Books, Fanfiction, Poetry
Because it's the month of gruesome tales and amazing hauntings, why not discuss the mad and absolutely amazing "Shining" book by horror master, Stephen King. This is the story of Jack Torrence (played wonderfully by Jake Nicholson) who decides to take a job as a hotel overseer during the winter months when the hotel was … Continue reading The Shining * Stephen King Book Review
OK, I love Jeffrey Archer's stories! The short ones at least. I tried reading Mightier than the sword and I found myself putting it down more often than I picked it up. No idea why it bored me so much... Plot: Mightier than the Sword opens with an IRA bomb exploding during the MV Buckingham's maiden voyage … Continue reading Jeffrey Archer – Mightier than the sword
"He stopped short at the edge of the clearing and looked around. Shouldn't it be a meadow here, where the sun could shine? Tall grass and wildflowers, that's what it should be. But instead it was just like the forest floor, dead leaves thickly carpeting the undulating surface of the clearing. Nothing alive there. What … Continue reading Enchantment * Orson Scott Card Book Review
I read this lovely book while sitting on a 2h commute and I think I laughed and I cried and I felt like having a baby just here and now. I recommend this book to any new mother to be - either by adopting, using a carrier mommy or even by carrying the little bundle … Continue reading Chicken Soup for the Mother’s soul * 101 Stories
I must say I have never seen such a beautiful way of telling a very old story - the story of Sara and Abraham - from the moment they met until their first child was born. If you are a woman struggling to conceive, this book is for you - shows the trials and tribulations … Continue reading Sarah (Women of Genesis, Book 1) By Orson Scott Card
This was my first time reading a short story collection by Margaret Atwood and after the phenomenal 20'th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill, I was surprised by the very natural - almost memoir-type of writing some of the stories. "When my mother was very small, someone gave her a basket of baby chicks for Easter. … Continue reading Bluebeard’s Egg * Margaret Atwood
Family reunions are the times when many families come together. In some cases, they are only time that everyone in a family gets to see each other. Unfortunately, it seems as if family reunions are becoming a thing of the past. While family reunions still exist, they are not as popular as they once were. … Continue reading Backyard Reunions: Easier Than You May Think
When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can be very hard to pick a destination. There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia. Below, you'll find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation. 1. Hawaii … Continue reading 9 Beach Vacation Ideas
The Unofficial Guide to Dating, Again explains the range of dating options available today and provides practical tools that will help readers assess their needs, research their options, and make decisions accordingly. The most frequent problem I hear from single clients is that of how and where to search for a partner. Many of them … Continue reading The Fine Art of “Squirrel Hunting”
This was an absolute thriller and John Saul in the master at suspense! He strings you along till you almost have it figured out, but then the plot thickens and you continue to wonder just what will happen next. The overall plot of the book is the best; it will scare you, amaze you, make … Continue reading The Creature (John Saul)
