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Frontex and Non-Refoulement: The International Responsibility of the EU

Roberta Mungianu

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Since the Frontex Border Agency's establishment in 2004, its activities have foregrounded the...

In the Time of the Nations

Emmanuel Levinas and Michael B. Smith

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In this major collection of essays, Emmanuel Levinas, a leading philosopher of the 20th century,...

Moses Boyd recommended Point of Departure by Andrew Hill in Music (curated)

Point of Departure by Andrew Hill

2001 | Jazz, Pop

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"I remember a group of us all went to this record store - FOPP in Covent Garden - and they were having a Blue Note sale, and every record was like three quid. And I remember all of us going in with like 30 quid and we’d just clean up on the catalogue, and that CD was one of the first ones I remember going home and listening to. I don’t know if you’ve had one of them experiences where you listen to a record and you just feel something change in you. Like, what's happening? How have I never heard anything like this? There's so many questions in your head. Even still to this day I’m like how did you even make that? How do you even begin to approach that and make a work like it, to this day it still stands that test of time; creativity, authenticity, sound, energy all of that stuff. Yeah man, shout out to Andrew Hill."

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Kristina (502 KP) rated House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) in Books

Dec 7, 2020

House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1)

Sarah J. Maas | 2020 | Film & TV, Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.0

(3 Ratings)

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Let's be honest, I haven't come across anything by Sarah J. Maas that I wouldn't practically sell my soul to read again. This new book included. The first 10 chapters or so were a bit slow, slow enough that I worried about whether or not I'd enjoy this one - which was a devastating thought. But it quickly picked up speed and pretty much skyrocketed from there. Bryce is such a relatable character and this world, despite its magic and mythical creatures, is comfortable because it's so similar to reality. Her love and loyalty run so deep, she's definitely a friend I would want in my corner. She's a total bad ass, something I always look forward to when reading anything by Sarah. Now I've finished this book, the second will not be released until next year, so I'm left stewing with so many questions and theories! I'm so excited for the next book!

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Kristina (502 KP) rated A Court of Wings and Ruin in Books

Dec 7, 2020

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sarah J. Maas | 2017 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.8

(113 Ratings)

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I did not want to say goodbye to these characters. I know it's permanent, even if they won't be the main characters in Sarah's spin off book(s). Rhys was, as always, so swoon worthy and dark and, admittedly, delicious. The final stretch of his and Feyre's story left me in tears, even if the ending was surprising. At first, when I closed my book and stared at my wall in both wonderment and despair (I mean, what am I supposed to read now?? Who will ever measure up to the greatness that is Rhysand?!), I was a little confused at some of the seemingly obvious foreshadowing Sarah left and certain questions that remained unanswered. Then I remembered her next book will be a spin off, possibly explaining these little bits of unfinished business. Even if Rhys and Feyre will not be the center of the next story, I am excited to see how things progress and who Sarah will be making the main characters.

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Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Since You've Been Gone in Books

Jul 13, 2019

Since You've Been Gone

Morgan Matson | 2014 | Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult (YA)

8.4

(11 Ratings)

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In a well ordered universe I wouldn't be left with so many questions! I loved this book,it's a story about friendship and finding out who you really are when your not in someone elses shadow. No matter how much you love and admire that person. As someone with social anxiety, I found Emily to be very relatable, and much braver than I if I had been handed this list.This book took me back to being a teenager and some of the summers I had, (none as eventful as this story!) A story of friendship and romance! My only little niggle is I want to know if she mends things with Dawn and Collins and if Gideon finds his perfect girl ( I have a rather large soft spot for him) In truth I wanted Emily to fall in love with him instead because he seemed so sweet, but I can't have everything!

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Emma (53 KP) rated The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle in Books

Aug 26, 2019

The Seven Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle

Stuart Turton | 2018 | Mystery, Science Fiction/Fantasy

7.9

(24 Ratings)

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Chilling and thrilling!

I've just finished this book and had to come and review it straight away! I adored this book. I loved the way that each and every character was so deeply explored. I loved the theme of fate vs choice. I loved the ending and the way that no stone was left unturned! I was worried whilst reading it, that I would be left with lots of unanswered questions. I was not disappointed!

The only fault here, is that once you pick it up, you can't put it down! It can be very difficult to keep up with all the twists and turns of this manic novel if you plan on reading it over a long course of time. But it's easy enough to skip back and remind yourself of what's been going on.

Overall, one of the best books I have ever read, and would recommend to anyone who loves a crime thriller!!