book reviews

Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.

THE 5 LEVELS OF INTIMACY EVERY HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP NEEDS TO KNOW
WHAT IS INTIMACY? The word intimacy is derived from the Latin intimus, meaning “innermost” or “deepest,” and the root word is a figurative reference to affections or feelings. Intimacy can be defined in many ways.
By Duke Pham3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Slaughtered Gods by Thilde Kold Holdt
All shall perish. The great wolf howls for Ragnarok to begin. The half-giant Einer leads an army of the dead to clash with the golden shields of Asgard. The nornir tie and retie their threads, as Loki’s and Odin’s schemes unfold… and unravel. For not even cunning gods and giants see every part of the web. As the survivors of the burned village of Ash-hill converge on the final battle on Ida’s Plain, only two are truly free to choose their paths and prevent the annihilation of the nine worlds: a storyteller who holds all destinies in his hands, and a shieldmaiden with no destiny at all.
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Division X by Ryan August Hill
The monster killing business isn't all it's cracked up to be. We all have a monster within... understatement of the year. Twenty-four years old, no job, and kicked out by her parents, Randi Matheson is living at her aunt and uncle’s trying her hardest to complete a novel she can’t seem to start when a carnivorous monster interrupts her middling life on a full moon night. Attacked during an ordinary family dinner, Randi’s relatives are murdered, and she is bitten by the beast. Surviving the slaughter, Randi returns home to her distressed family only to become a monster herself under the next full moon. Nearly devouring her younger brother, she is stopped by the intervention of Division X, a company devoted to the killing and capture of paranormal threats. She awakens in a containment cell the next morning to be given an ultimatum… work for them as a new weapon in the fight against evil or be dissected. A cure to her lycanthropy is promised along the way, and with real motivation to stay alive, Randi pushes herself to the brink to return to her normal life. Small town horrors lie in wait with even smaller heroes to stand against them. Can Randi save them and herself, or will everything crumble to the wills of evil?
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Explain Hypospadias and Its Treatment.
Hypospadias is a common condition that is treatable by modest surgical surgery. Surgical surgery is the most effective method for treating hypospadias. In hypospadias, the entrance of the urethra is on the underside of the penis, near the head of the penis, in the midshaft, or at the base of the penis, and very rarely in or below the scrotum. The condition's severity varies.
By SCI International Hospital3 years ago in Humans
The Weight of Uncertainty: How to Overcome When the Future is Unclear
The Weight of Uncertainty: How to Overcome When the Future is Unclear The future can be an uncertain and frightening place. With the world facing an unprecedented crisis, it can be difficult to know how to cope with the feeling of helplessness that comes with it. But, as Michelle Obama's new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, demonstrates, there is a way to face the uncertainty and find strength in it. In this blog post, we will explore the ways to overcome the weight of uncertainty and develop the resilience needed to move forward in these tumultuous times.
By RED DIAZ3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love, in this heartwarming and enchanting fantasy. Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries. She is a genius scholar and a meticulous researcher who is writing the world's first encyclopaedia of faerie lore. But Emily Wilde is not good at people. She could never make small talk at a party--or even get invited to one. And she prefers the company of her books, her dog, Shadow, and the Fair Folk to other people. So when she arrives in the hardscrabble village of Hrafnsvik, Emily has no intention of befriending the gruff townsfolk. Nor does she care to spend time with another new arrival: her dashing and insufferably handsome academic rival Wendell Bambleby, who manages to charm the townsfolk, get in the middle of Emily's research, and utterly confound and frustrate her. But as Emily gets closer and closer to uncovering the secrets of the Hidden Ones--the most elusive of all faeries--lurking in the shadowy forest outside the town, she also finds herself on the trail of another mystery: Who is Wendell Bambleby, and what does he really want? To find the answer, she'll have to unlock the greatest mystery of all--her own heart.
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Books I Read: 2022
“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.”
By Mary W3 years ago in Humans
The Top 12 Books I Read This Year. Top Story - December 2022.
I can't think of a sparkly enough intro within the stress and busyness of the holidays.... So let's get straight into it. It turns out I didn't do anything but read this year. From my Goodreads list of over a hundred books I devoured since January 1st, these books made me think long after the last page and flooded my Goodreads with five stars.
By Flora3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Heir of Amber and Fire by Rachanee Lumayno
They're only huge, scary, fire breathing creatures. Seriously, is that any reason to be afraid of a dragon? When my father the king announced my upcoming political wedding, it uncovered family secrets I never knew existed and forced me to go on the run. Now I, Princess Jennica of Calia, am not only trying to escape my arranged marriage, but am hoping to figure out the truth of my heritage. Because my dear father may not be what he seems. To learn the mysteries of my past, I'll have to team up with a group of ragtag mercenaries. Including a handsome dragon Seeker whose surliness can't stop me from being drawn to him despite myself. They're taking me to the dragon who once kidnapped my mother, and who hopefully has the answers I seek. Because I'm running out of time to save my kingdom. And in order to save my kingdom, I might have to betray my new friends.
By Marie Sinadjan3 years ago in Humans
Book Review: Alan Rickman’s Diary, Truly Madly Leaves Me Wondering
When you are raising three boys starting in 1994 through the present, the Harry Potter books and movies become a large part of your life. While we never attended the midnight book or movie releases that became a part of media culture in the later years of the series, we all read the books (including my husband and me) and viewed the movies many times over.
By Carol Labuzzetta3 years ago in Humans
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR HAPPY CHRISTMAS: Decorations
The happy Christmas season is anxiously anticipated the world over. In nations like the US, the event is seen in a fervid way. A season connotes solidarity and fellowship. It is a period for supplications, blissful festivals and delightful Christmas enrichments. Each home wears a merry thoroughly search in the days prompting the festivals. Each family gives investment to make the home front look as gorgeous as could really be expected.
By Nora Addison 3 years ago in Humans
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHRISTMAS
1. What is Christmas? What is Christmas? Christmas is a time of celebration and giving. It is a time to reflect on the year and look to the future. It is a time to gather with family and friends and share stories from the past. It is a time of giving and sharing, and it is a time to enjoy the spirit of the season.
By Nora Addison 3 years ago in Humans