This September, I've attempted a read-a-thon. My aim was to surpass this year's Goodreads reading goal and I have been able to schedule some social media content in advance.
This month, I uploaded reviews at LibraryThing, checked out their Mystery and Military Group, read through some messages on the Graphics Story thread, and frequented Name that Book Group to see if I could help anyone find the books they were searching for. Playing Games and Solving Puzzles Group has been a nice distraction as was looking through the images of Beautiful Bookcovers.
The Fall equinox arrived on September 22. We turned on the heat as it's currently 44F. We are expected to see the fall color changes at their peak in the third week of October.
September Reads
This September, the most viewed blog post has been The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards by Kristopher Jansma.
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We witness the difference between indirect and direct communication and the settings and scenery ( cars, clubs, villages, theater) enhance the plot.
It appears many readers are searching for alternative solutions to climate change and sustainable transport such as zero-carbon fuel or clean energy, or wind power is gaining more attention. The 2nd most viewed blog post was Clean Energy and Climate Change.
This book has a little bit of everything. The background information is Renee's adventures, her cat, cricket, men, miracles, modeling, and more.
Renee expresses she lives her life believing that each day is a choice. In most relationships, there is an imbalance. She opens up about her sexuality and partner selection. She makes readers aware of the need to find a good balance for their own needs, wants, and desires.
I admire the passion and dedication Jonathan Geoffrey Dean had in creating this book. His book does read like an academic reference book filled with analysis, and discernment. Scholars' date deductions were challenged citing the author's own research and analysis. I appreciate that he wrote about the complications he ran into while striving to find sources. He recognized and made us aware of the number- play distorts and the importance of looking at the context of a fragment. There were many intriguing images included that were new to me. Furthermore, he reminds us there were manuscripts found that were bundled and unrecorded for 1,500 years.
A truly enjoyable and my favorite section of this story was the trip where Rawdon ended up falling into the crevasse. I did not mention it before but each story deals with escapes. I am all for leader and follower stories and that is what drew me to this book in the first place
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There are many concepts and locations that I had not thought of in this time travel production. All are mingled with bio-engineered medicines and a strong respect for traditions.
The spiritual aspect enters the plot and the author brilliantly points, readers, in the direction of being able to distinguish different cultures and address ethical theories as they recognize crimes against humanity.
It's a cleverly constructed race against time for restoration and preservation.
I appreciate this quest's focus on realigning good and evil.
All characters are catapulted into the spotlight with the use of fantasy tropes. Along the way, there is a propensity for absurd antics that surround the twists and turns of the quest- making it a fun and engaging read.
To create this book, Mark interviewed street performers, Romans, ex-pats, historians, and archaeologists to provide unique stories on architecture, art, and heritage.
He informed me that reading the book transports the reader into another world and reveals the city. Mark does this through funny, informative, and insightful stories.
His blog also provides useful details on packing, culture, attitudes, and language. Mark speaks Italian but states there are many ex-pats in Italy whose primary language is not Italian.
This book is broken down into chapters that are easy to understand. Furthermore, I feel this book is well-detailed with useful information, guides, and exercises.
I listed some of the highlights and my favorite parts of the book by each chapter.
If you've read this book feel free to express what ideas you took to heart.
Assassin's Lullaby by Mark Rubinstein is a novel I put down more than a few times and it had nothing to do with the writing but more to do with me needing to be in a place I can handle reading a thriller.
Besides, I love details, and the more the better, and this book is jam-packed with them.
Yes! The story is padded with scenery details. I especially like his descriptives when in Brooklyn.
You might end up sitting on the edge of your seat, reading this thriller, because the author appears keen on pairing meaningful themes with misdirection. But what I found most meaningful is it appeared we were being steered in the direction of the need to nurture one another.
The heartwrenching story provides us with a view of true love, the consequences of choices, understanding motivations, and how stressful events can bring about comorbid psychopathologies.
- They Don't Have to See You: Be a Better Remote Manager and Build Trust with Your Employees by Hollis Avery
- I studied this book and thought it offered readers valuable insight into remote work.
- It also is a decent guide for companies/managers who are facing the challenge of navigating the remote work area.
Thunder Falls chronicles the transformation of Leopold Wolf from a naïve young man into a well-traveled and outspoken advocate for Native American rights.
Leo and his father work for the Carlisle Indian School, a notoriously harsh institution governed by the mantra “Kill the Indian, Save the Man. Be sure to read Neil's Spotlight to get the details on Thunder Falls and other interesting facts.
Thank you ALL for returning to Lori's Book Loft. I hope my reviews have encouraged you in your endeavors and helped you find new books to love!
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