Nonfiction
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
Power of I AM
Note: For the TL;DR please go the final paragraph. “The Power of I Am: Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today,” (2016) by Joel Osteen is a self-help book which presents Positive Thinking as a Christian principle. Positive Thinking is the idea that our words or thoughts manifest into reality. For Osteen, these thoughts are “I am” statements which “will bring either success or failure,” (1) because “whatever you follow the “I am” with, you’re…giving it permission to be in your life.” (2). Osteen presents this idea as a Christian principle by using Bible passages, and writes that when your “I Am”s align with ‘who God says you are’ you “invite the goodness of God,” (7). Despite this affirmation of belief, a closer examination of Osteen’s message reveals disconnects from core Christian teachings.
By Judah LoVato8 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
Book Review: Exploring the Impact of Conservation: "Half-Earth" by Edward O. Wilson : . AI-Generated.
Let's dive into a thought-provoking read that's making waves lately - "Half-Earth" by the esteemed Edward O. Wilson. Wilson's passion for biodiversity and ecological balance shines brightly throughout his work, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the world of conservation.
By Hatch and Hearth8 months ago in BookClub
"The History of Books & Libraries" by Kristen Barenthaler
Grab a copy here! Review on Goodreads here! This was my final essay for my Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences. It's factual, but short. And probably only really interesting to those of us who are nerdy enough to want to learn about books and libraries in our free time.
By Kristen Barenthaler8 months ago in BookClub
The Evolution of AI Stock Trading: Why Human Traders Can’t Compete Alone Anymore
For over a century, stock trading has been driven by human instincts, experience, and emotional decisions. Fast forward to 2025, and a silent revolution is underway. Algorithms, neural networks, and predictive analytics are no longer just tools—they’re competitors. AI stock trading is reshaping the global financial ecosystem, and human traders are being forced to adapt or fall behind.
By Mian Abdulrahman8 months ago in BookClub
50 Funny Birthday Wishes to Friend That Feel Real And Fresh
Why “Real and Funny” Birthday Wishes Matter Let’s be honest—most birthday wishes sound like they were copy-pasted from the same old greeting card. But if this person is your real friend, they deserve more. They deserve something you’d actually say—a little sarcastic, totally honest, and packed with humor that only friends understand.
By Owais Ahmed8 months ago in BookClub
Helter Skelter
One day when I was keeping my youngest grandnephew company, we were watching a YouTube program known as 'Twin Paranormal' with twins and Ryan and River and Wyatt as the ghosthunters. These three men go to and visit haunted houses and places that are kind of famous and try to help and figure out why these entities/demons are still here, and maybe even send them to a better place.
By Mark Graham8 months ago in BookClub
