Home Before Dark

Hachette UK. 2020

'Clever, twisty, and altogether spine-chilling. . . . [A] deliciously terrifying story. . . .You'll want to read this one after dark, ideally with the wind whistling in the eaves and a window banging somewhere just out of reach. But keep the light switch handy. You just might need it' Ruth Ware, Book of the Month What was it like? Living in that house. Maggie Holt is used to such questions. Twenty-five years ago, she and her parents, Ewan and Jess, moved into a rambling Victorian estate...

A Voyage Up the River Amazon

London : J. Murray. 2021

William H. Edwards (1822-1909) was an American entomologist and naturalist whose work made a significant contribution to scientific study. First published in 1847, this is Edwards' personal account of his famous expedition to the Amazon basin. It relates his voyage from New York, short residence in the city of Pará and exploration of the local jungle. An expert observer, Edwards describes in fascinating detail the animals, plants and geography of the region, communicating his delight at each...

A Voyage Up the River Amazon, Including a Residence at Pará

Not Always Home Before Dark

Bestselling author Brooke Newman tells the engaging story of a pooch named Cajun, found in 2005 wandering the flooded streets of St. Bernard Parish during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The Amazon