Staging Modernist Lives: H.D., Mina Loy, Nancy Cunard, Three Plays and Criticism
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Three modernist women, H.D. (Hilda Doolittle, 1886-1961), Mina Loy (1882-1966), and Nancy Cunard...
Write What You Don't Know: An Accessible Manual for Screenwriters
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This title encourages you to move beyond your comfort zones in search of stories. "Write What You...
Meatspace
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The second novel from Costa First Novel Award shortlisted author Nikesh Shukla. 'The first and last...
The French Menu Cookbook: The Food and Wine of France - Season by Delicious Season
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Voted 'The Best Cookbook Ever' by The Observer Food Monthly, Richard Olney's The French Menu...
Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated Love Letters to the Dead in Books
Nov 9, 2020
This was a super interesting idea. The story was deep, and it was the first book I've ever come across that told its story through letters to dead celebrities. So bonus points there for sure!
The overall story reminded me a lot of Perks of Being a Wallflower, which is one of my all time favorites.
I did not LOVE the POV/writing of the book but that wasn't because the author didn't do well. In fact I'd say that means she did amazing given the book is told from the POV of a teenage girl. She's young, and the writing reflects that. So while it wasn't my personal cup of tea, it made sense for the book. Bear that in mind when going into this one.
We follow Laurel venting to dead celebrities about her life and the loss of her sister. How did she die? Why does Laurel feel guilty? Why isn't her mom around anymore? Through letters to her idols she reminisces and vents, and we get to see her navigate life and relationships without her big sister.
*Potential trigger warnings for domestic abuse, rape, molestation, drug/alcohol use, and suicide.
The Courtship of Morrice Buckler: A Romance
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Doomed to hang from the gallows, Sir Julian Harnwood has only one hope of saving his life –...
The Darkness Within
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A gripping new crime novel from the global bestseller Cathy Glass writing as Lisa Stone The...
Untitled - Screenwriting Notebook
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Untitled instantly turns your notes into a fully formatted screenplay. Not a screenwriter? Not a...
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Fair Mountain Christmas
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Nostalgia and Christmas miracles burn bright in this uplifting and heartwarming story about new...
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Merissa (12594 KP) rated Elements of Retrofit (Thomas Elkin #1) in Books
Nov 20, 2023
Whilst I adored Thomas himself, after all, what's not to like with a going silver fox professional who knows what he wants from life? I'm afraid Cooper just didn't quite hit the mark for me. Although he came across as mature at times, the majority of the time his cocky attitude annoyed me, and no, I couldn't get used to it (although Thomas managed to). I loved the world this book was set in, with the architectural references and the visual clues given. With so many things to love about this book, I'm sorry to give it a 3-star, but I just couldn't get to grips with Cooper. That's my issue, not the writing!
On the whole, another brilliant book by N.R. Walker, just one that didn't hit the mark for me. That doesn't mean I don't recommend it, because I do. You never know, you may find Cooper quirky and adorable!
* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Apr 2, 2018