Review

My dream girl . AI-Generated.
_My Dream Girl_ I'd given up on love. Heartbreak and disappointment had left me jaded. But then, she appeared. It was a crisp autumn evening, and I was strolling through the park. Leaves crunched beneath my feet as I walked, lost in thought.
By Udonsi Emmanuella about a year ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Midnight Sun by Jo Nesbo
I wasn't sure about this book as I had tried to read one of Nesbo's Harry Hole series called The Redbreast and found it difficult to get into. But this was a gift and so, there is added importance and it should be given a go. And I'm glad I did because it was an excellent read.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in BookClub
Review: The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Introduction Do you ever wonder how your body holds on to the feelings you thought you’d forgotten Maybe you’ve experienced stress, trauma, or anxiety in your life. But have you ever noticed how your body reacts to these emotions?
By Jessica about a year ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: We Are Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler
Karen Joy Fowler has written a family story with a difference in this book. Told by Rosie, it is a tale of siblings and tensions and rivalries but it is also a conversation about our relationship with animals and how humans variously have differing views of whether or not animals should be put to use, kept for purposes other than as pets or if what is needed is a reimagining of how we treat others who share our planetary space.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review 1. AI-Generated.
A Timeless Guide to Career Development and Personal Growth "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen Covey is a seminal self-help book that has been inspiring individuals to improve their personal and professional lives for over three decades. This thought-provoking book provides a comprehensive framework for career development, leadership, and personal growth.
By iqra maryyamabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty’s latest novel Here One Moment is another piece of contemporary fiction that is perfectly built and where the author combines the themes of relationships, family and personal struggles. Moriarty is famed for humor and realism in portraying contemporary life and once more she gives an impressive performance in this book. In Here One Moment, Moriarty has presented her readers with the issues of memory, identity, as well as the transient nature of joy.
By William Walkerabout a year ago in BookClub
Enjoy this book Such Lovely Skin by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne. AI-Generated.
"Such Lovely Skin" by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is a captivating and haunting novel that delves into the psychological struggles of its protagonist, Viv, a gamer who is grappling with deep guilt and trauma. At its core, the novel blends elements of psychological horror with a contemporary exploration of the impact of gaming culture, grief, and guilt. The story is dark and unsettling, yet it is also poignant in its portrayal of a young woman trying to come to terms with her past and the terrifying consequences of her actions.
By Akale Mandunduabout a year ago in BookClub
Enjoy this book Ruin Road by Lamar Giles. AI-Generated.
"Ruin Road" by Lamar Giles is a riveting and powerful young adult novel that skillfully weaves together themes of identity, race, fear, power, and the desire for acceptance. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious high school and a rough neighborhood, Giles tackles the complexities of being a young Black man in a society that often labels and judges based on appearance and preconceived notions. The protagonist, Cade Webster, is a deeply relatable character who navigates the tension between his aspirations and the stereotypes that follow him wherever he goes.
By Akale Mandunduabout a year ago in BookClub
Birdgirl: Looking to the Skies in Search of a Better Future by Mya-Rose Craig. AI-Generated.
"Birdgirl: Looking to the Skies in Search of a Better Future" by Mya-Rose Craig is an evocative memoir that weaves together themes of family, nature, and the personal journey of a young woman deeply committed to the preservation of the environment. Craig, at the core of her identity, is not only a passionate birder but also an ardent environmental activist, and this book serves as a reflection of both these facets of her life. Growing up with a love for the natural world, Craig’s relationship with birds began early, influenced heavily by her family’s profound connection to nature.
By Akale Mandunduabout a year ago in BookClub
Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power by Rose Hackman. AI-Generated.
Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power by Rose Hackman is a deeply insightful and necessary exploration of the often overlooked and undervalued work that goes into managing emotions in personal, professional, and societal contexts. This form of labor, predominantly carried by women, encompasses a wide range of tasks: from maintaining relationships to ensuring a harmonious environment in workplaces, to emotional caregiving at home. Hackman’s book goes beyond the surface-level understanding of emotional labor, delving into its origins, implications, and the ways it impacts individuals and society at large.
By Akale Mandunduabout a year ago in BookClub
Fall Into You
So I am someone who has never really been into audiobooks, I have ADHD and if I am not actively reading words my mind starts to wander and I’ve now missed 3 chapters of the story. But I have recently started to listen to books on my commutes to work. The other side of the book world that I am missing is romance novels. Especially recent ones. I really don’t like books with a lot of smut and if it has some “spice” it needs to serve the story. Also if a book is overtaken with sexy scenes I find my brain tuning out. I have always valued narrative over unnecessary smut scenes. For all these reasons and more the romance genre has simply never appealed to me. However I decided to give it a shot with my first ever audiobook because if I zoned out I knew I wouldn’t have missed anything, and I would have no problem turning off when I got to work. So let’s review my first ever romance novel, Fall Into You.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in BookClub
Rick Riordan Presents Imprint vs short stories from class:
My creative project is a compare and contrast between three books from a published imprint to several short stories we have read in class. The imprint is called Rick Riordan Presents, Riordan is the author of the Percy Jackson series and many others who have partnered with Disney Hyperion Book Group to complete a simple goal. From Riordan himself, he states on the imprint's website “the goal of the imprint is to publish great middle- grade authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to let them tell their own stories inspired by the mythologies and folklore of their own heritage” (Riordan). The respective stories that I have chosen to analyze focus on Korean, Hindu, and West African mythologies. Those books are The Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee, Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi, and Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia. The PowerPoint presentation will be analyzing settings, conflicts, and themes in the primary and secondary sources.
By Victoria Wardabout a year ago in BookClub