5/22/2023 0 Comments Isaac asimov i robot book![]() ![]() It was a bold new era of evolution that would open up enormous possibilities-and unforeseen risks. With these Three Laws of Robotics, humanity embarked on perhaps its greatest adventure: the invention of the first positronic man. They mustn't harm a human being, they must obey human orders, and they must protect their own existence.but only so long as that doesn't violate rules one and two. ![]() Filled with unforgettable characters, mind-bending speculation, and nonstop action, I, Robot is a powerful reading experience from one of the master storytellers of our time. ![]() Isaac Asimov's I, Robot launches readers on an adventure into a not-so-distant future where man and machine, struggle to redefinelife, love, and consciousness-and where the stakes are nothing less than survival. ![]()
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5/21/2023 0 Comments Maybe someday series![]() ![]() This has been the year of Colleen Hoover for me. It has now been updated to include the newest publications in the series.** My Expectations/Why I Picked it Up: **This post was originally published as a Series Review of the first few of the series. Source & Format: Public Library–eBook (#1-1.5) Scribd–Audiobook (#2) Point of View: First Person, Alternating (#1) Single (#1.5), Multiple (#2) Genre: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Music Maybe Not is a companion novella with different characters as the leads but read AFTER Maybe Someday! SERIESous’ Top Picks: Favourite Author, 2015 Favourite Read ![]() They soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.Ī passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance, Maybe Someday will immerse readers in Sydney’s tumultuous world from the very first page. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore, either. She can’t take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. Soon, Sydney finds herself captivated by her mysterious and attractive neighbor, Ridge. ![]() But everything changes when she discovers that Hunter is cheating on her-and she’s forced to decide what her next move should be. Synopsis for Maybe Someday (from Goodreads):Īt twenty-two years old, Sydney is enjoying a great life: She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments A Serving of Love by Andrew Grey![]() ![]() Andrew Grey is one of my go to authors when I want a satisfying read without too much emotional strain. I liked this series and this story was no exception. I was glad Kevin found his “MacDreamy Hotness” and that he and Angus worked so well together, yet they were still not perfect. It was this mystery and the bit of character growth that kept me interested because the romance was pretty much established right off the bat and was mostly solid throughout the entire story. The author kept the story moving by keeping me wondering about the identity and motivation of the bad guy. This was another cute but fast romance interspersed with a bit of mystery and characters who needed healing and growth. Story Rating: 4 of 5 Stars Narration Rating: 3 of 5 Stars Overall Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars Story Review: Round and Round continued the trend of this series. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Stolen Child by Laurie Gough![]() ![]() ^ Barclay, Jennifer and Logan, Amy (contributors) (2003).Wanderlust: Real-Life Tales of Adventure and Romance. "Book review: Mother's gripping story about son's OCD will move you to tears". ![]() A number of her stories have been anthologized in various literary travel books, including 's Wanderlust: Real-Life Tales of Adventure and Romance AWOL: Tales for Travel-Inspired Minds Sand in My Bra and Other Misadventures: Funny Women Write from the Road Hyenas Laughed at Me and Now I Know Why: The Best of Travel Humor and Misadventure and A Woman's Passion for Travel: True Stories of World Wanderlust. She is the author of numerous travel articles. and was silver medal winner of ForeWord Magazine's Travel Book of the Year in the US. ![]() Kite Strings of the Southern Cross was shortlisted for the Thomas Cook Travel Book Award, in the U.K. She is the author of Stolen Child: A Mother's Journey to Rescue Her Son from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, published in 2016 Kiss the Sunset Pig: An American Road-trip with Exotic Detours, published in 2006 with Penguin, and Kite Strings of the Southern Cross: A Woman's Travel Odyssey, (published in Canada as Island of the Human Heart). Laurie Gough is an American-Canadian author of memoirs and a freelance writer. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Henry huggins series books![]() And so, the Klickitat Street gang was born! She based her funny stories on her own neighborhood experiences and the sort of children she knew. When a young boy asked her, "Where are the books about kids like us?" she remembered her teacher's encouragement and was inspired to write the books she'd longed to read but couldn't find when she was younger. Before long, her school librarian was saying that she should write children's books when she grew up. But by third grade, after spending much time in her public library in Portland, Oregon, she found her skills had greatly improved. As a child, she struggled with reading and writing. ![]() ![]() Beverly Cleary is one of America's most beloved authors. