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Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend

7.6 (8 Ratings) Rate It

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After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are...

Charlotte (184 KP) rated In Daylight and Darkness (Worldwalkers #1) in Books

Oct 6, 2021

In Daylight and Darkness (Worldwalkers #1)

Dana Ardis | 2021 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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An interesting start to the Worldwalkers series.

Years of medication and therapy to get over an imaginary friend and world go out the window when Coran returns.

Coran, the "imaginary" friend wants to protect Kate, which is so sweet considering the years Kate has denied his existance.
It adds more depth to the story and keeps you thinking throughout. And I really feel for kate and Coran, both on opposite sides, so to speak.

A massive plus side for me is that this is the start of a series and I do love a good series!

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David McK (3425 KP) rated Fight Club (1999) in Movies

Feb 26, 2024

Fight Club (1999)

1999 | Thriller

8.5

(93 Ratings)

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The first rule of Fight Club is ...

... you didn't talk about Fight Club.

That's virtually all my beforehand knowledge of this movie, which it's only taken me (roughly) 25 years to get around to watching.

And I wish I hadn't bothered: that's slightly over 2 hours of my life (that felt like 25+ years) that I'll never get back again ...

Bleak, depressing, and with an incredibly obvious 'twist' telegraphed virtually from the get-go, I found little to recommend in this, and even less to enjoy.

One to avoid.
(And at least I can now say I've seen it ...)

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Whatchareadin (174 KP) rated The Beach Club in Books

May 10, 2018

The Beach Club

Elin Hilderbrand | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(2 Ratings)

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Mac Peterson has been the manager for the Nantucket Beach Club and hotel for the past 12 years. When he was 18 years old, he stepped off the ferry and right into Bill Elliott the owner and was given a job that wasn't initially meant for him. But he made the best of his situation and now here he is at a crossroads in his life. He is now 30 years old, he has his family farm in Iowa that he needs to make a decision on, he's been dating Maribelle for 6 years and she's ready for the next step, and he has to decide if the Beach Club is really where he is supposed to be. Filled with guest problems along with personal turmoil from all of the employees, this summer is bound to be one none of them will forget.

Elin Hilderbrand is a new author to me. Over the past year, I have started to read her books and really enjoy the stories. It makes me want to visit Nantucket for sure. This book really resonated with me though because of the few references to the area I live in now.

This is a very interesting story about one season at the Nantucket Beach Club and Hotel. A staple in the community for years. Most people who enjoy the hotel come back every year and look forward to Mac being there when they arrive and helping them throughout their entire stay. Mac isn't sure who he would be without the Beach Club. When his girlfriend of 6 years give him an ultimatum, Mac isn't sure how to take it or what he's going to do. With advice and issues around every corner, he finally figures out exactly what it is he is going to do.

The story ends leaving you wondering what exactly is going to happen next for Mac and what kind of adventures he will have in the following summers at the Beach Club. If he indeed intends to stay there.

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Chelsea (166 KP) rated The Last Time I Lied in Books

Jul 11, 2018

15 years ago at Camp Nightingale three girls vanish without a trace, leaving one girl, Emma Davis, to question everything and constantly think about what happened. The camp closes down, forcing all to go their separate ways. 15 years later, Emma is contacted by Franny, owner and operator of Camp Nightingale, who says she plans to reopen, and would love Emma to be the art teacher. Emma, determined to find out what happened to her friends all those years ago, reluctantly agreed and vows to discover the truth. What she finds points her in many different directions, but doesn’t deter her from trying to get answers. Then a few days into camp history seems to repeat itself, this time clouding Emma in suspicion.
I seriously could not put this book down. There are twists and turns and everyone seems suspicious so it keeps you guessing who did it and what really happened. The ending is unexpected and leaves you wanting more! Excellent book, I highly recommend.