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AbsurdDuchess (479 KP) rated Hidden Figures (2016) in Movies
Aug 9, 2019
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Dragon Marked (Supernatural Prison, #1) in Books
Jan 7, 2021
Oliver Sacks recommended Personal Narrative of a Journey to the Equinoctial Regions of the New Continent in Books (curated)
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Time Zero in Books
Jan 12, 2018
In Time Zero Carolyn Cohagan describe a world run by fanatics. The point of view is from a young girl growing up in this time and being forced into a marriage against her will. Some seem to compare the descriptions to more radical Islam nations now but I do not see the difference between how some men deem women as property now in the U.S. Depending on your perspective when you read this book it will appear different. I read this book during the presidential elections and saw it as poignent and scary. I do not think the autor is too far from the truth as to what could happen.
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Almost Famous Women: Stories in Books
Oct 7, 2020
No, this isn’t a book about the 2018 mid-term elections; it is a collection of historical, fictional short stories about real women we probably know nothing about, although some of them carry well-known names. I loved “Almost Famous Women” by Megan Mayhew Bergman when I read it, and I thought now would be a good time to remind people of this lovely collection. (Okay… I’ll admit, the results of the US elections did influence my choice to post about this particular older book review.) You can read this revised review on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/12/25/women-who-orbited-fame/
Laura Ann Moylan (0 KP) rated The Dragonriders of Pern (Dragonriders of Pern, #1-3) in Books
Jan 26, 2018
Learned to read with these books
Learning about Pern from Lessa’s point of view was enchanting from a nine year old’s perspective. Over thirty years later, I reread this series over and over again. Both my mother and grandmother had read the series before me and now I’m reading it to my nine year old niece.
Bookapotamus (289 KP) rated Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters in Books
May 29, 2018
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn is a hilariously quirky exploration of free speech, and what happens when it gets taken away. Full of whimsy and guaranteed to make you smile! I enjoyed this book so much, that I tend to re-read it every now and again - just to renew my appreciation for letters and words.
It's a quick and fun read, won't take you much time at all, but be ready for tongue twisting silliness that increases in hilarity as the book goes on. A must-read for any lover of the English language.
It's a quick and fun read, won't take you much time at all, but be ready for tongue twisting silliness that increases in hilarity as the book goes on. A must-read for any lover of the English language.
Roxanne (13 KP) rated The Demon's Lexicon (The Demon's Lexicon, #1) in Books
Nov 14, 2018
Wow! What can I say about this book apart from that I loved it and go read it now! :D
I got drawn into this story so much and I loved the characters...and oh my goodness the twists and the turns (many unexpected) just kept me guessing and left me gasping with disbelief. I have rarely hated distractions and interruptions so much but I just didn't want to put this book down.
If you want a roller-coaster of a read where you are constantly stuck to the back of your seat...this is the book to read!
I got drawn into this story so much and I loved the characters...and oh my goodness the twists and the turns (many unexpected) just kept me guessing and left me gasping with disbelief. I have rarely hated distractions and interruptions so much but I just didn't want to put this book down.
If you want a roller-coaster of a read where you are constantly stuck to the back of your seat...this is the book to read!
Shonda Rhimes recommended To Kill a Mockingbird in Books (curated)
Alison Pink (7 KP) rated An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes #1) in Books
Jan 15, 2018
Well this is one book that I'm glad I gave in to the hype on & bought. It was amazing!! It hooks you in from the start & never lets you go. I just finished it & now I'm just mad that the next book isn't out. I CANNOT WAIT TO READ IT! The end definitely leaves you hanging. Just when you think you start to get it, it's over & you have no idea what will happen next. Wonderful, wonderful book!