Genre
I Need You to Read This
Ok but actually. I do need you to read this. Not because it is a fun title to a book, but because it is a compelling thriller that does a fantastic job of not allowing you to see where the twist will come from. As someone who reads this genre a lot, I find that there is a formula that some authors get into with their writing and so the thrilling twist can sometime seem very predictable in what will happen next. Namely, cause I watch a lot of thrillers and read a lot of thrillers so it just can feel stale at moments.
By Hannah Elliottabout a year ago in BookClub
The Innovator’s Spirit: Gerald Tausch’s Journey from Inventor to Author
In the world of innovation, there are those who push the boundaries of what is possible, blending creativity with practicality to solve real-world problems. Gerald Tausch is one such individual, whose career as an inventor has been marked by groundbreaking innovations. But Tausch is not just an inventor; he is also an author who has successfully transitioned his passion for technology into the literary world. His book, Jesus, Faith & Antennas, reflects his unique journey, combining elements of his scientific background with spiritual insights. This blog will explore Gerald Tausch’s career, his influential inventions, and how his experience as a maker helped shape his journey into writing.
By Judy Roxenabout a year ago in BookClub
The River of Lost Time.
The river ran backwards on the day the Queen vanished. It was a strange sight, the silver waters, once flowing steadily towards the horizon, now rushed upstream, twisting around the jagged rocks as if they were rebelling against nature itself. The villagers watched in stunned silence, unsure whether to be terrified or mesmerized. But no one knew it yet the river's defiance was only the beginning.
By Joseph Nyarkoabout a year ago in BookClub
The Superhero Within: How Books Empower Us
You know, under the whimsy of superhero and athlete role models or public figures whose sole purpose is to guide people forward in life I think we may overlook one of our greatest sources of strength BOOKS. Book are silent yet highly impact full mentor with the power to rewire our mind, Release a hidden “superhero” or escape from stress completely.
By Danish Buttabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Review: Skyfleet - March of the Mutabugs by Victoria Williamson
When the skies turn deadly, a young heroine must rise from the ashes. Twelve-year-old Amberley Jain has faced incredible challenges since the crash that took her parents and paralysed her legs. Now, with her best friend Ricardo Lopez about to be sent away and a swarm of mutated insects closing in on the Skyfleet base, the stakes have never been higher. Something monstrous is driving the mutabugs north from the contaminated meteor site known as the Cauldron, and the only plane capable of stopping it - the Firehawk - lies in pieces in the hangar. Determined to honour her parents’ legacy, Amberley hatches a daring plan. With Ricardo’s help, they stow away on a supply train, trading his most treasured possession for the parts needed to repair the Firehawk. After secret test flights, the legendary jet is ready for action. Now, Amberley and Ricardo must confront the deadly swarm and save their home, discovering their inner strength and the true meaning of friendship along the way.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
#Norsevember Book List
What is Norsevember? Norsevember is a reading event in which we talk about, recommend, read and review Norse inspired books! Started by Alex of Spells and Spaceships in 2020, it was born after he thought to dedicate a month to read and review Norse books, and others on Twitter expressed their enthusiasm to do the same.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Wings so Soft by Dani Finn
Can love bloom in war’s darkest hour? Mara and her owl work surveillance to keep Kuppham safe, but the news on the Stream is grim. The humans are coming, and she and her owl will soon be in the line of fire. Her once-vibrant city is a ghost town, with little to distract her as she waits for the skin-covered hordes to overrun the Maer capital. Until one day, this timid little artificer wanders into the aerie, asking to watch her owl land over and over. Uffrin makes owls powered by clockwork and magic to guard the great automatons on the northern front. He visits the aerie to study the owls’ flight mechanics, but it’s the owl handler who captures his attention. So gentle, so in control, with quick eyes that seem to stay with his all the time. Amid the looming clouds of war, hearts intertwine and feathers fly, but duty soon flings these two lovebirds apart. If the war goes as badly as everyone seems to fear, how will they ever find each other again? Love might be the only thing that saves them. Fly away from your troubles with this standalone bi4bi fantasy romance, part of the Time Before series. It’s steamy, with over 150 kisses, and includes a picnic in the park, a date in a basement speakeasy, and a secret mountain lake far from the ravages of war. Content warning: This book is intended for adult readers only. It includes depictions of wartime violence, drinking, drug use, and explicit, consensual sex scenes.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Wrath of the Land by Oli Jacobs
When a fatberg is discovered under West Crumb, the lives of the town's residents soon changes. It is up to a local student and a lowly council worker to discover what is in the mass, and why everyone is interested in it.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: Wayward Daughter by Alyssa Frace
17-year-old Genesis Belle would do anything to leave the monster hunting world behind–even make a deal with one of the world’s most accomplished hunters: her mother. All she has to do is kill the creature lurking in the shadows of their town before her mom does. If she wins, she can follow her cross-country road trip dreams without slaying monsters on the way, but if she loses, she’ll have to keep working at a hunting outpost masquerading as a dingy diner. She’s sure this bet is exactly what she needs to finally be able to do whatever she wants. Thanks to the help of the apothecary-in-training, Red, she assumes winning will be easy enough. He’ll help her with the boring part (researching monsters) and she’ll do the important part (killing monsters). It should be as easy as the pie she serves at the diner, but the further down the rabbit hole she goes, the higher the body count. And she’s pretty sure her mom’s shady monster hunting tactics are to blame. Armed with a broken mermaid artifact, that annoyingly nosy apothecary, and lots of spite, Genesis must traverse the monster hunting world and utilize her skills to win the bet and save the town from the magic lurking in the shadows.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
Book Spotlight: To Spy a Star by Jonathan Nevair
One star can break a galaxy. Agent Renault plays cloak and dagger against her most formidable opponent yet - a ruthless and cunning expert at cards and more deadly arts besides. Her mission: retrieve a stolen asset known as the Star Eye. Aided by her eccentric agency team and armed with state-of-the-art gadgets, she races to solve a devious conspiracy and bring down her elusive foe. But a specter haunts the agency's halls, whispering secrets from its past. Allies and enemies alike wear masks in the espionage game. Lilline must decide who to trust if she hopes to take down a sinister and vengeful mastermind before a wave of terror crashes across the stars. To Spy a Star: a fast, fun, and action-packed spy-fi adventure where Mission: Impossible meets The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet.
By Marie Sinadjanabout a year ago in BookClub
