#laura ruby

[antisocialgaycat]

reading york by laura ruby again (go read it its literally awesome) and i cant believe i missed this the other hundred times ive read it but 2 of the 3 main characters speak yiddish like i never realised that before and its actually so awesome to see literally the main characters speaking the same language as you, and its a language so little people know of like i now love these books even more like oml

[the-dust-jacket]

It's too hot out and most of Tumblr is already in "how long til October" mode, but Summer can be spooky season too!

Empty Smiles by Katherine Arden: middle grade horror, fourth in chilling and intensely atmospheric Small Spaces quartet.

The Lake House by Sarah Beth Durst: creepy and suspenseful YA wilderness survival story about three girls who arrive at an off-the-grid summer camp only to find no one left alive -- except whatever is hunting them.

The Devouring Wolf, by Natalie C. Parker: coming-of-age adventure featuring terrifying legends come to life, friends, foes, and queer werewolf kids.

The Honeys, by Ryan La Sala: sun-drenched summer horror set at the elite, bucolic Aspen Summer Conservancy Academy, where Mars knows he'll never fit in -- but which may explain his sister's death. Psychological suspense, toxic traditions, complex friendships, bees.

Bone Gap, by Laura Ruby: lyrical and haunting combination of science and myth, magic and realism, beauty and rage. In a town where people sometimes slip through the gaps, no one asks too many questions when Roza disappears. Nobody except Finn, who knows she was taken -- but who can't describe the man who took her. And there are more bees.

Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy: body shaming isn't the only horror awaiting Maggie Hagen at summer "fat camp." Spooky, hilarious, heartfelt middle grade.

[gardenofbookworms]

week #40 recommendation: bee

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

 ▪︎ magical realism novel ▪︎

finn’s friend miguel has always said that the corn whispers. that it looks alive alive, not just alive like all plants. finn has never believed him. but isn’t it fair? no one’s ever believed finn, anyway.

not even when roza goes missing, after being found in finn and sean’s barn and charming the whole town. further than that, no one even seems to care—including sean, finn’s older brother who was practically head over heels for her. finn knows what he saw: a man who moved like the cornstalks. but no one who’s not on meth would describe a kidnapper like that. but then the man shows up again, finn’s beautiful, mysterious horse steps on him, petey finds the kittens under his bed, and roza is imprisoned in a castle. charlie valentine (which isn’t his real name, by the way) finally gives finn a hint, and now he’s impossibly close to getting roza back. but when everyone hangs upside down, could he really find her?

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i didn’t expect to like this book as much as i did—it was kind of a quick read, and it started off with a boy who loved a girl that was missing. not exactly my thing. but as i got into it, i found myself loving the writing style. the dialogue is amazing—real, truthful, and sometimes very comical. eventually i came to like petey and finn together as well. a teenage love…plus a horse…and bees…i enjoyed petey’s side of the story a lot, especially when she realizes something about finn. which, actually, i did suspect beforehand (i’m very proud of that). and finally, the gap itself. it did take me a while to realize “oh, this isn’t finn’s world, is it?” basically, it’s where the concept of, like, things that should be impossible are discarded and everything is under the control of one man who keeps asking the same question. enjoy!

[books-to-add-to-your-tbr]

Title: Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All

Author: Laura Ruby

Series or standalone: standalone

Publication year: 2019

Genres: fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, paranormal, magical realism

Blurb: When Frankie's mother died and her father left her and her siblings at an orphanage in Chicago, it was supposed to be only temporary - just long enough for him to get back on his feet and be able to provide for them once again. That's why Frankie's not prepared for the day that he arrives for his weekend visit with a new woman on his arm and out-of-state train tickets in his pocket. Now Frankie and her sister Toni are abandoned alongside so many other orphans - two young, unwanted women doing everything they can to survive. As the embers of the Great Depression are kindled into the fires of World War II and the shadows of injustice, poverty, and death walk the streets in broad daylight, it will be up to Frankie to find something worth holding on to in the ruins of this shattered America, every minute of every day spent wondering if the life she's able to carve out will be enough. I will admit I do not know the answer, but I will be watching, waiting to find out. That is what ghosts do.

[thewinterlunarhalo]

screaming crying throwing up at this

@/truthplum on twitter <3

[dirtyassvoiceactors]

Jester: “Well, she’s mostly known for hmm-hmm-hmm. Outside of that, her voice is amazing, you should hear her sing”

Caleb: “What does that mean?”

Jester: “What does what mean?”

Caleb: “hmm-hmm-hmm”

Jester: “She has sex for money! …”

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Beau: “is that what that song is about?”

Jester *singing*: “The Ruby Of The Sea is the best lay ever!”

Nott: “it’s a translation i think”

Sam & Liam/Nott & Caleb: “it sounds better in the original infernal”

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6 years later:

[wildernesschose]

i'm heartbroken by the lack of laura lee mentions this season. i hate to pray on lottie's downfall but please hallucinate her again queen </3

[karmaspidr]

Ruby: So, what's your weapon?

Laura: Snikt

Ruby: Claw hands? That's so cool!

Laura: Raises a finger

Ruby: There's more?

Laura: Foot Snikt

Ruby: FOOT CLAWS!? EEEE!!!!

[thursdaythoughtsfromtheabyss]

He’s got a pretty good singing voice

[lgbtqreads]

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Romances of 2024

Young Adult Okay, Cupid by Mason Deaver (January 2nd) As a cupid, Jude thinks they understand love a little bit more than the average human. It makes sense — Jude’s been studying love their whole teen life. And, yes, there have been some bumps in the road, and they’re currently on probation for doing something that they absolutely, definitely shouldn’t have done… but they’re ready to prove they…

[darklinaforever]

The best ships / romances are definitly on Amazon Prime Video !

[supernaturalcharlie11]

Treasured memories

„My mom would read me stories at night!“

[antomander]

Tomorrow, when my colleagues ask why I’m tired, in my head I’ll respond by telling them about how Marisha Ray posted about how Laura Bailey gave her the ruby snake ring and I saw the post at like ten to midnight and obviously the Critters on the internet were totally normal about it and of course sleep was just not on the agenda anymore, but out loud I’ll probably just say “winter”

[alonexnameless]

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[oswincoleman]

Here are some nice and detailed interviews conducted by the BBC with Jenna Coleman, and the rest of the cast and crew of The Jetty!

Also, here are some more promotional and behind the scenes pictures of Jenna Coleman as Ember Manning:

[karmaspidr]

Ruby: Hey, Weiss, are you going out?

Weiss: Yes, why?

Laura, no longer the shortest: It's raining outside. You might accidentally drown in a puddle.

Weiss: ...

Laura: Parker was right. This is fun.