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Slay: The Ancestors Blessed Me With This Read
I started Slay at 9:00 in the evening. I read the last page at 11:45. When I tell you . . . it has been years since I've read through a book that quickly, been so consumed by a story until I devoured it? I haven't read through a book in one complete sitting since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I can count on one hand the number of books, as well, that have evoked such a visceral and real reaction from me as this book had, the kind that makes my chest tighten and heart flare with something sharp and a little painful for the characters. Included in that list of books to spark such a rare reaction is the aforementioned Harry Potter book, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, and a book called The Sight by David Clement-Davies. A motley assembly, each with their own power to grab something within me in a strangling grip that compels me to push through the books just so I can know relief from the feeling.
By Delise Fantome2 years ago in BookClub
I Got My Book In a Library . Top Story - September 2023.
I had some exciting news in my email. A few months ago, I sent a few of my poetry books over to the National Poetry Library in London. I really hope to one day actually visit the place someday, because I think it will be a place where I love. I already adore the Oxford Poetry Library. A lot of the libraries near me don’t have a lot of poetry books, so it’s really nice to know there are libraries dedicated just for poetry.
By Chloe Gilholy2 years ago in BookClub
Rogue justice
The moon hung low in the night sky, casting eerie shadow across the desolate cityscape. neon signs flickered like dying, and a chill wind whispered through the abounded streets. in the heart of this urban wasteland, one man prepared to deliver his own brand of justice. His name was Jack Steel, a formal special forces operative turned vigilante. he had watched as corruption and crime had taken hold of his beloved city, and he couldn't stand idly by any longer. Dressed in black tactical gear, he moved silently through the shadow, his mind razor-sharp and his body honed to perfection. Tonight, jack had received a tip about a powerful criminal organization known as the Black serpent. They were responsible for a string of high-profile murders were rumored to have infiltrated the highest echelons of government. It was time to expose them and bring them to justice. As jack reached the abandoned warehouse where the black serpent was rumored to be holding their secret meeting, he observed from the rooftop. Through night vision goggles. he saw thee entrance guarded by heavily armed men. His heart raced, but he knew there was no turning back. Jack descended from the roof, using his expert skills to remain undetected, He move like a shadow, swiftly eliminating guards one by one with precision strikes and silenced weapons, The element of surprise was his greatest ally, and he used it to his advantage. Inside the warehouse, the leader of the Black serpent were gathered around a massive table, maps and documents scattered about. They were plotting their next move, unaware that their secrets were about to be laid bare. Jack slipped in unnoticed, hidden behind a stack of crates. Just as the tension in the room reached its peak, Jack struck. His assault was a blur of violence and efficiency. He disarmed the closest guards with lightning-fast moves, sending weapons clattering to the ground. With a combination of martial arts and sheer determination, he incapacitated anyone who dared to challenge him. With the room secured, Jack confronted the Black serpent's leaders. The truth about their criminal empire spilled out like venom, and their pleas for mercy fell on deaf ears. Jack wasn't interested in mercy; he wanted justice. As Jack prepared to call the authorities, he noticed a hidden door in the corner of the warehouse. Curiosity got the better of him, and he ventured inside. To his shock, he discovered a hidden laboratory where the Black serpent had conducting illegal experiments, using innocent people as test subjects. Determined to expose the full extent of their crimes, Jack recorded evidence and set charges to destroy the laboratory. He made his escape just as the authorities arrived to apprehend the remaining criminals. The warehouse erupted in a fiery explosion, symbolizing the end of Black serpent's reign terror. In the end, Jack Steel's quest for justice had brought down a powerful criminal organization and uncovered a web of corruption. But he knew his work was far from over. As he disappeared into the night, he vowed to continue his fight against the forces of darkness, ensuring that rogue justice would prevail where the system had failed.
By Divine chinaelo2 years ago in BookClub
The Quest For Peace
Startheghumani Peace, the elusive ideal that has captivated the hearts and minds of humanity for millennia, remains one of our most enduring and cherished aspirations. From the inner sanctums of our hearts to the grand stage of international diplomacy, the quest for peace has shaped the course of history and defined the essence of human civilization.
By Vaneesa Miles2 years ago in BookClub
titanic story
The Titanic: A Tragic Tale of Hubris and Heroism In the early hours of April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship of its time, met a tragic fate on its maiden voyage. This iconic disaster has captured the world's imagination for over a century, a story of hubris, heroism, and human error that continues to resonate with people to this day.
By Golu Yadav2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: The Phoenix King by Aparna Verma. Top Story - September 2023.
In a kingdom where flames hold magic and the desert hides secrets, an ancient prophecy comes for an assassin, a princess, and a king. But none are ready to face destiny—and the choices they make could burn the world. “If we carry the burdens of our fathers, we’ll never know what it means to be free.” For Elena Aadya Ravence, fire is yearning. She longs to feel worthy of her Phoenix god, of her ancestors who transformed the barren dunes of Sayon into a thriving kingdom. But though she knows the ways and wiles of the desert better than she knows her own skin, the secrets of the Eternal Flame elude her. And without them, she’ll never be accepted as queen. For Leo Malhari Ravence, fire is control. He is not ready to give up his crown—there’s still too much work to be done to ensure his legacy remains untarnished, his family protected. But power comes with a price, and he’ll wage war with the heavens themselves to keep from paying it. For Yassen Knight, fire is redemption. He dreams of shedding his past as one of Sayon’s most deadly assassins, of laying to rest the ghosts of those he has lost. If joining the court of flame and serving the royal Ravence family—the very people he once swore to eliminate—will earn him that, he’ll do it no matter what they ask of him. But the Phoenix watches over all and the fire has a will of its own. It will come for all three, will come for Sayon itself….and they must either find a way to withstand the blaze or burn to ash.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Far from the Tree
Andrew Solomon investigates, in his book "Far from the Tree," how families might tolerate children with identities that are distinct from those of their parents. Solomon delves deeply into the complexities of what he calls "horizontal identity," which refers to the phenomenon in which children depart from their parents' expectations regarding characteristics such as disability, genius, and criminality. His investigation is informed by considerable research and interviews. His empathic work illuminates the complexities of judgment, sadness, and celebration that are present in interactions between children and parents that are not conventional.
By Reinhold Lautner2 years ago in BookClub
Freakonomics
Freakonomics is a book written by economist Steven Levitt and writer Stephen Dubner in which they investigate the hidden incentives, motivations, and repercussions that lie behind a wide variety of social patterns and occurrences. They exhibit Levitt's unusual yet insightful approach by using the lens of economics to themes such as cheating teachers and conspiring sumo wrestlers. In doing so, they discover the unseen factors that are affecting occurrences that appear to be unrelated to one another. Their captivating book deftly challenges commonly held beliefs about the way the world functions.
By Reinhold Lautner2 years ago in BookClub
