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Ivana A. | Diary of Difference (1171 KP) rated Books for Kids: Goodnight, Monster! in Books

Oct 2, 2020  
Books for Kids: Goodnight, Monster!
Books for Kids: Goodnight, Monster!
Chloe Sanders | 2020
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
A cute and cheeky bedtime story!

I knew I was going to enjoy this little read as soon as I saw the cover and the little blurb. Goodnight, Monster! by Chloe Sanders is a story about Ben, who doesn’t want to go to bed, because there is a monster in his room.

A message to give people a chance

When his mother encourages Ben to make friends with the monster. There is a lovely moment here with a message to give people a chance, as they are more than what they look on the outside. I really loved this moment, and I wish more children books focused on it.

Ben says hi to the monster and makes friends, and then gets him ready for bed. He teaches Monster Bo how to brush his teeth, and have a bath, and have dinner, but the monster keeps trying to misbehave and hides Ben’s socks under the bed, and does other cute silly things, but Ben teaches him how to be a good monster.

I really loved this bedtime story. I think it has a lot of messages to teach young children – especially for them to realise that it is now time for bed. Furthermore, a couple of life lessons are secretly hidden inside this book too, that makes me really happy.

If you have little ‘’monsters’’ at home, I am sure both of you will enjoy this short bedtime story.
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Katie Guinn (34 KP) rated Skin (The X-Files) in Books

Dec 7, 2018  
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Skin (The X-Files)
Ben Mezrich | 1999
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the first X-Files book I've ever read, and it was pretty decent. I wish it had a creepier monster, and it was missing the banter between Mulder and Scully that I love so much. But it was written well enough to keep my interest.
  
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Rene Redzepi recommended Guns, Germs and Steel in Books (curated)

 
Guns, Germs and Steel
Guns, Germs and Steel
Jared Diamond | 1998 | History & Politics, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"A monster of a book, where you get to learn about the world and the people that we are. It is a book that I tried to read several times before finally reading it through, each time wishing I didn’t have a couple of kids on my shoulder or the roaring engine sound of a modern kitchen in my ears. It is simply the perfect book when you have time to really focus and think."

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David McK (3508 KP) rated Predator: Big Game in Books

Jan 30, 2019  
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Predator: Big Game
Sandy Schofield | 1999
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Tie-in to the Predator comic of the same name (which I've never read), itself utilising the monster from the classic 1980s Arnie action movie.

Not the best book I've read, nor even the best Predator tie-in: it's pretty obvious where this is going right from the start.
  
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Merissa (12500 KP) created a post

Oct 4, 2023  
"This book contains a dealer in dark collectibles, a man who's NOT people, and a monster with a debt it expects to be paid."

Tour & #Giveaway: Sting in the Tail: Carnival of Mysteries by TA Moore - #MM, #Paranormal, #Romance,

Available in #KindleUnlimited

https://archaeolibrarian.wixsite.com/website/post/stinginthetail-carnivalofmysteriesbytamoore
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RavenclawPrincess913 (253 KP) rated Lakesedge in Books

Aug 1, 2022  
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Lakesedge
Lyndall Clipstone | 2022
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I love the cover of Lakesedge by Lyndall Clipstone it's very pretty. I love how she's running up the stairs.

So to start off the mom burning Airen was messed up. There's never an excuse to hurt a child it's disgusting.

Quote: "I want his shadows." The monster said is why it wants Arien. He gives off bad vibes.

It also must have been weird for Airen's sister Violeta to have to ride with the monster as well. It also must have been scary when they were running from the monster in the woods.

Quote: "Tendrils of darkness unfold from the ground and snare the wolf, wrapping it's legs like vines." Very descriptive and scared me to be completely honest.

Quote: "This monster, who claims there's darkness in my brother who wanted to take Arien away and leave me behind, he came back for me." Does the monster have a little crush on Violeta?

This book was very interesting and loved it. The plot was so amazing. Love the relationship between Rowan and Violetta. I also love how she sacrificed everything. I would definitely reccomend reading this just be warned it's a very emotional story.
  
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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Determined Heart: The Tale of Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein in Books

Oct 7, 2020  
The Determined Heart: The Tale of Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein
The Determined Heart: The Tale of Mary Shelley and Her Frankenstein
Antoinette May | 2015
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
What would make a 19th century woman write such a marvelous horror story that to this day, her book is the first one we think of when we think of the ultimate monster? To find out, read my review of this fascinating historical fiction novel that focuses on Mary Shelley, the author of the book "Frankenstein" https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/09/05/the-monsters-within/
  
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KatieLouCreate (162 KP) rated Frankenstein in Books

Mar 5, 2018  
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
7
7.7 (27 Ratings)
Book Rating
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It's been a while since I read this book but I remember why I did and did not enjoy this book. Firstly, the book it worth the read. It may seem slow to start with but you do get rewarded in the end. It is just that, unfortunately, Victor Frankenstein is a very boring character. He is just so boring and, lets face it, a little bit fickle. He spent his life working towards this goal, leaving his family and loved ones behind, practically, all to be able to resurrect the dead back to life. He accomplishes it only to realise what an abomination he has created. So what does he do? He runs away.

The most interesting part about the book actually comes from the perspective of the monster himself. It is here where we see true voice, character, and emotion. We see the monsters side of things and realise he is not in fact a monster. He is a product of his surroundings. He was treated like a monster and so he became one.


To me, it spreads an important message about love and acceptance. The monster would not have become evil is Victor had remained with his creation and helped him instead of fleeing and leaving the monster, new to the big wide world, by himself.


Although I believe Mart was trying to give us a different, more religious message, about the dangers of man performing a woman's role of giving birth and how that is an abomination to mankind, I think the message I stated beforehand is better and stronger.


If you can get through Victor's boring and annoying personality then the book is worth the read. If not, then maybe just read the middle of the book-- from the monsters perspective, although it would probably seem a little weird and out of context without the rest of the story.