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Book Spotlight: Lady and the Tramp and Me by B.L. Berg
Life doesn’t always turn out the way you think it should, does it? For instance, what happens when you get a puppy you don’t want? For Simon that answer is simply: nothing good. His life as a happy bachelor is torpedoed when he reluctantly accepts a puppy of indeterminable breed who names himself Tramp and seemingly never ever stops growing – personality included. Any principles for raising a dog are put to the test, and so is Simon’s state of mind when his sex-life is sabotaged, his sports car rendered useless, and Tramp is spending all of Simon’s money. And then there’s the women… quite a few of them, but one in particular. The angry one in the park who likes dogs and who wonders if Simon is a stripper because he flashes her his ass. But in reality, he looks like he’s just escaped from an asylum. And that’s just the beginning…
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review: A Backstage Betrayal by Michael Ball
THE THEATRE MAY SEEM GLAMOROUS, BUT SECRETS WAIT BEHIND THE CURTAIN 1926. Running a theatre may appear to be all about the showbiz, but times are hard at The Empire. Following a turbulent period Jack Treadwell, erstwhile proprietor, his mother Lillian, and his playwright wife Grace, know they need to get things back on track - and how better than with the annual pantomime, a new venture, and an all-singing all-dancing talent contest, showcasing the best performers around. But could Lillian's new admirer, Grand Duke Nikolai Kuznetsov, be bringing disaster in his wake? Will The Empire be caught up in the scandal surrounding West End star, Stella Stanmore? And what are their enemies in Highbridge planning? While Jack and Grace fight to ensure the show does go on, a royal visitor raises the stakes and a young widow, Sally Blow, dares to dream that the talent contest might be her big break. As the talent contest draws closer, tragedy strikes. Amid the glitz and glamour there are strange goings on and a plot afoot. Is everything Jack and Grace have worked so hard for about to come crashing down? And could this be curtains for The Empire?
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
L'Ultima luna, incipit
Living on the edge of the Masai Mara in the early 1980s brought its share of problems, with lions, snakes, scorpions, and giant spiders. These obstacles did not scare Jeff Connelly, who had purposely chosen that life and in his heart would not have changed it for any other.
By Patrizia Poliabout a year ago in BookClub
The Phoenix of Nagasaki
The Phoenix of Nagasaki In the peaceful village of Hisagawa, tucked away in the heart of Nagasaki, the wounds of war were carved deeply into the lives of its people. The catastrophic aftermath of the atomic bomb had reduced a once-vibrant community to ruins, leaving its residents struggling with grief and hopelessness. Among this devastation lived Kenji, a man whose path would come to embody the resilience and strength of the human spirit.
By RAJEEVAN N P NADUMURIabout a year ago in BookClub
10 Puzzle-Like Novels That Will Keep You Guessing
Some novels are more than just stories; they’re intricate puzzles that invite readers to unravel secrets, uncover hidden clues, and piece together complex plots. These types of books make you think, offering a thrilling reading experience where every twist and turn feels like a clue waiting to be solved. If you enjoy stories that challenge your mind and keep you engaged from start to finish, here are ten novels that will make you feel like you’re solving a mystery alongside the characters.
By Black Roseabout a year ago in BookClub
10 Fantasy Books That Will Change How You See Good vs. Evil
Fantasy books often portray a clear distinction between heroes and villains, with good triumphing over evil. However, some stories challenge this simplicity, offering morally complex characters and situations that blur the lines between right and wrong. Here are ten fantasy novels that explore these nuances, making you rethink what good and evil truly mean.
By Black Roseabout a year ago in BookClub
The Price of Honesty
In the bustling city of Auron, where towering skyscrapers touched the sky and the streets buzzed with the constant hum of life, lived a young man named Rohan. Known for his unwavering honesty, Rohan worked as a junior manager at one of the city’s largest corporations, Falcon Industries. His reputation for being a truthful, straightforward individual had earned him respect from some, but others viewed his honesty as a flaw—a weakness that could be exploited.
