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Between Betrayal & Deception- A Psychological Thriller Review
Book Stats: "The Wife Between Us" written by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, was published on 9th January 2018. One Saturday morning, filled with chirping birds, I wake to the scent of a delicious meal. Getting ready in a jiffy, I headed to the kitchen.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
"2023's Most Anticipated Travel Books Part II"
1. "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites" by journalists Monica Eng and David Hammond (published March 21) offers an in-depth and flavorful exploration of the culinary landscape of Chicago. Eng and Hammond, both experienced journalists with a passion for food and culture, present a comprehensive account of the city's most iconic dishes, from deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs to Italian beef sandwiches and beyond.
By Akale Mandundu2 years ago in BookClub
"2023's Most Anticipated Travel Books"
1. "Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance" by Alvin Hall (published January 31) is a book that chronicles a cross-country road trip inspired by the Green Book. The Green Book, created by Victor Green and published from 1936 to 1967, served as a guide for Black travelers, identifying businesses and locations across the United States that were welcoming and safe for them during segregation.
By Akale Mandundu2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune
In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots—fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They’re a family, hidden and safe. The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled “HAP,” he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio–a past spent hunting humans. When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio’s former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic’s assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming. Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: Can he accept love with strings attached?
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Audiobook Review: Circle of Magic - Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce
Set in a different universe than Tortall, The Circle of Magic quartet centers around four unusual young mages. Sandry, a noble whose parents died recently, has power with thread, from spinning and weaving to simple knot-tying. Daja, a Trader, is the only survivor of a shipwreck in which her family drowned. Declared to be bad luck and banned from life with other Traders, she is free to learn to work metals and, through metal, to work magic. Tris, the merchant’s daughter, is no orphan, but her family doesn’t want her. Briar is a street rat, a thief and convict. Only at the temple city of Winding Circle does he learn that his strange love of growing things is more than a need to garden. Brought together in a house inside the temple city’s walls, watched over by the mages Lark, Rosethorn, Frostpine, and Niko, the four struggle to be friends, to exercise their magic, and to survive. Each book centers on one of the four, but make no mistake: they are bound tightly together, and the events that affect each of them also strengthen their connections to one another. Check out the rest of the quartet here and the universe here. --- The Circle of Magic universe has its roots in the medieval Middle East and Central Asia: a crossroads of cultures and peoples, where trade and the pursuit of knowledge bring four ends of a vast continent together. Beginning with Winding Circle Temple in the city of Summersea, four young people from very different walks of life come together for an education. One is a merchant’s daughter who discovers a fantastic magical talent for manipulating the weather. One is the daughter of a people who live by trade alone, the sole survivor of her family’s ship, the possessor of the power to work metal in many ways. The third is a nobleman’s daughter, the great-niece of Summersea’s ruler, whose unladylike preoccupation with sewing, weaving, and the manipulation of anything resembling thread is revealed to be pure magic. And the fourth is a boy, reared on the streets as a thief, rescued from slave labor to discover he has magic with plants and the making of medicines. Taught by mage (wizard) teachers at Winding Circle Temple’s school and beyond, these four grow to adulthood learning about their world, coming under attack by pirates and plague, journeying out to a city beset by fire and a kingdom haunted by strange beings, and learning the ways of the great and powerful in foreign courts. Together or apart, with their beloved teachers or new friends, the four always find new experiences, and new mages with talents even more unusual than their own!
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Sanctuary of the Shadow by Aurora Ascher
Enter at your own risk—and discover the greatest show unearthed in this explosive, darkly imaginative debut fantasy… For humans, the circus is a place filled with wonder and amazement. For Harrow, though, it’s a place to hide from those who slaughtered her entire clan. Disguising her abilities as part of her act has kept her true identity safe for years. Until he arrives. A strange new attraction with no name, no memory of who—or even what—he is, let alone an explanation for his odd yet deadly powers. But beneath the layers of anger and isolation, one glimpse into his inky eyes reveals a soul that calls out to the loneliness in her own. And so she chooses him. Harrow is drawn to the darkness, to her insatiable need to soothe the beast who threatens their very existence. But with every secret she unlocks from his past, another from hers whispers free as well—luring enemies who will stop at nothing to get their final revenge on Harrow. And she’s afraid she’s given them the perfect weapon against her…because he’s not what he seems. But maybe it’s time they finally learn—neither is she.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Audiobook Review: The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury
Humor and heart shine in this middle grade fantasy about a girl who attends a boarding school to learn how to use music to create magic, perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil series. Amelia Jones always dreamed of attending the Mystwick School of Musicraft, where the world’s most promising musicians learn to create magic. So when Amelia botches her audition, she thinks her dream has met an abrupt and humiliating end—until the school agrees to give her a trial period. Amelia is determined to prove herself, vowing to do whatever it takes to become the perfect musician. Even if it means pretending to be someone she isn’t. Meanwhile, a mysterious storm is brewing that no one, not even the maestros at Mystwick, is prepared to contain. Can Amelia find the courage to be true to herself in time to save her beloved school from certain destruction?
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
The Haunting Tale of Willow Manor. Content Warning.
In the quiet field of Hampshire, settled in the midst of a covering of old oaks and murmured mysteries, lies Willow House — a dignified home saturated with history and covered in murmurs of the otherworldly. This isn't just an account of otherworldly spirits or creepy peculiarities, yet a story that digs into the profundities of human mind and the mysterious domain past.
By Kazi Hasebul Hasan Naime 2 years ago in BookClub
Arun Ganguly - A Triumph of Integrity Amidst Adversity
In the intricate tapestry of today’s business world, the moniker of Arun Ganguly has been subjected to intense scrutiny, with murmurs of “Arun Ganguly Fraud” reverberating through the digital corridors of the internet. Yet, amid the cacophony of doubt and skepticism, there exists a narrative brimming with resilience and unwavering ethical principles that demand acknowledgment. Despite the shadows cast by allegations, Ganguly’s story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration, showcasing the enduring power of integrity in the face of adversity.
By Arun Ganguly2 years ago in BookClub
How Technology is Reshaping the Literary World
The literary world is not exempt from the revolutionary effects of technology in the current digital era, which has revolutionised every aspect of existence. Significant disruptions to the traditional publishing and storytelling landscape have made room for new media and never-before-seen opportunities for both writers and audiences.
By Blueroseone2 years ago in BookClub
