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Pages Unbound
Welcome to Pages Unbound, a delightful journey into the enchanting world of books! Discover insightful reviews, engaging conversations, and exclusive insights from Vocal's passionate book-loving community. Embark on a literary adventure like never before!
By Pepe Magic3 years ago in BookClub
The Pleasures of Hemingway and Freud. Top Story - August 2023.
In “The Pilot Fish and the Rich,” a vignette included in the restored version of Ernest Hemingway’s last novel, A Moveable Feast, published posthumously in 1964, one can make the invisible claim that human minds are influenced by Sigmund Freud’s pleasure principle. We avoid unpleasure and seek pleasure. However, the ego’s instinct for self-preservation attempts to replace the pleasure principle with the reality principle which, out of practicality, postpones the ultimate pleasure we are seeking. Our sexual instinct, which is difficult to educate, often succeeds in overriding the reality principle to the detriment of the organism (Freud 3-7). Poor Papa is the poster boy for the pleasure principle. This vignette is an anguished memoir of his love for two women, his first wife Hadley, whom he eventually betrays, and the woman he betrays her with, Pauline Pfeiffer, his second wife.
By Lacy Loar-Gruenler3 years ago in BookClub
Juicy Festival 2024: The Ultimate Nostalgia Trip for Hip-Hop and R&B Fans
Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the golden era of hip-hop and R&B? If so, mark your calendars for the Juicy Festival 2024 – the ultimate nostalgia trip for music lovers. This highly anticipated event promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that will transport you back to the glory days of the 90s and early 2000s when hip-hop and R&B ruled the airwaves.
By Emran Hasan3 years ago in BookClub
Day Boy by Trent Jamieson
Life as a Day Boy isn’t easy. It’s a violent world of shifting allegiances where survival means maintaining the illusion of control and dominance. Failure to stand your ground isn’t just a slight against your own pride, but a reflection on your Master. Trouble is the art form and language of the Day Boys, but even so, Mark is a special case.
By Kylie T3 years ago in BookClub
Cormac McCarthy
Cormac McCarthy, as many of you may have heard, has been the source of several great screenplays in recent years. But what people often forget, is that these wonderfully complex, compelling, and quite gore-filled stories originated from his very own novels, often with the same name.
By Josh E.3 years ago in BookClub
The princess who does not die
Princess Diana (the Queen of Hearts) Diana was known for her grace, charity, and humanitarian activities in numerous places around the world, whether it was for the homeless, the sick, or miners. Diana was also recognized for her affection for her two kids, Princes William and Henry, and her particular interest in them, despite her frequent disagreements with Prince Charles. Diana once stated, "Family is the most important thing in the world." And Diana believes that the most serious ailment afflicting the world now is a loss of people's feelings of love.
By walid nabil3 years ago in BookClub
Solid Air
When we talk about modern poetry, far too often, our focus is on the big name American poets - usually those associated with Write Bloody or Button. Which is fair, given both those publishers do some pretty heavy lifting in terms of bringing poetry to the hearts of the masses. But it does make it easy to miss some incredible international poetry.
By Kylie T3 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of the Forgotten Zoo
In the heart of a small town lay an old and forgotten zoo that once teemed with life and laughter. Decades had passed since the last time the zoo gates creaked open for visitors. Nature had slowly reclaimed the once vibrant place, turning it into an eerie and overgrown jungle. The zoo had become a legend among the local teenagers, sparking curiosity and fear in equal measure.
By James McGraw3 years ago in BookClub
The Midnight Library: A Captivating Journey of Life, Choices, and Second Chances
"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig is an extraordinary novel that takes readers on an emotional and thought-provoking journey through the life of Nora Seed, a woman who finds herself at the brink of despair. This beautifully crafted story explores the profound impact of our choices and the importance of embracing life's infinite possibilities. As an avid reader and a fan of thought-provoking fiction, I can confidently say that "The Midnight Library" is a must-read that will leave a lasting impression on your heart and mind.
By Danel Garcia3 years ago in BookClub
Tetsy Books Affiliate Marketing
Tetsy Books is a leading ebook store that offers a diverse selection of ebooks in various genres. They provide ebooks in formats like PDF, EPUB, and Kindle, catering to different preferences. The store offers competitive pricing options to suit various budgets.
By SELVAVADIVEL MURUGESAN3 years ago in BookClub
Blue Moon Review
Book Review: Blue Moon, book 2 of The Immortals series by Alyson Noel I noticed that there're a lot of comparison between The Immortals series and Twilight series, I'd give Miss Noel this: this woman has more of an imagination than Stephanie Meyer, and her use of different myths is a bit better and more respectful.
By Kylecovey Smith3 years ago in BookClub
My Five Favourite Books
I am an avid reader. My Goodreads said I have read over a 1000 books but I feel like I have read way more. I feel like I own a lot more too. I have a mixture of traditional and indie published books. I have always loved reading. I love the power of words and how it can create new worlds and ideas. I love books so much I ended up writing many of my own.
By Chloe Gilholy3 years ago in BookClub