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Rachel Reviews: A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler
I had heard good things about Anne Tyler and as I am unsure as to whether I had read her before or not, I thought I would give her a go. This is the reason I write reviews: to keep a record of what I read and try and embed them into my brain. I'm still not sure if I've read her previously or not but I will certainly read her again.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: A Spot of Bother by Mark Haddon
I can remember reading The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Haddon's debut novel, and being struck by it. Sometimes you read books that are extraordinary and unlike anything you've ever read before. And then, I read a book of short stories by him which I enjoyed but a friend, to whom I had recommended them, pointed out to me were all about death and for some reason, I shied away from his fiction for a bit.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop by Lewis Buzbee
I love books in all their forms and this is something that Lewis Buzbee and I have in common. If I had to have a preference, it would be a paperback with thick paper pages and a cover that takes some creasing. But I'm not fussy.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
A Caterpillar's Metamorphosis: A Children's Story
Book Stats: The Very Hungry Caterpillar written by Eric Carle and published in 1969. I am in the Pediatrics ward, just came to hand out the stethoscope that my dear forgetful classmate left behind, but suddenly I am bombarded with kids from all sides.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
Top meaningful and great books you should try in 2024! Read them immediately.
Title: "The Women: A Novel Hardcover – February 6, 2024" Kristin Hannah's "The Women" is a poignant and gripping novel that delves into the experiences of women during the tumultuous era of the Vietnam War. Set against the backdrop of a nation divided, the story follows twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath as she navigates the challenges of war and its aftermath.
By Julygwynet2 years ago in BookClub
Fletch and the Man Who
2024 is turning out to be a pretty ugly year. There is the continued war in the Middle East (when isn’t there one, you might say; so cynical), price inflation for basic food items (priceflation is an expression I will not use after completing this piece), there is the election noise of the various parties up here in my beloved Canada…and down below. Our parties seem to grow quickly, like mold in a basement. And I tend to wonder why there isn’t more growth in that noisy basement I refer to as the United States. I tend to ignore politics until it is trying to take more money out of my wallet, or asking me to care…or entertaining me on the page or screen.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in BookClub
The Ultimate Guide to Mindful Living
In the bustling city of New York, amidst the chaos of daily life, there lived a woman named Maya. She was a successful marketing executive, always on the go, juggling meetings, deadlines, and social obligations. Yet, despite her outward success, Maya felt a sense of emptiness creeping into her life.
By Amina Arshad2 years ago in BookClub
An Education in Alienation. Top Story - April 2024.
It might seem odd to conjure the ghost of an ancient Greek philosopher the better to try to understand and appreciate a 19th Century tale of thrilling horror with his help. I was moved to do so because I am the sort of silly idealist who believes that anything encoded by a human mind can be decoded by one, to echo David Lodge’s irascible Morris Zapp, provided sufficient energy and attention are devoted to the cause. After all, I have had the privilege and pleasure of teaching this novel to hundreds of students. When I have done so, I have repudiated charming customer service and power point karaoke in favor of close reading of the text and texts about it. The latter have both preserved and provoked a scholarly and critical conversation about tragedy in general and this novel in particular. Aristotle was the first to contribute a systematic theory of tragedy to this conversation, in the 4th Century BCE. Walking anachronism that I am, I understand it to be my duty to prepare my students to understand the text and said conversation in order, in however modest and provisional a way, to contribute to it themselves. If the aims of a university are not to preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, by these and other means, what could they possibly be?
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in BookClub
Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Espresso Machines
Are you eager to dive into the world of espresso-making but feeling overwhelmed by the sheer variety of commercial espresso machines available? Fear not! Our beginner’s guide is here to demystify the process and help you navigate the exciting world of commercial espresso machines with confidence.
By Maker machine2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Flappy Investigates by Santa Montefiore
I bought this book for my mum for Christmas and I could tell by the way that she halfheartedly thanked me that it was something which she had already read and something that she had not thoroughly enjoyed. Far be it from me to judge a book by its cover but I did with this one, in my bid to find something that would be well received, and plumping for this because of the tagline on the front: Fabulously fun and gorgeously gossipy.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
