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"Antithesis" Chapter 5

"Antithesis" Chapter 6

Kennedy Odindo reviews Scarlet Ibis James' short story collection, "Scarlet Yearnings: Stories of Love and Desire."

The review describes "Scarlet Yearnings" as a powerful and thought-provoking collection of short stories that delve into the complexities of love, desire, and the human experience. The reviewer's positive assessment, highlighted themes and stylistic praise suggest that this collection is worth exploring for readers seeking emotionally resonant and relatable narratives.

This is a NotebookLM AI-generated analysis of the review, which can be found on Reedsy Discovery: https://reedsy.com/discovery/book/scarlet-yearnings-stories-of-love-and-desire-scarlet-ibis-james#review.

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by James Rollins (Author)
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The third and penultimate book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread.

What will they risk to save the world?

With the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looming ever closer, Nyx and her allies must venture into the eternally sunblasted lands to search for an ancient weapon buried untold millennia ago. All the while, enemies close upon her flanks, and a greater danger lurks ahead. For beneath a desert turned to glass, hidden from the scorching heat, life thrives―both wondrous and monstrous. But a more fearsome menace lies even deeper, where an ancient army has been seeded to protect a secret from any who dare seek it out.

Yet, can Nyx truly trust those at her side? Or even herself? For while her gifts grow ever stronger, so does the danger of losing herself to a dark madness. Worst yet, the same afflicts Bashaliia, her winged and bonded brother.

Elsewhere, a looming war explodes across the Crown, forging new alliances and greater enmities, as lands around the globe are drawn into fiery conflict. Prince Kanthe―now consort to the newly crowned Empress of the Southern Klashe―recognizes a hard truth: to save the world, he must destroy all that he once loved.

Beyond such struggles, a new cunning peril smolders at the heart of a kingdom. Hidden in the Shrivenkeep of the Iflelen, an ancient bronze weapon has been awoken. Fed by blood, fueled by hatred, it has only one purpose: to end all life on Urth.

But in this goal, will Nyx prove to be its ally or foe?

A Dragon of Black Glass: A Moonfall Saga [3]

A brief chat with Jill Valentine, author of 'High Heels and Low Blows' on the sidelines of the 2024 Manly Writers' Festival 

Manly WF 2024: Jill Valentine - High Heels and Low Blows

Sometimes a holiday can change your life… 

 Welcome to the Lake Island Hotel, on a small island in the centre of beautiful Derwentwater, offering an escape from it all like no other destination. With a 360-degree view of the hills, and the water lapping at your feet on the private shore, you can’t help but be enchanted.

Anna bought the hotel with her husband five years ago, and has lovingly transformed it from a near-ruin to a must-visit luxury destination, with its seven stylish rooms and a sister restaurant to the renowned Hesta.

The guests who come here to unwind see only the stunning views and the five-star service – but behind the scenes are the team who work hard to make relaxing seem easy. On an island this small, it’s inevitable that tempers will fray, hearts will break, romances will bloom – and above all, if you think you’ve got a secret, it won’t stay that way for long…

The Hotel at the Heart of the Lakes, By Ellie Wood, Read by Emma Swan

'Kathy Biggs reminds me of Alan Bennett… she walks the fine line between humour and utter sadness in a way that is very rare' JAN NEWTON

When you're feeling lost at sea, what will it take to guide you home? 

 Grace lives with her father Jack on their crumbling family farm in Wales. Jack, who has dementia, lost his son Michael in a tragic accident at sea many years ago. Each night he is soothed by an old recording of the shipping forecast, lulled to sleep by the belief that Michael is safe.

And while he sleeps, Grace wonders how she ended up back here, caring for her father rather than living her own life.

One day, a young woman turns up on their farm, claiming to be Michael’s daughter. But how can this be, seeing as he died before she was born?

United by this shared flicker of hope, the unlikely trio embark on a journey from the Welsh valleys to Whitby, which will change all their lives forever…

Attention All Shipping, By Kathy Biggs, Read by Kate Jarman and Nico Mirallegro

'Such a fresh, smart, original debut' Beth O'Leary

'The best romcom I've ever read!' Emily Slapper
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 With the warmth and charm of Bridget Jones and a main character as unforgettable as Eleanor Oliphant, this is an irresistible debut about a young woman navigating love, friendship and happiness in a world that doesn’t think like she does.

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Pearl O’Reilly is twenty-seven (nearly twenty-eight). She likes salmon pink, the number three and going to the pub with her best friend Una the same night each week. Thanks to her OCD, her other routines – from counting her way downstairs to obsessively washing her hands – pose more of a problem.

But that’s all about to change. Because it’s time for Pearl to say to hell with it – starting with the gorgeous naked man in her bed this morning…

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Readers (and your favourite authors!) are LOVING To Hell With It:
‘Moving, funny, and totally satisfying, I loved this book’ Katie Fforde, author of From London With Love

'Funny, empathetic and engaging. Loved it!' Sunday Times bestseller Sally Page, author of The Secrets of Flowers

'Now and then, a character carves our a permanent place in my heart. Step forward Pearl' Claire Alexander, author of Meredith, Alone

‘This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This debut by Claire Frances is a rollercoaster of relatable quirks, raw emotions, and laugh out loud moments that’ll steal your heart faster than Pearl counts her way down the stairs.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I LOVED this book! […] Frances had me laughing and then almost crying, particularly nearer to the end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely adored Pearl! She is messy, flawed scattered and so real I can imagine sitting down for a cup of tea with her.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘If you’re looking for a read that’s both entertaining and insightful, add this one to your list. I promise you won’t regret it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An absolute rollercoaster of chaos, charm, and unexpected heart! From the first page, I was hooked on its witty dialogue, laugh-out-loud moments, and the kind of chemistry that sizzles off the page. Claire Frances has delivered a story that’s wickedly fun and impossible to put down! Can’t wait to see what she writes next!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fabulous debut!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was my first five-star read of 2025, and I absolutely devoured this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘To Hell With It is a wonderfully honest and uplifting tale about love, friendship, and finding happiness in a world that doesn’t always understand you.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely adored Pearl! She is messy, flawed scattered and so real I can imagine sitting down for a cup of tea with her.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is just gorgeous.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

To Hell With It, By Claire Frances, Read by Avena Mansergh-Wallace

On sale June 17th, 2025

A “raw, tensely plotted, profound high-wire act of a book” (Téa Obreht) on the intricacies of marriage, class, and race, and just how far one man will go to protect his family—and himself.

Sharif is a good person. He knows that he is good because he’s aware of the privilege that he holds as a white man. He knows he is good because he chose to be a social worker at a nonprofit in Brooklyn, scraping by in New York City. And he knows he is good because his wife, Adjoua, a progressive Black novelist, has always said so.

But Sharif’s goodness doesn’t protect him and Adjoua against bad luck. In an emergency, when they must find a new home for their beloved, unruly, giant dog before the imminent birth of their immunocompromised daughter, a desperate Sharif leaves Judy in the care of Emmanuel, an undocumented Haitian immigrant Sharif met through his social services nonprofit.

When Emmanuel agrees to take the dog, it is only a momentary relief. What begins as a dispute between the young couple and Emmanuel's teenage son soon draws both families into a maelstrom of unpredictable conflict. As tempers flare into a public uproar, escalating to social media and taken up by law enforcement, the cracks in Sharif and Adjoua’s marriage are exposed and they’re forced to question everything they thought about race, empathy, and if Sharif was ever good in the first place. Immersive and propulsive, The Uproar is the book we need to understand the moment we live in now.

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The Uproar By Karim Dimechkie, Read By Justin Price (Audiobook Excerpt)

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