Review
Review of The God of the Woods: A Novel by Liz Moore
Liz Moore, acclaimed for her deep and introspective works, returns with The God of the Woods: A Novel, a story telling of mystery, mythology and the human mind in a way that tends to affect the story’s characters and the reader. In this story Moore uses the memories and sorrowful gloom attached to a small town and intertwines them with the potential wonder of the woods around it. The novel is a road trip through both, the literal and the metaphorical forests that offer a word on faith, fear and how the society’s loss of companionship has left human being feeling lost in a thorny forest.
By William Walker2 years ago in BookClub
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
You know the saying, you can't judge a book by it's cover? Well this one lives up to that for sure and then some. I am not sure what I was expecting with this, but based on the the title it wasn't what I got. Not in a bad way though. I mean I must admit I did not read the little insert as to what the book was really about, the name in itself was one where I just said, "You're going in my basket."
By Hannah Elliott2 years ago in BookClub
The Lions of Al-Rassan
Every once in a while, we readers and writers cross paths with a tale so…wonderous, it reminds us why we are obsessed with these paper, glue, and ink sandwiches. A tale that makes our skin tingle, sweeps us off our feet to a faraway land, all while forcing us to change our perspective of this big blue marble we call Earth.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in BookClub
Review of "Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Glucose, Metabolism, and Limitless Health" by Dr. Casey Means
Dr. Casey Means' book, Good Energy: Sweetie, Can You Spare Some Glucose? How Glucose Metabolism Regulates Limitless Health, takes a closer look at glucose and metabolism and how they are closely interconnected and frequently misunderstood. For a practicing physician and the co-founder of the health company Levels, Dr. Means has numerous arguments to say why focusing on glucose is paramount for leading a healthy life. This book informs the reader not only about what glucose and metabolism are but also how to use this knowledge for improving one’s life.
By William Walker2 years ago in BookClub
Elevating the Spirit with Disney
Movie Stats: Descendents written by Sara Parriott & Josann McGibbon. Directed by Kenny Ortega. Released on 31st July 2015 This is a movie that caught my attention when I was surfing through the internet and today I finally got some spare time to watch it. Getting comfortable on the couch with a mango milkshake in hand I hit the start button. Let me share my opinion on it.
By Staringale2 years ago in BookClub
The First Chapter of My New Book "Substack Mastery" for Beta Readers
Dear writers and readers, a few months ago, when I publicly announced that I would dedicate 80% of my time to Substack, 15% to Newsbreak, and just 5% to Medium, I received an intriguing call from one of my book publishers. This serendipitous encounter was inspiring, much like one of my stories that also brought serendipity. Whenever serendipity knocks on my door, I answer graciously.
By Dr Mehmet Yildiz2 years ago in BookClub
Review - The Women: A Novel by Kristin Hannah
Kristin Hannah's The Women: A Novel is a powerfully moving account of the Vietnam War and the war within- and this particular aspect of the war has not been presented in any novel – the role of women during that period. Hannah, the author of captivating both, simple narratives and epic ones, is famous for her complex characters, and this time she takes a rather popular historical period, giving the readers an opportunity to look at it through the eyes of women who have to face war, expectations of society, and personal development.
By William Walker2 years ago in BookClub
Why Adults Should Read More Children's Literature
In this past May and June I was taking a Children's Literature English Class. Because of this, of course, I was reading a variety of kid's books and middle grade books. (If you don't know, middle grade is made for the age range after children's books but before young adult, basically around 8-12 years old). I've always continued reading middle grade, even as I've grown more and more out of the target audience for it, mainly by rereading books that I really enjoyed when I was younger. For the past few years I've read one of my all time favourite books, Zorgamazoo by Robert Paul Weston, over and over because it's just that great. But when I was taking this English class in the spring I read children's books that were new to me and books that are younger than I would usually go back to read, and I think it sparked something in me and made me realize: "Why don't more adults read children's literature and middle grade?"
By The Austen Shelf2 years ago in BookClub
