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The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. Top Story - September 2026.
The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy As I take the time to write this, I had just purchased this novel, The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy. It’s been over a year maybe two since I have read a novel and I’m looking forward to reading this one. I’ve had very little time with my 72-hour work weeks six days a week to fit in a novel, and when I do it’s a slow read. With what little time I have I’m focused on reading a writing poetry. I didn’t purchase it because it was a Kirkus Prize Finalist, in fact I’ve never heard of Angela before. I purchased this book because of what Angela said in an interview with Brad Listi on the Other People Podcast as follows:
By Gerry Thibeault8 days ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman. Top Story - September 2026.
This is the first book chosen by the new book club I've joined. What is interesting about this is that this may be the first time that I've read a Booker Prize nominated book before the winner has been announced; and I'm not sure what to make of it all really.
By Rachel Deeming13 days ago in BookClub
Penelope Was the Real Hero of “The Odyssey” All Along. Top Story - August 2026.
Mention Homer’s Odyssey , and the first name that comes to mind is undoubtedly Odysseus. Hard to blame a fellow Greek for that, seeing how he lends his name to the title. After all, this is a hero of warring and wandering - a soldier who survived the Trojan War, fought off storms at sea, and even outsmarted gods and mythical creatures on his way home. It took him ten long years to get back to his homeland of Ithaca, but he finally made it.
By Jenna Deedy28 days ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: Lovestruck Maggot by Jarrett Brandon Early. Top Story - August 2026.
It's a distinctive title, Lovestruck Maggot, and entirely appropriate because this is a distinctive book with a style of its own. I wasn't really sure what to expect when I started reading it and I will admit that this is not the sort of book that I would normally choose but I'm glad I took a chance because I've ripped through it and it's been a great read from start to finish.
By Rachel Deemingabout a month ago in BookClub
Donna Tartt's 'The Little Friend' Deserves a Screen Adaptation. Top Story - August 2026.
Donna Tartt’s acclaimed literary fiction books have proven difficult to adapt, to say the least. Two early attempts were made to adapt her beloved debut novel, The Secret History, neither of which materialized. Her Pulitzer-Prize-winning text, The Goldfinch , did make it to the big screen in 2019, with John Crowley directing. Sternly critiqued and a misfire at the box office, the film’s poor reception affirmed many readers’ suspicions that Tartt’s literary masterpieces should simply be left alone. That said, perhaps Hollywood has been fixating on the wrong book.
By Erin Latham Shea2 months ago in BookClub
We're Lying About Reading Now?. Top Story - July 2026.
Out of all the things I expected there to be controversy about online, I didn’t think reading would be one of them. I mean come on, it’s reading. It’s a fun hobby for some, a livelihood for others, something we’ve all done for school and even for pleasure. It seems asinine for there to be any controversy about reading.
By caitodoesstuff2 months ago in BookClub
Where Have all the Epics Gone?. Top Story - July 2026.
With the recent debut of Christopher Nolan's take on Homer's classic tale, I've had a lot of time to reflect on the modern view of classical literature, particularly the ancient trend of the epic poem. Does the world even understand the methods of writing that Homer employed, or do we simply grab for the nearest copy of the Cliff Notes, NIV edition to help with the digestion of what we often mistake as complex and archaic?
By Henry Shaw2 months ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: A Rock and a Hard Place by J.D. Kirk. Top Story - June 2026.
I do love a good police thriller and let's be honest, there are lots of them out there so when my mum recommended this to me, I was skeptical about whether it would take me anywhere that I hadn't been before in terms of my police detective reading experience.
By Rachel Deeming3 months ago in BookClub
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7 Books You Can Make Time for Even When You're Busy . AI-Generated.
We often say, “I don't have time to read.” Work, responsibilities, family, errands, notifications, and endless scrolling can make even a few quiet minutes feel impossible to find. But what if we don't actually need hours of free time to become regular readers? The key is choosing books that fit into the way our lives really work. Some books are short, some use easily digestible chapters, and others are so engaging that even ten minutes can feel worthwhile.
By Diana Merescabout 11 hours ago in BookClub
7 Great Books to Unlock Your Potential in 2026. AI-Generated.
Most of us have abilities, ideas, ambitions, and interests that never become fully expressed. We know we could exercise more consistently, learn a valuable skill, write the book, start the project, become more confident, or simply make better use of our time. Yet knowing what we could become and actually becoming it are two very different things.
By Diana Merescabout 11 hours ago in BookClub
One Idiom a Day: Chinese Wisdom in Stories
塞翁失马，焉知非福（Sàiwēng shī mǎ, yān zhī fēi fú） “Sai Weng lost his horse. Who knows if it may not turn out to be a good thing?” During the Warring States period, an old man lived near the northern border of China. People called him Sai Weng .
By Frances Gaoabout 11 hours ago in BookClub
6 Cozy Fantasy Books To Read In 2026 . AI-Generated.
There is something wonderfully different about cozy fantasy. Instead of asking us to save the entire world, these books often ask something much smaller and more meaningful: Can we build a home? Can we find our people? Can we start again?
By Diana Merescabout 12 hours ago in BookClub
8 Leadership Books To Read In 2026 . AI-Generated.
Leadership is no longer simply about giving instructions, managing employees, or being the person with the most authority in the room. In 2026, effective leadership increasingly means knowing how to communicate clearly, build trust, make decisions under pressure, develop other people, and create an environment where individuals can do their best work.
By Diana Merescabout 12 hours ago in BookClub
9 Contemporary Fiction Books To Read In 2026 . AI-Generated.
Contemporary fiction has become one of the most exciting places to explore what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world. The best contemporary fiction books do more than tell entertaining stories. They examine friendship, identity, technology, family, ambition, loneliness, social change, grief, love, and the strange contradictions of modern life.
By Diana Merescabout 12 hours ago in BookClub
What were the different types of beggars in ancient China, and what was their living situation like?
In ancient China, during the Han Dynasty, beggars were referred to as "qi gai" (乞丐), but at that time, beggars were not merely those seeking basic necessities such as food. Some also relied on unique personal skills to obtain various resources. Before the Song Dynasty, beggars were commonly known by different terms such as "qi ren" (乞人), and "gai ren" (丐人). It was only after the Song Dynasty that the term "qi ge" began to refer specifically to individuals who sought only survival resources.
By cn_exploreabout 15 hours ago in BookClub
A Book For Every Mood
Since I started reading, I have loved being able to recommend books to others. Not only that, but I can recommend a variety of genres. I am a chaotic reader and am open to most genres, even though my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, horror, romance, and thriller. I have never been one to stick to one thing and enjoy variety. That is why I want to share that same feeling with you guys with the following book recommendations:
By J. Davis Mallorya day ago in BookClub
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