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The Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse

Claire Georgiou

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Apple cider vinegar has a cult following among health conscious consumers. Not to be confused with...

Will Oldham recommended Five Easy Pieces (1970) in Movies (curated)

Five Easy Pieces (1970)

1970 | Classics, Drama, Musical

8.7

(3 Ratings)

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"This is a journey of a film, which ends where we couldn’t have imagined it would. A lesson in complexity, pain, fun, and beauty. Karen Black comes off as a worse actress than she is, and Jack Nicholson comes off as a better actor than he is. I think I saw this on VHS in the mid 1980s and then again at the Cinema Village in New York City in 1989. Throughout both viewings, but more so during the second time, I felt: grateful, grateful. This movie keeps on giving. A month or two ago I remembered the scene between Nicholson’s character and the mute father. I’m grateful for that."

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Sjon recommended Last Stories and Other Stories in Books (curated)

"I don’t hesitate to state that no one becomes a great writer without drinking from the spring of fables. Sometimes their influence shows on the surface and at other times it remains hidden inside the story like bones in a body. In this magnificent collection of dark stories, Vollmann — who many consider having written the Great American Novel more than once — proves himself a master storyteller whose pitcher of that fabled water never runs dry. Drawing on sources from the North, The South, The East and the West he takes us on a journey through many last nights on earth and in the worlds beyond."

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Stephanie Neve (104 KP) rated Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Books

Jun 25, 2019

The first book on a magical journey. The Harry Potter series and the wizarding world developed within it is unparalleled in modern literature. (0 more)

It's written much simpler than the later books. (0 more)

A classic but written for a younger audience than the later books

I love Harry Potter. I got this book at the age of 7 and it definitely changed my life. This is a wonderful childrens story and accessible to a younger audience. This book is set before the series gets too dark so I would recommend it for all ages. However the characters are a bit one dimensional at times compared to the later books.

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Terri Wiltshire (21 KP) rated Star Maker in Books

Sep 1, 2019

Star Maker

Olaf Stapledon | 1937 | Science Fiction/Fantasy

6.0

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Philosophical discussion about life as we know it (0 more)

A bit too long winded for me (1 more)

No characters to lock on to and relate to

To infinity and beyond

A journey through time and space that could potentially blow your mind. Explores life as we know it and the potential for life elsewhere.

I dont think I'm clever enough to enjoy this book...it felt like it should be amazing but I struggled to finish it.

My mind just couldn't comprehend the huge ideas being explored. I loved the first half but as we journeyed further into the universe away from things my mind could relate to I found my attention wandered.

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Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated The Hunt is On (The Patroness, #2) in Books

Sep 6, 2019

The Patroness' story continues in this one and we see the return of Kylian. The heat is still there between them and we have a few hot scenes. I'm loving the build up between them and cant wait for book three because I've heard some good things from the author in relation to these two.

The plotline was just as engaging in this as the first and we see more characters join and some of our favourites return as we go on another exciting journey through the streets of Paris.

This is a must if you want to find a new name in urban fantasy.