Nonfiction

Codependent No More by Melody Beattie: In-Depth Review
I'll never forget the moment I realized I had completely lost myself. I was sitting in my car after yet another exhausting day of trying to "fix" everyone around me, feeling drained, resentful, and utterly empty. My sister was going through another crisis, my friend was having relationship drama, and my partner seemed incapable of managing basic adult responsibilities without my constant intervention. And there I was, convinced that if I just tried harder, sacrificed more, and gave everything I had, somehow everyone would be okay and I'd finally feel valued.
By Soibifaa7 months ago in BookClub
The Beijing Book Fair
An exciting message from Bristol novelist Nery McMahon. I am so very happy to announce that my new semi autobiographical, true-crime novel 'The Immigrant Veronicas Story' has recently been featured at the Beijing Book Fair in China between 18th and 22nd June 2025. It was an absolute pleasure to see it on display amongst some of the most recognisable authors in the world and so very humbling to be selected for such a prestigious book event. A very big thank you to the organisers and to everyone involved for showcasing my novel to the book audience of the world.
By Author_Nery McMahon7 months ago in BookClub
How Ancient Toltec Wisdom Shattered My Illusions About Love (And Why Everything I Thought I Knew Was Wrong)
I'll be brutally honest with you—when I first picked up this book, I was rolling my eyes before I even finished the first chapter. Another spiritual self-help book promising to revolutionize my understanding of love? I'd been down that road before, collecting relationship advice like baseball cards, hoping the next one would finally crack the code to lasting happiness.
By Soibifaa7 months ago in BookClub
The Florala Bayou Cryptid
In the Summer of 2009, I was living in Southern Alabama on the Alabama/Florida border, very close to Eglin Air Force Base.
By Sai Marie Johnson7 months ago in BookClub
NYC Leadership Strategist Stacie Selise Launches Groundbreaking 4S Framework Series to Redefine Executive Excellence
NEW YORK CITY, NY— With 77% of organizations reporting a leadership gap and only 10% of individuals considered natural leaders, one strategist is stepping up with a bold solution. This month, leadership strategist and former telecom executive Stacie Selise officially launched her debut book series, The 4S Framework by Stacie Selise Leadership Playbook and Leadership Workbook, offering a timely and actionable roadmap for professionals ready to lead with confidence and intention.
By Nikki Gaskins Campbell7 months ago in BookClub
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman: In-depth Review
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman: In-depth Review The Science Behind Love That Lasts—And Why It Actually Works
By A.O7 months ago in BookClub
The letter that changed everything
Tania was 28, and from the outside, everything looked perfect. She worked as a customer relationship officer at a prestigious bank in Lahore. Her hair was always tied neatly, her heels clicked with authority, and her phone buzzed constantly with updates, approvals, and balance sheets. Her family was proud. Society approved. She was “settled.”
By Shehzad khan7 months ago in BookClub
The Girl, the Tiger, and the Elemental Bond. Content Warning.
In the heart of a forest untouched by time, where the trees whispered ancient secrets and rivers sang forgotten lullabies, lived a girl named Elara.
By Qasim khan7 months ago in BookClub
Power of I AM
Note: For the TL;DR please go the final paragraph. “The Power of I Am: Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today,” (2016) by Joel Osteen is a self-help book which presents Positive Thinking as a Christian principle. Positive Thinking is the idea that our words or thoughts manifest into reality. For Osteen, these thoughts are “I am” statements which “will bring either success or failure,” (1) because “whatever you follow the “I am” with, you’re…giving it permission to be in your life.” (2). Osteen presents this idea as a Christian principle by using Bible passages, and writes that when your “I Am”s align with ‘who God says you are’ you “invite the goodness of God,” (7). Despite this affirmation of belief, a closer examination of Osteen’s message reveals disconnects from core Christian teachings.
By Judah LoVato7 months ago in BookClub
True Crime Book Club: "Bringing Down the House" by Ben Mezrich. Content Warning.
Synopsis: Real life all too rarely offers stories that are quite as satisfying as fiction. Bringing Down the House is one of the exceptions- a real-life action thriller oozing with money, sex and some extremely dodgy dealing... Cheating in casinos is illegal; card-counting - making a record of what cards have so far been dealt to enable the player to make some prediction of what cards remain in the deck - is not. But casinos understandably dislike the practice and make every effort to keep card-counters out of their premises. Bringing Down the House tells the true story of the most successful financial scam ever, in which teams of brilliant young mathematicians and physicists won millions of dollars from the casinos and blackjack tables of Las Vegas, in the process getting drawn into the high life of drugs, sex and spending big. Bringing Down the House is an insight into a closed, excessive and utterly corrupt world of gambling in Las Vegas.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 months ago in BookClub
Book Review: Exploring the Impact of Conservation: "Half-Earth" by Edward O. Wilson : . AI-Generated.
Let's dive into a thought-provoking read that's making waves lately - "Half-Earth" by the esteemed Edward O. Wilson. Wilson's passion for biodiversity and ecological balance shines brightly throughout his work, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the world of conservation.
By Hatch and Hearth7 months ago in BookClub
"The History of Books & Libraries" by Kristen Barenthaler
Grab a copy here! Review on Goodreads here! This was my final essay for my Master's degree in Library and Information Sciences. It's factual, but short. And probably only really interesting to those of us who are nerdy enough to want to learn about books and libraries in our free time.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 months ago in BookClub