A surprisingly impressive and interesting play. An exiled Duke who uses magic power to control and manipulate others resulting in many theatrical scenes while exploring themes of sovereignty and colonisation. I‘m ambivalent about Prospero..mostly vengeful, manipulative, abusive, yet at the end so forgiving. Love the epilogue and reading fellow #shakespearereadalong discussion comments about 👇

The tagged book is inspired by the mouth-watering food and drink in the Famous Five book series. It was a nostalgic and jolly time when the 16 of us got together and presented our chosen dish from the book. We had farmhouse pie, rabbit stew, sausage-mash-onion gravy, ginger cake, drop scones, lemon biscuits (my contribution), jammy buns...etc. Going through the pages of the book (recipes & sketches of the food) transport us back to happy memories.

Such an inspiring story. This old lady in Japan has a home library of more than 15,000 books, which she opens to visitors. She uses her monthly pensions to purchase books.

https://www.facebook.com/461895657190529/posts/2998571533522916?sfns=mo

Another adaptation! Oh, well, I need to dig this book up from my tbr mountain ⛰.

https://www.bustle.com/p/is-the-name-of-the-rose-based-on-a-true-story-19207273

A modern adaptation of The Turn of the Screw. Steven Spielberg also serves as an executive producer. It will star Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince, and Joely Richardson, scheduled to be released on January 24, 2020.

Will try to read it this month. You read this not long ago @batsy . Are you officially afraid now? 😁 Trailer here:
https://screenrant.com/turning-movie-2020-trailer/amp/

Especially those of you who joined @Lindy in the buddy read earlier this year, look at this!

”Now, a fifth chapter has been discovered. Depicting Genji‘s relationship with a woman that would eventually become his wife, the fifth chapter was found among the heirlooms of the home of Motofuyu Okochi, a descendant of a formal feudal lord.”

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/10/09/national/history/missing-part-tale-...

This little book is written as a letter from Adichie to her friend, when asked how to raise a feminist daughter in today‘s world. The author‘s fifteen suggestions are direct, wise and optimistic, talking about motherhood, womanhood and feminism..in relation to life in Nigeria and the rest of the world. Her suggestions are a good reminder for everyone. Just like We Should All Be Feminists, this inspires as well.
#AuthorAMonth

This is a great collection of short stories which I enjoyed immensely. Intriguing, deliciously dark, and..yes, peculiar! I love the humour, the striking illustrations, and the message that each story carries. My favourites are The Splendid Cannibals (gruesome), The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts (strange but lovely), The Girl Who Could Tame Nightmares (sinister), The Locust (unsettling).

#ScreamathonReadingChallenge
#Screamathon RC

My first P. Lively turns out to be a children‘s book, a tale of 10-yr old James & a ‘poltergeist‘(a medieval sorcerer) who causes havoc in James‘ household & village, determined to make James his apprentice. Reading this is like being in a time warp..when life in the village is simple with regular tea & supper, climbing apple trees & digging holes are how boys spent their time after school. An atmospheric, sweet tale and a fine author.#Screamathon

"A fine, exclusive edition of one of literature's most beloved stories. Featuring a laser-cut jacket on a textured book with foil stamping, all titles in this series will be first editions. Only 10,000 copies will ever be printed, and each will be individually numbered from 1 to 10,000."

The ‘Seasons Edition-Winter‘, Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson Fiction. ?
https://www.thomasnelson.com/blog/2019/08/13/thomas-nelson-announces-the-seasons...

Congratulations @Librarybelle ! 🎉✨👏 Surpassing 200k Litfluence! 💃 and thank you for a fabulous giveaway! 😘

I‘ll love to read Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. I have it stacked for a while, I love a good thought provoking read with family dynamics, and there‘s much Litsy love for this book.

Thank you! #200KGiveaway

An interesting and engrossing ghost story set in late Victorian London/Norfolk with all the essential elements of a good gothic read...old manor house with a history, constant fog, unfriendly house staff, unusual children, reticent villagers, and a malevolent ‘presence‘. Tensed atmosphere, captivating narrative, it‘s wonderfully spooky, (nothing too scary) and well written from a skilful author.

#ScreamathonReadingChallenge
#Screamathon RC

The copy of my #currentread is autographed! Unfortunately my name is not Elliott...this is a preloved copy and I didn‘t see the signature till now!

@Cathythoughts I saw your review 👍.

“I blame Charles Dickens for the death of my father” The first line got me hooked!

So much sadness and cruelty in this story. The build up of the story is good and kept me in suspense. I loved the format between the two timelines - diary entries and illustrations. The evocative images, paired with the narrative in the diary which is full of emotions, make this a sad and unsettling read.

Book 2 for #ScreamathonReadingChallenge
#Screamathon RC

This is so cool! Books come to life with Google Lens!

