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Reflections on Life by Donna Fox (HKB) in Review
Since I started my journey on Vocal and found poetry, I have referred to myself as an accidental poet. It was never my intention when joining this platform, but then it took my soul captive and put a gun to its head. I fear it may shoot some day if I ever decide not to pen something poetic. That's something to look forward to, eh?
By Paul Stewart2 months ago in BookClub
Book Recommendation: A Review of Chimamanda Adichie's "Dream Count".
Chimamanda Adichie's Dream Count carries a reputation for quiet strength. Everything I have gathered about it suggests a story shaped with calm confidence and a voice that sits close to the reader. People describe it as a book that moves gently, almost like a conversation held in a still room. That alone creates a feeling of closeness. Even before touching any page I sense the softness and honesty that Adichie is known for, and that tone seems to shape the entire experience of the novel.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.2 months ago in BookClub
A Cherry Tree In Autumn
Introduction This is for Archibald Thorne's "Unofficial November Challenge: Bookish Edition" that you can check out here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in BookClub
Robert Downey Jr was once arrested after he was caught driving naked in his Porsche with cocaine, heroin, and a .357 magnum.
Robert Downey Jr.'s Infamous 2001 Arrest: The Porsche, Cocaine, and .357 Magnum Scandal Imagine a Hollywood star zooming down a dark road, naked behind the wheel of a sleek Porsche. That's the scene police faced in 2001 when they pulled over Robert Downey Jr. This arrest shocked fans and marked a deep low in his battle with addiction. It wasn't just drugs or a gun—it was a mix that screamed chaos.
By Story silver book 2 months ago in BookClub
You Don’t Need More Time — You Need AI Leverage
Introduction The Lie You’ve Been Telling Yourself Everybody says the same thing: > “I just need more time.” No, you don’t. You don’t need more time. You need more leverage.
By Keli Chris2 months ago in BookClub
Pocahontas
The Jamestown colony’s records mention her real name: Amonute, daughter of Chief Powhatan. She was known for speaking to the river as if it were alive. Settlers mocked it — until the river began changing course overnight, drowning their camps and uncovering bones they hadn’t buried properly.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in BookClub
The Forgotten Bride of the Sea
In 1842, on the coast of Denmark, fishermen claimed to have seen a woman’s body floating beneath the waves, her hair tangled with seaweed, her skin pale as moonlight. She wasn’t dead — not yet. They pulled her from the water, but she never spoke a word. Days later, she disappeared back into the sea.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in BookClub
The Drowned Bride
In 1842, fishermen off the coast of Denmark pulled a young woman from the sea. Her skin was pale, her hair tangled with seaweed. She did not speak, only sang — soft, broken melodies in a language no one recognized.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in BookClub
The Paradox of Digital Gatekeeping: When Closure Stifles Culture
The vibrant digital sphere has become the primary conduit for literary discovery, positioning the book blogger or literary influencer as a critical bridge between new narratives and an eager readership. Yet, the deliberate absence of accessible contact details—the hidden email addresses and private portals—raises a profound, counter-intuitive question. While ostensibly a pragmatic defense of time and boundaries, this strategic withdrawal can be viewed, through a psychological and cultural lens, as a paradoxical self-limitation, ultimately undercutting the very purpose of literary engagement.
By Kate Hydeen3 months ago in BookClub
Darkness of lies.. Content Warning.
Daytime is her innocence of life, while she wakes putting each detail of clothing into place, slowly and gentle is the way; a way of presenting herself, her way of life, happy and colourful materials of that she wears.
By Cryptic Edwards3 months ago in BookClub
The Quiet Conflict: Why We Set Good Books Down
We've all been there. That moment when you hold a new book, heavy with promise, the scent of the pages like a fresh start. You commit. You dive in. And then, somewhere between the introduction and the rising action, something shifts. The momentum stalls. You find yourself glancing at the clock, your eyes tracking the lines but your mind floating somewhere between the grocery list and that email you forgot to send. Eventually, quietly, almost shamefully, you place the book face-down on the nightstand, where it becomes not a window to another world, but a gentle reproof.
By Ria Bassett3 months ago in BookClub
Deadly Doses and Devious Plots
If you’ve ever curled up with a classic whodunit, chances are you’ve encountered a suspicious teacup, a mysteriously ill heiress, or a detective squinting at a half-empty vial labeled cyanide. Poison, that silent saboteur, has slithered its way into the heart of mystery fiction for centuries and it’s not just because it’s convenient. It’s elegant. It’s sneaky. It’s literary gold.
By Pore Camara4 months ago in BookClub