Fiction
Echoes of Destiny
In the heart of ancient Rome, where the grandeur of the Roman Empire meets the tumultuous forces of nature, a lone figure emerges from the shadows. Maximus, shrouded in mystery, carries a purpose known only to himself. As rain pounds against marble columns and wind howl through the streets, his journey unfolds—a journey that reveals heroic qualities and fixable human flaws, both within himself and those around him. The storm that rages outside mirrors the tempest within his heart, as he navigates a treacherous path to uncover a truth that could alter the destiny of an empire. In a city where power and ambition collide, Maximus must confront an adversary worthy of his mettle, all while learning that sometimes the worst troubles can become stepping stones to success. Prepare to be immersed in a tale of intrigue, deception, and the indomitable spirit that can reshape the course of history.
By Stefan Chardakliev3 years ago in BookClub
The Eye of the World. Runner-Up in Book Club Challenge.
When I turned twelve, my mother lent me a paperback novel. She normally preferred to buy hardbacks, but this one wasn’t formatted in your typical six by nine-inch trim. It was an eight-hundred-page manuscript roughly the size and shape of a hardback. The cover art featured a warrior atop a huge black horse set against a full moon. Beside him in stark contrast rode a petite woman in blue carrying a staff and sitting astride a small but elegant white horse. I can still recall the tiny bat-like creature flying just under the title, ‘The Eye of the World’.
By Kenny Penn3 years ago in BookClub
The psychology of emotion
The psychology of emotion explores how emotions influence our thoughts, behavior, and overall well-being. Emotions are complex responses to various stimuli, often involving physiological changes, thoughts, and subjective feelings. Our senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, play a crucial role in shaping our emotional experiences and our perception of reality. For example, visual stimuli can trigger emotions through colors, patterns, and facial expressions. Auditory cues like music or voices can evoke strong emotional responses. Touch can convey comfort, affection, or discomfort. Smells and tastes can trigger memories and emotional associations. These sensory inputs can influence how we interpret situations, form judgments, and make decisions. Our emotions also interact with our cognitive processes, affecting attention, memory, and decision-making. Emotions can bias our perception of events, leading to selective attention and memory recall. This, in turn, influences how we construct our understanding of the world around us. In essence, our senses provide the raw data that our brain processes into emotional experiences, which in turn shape our perception of reality. This dynamic interplay between our senses, emotions, and cognition plays a crucial role in determining how we respond to situations, relate to others, and navigate our lives.
By Uchenna Emmanuel 3 years ago in BookClub
Now, I AM an Axolotl. Top Story - August 2023.
There was a time when I would think about axolotls a lot. I used to go look at them in the aquarium of the Jardin des Plantes and would stay there hours contemplating them, observing their immobility, their shadowed movements. Now, I am an axolotl. Hubo un tiempo en que yo pensaba mucho en los axolotl. Iba a verlos al acuario del Jardín des Plantes y me quedaba horas mirándolos, observando su inmovilidad, sus oscuros movimientos. Ahora soy un axolotl. JULIO CORTAZAR (1914-1987)
By Rob Angeli3 years ago in BookClub
Stranger
I was reading, reading, reading. I couldn't stop myself. Dean Koontz's (Strangers) "Schwarzer Mond" kept me awake. The novel had such a vivid effect on me that every word stayed with me. I received the impression that I was a character in this book. I was completely absorbed by the book and its language.
By Dagmar Goeschick3 years ago in BookClub
Cinderella: The Native American Story
IN THE SHORES of a wide straight on the Atlantic shoreline of what is presently called Canada there stayed in bygone eras an extraordinary Local American fighter known for his wondrous deeds. He had an extremely magnificent and unusual power - he could make himself undetectable. In this manner he could blend concealed with his foes and pay attention to their plots. He was referred to among individuals as Solid Breeze, the Imperceptible.
By L.Soufiane3 years ago in BookClub
Journey of Discovery: 'The Alchemist' Book Review
Introduction: I started reading books at the age of 17. I was so confused to choose which book I want to read first. After searching online, I found the book called “ The Alchemist ” by Paulo Coelho. I started to read the book for 10 min/day. After reading some more pages, I got more interested to read the book thoroughly. Then, I started to read the book for 30 min a day and even more sometimes. I completed the book in a small amount of time. Here is my review of this book.
By Willow Writer3 years ago in BookClub
The Survivalists: A Novel by Kashana Cauley (January)
Community gardeners meet doomsday preppers stockpiling weapons above a trendy coffee shop in The Survivalists (Soft Skull Press), a darkly funny look at how people form communities to care for one another amid institutional failures and scarcity. Set in a mostly Black Central Brooklyn, this debut novel from Kashana Cauley, a former lawyer, Daily Show with Trevor Noah writer, and New York Times contributor, finds humour in our hostile, uncertain present while outlining starkly different visions of the future—and how we might prepare for them. — Lisa Wong Macabasco.
By Sarah Habarneh3 years ago in BookClub
A Book For The Better
When I saw this challenge appear, I thought that it was going to be a breeze. Talk about a book that changed me. Easy. All I had to do was pick one of the countless books that I’ve read and write about it. But it wasn’t a breeze. As it turns out, thinking about the powerful impact of books isn’t something that comes easily when you really put your mind to it. Sure, thinking of book titles was easy enough, but none of them seemed to really ignite that spark within me that truly represented growth and change. However, there was one book that kept coming to mind more than any other, and that book was Neil Gaiman’s, “The Graveyard Book.” I devoured that book. I read the entire thing in two sittings and I was hungry for more.
By Kurt Mason3 years ago in BookClub
