![]() ![]() I'm pleased to say this one is pretty good. 3 different narrators each performing a chapter in the POV of their character has the potential disaster of 9 different voices. I will admit I was concerned going into this one. ![]() audiobooks are all about the narration and personally I'm not a fan of multi narrator books in the M/M genre - There are so many brilliantly talented voice actors working in M/M that (personally, I feel) the additional narrators are unnecessary. I enjoyed the concept of the overall world, and look forward to more from this series. I enjoyed the story as a whole, the characters are charming and well written and I enjoyed watching Bel, Nico and Garon figure out how to come together as a unit (although I would have preferred Bel be older than 19). □ Story comment: Good pace, likeable characters, interesting premise - I was looking for some light, fun fluff and got exactly what I wanted. ![]()
0 Comments
![]() ![]() Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador (for provincial government employees), and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. Christians who belong to liturgical denominations also attend church services and historically the Lenten restrictions on eating and drinking alcohol were lifted for the day, which has encouraged and propagated the holiday's tradition of alcohol consumption. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals, céilithe, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks. ![]() ![]() The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and, by extension, celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian feast day in the early 17th century and is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church. 461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick ( Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit.'the Day of the Festival of Patrick'), is a religious and cultural holiday held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick ( c. ![]() Christian processions attending Mass or service ![]() ![]() ![]() He’ll draw on lessons from a long career in law enforcement and explain why he’s convinced that the commander in chief has fallen under the sway of America’s adversary in the Kremlin. Join Strzok as he tells his side of one of the 21st century’s most explosive stories. When his text messages were released, they provided ammunition for the conspiracy theory of a “deep state” out to undermine Trump’s presidency. He led the FBI’s investigation into both Hillary Clinton’s private email server and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, drawing the ire of conservative allies of the president. ![]() There was no Collusion or Obstruction with Russia, and everybody, including the Democrats, know it.”īut Strzok’s story is anything but straightforward. President Trump celebrated, writing on Twitter “Fired FBI Agent Peter Strzok is a fraud, as is the rigged investigation he started. On August 10, 2018, veteran FBI agent Peter Strzok was fired after personal text messages from 2016 disparaging then-candidate Donald Trump were released. ![]() ![]() ![]() These market economies create flexibility and high They rise, stagnate, and decline and consist of very different combinations of institutions embedded in very different societies. ![]() The Invisible Hand? offers a radical departure from the conventional wisdom of economists and economic historians, by showing that 'factor markets' and the economies dominated by them - the market economies - are not modern, but have existed at various times in the past. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Indeed, the book is often considered to be the foundational text of the consensus school, a historiographical movement criticised for its “strikingly conservative” vision of the American past. Footnote 1 That the book elicited such an angry response due to its critical tenor might seem perplexing given Hofstadter’s later, and continued, association with consensus history. Amidst the insults and accusations, the correspondent declared the work a “rotten, disloyal book.” To the reader, Hofstadter’s hatred of his native land seemed apparent and his “filthy lies” were clearly part of the wider assault on America that had been launched by the New Deal. Shortly after the publication of The American Political Tradition, Richard Hofstadter received a castigatory letter from an enraged reader. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I'm not saying I'm hard to please, but maybe I am. There were a few that I had to rub my arms to erase the chills that had a race to my shoulders. Not saying that the rest of the stories are great, but these are my favorites out of the collection. I won't say which was my least favorite, because I do not want to taint your ideas of any of the stories, but I will tell you the ones that were my favorite on the creepy scale: Most of these stories gave me goosebumps at one point, but there were a few that fell short in comparison of the rest of the collection. ![]() The stories ranged from graphic and gory to imaginative and discreet. I flew through the stories, anxious to see what place the next story would take me. ![]() The things that go bump in the night are hungry, and they will not restrain themselves because you say "please." Stories of death, mutilation, experiments, dismemberment, and all sorts of unmentionable thrills lay in wait between the covers. There are 17 stories in here to invigorate your nightmares and taint your view of the moonlight. The past, present, and future all holds secret horrors just waiting for the unsuspecting, the trusting, and the gullible. The Endlands brings you to the borders of the some of the most thrilling, haunting, and demented places the world has to offer. The thrill uncertainty brings is nothing to the terror of the known. