Feminist icon bell hooks reminds us of the full spectrum of feeling we spend in love through her inspiring collection of love poetry, with a new introduction by Cole Arthur Riley, author of Black Liturgies. Written from the heart, When Angels Speak of Love is a book of fifty love poems by bell hooks, one our most beloved public intellectuals, and author of over twenty books, including the bestselling All About Love. Poem after poem, hooks challenges our views and experiences with love—tracing the links between seduction and surrender, the intensity of desire, and the anguish of death. “Love must clean house, choose memories to keep, and memories to let go,” she writes. These verses are expansive yet accessible—encompassing romantic love, to love of family, friends, or oneself. In any iteration, these poems remind us of both the beauty and possibility of love.

Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki by Yei Theodora Ozaki: "Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki" presents a collection of captivating and enchanting stories from Japanese folklore and mythology. Yei Theodora Ozaki, the author, has skillfully compiled and translated these tales, preserving the essence and charm of Japanese storytelling. From mythical creatures and heroic feats to supernatural encounters and moral lessons, these stories transport readers to a world of wonder and imagination. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki": Japanese Folklore and Mythology: The book brings together a selection of stories rooted in Japanese folklore and mythology. Readers will encounter mythical creatures like dragons, foxes, and spirits, as well as legendary heroes and supernatural beings from Japanese culture. Enchanting Narratives: The stories are filled with enchanting narratives, vivid descriptions, and imaginative plotlines that captivate readers of all ages. Each tale offers its own unique charm and carries valuable lessons about love, honor, friendship, and the consequences of one's actions. Cultural Insights: Through the stories, readers gain insights into Japanese culture, traditions, and values. They get a glimpse into the beliefs and perspectives that have shaped the collective imagination of the Japanese people for generations, deepening their understanding of the country's rich cultural heritage. Yei Theodora Ozaki was a Japanese-born author and translator who became well-known for her English translations of Japanese folktales and stories. Her collection, "Selected Stories of Yei Theodora Ozaki," continues to be celebrated for introducing Japanese folklore to a wider audience. Ozaki's dedication to preserving and sharing these tales has contributed to the preservation of Japan's cultural heritage and the appreciation of its storytelling traditions.

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ONE OF THE MOST LOVED NOVELS OF THE DECADE. A long-lost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother's loneliness. Leo Gursky taps his radiator each evening to let his upstairs neighbor know he’s still alive. But it wasn’t always like this: in the Polish village of his youth, he fell in love and wrote a book…Sixty years later and half a world away, fourteen-year-old Alma, who was named after a character in that book, undertakes an adventure to find her namesake and save her family. With virtuosic skill and soaring imaginative power, Nicole Krauss gradually draws these stories together toward a climax of "extraordinary depth and beauty" (Newsday).