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Somewhere Beyond the Sea

2024

by TJ Klune

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the highly anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, a beloved and best-selling fantasy novel.

Arthur Parnassus has created a good life from the remnants of a difficult past. As the caretaker of an extraordinary orphanage on a remote and unique island, he aspires to become the adoptive father to the six enchanted and powerful children in his care.

Arthur dedicates himself fully, ensuring that the children never endure the neglect and suffering he experienced as an orphan on the same island. He's not alone in his efforts; his life partner, Linus Baker, a former employee of the Department In Charge of Magical Youth, stands with him. Alongside them are the island's sprite, Zoe Chapelwhite, and her girlfriend, Mayor Helen Webb. Together, they will go to any lengths to safeguard the children.

When Arthur is compelled to confront his shadowy history publicly, he leads a battle for a future that his family and all magical beings are entitled to. The arrival of a new magical child, who embraces the term 'monster'—a label Arthur fought to shield his children from—indicates a pivotal moment for their family. They must either unite more robustly than before or risk disintegration.

Return to Marsyas Island for Arthur's tale—a narrative of perseverance and love, about the challenging journey to fight for the life you choose and the effort required to maintain it.

Family Family

2024

by Laurie Frankel

India Allwood grew up wanting to be an actor. From an awkward sixteen-year-old to Broadway ingenue to TV superhero, her journey through the world of acting is as vibrant as it is challenging. Her latest role in a movie about adoption presents a narrative she knows all too well, but one she believes is fraught with stereotypes and misconceptions.

As an adoptive mom in real life, India is determined to dispel the myths that surround adoption, to showcase the love and complexity that comes with it. In a bold move, she speaks her truth to a journalist, criticizing the movie's one-dimensional portrayal of adoptive families. This act of candor catapults her into a whirlwind of controversy, with media storms, public scrutiny, and ideological battles on all sides.

Amidst the chaos, India's twin ten-year-olds realize that they need support. Naturally, they turn to their family. Yet, family is more than a simple construct of blood relations or legal bonds; for India, it's a tapestry woven with diverse threads, each with its own story.

The narrative of Family Family delves into the heart of what truly constitutes a family, navigating the intricate and often messy web of relationships that define our closest connections. At its core, this is a tale of understanding, acceptance, and the universal quest to find one's place in the fabric of family life.

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