Recommendation
"The Shining" by Stephen King
Hey there fellow book enthusiasts! I just finished reading "The Shining" by Stephen King, and I couldn't wait to share my thoughts with you. This gripping novel is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, suspense, and supernatural intrigue that had me glued to its pages from start to finish.
By samrin mohammadi2 years ago in BookClub
The Eye of the World. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
When I turned twelve, my mother lent me a paperback novel. She normally preferred to buy hardbacks, but this one wasn’t formatted in your typical six by nine-inch trim. It was an eight-hundred-page manuscript roughly the size and shape of a hardback. The cover art featured a warrior atop a huge black horse set against a full moon. Beside him in stark contrast rode a petite woman in blue carrying a staff and sitting astride a small but elegant white horse. I can still recall the tiny bat-like creature flying just under the title, ‘The Eye of the World’.
By Kenny Penn2 years ago in BookClub
Twisted, by Laurie Halse Anderson
It was 2007; I was in graduate school, getting my masters in Secondary ELA Education, on my way to becoming a high school English teacher. I’m starting the first round of my student teaching, and on my first day at this particular school, I was given a rather brief tour of the school. When I went into the uncomfortably tight guidance office, a book on the counselor’s shelf caught my eye. It was a dark, reflective black cover, and on it was a bright red pencil that twirled around itself at the top. The glaring colors against the deep black backdrop grabbed my attention, as did the title etched in stark white going up the side of the pencil. Simple, sharp. Twisted. I picked it up and looked it over, and the counselor began to gush. “Oh, it’s so good.” “You’ll read it in one sitting.” “Just the best young adult novel you could ask for.” All glowing recommendations.
By Bryan Buffkin2 years ago in BookClub
Now, I AM an Axolotl. Top Story - August 2023.
There was a time when I would think about axolotls a lot. I used to go look at them in the aquarium of the Jardin des Plantes and would stay there hours contemplating them, observing their immobility, their shadowed movements. Now, I am an axolotl. Hubo un tiempo en que yo pensaba mucho en los axolotl. Iba a verlos al acuario del Jardín des Plantes y me quedaba horas mirándolos, observando su inmovilidad, sus oscuros movimientos. Ahora soy un axolotl. JULIO CORTAZAR (1914-1987)
By Rob Angeli2 years ago in BookClub
A Review Of Unwind
Unwind is a book by Neal Shusterman published in 2007. It's book 1 in the Unwind Dystology series. I know I'm 16 years behind the curve, but this book is so good that it needs to be talked about. We can't talk about the book and not the author.
By Haylee Sandberg2 years ago in BookClub
The Map, By Colette Baron-Reid
Colette Baron-Reid wins the prize, in my estimation, for having some of the best self-help books available. Her book, The Map, had the greatest impact on my life by far. I call myself the “Self-Help Queen.” In my early years of attempting to fix all that was wrong with me, I bought books that were more psychologically inclined. As I aged, I found these types of books were missing something. I began to explore books by spiritual gurus like Shakti Gawain, Don Miguel Ruiz, Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer and Louise Hay. They got closer to what my heart was seeking, but in them, too, there was something lacking. The Map combined spirituality with psychology and hit the mark for what was missing in my opinion.
By Sherry Ryan2 years ago in BookClub
Would That be Terrible?
Time Quake. They get real, regurgitated kill retold all over again, with a leading character name to die for. Kilgore Trout; serious, Indiana Jones? Can you get any blander? And what a premise dropped on your head like a good tragedy should, with a plethora of implications that stretch beyond the book’s intense surface. Dull at times, if only you forget the future to come or the past that led the character there. Now I have no right to slob over this like it’s some new discovery I plan to set on its fiery way from this already-forgotten profile. But, man, what an entry into Kurt Vonnegut. That is to say, I’m not much of a reader. Even interesting books with living spiders promised beyond the cover leave me drooling by page two. That aside, I made it through it in record time, refusing the gloss over a single page in a haze of a failing attention span.
By Willem Indigo2 years ago in BookClub
The Law of Seasons
The law of seasons Part 1 The Bible tells us that there are seasons and a time to every purpose under the heavens. There is a time to be born, a time to die, a time to plant, a time to pluck something that's been planted, a time to kill, a time to heal, a time to break down something, a time to build up, a time to weep, a time to laugh, and so on. There is also what is called "a time to embrace," "a time for war," "a time of peace." All intelligent students know what the common word in every sentence is- it's always "time." The Bible connects everything in life--from birth through death--to the passage of TIME. In First Chronicles chapter 12, verse 32, it is mentioned that among the children of Issachar, there were individuals who aided and had a deep understanding of the current circumstances. These individuals possessed knowledge of what Israel needed to do, and as a result, they were appointed as leaders with 200 heads and their brethren under their command. This passage emphasizes the importance of having an understanding of the times and knowing the appropriate actions to take. Moving on to the final verse, Psalm 90, verse 12, it presents a profound message for wise individuals. It urges us to learn the value of our limited time on Earth and to use it wisely. By recognizing the significance of each passing day, we can direct our hearts towards gaining wisdom. Let us reflect on this verse together and strive to apply its teachings to our lives.
By william Motaung2 years ago in BookClub
Treasures from the Past:
Treasures of the Past: Discovering Rare Roman Coins Stefan Chardakliev In Treasures of the Past: Discovering Rare Roman Coins, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of numismatics and unravel the appeal of ancient Roman coins. Join an intrepid team of archaeologists as they uncover a hidden find of these extraordinary artifacts, shedding light on the rich history of the Roman Empire.
By Stefan Chardakliev2 years ago in BookClub
Journey of Discovery: 'The Alchemist' Book Review
Introduction: I started reading books at the age of 17. I was so confused to choose which book I want to read first. After searching online, I found the book called “ The Alchemist ” by Paulo Coelho. I started to read the book for 10 min/day. After reading some more pages, I got more interested to read the book thoroughly. Then, I started to read the book for 30 min a day and even more sometimes. I completed the book in a small amount of time. Here is my review of this book.
By Willow Writer2 years ago in BookClub
