AlexaReadMeABook replied to John Lusk's status
@Tarheel Yes! Recommend that you do finish the series!!
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AlexaReadMeABook replied to Chad Hill's status
@chill Let me know how you feel at the end!! Ive been seeing the book everywhere but was afraid of the same thing!
The grandmother is certain of a few things: A tale that leaves its imprint on a listener tells the truth about how the world lives, and so unavoidably, it is about families, their victories and wounds, and their departed, including ghosts who linger; it must offer instructions for those living in God's realm, where joy never spares one from sorrow.
— Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Page 15 - 16)
AlexaReadMeABook started reading Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Dr. Abraham Verghese lives and works at Stanford which is very close to me. His local book store is Kepler's which is where I have been picking up some awesome signed books including this one. I heard this one wasn't as good as Cutting for Stone so I'm starting with this one first.
AlexaReadMeABook reviewed Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this defiantly joyful …
A Strange Star That Shines Warm and Bright
5 stars
Loved the book. It is original, creative and heartwarming. Both characters and story take you through the world of donuts, music, Southern California, and the galaxy in a really unique way. Many complex topics were discussed evoking emotions including but not limited to: disgust, hope, humor, joy, etc. The story and characters carry this book. Glad I bought a hard copy!!
AlexaReadMeABook finished reading Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this defiantly joyful adventure set in California's San …
AlexaReadMeABook started reading Kindred by Octavia E. Butler (Black women writers series)
The first science fiction written by a black woman, Kindred has become a cornerstone of …
Was supposed to pick it up last year but I have a growing book backlog now! Excited to listen to this audiobook and potentially watch the Hulu adaption with my husband!
AlexaReadMeABook reviewed The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw is a novella (short novel) written by Henry James. Originally …
Classic
4 stars
I can definitely see how it's a classic. Ominous vibes and a lot of ambiguity. Fine writing for its time. The ending also left me wondering.
I still love that Haunting on Bly Manor modernized it and added its own creative flare. If you liked the show, you should read the book. Its fun to find some of the scenes parallel. If you liked the book, you should def watch the show. The show even standalone is absolutely a cinematic work of art for the story telling alone.
AlexaReadMeABook finished reading The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw is a novella (short novel) written by Henry James. Originally published in 1898, it is …
Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this defiantly joyful …
One can run away. One can hide. But that does not mean its not there.
Hate.
All this sacrifice, all this genius, and still there was so much hate.
— Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Page 298)
Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this defiantly joyful …
Tomorrow is tomorrow. Over there is over there. And here and now is not a bad place and time to be, especially when so much of the unknown is beautiful
— Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Page 186)
Good Omens meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this defiantly joyful …
Who needs the Devil when people can create a hell like this themselves?
— Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Page 202)
AlexaReadMeABook started reading The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
The Turn of the Screw is a novella (short novel) written by Henry James. Originally …
Supposed to be a classic. I've loved Mike Flanagan's creative adaptations so looking forward to listening to this audiobook :)
AlexaReadMeABook stopped reading A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court–but at a steep cost. Though …
I remember liking the first book after one of the biggest slogs of an intro. I came in knowing its a retelling of Beauty and the Beast and for a retelling with a little more fantasy I had enjoyed it. I tried two hours with this book and honestly, I don't care for Feyre... Her emotional immaturity and selfishness. Her reaction during the wedding was odd... All she wanted was Tamlin in the first book... Either way, I feel okay not finishing this series. I want to get into some good fantasy sometime...
AlexaReadMeABook started reading A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #2)
Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court–but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers …