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![]() ' The Old Ways confirms Macfarlane's reputation as one of the most eloquent and observant of contemporary writers about nature' Scotland on Sundayįollowing the tracks, holloways, drove-roads and sea paths that form part of a vast ancient network of routes criss-crossing the British Isles and beyond, Robert Macfarlane discovers a lost world - a landscape of the feet and the mind, of pilgrimage and ritual, of stories and ghosts above all of the places and journeys which inspire and inhabit our imaginations. Mountains of the Mind won the Guardian First Book Award and the Somerset Maugham Award and The Wild Places won the Boardman-Tasker Award. ![]() The original bestseller from the beloved author of UNDERLAND, LANDMARKS and THE LOST WORDS - Robert Macfarlane travels Britain's ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful, underappreciated landscape Robert Macfarlane is the author of Mountains of the Mind, The Wild Places, The Old Ways, Landmarks, and The Lost Words, co-created with Jackie Morris. ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() ![]() ![]() New Release: The Private Life of Spies and The Exquisite Art of Getting Even by Alexander McCall Smith. ![]() ![]() ![]() “And I said, ‘I think we’ll leave it as it is, thank you very much indeed’ and the version written 40 years ago is the version that’s in the shops now.” “They then admitted that, although 100 million people have read Cain and Abel throughout the world, they’ve never had one complaint. In an interview with Andrew Pierce, he said: “In my own case, my publisher approached me some time ago on Cain and Abel and said, ‘we’ve read it through one would you consider any changes?’ “He was a curmudgeonly old thing and not easy to deal with.” ![]() He’d be absolutely shocked and I can see him saying, ‘go to hell, you publish my books or you do not publish them’. “I worked with him as well and he would be appalled. Indeed, three of my short stories were on his Tales of the Unexpected. Mr Archer told GB News: “I had the privilege of knowing Roald Dahl. ROALD Dahl would be appalled to hear that his books were being re-written, said bestselling author Jeffrey Archer. ![]() ![]() ![]() In an interview with The Beacon, Walker said that when he first began writing, he initially wrote essays and short stories that painted African Americans as societal victims, and only focussed on the negative attributes of white people, rather than the positive attributes of Black people. The book’s featured themes stem from one common question: “What is it like being an African American living in today’s society?” ![]() He discusses a diverse range of topics, ranging from his childhood, to parenthood, to thought provoking conversations like the legacy of Michael Jackson, which are shaped by his experience and education. The book, which was also a National Book Award finalist last year, consists of a series of Walker’s essays written over a period of 16 years. ![]() Writing, literature and publishing professor Jerald Walker brought home the Massachusetts Book Award for nonfiction this year for his essay collection entitled How to Make a Slave and Other Essays. ![]() ![]() He lived through those times, and as an American war veteran and a Jew, I think that he felt a deep connection to many of Wouk's characters." "He read that book every night into the early hours of the morning," my mother recalled. ![]() My mother then told me that my grandfather, before he died, had declared it to be his favorite book as well. The Winds of War first came onto my radar when my stepfather, Paul Zuydhoek, mentioned that it was the best book he had ever read. Over the course of reading Wouk's book, I felt as if I came know all of these characters personally, and I eventually found myself rationing the number of pages that I would read each night, as if to forestall having to say goodbye. Captain Henry has two sons battling in the Pacific, a Jewish daughter-in-law trapped behind enemy lines in Germany, a wife who is cheating on him, and a lover whom he is forced to leave on the snowy streets of Moscow. In classic Tolstoy fashion, the novel has an exhaustive list of characters. ![]() ![]() The book follows the lives and adventures of a Navy captain, Pug Henry, and his extended family during World War II. ![]() Despite the fact that the novel is nearly 1,000 pages long, I tore through it at lightning speed. ![]() ![]() ![]() Please note, these links include affiliate links for which we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you should you make a purchase. Here are the things we talk about in this episode. Find many more outstanding podcasts at dia/podcasts! Show Notes Remember, you can listen and follow the podcast anytime on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Stitcher, YouTube and audio file download.īig Gay Fiction Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Look for the next episode of Big Gay Fiction Podcast on Monday, April 27. In addition, KD shares some book recommendations, and her favorite ballpark and road trip food. ![]() ![]() She also discusses the articles she’s written on the representation of Jewish characters in romance, and their presence in her books. KD shares what sparked her love of baseball and why she enjoys setting romances in that sport. Jeff & Will welcome author KD Casey to talk about the Unwritten Rules series, including the latest book Diamond Ring. ![]() ![]() In the past year, thanks to Bridgerton, I have been reading and enjoying many historical romance novels and Martha Waters’ novels are some of my favourite. With differing ideas on the roles each will play in their marriage, and an on-the-run actress, a murderous kitten, and some meddlesome friends adding to the complications, Emily and Julian will have to confront the fact that their marriage of convenience might be leading to some rather inconvenient feelings. Lord Julian Belfry is the second son of a marquess, but has managed to scandalise polite society with his acting career and the fact that he owns a less than salubrious theatre.Ĭrossing paths at a house party, they discover that a marriage of convenience might benefit them both: Emily can use her society connections to add some respectability to Julian’s theatre, while also managing to escape the dubious world of her father. ![]() Lady Emily Turner should really be married by now, but with a dowry of her father’s debts, her only suitor is the odious owner of her father’s favourite gambling house. ![]() Publication: 5th April 2022 – Headline Eternal ![]() ![]() International, a non-profit organization that celebrates the advancement of women, awards scholarships and grants, and provides motivation for women to make their dreams come true. 10% of the e-book sales for in March and April 2017 will be donated to P.E.O. Years later, when fate leads them back to one another, they will discover the terrifying depth of the secrets they kept from each other, and learn that shattered hearts can only be healed by a love that willfully refuses to die.Īll novels Katy Regnery’s ~a modern fairytale~ collection are written as fundraisers. The two spend a whirlwind summer together that ends on the knife-point of heartbreak and forces them to go their separate ways. Laire, who wants so much more from life than her little island can offer, is swept away by wealthy, sophisticated Erik, who is, in turn, entranced by her naiveté and charm. ![]() In this modern retelling of The Little Mermaid, a fisherman’s daughter from an Outer Banks island untouched by time, meets the son of North Carolina’s governor at a fancy party where she’s working. Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Forbidden, Modern Fairytale, New Adult, Romance, Second Chance Romanceįrom New York Times bestseller Katy Regnery comes a new twist on a beloved fairytale. ![]() Don't Speak (a modern fairytale) by Katy Regnery ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The fact we start with the view of a minor character is a good signpost for the rest of the book. ![]() It's at the end of the prologue we're given the big clue as to the main theme of this book Genghis is gathering his people together to build an unstoppable army. After his tribe is destroyed, Kokchu is given a year to live and prove his worth to his new master: Genghis Khan. The book begins at the battle between the Mongols and the Namians, as seen from Kokchu's (the shaman of the Namian tribe) perspective. I must confess, I haven't read Wolf of the Plains, the first book in the series, but I must say upfront that this didn't stop me from getting into or enjoying this second novel it works as a book in its own right. Lords of the Bow is the second part of Conn Iggulden's Conqueror series of books about the life of Genghis Khan. Summary: From the author of The Dangerous Book for Boys, an adult novel about a very dangerous man! ![]() |