![]() ![]() ![]() This particular story is the first I read featuring the night watch and I have been hooked on the adventures of Captain Vimes ever since. Pratchett's writing finds the balance between whimsical and profound, each sentence bringing a new twist to scene, characters and world. Stephen Briggs brings Pratchett's work to life in his reliably grounded and sensitive style. Vimes is many things but he's certainly not stupid. The voice is a little nasal and somewhat dull. ![]() As much as I admire Nigel Planer, I do wish the voice he used for Sam Vimes had suited the character a little better. This is a light tale that gallops along exuding fun, humour and wrapped around a cracking good story. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? ![]() There are very few readers I think I'd trust with a Discworld book and Nigel is great. Inflection, accents and delivery pace all bring the characters to life and the events are vested with excitement you might not discover just reading it yourself. What does Nigel Planer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book? He's an interesting mix of the alcoholic veteran and the suddenly energetic action hero - surprising himself as much as the reader. Pratchett develops his characters as if they were real people. It rolls along with the occasional laugh out loud segment and frequent guffaws. It is definitely one of the better books. Where does Guards! Guards! rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far? ![]()
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![]() ![]() 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.Tue at 7pm, Sue Lynn Tan Author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess. ![]() ![]() Despite everything, Katee can't deny the chemistry between them. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smolder, and those hands are still very good. Katee reluctantly agrees to the musical, as long as she keeps her guard up around Cal. The two haven't spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other, making their reunion a tense battle of wits and egos. That is, until Cal Kirby shows up with the opportunity of her dreams-a starring role in the Broadway show he's directing and a chance to perform the way she's always wanted. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence, and leaving her pop star image in the past. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee's relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life. Quiet, serious Cal, who's always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smoldering eyes and very good hands. ![]() Maybe that's why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. ![]() Katee Rose is living the dream as America's number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans, and constant tabloid coverage. ![]() ![]() The Dark Tower Series became my gateway to epic fantasy, and even what many consider a clunker, Needful Things, fed my love of Dark Comedy. The first novel I remember truly scaring me and actually entering my nightmares was It (they all float down here…). ![]() I can trace the point where I moved from mildly interested in Post Apocalyptic tales to utterly obsessed when I turned my first page of The Stand. But unlike Koontz, King’s writing truly transformed me as a reader. I had read The Bad Place, then Watchers and loved them, and often heard the two authors compared, so I began to read King as well. Unlike many people my age, my first forays into the horror/suspense genre wasn’t through King, but Dean Koontz. The first Stephen King novel I ever read was Christine, and since then, I have always had a bit of a love/"meh" relationship with his work. 11/22/63 is classic Stephen King full of the subtle horror themes that permeate his best works as well as an amazing cast of fascinating characters, all of whom, for good or ill adds something to the overall story. Quick Thoughts: People who think they know King from his labels as a horror novelist and pop icon will say that 11/22/63 is a departure from his other work. ![]() ![]() I just read the math problems and tried to solve them. I just listened to the numbers and tried to remember them. ![]() I just swung the bat and tried to hit the ball. Naive practice in a nutshell: I just played it.Two types of practice: naive practice and purposeful practice: The more “automated” your performance has become, the less you’re learning. Just playing tennis for fun with your friends won’t get you much better, since you’re not pushing yourself. If you don’t buy the “no talent” thing, please buy the book, he has a whole chapter on it.Ī common learning obstacle: If you reach a skill level that feels “satisfactory” to you, you stop improving, and even get worse with time. The only shortcut is practicing the right way. But it comes back to this central message, that anyone can improve, and that it takes time. Anders spends most of the book explaining what “the right sort of practice” is, as well as why talent doesn’t exist. There is no such thing as natural talent or prodigies. ![]() ![]() ![]() The central message: The right sort of practice carried out over a sufficient period of time leads to improvement. Even adults can learn some of this, though there is some brain plasticity at that young age that makes it easier. By exposing them to tones and challenging them to match them before age 4, they can develop perfect pitch for the rest of their life. Perfect pitch can be trained if you get the kids early enough. ![]() ![]() The Great Earthquake, followed by three days and nights of an inferno, suddenly tilted their world on its axis. People had an optimistic outlook on the future. Many inventions were being made automobiles and electricity became part of everyday life, and immigration thrived. What prompted you to write a story set in this turbulent event in history?įor one thing, the turn of the century was a very interesting period in history. She’s an immigrant from Sicily who barely makes ends meet by selling crabs at the harbor.