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Tropic Moon by Georges Simenon5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() It's set in Gabon, then a territory of French Equatorial Africa, and poses the familiar question: does Africa ruins whites or were they bad beforehand? The main character here, Joseph Timar, is done in by heat and booze and easy sex, but he was surely a terrible person before he ever set foot in Gabon, and of course he's a stand-in for all white colonials. This edition came from Berkley Books in 1958, but the tale was originally published as Coup de lune in 1933. Once again cover art works its intended magic, as we made the choice of reading Georges Simenon's African adventure Tropic Moon solely due to being lured by Charles Copeland's evocative brushwork. ![]() So far I've had malaria, dysentery, dengue, hookworm, and schistosomiasis, but baby, you make it all worth it. ![]()
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Defy series sara b larson5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The longer Alex is held captive with both Rylan and the prince, the more she realizes that she is not the only one who has been keeping dangerous secrets. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her, her fellow guard and friend Rylan, and Prince Damian, taking them through the treacherous wilds of the jungle and deep into enemy territory. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. A lush and gorgeously written debut, packed with action, intrigue, and heart-racing romance.Īlexa Hollen is a fighter. ![]()
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City Beyond Time by John C. Wright5/31/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ll be asking him questions based on that novel, the other two books in the series, and possibly we’ll also touch on other novels which he’s written, like another favorite of mine, Orphans of Chaos, which was a finalist for the Nebula Award in 2005. John has the third novel in his amazing epic saga “Count to a Trillion” out now, The Judge of Ages by Tor/Forge, and I reviewed it elsewhere at this site. I’ve interviewed him in the past, and he is always fun and interesting to talk to, and his enthusiasm for his work, and the genre of science fiction, in general, always shines through. Today, I have the great pleasure and honor to interview the brilliant science fiction/fantasy author, John C. ![]()
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Lawrence pillars of wisdom5/31/2023 ![]() A fascinating blend of autobiography, military history, and adventure story, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a towering literary achievement befitting the man known around the world as Lawrence of Arabia. ![]() He fought alongside future king Emir Faisal and played a crucial role in convincing rival Arab leaders to coordinate their efforts. As a liaison officer for the British Forces in North Africa, Lawrence advised local tribesmen in their rebellion against the Ottoman Turks. Lawrence's masterful account of the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. ![]() Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pillars of Wisdom is T.E. The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T.E. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Her mindset-altering essays are interwoven with conversations and insights from other feminist thinkers, including Audre Lorde, Joan Morgan, Cara Page, Sonya Renee Taylor, and Alexis Pauline Gumbs. ![]() ![]() Drawing on the black feminist tradition, she challenges us to rethink the ground rules of activism. How do we make social justice the most pleasurable human experience? How can we awaken within ourselves desires that make it impossible to settle for anything less than a fulfilling life? Author and editor adrienne maree brown finds the answer in something she calls "pleasure activism," a politics of healing and happiness that explodes the dour myth that changing the world is just another form of work. ![]() |