Due to time constraints this year, I was not able to read as many indie and small press books as I had intended before but from what I did read, I have managed to pick out my top 3. I think this will be more of the same trend going forward, I will only pick... Continue Reading →
Here is a list of 10 of my favourite fictional books which have inspired me over time, so far. I would recommend reading them. I have tried not to repeat authors. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienThe Sea by John BanvilleFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyThe Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoevskyKafka on the Shore by... Continue Reading →
10 Interesting Book related facts which obviously contain few facts about libraries as well. https://youtu.be/jkTIVALIyK8 There are 3 books in Harvard Library that are bound with human skin: Harvard library confirmed with 99.9 percent certainty, that a book titled Des destinées de l’ame (Destinies of The Soul) written by Arsene Housuay published around 1880 is... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/3O3IhNa_N1c Watch on YouTube Short fact about the oldest library in the world, found in Syria by archeologists in 1974-76: Royal Library of the ancient Kingdom of Ebla. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6wqfQKWSQmzDL0R0iKIp9w?si=0b9291fddb5e4887 https://rumble.com/embed/v107bpj/?pub=tok9j
Dustin's marriage has hit a rough patch. He is struggling to cope with his wife's severe anxiety and high-functioning depression, and he's concerned about how this rift will affect their adopted son Damon. A mild-mannered carpenter, Dustin isn't sure how to communicate with his wife about his struggles anymore, and decides some time away will... Continue Reading →
Charles Wilde a wealthy businessman, whilst lying on his sick bed reflects on his life choices. His four children, three from his marriage and one from his mistress are circling for any inheritance that may be left to them. Edward, the eldest son is a hopeless liar who falls into serious debt. David, the middle... Continue Reading →
When I was younger, all I wanted to do was live in my own library - reading and exploring. When I grew up I was disappointed to find out that I had to do something to achieve/maintain it, which takes my time away from reading and exploring.
First month of the year, and I have for you 4 indie reads which I recently read and enjoyed. Twister Grin by Evan Starkman - This is probably going to make my favourite indie reads list for 2022. This is a brilliantly written collection of short stories. I loved reading them. I think The Butcherer... Continue Reading →
I actually enjoy re-reading some of my favourite reads. You end up discovering new things every time you read it.
It is nearing about that time when I will be re-reading this gem. This is a very old copy which hasn't weathered that well, but I still prefer this copy than a new one.
Just some of my favourite reads ever. Some of them I haven't re-read for a very long time and I am looking forward to rediscovering their wonder.
Above are the 18 indie and small press books I read in 2021. Browse through them and see what picks you fancy. Previous Mentions I started reading and highlighting indie/small press authors properly from July 2021. So I will mention some of the books I read before although I don't remember if I read them... Continue Reading →
I will be re-reading this book over the weekend because Banville is one of my most favourite authors and I really like this book. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it.
So here we are, a bit late, my December Indie Reads. All really interesting reads. I hope you all had a good Christmas and new year. Click on the book's titles below Hades: A God in the Machine - I really liked this short snippet into A God in the Machine series. It makes me... Continue Reading →
By the end of the day, all I want to do is to be left alone. Left alone to my life, to my wife, and to my books. Learning the stories and secrets of the past. I don't care for your world, for all it seems to be hellbent on is destruction, amidst the chaos... Continue Reading →
Still going through them little by little. It is a fascinating insight, and a riveting perspective into history.
One of the many reading spots I have dotted around where I live. I wish I could do nothing but read all day. Everyday I am thankful, that I had this urge to read and learn from a young age. I remember I would spend all my pocket money on nothing but books. If you... Continue Reading →
Amazon link Born into slavery, Henry's young life is spent working in tobacco drying sheds on Missouri plantations. Freed at the onset of the Civil War, he's alone, starving, and on the run from Confederate militiamen. Five years later, Clara Hanfield, the daughter of a powerful New York shipping magnate, escapes her tyrannical father and... Continue Reading →
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