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Review of Genesis (Chapter 1). Content Warning.
I’m going to be rereading and reviewing the entire Bible. As an ex-Christian, it’s just therapeutic to me. I wasted half of my life being scared of this book while only being read bits and pieces cherry-picked by my church to fit a narrative. When I finally did read the entire thing, I walked away from Christianity altogether.
By Clara Jayne4 months ago in BookClub
Before I Read Sex Ain’t the Way to Love, Here’s What I’m Already Asking Myself by NWO Sparrow
5 Questions I Can’t Wait to Answer After Reading Sex Ain’t the Way to Love When I first heard about Tavia Mapp-Deterville’s new book Sex Ain’t the Way to Love, I was intrigued. The title alone had me pausing, because it hits on something that feels universal and yet deeply personal. As a man, I know this book is written primarily for women, especially Black women, but I could not help asking myself what lessons I might gain by listening in. Tavia is a music publicist turned author, and with this new release she is blending memoir and journal in a way that forces readers to not just read but to actually reflect. That alone makes me curious.
By NWO SPARROW4 months ago in BookClub
Drawing in the Sands by Zoe Klein
I finally finished the book Drawing in the Sands. Here is a little overview of the story. "Brilliant archaeologist, Page Brookstone, is convinced bones speak, yet none of the ancient remains she has unearthed during her twelve years of toiling at Israel's storied battle grounds of Megiddo has delivered the life-altering message she so craves. Which is why Ibrahim and Naima (in the summary, it says Aisha, but in the book, it's Naima) Barakat, a young Arab couple who implore Page to excavate the grounds beneath their house in Anatot, instantly intrigues her. The Barakats claim the ghosts of two lovers haunt their home, overwhelming everyone who enters with love and desire. Ignoring the scorn of her peers, Page investigates the site, where she is seduced by the undeniable force. Once Ibrahim presents Page with hard evidence of a cistern beneath his living room floor, she has no choice but to uncover the secret of the spirits. It is not long before Page makes a miraculous discovery - the bones of the deeply troubled Prophet Jeremiah locked in with an eternal brace with a mysterious woman named Anatiya. Buried with the entwined skeletons is a collection of Anatiya's scrolls, whose magical words challenge centuries-old interpretations of the prophet's story and create a worldwide fervor that threatens to silence the truth about the two lovers forever. Caught in a forbidden romance of her own, and under constant siege from religious zealots and ruthless critics, Page risks her life and reputation to deliver Anatiya's passionate message to the world." - From the summary in the book
By Jessie Lynn Nelson4 months ago in BookClub
The Bookclub That Never Agreed
M Mehran Most bookclubs bond over shared taste. Ours bonded over the exact opposite. We never agreed on anything—not the genre, not the author, not even the definition of a “good book.” And strangely enough, that was the secret that kept us together.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in BookClub
The Secret Bookclub in the Park
M Mehran Most people walked past us without noticing. To them, we were just a cluster of strangers on picnic blankets, sipping tea from mismatched thermoses. But for those who stopped and listened, they’d realize something unusual: we weren’t talking about the weather or politics. We were unraveling worlds, chapter by chapter, beneath the old oak tree in the park.
By Muhammad Mehran4 months ago in BookClub
Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems. Content Warning.
“Maybe the original sin was a man taking a woman for granted.” ― Megan Fox, Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems Let me start this off by saying, I have NEVER read a book of poetry that had me hooked like this. Hell, I have never even done a review of poetry before. But Megan Fox has me in such a chokehold and I felt like writing about it. Maybe it's because I loved mgk but wow, I see him in a different light now. I am so addicted to Megan's writing it's not even funny.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹4 months ago in BookClub
Secrets
Has anyone ever felt this way? As though you’re hiding your emotions, opinions, and/or very essence away - just like a locked box only you can open? I’ve always felt this way, since I feel terrible when I put myself before others. Someone needs help with homework, no problem. Another needs my opinion to help them feel better, I’ll gladly put myself down to make them laugh. Yet, living like this… is so tiring. I constantly smile, put on a facade of neutrality and a shield nobody is able to pierce through to sense my true thoughts. I do everything I can for my friends and even people I barely know, and every time they harm me, I just smile. And tell myself no, this doesn’t hurt. Feel the pain later, but never right now.
By Ellie Tseng4 months ago in BookClub
"Romantic YA Books That Will Make You Fall in Love With Reading". AI-Generated.
Young adult love stories have a timeless charm that captivates readers of every generation. These books explore the excitement, vulnerability, and raw emotions of first love, making them relatable and heartwarming. For many young readers, love-themed books provide not just entertainment but also emotional comfort and life lessons about relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth.
By Fashion World4 months ago in BookClub
Happiest Place on Earth or Most Haunted?
As a long-time Disney fan and a paranormal enthusiast, I'm well aware of some of the alleged hauntings that exist in Disneyland. One of the most common sightings is that of Walt himself, whose ghost has been spotted in numerous locations around the park, but predominantly in his old apartment above the fire station located on Main Street USA, where he and his family would sometimes stay.
By Janis Masyk-Jackson4 months ago in BookClub
