Review
"Aliens Invaded and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt"
It was a quiet Tuesday night in Middletown, USA, when the unexpected happened. The sky was clear, stars twinkled, and the air was crisp. I had just settled down on my porch with a cup of chamomile tea when a bright light flashed across the sky, blinding me momentarily. My heart raced as I squinted, trying to make out the source of the light. It seemed to be descending rapidly, straight toward my backyard.
By Rasel Mahmud2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson
gods in Alabama is the story of Lena, also known as Arlene, who is faced with a dilemma: should she go to her Uncle Bruster's retirement party in her small hometown and stare down her family and her past demons; or should she cop out as she has done for the last ten years and keep a whole host of nasty memories and recollections at a distance?
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
"You'd Look Better As A Ghost": A Serial Killer Story About Grief
Originally published in the UK in 2023 and released in the US in 2024, I first discovered You’d Look Better As A Ghost in an email from Penguin Books. I haven’t read many serial killer protagonists in fiction that I’ve liked, but the novel struck me with its clever title and cover. Plus, the idea a part-time murderer going to a grief support group sounded like a fun read.
By J. S. Wong2 years ago in BookClub
Review of Mrs. Rochester's Ghost
Jane is a writer for a small cable network show. When the show is canceled, her friend, Otis, invites her to come to California to tutor the daughter of a very wealthy man. Jane agrees and meets Evander Rochester's daughter, Sophia, age thirteen. Sophia's mother went on a relief trip to Africa and dies from a peanut allergy, and Evan finds out he is Sophia's father. He has no relationship with the girl and knows nothing about being a father. Jane is to tutor the girl in her studies, mainly in French, and to care for the dogs on the estate.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in BookClub
Flight of the Phoenix Weaver
Asala, with eyes the color of twilight and hair like spun moonlight, was a weaver's daughter, her life as intricately woven as the tapestries her father crafted. Her nimble fingers, though small, possessed an uncanny talent, whispering stories into silk and dreams into wool. Every thread held a memory, every knot a whispered tale. But fate, a fickle weaver itself, decided to unravel Asala's life with a cruel twist. A raging storm at sea claimed her fragile vessel, leaving behind only a half-finished tapestry depicting a magnificent phoenix rising from a pyre of crimson flames.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
Enchanted Bonds - Reviewing A Tale of Friendship & Sacrifice
Book Stats: Uprooted written by Naomi Novik. Published on May 19, 2015. Saturday morning finds me in the warm, cozy kitchen, sitting by the window with a book in hand while my mom cooks breakfast over the stove. This comforting scene fills my heart with affection.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
## Princess Tiara and the Whispering Waterfall
Princess Tiara loathed tiaras. The heavy jewels dug into her scalp, their sparkle a constant reminder of the gilded cage her life felt like. Unlike her sisters, who dreamt of balls and eligible suitors, Tiara yearned for adventure, for tales whispered on dusty scrolls and maps crinkled with the touch of explorers. The library, not the rose garden, became her sanctuary. There, with the scent of aged parchment and the hushed whispers of forgotten knowledge, Tiara felt truly alive.
By ANNA CORAL2 years ago in BookClub
Product Review of Joker Knife:
The Joker knife, named after the well-known DC Comics character, has a unique appearance and several features that are intended to be both functional and fashionable. The sleek, intimidating Joker knife has a strong, sharp blade that can be used for a wide range of tasks, from daily cutting to outdoor survival.
By Mai Sophia2 years ago in BookClub
Aldo Dalla Vecchia's "La Tele a Torino"
An agile and economical pocket manual, like a small precious treasure chest. It brings together 70 years of television linked to a city that is not Rai's Rome nor Mediaset's Milan, but rather the austere, elegant and profitable Turin.
By Patrizia Poli2 years ago in BookClub
**The Day the Eagle Stole My Hot Dog** . Content Warning.
**The Day the Eagle Stole My Hot Dog** It was a perfect summer afternoon at the park, the kind where the sun glinted off the lake, and the smell of freshly cut grass mingled with the scent of sizzling hot dogs from the nearby vendor. My friends and I had gathered for our annual picnic, a cherished tradition since our high school days. We laid out our blankets, set up the grill, and unleashed an arsenal of snacks that would have fed a small army.
By Rasel Mahmud2 years ago in BookClub
