Carol Snow Libri

Carol Snow's award-winning poetry has been admired and celebrated as "work of difficult beauty" (Robert Hass), "ever restless, ever re-framing the frame of reference" ( Boston Review ), teaching us "how brutally self-transforming a verbal action can be when undertaken in good faith" (Jorie Graham). In this, her third volume, Snow continues to mine the language to its most mysterious depths and to explore the possibilities its meanings and mechanics hold for definition, transformation, and emotional truth. These poems place us before, and in, language--as we stand before, and in, the world.The Seventy Prepositions comprises three suites of poems. The first, "Vocabulary Sentences," reflects on words and reality by taking as a formal motif the sort of sentences used to test vocabulary skills in elementary school. The poems of the second suite, "Vantage," gather loosely around questions of perspective and perception. The closing suite finds its inspiration in the Japanese dry-landscape gardens known as karesansui, such as the famous rock garden at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto. Here the poet approaches composition as one faces a "miniature Zen garden," choosing and positioning words rather than stones, formally, precisely, evocatively.

Struggling with body image, Claire Martin embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. As she navigates societal pressures and personal insecurities, Claire confronts her beliefs about beauty and worth. Through her experiences, she learns to embrace her individuality and redefine her relationship with her body, ultimately finding empowerment and confidence in her own skin. This poignant exploration highlights the impact of self-perception and the importance of self-love.

Vanessa's desire for an engagement ring on her twenty-ninth birthday leads to disappointment when her boyfriend, Eric, presents her with a mix CD instead. As she grapples with Eric's reluctance to marry or have children, Vanessa begins to explore alternative options for starting a family, setting her on a journey of self-discovery and reevaluation of her relationship and future.

The story unfolds as a comedic exploration of unexpected twists and turns when well-laid plans fall apart. With humor and charm, the narrative delves into the chaos that ensues, showcasing the characters' resilience and adaptability. The author, known for their engaging storytelling, weaves a delightful tale that captures the essence of life's unpredictability.

A woman embarks on a journey to embrace a life that isn't her own, exploring themes of identity and self-discovery. As she navigates the challenges and experiences of this new existence, she confronts her past and redefines her future. The narrative promises a blend of humor and introspection, highlighting the transformative power of stepping outside one's comfort zone.

Natalie Quackenbush is approaching thirty, drowning in debt-and did she mention she lives with her parents? It's the kind of small talk she'd rather avoid. So she and her friends have found a new way to entertain themselves on the Scottsdale, Arizona singles scene: lying. It's an innocent game, but when Natalie meets a guy she actually likes-and wants to see again-how will she explain that her mother isn't actually insane? Or that she doesn't really work with convicted murderers? If she can find a way out of her lies without destroying this fragile new relationship along the way, she might just wind up with something real.

Plenty of thirtysomething women would be thrilled to look like a teenager. But journalist Kathy Hopkins wishes she could be taken a little more seriously-or, at the very least, order a glass of wine without producing ID. Now her youthful appearance is forcing her into an undercover assignment she could do posing as a freshman at a small liberal arts college where, rumor has it, a secret prostitution ring is flourishing.It could mean a career-making exposé. But right now, pretending to be eighteen means dealing with a Clay Aiken--obsessed roommate, late-night parties that test her aging body--and most embarrassing of all, a massive crush on a guy who's just turned legal. Suddenly, Kathy's got the chance to do it all over again, hopefully better this time. Fortunately she's a quick learner.

Inteligentna, dowcipna, zaskakująca książka z in vitro w tle. Trzy kobiety, trzy historie i jeden wyjątkowy depozyt… w banku nasienia. Laura – atrakcyjna, pewna siebie, lekko oziębła pani prawnik. Samotna matka z wyboru. Poruszy niebo i ziemię, żeby dać swojemu jedynakowi upragnione rodzeństwo. Vanessa – rejestratorka w gabinecie dentystycznym, tuż przed trzydziestką. Opętana myślą o ślubie i dzieciach. Jej największym problemem jest jej chłopak, który panicznie boi się zaangażować. Wendy - zestresowana czterdziestolatka z nadwagą. Boryka się z kryzysem małżeńskim i trudnym macierzyństwem. Wciąż zastanawia się, po kim jej nadpobudliwe bliźniaki są takie nieznośne. Gdy drogi wszystkich trzech kobiet się skrzyżują, opowieść nabierze tempa rumieńców. Ich historie połączy jeden mężczyzna, który kilka lat wcześniej zdeponował w banku nasienia swój unikalny garnitur genów.