Vocal Book Club
The Secret Link Between Kindness and Longevity
Longevity is often associated with healthy eating, regular exercise, and proper sleep. But there is a secret ingredient to a long, fulfilling life that many overlook — kindness. Scientific studies have shown that being kind, compassionate, and helpful towards others not only improves social relationships but also significantly benefits physical and mental health.
By Ten Brothers wri8ers3 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
Philippa Gregory Recommends 8 Tudor Books for Fans of The Tudors and Wolf Hall
Boleyn Traitor is my first return to the Tudor court and to the Boleyn family in more than a decade. The heroine of the novel has been on my mind for all this time, and I wanted to return to the story of England’s most hated lady-in-waiting, Jane Boleyn.
By General gyan3 months ago in BookClub
Top 25 Books of 2025: Which Ones Should I Brave for Real Impact?
I have to admit something: I like to read books that are powerful and transformative. Stories that stay with me, that challenge me, or that shift how I see the world. Because of that, I find a lot of books to be… well ..fickle. They might be popular or entertaining, but they rarely leave a mark.
By Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.4 months ago in BookClub
Books My Grandmother Hid From Me
Books My Grandmother Hid From Me By Hasnain Shah When I was nine, I discovered the secret place where my grandmother kept the books she didn’t want me to read. It was not in the attic, not under a loose floorboard, but in a locked wooden trunk at the end of her bed. The trunk was heavy, carved with vines and flowers, and I always thought it held quilts or maybe old letters. But one afternoon, when she had gone to visit a neighbor and left her bedroom window open to the breeze, I found the key still in the lock.
By Hasnain Shah4 months ago in BookClub
A Hard Fall and Good Bounce
Poetry, for me, has always been a way of gathering fragments—the daily objects, passing moods, and uneasy questions that won’t stay quiet. A poem begins with a small detail, then grows into something larger, a landscape where memory and imagination blur.
By Brian D'Ambrosio 4 months ago in BookClub
