William Hurt
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Beowulf volume 11
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English
Description
Beowulf grapples with the revelation of Elvina's secret and the fact that he has fallen in love with her. He feels ultimately betrayed and his feelings of conflict are compounded by the news that Slean knew the truth of Elvina's past but loved, and still loves her. Can Beowulf and Elvina survive and close this gulf that now separates them? For now however, the more pressing issue is Herot's defences, which are too weak to withstand any more attacks....
22) The River Why
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English
Description
Sick of living in a home shrouded with secrets, lies and a smothering sense of competition, Gus (Zach Gilford, Friday Night Lights) runs away from home and the shadow of his famous fly-fishing father (William Hurt). Determined to live life like he wants it, Gus makes his new home in a secluded cabin on the banks of a river where he plans to fish all day. Instead, he is propelled into a quest for self-discovery. An assortment of eccentric characters,...
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Series
Frankenstein volume 2
Language
English
Description
Frankenstein's creation continues his quest for revenge against the "father" that rejected him and the society that shunned him. But as the wounded creature leaves behind a trail of destruction and despair, will he be able to find the acceptance that he has really been looking for?
24) Sunshine
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Language
English
Description
The fate of a Hungarian Jewish family throughout the 20th century.
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Series
Frankenstein volume 1
Language
English
Description
In this thrilling adaptation of Mary Shelley's timeless classic, a brilliant yet insane doctor brings life to the dead with dire consequences.
26) Alice
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English
Description
A mousy, pampered woman who married well tries to find herself and contemplates the unthinkable--an extramarital affair.
27) Neverwas
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English
Description
Searching for insight into his father's life and the magical place he wrote about in the beloved children's book, Neverwas, psychiatrist Zach Riley takes a job at the institution where his father lived on and off. Once there, Zach meets Gabriel, a patient whose alternate reality is startlingly close to the world his father created, setting Zach on a magical and moving journey of discovery.
29) Smoke
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English
Description
A group of people's lives intertwine when a New York cigar store manager, Auggie, befriends them. Among them is a writer, a reluctant father, a streetwise teen, and Auggie's long-lost ex-girlfriend...who returns with some surprising news!
30) Into The Wild
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Language
English
Description
After graduating from Emory University in 1992, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
31) The Unspeakable
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English
Description
Their loved ones were murdered on 9/11. Twenty years later, they are still fighting for the truth.