![]() ![]() And while of course we had the hindsight of knowing that this was indeed just a radio play and not reality, when we listened to it, yes, it totally did sound authentic and considering that the War of the Worlds radio play was aired in 1938 (with WWII just around the corner and the Nazis flexing their muscles), my classmates and I did kind of both understand the fear and confusion many people, many listeners seem to have felt and also just how amazing and true to life feeling Orson Welles' broadcast really was. Would I have been "spooked" by the 1938 War of the Worlds radio play broadcast? Now we discussed said radio play in 1985 in grade twelve Social Studies, when we were covering 20th century history, including WWI and WWII, and when the majority of us scoffed and found it ridiculous and sadly hilarious that so many Americans seemingly panicked and thought that the earth was being invaded by Martians, our teacher made us listen to parts of said broadcast in class. ![]()
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![]() ![]() McCall Hoyle writes honest YA novels about friendship, first love, and girls finding the strength to overcome great challenges. ![]() Eventually, the worst happens, and she must decide whether to withdraw to safety or follow a dead poet’s advice and “dwell in possibility.”įrom Golden Heart award-winning author McCall Hoyle comes The Thing with Feathers, a story of overcoming fears, forging new friendships, and finding a first love, perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven, Robyn Schneider, and Sharon M. ![]() She hasn’t told anyone about her epilepsy.Įmilie lives in fear her recently adjusted meds will fail and she’ll seize at school. She should be ecstatic when Chatham shows interest, but she has a problem. To make matters worse, Emilie is paired with starting point guard Chatham York for a major research project on Emily Dickinson. Then Emilie’s mom enrolls her in public school, and Emilie goes from studying at home in her pj’s to halls full of strangers. Emilie Day believes in playing it safe: she’s homeschooled, her best friend is her seizure dog, and she’s probably the only girl on the Outer Banks of North Carolina who can’t swim. ![]() ![]() I had simply opened it and wanted to read a tiny bit, just one chapter but alas, does that ever really work with us readers? I’m really glad I continued reading it because it really pulled me in. ![]() When I received The Book of Gothel, I did not plan on starting it right away, never mind finishing it in 2 days. ![]() Hollan Van Zandt which follows a young girl in 5th century Alexandria (and it includes the Library of Alexandria, whole and unburnt…until the end, of course) In general, I just love these kinds of books and if you happened to have read The Book of Gothel as an ARC and want more of the whole witches/pagan side vs Christianity rising as a religion, I highly recommend Written in the Ashes by K. There is also something equally fascinating about the term old magic. There is just something…fascinating about books that have to deal with witches living in the times of Christianity as the religion that dominates the region. This does not in any way affect my review ![]() *A physical ARC was kindly sent by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ![]() To read my full Disclosure Policy, please click here. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ![]() ![]() ![]() It argues that there are tentatively three different stages as regards the Chinese projections of Thoreau in terms of issues raised and handled. ![]() This essay begins with a critical survey of how Thoreau has been perceived in China. He mentioned in particular the translation of the writer into different languages such as German, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, French, Czechoslovakian and Italian and he specifically dwelled on the Japanese reception of Thoreau and his works, without a single word about the abundance of Chinese scholarship on the same writer. In 1995, Walter Harding turned out an article titled “Thoreau’s Reputation” trying to render a picture of how Thoreau had been perceived in a world other than the United States. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Notable names: Sterling was a great choice! Without returning to the worn thin choices of the day, read Henry, James, William ect. Notes on the cover: I was really hoping the locket would be of a more feminine quality as it was a gift from Annalisas deceased mother, who was not a pirate. I would like to see a well thought out sequel of this book, I think it has potential and a wider scope for conflict. The conclusion was agreeable, though the romance was so rushed, youre not quite sure how Annalisa got from loathing her pirate love to adoring him. The real interest is Sterling, the dashing rouge pirate! Sterling will have you conjuring images of Orlando Bloom in Pirates of the Caribbean. I really did enjoy this short read, the character of Annalisa is strong, though very common-place. But now shes in danger of him stealing something far more vulnerable this time: her heart. ![]() A fair trade, mlady, he tells her afterward, before disappearing.