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “First-time author White shows the technique and polish of a pro in this absorbing romance, which comes closer than most to hitting the Buffy mark.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) ![]() I can’t wait for more!” - Carrie Ryan, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth Even as the stakes rose higher, Paranormalcy’s narrator, Evie, kept a smile on my face with her cunning wit. “Kiersten White creates the perfect blend of light and dark. The two sexy paranormals who vie for Evie’s affections each had their own victory one won Evie’s heart and the other won mine.” - Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wings Oh, bleep! I’m in love!” - Becca Fitzpatrick, New York Times bestselling author of Hush, Hush and Crescendo This story was everything I hoped for-sassy, light-hearted and downright scary. “A fast, flirty roller coaster of a ride. “Strong characters, a clever premise, and a hilarious voice all team up to make Paranormalcy the most refreshing paranormal debut of the year.” - Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy ![]() ![]() ![]() She and I would talk and have fun and things and I had missed that in the last month. I always wanted her to come over and stay over at my place so we could talk. She had been struggling with a lot of different things. When Kathy went to retrieve Iris’ belongings from her apartment, she read some of her journal entries and admitted “I didn’t know she was feeling this bad. She’d be OK, but I think everything just built up.” Kathy and Iris Watarai (Courtesy Kathy Watarai). … Sometimes she would call upset, crying. I did just about everything I could to get her spirits up. ![]() She was a private person in a sense that she didn’t want everybody knowing all her problems. I know it’s not my fault, I know I tried every way. ![]() “I wish I had known more, that I’d reached out even more. You can’t release the negative and the problem with her was not being able to talk about it. Biggest heart, but just had a lot of negative things happen in her life that just kind of built up and her not always wanting to talk about it. “She was such a beautiful person inside and out. ![]() ![]() ![]() Each of those parts is comprised of four lengthy monologues–with the exception of the novel’s powerful final pages. Or perhaps “confessions” is the more accurate word. There is virtually no white space on the pages, just long, almost unbroken paragraphs that make up a series of monologues. If you flip through the pages of the book, you’ll notice something right away. It’s not that Great House isn’t, well, great, but it is challenging. And her insight into complex emotional lives is dazzling. I don’t think Nicole Krauss is capable of publishing a novel worth less than five stars. You’ll note that I still awarded it five stars. Truthfully, this latest novel is my least favorite of the three. Suffice it to say, I’ve been looking forward to Great House for a long time. ![]() ![]() After that, I back-tracked and read her almost-as-delightful debut novel, Man Walks into a Room. That was the beginning of my crush on Nicole Krauss. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re investing in your acne-fighting skincare routine, keep these ingredients on your radar: salicylic acid and retinoic acid. ![]() Story continues What ingredients should you look out for to help combat acne? ![]() 'I always recommend an effective cleanser in your routine and then using something to ensure that there is no blockage in your pores, such as chemical exfoliants like beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) or alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)'. However, Dr Craythorne suggests pairing your face mask with a more targeted treatment to really help tackle acne. 'They can be a really helpful way to relieve redness and reduce sebum and when used effectively they can help to reduce and clear some whiteheads and blackheads,' she adds. ![]() ‘Face masks should be used to supplement your skincare routine, rather than as a catch-all', says Dr Emma Craythorne, consultant dermatologist and SkinCeuticals expert. Some also contain anti-inflammatory ingredients that'll take the heat and redness out of a painful bump. They will lift blackheads from your nose, soak up excess oil and congestion, and help prevent future blemishes from forming. We are here to back their corner however, as there are a lot of good things that a face mask can do. Introducing a face mask into your routine can go a long way in helping to clear your complexion but unfortunately, no formula will remove a spot entirely (sorry to disappoint). ![]() |