Reading Challenge
The Game Changer
A book that changed me? Hmm... How far back can I remember, exactly? Every time I think of an influential novel in my history of being an avid reader, I remember an earlier one that I assume has had more of an impact, mostly because something, or quite rightly someone, that I had the good grace of being gifted as a child, sparked a beautifully endless stream of events that have carried me over the course of my life.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in BookClub
Serpents of the Silverwood
In the heart of a world where starlight and twilight danced in a symphony of enchantment, there lay a forest like no other. The Silverwood, they called it, its trees adorned with leaves of silver that shimmered like moonbeams. Each step within its depths was a journey into a realm untouched by the mundane, a realm where reality merged with dreams.
By Elieca Mcken2 years ago in BookClub
The Managerial Revolution
Have you ever bought a book sight unseen in terms of knowing what it’s about before you buy it? I have that’s what happened when I bought, The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World, by James Burnham in 2013. This book sat on my shelf for the next year. Not because I wasn’t interested, rather it was marinating for the right time for me to read it. But boy, would this book change my entire outlook on the world once I did read it.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in BookClub
If I Started A Book Club For Black Men
For the last three years, I’ve been in a book club orchestrated by my girlfriend. As the lone man in a book club with only Black women, it has been a powerful journey. Often I find myself just listening and absorbing all of the knowledge that surrounds me. It’s beautiful to be welcomed in a vulnerable space. Other times I’m looking around and asking myself, “WHERE ARE THE BLACK MEN?!” If I’m being honest, I feel more comfortable in a room full of women than with men (I’ll figure this out with my therapist in the future), but I do think some great positivity could come from a group full of Black men reading together. So, I took myself on a journey all alone, and put together a group of books I think would be great for my own book club.
By Alexis Dean Jr.2 years ago in BookClub
Billionaires and Millionaires' most beneficial read
"I encourage people to read a lot. Basically try to ingest as much information as you can. Try to develop good general knowledge," Elon Musk says. The only way we can build knowledge is through reading books. You should as much as you can whether you agree with the concept or not, you become more educated. Remember Aristotle's nuggets of wisdom: "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
By Elevate Writer2 years ago in BookClub
Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
Today I am going to write a comprehensive review about the wrting of Turkish author named Elif Shafak. She is the author of the 2009 publication forty rules of love. The basted of Istanbul, The architect's Apprentice, and the forty rules of love are just a few of her masterpieces. Ella, Rumi, Shams of Tabraiz, Kimiya (Rumi's adoptive daughter and student), Kierra (Rumi's wife who converted to Islam and was the Rumi's second wife), Sultan Walad and Aladin (Rumi's sons), Desert Rose, Suleiman, Baybras, and A aziz are the 10 characters in the novel. Zahra. Every chapter is told from the perspective of the characters.
By Mariam Jabeen2 years ago in BookClub
What do you think of the book "In Sheep's clothing"?
Dr. George K. Simon's book "In Sheep's Clothing: Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People" is a groundbreaking exploration into the realm of manipulative behavior and the tactics used by individuals who disguise their true intentions beneath a facade of innocence. Published in 1996, the book has garnered significant attention for shedding light on a crucial aspect of human interaction that often goes unnoticed. Through a comprehensive analysis of manipulative behavior, Simon provides readers with invaluable insights and practical strategies for recognizing and confronting manipulators in various aspects of life.
By Word Weaver 2 years ago in BookClub
Glimpses of Grandeur and Illusion: Exploring "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" stands as a testament to the Roaring Twenties and the glittering allure of the American Dream. Published in 1925, this iconic novel has resonated with readers across generations, capturing the essence of an era while offering a profound commentary on human ambition, wealth, and the fragile nature of illusions.
By Word Weaver 2 years ago in BookClub
Shadows of Deceit: Unraveling the Canvas of Crime
Part 1: The Gallery Heist Rain pelted against the city's pavement, a relentless downpour that seemed to wash the urban landscape clean of its sins. Detective Alex Reynolds stood beneath the awning of a coffee shop across the street from the Cordova Art Gallery. The neon glow of the city was subdued in the evening's mist, casting an eerie ambiance over the scene. His trench coat flapped lightly in the wind, and his eyes, sharp as flint, were fixed on the gallery's entrance.
By Word Weaver 2 years ago in BookClub
