe Sorcerer's Maze CollectionThree Animal AdventuresPast Present Future 3 in 1The You Say Which Way Collection

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