Fiction

I Finally Read an Amish Romance
Book Review: Adoring Addie By Leslie Gould Adoring Addie is a fun, light hearted Amish romance based not-so-subtly on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In some ways, the references are charming and not immediately noticeable, like when Onkel Bob says something along the lines of “They stumble that run fast”. Other times, it’s a bit forced and corny, like near the end, when Johnathan’s pain meds are left out and Addie’s mother briefly assumes that they both ended themselves, when in fact, it was a twisted misunderstanding.
By Koda Red2 years ago in BookClub
MY Story Outline
Once in a while an idea comes to writers that just won't leave us alone. So I keep returning to this story. I first started it in 2013 and set it aside because I was building up poetry books and two other novels but this sci fi story remains one of my favourites. They are all my favourites. My mind is important as my body and I gave birth to them there, amongst synapses firing, normal brain operations and the magical force of imagination. I jumped ahead and wrote two other stories based on the beginnings of this one. The first fast forwarded to a set of Science Fiction short stories which I am so excited about I can barely stop writing.
By Canuck Scriber Lisa Lachapelle2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Shattered Bond by Ava Slade
Synopsis Know your enemy… Only werewolves have fated mates—until me. During a full moon, my fleabag masters earn their wolves. But everything I thought I knew about myself changes when I start shifting along with them. How could this be? I’m human. Then my fated mate is revealed to me. The worst part is, he’s the alpha of the pack, the one who’s tormented me for years. I’m fated to my enemy. And now I’m becoming one of them. When he rejects me, it crushes me. As if that weren’t painful enough, he then orders the pack to kill me, forcing me to flee. But the alpha has a way of tracking me. I’m constantly on the run until I meet Jonas, whose ego is bigger than his muscles. For refuge, we’re forced to stay with a colony of vampires who wield Shadow magic and think polka dot pajamas are all the rage. Jonas’s protection is temporary, which is fine because I despise him. Yet when I’m not thinking of how to make his life miserable, I can’t help but stare at his lips. Can I trust him? One thing’s for sure, the alpha won’t stop hunting me until either of us is dead or I’m fully bonded with another.
By Zuleika Boekhoudt2 years ago in BookClub
A Lesser Known Napoleon
Specific works stand as pillars of intellectual engagement and artistic brilliance in the vast tapestry of theatrical history. George Bernard Shaw's "The Man of Destiny," a one-act play that premiered on May 20, 1897, at London's Duke of York's Theatre, firmly occupies this prestigious realm. This masterful piece not only transports us to the historical milieu of Napoleon Bonaparte's era but also delves into the fabric of human agency, historical interpretation, and the entwined forces of destiny and choice.
By Drew Jaehnig2 years ago in BookClub
Reading "The Star of Kazan"
I don't remember how old I was when I was given a book written by Eva Ibbotson called The Star of Kazan, though I probably was in my preteen years. The one thing I know for sure is that as soon as I read the book, it quickly became my favorite. I reread it constantly, sometimes from beginning to end and other times just some favorite snippets. To this day I occasionally skim through it with a smile.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in BookClub
"The Enchanted Adventures of the Four Cousins
In a quaint village nestled at the foot of misty mountains, lived four cousins: Amelia, Ethan, Lily, and Oliver. They were inseparable since childhood, their bond strengthened by shared summers spent at their grandparents' old cottage.
By qudus ademola2 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of Destiny
In the heart of ancient Rome, where the grandeur of the Roman Empire meets the tumultuous forces of nature, a lone figure emerges from the shadows. Maximus, shrouded in mystery, carries a purpose known only to himself. As rain pounds against marble columns and wind howl through the streets, his journey unfolds—a journey that reveals heroic qualities and fixable human flaws, both within himself and those around him. The storm that rages outside mirrors the tempest within his heart, as he navigates a treacherous path to uncover a truth that could alter the destiny of an empire. In a city where power and ambition collide, Maximus must confront an adversary worthy of his mettle, all while learning that sometimes the worst troubles can become stepping stones to success. Prepare to be immersed in a tale of intrigue, deception, and the indomitable spirit that can reshape the course of history.
By Stefan Chardakliev2 years ago in BookClub
The Eye of the World. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
When I turned twelve, my mother lent me a paperback novel. She normally preferred to buy hardbacks, but this one wasn’t formatted in your typical six by nine-inch trim. It was an eight-hundred-page manuscript roughly the size and shape of a hardback. The cover art featured a warrior atop a huge black horse set against a full moon. Beside him in stark contrast rode a petite woman in blue carrying a staff and sitting astride a small but elegant white horse. I can still recall the tiny bat-like creature flying just under the title, ‘The Eye of the World’.
By Kenny Penn2 years ago in BookClub
The psychology of emotion
The psychology of emotion explores how emotions influence our thoughts, behavior, and overall well-being. Emotions are complex responses to various stimuli, often involving physiological changes, thoughts, and subjective feelings. Our senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, play a crucial role in shaping our emotional experiences and our perception of reality. For example, visual stimuli can trigger emotions through colors, patterns, and facial expressions. Auditory cues like music or voices can evoke strong emotional responses. Touch can convey comfort, affection, or discomfort. Smells and tastes can trigger memories and emotional associations. These sensory inputs can influence how we interpret situations, form judgments, and make decisions. Our emotions also interact with our cognitive processes, affecting attention, memory, and decision-making. Emotions can bias our perception of events, leading to selective attention and memory recall. This, in turn, influences how we construct our understanding of the world around us. In essence, our senses provide the raw data that our brain processes into emotional experiences, which in turn shape our perception of reality. This dynamic interplay between our senses, emotions, and cognition plays a crucial role in determining how we respond to situations, relate to others, and navigate our lives.
By Uchenna Emmanuel 2 years ago in BookClub
Now, I AM an Axolotl. Top Story - August 2023.
There was a time when I would think about axolotls a lot. I used to go look at them in the aquarium of the Jardin des Plantes and would stay there hours contemplating them, observing their immobility, their shadowed movements. Now, I am an axolotl. Hubo un tiempo en que yo pensaba mucho en los axolotl. Iba a verlos al acuario del Jardín des Plantes y me quedaba horas mirándolos, observando su inmovilidad, sus oscuros movimientos. Ahora soy un axolotl. JULIO CORTAZAR (1914-1987)
By Rob Angeli2 years ago in BookClub
Stranger
I was reading, reading, reading. I couldn't stop myself. Dean Koontz's (Strangers) "Schwarzer Mond" kept me awake. The novel had such a vivid effect on me that every word stayed with me. I received the impression that I was a character in this book. I was completely absorbed by the book and its language.
By Dagmar Goeschick2 years ago in BookClub
The Crimson Rivers: Immersive World of Thrilling Crime Fiction
We are the Masters, We are the Slaves. We are Everywhere, Yet Nowhere at All. We are the Decision Makers. We are the Dominant Force of the Crimson Rivers.
By NilSercan2 years ago in BookClub