Fiction
Whispers of Zara
An old tradition told of Zara, a forgotten city concealed for generations beneath the thick jungle deep within the Amazon rainforest. The life of Dr. James Turner, an accomplished archaeologist with an insatiable curiosity for knowledge, has been devoted to establishing the veracity of this legendary city.
By Preety Kukreja2 years ago in BookClub
Seasons Readings
'Tis the season to be gift-giving, and there is nothing better than giving someone a great book. Or receiving one -- I love getting books. I am something of a book hoarder curator. I love the feel of turning the pages of a good book that you feel you can't put down - even to take that delicious sip of your favorite beverage. The idea of curling up in front of the fire in a comfortable chair as you lose yourself in another world, I think is one of the best gifts you can give to someone.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in BookClub
Celsius 232.78
I have recently re-read and devoured Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, and I must admit, it has always been one of my all-time favourites. Fun fact, its name comes from the temperature on which paper is known to burn, hence the tongue-in-cheek title of this post
By Tomás Brandão2 years ago in BookClub
Sustainable Tourism in Amitav Ghosh’s ‘The Hungry Tide
The concept of sustainable tourism has garnered increasing attention in recent times due to the increasing impact of tourism on the environment and the communities. Amitav Ghosh’s novel, The Hungry Tide, provides a thought-provoking insight into the issue of sustainable tourism in India through the lens of the Sundarbans. The Sundarbans is a unique ecological hotspot in India, renowned for its vast mangrove forests and home to the Bengal tiger. However, it is also a site of immense environmental and ecological vulnerability due to the growing tourism industry, and The Hungry Tide explores the complex dynamics between tourism, the environment, and local communities. In this essay, I will provide a detailed analysis of sustainable tourism in India as depicted in Amitav Ghosh’s The Hungry Tide.
By Umama Zahir 2 years ago in BookClub
What the Hel
Hello, friends! Party with me as my latest book, Nameless Queen, has dropped today 🥳 It's a 14K-word prequel short story to The Prophecies of Ragnarok trilogy and a retelling of the myths involving Hel, the Norse goddess of death and the queen of the underworld. My friends and readers wanted to know more about the lore and how she ties both to the myths and the series, so here we are!
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
“Dune” by Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert’s science fiction masterwork “Dune” was first released in 1965. The “Dune” series, which has multiple sequels and has grown to be one of the most recognizable and significant works in the genre, begins with this novel. This epic story, which is set in a distant future where interstellar travel and complicated power dynamics rule the cosmos, mixes together aspects of politics, religion, ecology, and adventure.
By Kristiyan Parzulov2 years ago in BookClub
Unleashing Imagination
Have you ever come across a book on your shelf that has always intrigued you but remained untouched for years? For me, that book was The Phantom Tollbooth. I remember gazing at its captivating illustrations as a child, too young to read the story myself. As I grew older and became a parent, the book remained untouched on the shelf. It wasn't until recently that I finally decided to pick it up and dive into its pages. And oh, what a delightful journey it turned out to be. As I reflect on my experience with this beloved classic, I can't help but feel a sense of remorse for not reading it to my children when I had the chance.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in BookClub
Exploring Life, Love, and Writing
Hello, fellow bookworms! Welcome to the Lit Lounge, my cozy little corner where I can fully indulge my passion for literature. Today, I'm excited to share my thoughts on a book that has been on my radar for quite some time: Writers & Lovers by Lily King. My interest piqued when my niece and a couple of close friends recommended it.
By Xine Segalas2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Where or When by Anita Shreve
I read Anita Shreve now with a bittersweet-ness born of the knowledge that there is only a finite amount of her books left to read and that I know that it will be a powerful read that I will thoroughly enjoy. And such was the case with Where or When and as always, the anticipation of more, like the pile of her unread novels, is diminished on its completion.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
