Smashbomb

"This is cheating because it’s four books in one. But Liebling wrote so well about so much, a compendium is merited. Two of these are reporting from World War II, where no other writer, in my opinion, could touch him. “The Road Back to Paris” is an epic dispatch full of hard times and the finest lyricism. The other two books are about France, food, wine, memory, boxing. I wouldn’t argue if you insisted that Liebling’s greatest subject was actually New York City, or even Louisiana. It’s too bad there’s not a twelve-pack."

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Chelsea (166 KP) rated Goodreads: Book Reviews in Apps

May 2, 2018

Goodreads: Book Reviews

Book, Social Networking

8.8

(453 Ratings)

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Keeps track of your books & dates you read them (3 more)

Allows you to set goals

Links with other social media to see what friends are reading/recommending

Offers book suggestions

I love this app. I didn't realize at first that you could actually use it as more than a book reviewing site. You can add books you have read, books you'd like to read, and books you are currently reading. You can choose the edition of the book you're reading so it keeps an accurate account of how far you've made it through the book. I also really like that it keeps track of the dates you read the book. The app is linked to other social media accounts so you can see what friends are reading or wanting to read and vice versa. Goodreads offers suggestions of what to read next or books that are popular in your favorite genres. Honestly have nothing bad to say about it!

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Alice (12 KP) rated The Hero of Ages in Books

Jul 3, 2018

The Hero of Ages

Brandon Sanderson | 2008 | Fiction & Poetry, Science Fiction/Fantasy

9.8

(6 Ratings)

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I use the term epic very rarely particularly when I'm talking about books but Hero of Ages in fact the entire Mistborn trilogy was epic. Such a fabulously created world of fantasy with amazing characters and fantastic plot lines.

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The Shadow Land

Elizabeth Kostova

7.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

Book

Set in Bulgaria. Political corruption, friendships, travel, war crimes. Especially enjoyed the...

Bulgaria political corruption war crimes travel

Casually Hardcore

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Podcast

Casually Hardcore is a weekly Internet radio show about all things Geek Culture related, with a...

The Gospel of Wealth

Andrew Carnegie

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Book

This classic breakthrough essay by Andrew Carnegie about the responsibilities of those of great...

Lindsay (1796 KP) rated The Berenstain Bears God Shows the Way (I Can Read, Level 1) in Books

Aug 30, 2018

This book has three stories in one. If you are looking for books for new readers. This book great for that. It easy for young children to read. They will learn about faith. It good for young children learning to read. This book is set for beginner readers. It a I can read book. It a level 1 book. The book also show teaches you about caring and loving for others. I enjoy these books about Brother, Sister and Papa and Mama bear. I have read several of them when I was young. I still enjoy them. The stories teaches you some science as well as others.

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Tanya K. Taylor (1 KP) rated Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematorium in Books

Nov 24, 2018

Humorous (2 more)

Informative

Intriguing

A fun book about a generally taboo subject

I first came across Caitlin Doughty when her YouTube channel 'Ask A Mortician' came up on suggestions. I loved how she was able to talk about such a typically taboo and awkward subject in such an engaging way, and when I found out about her books I knew I had to read them. She writes as she speaks, which means these books often take a light hearted approach, which can make the subject matter easier to deal with. I highly recommend this book to anyone who isn't afraid to step outside the norm :)