Fiction
Book Review: Takeout Sushi by Christopher Green
Takeout Sushi is a collection of 17 illustrated short stories set mostly in contemporary Japan that explore feelings of belonging, displacement, and the strangeness of everyday human interaction. In an innovative, fast-paced company, a man’s job comes under threat when a team of robots are brought in to replace the HR department. A husband’s search for shortcuts to his domestic tasks goes painfully wrong. Overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, a foreigner takes a weekend break and discovers something other than solitude in the mountains. Marking Christopher Green’s debut adult fiction and inspired by his own experiences, these whimsical slice-of-life tales are full of heart and humour—perfect for fans of Convenience Store Woman and Before the Coffee Gets Cold.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
So, I have just finished reading book two of the ACOTAR series as it is known for short (the modern world loves an acronym!), which is taking the world by storm; one that has been raised with immortal magic, no doubt.
By Rachel Deeming2 years ago in BookClub
A Shy Girl Falls In Love With Gangster
This story begins with 👧 girls sitting in a classroom, where the teacher angrily picks out a few students. She calls them name by name and puts them in one line. When the teacher asks a girl some questions, she is helped by her friend, whose name was Babi. It does not take too long before she gets caught. On the other hand, we see lots of hustle at night with lots of bikes, 👧👦 girls, and boys. These are Babi’s parents and this is her sister. This is Hugo Olivera. He is a very popular guy around town and known for being brave and handsome. He is indulged in a competition with other guys. Hugo is the only one who wins the pull-up competition and makes his mates happy. Meanwhile, Babi is greeted by her friends and they all start to dance and celebrate. Right after, he is invited to a so-called rich people’s party and they all decide to join. A guy from the party looks interested in Babi, where he approaches her and calls her beautiful. He used to date her in the past and is looking for forgiveness, but she does not seem too interested. All the gang decides to just come into the party and ruin the peace. Hugo’s eye catches Babi and her ex-boyfriend, which makes him smile. One of the guys from the party was stealing from a purse; suddenly a girl arrives and caught him red-handed. She does not mind him taking 50 euros from her purse, but when he tells her to go to lunch, she gets angry at him and walks away. 🎒🍔
By Utsava Time2 years ago in BookClub
Aradon
In the mystical land of Aradon, where magic flowed through the very air and mythical creatures roamed freely, there was a legend of a powerful artifact known as the Celestial Crystal. It was said to hold the key to unlocking untold magic and granting the wielder unimaginable power. Many had sought the crystal, but none had succeeded in finding it.
By Xavier taylor2 years ago in BookClub
"The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires": Hendrix's Best Book To Date
I’ve read all of Grady Hendrix’s novels and each one has been a delight. He’s established himself as a unique voice in the horror genre, blending darkness, humor, and pop culture nostalgia. The only thing obviously missing is a cover design as brilliant and quirky as his previous books (like the IKEA catalog for Horrorstör or the high school yearbook and VHS tape from My Best Friend’s Exorcism). Nonetheless, the artwork retains that similar cleverness — the hardcover features a “Town of Mount Pleasant Public Library” stamp. While Exorcism was amazing, The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires edges it as his best book to date. Echoing his second novel, Hendrix revisits a late 1980s (and 1990s) Charleston neighborhood as well as the theme of friendship overcoming evil. But instead of adopting another teenage perspective, Hendrix wanted to pit Dracula against his mother.
By J. S. Wong2 years ago in BookClub
SpaceHopper: The Adorable Robot Redefining Space Exploration!
Out there in the big, wide universe, where humans push the limits of what we can do and where the stars whisper their secrets, there's a little guy making big waves: SpaceHopper. It's got this adorable charm and some pretty cool tricks up its sleeve, all set to shake things up in how we explore low-gravity places.
By saima haider 2 years ago in BookClub
"The Rocket Man Saves The Planet From Global Warming: A Tale of Environmental Heroism Set in Kenya"- Book Review
In "The Rocket Man Saves the Planet from Global Warming" by Angela Ayako, the character of the Rocket Man, inspired by the legendary Takeoff from the rap group Migos, takes center stage as a symbol of hope and inspiration. Through an incredible journey with the twins Khari and Taraji, readers are transported into a world where the spirit of the Rocket Man lives on, igniting dreams and fueling the fight against global warming.
By Angellyrics _Angela Ayako2 years ago in BookClub
The Slob Review. Content Warning.
The Slob Review Wow, Aron Beauregard, Once again wrote another splatterpunk horror I do enjoy. This one in particular I had to pause for a moment after one specific chapter but, after picking it back up it leaves room for a Slob two and allows for us to root for the main character.
By Anjolene Bozeman 2 years ago in BookClub
A new beginning
In the heart of a bustling city, where the sounds of traffic and the bustle of life echoed through the streets, there stood a small bookstore nestled between towering skyscrapers. Its windows were adorned with colorful displays of books, and a faded sign above the door proclaimed it as "Haven Books."
By Deborah Albert2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: The Heart of Winter by Shona Kinsella
Brigit is a young woman living in a Scotland still ruled by tribes and largely Pagan. As Christianity is beginning to find a foothold, Brigit pays lip service to the church, but truly venerates the old gods. She does not support the changing position of women through the teachings of the church. A cool, damp summer and an early winter threaten the harvest. A harsh winter means starvation, so the elders of Brigit’s village panic. They petition Aengus, the god of summer, to protect them. He agrees on the condition that they provide him with a bride. He chooses Brigit and the deal is made without her knowledge or consent. When Brigit learns of this arrangement, she flees into the Highlands to seek out the Cailleach, the goddess of winter. The Cailleach is uninterested in Brigit’s plight; humans have hated and feared her for generations, and she is tired of their complaining. Brigit is not discouraged. She sets up camp outside the Cailleach’s cave and makes offerings to the Winter Queen every day. Aengus comes looking for his bride but cannot approach the cave because he and the Cailleach are opposites. Caught between two gods and finding an unlikely ally in the Fae witch, Nicnevin, Brigit will be tested to her limits and beyond.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Little White Hands by Mark Cushen
Almost five hundred years have passed since the Seasons were at war. Half a millennium since Winter defied Spring, and lost. Generations have come and gone, not knowing the bitter freeze and howling snows of Winter ever existed. But now, after centuries of silence, the participants in this ancient struggle have resurfaced and reignited their feud on the doorstep of an unassuming little kitchen boy. Garlan’s dreams of being just like the knights he idolizes may not be as impossible as he has always been led to believe, when he is chased from his home and thrust headlong into the kind of adventure he had only ever read about in books. Setting out on a journey that spans the entire kingdom of Faeland, Garlan will traverse impossible mountains and stormy seas and battle terrible monsters, all to keep the world he knows safe from an enemy who will stop at nothing to bring about a never-ending winter. With a cast of fantastical characters to aid him in his quest, can Garlan overcome his self-doubt and find the courage he needs to rise above his humble station and become the hero he always dreamed of being? The fate of the world rests in his hands.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub
