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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#81

To do:

Book of the month
Over a cup of coffee
Quote of the month
Bookaholic contest of the month

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#82

And the mountains echoed
by Khaled Hosseini

Afghanistan, 1952. Abdullah and his sister Pari live with their father and stepmother in the small village of Shadbagh. Their father, Saboor, is constantly in search of work and they struggle together through poverty and brutal winters. To Adbullah, Pari, as beautiful and sweet-natured as the fairy for which she was named, is everything. More like a parent than a brother, Abdullah will do anything for her, even trading his only pair of shoes for a feather for her treasured collection. Each night they sleep together in their cot, their skulls touching, their limbs tangled.

One day the siblings journey across the desert to Kabul with their father. Pari and Abdullah have no sense of the fate that awaits them there, for the event which unfolds will tear their lives apart; sometimes a finger must be cut to save the hand.

** * ** *

This Author has the ability to captivate and transport the heart and soul through time and space. Yes, because he managed to fill the pages of life and feeling, to tell stories of pain and suffering but also of hope and redemption. The story spans six decades of Afghan history (1949-2010), from the reign of Zahir Shah, Russian occupation, since the proclamation of the Islamic Republic attack on the Twin Tower.
Similarly, the fate of the two brothers Pari and Abdullah opens the door to a tumultuous whirlwind of stories and characters.

Through the evocative power of words, the author builds unforgettable characters. Among all I particularly loved Nabi, chauffeur and faithful servant, haunted by the specter of guilt that goes through with his long existence much of the novel.

"And the Mountains Echoed" talks about choices and suffering, sin and loneliness, mistakes and regrets, but above all there is about love. Love declined in all its nuances, love that generates suffering and sacrifice, love that cheats and hurts, love that gives joy and hope.

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#83

A great writer is capable of engaging the reader right from the opening sentence. In each Newsletter, we will share with you readers aphorisms or sentences deserving special attention!

"If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all."

by Oscar Wilde

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.."

Conversations with Wlliam Styron by William Styron

"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge."

A games of thrones by George R.R. Martin

" Books are like mirrors: if a fool looks in, you cannot expect a genius to look out."

by J.K. Rowling

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#84

Originally posted by: DUGGUlicious

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#85

'Alphabetic Order Books'.

Type your favorite book name by Alphabetic Order

The name of the Author is optional!

The articles "a", "an" & "the" are not counted as part of the title

After Z we will start again.

Hope you all enjoy this game!

Regards
Parm/Appy/Deba

[DUGGUlicious, -Koeli_Appy-; debasree04]

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#86

What kind of reader are you?

Omnivorous or specialist in your favorite genre? Do you love the triumph of imagination or do you prefer the story based on real life? Do you think the most important thing is "what" you write, or"how" you write it?

Through a few simple questions, in this section we will know each other better from time to time!

The second Bookaholic

to sit on this hot seat

is none other than

IF Most Wanted Person
😆😆😆
Yep guys, you guesssed it right!
She is

-Koeli_Appy-

_ _____

1) A Book you couldn't finish?

Miles High (Air Series#2) by R.K. Lilly *face palm. [caution: Adult Read]

2) Series or Stand alone's?

Depends actually. It's tough to choose but ya if i have to choose i would prefer standalone.

3) Favourite Genre?

Rom-Com or Romance with HEA which is heavily emotional.

4) Funniest Book?

I dont remember atm. But ya See Jane Score by Richel Gibson is all i remember atm.

5) Character who you liked first then hated?

I dont like books which has inconsistent characters. So i guess I will pass this. I havent come across any such book.

6) Alpha that you would like to date?

Oh there are so many... *giggles Alex from Annie's Song, Alex from Kiss An Angel, Hudson from Fixed Series, Miles from Ugly Love. All brooding men from Mills and Boons :v and ofcourse CTG from FSOG ☺️.

7) Book that you wouldn't save in a fire?

I dont remember the name of that book but i am definately not going to save that from fire if i ever had a paperback of that book. I was do depressed for two consecutive days

8). Literary tea party. You are allowed 7 guests, who do you invite? (characters, authors...)

CoHo, Miles Archer, Ryles, Julia James, Christian Grey, Elena from FSOG and Hudson

9) A book everyone should read at least once.

Annies Song, Driven(+18), Fixed Series, Kiss and Angel, Resisting Temptation(+18) You Loved Me Series.

10) What are you reading right now?

Monster in his eyes (+18)

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 10 years ago

#87

We may begin start working for Oct NL 😃

Avalanche suggested giving Wattpad suggestion!
Basically it's a site where member can share and read stories!
It's feels like Fanfic section...can we cover it or we will break rules?🤔

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 9 years ago

#88

Hellooo ladies,

we totally missed October month NL due to our personal hectic life schedule! But we are coming back in Nov with a new addition in the team.

Let's welcome together ..BlackSwan.. aka Titli to our team😃

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Koeli

@Koeli

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Posted: 9 years ago

#89

Guys we can do november...

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Dark Charm

@WildestDreams

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Posted: 9 years ago

#90

To add in bookshelf:

- Mystery
-SciFi
-Comedy
-Autobiography

I can add Comedy-Mystery!
SciFi and Autobiography are def not my genre! Anybody of you reads them? if yes, leave a sugg!