Īs you can imagine, Kate’s family isn’t very happy when the two become friends.īut then a devastating earthquake hits San Francisco and everything changes. The other main character, Giuliana, comes from a completely different background. She’s expected to marry well, but her true passion lies with photography-and with women. One of the main characters, Kate, is the only child of a wealthy family. ![]() ![]() ![]() Shaken to the Core is a lesbian historical romance set during the Great Earthquake and Fires in San Francisco in 1906. Tell us briefly what this story is about? ![]() It’s also available from Ylva and Smashwords. I am really happy to bring you an interview with best-selling fellow Ylva author, Jae! Her brand-new release, Shaken to the Core, went live on Amazon today. ![]() ![]() ![]() It felt like a lot of the people were trying to dramatically convince the readers that ER nurses are some how greater than regular people. ![]() Yes there was some of that but…many of the stories felt like dramatic virtue signaling. I was hoping for more stories about the stuff we deal with that people don’t know about…like the large amount of psych patients, the social work aspect like when we have to literally take children away from unfit parents, all the crazy and outrageous scenarios that happen. We do see death, but we also see mostly heart burn, seasonal allergies and ingrown toenails. Last, a lot of the stories/interviewed nurses talked about how much death they see and how “we see death everyday.” That felt really different from the reality of the ER. No hate to those lines of nursing…but it was misleading. Second, this book is called ER nurses yet it contains a lot of ICU and Paramedic/flight nurse stories. It was almost embarrassing to believe people think just because we are from the south we sound like that…we don’t. The performers insisted on giving every Texan and southern state nurse the most ridiculous accent. First of all, I live in the Dallas/FW area and I am from Texas. I was hoping to relate to this book and relive my ER days. ![]() I haven’t worked since my last child was born and was counting down to the release day of this book to reminisce on the job i miss so much. Nurse in one of the top five busiest ERs in the country. I was so excited for it because I was an E.R. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Her brother, Tommy, is still in mourning for a lost career in baseball due to a catastrophic injury. Scarlett's life as a 29-year-old student and horror blogger has lost its relevance and she wants something different leading her to return home. Hannah is still mourning the loss of her mother, Eve. Hannah Maxx, Jackson Briggs and siblings Tommy and Scarlett Vantassel are dealing with losses in their lives and deep regrets for roads not taken. Just seeing a huge house materialize out of nowhere means nothing good is in store for the characters of this tale. Lovecraft and Stephen King? Patrick Delaney's latest tale of horror, “The House That Fell From The Sky.”įour very close friends are drawn together when a mysterious huge house suddenly appears among cataclysmic lightning explosions in small town Winterview, Conn. What would you get if you blended Ray Bradbury, H. ![]() Oblivion Publishing, 564 pages, $17.99 paperback ![]() ![]() Duration: about 12 hours (12:00:40) Publishing date: Unabridged Copyright Year: 2015. ![]() ![]() But when their flirtation is interrupted by a treacherous enemy from the past, Gillaine's secret-and secret desires-could destroy them both. For Gillaine is now Lady Kiasidira, holy icon to countless believers, including Mack, a man who inspires feelings in her that are far from saintly. But he can't begin to imagine the full extent of it. Gillaine's only hope of survival rests with dangerously seductive Admiral Mack Makarian, who suspects her of being a smuggler-or worse. Now it seems that while she was time-traveling, she was ordained a goddess. The last thing she remembers is her ship being attacked. Lee gratis An Accidental Goddess de Linnea Sinclair Disponible como Audiolibro Prueba gratuita durante 30 días. for two years and all of a sudden after an accidental kiss, Annabeth runs off. ![]() Summary Raheiran Special Forces captain Gillaine Davré has just woken up in some unknown space way station, wondering where the last three hundred years have gone. Annabeth Chase is a Greek demigod, daughter of the goddess Athena and. AN ACCIDENTAL GODDESS is an exciting science fiction fantasy with a delightful dab of romance that readers of all three genres will agree is a clever action-packed conjoining of elements that make for quite a terrific time for the audience regardless of classification preference. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Chaol shot him a look, more amused than warning. "We certainly do not object to that," Ress crowed. "Well, as long as your men don't object to seeing you knocked on your ass." "Do we need to go to the training hall to see if you can back them up?" "Oho!" Ress cried, and Chaol's brows rose higher. "If I recall correctly, you complain about every time I wipe the floor with you when we spar." She straightened as the guards gave hesitant smiles. You moan about the cold floor more than anyone else than I know." ![]() As Celaena's chuckle faded, Chaol looked at her, his brows high. And they respected him, too-always glancing at him for approval, for confirmation, for support. Chaol seemed so comfortable with the men, his body relaxed, eyes alight. "You would be, too, if someone were dragging your naked carcass across the ice-cold floor." He smirked as Ress tried to deny it. He was shrieking like a pig the whole time."Ĭhaol leaned back in his seat, crossing his arms. “And then," Ress was saying, his boyish face set with fiendish delight, "just as he got her into bed, stark naked as the day he was born, her father walked in"- winces and groans came from the guards, even Chaol himself-"and he dragged him out of bed by his feet, took him down the hall, and dumped him down the stairs. ![]() |