Review

Rachel Reviews: What the Silence Kept by Lachelle Avitia
I have to admit that Lachelle Avitia's book and its content would not be my immediate go-to for a new read but in this world of disquiet, I found myself wanting to read something with meaning and presence, something which would smooth and calm my vaguely troubled mind. I wanted something modern, a 21st century text which drew on established morals and values of faith but I didn't want something that preached or was didactic with a zealous Christian message. I did want stories to which I could relate which spoke of the goodness and rationality and ultimately, hopefulness of people; of finding a way out of dark times into places of reconciliation and growth, where the balance is re-established and progress is possible. I wanted there to be questions proposed by the text to prompt thoughtfulness and deeper thinking.
By Rachel Deeming5 months ago in BookClub
"Igi" by Jemal Karchkhadze. Top Story - April 2026.
I don't remember when I last read a short book packed with deep philosophical meaning. Perhaps Camus' "Stranger" or Nietzsche's "God is Dead" back in my university years. Igi will stay with me for a long time, I'm sure.
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in BookClub
She Gets the Girl & Joy to the Girls by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick: A Heartfelt YA Sapphic Romance Duology Review
A heartfelt YA sapphic romance, She Gets the Girl and Joy to the Girls follow Alex and Molly as they navigate love, family struggles, and personal growth in a sweet, emotionally rich duology.
By Cyn's Workshop5 months ago in BookClub
If life is a tree then emotions are its root
Today man has a sharp mind, modern means and many options for entertainment, yet he is confused. The reason is that we have learned to handle the outside world, but emotions are yet to be understood.
By Aris Thomas5 months ago in BookClub
Our Bridge to Forever
Chapter One — The Night the Storm Brought Her The rain came in sideways that night. Not the gentle Hilo kind that drifts through the air like mist, but the hard, pounding kind that rattles roofs, bends trees, and turns the streets into rivers. Mason Loando stood in the doorway of his small workshop near Coconut Island, watching the storm roll in like an angry tide.
By Tim Wright5 months ago in BookClub
Famous Works of Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was one of the greatest writers in English literature. He was born in 1812 in England and became famous for his amazing storytelling and unforgettable characters. His novels are still popular today because they are interesting, emotional, and full of important life lessons. Dickens wrote about real problems in society, such as poverty, child labor, and injustice, which made his work meaningful and powerful.
By aadam khan5 months ago in BookClub
Incredibooks: My Prison Penpals
Imagine being forced into a sheltered life which is a nightmare that you are unaware of, but when you wake up it’s like a beautiful dream down an ugly path is discovered. That’s the best way I can describe “My Prison Penpals” which is the first book in the “Undertakers” series by best selling author Shona Knight.
By Joe Patterson5 months ago in BookClub
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek Review: A Sapphic Swan Princess Retelling Full of Magic, Heists, and Betrayal
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek is a sapphic Swan Princess retelling packed with forbidden magic, political intrigue, and slow-burn romance in a dark YA fantasy world.
By Cyn's Workshop5 months ago in BookClub
The Wallet I Found on the Street. AI-Generated.
It was just another ordinary evening. The kind where nothing special ever happens. Ali was walking home after a long day, tired and lost in his thoughts. The streets were quiet, the sun slowly disappearing behind the buildings.
By ABDU LLAH5 months ago in BookClub
The Girl with Bangs
.In “The Girl with Bangs”, Zadie Smith uses characterization to subtly indicate that men and women can contradict society’s gender roles.
By Jay Jaeger5 months ago in BookClub
Book Review: THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAIN by Christian Alexander Delgado
Christian Alexander Delgado didn't write THE HIGH PERFORMANCE BRAIN: Daily Habits to Train Focus and Self-Belief from an academic lab or a therapist's office. He wrote it from two decades of entrepreneurial pressure, four years in the United States Navy, and the daily reality of running a national company as COO of 1-800-No-Fault. That lived experience is what separates this book from the self-help titles saturating the market. It's not aspirational fluff. It's operational.
By Manish Bhatia5 months ago in BookClub
Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald Review: A Slow-Burn Hades & Persephone Retelling with Trauma, Power, and Found Family
Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald is a slow-burn Hades and Persephone retelling that blends romance, found family, and generational trauma in a powerful YA fantasy novel.
By Cyn's Workshop5 months ago in BookClub