Nine year old Terrence Marlow, a.k.a Tee, is coming up as an only child in an impoverished neighborhood, under the wing of his struggling single mother. With a felony record, this Ex-Queen-Pin of a mother resorts to selling small quantities of crack cocaine to provide for herself and her son. Things take a turn when Tee takes a dangerous leap into a game that is not made for little boys. However, with his veteran mother in the shadows, a YOUNG CANNON is born ★
As we dive into the month that ushers in summer, we're shining a light on notable and acclaimed June-born authors. We're delighted to celebrate them and their beloved works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, theater, and more.
FX's sumptuous new adaptation of Shogun is based on James Clavell's epic historical novel of the same name. Set in feudal Japan, the saga combines edge-of-your-seat action with raw human emotion. If you're looking for more stories like this, here are eleven titles for you.
ThriftBooks Collectibles are special items that are rare, vintage, signed, or otherwise remarkable. This week the Collectibles team wants to highlight a wonderful book publisher imprint called Modern Library. Learn more about the history of "The Modern Library of the World's Best Books" by reading more, and maybe you'll find a new treasure while you're at it.