Fiction
Adolescent Odyssey
I don’t remember the first book I ever read, but the first one I recall having read to me was a favourite of my mother. Coincidentally, it’s a favourite of mine, though I think we’ll skip the philosophical discussion about indoctrination for another time. The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, is a wonderful book, but not the one I want to talk about today.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in BookClub
Serpents of the Silverwood
In the heart of a world where starlight and twilight danced in a symphony of enchantment, there lay a forest like no other. The Silverwood, they called it, its trees adorned with leaves of silver that shimmered like moonbeams. Each step within its depths was a journey into a realm untouched by the mundane, a realm where reality merged with dreams.
By Elieca Mcken2 years ago in BookClub
The Managerial Revolution
Have you ever bought a book sight unseen in terms of knowing what it’s about before you buy it? I have that’s what happened when I bought, The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World, by James Burnham in 2013. This book sat on my shelf for the next year. Not because I wasn’t interested, rather it was marinating for the right time for me to read it. But boy, would this book change my entire outlook on the world once I did read it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in BookClub
The Healing Garden
In the quiet corner of a small town stood a garden that had witnessed countless seasons and stories. It was a place where nature's melodies played in harmony with human hearts, where flowers whispered secrets of solace to those who dared to listen. This was the Healing Garden.
By Thomas Obrutu2 years ago in BookClub
My Top Reads of 2023 (So Far)
I usually read around 50 books a year, give or take. I like to think this sum total breaks down to a diverse literary array: assigned classics for my college courses, page-turning thrillers, chart-topping bestsellers, nonfiction hyperfixation reads, etc.
By Erin Latham Shea2 years ago in BookClub
Trainspotting (1993) and Its Impact on My Writing
I can honestly say that lots of books I have read over the years have had some impact on me in some way. Some more than others. If I had to narrow it down, there are at least two I will always come back to. In this piece, I am going to talk about Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh and how it affected me.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in BookClub
Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Today I am going to write a comprehensive review about the wrting of Turkish author named Elif Shafak. She is the author of the 2009 publication forty rules of love. The basted of Istanbul, The architect's Apprentice, and the forty rules of love are just a few of her masterpieces. Ella, Rumi, Shams of Tabraiz, Kimiya (Rumi's adoptive daughter and student), Kierra (Rumi's wife who converted to Islam and was the Rumi's second wife), Sultan Walad and Aladin (Rumi's sons), Desert Rose, Suleiman, Baybras, and A aziz are the 10 characters in the novel. Zahra. Every chapter is told from the perspective of the characters.
By Mariam Jabeen2 years ago in BookClub
What do you think of the book "In Sheep's clothing"?
Dr. George K. Simon's book "In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People" is a groundbreaking exploration into the realm of manipulative behavior and the tactics used by individuals who disguise their true intentions beneath a facade of innocence. Published in 1996, the book has garnered significant attention for shedding light on a crucial aspect of human interaction that often goes unnoticed. Through a comprehensive analysis of manipulative behavior, Simon provides readers with invaluable insights and practical strategies for recognizing and confronting manipulators in various aspects of life.
By Word Weaver 2 years ago in BookClub
