Review
Bambi, a Life in the Woods
I am a fanatical fan when it comes to certain creations. A long time ago, convinced that Kathryn Lasky had finished her Guardians of Ga’Hoole series with Book 8, I could not accept that it was all over. Not that The Outcast would have been a bad ending to the series. In hindsight, I almost wish it had been the terminus, but I won’t go there this time.
By Stephen A. Roddewig3 years ago in BookClub
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons Review: Mastering Golf's Modern Fundamentals
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons is structured around five core principles, each dissected with meticulous detail and accompanied by illustrative images to help readers grasp the nuances of Hogan's approach to the game. These principles, often referred to as the "Five Lessons," form the bedrock of modern golf instruction and provide a comprehensive framework for honing one's skills on the green.
By Jack Brown3 years ago in BookClub
The Chronicles of Narnia
Reposted for the new Book Club community. Warning: Very academic. Most scholarship centered around the Chronicles of Narnia focuses on the religious imagery C.S. Lewis utilized within his fairytale world. Christianity is undoubtably an important aspect of the Chronicles of Narnia; Aslan represents Jesus, Edmund represents Judas, and countless other religious allegories litter the series, but that is not all the series has to offer. In fact, whether intentional or not, Lewis wrote a compelling tale of the immigrant journey, particularly with the Pevensies. The four siblings are activists and provide a service to the Narnia, freeing them from the White Witch. However, they are deported from their true home, sent back to England. They eventually return, only to make the journey back to England because it is what is best for their people. They are forced to leave their kingdom in the hand of another king, a descendant of colonizers, though Narnia is where they feel they truly belong.
By C.M. Vazquez3 years ago in BookClub
Rain.
Rain There was a lone man walking in the rain. It was the well into the night and she would never have seen him if she hadn’t been gazing aimlessly out the window. Raindrops hammered the house relentlessly, filling her ears with a sound like static. Her vision was hampered by the crisscrossing of the rain outside, driven at different angles by the wind. A small patch of illumination struggled bravely under a streetlight and surely, there was a man walking through it.
By fahad malik3 years ago in BookClub
And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Top Story - August 2023.
I owe so much to a childhood that had so many obstacles. I was an odd kid, as my parents and relatives reminded me constantly when I was a failure on the football - yes, soccer - pitch, or chose certain types of music to play at parties, or when I wanted to spend time alone with my favourite books.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in BookClub
What I Read: July (2023)
It’s rare that I am not reading anything. I am usually so wrapped up in a book, that I have to force myself to put it down to do literally anything else. I have always been like this, even as a child, teachers often had to tell me to put a book away and pay attention to class. I still, however, sometimes fall into reading slumps, where I pick up a book, and no matter how well it is written or how interesting the plot is, I can’t seem to fully immerse myself in the story and am almost constantly distracted.
By Alys Revna3 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Brittle by Beth Overmyer
After the murder of her father – which no one but her believes happened – Verve just wants to hold her family together and take on the role of provider. Unfortunately, a cruel fae lord believes she knows the location of an ancient magical weapon and steals her away to Letorheas, realm of the fairies. The fae lord seems to want something from Verve that goes beyond the weapon, something that many doubt she can provide. Verve must find a way to navigate the strangeness of Letorheas and embrace a destiny more intertwined with the fae than she would like to believe. Readers of Carissa Broadbent will love this thrilling new series, from the author of The Immortal Goblet, weaving an intriguing world of fantasy and folklore.
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in BookClub
Deborah's Journey into the Heart's Whimsy
In the charming coastal town of Elmina, where the salty breeze dances with the scent of freshly baked pastries, lived Deborah, a resilient woman of 37. She had woven a life for herself, nurturing two precious kids and crafting delicate confections in her snug apartment. Marriage was a melody that hadn't found its way into her heart's rhythm, and she had found contentment in her bustling pastry business.
By NII LANTEY PARKER3 years ago in BookClub
