Pixelscroll Daily Deals for Monday, 12/31/2012
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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Quirk Books
Genre(s): Teens, Horror, Mysteries, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Mysteries & Thrillers
Rating: 4.1 – {1,195 Reviews}
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mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. And a strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children who once lived here–one of whom was his own grandfather–were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a desolate island for good reason. And somehow–impossible though it seems–they may still be alive.
A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
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Agincourt: A Novel
Bernard Cornwell
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, British, Historical, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction
Rating: 4.1 – {188 Reviews}
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The greatest writer of historical adventures today” (Washington Post) tackles his richest, most thrilling subject yet—the heroic tale of Agincourt.
Young Nicholas Hook is dogged by a cursed past—haunted by what he has failed to do and banished for what he has done. A wanted man in England, he is driven to fight as a mercenary archer in France, where he finds two things he can love: his instincts as a fighting man, and a girl in trouble. Together they survive the notorious massacre at Soissons, an event that shocks all Christendom. With no options left, Hook heads home to England, where his capture means certain death. Instead he is discovered by the young King of England—Henry V himself—and by royal command he takes up the longbow again and dons the cross of Saint George. Hook returns to France as part of the superb army Henry leads in his quest to claim the French crown. But after the English campaign suffers devastating early losses, it becomes clear that Hook and his fellow archers are their king’s last resort in a desperate fight against an enemy more daunting than they could ever have imagined.
One of the most dramatic victories in British history, the battle of Agincourt—immortalized by Shakespeare in Henry V—pitted undermanned and overwhelmed English forces against a French army determined to keep their crown out of Henry’s hands. Here Bernard Cornwell resurrects the legend of the battle and the “band of brothers” who fought it on October 25, 1415. An epic of redemption, Agincourt follows a commoner, a king, and a nation’s entire army on an improbable mission to test the will of God and reclaim what is rightfully theirs. From the disasters at the siege of Harfleur to the horrors of the field of Agincourt, this exhilarating story of survival and slaughter is at once a brilliant work of history and a triumph of imagination—Bernard Cornwell at his best.
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The Eyre Affair: A Thursday Next Novel
Jasper Fforde
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Contemporary, Literary, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Alternate History, Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, Alternative History
Rating: 4.1 – {453 Reviews}
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he first installment in Jasper Fforde’s New York Times bestselling series of Thursday Next novels introduces literary detective Thursday Next and her alternate reality of literature-obsessed England
Fans of Douglas Adams and P. G. Wodehouse will love visiting Jasper Fforde’s Great Britain, circa 1985, when time travel is routine, cloning is a reality (dodos are the resurrected pet of choice), and literature is taken very, very seriously: it’s a bibliophile’s dream. England is a virtual police state where an aunt can get lost (literally) in a Wordsworth poem and forging Byronic verse is a punishable offense. All this is business as usual for Thursday Next, renowned Special Operative in literary detection. But when someone begins kidnapping characters from works of literature and plucks Jane Eyre from the pages of Brontë’s novel, Thursday is faced with the challenge of her career. Fforde’s ingenious fantasy–enhanced by a Web site that re-creates the world of the novel–unites intrigue with English literature in a delightfully witty mix. Thursday’s zany investigations continue with six more bestselling Thursday Next novels, including One of Our Thursdays is Missing and the upcoming The Woman Who Died A Lot. Visit jasperfforde.com.