Ī year later, with a forged letter of marque, Annalisa is intent on hunting down the wretched James Sterling and reclaiming her fathers treasure from him. ![]() He accepts a kiss in exchange for the necklace. When he moves to take her necklace, she begs him not to, as it is all she has left of her mother. When Annalisa Townsends ship is set upon by pirates in search of her fathers treasure, one of the crew, James Sterling, discovers her in the hold. Once caught, its harder still to let a pirate go ![]() ![]() His middle grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Holly Black), has sold millions of copies, been adapted into a feature film, and has been translated in more than thirty countries. From his fanciful picture books like Jimmy Zangwow’s Out-of-this-World Moon Pie Adventure, Adventure of Meno (with his wife, Angela), and The Spider & The Fly (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like Kenny and The Dragon and The Search for WondLa, Tony always imbues his stories with a rich imagination. Tony DiTerlizzi is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has been creating books with Simon & Schuster for fifteen years. She lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret door. ![]() She has been a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award, a finalist for an Eisner Award, and the recipient of both an Andre Norton Award and a Newbery Honor. Some of her titles include The Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), the Modern Faerie Tales series, the Curse Workers series, Doll Bones, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Darkest Part of the Forest, the Magisterium series (with Cassandra Clare), and the Folk of the Air series. ![]() ![]() ![]() Holly Black is the author of bestselling contemporary fantasy books for kids and teens. ![]() ![]() Here is a quick description and cover image of book Monday’s Not Coming written by Tiffany D. When Korey turns up dead, Enchanted is a suspect. Brief Summary of Book: Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D. Gradually, Korey isolates Enchanted from her family and friends, hits her, pressures her into sex, forces her to drink, and even dominates her choices about her artistic brand. ![]() The parents are uncomfortable with it, but they can't stop her - she's 18, so she's grown. Korey tells Enchanted that she has promise and invites her to join his recording sessions and tour. He butters up her mom and dad by introducing them to one of their own favorite artists from the previous generation. ![]() They exchange numbers, and he invites her and her parents to his next show, with VIP treatment. When she goes to a local audition for a music show contest on a major television network, she meets a big star, Korey Fields. ![]() But her passion and her dream is singing. The next scene flashes back to her simple life just a few months earlier: She enjoys high school in upscale Westchester County, New York, swimming, participating in a social club for the children of upwardly mobile Black families, and helping care for her younger siblings. When GROWN begins, Enchanted Jones is in a blood-splattered hotel room with the corpse of her boyfriend, a famous pop star. ![]() ![]() ![]() It was about Rajaratnam showing Gupta how to monetise his wealth of contacts.” His relationship with Rajaratnam was solely and exclusively about making money. “I think it frustrated him, and he wanted to become a billionaire. ![]() “At some (recent) stage in his life, Rajat Gupta would’ve looked around and realised that after working for 30 years, he has practically nothing to show for it, except some great friends like Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and (former UN secretary-general) Kofi Annan” says Raghavan. This idea also ties in with the book’s title – that Gupta, the ‘apprentice’ to the Galleon Group’s billionaire CEO Raj Rajaratnam, was guided by this instinct when he leaked confidential information to the latter about a big investment in Goldman Sachs. ![]() “But while Ashwini Kumar’s crime was driven by the great ideals that led to the formation of independent India, Gupta’s was driven by a much baser instinct, a desire for money,” adds the London-based former Forbes journalist who was in India last week for the Times of India literary carnival. “Both Gupta and his father committed crimes that shocked the people who knew them,” says Raghavan. In ‘A Family Secret’, Raghavan draws a comparison between Gupta and his freedom-fighter father, Ashwini Kumar. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "I don’t usually give 'star' reviews because I feel a little conflicted by that system. Feel free to DM me if you want me to expand on this thought." post shared by Mary Chase photo posted by on ![]() A retelling for people who wanted something different. SPOILER ALERT in the form of an '80s analogy: In some ways I feel like this book was to Then She Was Gone what Some Kind of Wonderful was to Pretty in Pink. One small complaint was that I found the title distracting since it wasn’t just 'she' who disappeared, and even though I can think of some reasons for not including him, it still bugged me. I think Jewell is a master at weaving together narratives that explores the same ideas through the lens of different characters. Instead of just having her there as a prop to solve the mystery, Jewell gave her a lovely arc about a relationship that might not work in a new place and it beautifully reflected the themes in one of the other timelines. I loved the mother’s belief in her daughter and I also loved the mystery writer. All three timelines were equally interesting to me, although it was harder to sympathize with some of the characters in the story leading up to the disappearances. ![]() ![]() ![]() These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the short stories in I, Robot by Isaac Asimov. Although the stories can be read separately, they share a theme of the interaction of humans, robots, and morality, and when combined they tell a larger story of Asimov's fictional history of robotics. I, Robot essays are academic essays for citation. ![]() Susan Calvin tells each story to a reporter (who serves as the narrator) in the 21st century. The stories are woven together by a framing narrative in which the fictional Dr. The stories originally appeared in the American magazines Super Science Stories and Astounding Science Fiction between 19 and were then compiled into a book for stand-alone publication by Gnome Press in 1950, in an initial edition of 5,000 copies. ![]() I, Robot is a fixup novel of science fiction short stories or essays by American writer Isaac Asimov. ![]() |