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Book Review: "Siblings" by Brigitte Reimann
You know things are great when a Penguin Modern Classic is available for cheap on Amazon Kindle. I'm not going to lie to you, I'm on this huge diet and the lack of eating has been replaced with some reading, some writing, some Netflix and other things. I've drank numerous cups of black coffee (no sugar, of course), so that is a plus of the diet because it's my favourite drink. But on the flip side, the diet has left my head a bit hazy from time to time with some spells of being about to faint. Needless to say though, I'm doing fine. So, let's get on with exploring this book...
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame was first published in 1908 and has since become a timeless classic of children’s literature. Grahame, a Scottish-born author, was working as Secretary of the Bank of England when he began crafting the stories that would form the novel. The tales originated as bedtime stories for his son, Alastair, whom he affectionately nicknamed “Mouse.” Grahame later developed these narratives into letters sent to Alastair during a holiday, creating the whimsical adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and the irrepressible Toad.
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Are You Mad at Me?" by Meg Josephson
There's not much of a story behind this one. I found it whilst scrolling on Twitter and then noticed that it was quite pricey on Amazon. I searched around and found it on the internet for a lower price, snagged it and read it on my phone. Meg Josephson's book is about a number of things, but one of the main concepts that is covered is that how trauma changes fundamentally who we are and how we interact with people and our lives. There's so many books on how to 'get better' but not many books that explain what to 'get better' from. It was definitely an interesting read...
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
I Was Thinking About Quitting Vocal...
I have to admit it, there was once in the very recent past where I was thinking about quitting the platform altogether. A couple of years ago, I went on a year-long hiatus from Vocal and my account dormantly made a couple of hundred pound. But, I was actually thinking about shutting down my account and leaving the platform a few weeks' ago and there were a few things I had to reason with. There were a few points I actively had to convince myself were not really reasons at all to quit the platform.
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Scaffolding" by Lauren Elkin
Sometimes, I spend too long reading samples on Amazon before buying the book, then I get to the end of the sample and think 'well, why has this ended?' because of course I do. It took a lot of back and forth in my brain to buy a book that costs (checks notes) 99p. Laugh if you will, but honestly I tend to just get books on Kindle Unlimited, it's easier, cheaper and I pay £8 a month for it anyway. I may as well borrow as many books as I can and make Amazon regret giving me access to their lending library, right?
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Fog" by James Herbert
There's little doubt that James Herbert is one of the greats of atmosphere and darkness. I liken him to Stephen King, but James Herbert seems to have more in the realms of folk horror. Both are great in their own way. The Fog starts quite incredibly as we are pulled into a world of strangeness, wild happenings and a quiet town that is upended by sinister things unfolding. James Herbert's creeping dread is horrifying as it is delicious to read. I won't lie to you, I absolutely ate this one up. Yes, it's another slow but bloody burn. Yes, I thought it was simply fantastic.
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
The Silent Partner: How AI is Already Changing Our Everyday Lives
The Silent Partner: Everyday Benefits of AI We Don’t Notice When most people hear the words artificial intelligence, their minds leap to futuristic robots, self-driving cars, or even science fiction movies where machines outsmart humanity. But the truth is, AI is not some distant dream or dystopian fear—it is already here, quietly shaping our daily lives. In fact, most of us are using AI dozens of times a day without even realizing it.
By hazrat ali7 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Book of the Most Precious Substance" by Sara Gran
Sara Gran is one of those authors who I have read before. Come Closer was a fantastic read, still unforgettable to this day. Perfectly frightening with a mixture of tension and creeping dread bursting through the seams. I've been waiting to read another book by her and so, here I have The Book of the Most Precious Substance. Though it is not really much like the other novel I read by her, it is still something pretty interesting. BUT, not only does this book have quite a few wobbles, it sinks like the Titanic by the second half. It was surprising because Come Closer was such a great book.
By Annie Kapur7 months ago in Geeks
"The Man from R.I.V.E.R.D.A.L.E." Review
To think--it all started wit a childhood birthday gift. That's all it took for me to become a lifelong fan of Archie Comics. I've been reading Archie Comics in some form for 33 years. Comic books, digests, double digests, subscribing, buying old ones from friends, and yes, online. I pretty much know the odds and ends of Archie Comics, from the stories to the TV adaptations--one of the most notable ones being the Riverdale series that aired for seven seasons on The CW.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Truth About the Devlins" by Lisa Scottoline
It's mid-August and I'm not going to lie, I'm feeling rather down and annoyed. There's a few things wrong: first of all, I'm finding it difficult actually locating good, affordable horror novels. This means horror that is worth reading and isn't just a Kindle Unlimited paid-ad for some middle aged man's torture fantasy involving teenage girls which he writes under a pseudonym so nobody can report him (we all know a novel). Second of all, I'm on a crash diet which means I've got almost constant headaches and dizziness. Third of all, I read a Sarah Jules novel that was actually bad recently. Gosh, I hope this next read lightens my mood. Here's The Truth About the Devlins by Lisa Scottoline.
By Annie Kapur8 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Don't Lie" by Sarah Jules
Yes, we're back to reading Sarah Jules. The author of books like You Need to Leave and You Invited It In, Sarah Jules is one of the most promising voices in contemporary horror. Whilst using some old tropes which leave us recognising our favourite genre within, Sarah Jules likes to make original storylines where we can see inspiration from other novels and films. She shows her knowledge when it comes to horror and her brilliant ability to balance atmosphere with story with dialogue. Honestly, I'm not expecting any less for Don't Lie as I've already been told that if I loved Found You then, I'm in for a 'wild ride' when it comes to this novel...
By Annie Kapur8 months ago in Geeks
Book Review: "His Black Tongue" by Mitchell Lüthi
It's another day in 'let's read something we've never heard of' and well, sometimes it goes a bit strange. When I think of the phrase 'Medieval Horror' I'm often quite excited because there are so many things you can do with it. You can definitely get inspiration from the old Italian writers, you can have some old-world church settings, you can even incorporate the plague. Initially, I felt odd about this book because I wasn't familiar with the author, but the subgenre of Medieval Horror definitely put me at ease. But I did find there were perhaps more things I didn't enjoy about this book than things that I did. Unfortunately, it made for a very average reading experience...
By Annie Kapur8 months ago in Geeks
