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Book Spotlight: Black Stone Heart by Michael R. Fletcher
A broken man, Khraen awakens alone and lost. His stone heart has been shattered, littered across the world. With each piece, he regains some small shard of the man he once was. He follows the trail, fragment by fragment, remembering his terrible past. There was a woman. There was a sword. There was an end to sorrow. Khraen walks the obsidian path.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Blackout Trail by Linda Naughton
When the world goes dark, a doctor embarks on a perilous journey. Doctor Anna Hastings is no stranger to disasters, having spent much of her career as an aid worker in conflict zones around the world. Yet when an electrical phenomenon known as an EMP brings down the power grid, Anna faces catastrophe on a scale she never imagined. She must learn what it means to be a doctor in a world deprived of almost all technology. As the blackout causes planes to fall from the sky, Anna crosses paths with devoted father Mark Ryan in the chaos at the airport. Mark convinces Anna to travel with him and his seven-year-old daughter Lily to their family’s cabin in remote Maine. There Mark hopes to reunite with his wife, and find a safe refuge from a society on the brink of collapse. Journeying across a thousand miles of backcountry trails, they will face a daily struggle against nature. Their biggest peril, though, may come from their fellow survivors. As Anna grows closer to Mark and Lily, she resolves to see them safely home. But can she hold onto her humanity in a world gone mad?
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Angels by Rachel Churcher
Angels have lived among us for as long as we can remember. They don't have powers, but they do have wings. They've always hidden their wings, and who they are - until Kane. Melodie Abbott remembers the day she saw Kane's taboo-shattering billboard. A beautiful model showing his wings on Oxford Street, on a photo as tall as a building. When sixteen-year-old Mel finally meets her idol, disaster strikes. Can she find a way to free herself from his shadow, and what will her future hold? 'Angels' is a coming-of-age story, a university heartbreak novel with a twist, a celebration of friendship and desire, and an exploration of attraction, identity and self-expression. It takes courage to find your wings...
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
When Americo Ricky Migliore Found Balance Between Work and Hobbies
Introduction In today's fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is often a challenge, particularly for business leaders like Americo Ricky Migliore. As the president of a premier tile and stone installation company, Americo’s schedule can be demanding, yet he has successfully navigated the tightrope between professional commitments and personal passions. By implementing effective strategies, Americo not only enhances his personal satisfaction but also boosts his professional performance.
By Americo Miglioreabout a year ago in BookClub
Mia's Gift
In the heart of a vibrant city, where the skyline reached for the stars and the streets hummed with life, there lived a little girl named Mia. At just ten years old, she was an embodiment of joy, creativity, and an unyielding spirit. Her room was a kaleidoscope of colors, adorned with posters of famous dancers, twinkling fairy lights, and shelves filled with dance shoes, costumes, and trophies from local competitions. To Mia, dance was more than just a hobby; it was her lifeblood.
By Oluwafemi Fred-Ahmaduabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review: The Gratitude Blueprint
Book Review: The Gratitude Blueprint by Stevie Ball In The Gratitude Blueprint: Building Self-Worth Through Thankfulness, author Stevie Ball offers an inspiring and actionable guide to harnessing the power of gratitude. Through a blend of personal stories and practical tips, the book explores how thankfulness can boost self-worth and transform one's outlook on life. Ball provides readers with tools to build their own gratitude practice, ultimately leading to a more positive and fulfilled life.
By stevie h ballabout a year ago in BookClub
Expectation
Expectation — this word holds immense meaning, not only for me, but for nearly all living organisms on this Earth. I believe every being in this universe has its own set of expectations, driven by the need for physical and mental growth. Without expectation, there would be no progress in life.
By Athiyappan Lalith kumarabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Anathema and Tidbit by Stephanie Barr
Rejected even by her own kind, Anathema, the albino dragon, always thought she’d live her centuries alone until, on a whim—on a compulsion—she rescued a tiny black kitten from certain death. She could never have guessed what his companionship would mean for her. More, she could never have predicted the impact sharing her life with him would have on her and so many others. Or the powerful persona lurking in that tiny feline morsel she called Tidbit.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: All In by Russell Isler
What dies in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Vampire playboy Eddy Fry has spent years living it up, so to speak, in Las Vegas. In all those decades, not once has he met another of his kind. Until tonight. Eddy learns that, not only are there other vampires out there, the one after him is older and much more powerful than he is. As if that wasn't bad enough, she’s got a small army of supernatural creatures at her beck and call. In a flash, she’s muscled him out of the casino he calls home and left him with an offer he can’t refuse. Out-gunned and out of his depth, Eddy will need to find his own allies, allies who know their way around this whacked-out supernatural world he’s been ignoring for so long. Otherwise, he might just see his first sunrise in years…
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Agent. Mother. Other. by Sharn Lee
An ex-covert agent. A loving mother. An unknown power. Rachel’s tranquil life on the terraformed planet of Tir-na shatters when her twenty-year-old son vanishes without a trace. With no ransom demands or clues, she must confront her past and re-enter the treacherous world of the Agency she once abandoned. In a high-stakes race against time, Rachel relies on her deadly agent skills and unlocks forgotten powers, embracing the shocking truth of her past. From the plant-covered solar-punk city of Crayn to a nomadic metropolis built upon colossal wheels, relentlessly rolling across The Wastes, her unwavering love drives her to unimaginable lengths. As the seconds tick away, can Rachel rewrite her destiny and shield her family from an impending threat? Will her rekindled abilities be enough to save her son, or will they be her ultimate downfall? Prepare for a pulse-pounding journey of sacrifice, redemption, and the indomitable spirit of a mother fighting against all odds. Secrets will be unveiled, alliances will be tested, and in the midst of peril, the true impact of the past will be revealed. If you crave thrilling science fiction tales featuring kick-ass women protagonists, rife with covert agents, corrupt corporations, secret bases, underground societies, drug dens, and deadly drone bots, then prepare for an exhilarating ride unlike any other. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where love knows no bounds and danger lurks at every turn.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
