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"The Snowman" by Jo Nesbø - Book Club Discussion
Oslo in November. The first snow of the season has fallen. A boy named Jonas wakes in the night to find his mother gone. Out his window, in the cold moonlight, he sees the snowman that inexplicably appeared in the yard earlier in the day. Around its neck is his mother's pink scarf. Hole suspects a link between a menacing letter he's received and the disappearance of Jonas's mother - and of perhaps a dozen other women, all of whom went missing on the day of a first snowfall. As his investigation deepens, something else emerges: he is becoming a pawn in an increasingly terrifying game whose rules are devised - and constantly revised - by the killer. (GoodReads)
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie - Book Club Discussion
First, there were ten—a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a little private island off the coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they're unwilling to reveal—and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. A famous nursery rhyme is framed and hung in every room of the mansion: "Ten little boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were nine. Nine little boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight. Eight little boys traveling in Devon; One said he'd stay there then there were seven. Seven little boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in half and then there were six. Six little boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one, and then there were five. Five little boys going in for law; One got in Chancery, and then there were four. Four little boys going out to sea; A red herring swallowed one, and then there were three. Three little boys walking in the zoo; A big bear hugged one, and then there were two. Two little boys sitting in the sun; One got frizzled up, and then there was one. One little boy left all alone; He went out and hanged himself and then there were none." When they realize that murders are occurring as described in the rhyme, terror mounts. One by one they fall prey. Before the weekend is out, there will be none. Who has choreographed this dastardly scheme? And who will be left to tell the tale? Only the dead are above suspicion. (GoodReads)
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"Wish You Were Here" by Rita Mae Brown - Book Club Review
Curiosity just might be the death of Mrs. Murphy - and her human companion, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen. Small towns are like families: Everyone lives very close together, and everyone keeps secrets. Crozet, Virginia, is a typical small town until its secrets explode into murder. Crozet's thirty-something postmistress, Harry, has a tiger cat (Mrs. Murphy) and a Welsh Corgi (Tucker), a pending divorce, and a bad habit of reading postcards not addressed to her. When Crozet's citizens start turning up murdered, Harry remembers that each received a card with a tombstone on the front and the message "Wish you were here" on the back. Intent on protecting their human friend, Mrs. Murphy and Tucker begin to scent out clues. Meanwhile, Harry is conducting her own investigation, unaware her pets are one step ahead of her. If only Mrs. Murphy could alert her somehow, Harry could uncover the culprit before the murder occurs and before Harry finds herself on the killer's mailing list. (GoodReads)
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"The Power of Mindfulness: Cultivating Awareness and Appreciation in Daily Life" . Content Warning.
The world is full of amazing and awe-inspiring things, but sometimes we can become so accustomed to our surroundings that we forget to appreciate them. This is where the art of mindfulness comes in. By being present in the moment and fully engaged in our surroundings, we can learn to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
By ethics with AI2 years ago in BookClub
Ephemeral Echoes of the Quantum Garden. Content Warning.
In a distant future where reality intertwines with the surreal, a brilliant quantum physicist named Dr. Isabella Thorne stumbles upon a hidden dimension known as the Quantum Garden. This enigmatic realm exists beyond the boundaries of space and time, governed by laws beyond human comprehension.
By stephens sitole2 years ago in BookClub
Buried Alive
Image by Headfone So of course, the delayed release of Buried Alive has limited its impact on many fronts from hostage negotiations, to original crime drama, and now marijuana forgiveness on the federal level. While it was fun writing this audio drama for Headfone and also enjoyed listening to the final product, it seems it might never be released to the public. There’s only one more episode I’m going to release after this one so the only way you can hear how it ends is if Headfone releases the story on their app. West Coast Milblogger returns in the new year.
By Cyrus Emerson2 years ago in BookClub
Buried Alive
Image by Headfone Hope everyone is having a happy holiday. While I’m still in the dark about the release of Buried Alive we can keep this going until the West Coast Milblogger returns next year. This writing has the potential to help reignite the Hemp Revolution only there are external forces too powerful for me to avoid. However, we have secured ourselves on the right side of history. If nuclear war breaks out it’s because the Hemp Revolution was suppressed by the powers that be.
By Cyrus Emerson2 years ago in BookClub
Green Apples vs Red Apples: What You Need To Know.. Content Warning.
Introduction There are two distinct apple varieties: green apples and red apples, each having distinct flavors, appearances, and nutritional qualities. They all have unique characteristics and can thus be used for diverse culinary uses depending on an individual’s preferences.
By Susan Nnebe2 years ago in BookClub
“The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes’ historical fiction book “The Giver of Stars” takes readers on a literary trip to the 1930s rural heartland of Kentucky. Moyes skillfully tells a story of friendship, love, and the transformational power of literature in this moving story. Inspired by the real-life New Deal project known as the Pack Horse Library Project, this book immerses the reader in the lives of the women who traveled on horseback to provide books to isolated areas of Appalachia. We’ll delve into this engrossing tale and examine its key themes, endearing characters, subliminal messages, and the significant influence that literature has on people as a whole.
By Kristiyan Parzulov2 years ago in BookClub
