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Kindred

Author: Octavia E. Butler Title: Kindred Publication Date: 1979 (original), 2003 (anniversary edition) Number of Pages: 264 Genre: Science Fiction, African-American Literature Geographical Setting: Lo… more →

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The Help by Kathryn Stockett

browserscorner wrote 2 days ago:   Title: The Help Author: Kathryn Stockett Call #: STO This book will definitely be made into a … more →

Tags: General Fiction, Recommended by Betty

The Best Way of Writing a Compelling Opening Chapter — 4 comments

Idrees wrote 6 days ago: “Help!” someone cried out. “Get me out of this! My leg’s fractured! Is anyone there? Help!” “Who was … more →

Tags: writing, first chapter, Best way, Dialogue

The Dirty Girls Social Club

madelinesolien wrote 1 week ago: Author:  Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez Title:  The Dirty Girls Social Club Genre:  Latina, Women’s Fiction … more →

Tags: character centered, conversational, CANDID, multiple plot lines, Contemporary, Multiple Points of View, Engaging, Urban, accessible

Kindred

arwickboldt wrote 1 week ago: Author: Octavia E. Butler Title: Kindred Publication Date: 1979 (original), 2003 (anniversary editio … more →

Tags: African-American, Science Fiction, Chilling, closely observed, densely written, description of slave life in antebellum time period, detailed setting, Direct, Dramatic

The Five People You Meet in Heaven

kschoenbeck wrote 1 week ago: Author: Mitch Albom Title: The Five People You Meet in Heaven Genre: Inspirational Publication Date: … more →

Tags: insprational, thought provoking, Flashbacks, vivid, Engaging, Unhurried, deliberate, Thoughtful, Insightful

The Kid

bartlaur wrote 1 week ago: Author: Dan Savage Title: The Kid: What Happened When My Boyfriend and I Decided To Go Get Pregnant, … more →

Tags: accessible, character centered, Discrimination, Family, Fast paced, Funny, Humorous, Intriguing, Introspective

The Secret Life of Bees

bookworm8586 wrote 3 weeks ago: Author: Sue Monk Kidd Title: The Secret Life of Bees Genre: Women’s Lives and Relationships Publicat … more →

Tags: Women's Lives, character centered, thought provoking, Tragic, historical details, Dramatic, strong secondary (characters, Engaging, deliberate

Tips For Creating Powerful Headlines That Sell

crayill wrote 3 weeks ago: You have mere seconds to capture a prospect’s attention. One of the single most powerful tools you h … more →

Tags: Copywriting, Sells, Tips, writing, Headlines, Emotions

A Blessed Event

bklvrmom09 wrote 3 weeks ago: Title: A Blessed Event Author: Jean Reynolds Page Publication Date: 2004 Number of Pages: 352 Genre: … more →

Tags: Women's Lives, intimate, Suspense, sympathetic, melodramatic, hopeful, Mysterious, powerful, Heartbreaking

I, Robot

bak8382 wrote 1 month ago: Author: Isaac Asimov Title: I, Robot Genre: Science Fiction Publication Date: 1977, c1950 Number of … more →

Tags: Science Fiction, thought provoking, Flashbacks, plot-centered, Journalistic, Jargon, Engrossing, Plot twists, concise

The Body Farm

kschoenbeck wrote 1 month ago: Author: Patricia Cornwell Title: The Body Farm Genre: Mystery/Thriller Publication Date: 1994 Number … more →

Tags: Mystery, character centered, INVESTIGATIVE, Suspenseful, Dramatic, detailed, vivid, Fast paced, series characters

A Grave Talent

ryanmarg730 wrote 1 month ago: Title: A Grave Talent Author: Laurie R. King Publication Date: 1993 Number of Pages: 342 Genre: Myst … more →

Tags: Mystery, GLBTQ, character centered, CANDID, INVESTIGATIVE, Suspenseful, Dramatic, detailed, Action-Oriented

The Namesake

madelinesolien wrote 1 month ago: Author: Jhumpa Lahiri Title: The Namesake Genre: Literary Fiction Publication Date: September 16, 20 … more →

Tags: character centered, layered, Multiple Points of View, strong secondary (characters, deliberate, Thoughtful, Introspective

Why You Should Write a Compelling Opening Chapter — 1 comment

Idrees wrote 1 month ago: Of all the novels I’ve read, I (and you) prefer those who have a compelling opening chapter. The cha … more →

Tags: writing, first chapter, opening chapter

Handle with Care

madelinesolien wrote 1 month ago: Handle With Care Author: Jodi Picoult Title: Handle With Care Genre: Audio Book, Literary Fiction, W … more →

Tags: character centered, layered, multiple plot lines, plot-centered, Dramatic, vivid, Complex!, Fast paced, Plot twists

Water for Elephants

bookworm8586 wrote 1 month ago: Author: Sara Gruen Title: Water for Elephants Genre: Bestsellers, Fiction Publication Date: 2006 Num … more →

Tags: Tragic, historical details, Dramatic, detailed, vivid, Romantic, adventurous, Emotional, Traveling Circus

Tales of Terror (Unabridged) by Edgar Allen Poe

bookblog763 wrote 1 month ago: Author: Edgar Allen Poe, narrated by Jack Foreman                   Title: “Tales of Terror” Unabrid … more →

Tags: audio book, Horror, Suspenseful, Chilling, measured plot, patient

Me Talk Pretty One Day

bookworm8586 wrote 1 month ago: Author: David Sedaris Title: Me Talk Pretty One Day Genre: Audio Book, Creative non-fiction Publicat … more →

Tags: thought provoking, CANDID, Tragic, Contemporary, Engaging, Witty, Quirky, Humorous

V for Vendetta

R. Johnson wrote 1 month ago: Author: Alan Moore & David Lloyd Title: V for Vendetta Genre: Graphic Novel Publication Date: 19 … more →

Tags: graphic novel, Cinematic, Bleak, Violent, dark, Engaging, Urban, Dystopian, Open Ended


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