I'm looking for really good engaging books about the bible. Not necessarily books that seek to disprove or have any aim, more like something that describes and explains in a historical context. Thank you!
I am trying to get into reading again. But I don’t know how to find books that I’ll find appealing Everytime I walk into the library or bookstore it feels overwhelming.
Just read girl with a dragon tattoo. Did not find it that enjoyable saw the mystery coming from a mile away. And not into the whole cyberpunk feminist thing. I’m halfway through the hobbit and it’s just boring for me.
I’m a guy in my 20s and just want something to keep me invested
Idk how to find a good book please help.
Have a little bit of everything in here, not sure what to start with!
I want to read something but ı dont want to think hard just something fun and keep me reading until ı finish it.And what ı read so far: ı loved the six of crows series ı didnt read much ı read poppy war series, the folk of the air and both of them didnt satisfied me. A stage set for villains was also very good tough
I've been thinking how I might be able to read a few hundred books in this life.
That includes the ones that haven't been written.
I already have a queue of 500 books out of which I might only get to read 10% or so.
It makes me sad.
Have you ever looked at a book and said - it seems tempting but I'll never read it?
The title explains it, I just finished Dog Soldiers by Robert Stone and I loved the vibe. I have read tree of smoke by Dennis Johnson, and Libra by Don Delillo, I’m currently reading Days of Rage by Brian Burrough and Kill anything that moves by Nick Turse. I find that time in Americas history so interesting and I can’t get enough of it. I also love the CIA and other Alphabet agencies story lines.
I’m open to anything that fits that description fiction or nonfiction, the war doesn’t even have to make an appearance. Thanks in advance!
would be super grateful for suggestions on intoxicating books that I can't put down, some such books include 7 husbands of evelyn hugo, palace of illusions, agatha christie's-murder on the orient express, dan brown novels and flawed- so genre would be fast-paced/intriguing romcom and mystery books i suppose
Some of my favorites:
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini
Tall Oakes - Chris Whitaker
I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
Honorable mentions:
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail - Cheryl Strayed
The Shining - Stephen King
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson (Don’t judge lol)
Looking for something emotional, gripping, shocking, & hauntingly beautiful. Something that will keep me thinking about the book long after the read :)
Thank you all!! 💜
A question from the author's side. I'm writing narrative non-fiction, web format. The stories are short, so each paragraph aims to add a detail to push the plot.
With that in mind as a reader, would you find content warnings a sign of care or smth that ruins the experience?
*in this particular case, the story is smoothly divided into sections and only one of them feels rather sensitive, so I don't really want a warning for the whole text.
Middle-ground suggestions on the warning reformulation are also welcomed :)
It was very emotional. What can I read next? Has anyone read this book?
I needed an enormous emotional break after reading Sophie’s Choice l, so now I’m 5 chapters into Dungeon Crawler Carl. I needed something fun!
I haven't read in months and don't know what I should ease myself back in with. I've read some of these, but most are unread tbrs.
shelves organized by YA, graphic novels, middle grade & kids, nonfiction, and adult fiction.
thanks in advance 🙂↕️
The Apostle Paul stated at the end of 1 Thessalonians 5:27;
>"I charge you in the name of the Lord to read this letter to all the brothers and sisters.”
Summary: "1 Thessalonians is a letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Thessalonica, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith amid persecution. Paul commends their love and faith, instructs them on holy living, and reassures them about the return of Christ, urging them to remain vigilant and hopeful for His coming."
Genre and Style: 1 Thessalonians is an epistle, characterized by its personal tone, pastoral care, and doctrinal teaching. It combines thanksgiving, exhortation, and instruction on the end times." - biblehub
"Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12
"The Romans Road to salvation is a method based on the biblical principles found in the New Testament book of Romans to explain how a person can come to faith in Jesus Christ. Shared with millions of people around the world, the Romans Road explains why we need salvation, how God provided salvation, how we can receive salvation, and the results of salvation.” What is the Romans Road to salvation? | GotQuestions.org
More bible prophecy being fulfilled and resources for growing in faith and encouragement is in previous posts, if interested.
i need help finding another read about a mentally ill woman either in a psych ward or leading up to one or just her on her own.
i loved these books :
girl interrupted
promising young women
prozac nation
bell jar
my year of rest and relaxation
a room of one's own
blue sisters coco mellors
midnight library (i loved nora so much)
the woman destroyed
i'll eat when im dead
sharp objects
The Guest by Nikki Smith
The resort of their dreams.
A destination to die for...
WELCOME TO PARADISE!
Enjoying a holiday at the luxurious Asana Fushi Resort sounds like a great idea! But for the Hamilton family, this dream holiday soon turns into the trip from hell.
The story begins with the Hamilton family arriving at the Asana Fushi Resort in the Maldives to enjoy their holiday. As the story progresses, you’ll see how secrets can destroy lives and how lies can create even more discomfort in relationships.
Initially, you might feel that the story is a little slow, but gradually, it picks up the pace and becomes more interesting.
I liked the fact that the chapters are short, which makes the book easy to read. You get a taste of romance, deception, betrayal, and suspense throughout the story.
Amazing storyline!
However, I didn’t really like the ending. I feel it could have been much more suspenseful and thrilling. The book also felt a little lengthy at times. If it had wrapped up a little earlier, the ending might have had a stronger impact.
My Rating: 6.5/10
Finally finished these six books and now I’m at that dangerous stage where I want to order a completely new stack before I even decide what to read next 😭I have been getting more serious about reading especially books related to cinema filmmaking storytelling psychology and understanding how artists think and work I’m trying to build a proper personal library rather than just randomly buying books that look interesting
But I don’t just want cinema or filmmaking books I want books that genuinely help me understand the things a filmmaker needs beyond technical knowledge which is human nature, psychology, emotions, relationships, conflict, morality, philosophy, culture, society, human behavior, and the way people see and experience the world I feel like filmmaking books can teach you a lot about the technical side of filmmaking but you also need to understand people and life if you want to create meaningful characters and stories
I’m also very interested in fiction because I feel like reading stories from different perspectives can teach you things about character human behavior emotions and storytelling that a purely technical filmmaking book cannot so I’m looking for your opinions and recommendations for my next stash if you had to pick a batch of around 5 to 10 books for me to order next what would you recommend?
They don’t all have to be about filmmaking either I’m open to fiction, philosophy, psychology, cinema, biographies, criticism, and many more genre basically anything you think is genuinely worth reading
What should I order next?👀📚
West Heart Kill — Dann McDorman
Never Let Me Go — Kazuo Ishiguro
Notes from a Dead House — Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Grapes of Wrath — John Steinbeck
Black Chalk — Christopher J. Yates
Girl, Interrupted — Susanna Kaysen
The Ski Trip — Emmanuel Carrère
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone — Benjamin Stevenson
i’m looking for something that actually makes you want to keep reading instead of checking how many pages are left. what book had you hooked like that?
Which book do you never get tired of recommending again and again?