From critically acclaimed author Nicole Galland, a vibrant and thought-provoking historical tale of love, political intrigue, and gender-swapping set in the theatre world of Elizabethan London. Alexander “Sander” Cooke is the most celebrated “boy player” in the Chamberlain’s Men, William Shakespeare’s theatre company. Indeed, Sander’s androgynous beauty and deft portrayal of female roles have made him the toast of London, and his companionship is sought by noblewomen and -men alike. And yet, now at the height of his fame, he teeters on the cusp of adulthood, his future uncertain. Often, he wishes he could stop time and remain a boy forever. Joan Buckler, Sander’s best friend, also has a dream. Though unschooled, she is whip-smart and fascinated by the snippets of natural philosophy to which she’s been exposed. And while she senses that Sander’s admiration for her is more than mere friendship, Joan’s true passion is knowledge, something that is nearly impossible for her to attain. As a woman, she has no place in the intellectual salons and cultural community of the day; only in disguise can she learn to her heart’s content. Joan’s covert intellectual endeavors, coupled with Sander’s theatrical triumphs, attract the attention of none other than Francis Bacon: natural philosopher and trusted adviser to Queen Elizabeth. It is through their connection with Bacon—one of the greatest minds of their time—that their lives will be changed forever as they become embroiled in an intricate game of political intrigue that threatens their very survival. Brimming with heart, curiosity, and rich historical detail, Boy offers an intimate glimpse of the moral complexities of a singular artistic era, and the roles we all choose to play on the world’s stage.Girl Haunts Boy - Abrams Books This heartfelt and sweet YA romance follows a boy who falls for the ghost haunting his family's new house--perfect for fans of My Life with the Walter Boys and The Dead Romantics. The Boy on the Porch - Sharon Creech Books · Meet Sharon · Teach Creech. The Boy on the Porch. By (author) Sharon Creech. The Boy on the Porch book cover Your browser does not support the audio . Boy: A Novel (Hardcover) - TidePool BookShop (with Neal Stephenson). Praise For. “Rich, evocative new historical fiction.” — New York Times Book Review. “Boy is a sharply . Monkey Boy | Grove Atlantic novel Monkey Boy was a finalist for the 2022 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction and won an American Book Award. His books have been published in 16 languages. Read . Northern Boy - Unbound We'd love to keep in touch and tell you about brand new books. Subscribe to our newsletter today. Your email. Subscribe. Emme Lund's The Boy with a Bird in His Chest - The Brooklyn Rail The Boy with a Bird in His Chest (Atria Books , 2022). When I sat down to read Emme Lund's debut novel, The Boy with a Bird in His Chest, I was expecting to . Bird Boy Book Review - BooksForTopics Read our review of Bird Boy at BooksForTopics - the best books for children by age and topic. NPR : Books We Love Here are 350+ great reads from 2024 hand-picked just for you by NPR staff and trusted critics. Boy Book: A Ruby Oliver Novel 2 - E. Lockhart - Allen & Unwin In the fabulous follow up to The Boyfriend List, Ruby Oliver finds herself back at Tate Prep for the start of junior year. Join Ruby as she confronts: the . 10 Books Every Little Black Boy Needs In Their Library Boys will love seeing strong, happy reflections of themselves in this vibrant, rhythmic picture book celebrating a diversity of hip black hairstyles. Boy in the Box - Flame Tree Publishing A mysterious and tragic hunting accident deep in the Adirondack Mountains left a boy buried in a storied piece of land known as Coombs' Gulch and four friends . Can you recommend any good books for a young boy to read that . 1 .Esperanza Rising Novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan · 2 .Freak the Mighty Novel by Rodman Philbrick · 3 .Restart Book by Gordon Korman · 4 .New Kid .