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Medair by Andrea K. Höst![]() ![]() If not, just read it for the beautifully crafted prose. Whose side should she be on? What is she really running from? From the Aurealis Awards judges' report: "You can read Silence of Medair for its strong, conflicted heroine, its playful subversion of fantasy tropes, or its deep, detailed analysis of the nature of racism. The story centers on Medair and the difficult choices she has to make and how along the way she finds love. The story flows well and you don't want to put the book down once started. It combines the two books The Silence of Medair and Voice of the Lost in one. With the skirmishes of war beginning, and hunters in near pursuit, it is her conscience Medair cannot escape. Medair is another great book by Andrea K. Her war is already lost, but she carries weapons which could change the course of new battles. ![]() But no matter how Medair wishes to hide from the consequences of her failure, there are those who will not allow her the luxury of denying the present. When friend and enemy have become the same thing, what use are the weapons Medair planned to use to protect her Empire? There is no magic, no artefact, no enchanted trinket which can undo the past. ![]() Medair an Rynstar returned too late to drive back the Ibisian invasion. The complete epic fantasy "Medair" duology, containing the Aurealis Awards finalist "The Silence of Medair" and the heart-rending conclusion "Voice of the Lost". ![]() ![]() ![]() The international prestige he had won for Tang China was so high that the states of Central and North Asia honored him with the title of “Heavenly Khan.” Although his father founded the dynasty, it was his reign that laid the groundwork for a brilliant empire that was to endure for centuries. This historical fiction is based on the true story of Li Shimin (also known as Tang Taizong), the greatest sovereign in Chinese history. As emperor he encouraged critical suggestions by his court officials, which he often adopted, and lent support to the religions of his day, notably, Buddhism, Daoism, and Christianity. In the process of vanquishing his enemies on the battlefield, he proved himself to be a great military genius. About 30 years younger than Muhammad, he grew up in a world of devastating upheaval that tore China asunder and was thrust into the role of a military commander in his father’s rebel army while still a teenager. This historical fiction is based on the true story of Li Shimin (also known as Tang Taizong), the greatest sovereign in Chinese history. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Author day of the jackal![]() “Shepherded by novelist and showrunner Ronan Bennett and Carnival, this action-packed high-stakes drama is sure to be an edge-of-your-seat adventure for Peacock audiences. Frederick Forsyth (Author of The Day of the Jackal) Videos Add a comment Frederick Forsyth Born in Ashford, Kent, England, The United Kingdom AugWebsite Genre Thriller, Suspense, Crime edit data Frederick Forsyth, CBE is an English author and occasional political commentator. “We’re excited to adapt this internationally recognized classic into an updated, timely, political thriller,” said Lisa Katz, president, scripted content at NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Forsyth will serve as consulting producer, and Christopher Hall as producer. ![]() Neame and Nigel Marchant will serve as executive producers on the show for Carnival Films. “We’ll retain the pan-European setting and play to the strengths of episodic television in this fast-paced, intelligent international thriller with the story of an assassin and the race to stop him still at the heart of the action.” “It is an exciting prospect to work with Ronan Bennett and Brian Kirk on this contemporary cat-and-mouse thriller inspired by Frederick Forsyth’s respected novel and the much admired and remembered Fred Zinnemann movie,” said Gareth Neame, executive producer at Carnival Films. ![]() NBCUniversal Global Distribution will handle international sales of the series. on Peacock, the streaming service of Comcast’s NBCUniversal, and on Comcast’s European pay TV giant Sky in the U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Production will start in the summer. The series will then become available in the U.S. ![]() ![]() ![]() This drove weyrleaders to seriously consider how they would live with dragons after the Ninth Pass when Thread was no longer a threat. In turn, the dragonriders were often resentful of what they deemed a lack of respect towards them. This was known to cause resentment among those doing the tithing, especially at times when Thread was not falling. The arrangement of donations to the weyrs was called "tithing". However, the great beasts required a good deal of maintenance and food, to the degree of requiring a large part of Pernese infrastructure - especially cattle farming - to be centered around their upkeep. ![]() ![]() ![]() Later genetic manipulation by Ping's granddaughter, Wind Blossom, also resulted in the watch-whers, which were ungainly, nocturnal creatures who bore a slight resemblance to dragons.Īs the primary line of defense against the Thread, dragons were a requirement for the survival and prosperity of humans and all other forms of land life on Pern. The dragons were named after their resemblance to Western dragons from the legends of old Earth. Geneticist Kitti Ping Yung designed the dragons by manipulating the genetic code of the indigenous fire lizards that had been acquired as pets by the colonists. 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