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The Museum of Things Left Behind  by Seni Glaister get it  here BOOK SUMMARY FIND YOURSELF IN VALLEROSA, A PLACE LOST IN TIME Vallerosa is every tourist’s dream – a tiny, picturesque country surrounded by lush valleys and verdant mountains; a place sheltered from modern life and the rampant march of capitalism. But in isolation, the locals have grown cranky, unfulfilled and disaffected. Until one day an unlikely visitor arrives. Will she be the agent of change and rejuvenation this broken idyll is crying out for? Full of wisdom, humour and light, The Museum of Things Left Behind is a heart-warming fable for our times that asks us to consider what we have lost and what we have gained in modern life. A book about bureaucracy, religion and the people that really get things done, it is above all else a hymn to the inconstancy of time and the pivotal importance of a good cup of tea.   BOOK REVIEW 4 stars The Museum of Things Left Behind was a book I went in with...

Remember to Forget by Jwyan C. Johnson get it  here BOOK SUMMARY After a Hollywood crime occurs in a small town, pressure sets in nationwide for answers. And detectives rely on their only lead: a teenage girl who saw the whole thing. The only obstacle is Dedra herself. Retrograde Amnesia has locked her out of how own answers from her own memory. But with a medical remedy to unlock it all, detectives suffer the additional mystery of her parents refusing to give consent. And Dedra must play detective herself to find the real reason why. With her hidden yearbook, and her tricky little sister, it’s an unfamiliar race down memory lane with lots of traffic, and shortcuts of insistence from sidekicks to pranksters to worse. But as justice becomes impatient, and family demands loyalty, Dedra faces a memorable dilemma: should she move past the past, explore it fully, or ‘remember to forget.’ Table of Contents “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything” – Mark ...

The Inspirational Travel Quotes Book  by Aventuras De Viaje get it here BOOK SUMMARY  160+ Original Travel and Inspirational Quotes in Color Love Travel? Need Some Inspiration? Perhaps Some Motivation? Here are Over 160 Inspiring Quotes for Travel and Motivation With Professional Full Color Background Photos (if your device allows it) Great to Inspire Your Next Adventure, Get You Through the Workday, or Both Get Your Quotes on Inspiration and Travel Today   BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS A collection of quotes that not only inspire you to travel but also inspire you to make your life worth it. This is a quick book that could be read and finished in one sitting but I suggest thinking and reflecting on it. There were many quotes that spoke to my heart and reminded me of my own personal experiences, some with travel, some with daily life. The quotes are all from one person, which I did not expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the wise quotes and I enjoyed it very...

I'm definitely late for this but I'd still like to do it anyway. The month of October was a busy month. I participated in Inktober, an Instagram challenge as well as decided that I wanted to post twice a week. Half of these decisions were a mistake and I could barely keep up. I stopped Inktober halfway (okay, maybe even before the halfway mark) and I slowly lost interest in finishing the Instagram challenge too. In regards of posting twice a week, I only read four books this month due to the overwhelming amount of college work I had to do. 1.  The Son (Eddie Creighton, #1)  by Aaron Meizius A fast-paced crime novel with a very likable protagonist. Eddie Creighton is a FBI analyst with a photographic memory who was suddenly summoned to aid in an investigation. They are looking for a serial killer who has no clear pattern and a weird personal interest in Eddie. Throughout the whole story, I could imagine it as if I was watching an episode of NCIS. You would lo...

The Hate U Give by  Angie Thomas get it  here BOOK SUMMARY Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. BOOK REVIEW 5 STARS "That's the hate they give us, baby, a system designed against us. That's Thug Life."    ...

The Son by Aaron Meizius get it  here BOOK SUMMARY Eddie Creighton is a young FBI analyst in Tampa, working in a maze of cubicles until he receives a summons from a senior agent in Denver. In an instant, he is pulled into an investigation far above his pay grade, searching for a serial killer with no discernible pattern and a strange personal interest in Eddie. As the case unfolds and the body count rises, Eddie must track down the killer and determine what their personal connection is before it's too late. BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS *A free eBook version of this book was given in exchange for an honest review.* Immediately after reading the first chapter, I already knew that I would love this book. It is definitely an easy read, one that you can read to pass time yet get invested in the storyline. Eddie Creighton is a brilliant analyst with photographic memory and an incredible brain that happens to even think of the wildest things. When I was first introduced to Eddie,...

The World is a Dark and Lovely Place by Carol Chu Mei Yin get it  here BOOK SUMMARY A poetry chapbook that describes nature, the fear of drowning, friendship, love and loss in a world that is at times dark but beautiful. My writings here are heavily influenced by the classic language of Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost for I am a fan of theirs but the words are entirely my own.  BOOK REVIEW 3.5 STARS A collection of poems that shares about highs and lows of life.  Carol has a way with words that makes you think deeply about this life that we live. There were poems that dealt with loss, missing someone, faith and love - many different aspects that makes us, us.  I believe that if anyone were to write a good poem, it must be poured out from the deepest part of the heart. It is very evident in the writing here. It was raw and intimate, telling of the griefs and the little things that we don't often pay attention to. It's great to read a poem an...