Chronicles of the one book 16/10/2023 " - New York Times Book Review "You'll be hooked." - People Magazine "Roberts knows exactly how to spellbind an audience." - The Washington Post "Nora Roberts has turned her pen to apocalyptic fiction. " - Library Journal, Starred Review "What Roberts has done, with her radical departure, is ensure that she will find new fans among readers attracted to apocalyptic sf and speculative fiction." - Booklist "A match for end-of-the-world classics like Stephen King's The Stand. "Electric and ground-breaking.A fast-paced, mesmerizing, and thought-provoking novel that will no doubt add to Roberts' legions of fans." - Kirkus, Starred Review "Fascinating characters and a well-built dystopia combine with a riveting plot that will attract a whole new group of readers.
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Harrison bergeron by kurt vonnegut jr6/10/2023 When handicaps are forced upon people, that takes away their individuality. The idea of no one being better than another person is a common theme in the making of a utopia, but equality is not always achievable. This widespread phenomenon of handicapping has become the norm in this dystopian society, and no one is able to question these laws, except for one: Harrison Bergeron. Hazel is an “average” person in this society who does not require any handicaps, while George has two in order to be considered equal to her. George, like many others, is burdened with handicaps: one in the form of a small radio in his ear that gives off loud noises to prevent him from thinking, as well as a forty-seven-pound bag of birdshot, the smallest shotgun ammunition, that hangs around his neck. This is where we first learn how equality is enforced in this society. The story begins in the living room of Harrison’s parents, Hazel and George Bergeron. The government-mandated equality is purportedly essential for the success of the community however, when freedom and individuality are taken away from the citizens, it becomes a dystopia. In this short story, everyone is finally “equal” due to the creation of the 211th, 212th, and 213th Amendments of the Constitution. was onto something when he wrote the fictional dystopia, Harrison Bergeron, disguised as a utopian society set in the United States in 2081.
Insightful and often very funny, "An Optimist's Tour of the Future" is a book that tracks one curious man's journey to find out 'what's next?' " and tries to make sense of what's in store. He clambers around space planes in the Mojave desert, gets to grips with the potential of nanotechnology, delves deep into the possibilities of biotech, sees an energy renaissance on a printer, a revolution in communications, has his genome profiled, and glimpses the next stage of human evolution. His voyage of discovery takes him to Oxford to meet Transhumanists (they intend to live forever), to Boston where he confronts a robot with mood swings, to an underwater cabinet meeting in the Indian Ocean, and Australia to question the Outback's smartest farmer. "Mark Stevenson has been to the future a few years ahead of the rest of us - and reckons it has a lot going for it. Het Achterhuis by Anne Frank6/10/2023 There you can also read reactions that Otto Frank received from the very first recipients of the book, such as people who knew his daughters Anne and Margot, the then-Minister of the Arts Gerrit Bolkestein and the then-Princess Juliana. In honor of the anniversary, author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, winner of the International Booker Prize 2020, has written a poem that can be read on the website of the Anne Frank House. The Anne Frank Foundation is commemorating the anniversary. Anne's father, Otto Frank, the sole survivor of the family, had his daughter's notes published in a novel on June 25, 1947. Saturday marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of "Het Achterhuis," or "Tales from the Secret Annex," based on the diary entries of the Jewish girl Anne Frank about her time in hiding during World War II. I'd give this 4 1/2 stars, but will round up to 5. It's not a book that I'd just hand off to him and never talk about it, but with a little discussion, I think it's very worth while. Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue. Also, there is a good bit of Egyptian beliefs presented, that I want to discuss with him and how they differ from our Christian beliefs. The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. The descriptions of Ranofer's brother's abuse of him are not graphic, but they are there. Ranofer wants only one thing in the world: to be a master goldsmith like his beloved father was. I think my 8-year-old son will enjoy this (reads on a 5th grade level), but I will talk with him a bit about it first. The story of a young orphaned boy trained as a metalworker in ancient eygpt who uncovers a plot by his wicked half brother to steal from the pharoahs tombs. I was interested in Ranofer's fate, and along the way, learned quite a bit about ancient Egypt. Ranofer's friend Heqet is amusing his friend the Ancient wise with a droll wit. This book is very well-written and enjoyable. Ranofer discovers his brother Gebu is a thief and tries to prove it to earn his freedom. I very much enjoyed this story of Ranofer, a young boy whose goldsmith father died, leaving him in the care of his cruel half-brother, who denies him an apprenticeship as a goldsmith, beats him, and half-starves him. The color of heaven book6/9/2023 Even when all seems hopeless, could it be that everything happens for a reason, and we end up exactly where we are meant to be?ĭiana Moore has led a charmed life. Twenty years later, Kate’s and Ryan’s paths cross in a way they could never expect, which makes them question the possibility of destiny. Faced with many difficult decisions, she chose to follow her heart and embrace an uncertain future with the father of her baby and her devoted first love.