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Sometimes, Good Guys Lose
When I was a teen, I got into the Pendragon series, by D.J. MacHale. Spoilers below, you've been warned. The series follows Bobby Pendragon, a teenage boy who is uprooted from his idyllic life to travel with his "Uncle" to different worlds, solving issues and thwarting plots by the evil Saint Dane. While it's not lighthearted, it starts off as a simple episodic journey, where the good guys thwart the villain, and follow him to his next scheme. But as the series progresses, the themes slowly get darker and darker.
By Malcolm Roach2 years ago in BookClub
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Top Story - August 2023.
I owe so much to a childhood that had so many obstacles. I was an odd kid, as my parents and relatives reminded me constantly when I was a failure on the football - yes, soccer - pitch, or chose certain types of music to play at parties, or when I wanted to spend time alone with my favourite books.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in BookClub
Death is Never the End
Imagine a dying man who’s only wish is to share his wisdom and experiences with his loved ones, and his friends. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom is a book that has undeniably changed my life for the better and left a deep impact on my soul. Morrie is the mentor I’ve sought my entire life and Mitch Albom captures his beautiful existence despite the ALS destroying his body.
By Matthew Mccahey2 years ago in BookClub
The Diary of a Young Girl. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
“In the long run, the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.” ― Anne Frank, quote from "The Diary of a Young Girl"
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹2 years ago in BookClub
slavery
It's been a very long time , in fact years since slavery was abolished but Africans never let go and I don't understand , I feel their reasons are also not valid , so I visited a pal from Africa and were conversing until he changed to whole topic saying Africans were really lacking so I asked his reasons and he said some Africans in fact more of the population in Africa still uses foreign names and still seek for loan from them for developmental purposes I feel he has a point but I don't see why. I felt I was winning this until he raised the most trickery and shocking question when he asked me "so what happens to his culture" ? to be honest I was amazed, at that moment I felt he was a different person he spoke so emotional . Again with all the stubbornness in the world I asked him "without colonization would you have known the bible ? he was speechless and it made me feel like I've won a lottery until he raised the batter trade issue and I really got on the same side with him ,during the slavery era stuffs like mirror , gun powder etc. were brought into the country for valuable stuffs like gold ,salt, pepper etc. with this problem he bought me on his side and forcefully had to accept the fact that whatever he says is right I had to do that to make him feel he knows better . Coming to understand him I understood what he meant when he said Africans were still under slavery he only wanted the Africans to make use of their clans names I hope he bought you also seeking help is not a problem I feel the the bond between these countries are amazing ,A long time ago there lived a poor slave whose name was Aesop. He was a small man with a large head and long arms. His face was white, but very homely. His large eyes were bright and snappy.
By chris2 years ago in BookClub
Spain, like many other parts of the world, has been experiencing the effects of climate change...
Droughts: Climate change has contributed to a higher frequency and intensity of droughts in various parts of Spain. Water scarcity is a significant concern, especially in regions that heavily rely on agriculture and tourism.
By Molly2 years ago in BookClub
The End of an Era
Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him...
By Ted Ryan2 years ago in BookClub
Things I love about-’Is Love The Answer’ by Uta Isaki
This is my first ‘book club’ challenge. I know it might be odd for some viewers. It’s a graphic or an illustrated novel, like a comic book, but not a literary novel. It's one of the best coming-of-age stories that I highly recommend for Aromantic/Asexual Pride. I know it's not a hundred percent transformation. But, it's one of the best books to know that I'm not alone.
By Meghan LeVaughn 2 years ago in BookClub
Stranger In a Strange Land - the Title of a Book and My Life
Robert Heinlein’s novel was published in 1961 and went on to win the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1962, before becoming the first sci-fi book to ever enter the New York Times Bestsellers List.
By Joe Luca2 years ago in BookClub
Biting Into Dracula
When I was seven years old, I got a copy of Dracula. It was the first actual 'adult' horror book that I got to read. And one of the few 'adult' horror books that I wanted to. I've re-read it a few months ago and it isn't the same. But when I was younger, it really ignited my love for vampires and everything horror. I started writing, drawing, and watching anything with vampires.
By Raphael Fontenelle2 years ago in BookClub
Heartbroken in Toronto, Asantewaa Finds New Beginning in Ghana
In the heart of Ontario, the echoes of a shattered relationship reverberated in Asantewaa Sarpong's world. At 27, she found herself at the crossroads of life, seeking solace and renewal in the place of her origins - Accra, Ghana. Asantewaa's decision was the culmination of heartache, a journey of rediscovery, and the promise of unexpected friendships.
By NII LANTEY PARKER2 years ago in BookClub
The Orwell Experience
I honestly wish I had a better recollection of what caused me to pick up and read the novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four” by George Orwell. A cinematic opening to a story of me journeying from library to library seeking veracity and critical thinking.
By Sherman B. Mason2 years ago in BookClub