From Orbit Books US Publisher‘s FB:
“Orbit is thrilled to introduce AR for some of our #orbit19 titles! Grab a copy of an #orbit19 book off your shelf and experience the magic yourself.”
“Available on:
Android devices via the Google Lens app
iPhone via the Google app”

Click on the link to see how it comes to life.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/121563204630823/posts/2399116996875421?sfns=mo

Generally I don‘t do very well with science fiction novels but Octavia Butler was exceptional. (I loved Parable of the Sower, need to get to the 2nd book). Kindred is remarkably haunting, intense, and powerful. A compelling read that combines thought provoking questions effortlessly.

#Booked2019 #PersonofColorMCParanormal

Also for #ScreamathonReadingChallenge
#Screamathon RC book 1

Here‘s my #ScreamathonReadingChallenge TBR stack. Hope I can stick to these.😄🤞 I have spooky, paranormal, psychological thriller, creepy, dark fables, gothic, disturbing tales, suspense...👀 You‘ll probably notice there‘s no actual ‘horror‘ books, ‘coz I‘m a scaredy-cat 😬🙈

I‘m including the tagged book, my #currentread , for #paranormal and the depiction of the horrors and brutality of slavery.

#Screamathon RC @4thhouseontheleft

My first V Schwab and I really enjoyed it! The story is not terrifying at all, just a little spooky. The Edinburgh setting was great, and I really like the friendship between Cassidy and Jacob. I look forward to their further adventures!

#AuthorAMonth
#middlegrade

Engaging and well constructed with narratives from Alice trying to recall her lost memories, journal entries of her estranged sister coping with depression and blog entries of her feisty grandmother. The book delves into the complexity of relationships (between spouses, sisters, family), insight into subjects like infertility, adoption, death, divorce,..also offer lots of funny moments that had me chuckling. A good read with an important message.

I didn‘t know it‘s the 4th book in the Eddie Flynn series but it can be read as a standalone. Fast-paced, and well written, it‘s a very plot-driven legal thriller with a sympathetic protagonist who is likeable enough to root for. I was surprised with the twists and final reveal. Thought a couple of parts are a bit over-the-top, still it kept me on the edges. Clever and gripping overall.

Thanks for sending me this @Cathythoughts

My #cozyswap package has arrived! Thank you @jenniferw88 ! I love the books (I‘ve been wanting to explore Margery Allingham), and the notebook & bookmark are perfect! 👌👍😊❤️🧡🍂🍁

Thanks for organising @Avanders 🤗

That‘s a wild ride. These two characters really make a memorable pair, especially with their capricious relationship. A dark and gritty read with humour in parts..the plot and dialogues kept the pages turning and had my heart pounding towards the end. Had me imagining different fates for both of them but the ending was not what I imagined. The ‘bathing in money‘ scene is one of a kind. Great noir read.

Boyne, oh Boyne, did it again. I may have shed a tear or two. So much emotion in a simple, well crafted story. Anger, revenge, guilt, shame. Against the backdrop of the carnage of war, it asks the questions about courage and love. It will leave you thinking about the madness of it all (the war, the inhumanity). Tragic and 💔. Another ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️from Boyne.

Thanks @cathythoughts for bringing this book to my attention for #SoldiersStory #Booked2019

With a narrative that moves between different characters‘ thoughts, including a mythical figure of the local folklore, it‘s surprisingly not confusing. This strange and poetic book tells more than just an eccentric boy as the voices of the villagers after the incident reveal prejudices, suspicions, bitterness. A magical and moving read, with a bit of humour, sadness and darkness. Didn‘t like the dreamlike theatre part but overall a Pick.

#7days7covers Day 7

Last day of my #covercrush . Do feel free to share yours if you feel like joining in!

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 6

Tagging @hes7 if you‘ll like to share your 7 favourites. 🙂

The criminal is not difficult to guess but the story focuses on the ‘why‘ and ‘how‘. It follows 2 persons linked by an unsolved crime for over 20 yrs, other ruthless crimes that occur around them, and a detective who never gave up on the initial case. It boasts a wide cast of characters but things come together at the end. An intricate maze of a mystery with well done translation that delves deep into the human psyche make this a terrific read.

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 5

@ClairesReads if you‘ll like to join.

I‘m sure many already know about this..The front cover has a silhouette of a handmaid with a smaller silhouette of a girl with ponytail; on the back cover with the silhouette of the girl with ponytail, there‘s a smaller silhouette of a handmaid! I didn‘t notice the back cover until today! 🤦‍♀️😄 Just sharing in case some didn‘t notice either..cool right? 👇

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 4

Tagging @Reggie if you‘ll like to join the fun. 😊

#currentread . I‘m liking the complexity of the story. Despite the wide cast of characters (story spans 20 yrs) and the length of the novel (539 pgs), it‘s holding my interest. I think I‘m liking it better than Devotion Of Suspect X.
Photo shows the sun this afternoon. We‘ve been plagued by unhealthy air for the past wk due to a long-standing cross-border haze issue with a neighbouring country. Haze is so bad, pic reminds me of the tagged book.

