Fiction

Rachel Reviews: Nearness of the Wild by Hilary Scharper
There was much to recommend this book to me before I even started it as, if there is one thing I love, it's a lighthouse so "The Lighthouse Chronicles" was bound to tempt. However, the book is actually mainly set in a nursing home rather than a lighthouse, but we are transported to many other places throughout the book through reminiscences and memoirs.
By Rachel Deeming4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW BOOK"THE NAME OF THE GAME IS KIDDING".
Higashino Keigo's The Name of the Game is Kidnapping continues to impress readers with its intricate storytelling and the most special thing in this work, no character plays the protagonist
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
Rachel Reviews: No Sanctuary by Graeme Chambers
I really enjoyed Graeme Chambers' murder mystery book from start to finish. We follow Max Dempsey who has moved to Provence, France with his teenage son, Luke for two reasons: the first because he loves the place and it holds warm memories for him; the second because he is escaping another life, one where he lost his wife and Luke's mother in a tragic accident and he is hoping that a new setting and a completely different lifestyle will help both him and Luke to heal.
By Rachel Deeming4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW BOOK "THE DEVIL OF NANJING – THE HORRIFIC HORRIBLE OF CRIME"
The wounds of war have always been a topic that makes any reader feel pained with indescribable emotions. More than the war crimes that have appeared in historical documents, The Devil of Nanjing does not simply recount the barbaric acts that the Japanese committed during the war in China in the forties of the previous decade.
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW BOOK "THE GATE OF MURDER (HIGASHINO KEIGO) – THE MALE VERSION OF YUKIHO AND MIFUYU?"
The Gate of Murder is a top Japanese detective novel written by author Higashino Keigo. As a writer who always strives to renew himself in his writing, this time the father of Behind Suspect X brings to readers a novel full of detective and many new things. Instead of looking for the murderer, this time Higashino Keigo wants to explore with readers the inner conflicts of people when standing between the line of good and evil. Everyone comes to this world with a pure soul, before standing on the side of evil, they have to fight a lot with the good inside themselves. "Tajima Kazuyuki wanted to kill Kuramochi Osamu", a long time ago, since the day the two were still elementary school friends. But from thoughts, desires to actions, there has always been a distance that Kazuyuki has never been able to overcome. So instead of killing Kuramochi, Kazuyuki has always been attached to him, no matter how much time passes, no matter how he runs away, struggles. “Fate brings us good fortune and bad fortune. Standing on the side of good or following evil are challenging choices for each person”
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
A Healing Book Worth Every Page
“Right after their divorce, Yeongju started to look for a location for the bookshop. She settled on Hyunam-dong because of the character hyu 휴, which came from the hanja 休 for rest. Once she heard that, her heart was set.” pg. 245
By Kera Hollow4 months ago in BookClub
Love is not always perfect . AI-Generated.
Lizzy always believed that love should feel magical—smooth, certain, and effortless. She imagined something straight out of a romance novel. But life had a different kind of love waiting for her.
By Lygeon 💕4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW & INTRODUCTION OF THE BOOK DEATH PENALTY – WHEN THE DEVIL IS NOT ANYONE ELSE, BUT US.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORK: 1. The plot is a psychological battle of wits and a journey of mystery discovery in the style of an anti-detective story.
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW BOOK"THE CASE WITHOUT A MURDERER – INTENTIONALLY OR ACCIDENTALLY, KILLER OR VICTIM".
OVERVIEW Consisting of 7 short stories, in which The Case Without A Murderer is the title for the entire collection, as if it captures the content that author Higashino Keigo puts into each story, and also captures his spirit in many works throughout his massive writing career. That a case without a murderer is not simply a case that is not a murder. But from many angles, going deep into the motive of the crime, the murderer can also be the victim in their own story. Or because, there is someone who intentionally builds a case without a murderer.
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
REVIEW BOOK"THE SECRET OF WATER": WATER - THE PUREST HEALING
What makes Earth different from other planets in the solar system is the existence of life, an important part of which is the presence of water. Water has been around for a long time, even before humans, and although it is always present in daily life, few people realize that water has extraordinary healing power, much superior to other healing methods. Water is not only a source of life, but also contains endless knowledge that mankind has yet to fully discover. It is a great secret waiting for humans to come and explore.
By HieuDinh4 months ago in BookClub
Was Othello Meant to Be Black?
William Shakespeare's play, Othello, or the Tragedy of Othello the Moor of Venice, tells a tragic tale of betrayal, affairs, lies, and racism. Decades since the play, the play Othello, the main protagonist, is portrayed by an African American actor. But was Othello meant to be a black character?
By Gladys W. Muturi4 months ago in BookClub
5 Classic Books Every Teenager Should Read. Top Story - November 2025.
As a teacher who goes into a range of schools, I am always bemused that most of them pick the same three books to teach at GCSE level: A Christmas Carol, Macbeth, and An Inspector Calls.
By Sam H Arnold4 months ago in BookClub