Review
Bees, and After
The 119th winner of the Yale Series of Younger Poets prize puts science at the center of his strong poems. For John Liles, it is science and the natural world that open up for him a route into the workings of love, grief, and joy in the thrum of life. Judge Rae Armantrout calls his poems "dense, sonically gorgeous studies of various natural things and creatures, including light, bees, minerals, shellfish and crabs, insects, and the workings (and failure) of the heart." Written under the shadow of our changing climate, Liles's poems are tender elegies but also praise-songs for the continual unfolding richness of the world. Writes Liles, "oh unending animal, / you go where / the light goes."
By Usman Zafarabout a year ago in BookClub
The Hobbit Audio Book Review
Introduction J. R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, a classic modern fantasy novel, is a fascinating story of adventure, bravery, and personal development0. Although the printed material has grabbed the imagination of millions of people, The Hobbit, when replicated in audio format, can serve to carry the beloved narrative to a new level of depth and dimension by applying the richness of auditory depth and dimension to the writing experience. Through a remarkable blend of narrative and sound design, Tolkien's Middle-earth is rendered true in an audiobook. Here, we will weigh the narrative power, phonetic reading, rhythm, and the experience as a whole in an attempt to offer listeners an overall appraisal of the medium if they are contemplating it.
By jeffrey ihonreabout a year ago in BookClub
The Power of Overcoming Fear: A Journey of Growth
Overcoming Fear: A Journey of Growth photo from pixels Fear is a universal experience. It's something everyone faces at some point, whether it's fear of failure, fear of the unknown, or fear of rejection. The challenge lies not in avoiding fear, but in how we respond to it. For many, fear becomes a barrier, preventing them from seizing opportunities or stepping out of their comfort zones. The good news is that fear is not a permanent obstacle. It can be overcome with intention, courage, and persistence.
By Angie greenabout a year ago in BookClub
Review of Forgiving What You Can’t Forget Audiobook by Lysa TerKeurst
Introduction The ability to forgive and let go of previous hurts (restorative capacity) is a sort of forgiveness. The author's audiobook reading, which is musical in nature, adds more meaning and personification while providing a really unique and profound acoustic listening experience.
By jeffrey ihonreabout a year ago in BookClub
The Courage to Be Disliked Audiobook Review: A Profound Exploration of Self-Discovery
Introduction The audiobook version (AV) of The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga is a strange introduction to the work of Alfred Adler [3] and presented in the most unorthodox form, as a dialogue. Gentle and truthful stories, the audiobook allows listeners to express philosophical statements in a relatively easy and therefore approachable and comprehensible manner. This review will assess the audiobook's topic depth, delivery manner, and overall impact on listeners seeking personal growth and escape from society pressures.
By jeffrey ihonreabout a year ago in BookClub
An In-Depth Review of Crown of Midnight (Throne of Glass, Book 2) Audiobook
Introduction Sarah J. Maas advances the narrative established in the Throne of Glass series; the sequel to Crown of Midnight has a compelling plot replete with romance, intrigue, and rebellion. This sequel is expertly crafted from the initial page of Throne of Glass, a gripping narrative, and serves as an homage to the storyteller's abilities. The audiobook experience is particularly unique, as Elizabeth Evans animates the vividly conceived characters and the hauntingly poetic language of Adarlan's realm.
By jeffrey ihonreabout a year ago in BookClub
9 Lessons From The Psychology Of Money
The Psychology of Money is written by former finance columnist Morgan Housel. Written in 2020, The Psychology of Money has already become one of the best selling finance books of all time, which is pretty insane when you consider how many finance books there are out there!
By Tom Addisonabout a year ago in BookClub
The Shadows of Otherside by Whitney Hill
As some of you may—or may not—know, some of my freelance gigs are as a beta reader and editor, mainly for fiction. I have had the honor of reading many fantastic, lesser-known indie authors as a result of this gig. Today, I want to bring to you one of these authors and the series that I had the pleasure of beta reading: Whitney Hill and her adult urban fantasy series, The Shadows of Otherside.
By Stephanie Hoogstadabout a year ago in BookClub
I Gave Him the Care He Needed. Content Warning.
As a writer, the only thing that brings you satisfaction is to publish your work and communicate it to the world out there. But what happens when someone grabs your work without your permission and publishes it as their own?
By Mohammed Abu Jazarabout a year ago in BookClub
