BookClub
Share your thoughts, reviews, and insights on the world of books. Engage with fellow readers, discover new reads, and let every page spark a conversation.
Stats
Stories
- 3,073
Creators
- 1,546
Top Stories
Stories in BookClub that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
Why do people buy books they don’t read?
We have all likely been guilty of buying or keeping books we know we will probably never read, and maybe never intended to read. I know I have certainly been guilty of this! And you certainly are not alone, it seems much of society prefers buying and having books over actually reading them. Indeed, one survey found that an average of half of the over one hundred books in an average home go unread.
Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)Published 9 months ago in BookClubMy To Be Read List
I have been taking some time away from writing. I haven't forgotten about Vocal, the truth is I just have been too busy pursuing other things to write online and honestly, my little family and I just had a really hard month between the flu and a weird eye infection/cold circulating our house. I'm currently sipping some warm peppermint tea because my throat is sore.
Chloe Rose Violet 🌹Published 17 days ago in BookClub"If I Did It"
When I teach Ethics of Communication, I always give my students the debate situation below to discuss ethics of public relations:
Lana V LynxPublished 27 days ago in BookClubAn Education in Alienation
It might seem odd to conjure the ghost of an ancient Greek philosopher the better to try to understand and appreciate a 19th Century tale of thrilling horror with his help. I was moved to do so because I am the sort of silly idealist who believes that anything encoded by a human mind can be decoded by one, to echo David Lodge’s irascible Morris Zapp, provided sufficient energy and attention are devoted to the cause. After all, I have had the privilege and pleasure of teaching this novel to hundreds of students. When I have done so, I have repudiated charming customer service and power point karaoke in favor of close reading of the text and texts about it. The latter have both preserved and provoked a scholarly and critical conversation about tragedy in general and this novel in particular. Aristotle was the first to contribute a systematic theory of tragedy to this conversation, in the 4th Century BCE. Walking anachronism that I am, I understand it to be my duty to prepare my students to understand the text and said conversation in order, in however modest and provisional a way, to contribute to it themselves. If the aims of a university are not to preserve, create and disseminate knowledge, by these and other means, what could they possibly be?
D. J. ReddallPublished about a month ago in BookClubWhy Eloise Isn't A Feminist
I meant to have this out in time for Women's History Month, but life got in the way... Feminism has existed for as long as there was a Patriarchy to oppose.
Natasja RosePublished 2 months ago in BookClubThe History of Marginalia
Marginalia has not always been the taboo subject it is today. At times in history, it was considered to show great intelligence and be a valuable part of any thinker's life.
Sam H ArnoldPublished 2 months ago in BookClub"Prima Facie" by Suzie Miller - Review
Based on the award-winning play starring Jodie Comer ‘This is not life. This is law.’ Tessa Ensler is a brilliant barrister who's forged her career in criminal defence through sheer determination. Since her days at Cambridge, she’s carefully disguised her working class roots in a male-dominated world where who you know is just as important as what you know. Driven by her belief in the right to a fair trial and a taste for victory, there’s nothing Tessa loves more than the thrill of getting her clients acquitted. It seems like Tessa has it made when she is approached for a new job and nominated for the most prestigious award in her field. But when a date with a charismatic colleague goes horribly wrong, Tessa finds that the rules she’s always played by might not protect her, forcing her to question everything she's ever believed in . . .
Love in the Time of Serial Killers or How to Negatively Portray Your Plus-Sized Characters Without Trying to
For about a year, I’ve wanted to read Love in the Time of Serial Killers. The cover was adorable, and the premise seemed to be Disturbia meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I wanted to love the book, but I stopped reading by the time I reached page 76. There were various reasons I added the book to my DNF pile, but the main one was Phoebe, the plus-sized main character.
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in BookClub.
