![]() ![]() The rhyming is done in a way that doesn’t make it sound corny, and the meter is nothing short of perfect. Yeah, it is nonsense, but he was the master of the nonsense rhyme, but not only that, but once again he shows his ability to create a beautiful poem, and one that can be appreciated by children. Well, this is your typical, and rather enjoyable, Dr Suess book. ![]() Well, I guess it might have something to do with annoying the people around them, because all of a sudden we have a bear with a mop chasing them out of the house, and some birds who are attempting to get a free meal. Well, as you can probably guess, they manage to get to ten, but they don’t seem to push it any further than that. So, we have three animals, a lion, a tiger, and a dog, who are having a competition to see how many apples that they can balance on their heads. So, I did what I normally do when I have some time to kill and that is read a Dr Seuss book, and this was the one that was at hand. Here I am, sitting in a motel in the Riverland in South Australia with some time to kill before the local distillery opens. ![]()
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![]() She says she’s never seen the ocean, and is in awe of it, but she lived in a coastal state (Alabama) and is clearly within a couple hours of Rosemary Beach, FL to boot. ![]() ![]() Like how is Blaire a “farm girl” just because she’s from Alabama? Her life was not on a farm or even close to it (or if it was, it’s never mentioned… her memories seem suburban with scooters and such). I\’m really guilty at overthinking these. The Bad: Some of the deets are confusing. It\’s one of the reasons I\’ve wanted to try the books out. The cover art is amazing – actually the whole series is beautiful eye candy cover art. I would have loved her more had her actions matched her thoughts and word (she THINKS the most amazing, strong thoughts). Our heroine, Blaire, is pleasing as she’s mature for her young age. The setting improves upon it, as I love a good beach romance. It’s a trope that works (the old spin on the Cinderella story we all love, except prince charming has tats and a tongue stud) and there’s nothing wrong with this version of it so to speak. ![]() Though nothing is ruined that would take away from any “twist.” The Good: The premise is a good one, tried and true. ![]() It’s hard to discuss a short book like this without minor spoilers (though you can probably conclude the plot from the description). ![]() ![]() It is this list I intend to explore, ten attributes that show us how to reflect who God is as Christ did." I absolutely love this book because it has certainly made me reflect upon my life, pondered about whether my life has reflect God's character or not. When we talk about being 'Conformed to the image of Christ,' this is the list we are describing. "God is holy, loving, just, good, merciful, gracious, faithful, truthful, patient, and wise. ![]() In this book, Jen Wilkin focused on describing 10 of God's communicable attributes that we can exhibit through our lives: that God is holy, loving, good, just, merciful, gracious, faithful, patient, truthful, and wise. ![]() Incommunicable attributes are those that belong to God alone, such as: omnipresence, omniscience, etc. First and foremost, there's a difference between God's incommunicable and communicable attributes. This book will help us learn to transform our lives into who we should have been according to God's will. The author states that instead of asking "What should I do next?", we need to start asking "Who should I be?". ![]() But only a person indwelt by the Holy Spirit can make a good choice for the purpose of glorifying God." In His Image tries to help those who are always questioning about what is God's will in their life. "What good is it for me to choose the right home or spouse if I'm still eaten up with covetousness? What does it profit me to make the right choice if I'm still the wrong person? A lost person can make 'good choices'. ![]() ![]() Among the book's delight ful novelty elements are: An envelope containing Miss Emily Sands 's Top Ten Things to See in Egypt and Flaps to lift, revealing hi dden treasure in the desert sands. Now available to budding Egyptologists everywhere, th is comprehensive volume-illustrated by the same artists who lent their talents to Egyptology-is brimming with facts on ancient Egy ptian culture and history, followed by intriguing assignments and fillin opportunities on everything from archaeological finds to theories on how the pyramids were built. But in a remarkable turn of f ortune for Miss Sands's many fans, detectives have uncovered a se cond volume penned in her own hand-a course book on ancient Egypt ian history and culture intended for the voyager's beloved niece and nephew. As readers of the fascinating Egyptology are all to o aware, the feisty explorer Emily Sands mysteriously vanished on an expedition up the Nile in 1927. ![]() ![]() ![]() Perhaps that's the best way to approach a classic – unawares. In the house where I was staying there was nothing else to read in English I picked it up quite ignorant of its reputation and importance. ![]() I first read Clarissa, in France, in a gold-tooled library edition of many volumes. Most critics agree that it is one of the greatest European novels whose influence casts a long shadow. To Samuel Johnson, it was simply "the first book in the world for the knowledge it displays of the human heart". From time to time, its length is challenged by later upstarts – most recently by Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy and Infinite Jestby David Foster Wallace – but Samuel Richardson's "History of a Young Lady" remains an extraordinary achievement. A fter Pilgrim's Progress and Robinson Crusoe, the next landmark in English fiction is a towering monument of approximately 970,000 words, Clarissa, the longest novel in the English canon. