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The mascot
Laughter echoed around them, bursts of joy mingling with the gentle whisper of the wind. Max, full of energy, rushed toward the flowery fields, urging his friends to follow him. Each of them knew that, beyond the games and adventures, it was their bonding that made each moment precious. They promised each other, throughout the seasons, to always find each other, no matter what life's ups and downs.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
The letter that changed everything
Tania was 28, and from the outside, everything looked perfect. She worked as a customer relationship officer at a prestigious bank in Lahore. Her hair was always tied neatly, her heels clicked with authority, and her phone buzzed constantly with updates, approvals, and balance sheets. Her family was proud. Society approved. She was “settled.”
By Shehzad khan8 months ago in BookClub
An unusual luthier
The Strings of the Soul In a small village hidden deep in the hills lived an unusual luthier named Émile. Unlike his peers, who crafted exquisite instruments for renowned musicians, Émile was known for his unique creations, often considered... strange. His instruments, made of unexpected materials and adorned with eccentric designs, told stories far beyond music.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
She's a nurse, he's a flight captain
In a bustling city, two lives intersected without ever meeting. Élodie, a passionate nurse, spent her days caring for her patients, juggling care, compassion, and moments of laughter. Every night, she returned home, exhausted but satisfied to have helped those in need.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
True Crime Book Club: "Bringing Down the House" by Ben Mezrich. Content Warning.
Synopsis: Real life all too rarely offers stories that are quite as satisfying as fiction. Bringing Down the House is one of the exceptions- a real-life action thriller oozing with money, sex and some extremely dodgy dealing... Cheating in casinos is illegal; card-counting - making a record of what cards have so far been dealt to enable the player to make some prediction of what cards remain in the deck - is not. But casinos understandably dislike the practice and make every effort to keep card-counters out of their premises. Bringing Down the House tells the true story of the most successful financial scam ever, in which teams of brilliant young mathematicians and physicists won millions of dollars from the casinos and blackjack tables of Las Vegas, in the process getting drawn into the high life of drugs, sex and spending big. Bringing Down the House is an insight into a closed, excessive and utterly corrupt world of gambling in Las Vegas.
By Kristen Barenthaler8 months ago in BookClub
A sport that does you good
In the small town of Verde Lieu, where cobbled streets and flower gardens provided an idyllic setting, lived Lucas, a young man passionate about sports. However, his life had taken a difficult turn: after a cycling accident, he found himself immobilized for several months. The lack of physical activity and isolation were beginning to weigh heavily on his morale.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
A story of community
In the peaceful village of Sal Luna, nestled between green hills and a babbling brook, life flowed peacefully. The inhabitants of Seluna, although each with their own story, shared an unbreakable bond that formed the very essence of their community.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
The mascot
An Unexpected Adventure In the small town of Montclair, the high school had just welcomed a new mascot: a young dog named Max. Adopted by the student council to represent school spirit at sporting events and holidays, Max was a lively puppy with golden fur and sparkling eyes. He had become the darling of the students, bringing joy and enthusiasm whenever he appeared.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
Important issues
In the small town of Verdant, nestled in the heart of a verdant valley, life flowed peacefully. The inhabitants had always lived in harmony with nature, cultivating vegetable gardens, organizing local markets, and celebrating the seasons with festivals. However, a menacing shadow was beginning to loom over this tranquility: environmental issues, often ignored, were becoming increasingly pressing.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
The alternative
In a small town of shimmering colors, where the seasons danced to the rhythm of traditions, lived a young woman named Clara. She had always been the dreamiest of the inhabitants; those who knew her called her the poetess of the fields. Clara spent her days exploring the surrounding landscapes, writing verses about wildflowers, and imagining stories about the stars that shone each night in the sky.
By Christine Hochet8 months ago in BookClub
