Genre
Audiobook Review: The Herald by Shawn McGee
The future of Earth depends on unwanted misfits. Argrenn and his wife were saved from Earth's destruction by the Vrelth and transported to Geoe, a world run with gaming rules. They need to get a message out to other human planets but the Vrelth turned Geoe into a war zone. The only protection they have is their new friends and the rules of the game – none of which they know. Either they learn to play the game or Earth is doomed.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Feast of Ashes by Victoria Williamson
The Earth’s ecosystems have collapsed and only ashes remain. Is one girl’s courage enough to keep hope alive in the wastelands? It’s the year 2123, and sixteen-year-old Adina has just accidentally killed fourteen thousand seven hundred and fifty-six people. Raised in the eco-bubble of Eden Five, Adina has always believed that the Amonston Corporation’s giant greenhouse would keep her safe forever. But when her own careless mistake leads to an explosion that incinerates Eden Five, she and a small group of survivors must brave the barren wastelands outside the ruined Dome to reach the Sanctuary before their biofilters give out and their DNA threatens to mutate in the toxic air. They soon discover that the outside isn’t as deserted as they were made to believe, and the truth is unearthed on their dangerous expedition. As time runs out, Adina must tackle her guilty conscience and find the courage to get everyone to safety. Will she make it alive, or will the Nomalies get to her first?
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Novelette Review: BestGhost by C. J. Daley + Spooky Season Recs
The Old Mayor’s Mansion sits just a few miles outside the town of Cemetery. When best friends Sean and Devon want to increase views on their ghost investigation channel, they know the mansion is the perfect spot to film. Armed with a slew of new equipment, the buddies set out to capture the paranormal hotspot that will make them famous—just maybe not in the way they were hoping.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Light
In a quiet village nestled between rolling hills, there lived a young girl named Elara who had an extraordinary fascination with light. She spent her days exploring the woods, capturing the dance of sunbeams through the leaves, and studying the way candle flames swayed in the evening breeze.
By Peace Precious2 years ago in BookClub
"Seeds of Transformation: The Man Who Grew a Forest"
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between Rolling Hills somewhere in India giraffe was a 16 year old boy and he was just like all the other boys in his village but he had a special gift he had a gift for seeing Beauty and potential in places where others saw only desolation one day jadaf Came Upon A barren field close to where he grew up the field had been left unattended for Generations and it was nothing but dry cracked Earth devoid of any life it was an eyesore and the villagers had long given up on it considering it a lost cause however saw something different he saw potential where others so hopelessness he decided to transform the Baron Field into a lush Forest being just only 16 years of age the other villagers thought that he was just a young stupid boy who didn't know nothing about life juddov started by collecting seeds from nearby trees and wildflowers he brought bags full of them to the barren field with each handful of seeds he scattered he did so with utmost care and love he watered them every day even when the rain did not fall he builds Bridges out of bamboo across the barren land and placed cracked pots where water would drip onto the seeds days 22 weeks and still there were no signs of life the villagers began to mock jadav saying that his efforts were in vain that the field was too far gone to be saved but shaddaf continued undeterred by their skepticism after months one day the first tiny Sprout broke through the dry Earth jadav was overjoyed and he celebrated the small victory with the same enthusiasm as if he had witnessed a miracle he knew that the forest he envisioned was not far away jadav's determination and Faith suddenly were contagious and soon some villagers joined him in his efforts they tended to the fragile saplings protected them from harsh weather and cleared away any weeds that threatened to choke their growth slowly but surely the one sparren Fields began to transform until 30 years had passed and the field was no longer a Barren Wasteland it had become a thriving Forest filled with towering trees colorful wildflowers and a symphony of bird songs inhabited by rhinoceroses Bengal tigers and all sorts of Wildlife giraffe had dedicated his life to creating a forest where he lives today one day a traveler passing through the village marveled at the beautiful Forest and asked the villagers about it they proudly told the traveler about jadaf and his unwavering belief in the power of transformation [Music] when the traveler met jadaf he asked how did you turn a barren field into this magnificent Forest Jada smiled and replied I simply believed in the potential that existed within the field I knew that with patience love and care even the most Barren of places can be transformed into something beautiful I had seen Wildlife disappear forests disappear and I decided to do something and just as this field has become a forest so too can our hearts and Minds if we nurture them with kindness and faith turn from Barren Fields into beautiful Lush forests you see in life in your life with patience unwavering belief and persistent effort even the most seemingly Barren and hopeless situations can be transformed into something beautiful and fruitful if things are going wrong for you in your life remember the story of jadaf who turned a Barren land into a huge Forest filled with life and beautiful for everyone we can bring about positive change and make the impossible possible be persistent positive and never give up it's there to do motivation stories thank you so much for watching and stay blessed.
