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The cat who saved books : a novel / by Natsukawa, Sōsuke,1978-author.; Kawai, Louise Heal,translator.; translation of:Natsukawa, Sōsuke,1978-Hon o mamorō to suru neko no hanashi.English.;
"Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about to close the secondhand bookstore he has inherited from his beloved bookworm grandfather. However, one day, a talking cat named Tiger appears and asks Rintaro to save books with him. Of course, "ask" is putting it politely -- Tiger is demanding Rintaro's help. The world is full of lonely books, left unread and unloved, and only Tiger and Rintaro can liberate them from their neglectful owners. And so, the odd couple begin an amazing journey, entering different mazes to set books free. Through their travels, Tiger and Rintaro meet a man who leaves his books to rot on his bookshelf, a book torturer who cuts books to clips to help people read as fast as they can, and a publishing drone who only wants to create bestsellers. And then, the last maze that awaits leads Rintaro down a realm only the bravest readers would dare enter ... Books, cats, first love, fantasy -- THE CAT WHO SAVED BOOKS is a story for those who know books are so much more than words on paper."--
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Antiquarian booksellers; Books and reading; Cats;
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The art of upcycling : creative ways to make something beautiful out of trash, thrifted finds and everyday recyclables / by Foss, Emma,author.;
There's nothing better than finding a good deal at a thrift store or giveaway -- but turning raw materials into art can be intimidating at first. That's why TikTok upcycling expert Emma Foss is here to walk you through each step of the DIY process, in this must-have guide to artistic upcycling. Emma tells you everything you need to know about working with common recycled materials such as fabric and glass. Transform thrift store curtains into a beautiful new dress, or turn old jars into eye-catching hanging planters. She even includes an in-depth guide to woodworking, teaching you how to transform secondhand wood furniture and scraps into something beautiful and functional. Emma is famous for making creative upcycling projects out of common household recyclables, and this book will have plenty of projects for readers to try -- but, best of all, Emma encourages readers to explore their creative side in each and every project. Packed with practical advice as well as detailed photography throughout, this friendly, approachable guide to DIY is sure to become a must-have resource for readers, no matter what project they're working on next.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Upcycling (Waste, etc.); Handicraft.;
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Eighty days to elsewhere / by Dyer, K. C.,author.;
"The Amazing Race meets Around the World in Eighty Days as a woman desperate to save her family bookstore falls for her competition. Born and raised in New York City, Ramona Keene dreams of attending film school and traveling to Paris, but her reality never quite catches up with her imagination. Instead, she works at her uncles' quaint bookstore, where the tea is plentiful and all the adventures are between the covers of secondhand books. But when the new landlord arrives with his Evil Nephew in tow, Romy's quiet life comes crashing down. He plans to triple the rent, something her uncles can't afford. In order to earn the money to help save the bookstore, Romy applies for a job at ExLibris Expeditions, a company that re-creates literary journeys. Romy snags the oddest internship ever: retrace Phileas Fogg's journey from Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days and plan a suitable, contemporary adventure for a client. The task is close to impossible; sticking to the original route means no commercial aircraft permitted, and she's got a lot less to work with than eighty days. Shaking off her fear of leaving home, Romy takes on the challenge, only to discover she's got competition. Worse, Dominic Madison turns out to be the--unfortunately hot--nephew of her family's worst enemy. Can Romy win the race and circle the globe in time to save the bookstore? And what happens when she starts to fall for the very person who may just be the death of her dreams?"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Verne, Jules, 1828-1905.; Bookstores; Nieces; Landlords; Man-woman relationships; Voyages around the world;
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