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A 250 Year Old Icon
On December 16th it was Jane Austen's birthday! She was born in 1775, making it her 250th birthday and there were many celebrations happening across the globe. If you went to any events, or maybe read one of her books, or watched an adaptation, I'd love to know what you did to celebrate! And if you missed the day it's never too late to crack open that good ol' Pride & Prejudice, or perhaps Persuasion if you're feeling more melancholic, or maybe Emma if you're looking for a good laugh.
By The Austen Shelf2 months ago in BookClub
The Light of Patience
The Holy Quran contains many stories that guide humanity toward truth, patience, and faith in Allah. Among them, the story of Prophet Yusuf (A.S.), mentioned in Surah Yusuf, is one of the most beautiful and meaningful. Allah Himself calls it “Ahsan-ul-Qasas”, meaning the best of stories. This story teaches us powerful lessons about patience, forgiveness, honesty, and complete trust in Allah during hardship.
By Abubakar khan 2 months ago in BookClub
Zootopia 2 and the Art of the Long Game. AI-Generated.
There’s a particular kind of skepticism reserved for sequels that arrive late. Not late in the calendar year, but late in cultural time—long after the original has been absorbed, quoted, memed, and gently folded into nostalgia. When Zootopia 2 was announced, the question wasn’t whether audiences loved the first film. It was whether they still needed it.
By Jane Carty 2 months ago in BookClub
Heat on the Riverway. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There are performances that entertain, and then there are the ones that rearrange the air in the room. The Heated Riverway Show belonged firmly to the latter. What unfolded along the river wasn’t just spectacle—it was tension, ambition, rivalry, and release pressed so tightly together that by the end, it felt less like a show and more like a confrontation we’d all agreed to witness.
By Jane Carty 2 months ago in BookClub
THE LOCKED ROOM
One fine morning, the clouds loomed ominously in the sky. A light rain began to sprinkle its eerie blessings upon the Earth. My father was preparing for his duty, unaware of the dark turn his day would take. In those days, mobile phones were non-existent, and transportation was scarce. Yet, my father managed to reach his office on time. Shortly after, he received a transfer letter that would change everything. He was to move to the Primary Health Centre, as there was no one left to tend to the accounts department. He informed my mother to pack our belongings and prepare for a move to a remote rural area, at that time my mother was pregnant, having 5 months child with her. Within six or seven days, we relocated to our new house, a place that promised both dread and excitement.
By Softwardai 2 months ago in BookClub
Why Every Book Ban Matters
You may have clicked on this because you already agree that book bans are a problem worth caring about. If so, I’m glad you’re here. If at any point this article feels like I’m preaching to the choir, feel free to scroll down to the “What You Can Do” section for concrete next steps.
By Margery Bayne2 months ago in BookClub
