Nonfiction
"I’ll be Gone in the Dark" by Michelle McNamara - Book Club Discussion. Content Warning.
For more than ten years, a mysterious and violent predator committed fifty sexual assaults in Northern California before moving south, where he perpetrated ten sadistic murders. Then he disappeared, eluding capture by multiple police forces and some of the best detectives in the area. Three decades later, Michelle McNamara, a true crime journalist who created the popular website TrueCrimeDiary.com, was determined to find the violent psychopath she called "the Golden State Killer." Michelle pored over police reports, interviewed victims, and embedded herself in the online communities that were as obsessed with the case as she was. "I'll Be Gone in the Dark"--the masterpiece McNamara was writing at the time of her sudden death--offers an atmospheric snapshot of a moment in American history and a chilling account of a criminal mastermind and the wreckage he left behind. It is also a portrait of a woman's obsession and her unflagging pursuit of the truth. Utterly original and compelling, it has been hailed as a modern true crime classic--one which fulfilled Michelle's dream: helping unmask the Golden State Killer.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote - Book Club Discussion
The most famous true crime novel of all time "c hills the blood and exercises the intelligence" ( The New York Review of Books ) -- and haunted its author long after he finished writing it. On November 15, 1959, in the small town of Holcomb, Kansas, four members of the Clutter family were savagely murdered by blasts from a shotgun held a few inches from their faces. There was no apparent motive for the crime, and there were almost no clues. In one of the first non-fiction novels ever written, Truman Capote reconstructs the murder and the investigation that led to the capture, trial, and execution of the killers, generating both mesmerizing suspense and astonishing empathy. In Cold Blood is a work that transcends its moment, yielding poignant insights into the nature of American violence.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"The Power of Mindfulness: Cultivating Awareness and Appreciation in Daily Life" . Content Warning.
The world is full of amazing and awe-inspiring things, but sometimes we can become so accustomed to our surroundings that we forget to appreciate them. This is where the art of mindfulness comes in. By being present in the moment and fully engaged in our surroundings, we can learn to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
By ethics with AI2 years ago in BookClub
the kite runner - the story that traumatized me in high school
Metaphors & symbolism: Paragraph 1: symbol of pomegranate tree (emphasizes theme of friendship & also The thematic representations within a work of literature assist in clarifying the scattered impressions of a rewarding story and ensure to solidify the insights which have been highlighted throughout the story.
By justalilpeachy 2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Why You Should Read Children's Books by Katherine Rundell
I love Katherine Rundell so it is no surprise that this will be a favourable review. However, I was a little surprised by the brevity of this book, although I heartily endorse the message contained within. It is an essay rather than a book, a discussion of a viewpoint to promote debate.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
Review: "The Twilight World"
From the very first page of this narrative: Most details are factually correct; some are not. What was important to the author was something other than accuracy, some essence he thought he glimpsed when he encountered the protagonist of this story.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in BookClub
My Opinion on Harper Lee's Novel
With breakfast done, I went back to my room to get ready. Putting on the dress and tying my hair in a ponytail I was just about to grab my bag and go when my eyes fell on the little alarm clock on my bedside table. Seeing that I have ample time left to before my first lecture, I grabbed a thin novel to pass time.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
