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Becs (244 KP) rated The Third Act in Books

Sep 3, 2018  
The Third Act
The Third Act
John Wilson | 2018 | History & Politics, Mystery, Young Adult (YA)
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
The history aspect. (2 more)
The storyline.
The characters and their stories.
Great young adult history read!
I received The Third Act by John Wilson as a read and review copy from Libray Thing Early Reviewers program for my full honest review.

I honestly loved reading this. It was fun, thrilling, and even fast-paced, the majority of the time. Would I change anything? Not at all. It was beautifully written for the history aspect of it and held my attention. Which is very surprising because I can never have my attention grabbed by history related books.

The cover of this little novel is really cool. I like how they have a faded ‘ghost of the past’ on the cover. I actually didn’t realize that it was there until I was about halfway through with the book. The plotline was one that I wasn’t sure I was going to like at first. But as I kept reading, the history of the Nanjing Massacre and the switching from the past to the present, drew my attention in like a mouse to cake crumbs. The characters weren’t as developed, but it worked for this storyline.
  
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Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list

Oct 2, 2017
This year, Black History Month brings the release of several new non-fiction books that delve into the past, present and future of African-Americans in the country.
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Black History Month Reading List 2017

At the start of the month dedicated to African American history, here’s The Guardian's rundown of what to read, including Paul Beatty and Octavia Butler.

The Woman Next Door

The Woman Next Door

Yewande Omotoso

6.0 (1 Ratings) Rate It

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Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbours. One is black, one white. Both are successful...

Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for the Real James Brown

Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for the Real James Brown

James McBride

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The definitive biography of the soul legend James Brown by National Book Award-winning novelist...

The Sellout

The Sellout

Paul Beatty

9.0 (2 Ratings) Rate It

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'Outrageous, hilarious and profound.' Simon Schama, Financial Times 'The longer you stare at...

The Hate u Give

The Hate u Give

Angie Thomas

8.4 (54 Ratings) Rate It

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A powerful and brave YA novel about what prejudice looks like in the 21st century. Sixteen-year-old...

Race police shooting black lives matter prejudice witness murder
Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin

Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin

Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton

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On February 26th 2012 seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was walking home with a bag of Skittles and...

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Dean (6925 KP) rated The Relic (1997) in Movies

Jul 13, 2018  
The Relic (1997)
The Relic (1997)
1997 | Horror, Sci-Fi
7
5.7 (10 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Cool creature feature
A very enjoyable horror as an ancient creature turns up at the Natural History Museum and runs amok. Quite gory and good SFX as well.
  
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Jenn C (340 KP) rated Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer in Books

Aug 20, 2018  
Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer
Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer
Katie Alender | 2018 | Paranormal, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
9
8.8 (4 Ratings)
Book Rating
Contains spoilers, click to show
I enjoyed this book so much. It made me yearn for Paris. It was a ghost story with a touch of history and romance thrown in. So good.
  
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B.J. Novak recommended The Oxford Book of Aphorisms in Books (curated)

 
The Oxford Book of Aphorisms
The Oxford Book of Aphorisms
John Gross | 2020
(0 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"I love. It's just the most well-edited, brilliant one-liners from history and you can spend hours on a page or you can just flip through it."

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Mark Zuckerberg recommended Dealing with China in Books (curated)

 
Dealing with China
Dealing with China
Henry M. Paulson | 2015 | Business & Finance
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Book Favorite

"I've been personally interested as a student of Chinese culture, history and language. I'm looking forward to reading Paulson's perspective on what China's rise means for the world."

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Kate (355 KP) rated Queen of the Desert (2015) in Movies

Mar 1, 2019 (Updated Mar 2, 2019)  
Queen of the Desert (2015)
Queen of the Desert (2015)
2015 | Drama, Documentary
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Have you heard of Gertrude Bell, no neither had I. Another bit of unknown history that nobody really knows. The film is a bit ploddy and seams to drag in places but the scenery and music is quite atmospheric and if you watch this film, watch it for that. Quite interesting though and makes you wish that this was taught in history in schools otherwise it will soon be forgotten.
  
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Sean Farrell (9 KP) rated Shock Value: How a Few Eccentric Outsiders Gave Us Nightmares, Conquered Hollywood, and Invented Modern Horror in Books

Mar 15, 2018  
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Shock Value: How a Few Eccentric Outsiders Gave Us Nightmares, Conquered Hollywood, and Invented Modern Horror
Jason Zinoman | 2011
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A great read about the history of a select classic films that helped shaped my favorite genre of cinema. Not perfect, but essential for any lover of horror movies.
  
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Ezra (3 KP) rated The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Brutal World of Victorian Medicine in Books

Jun 20, 2018  
The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Brutal World of Victorian Medicine
The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Brutal World of Victorian Medicine
Lindsey Fitzharris | 2017 | History & Politics
10
10.0 (2 Ratings)
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The writing is superb and keeps you wanting to read. (1 more)
It’s majorly informative, and I would suggest even if you’re not massively into medical history you will enjoy it!
  
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Mike (8 KP) rated Dodger in Books

Oct 10, 2018  
Dodger
Dodger
Terry Pratchett | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry, Young Adult (YA)
8
6.4 (5 Ratings)
Book Rating
An enjoyable book. Dodger travels through Victorian London, crossing and joining history like an early Forest Gump. Still has the wit and humour that Sir Terry fans will enjoy.