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Starfox: We begin with a case where Jen is defending Starfox who’s been accused of rape. Jessica Drew’s appear to only work on men. I was slightly fascinated by the fact that Starfox’s powers worked on all genders and not just women. I don’t know who this Jennifer is and I don’t know why these comics exist. It was a complete 180 from the strong, confident female character in the first volume. Whatever 2 jokes I laughed at while reading this (The Mad Thinkers’ robot drinking WD-40 for example) were not worth the terrible, awful, misogynistic and offensive plot lines in this book. Even if it was just one joke that made me chuckle, I give it props for that. Usually, I give at least 2 stars if I found something enjoyable in the book. I can’t think of another series where I gave the first installment 5 stars and the second 1 star but trust me, this rating was earned. ![]() ![]() Equal parts horror and tongue-in-cheek send-up of horror stories, it’s a well-crafted piece. Enter a critic-scholar of the one Bottle son who fled to England and became a poet, hoping to see the old homestead. The Bottle children fed it chickens when their parents weren’t watching, and have thrown it a chicken once a year ever since. ![]() When the Bottle family settled in Oklahoma, their farm was built next to the strange stone well and stone barn home to what the natives called Stickeney-some kind of ancient monster living in the well’s oily waters. Stickeney and the Critic – F&SF, Feb 1953 ![]() ![]() A well-written story, commentary on the power of faith and superstition with its surprise revelation. When her maid Iris finds her moping and hears of her nightmare, Iris offers up a solution that may get Hugh through alive. But for the past few months as Hugh makes his first night jump, she’s been having a growing nightmare: Hugh making a jump, drifting down and impaled on a jagged fence-post. Our unnamed protagonist’s husband Hugh is a paratrooper training in the South, soon to be shipped out to the European Theater. Ballantine 519k – 1961 – illo by Richard Powers. ![]() ![]() The same can be said of some of the other stories of this collection, while in others the threading is so loose the original story is hardly recognizable. The original story is recognizable, but it has been repackaged for this day and age. Link offers an entirely new imagining of this fairytale by taking the thread of the original story and winding it around a radically different place and cast. ![]() In this story and each tale she presents, Link toes the line between immersive, magical world building and honest self-awareness of the ridiculousness of, say, a talking cat. “The mechanics of how I can speak are really of no great interest, and I’m afraid that I don’t really understand it myself,” the cat says. Unlike “The White Cat,” the original French fairy tale that Link’s story is based on, this quest takes the rich man’s youngest son to a cannabis factory in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado - one that is, of course, run by a talking cat. The opening story, “The White Cat’s Divorce,” centers on a rich man living a life of luxury who sends his three sons off to find him a small dog. ![]() Link’s voice and clear awareness of cultural nuance enables her to do so effectively. ![]() In her newest short story collection, “White Cat, Black Dog,” Kelly Link draws inspiration from a variety of fairy-tales to create a collection of twisting stories that blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, past and present, ambiguity and clarity. ![]() ![]() Description Of Red Notice by Bill Browder PDF ![]() Bill Browder is an American best-selling novelist who has written many famous books. “Bill Browder” is the author of this fascinating and mysterious novel. The vaccine of new characters shows the actual talent of the author. The beginning of the story is a little bit steady but once you get its taste, it will keep you up the whole night. Its magnificent characters are absolutely un-believable and compelling. ![]() No doubt, it is an exploration of the depths of friendship, love, revenge, and commitment of heart and soul. “Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice” is a complete page-turner and thrill of solving a crime. Red Notice by Bill Browder is a terrifying psychological thriller that knows how to pull the reader and keep them engaged. ![]() ![]() Writing Style: Mariana is popular for her slow-burn romance style, which is engaging, emotional, and relatable.Ĭharacter Development: She creates memorable and complex characters that are easy to connect with, and readers enjoy watching their journeys and growth throughout the stories. ![]() ![]() Why should you read Mariana Zapata’s books? Is it worth it? There are many questions readers ask me frequently. Why is Mariana Zapata a popular romance author? So I’ll leave that at the end so that it’s easier for you to skip. There are no spoilers in this article, but if you want to skip the part about how they all connect, you want to be surprised. I have spent the entire time finishing up the books I had to read from her to make this guide unforgettable for you. That’s why she has a dedicated following of fans who enjoy her stories for relatable elements.Ĭolleen Hoover and Mariana Zapata are my top favorite authors of all time. Some of her famous books include “The Wall of Winnipeg and Me,” “Under Locke,” and “Kulti.” Her writing style shows real-life situations. ![]() Mariana Zapata is a contemporary romance author who writes slow-burn relationships and diverse characters in terms of race, ethnicity, and body type. ![]() |