Fiction

Book Review: Pax and the Missing Head by David Barker
In a country beset by civil war, New London defends itself behind a giant wall. Inside the city, children are forced to work from an early age, except for the lucky few who train to be leaders in the re-purposed Palace of Westminster. 12-year-old orphaned Pax is brilliant at recycling old tech. He enjoys working on the verti-farms and just wants a bit of peace and quiet. But when that is taken away from him, his only hope is to pass a near-impossible exam and join the other students in Scholastic Parliament. There he’ll make new friends and new enemies. He’ll get tested like never before. And he’ll discover that not everything is quite what it seems under the mayor’s harsh leadership.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
The Masquerade of Time
Chapter One: The Bourbon Hotel Chill bumps rose up on my flesh. I couldn't shake it either - there was some kind of strange cool sensation washing over my tawny skin and I felt instantly cold. Odd - because it was hardly the time of year that one expects sudden rushes of cold. It was still early for an Autumn breeze to be hitting but somehow my body was feeling frigid, and it made me up my pace a bit. I enjoyed my evening walks through the Quarter.
By Sai Marie Johnson2 years ago in BookClub
Echoes of the Forgotten Realm
Chapter 1: The Whispering Woods In the heart of the whispering woods, where ancient trees told tales older than time, and the mist held secrets in its embrace, there stood a realm long forgotten by the world. This was a place of legends, a canvas of mysteries yet to be unravelled.
By VoxVersa2 years ago in BookClub
The Man's Guide to Love Language + Ebook
Title: Decoding Love: A Comprehensive Review of "The Man's Guide to Love Languages" eBook Introduction: In today's complex world, understanding and effectively communicating in relationships is essential for building and maintaining a strong, lasting connection. Gary Chapman's concept of "Love Languages" has been a game-changer for many couples, but "The Man's Guide to Love Languages" eBook takes it a step further by offering a tailored approach for men. In this review, we will explore the different components of this eBook, diving into its core principles and how it equips men to improve their relationships by understanding and expressing love more effectively.
By Lyla Davis2 years ago in BookClub
Collected Fiction
"Collеctеd Fiction" by Jorgе Luis Borgеs is a collеction of short storiеs and novеllas that еxplorеs a widе rangе of thеmеs, including idеntity, litеraturе, and infinity. Thе collеction is widеly considеrеd to bе onе of thе grеatеst collеctions of short storiеs еvеr writtеn, and it has had a profound influеncе on Wеstеrn litеraturе.
By Libby Laraib2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review and Author Interview: No Funeral for Nazia by Taha Kehar
Nazia Sami is a celebrated author, but perhaps her greatest plot twist is yet to be produced. In her final days, she wields a pen one last time as she fills her diary with instructions for her sister, Naureen, and writes six letters to be delivered after her death. There is to be no funeral for Nazia. Instead, only six invitees are asked to attend a party, one of whom is a mystery guest. Over the course of an extraordinary evening, secrets are revealed, pasts reconsidered, and lives are forever changed. Perfect for fans of MOHSIN HAMID and KAMILA SHAMSIE, No Funeral for Nazia is a striking and inventive exploration of what death can mean for both the deceased and those left behind.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Moby Dick
"Moby-Dick" or "Thе Whalе" is an 1851 novеl by American writеr Hеrman Mеlvillе. Thе book is thе sailor Ishmaеl's narrativе of thе obsеssivе quеst of Ahab, captain of thе whaling ship Pеquod, for rеvеngе against Moby Dick, thе giant whitе spеrm whalе that bit off his lеg on thе ship's prеvious voyagе.
By Libby Laraib2 years ago in BookClub
How to become a good witch
"To earth, sky and the universe, astrology, cosmology, alchemy and magickal spells we offer thanks. Gifts of prophesy, midwifery, soul retrieval and clairvoyance, now attend. Unto us impart your spiritual advice, blessings and knowledge".
By Novel Allen2 years ago in BookClub
The Enchanted Forest
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village nestled at the edge of a vast and mysterious forest, there lived a young girl named Isabella. This forest, known as the Enchanted Forest, was a place of wonder and magic, and its secrets had been the talk of legends for generations. Isabella had heard stories of talking animals, hidden treasures, and powerful spells that could make one's wildest dreams come true.
By Azhula Rimon2 years ago in BookClub
Orlam
Introduction This year for my birthday Fiona bought me the new PJ Harvey album "I Inside The Old Year Dying" and then found that there was a linked book "Orlam" so I got that as well. I love everything that Polly Jean does, even though I don't have everything she has done.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in BookClub
The Enigmatic Stranger: A Journey to the Labyrinth: Part 1
During the ensuing lunch, the three friends ate and talked about their various trips to the Labyrinth for their holidays. Sam assumed that they would be going again in the near future and that he should go this year.
By Seeyamarh2 years ago in BookClub
The Inescapable Dilemma: Exploring the Complex Nature of Human Greed . Content Warning.
Introduction Human greed is a multifaceted aspect of our nature that has both shaped and haunted our history throughout the ages. It is a characteristic that reflects our insatiable desire for more - be it wealth, power, or resources. This article delves into the intricate web of human greed, its evolutionary origins, its impact on society, and the possibilities of harnessing it for the greater good.
By Alexander jackson2 years ago in BookClub