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The City of Dreams and Nightmares
Welcome to Palimpsest: a sexually-transmitted city accessible only through dreams. Though the magical city is filled with permanent residents, human “immigrants” from our world can only stay the night after coitus with others who have been infected by the city.
Esha TaylorPublished 21 days ago in BookClubHeartstrings in Seoul
Title: "Turbulent Hearts: A Seoul Affair" In the vibrant heart of Seoul, where the city's pulse thrummed with ambition and desire, two souls clashed amidst the chaos of their ambitions. Ji-hyun, with her fierce determination and unyielding drive, and Seo-joon, with his carefree spirit and reckless charm, found themselves entangled in a tumultuous dance of love and rivalry.
Book Review: A Court of Mist and Fury
About the Author Sarah J. Maas is the author of many bestselling books such as Crescent City, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and The Throne of Glass series. I had read her first book in the ACOTAR series and was jonesing for book 2# A Court of Mist and Fury
The Monsoon Melody: Part-3
Following the vision, Riya and Veer embarked on a perilous journey guided by the ancient map. It led them through treacherous mountain passes and dense, uncharted forests, each step a test of their resilience and love. They faced treacherous weather, wild animals, and remnants of Rudra's followers who sought to reclaim the Chandramani.
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.
Marie SinadjanPublished 27 days ago in BookClubA 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. 🎒🍔
Utsava TimePublished 30 days ago in BookClubBook 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.
Marie SinadjanPublished about a month ago in BookClubBook 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.
Marie SinadjanPublished about a month ago in BookClubThe Compass Rose: Navigating Worlds Within Pages
The Compass Rose bookstore, located on the charming main street of Crescent Bay, serves as a beacon for people who are interested in both dreaming and adventure. Crafted with a love of stories that span the spectrum of human imagination and knowledge, the Compass Rose is more than just a bookstore; it is a portal to other worlds. Isabella Grant, a former marine biologist turned literature enthusiast, owns The Compass Rose.
Vladimir NascimentoPublished about a month ago in BookClubWith kindness, hide strength
Today I read a passage from Liu Cixin's "Ball Lightning" and found it very interesting. This passage is about a character named Jiang Xingchen, who is the captain of an aircraft carrier.
Beck_MoultonPublished about a month ago in BookClubBook Review: Third Name's A Charm (Anthology)
All good things come in threes. Once upon a time, a group of authors accepted the challenge from a fairy tale name generator. Not just once or twice, but thrice! Volume three of these quirky stories is a collection stories featuring trios and triple threats. In this clean YA anthology, follow the fates of three IVF-manufactured (oops, sorry, potion-begotten) triplet princesses, be enlisted as the third lucky bodyguard to stave off monsters, see if the third wand works wonders for an unlucky mage, try to discover the true name of a unicorn prince, discover why the magical artefacts come in threes and climb towers with thieves to step into abductions of well-known fairytale characters. Don’t forget, with the rule of three, there are always exceptions. Venture into this collection of adventurous stories by award-winning and up-and-coming authors and maybe you’ll be thrice enchanted. All proceeds donated to a charity in support of reading and literacy.
Marie SinadjanPublished about a month ago in BookClubBook Review: Red Runs the Witch's Thread by Victoria Williamson
Paisley, Scotland, 1697. Thirty-five people accused of witchcraft. Seven condemned to death. Six strangled and burned at the stake. All accused by eleven-year-old Christian Shaw. Bargarran House, 1722. Christian Shaw returns home, spending every waking hour perfecting the thread bleaching process that will revive her family’s fortune. If only she can make it white enough, perhaps her past sins will be purified too. But dark forces are at work. As the twenty-fifth anniversary of the witch burnings approaches, ravens circle Bargarran House, their wild cries stirring memories and triggering visions. As Christian’s mind begins to unravel, her states of delusion threaten the safety of all those who cross her path. In the end she must make a terrible choice: her mind or her soul? Poverty and madness, or a devil’s bargain for the bleaching process that will make her the most successful businesswoman Paisley has ever seen? Her fate hangs by a thread. Which will she choose?
Marie SinadjanPublished about a month ago in BookClub