The Accidental

The AccidentalBy: Ali Smith Filled with the bestselling, award winning author's trademark wordplay and inventive storytelling, here is the dizzyingly entertaining, wickedly humorous story of a mysterious stranger whose sudden appearance during a familys summer holiday transforms four variously unhappy people. Each of the Smartsparents Eve and Michael, son Magnus, and the youngest, daughter Astridencounter Amber in his or her own solipsistic way, but somehow her

and Penelope wants to know why her little town’s Film Noir weekend has taken a truly dark turn

But her outlook on romance suddenly changes after meeting the handsome Lord Boyle

and would rather have adventures than play the harp

And how will the X-Men come to her aid

Maoism was a crucial motor of the Cold War: it shaped the course of the Vietnam War (and the international youth rebellions that conflict triggered) and brought to power the murderous Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

But for centuries song weavers have been the subject of suspicion--how can those who hold so much power be trusted

It's the perfect quick read to get kids' brains buzzing and keep them laughing during downtime

the gangs smuggle drugs

"A fine collection

"on cloud nine"

”—Beth Moore

Jones displays her unflinching ability to dive into the most treacherous of psyches and circumstances: the title story examines the identity and relationship conundrums of a Black man who can pass for white