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Rachel Reviews: Eve and Me: The Shadow that Spans 3,000 Years by Karen Gilden
I love reading books about women and nothing pleases me more than discovering new female characters from history who have pushed the boundaries or been courageous in the face of hardship, all in the name of women's rights. And this is one of the things that Karen Gilden does in this book: she points her reader towards influential figures, a lot of them women (but not all) who have furthered the reputation of women or been proponents of the search for equality or even just been exceptional people (who happen to be women).
By Rachel Deeming3 months ago in BookClub
The Thief of Always - A Book Review
I must start this review in utter awe and amazement. Where on earth does Clive Barker get his imagination, and can I buy a bottled version of it? The Thief of Always is absolutely chock-full of fierce creativity, whimsical dread, and masterful storytelling. While it is technically intended for a middle-grade audience—as a few imagery-heavy scenes might be a bit too spooky for elementary schoolers—it is a fable that can be thoroughly enjoyed by readers of any age. It is a slim, punchy book that you can easily devour in a single rainy afternoon, though its sharp imagery, captivating story and poetic- like prose will likely linger in your mind for much longer.
By C.L. Muileboom 3 months ago in BookClub
The Best Things About American Psycho Are Also the Worst
From my teens onwards I always had a keen interest in the darker side of humanity. I guess that has stuck with me all my life. I never really wanted to inhabit it, even though, because of my own vices, there have been times when I have.
By Paul Stewart3 months 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 Shea3 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 caitodoesstuff3 months ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: A Town Called Raymond by Raymond G. Taylor
I love a short story. A window into a world, concisely written with a barb to its tail (or tale?), they are a great way to be introduced to the writing of someone, with a view to further exploration into their longer works. A taster, if you will, to whet your literary appetite.
By Rachel Deeming3 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 Shaw3 months ago in BookClub
June 2026 Reading Wrap Up | Every Exquisite Thing, Local Heavens, Of Flame and Fury & More
June was a rough reading month for me. I only finished 10 books, which is well below my usual 15–16 books per month. Between reader fatigue, a couple of disappointing reads, and simply feeling exhausted, I found myself slipping into a reading slump more than once. Even so, there were some incredible standouts that made the month worthwhile.
By Cyn's Workshop3 months ago in BookClub
Joseph and Bathsheba
I don't always read the Bible, but when I do, I read the King James Version. In gospel discussions, one of the things that fries my bacon is when people compare David and Bathsheba with Joseph and Zulaikha (Potiphar's wife). They insist on comparing David with Joseph. They are not the same. Not at all.
By Stephanie Van Orman3 months ago in BookClub
