Vocal Book Club

Embracing Imperfection in Writing
Over the summer, I binge-watched Ted Lasso, the hit Apple TV series. If you haven’t seen it — I highly recommend it. It’s a remarkably written, feel-good show with many literary Easter Eggs. Some are hidden, others are in full view. The list of Ted Lasso’s Recommended Books is long and wonderful.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in BookClub
“Becoming” by Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama, the 44th First Lady of the United States wrote a memoir titled “Becoming”. The book, which was published in 2018, details her life, from her early years in Chicago to her time in the White House. The book explores her background, schooling, work, and the difficulties she had as a black woman in America with a focus on her personal progress. We will examine the major ideas and takeaways from Michelle Obama’s compelling memoir in this overview.
By Kristiyan Parzulov2 years ago in BookClub
Festival of the Unspoken
In the quaint town of Willowbrook, nestled between rolling hills and meandering streams, there existed a peculiar tradition known only to the locals. Every year, on the eve of the autumn equinox, the townspeople gathered at the ancient oak tree in the heart of the town square for the Festival of the Unspoken.
By Bruce Koi Goipenge2 years ago in BookClub
What if animals had a religion?
What if animals had a religion? Would humans be seen as demons? In a scenario where animals develop systems of ideas and rituals spiritual:
By Neidjo Manuel2 years ago in BookClub
The True Intention
The two powerful Mafia families, the Aziz and the Rehman family, had always been rivals. Their criminal activities kept the city in fear.
By TheManahil2 years ago in BookClub
Twas the Prior night Thanksgiving A Tribute to Natural product Salad.. Content Warning.
I came from a group of foodies. Actually no, not the people who cherished a fragile soufflé, a velvety risotto, Hamburger Wellington, or an exemplary French baked good, yet the individuals who cherished food — straightforward, very much prepared food. Any event in my grandma's Appalachian Mountain home included food. My Granny Stella generally kept a pot of meat stew, chicken and dumplings, or vegetable soup on the oven in the event that somebody swung by briefly.
By rana miah2 years ago in BookClub
Engulfed in the desert's parched silence, I was nothing but another grain of sand in the wind..
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, where the cacophony of urban life drowned out the whispers of solitude, lived a woman named Maya. She was a restless soul, always seeking something more beneath the neon lights and towering buildings. One day, a mysterious letter arrived at her doorstep, bearing an invitation to an extraordinary adventure.
By Bruce Koi Goipenge2 years ago in BookClub
Stardust Odyssey
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, nestled amidst an infinite sea of stars, there resided a wondrous celestial tapestry known as the Milky Way Galaxy. Spanning across 100,000 light years, this cosmic marvel housed billions of stars, planets, and mysteries waiting to be unveiled.
By Samuel Gbenegbara Lagodam 2 years ago in BookClub
Whispers of the Ancient Oak
Whispers of the Ancient Oak Once upon a time in the enchanting town of Serenalia, nestled between emerald hills and shimmering rivers, there lived a young man named Leo. Serenalia was renowned for its vibrant festivities and jovial spirit, but within Leo resided a darkness that clouded the hues of this cheerful town.
By Samuel Gbenegbara Lagodam 2 years ago in BookClub
Vocal Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Top Story - December 2023.
Sadie, Sam and Marx are the central characters of Gabrielle Zevin’s remarkable 10th novel, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Sam and Sadie meet when they are 11 years old, in the games room of a Los Angeles hospital. Sam — fervently playing Super Mario Bros — is chronically ill; Sadie’s older sister is dying of cancer. Eventually Sam and Sadie will become game designers of the highest order, their friend Marx a kind of abiding spirit who keeps them together and lifts them to greater heights — even as tragedy strikes.
By Erica Wagner2 years ago in BookClub