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On the Island: A Novel
Tracey Garvis Graves
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, United States, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
Rating: 4.6 – {1,682 Reviews}
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From the moment I opened On the Island, I was held captive. Tracey Garvis-Graves’ words command your attention from the very first sentence and do not let up. The concept of being stranded on a deserted island isn’t a new one. But with the characters she created, the fact that they are two very different people at two very different stages in their lives, how they expanded and evolved..this story becomes truly remarkable.” ~ Andrea, The Bookish Babe
“Ok, I know what you’re thinking, a 30 year old and a 16 year old??? I had that same thought before I read the book. HOWEVER, I completely fell in love with the story and absolutely nothing in the story is inappropriate! I honestly wasn’t ready for the book to end.” ~ Autumn, The Autumn Review
“The relationship between Anna and TJ was sweet and sexy and very real…the idea of their age difference was neither a shock nor unbelievable. The bonds created between individuals under duress are strong and enduring. And the romantic in me loved it as well.” ~ Cricket, Mostly Fantasy
“These two characters were fantastic together. Even though I tended to forget that Anna was considerably older than TJ, she never did – and this attention to the appropriateness of their relationship was one of the things that I liked about her and one of the things that I loved about how the book was written.” ~ Asheley, Into the Hall of Books
“On the Island is a clever, captivating story. The characters will live in your thoughts long after you turn the last page.” ~ Meira Pentermann, author of Firefly Beach and Nine-Tenths
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The Art of Fielding: A Novel
Chad Harbach
Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Sports, Literary, United States, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Psychological Thrillers, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers
Rating: 3.6 – {560 Reviews}
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t Westish College, a small school on the shore of Lake Michigan, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league stardom. But when a routine throw goes disastrously off course, the fates of five people are upended.
Henry’s fight against self-doubt threatens to ruin his future. College president Guert Affenlight, a longtime bachelor, has fallen unexpectedly and helplessly in love. Owen Dunne, Henry’s gay roommate and teammate, becomes caught up in a dangerous affair. Mike Schwartz, the Harpooners’ team captain and Henry’s best friend, realizes he has guided Henry’s career at the expense of his own. And Pella Affenlight, Guert’s daughter, returns to Westish after escaping an ill-fated marriage, determined to start a new life.
As the season counts down to its climactic final game, these five are forced to confront their deepest hopes, anxieties, and secrets. In the process they forge new bonds, and help one another find their true paths. Written with boundless intelligence and filled with the tenderness of youth, The Art of Fielding is an expansive, warmhearted novel about ambition and its limits, about family and friendship and love, and about commitment–to oneself and to others.
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Hard Candy Cases Print Series Case for Kindle Fire by Hard Candy
Genre(s): Kindle Fire Case, Kindle Fire Cover, Kindle Fire Accessory
ashion Meets Protection
Hard Candy Cases is a premium fashion brand that targets the sophisticated, fashion-savvy yet practical Apple user demographic. We are an experienced company that brings fresh perspective, innovative designs and fast execution to the business.
What makes Hard Candy Cases unique? Not only do our cases offer premium protection, but our designs are exceptionally eye-catching and functional. With production infrastructure designed to get our products first to market, we also focus on giving our resellers an edge over the competition.
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Draw a Stickman: EPIC
Genre(s): Games
elebrate the holidays with the new Winter Level featuring the Snow Storm Pencil! **
Draw a stickman, then guide him through a fantastic world of adventure! Using an assortment of pencils, draw elements, tools, and weapons to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles.
Draw a Stickman Epic could be compared to an adventure game, RPG, or puzzle game, but the unique drawing mechanic is unlike any game you’ve ever played before! From drawing a rain cloud for growing plants to drawing an axe for chopping down a gate, you control all aspects of your environment.
Explore diverse environments and encounter unusual creatures as you draw your way through 13 levels (plus a hidden bonus level)! With the non-linear gameplay, how you overcome one environment will determine which level you unlock next. Each level is filled with hidden secrets and achievements, offering hours and hours of replay value.
Grab a pencil and dive into the world of Epic!
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Fifty Shades of Grey – The Classical Album by Various artists
Genre(s): Classical
From an Amazon Top Reviewer:
may have first had interest in this album because of the 50 Shades books, but the music is so hauntingly beautiful on its own. As I was reading the books I found myself pausing to look up certain songs mentioned, so while it may seem silly to have an entire album based upon books, I’m really glad there is. Not only am I excited to re-read the books and play this as my background music, but I see myself listening to this when I just need to unwind and relax too.
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