#7days7covers #covercrush Day3

@MeganAnn do you want to play along? With your keen eye for creative things, I know you have some beautiful covers! 😉

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 2

Would you like to show your favourites @TorieStorieS ?
7 days, 7 covers, use the hashtags, tag someone.

#7days7covers #covercrush Day 1

Would you like to share your favourites @youneverarrived ? Each day, for 7 days, share a book cover you love, no explanation needed, and tag someone.

@Cinfhen 😘

Yassss! My copy arrived on time for this month‘s #shakespearereadalong @merelybookish

3 cities, an ex-soldier. NY to LA & SF, post war America of those cities is seen through the eyes of a WW2 veteran haunted by its past, trying to live in civil society. Powerful imagery of the sordid cities..the isolation & desolation of the homeless, the casualties of war; the evolvement, corruption & brutality of the cities & its people. The flashback of war scenes are vivid. Plenty references to noir films. Beautiful & haunting novel-poem.

He looked up the ceiling.
Laughed out loud:
‘It‘s like someone shook the map of America
and all the crap that wasn‘t bolted down
ended up here, in Los Angeles.‘

Billy‘s (an ex-soldier) unsparing observation.

(Internet photo of a crowd listening to a presidential address in 1950s).

#currentread

‘People come to Los Angeles for refuge, sanctuary, but what they get is this massed, mechanized population moving in a confined space almost without collision or accident. The sounds, the movement of war: a ballet of battle without the guns.‘

(Internet photo of downtown LA in 1950s)

#currentread

Congratulations on your Litsy milestone @GrilledCheeseSamurai ! Wohoo! Six-digit Litfluence!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks for hosting the awesome giveaway!

The tagged book is one of my favourites so far. Love Litsy for its positivity, lovely bookish-minded people, and fantastic book recommendations. Scrolling Litsy is one of my little daily pleasures. 😊

Tagging @TheAromaofBooks

#SixDigitSamurai

This is like a pre-WW1 Bond spy thriller. Or a Bourne. The protagonist is embroiled in international espionage in which he is pursued by the police, government agents, spies; hunted across country by aeroplane & motor cars; and survived a locked room explosion! He‘s quick-thinking and luck is always on his side! Considering it‘s published over 104 yrs ago, expect some flaws but pretty exciting adventure overall. #politicalintrigue #Booked2019

Bookmarks galore! Thank you, Cindy for these lovely bookmarks, even some from your recent road trip. I love them all, especially the ‘Jerusalem‘ and the two designed by @BookBabe . Thanks, dear ❤️😘 @Cinfhen

Peeps, the shortlist has been announced! Is your favourite here? Of these, I only have the tagged book stacked (because of Litsy) now I‘ll look up the others as well.
#TheBookerPrize2019

I kept an open mind diving into this due to the mixed reviews. Perhaps not literary-award material, but I find it surprisingly fresh and fun! The characters are unlikeable (which I have a thing for) but I enjoy the ‘straight-face‘ wit and mocking narrative that crackles throughout the novel. Among the humour, there‘s darkness as the sisters‘ childhood is revealed. Other likes : vibrant backdrop of Lagos, 👇

Pleased to report #Booked2019 #Summer completed. ☝️

An utterly strange and chilling story where not much happens, except in the deeply troubled mind of the protagonist. However, towards the end, the story takes an interesting turn. A college student from a dysfunctional family is unsure how to navigate her college and adolescent life, feels alienation and fear. Gradually, she can‘t differentiate what‘s real and what‘s her imagination. (Neither can I!) Deeply unsettling.
#AuthorAMonth #August

Not read but I have it! 😂
🕺💃🕺💃

#ayupaugust #swingthemood

Thanks @squirrelbrain @Cinfhen 😙😙

I‘ve read A Head Full Of Ghosts in a Litsy buddy read..it wasn‘t the kind of book I‘ll go for but I was surprised I enjoyed it! I‘ve yet to read the tagged book, again not my usual kind of read, but I don‘t mind reading it. I may also enjoy it! 😉🤷‍♀️

#LetsTravelAugust #cabin

This is the story of the astonishing journey by raft across the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands, led by Norwegian explorer-writer Thor Heyerdahl in 1947. Their only modern equipment is a radio, and they must navigate using the stars and ocean currents. After 3 exhausting months at sea, they achieve their goal. Not read the book but I‘ve watched the documentary film, a great retelling of the #daringadventure . #augustabc

Loved this quiet book about the reflections and musings of a spinster writer who took a break and ‘flee‘ to #Switzerland .
#LetsTravelAugust

Apparently the song #sleepingsatellite is about man‘s exploration to space, the moon, in particular, as it was written at the 20th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

The book follows 3 members of a post-Civil War gun club who design and build a ‘canon‘ and ride a spaceship fired from it all the way to the moon. Haven‘t read it.. it‘s considered one of the most scientifically accurate of the early Moon voyages! #ayupaugust