
In the Beginning Was the Sea
Frank Wynne, Tomas Gonzalez and Robert Frank Hunter
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Death in paradise: sea, sex and a sinister downward spiral on a Caribbean coast The young...

The Witchfinder General: A Political Odyssey
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Labour's octogenarian powerhouse weaves together eighty years of fascinating personal, social and...

Lindsay (1760 KP) rated A Silken Thread in Books
Jul 1, 2019
Their a story about African American and whites though out the story. Though we have a bit of story with a fourth character as well. Laurel is looking for someone to love her and find maybe find love along the way. She applies to be a weaver in the silk room.
Willie applies to the Cotton Exposition for he want to help pay for his fathers hospital bills and to help him get better. Willie friend Quincy has gotten a job their as well. We also have Langdon. What the author show though out the book is how world is viewed between each character. She does a well job of it.

Call Me Sister: District Nursing Tales from the Swinging Sixties
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As the Swinging Sixties come to a close, Jane Yeadon leaves behind her adventures as a student...
Wondrous Truths: The Improbable Triumph of Modern Science
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A fresh, daring, and genuine alternative to the traditional story of scientific progress. Explaining...

I Can't Believe it's Not Better: A Woman's Guide to Coping with Life
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"I Can't Believe It's Not Better "is a collection of stories, essays, advice, and drawings from...

Merissa (12914 KP) rated The Bandalore (Pitch & Sickle #1) in Books
Sep 21, 2022
This is slow-burn - so slow there is no romance at all in this first book. That isn't an issue as I can see there is so much to this world, I am happy to take in all the details first and then move on to the romance.
Silas and Tobias are two very different souls. Silas is trusting, caring, and almost naïve. Tobias is obnoxious, and harsh, with a rather bitter view of the world. Is it justified? I think so, but I still have so much more to learn about his past.
I loved the addition of Black Annis being as I'm Leicestershire born and bred! It was very descriptive but remained true to the myths and legends surrounding her.
An intriguing start to a series where nothing is as it seems and you can't even trust the 'good' guys - if they are indeed good. I can't wait to continue with this series and see where it goes from here. Definitely recommended by me.
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Merissa
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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated Happy Death Day (2017) in Movies
Aug 12, 2019 (Updated Oct 25, 2019)
The basic plot premise is nothing new, and has been done better in films like Edge of Tomorrow, but it has fun with it.
Every side character is set up to have a motive, so the identity of the masked killer is well hidden, and keeps you guessing throughout.
The lead actress Jessica Rothe is really good fun, as her character goes through a personality shift as she learns to appreciate the people in her life instead of being a total douche. (This would usually be an eye rolling plot point, but the film genuinely lands some good emotional beats)
It's definitely a far cry from being a classic horror film (that PG-13 rating is a potential contributor) but it's honestly a fun movie.

The Dark Flood Rises
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'The best novel I've read in ages. Ferociously well written, and hugely entertaining' Sarah Waters...

May I Have Your Attention Please?
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So...the story of my life. I've often thought about this moment, about what it would be like to...