Riley: 1167 books

The western American landscape has always had great significance in American thinking, requiring an unlikely union between frontier mythology and the reality of a fragile western environment. Additionally it has borne the burden of being a gendered space, seen by some as the traditional "virgin...

The book begins in a small town setting where aviation has earned a bad name because of an avoidable fatal crash. It is autobiographical only in the sense of the author's progression from non-interest to intense involvement in all aspects of flying. The title "Near Misses" describes close...

Boomer and three friends, Chuck Manoyan, Slicker Mauers, and Babe Brearton want to escape the 1929 Great Depression, so they head west in a used sedan only to discover the predicament is everywhere. The account begins as Boomer Ryan and his pals experience a series of adventures and misadventures throughout...

Dieses Abenteuer ist total abgefahren. Besser als Dumbledore zu retten. Das Leben wäre totlangweilig, wenn es keine coolen Bücher gäbe. Noch besser wäre es allerdings, wenn man der Held aus seiner absoluten Lieblingsreihe sein könnte, über die wirklich jeder spricht. Das weiß niemand besser...

This is a short book of seven of my own favorite prose-poetry works (and a bonus haiku).  Some sound like stories, others like sermons.  In any case, they are all an acquired taste. To me, they really are not that deep and heavy.  To me, these words just represent normal human feelings that...

Christmas classics short stories are a collection of renowned Christmas tales which are admired throughout the world. Start reading to unlock the Christmas magic.

Christmas is the most famous holiday of the year, and the word itself evokes images of Santa Claus, Christmas trees, lights, the baby Jesus, and, of course, presents. Instantly, well known Christmas carols ring in your ears, or maybe you even picture nutcrackers or Scrooge and Tiny Tim. Christmas has...

The Child-World—long and long since lost to view— A Fairy Paradise!— How always fair it was and fresh and new— How every affluent hour heaped heart and eyes With treasures of surprise! Enchantments tangible: The under-brink Of dawns that launched the sight Up seas of gold: The dewdrop on the pink, With all the green earth in it and blue height Of heavens infinite

A bored prince goes seeking entertainment, and finds far more than he expected. First Night turns into a nightmare as the tables are turned on the young man. Erotic Flights of Fantasy are a series of short stories which combine fantasy, horror or science fiction with erotica. Mysterious and magical, erotic and titillating stories for grownups.

The second of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, leading up to one explosive reveal. Think you know what happened at Grace Cahill's funeral? Think again. This top secret report reveals what REALLY occurred on that fateful day. Follow Ian and Natalie Kabra as they travel to Attleboro and discuss their...

In the aftermath of the All Richland Absolute Fighting Championship, Venture Delving is ready to build a new future for himself. But his enemies have plans to destroy his dreams, his friendships, and his hopes for a life with his master’s daughter, Jade Fieldstone—plans not just to thwart him, but to break him.

A brand new holiday adventure from the world of The 39 Clues! The year is 1914 and war is raging in Europe. Eager to win glory for the Lucian branch, sixteen-year-old Rupert Davenport (Ian Kabra's ancestor) sneaks off to France to join the fighting. But the reality of battle is unlike anything Rupert...

The last of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, with an explosive secret revealed! The holidays can be hard for any family, but they're particularly tough for the Cahills. Amy Cahill is exhausted from her training. Dan can't forget the tragedies he witnessed on the Clue hunt. Ian and Natalie Kabra are...

The fourth of seven brand new 39 Clues stories, leading up to one explosive reveal. Ian Kabra has an embarrassing secret. It’s not that he once accidentally ate at Burger King. It’s not that he still has his childhood teddy bear, Mr. Buttons. It’s that he can’t stop thinking about a certain...