Review of Mrs. Rochester's Ghost
Jane is a writer for a small cable network show. When the show is canceled, her friend, Otis, invites her to come to California to tutor the daughter of a very wealthy man. Jane agrees and meets Evander Rochester's daughter, Sophia, age thirteen. Sophia's mother went on a relief trip to Africa and dies from a peanut allergy, and Evan finds out he is Sophia's father. He has no relationship with the girl and knows nothing about being a father. Jane is to tutor the girl in her studies, mainly in French, and to care for the dogs on the estate.
Andrea CorwinPublished about 5 hours ago in BookClubBook Review: Genius Foods
Introduction "Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life," written by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal, is a comprehensive guide to optimizing brain health through diet and lifestyle choices. Drawing from cutting-edge scientific research, the authors present a practical approach to enhancing cognitive function, preventing neurodegenerative diseases, and improving overall well-being. This book explores the powerful relationship between nutrition and brain health, offering actionable advice on which foods to consume and which to avoid.
Peter OsetPublished about 12 hours ago in BookClubImportance of learning English
Presentation: english is a Worldwide language in light of multiple factors English has the situation with global language . In this day and age of data innovation and Hey Tech correspondence learning english is must english is significant for different reasons aslo.
Flight of the Phoenix Weaver
Asala, with eyes the color of twilight and hair like spun moonlight, was a weaver's daughter, her life as intricately woven as the tapestries her father crafted. Her nimble fingers, though small, possessed an uncanny talent, whispering stories into silk and dreams into wool. Every thread held a memory, every knot a whispered tale. But fate, a fickle weaver itself, decided to unravel Asala's life with a cruel twist. A raging storm at sea claimed her fragile vessel, leaving behind only a half-finished tapestry depicting a magnificent phoenix rising from a pyre of crimson flames.
ANNA CORALPublished about 13 hours ago in BookClubEnchanted Bonds - Reviewing A Tale of Friendship & Sacrifice
Book Stats: Uprooted written by Naomi Novik. Published on May 19, 2015. Saturday morning finds me in the warm, cozy kitchen, sitting by the window with a book in hand while my mom cooks breakfast over the stove. This comforting scene fills my heart with affection.
StaringalePublished about 15 hours ago in BookClub## Princess Tiara and the Whispering Waterfall
Princess Tiara loathed tiaras. The heavy jewels dug into her scalp, their sparkle a constant reminder of the gilded cage her life felt like. Unlike her sisters, who dreamt of balls and eligible suitors, Tiara yearned for adventure, for tales whispered on dusty scrolls and maps crinkled with the touch of explorers. The library, not the rose garden, became her sanctuary. There, with the scent of aged parchment and the hushed whispers of forgotten knowledge, Tiara felt truly alive.
ANNA CORALPublished about 18 hours ago in BookClubRachel Reviews: Ransom by David Malouf
My familiarity with Homer's The Iliad is limited. I have an idea of some of the characters discussed and the traits but I cannot profess to have much detailed knowledge. I have it on my bookshelf but I have never read it.
Rachel DeemingPublished about 19 hours ago in BookClubDIY Book Cover Design: A Self-Publishing Author’s Guide
Have you ever considered creating your own book cover art? Developing an engaging book cover is not only a fun creative endeavour for self-publishing authors, but it’s also an essential part of book marketing. Let’s delve into the realm of do-it-yourself diy book cover design and examine how to create a captivating cover that entices readers.
BlueroseonePublished about 20 hours ago in BookClub
Creators We’re Loving
The creative faces behind your favorite stories.
HandsomelouiiThePoet (Lonzo ward)
381 published stories
Rachael MacDonald
76 published stories
Novel Allen
817 published stories
Marie Sinadjan
182 published stories
Martyna Dearing
75 published stories
Maureen Y. Palmer
26 published stories
ThatWriterWoman
88 published stories
Natasja Rose
346 published stories
Miss Catherine
122 published stories
Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock
116 published stories
Ash Taylor
36 published stories
Cyn's Workshop
369 published stories