Nonfiction

Escape from the Shadows
Part 1/2 In a small, worn-down township, a young girl named Christy found herself engulfed by chaos. At just sixteen, her world was turned upside down, and she found herself living a life that is filled with turmoil and strife. Her town was invaded by gunmen a few months earlier, shattering the once-peaceful community. Now bombs fall around her area daily, her neighbours have suddenly turned into enemies, and fear lies in every corner.
By Grace Kusta Nasralla2 years ago in BookClub
"Julie & Julia" by Julie Powell
About the Book/Movie: Julie Powell is 30-years-old, living in a rundown apartment in Queens and working at a soul-sucking secretarial job that’s going nowhere. She needs something to break the monotony of her life, and she invents a deranged assignment. She will take her mother's dog-eared copy of Julia Child's 1961 classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and she will cook all 524 recipes. In the span of one year.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"Black Mass" by Dick Lehr & Gerard O'Neill
About the Book/Movie: This is a true story of violence, double-cross, and brutal murders involving Irish mobsters and corrupt FBI agents in South Boston. Two boys - John Connolly, and James Whitey Bulger - grew up together on the streets of South Boston. Decades later, in the late 1970s, they would meet again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBI's Boston office and Whitey had become godfather of the Irish Mob. What happened between them - a dirty deal to trade secrets and take down Boston's Italian Mafia in the process - would spiral out of control, leading to murders, and drug dealing, and racketeering indictments. And, ultimately, to Bulger making the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List. Told in narrative style by the Boston Globe reporters who covered the case from the beginning, Black Mass is an epic crime story that is also a book about Boston and Irish America; about the pull of place; and about the ties between people - ties that bind, and ties that blind.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
The Books I'd Take with Me to a Deserted Island
Imagine this: you're shipwrecked on a deserted island, surrounded by endless waves and the whispering palms, with nothing but the sound of the ocean for company. While some might find solace in the simplicity, others might crave the company of words, stories, and ideas. As an avid reader, the idea of being stranded without a book is almost unthinkable. So, if I had the chance to choose, these are the books I'd take with me to a deserted island.
By Nathaniel2 years ago in BookClub
The Doppelganger’s Secret: A Coastal Murder Mystery. AI-Generated.
Introduction Step into the small, insular world of Forest Glen, Oregon, with Faye Westlake Newman’s The Doppelganger’s Secret: A Coastal Murder Mystery. The story kicks off when the Singleton Settlement forces the local police department to hire six recruits from minority backgrounds. Quinn Summer, a rookie with a troubled past, finds herself in this challenging position.
By George Burnham2 years ago in BookClub
An Avid Reader Booklist
These are the books I read in the year 2023. Among these 16 Titles you will find Mystery, Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Humor, Romance, 6 Stephen King Novels, and 3 Non-Fiction Titles. I hope you are inspired to read more.
By Justin Black2 years ago in BookClub
Breakup Nonet
In the center of the savannah, where the sun kisses the earth consistently when in doubt, there continued with a lioness named Kuyet. She was renowned for her excellence and strength, feared by a larger number of people yet respected by all. Kuyet wandered the enormous fields with a sureness that matched the shining horizon at sunset.
By Chat-Up2 years ago in BookClub
The Frog
I saw a frog. A surviving one. It could have felt better if it weren't surviving and dead already. It was half dead. Maybe, a car ran over it. Maybe, it was a motorbike. But, whatever crushes its legs and lower stomach was some human-made thing. The frog was lying there. Helpless and morphed. It couldn't be saved or maybe no one wanted to save it. Who would've stepped forward for the frog, dared to touch its bumpy scalp with warm blood oozing out of it? Who had the guts to do this? Us, humans only had the gut to run it over and call it an animal that was not worth the save.
By Zohan Ali2 years ago in BookClub
Timeless Playground Adventures
Timeless Playground Adventures In the heart of their small town, where the sunflowers grew tall and the clouds floated lazily by, three friends – Luna 'Lulu' Thompson, Professor Everett Pocket, and Zephyr 'Zeph' Wilder – stumbled upon a mysterious playground. The swings creaked in the gentle breeze, and the slide shone like a silver rainbow. The sign above the entrance read "Timeless Playground" in letters that sparkled like diamonds.
By mhmelbanna2 years ago in BookClub
The Princess and the Honey-Loving Beast
The Princess and the Honey-Loving Beast In the heart of the Enchanted Forest, where sunbeams filtered through the leaves and birds sang sweet melodies, a beautiful princess named Tyra lived in a cozy little cottage surrounded by vibrant flowers. Her golden hair shone like the brightest sunflower, and her smile could light up the darkest of nights. But something was amiss in the forest – the flowers were withering away, and the animals seemed to have lost their sparkle.
By mhmelbanna2 years ago in BookClub
The Beehive Girl
The Beehive Girl In a forest where flowers bloomed in every color of the rainbow, a kind and brave young girl named Luna lived a life filled with laughter and wonder. Her curly golden hair shone like the sun, and her bright brown eyes sparkled with joy. But all of that changed one fateful day, when a wicked witch cast a spell on Luna, transforming her into a beehive.
By mhmelbanna2 years ago in BookClub
AI or artificial intelligence
AI or artificial intelligence refers to the ability of machines or computers to mimic human intelligence. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and approaches that enable computer systems to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as pattern recognition, decision-making, learning, and language.
By wawan piliang2 years ago in BookClub