By Nha Ristiano2 years ago in BookClub
Review of 'The Three-Body Problem'
“War of the Worlds for the 21st century.” – Wall Street Journal A Hugo-Award winning tour de force near-future adventure with the scope of Dune and commercial action of Independence Day from China's most beloved science fiction writer With The Three-Body Problem, English-speaking readers got their first chance to experience the multiple-award-winning and bestselling Three-Body Trilogy by China's most beloved science fiction author, Cixin Liu. The Three-Body Problem was released to great acclaim, including coverage in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker. It also won the Hugo Award, making it the first translated novel ever to win a major SF award. Now the first volume of the series, The Three-Body Problem, is available in paperback for the first time. Set against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them take over a world seen as corrupt, or to fight against the invasion. The result is a science fiction masterpiece of enormous scope and vision.
By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Takuan from Koto by Ryu Zhong
A stone marten, in pursuit of the sun, climbs to the very Heavens and causes quite a commotion. Both the stubborn gods and the ordinary people have a hard time when weredemons break free. Even the Lord of the Underworld turns out to be powerless. But sometimes even a mouse can be stronger than an elephant, as the old proverb says. The fate of the world ends up in the hands of Takuan — a young trickster, who deceives the greedy, angry, and ignorant people across the country of Chinayindu. On his journey, he meets the wandering warrior Zhu Leizu, a temple monk named Soliang, the clumsy sorcerer Bricabrac, and many others. Our story begins with a village boy setting off to a monastery to become a demon-hunting monk, only to find out how truly dull monastic life can be. Or does our story actually begin with the birth of the stone marten Ta Guan? This book is a full box set of series ‘Adventures of Takuan from Koto’: Prince of Blue Flowers Hunters of Weredemons Envoys of Celestials
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Unveiling 'Legacy of Lovers': A Timeless Tale of Romance and Sacrifice
In the ever-expanding universe of literature, some stories stand out not just for their narrative prowess, but for their ability to transcend time and place, touching the very essence of our humanity. "Legacy of Lovers," the latest novel by the acclaimed author Jeremy Gant, is one such literary gem that weaves together generations of love, sacrifice, and the timeless human quest for connection.
By Jeremy Gant2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Who Will Find Her? by Ryan Young
It's been one year since the disappearance of beloved high school track star Melody Anderson. The small town of Hawksboro, North Carolina, has only started to recover from the media frenzy that's being fueled by a self-serving news anchor. As the case goes eerily cold, her suspected captor, a known predator with a history of violence, hasn't been seen in months. On a crisp autumn night, tragedy strikes again. During a packed high school football game, 14-year-old Cheyenne Holt vanishes from a park bench while spectators cheer on the home team. The sheriff is stunned and incapable of reliving the nightmare of the past year. He immediately labels her a runaway, killing any chances of a public outcry or coordinated search effort. No one is coming to help. With the weight of injustice pressing down on her family and friends, those closest to Cheyenne vow to find her by any means necessary. Four friends venture into the vast wilderness searching for answers and willing to face whatever monsters await. Whether it's the lead suspect in Melody's case or someone worse and far more dangerous. Someone closer to home.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
