Reading Challenge
Ten Writers I Can No Longer Read
One of the things I have learned after many years of reading and writing is that you are allowed to dismiss what you once loved; you are allowed to give up on writers who no longer speak to you and have set up a barrier in your mind to enjoyment of their work. I do not mean that I care that deeply about their political, racial, psychological or emotional issues (the list of acceptable writers would be incredibly short if I dismissed the ones who did not reach such high standards). I am simply concerned with what is on the page and how it makes me react, as Vladimir Nabokov once stated, “between the shoulder blades” (where you really do feel the work).
By Kendall Defoe 10 months ago in BookClub
Summer '23 Reads
This was a whirlwind summer. Not that I did anything fun or exciting, but just a lot happened. Well, I guess one or two exciting things happened (more on that down below). I wasn’t planning on doing one big summer recap, but I forgot to do one for June, and then I didn’t finish any novels in July, and alas.
By Victoria Brown10 months ago in BookClub
Gift
No other book has had so much effect on me like The Master and Margarita by Bulgakov. And I’ve read many, like most of Russians do. In the beginning of 80s I was lucky to borrow a copy of Khudozhestvennaya Literatura magazine dated 1973 where a full complete uncut version of the book had been published, a surprising oversight by government. There I was, in my early 20s, born and raised in Soviet Union, gone through all the pre coordinated by government stages of a proper soviet child. Patriotism, obedience, and loyalty to the state where the Communist Party had absolute power over everything, were inflicted at each stage, from kindergarten to university.
By Natalia Grin10 months ago in BookClub
Ochlocracy
Throughout history, various societies have developed different forms of governance structures. These governance systems include concepts such as democracy, monarchy, theocracy, and more. However, one such concept that emerged particularly in ancient Greece and continues to be debated today is the notion of ochlocracy. Ochlocracy, while considered a type of democracy, is often seen as a negative derivative due to the risks it entails.
By Cafer AKTAY10 months ago in BookClub
The Life-Altering Impact of "Rich Dad Poor Dad"
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled among rolling hills, I lived a simple life, toiling away at a mundane job to make ends meet. I had always dreamed of financial independence and achieving great success, but I felt trapped in a cycle of average living. Little did I know that my entire world was about to change, all because of a book called "Rich Dad Poor Dad."
By Emilio Renato Lourenço10 months ago in BookClub
My strange choice of a Book
I remember watching the movie of Mark Zuckerberg's motivation for creating Facebook. If I am remembering correctly, it all stemmed from his being heartbroken and a bit angry over the breaking up of a relationship. He is a brilliant, but awkward genius, much like many of his successful peers who had rocky relationships. So, we can see that inspiration can be attained form any source anywhere. Facebook started very small in his college years and grew to be a worldwide phenomenon.
By Novel Allen10 months ago in BookClub
The Power Now by Eckhart Tolle
Title: "The Power Now" by Eckhart Tolle: A transformative journey from present-day awareness "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle is a revolutionary book that has had a profound impact on my life. Through Tolle’s insightful teachings that guided me through a journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and a deeper awareness of the importance of being in the present moment, I learned to let go of the burden of past regrets and of worrying about the future and embracing the beauty and peace that lies in the present.
By Lizbeth olaedo10 months ago in BookClub
A Little More Into It
This was my very first read and is my favorite book yet! It changed me drastically by having an open heart and a appeal for Travis and people. I started to have a greater insight for others. It was exactly 405 pages long, and I just loved how I vowed to read it!!! Basically I came (home) from a typical good workday and started to read it from 8:30 @ night - to 6AM in the morning!! It was completed as my first read. I was so proud of myself! I loved these parts about the book:
By Rachael Frazier10 months ago in BookClub
The Game Changer
A book that changed me? Hmm... How far back can I remember, exactly? Every time I think of an influential novel in my history of being an avid reader, I remember an earlier one that I assume has had more of an impact, mostly because something, or quite rightly someone, that I had the good grace of being gifted as a child, sparked a beautifully endless stream of events that have carried me over the course of my life.
By Sian N. Clutton10 months ago in BookClub
Serpents of the Silverwood
In the heart of a world where starlight and twilight danced in a symphony of enchantment, there lay a forest like no other. The Silverwood, they called it, its trees adorned with leaves of silver that shimmered like moonbeams. Each step within its depths was a journey into a realm untouched by the mundane, a realm where reality merged with dreams.
By Elieca Mcken10 months ago in BookClub
The Managerial Revolution
Have you ever bought a book sight unseen in terms of knowing what it’s about before you buy it? I have that’s what happened when I bought, The Managerial Revolution: What is Happening in the World, by James Burnham in 2013. This book sat on my shelf for the next year. Not because I wasn’t interested, rather it was marinating for the right time for me to read it. But boy, would this book change my entire outlook on the world once I did read it.
By Atomic Historian10 months ago in BookClub