Īt the same time, in another part of the world, sixteen-year-old Ryan Hamilton makes his own share of mistakes, but learns important lessons along the way. Full of surprising twists and turns and a near-death experience that will leave you breathless, this story is not to be missed.Įighteen years ago a teenage pregnancy changed Kate Worthington’s life forever. There, in the cold dark depths of the water, a profound and extraordinary experience unlocks the surprising secrets from Sophie’s past, and teaches her what it means to truly live…and love. When it seems nothing else could possibly go wrong, her car skids off an icy road and plunges into a frozen lake. Enjoy the first three books in the bestselling Color of Heaven series-plus a bonus full length holiday novel-in this delightful collection.Ī deeply emotional tale about Sophie Duncan, a successful columnist whose world falls apart after her daughter’s unexpected illness and her husband’s shocking affair. The snowy day6/9/2023 It is nearly impossible to read this to your little one on your own snowy day (or even a warm day when you pine for winter wonderlands of your own) without a smile on your face. We don't worry about what isn't getting done today or whether or not there are groceries in the kitchen or if the pipes will freeze - we only enjoy snowmen, snow angels and the differences in our tracks when we walk this way or that. We all become Peter and pine for the snowy days of our youth, and excitedly wait for the next snowy day that will keep us home from school. Keats' art puts you in the iconic red jumpsuit and surrounds you with warm colors and good feelings while you explore the magic that every neighborhood feels during a snowstorm, and gives you the wonderfully unexpected day off from work and school as a city finds its path through the snow banks. And, in the end, he learned an important lesson about snowballs disappearing overnight when you try to save them in your coat pocket for later. Peter's neighborhood became a place of magic to be explored alone or with a friend. In their place were paths to experiment walking down, snowballs thrown at the big kids, towering hills to be slid down, and snow angels to be made. Gone were the big city buildings, streets, stop signs and cars. One morning, Peter woke to find that his world had transformed into a wonderland while he slept. The bean trees kingsolver6/9/2023 “Demon Copperhead” dramatizes life on the lower end of the extreme divide between rich and poor. “I couldn’t be happier (about the Pulitzer) for this reason.ĭiaz, also interviewed by phone, sees his book and Kingsolver's novel approaching a similar subject, class, from different perspectives. “I wrote this book for my people because we are so invisible to the rest of the world and so persistently misrepresented,” Kingsolver said. Kingsolver is a longtime resident of Appalachia who currently lives on a farm in southwestern Virginia, and set “Demon Copperhead” close by. Speaking by phone Monday, the author said she regards the Pulitzer as an affirmation not just of her novel, but of a misunderstood and overlooked part of the country. The 68-year-old Kingsolver has long woven social issues into her novels, which also include “The Bean Trees” and the Winfrey choice “The Poisonwood Bible,” and helped establish the PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction. Kingsolver’s novel, the story of a young boy’s struggles and persistence as he grows up in southern Appalachia, was chosen by Oprah Winfrey last fall for her book club and named by The Washington Post as a top release of 2022. “Trust” won the Kirkus Prize for fiction, was on the long list for the Booker Prize and was named by The New York Times and The Washington Post as one of the year’s best books. A stitch in time by penelope lively6/8/2023 It's official Penelope Lively is the only person who can make me interested in fossils. She was married to Jack Lively, who died in 1998. She was appointed CBE in the 2001 New Year’s Honours List, and DBE in 2012. She is a popular writer for children and has won both the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Award. Her other books include Going Back Judgement Day Next to Nature, Art Perfect Happiness Passing On City of the Mind Cleopatra’s Sister Heat Wave Beyond the Blue Mountains, a collection of short stories Oleander, Jacaranda, a memoir of her childhood days in Egypt Spiderweb her autobiographical work, A House Unlocked The Photograph Making It Up Consequences Family Album, which was shortlisted for the 2009 Costa Novel Award, and How It All Began. She later won the 1987 Booker Prize for her highly acclaimed novel Moon Tiger. She has twice been shortlisted for the Booker Prize: once in 1977 for her first novel, The Road to Lichfield, and again in 1984 for According to Mark. Penelope Lively is the author of many prize-winning novels and short-story collections for both adults and children. The abc murders amazon6/8/2023 That she’s still reeling from the brutal beating from Shauna ( Sophie Nélisse ) means the group is officially without a compass until she’s better. That precise set of circumstances leads many in the group to view Lottie ( Courtney Eaton ) as a savior. The devastating effects of long-term starvation and malnutrition have finally come for the girls, altering their temperament and reality as hallucinations increase. The mouse isn’t alive and hasn’t been for some time based on its dried-out husk of a body. Akilah ( Nia Sondaya), who’d been hiding her mouse friend from the group lest they deem him an easy meal, is forced to confront a tragic truth. “It Chooses” provides crucial context from the outset, before the opening credits play. The careful plotting this week builds to a soul-shaking conclusion that ensures next week’s finale will bring the pain. Things look dire for the group, both in the past and present. The penultimate episode of “Yellowjackets” Season 2, “It Chooses” bides its time laying out all cards on the table before taking giant strides toward the wild hunt teased in the series’ opening. |