By RAJEEVAN N P NADUMURIabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Kingsrise by Anne Mattias
Two stabbings. The victims: a man named Arthur and a mysterious knight. Detective Inspector Niamh Khalid finds herself drawn into a world of myth, magic, and betrayal. Can she solve an impossible case and keep her brother safe? Things aren’t looking too great for DI Niamh Khalid. Her brother Lance has been arrested, her superior officer is breathing down her neck, and she is investigating an attempted murder, with no suspects and no clues to the identity of the victim. Then, Lance and his friends discover another dead body: a young man, dressed as a knight. Soon, a series of terrifying incidents threaten to derail Niamh’s investigation. Lance is clearly hiding something, and Niamh’s journalist ex-fiancé is back in her life, asking awkward questions. When criminal barrister Merlin Rhys seeks her out with a stunning revelation, Niamh begins to appreciate just how strange and frightening a mystery she and Lance have become involved in. Can myth and magic be real? Can they help Niamh solve her case, and save both her brother and her world?
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Killer Bodies by Heleen Kist
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR In a prestigious Edinburgh apartment building, gym receptionist Evie whiles away long hours doodling the deaths of residents who've annoyed her. On her birthday of all days, a man slumps off the exercise bike - dead. She tries to get help, but someone has locked the doors and the phones are out of reach. When another resident collapses inexplicably, Evie realises the deaths resemble those she drew ... and her sketchbook is missing. Was she framed... ... or is she next? Killer Bodies is a darkly humorous locked room thriller that will leave you wondering not just WHO killed all these people or WHY, but also HOW!
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Inked by Rachel Rener
When Zayn, your smoking hot boss, tells you never to touch the cache of deluxe tattoo ink locked away in his office, you listen to him… until the day you run out of your own ink, your squirming client is on the verge of peeing his pants, and your boss is nowhere to be found. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? I fully expected Zayn to yell at me when he returned to the shop. What I didn't expect was the fresh cobra tattoo on my client’s butt magically springing to life. Or the interdimensional filing cabinet hiding in the back of Zayn's office. And, oh, did I mention that my gorgeous, magic-ink-hoarding boss is actually an incubus? Now – through (mostly) no fault of my own – we have to venture into a strange and distant land where a never-ending list of lethal flora, fauna, and fae await us. When you add in my Jewish mother’s string of poorly-timed, hysterical phone calls, there is one thing I’m grateful for: there’s no cell service in the fae realm.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: In Which a Demon King Does Not Have a Romantic Interest in His Human Gardener by Rori Thornton
Demon King Jurao returns from his successful thirty-year Union Campaign and discovers something amiss - the castle gardens have a secret caretaker. Using his authority over the sentient plants, he discovers the gardener is... a human! But after hearing the man out, Jurao decides to appoint Braelin as the official Royal Gardener for all his hard work. Now he just needs to figure out why everyone seems to believe he is romantically interested in the human...
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Imperfect Illusions by Vanora Lawless
A drafted empath. A dreamwalking poet. A world at war. Chicago, 1917. Idealistic, aspiring poet, Elliot Stone can make people feel euphoria or horror with a simple touch. But that's only part of his magical abilities. He can also wake in the dreams of people he cares deeply for. Stubborn, fiercely independent Warren “Sully” Sullivan is an illusionist with a secret: he feels the emotions of others as visceral sensations. A lifetime of fending for himself and parsing feelings that aren’t his own has left him guarded. An intoxicating, intense connection on their last night of freedom should be nothing more than a one-night stand. And it is. Until Elliot awakens in Sully's nightmare with an overpowering urge to save him, regardless of his carefully crafted moral code. As tragedy draws them together in real life to battle enemies with twisted magic, weakness is a disastrous liability. When keeping safe means revealing his to Elliot, can Sully take the risk?
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub