During delicate negotiations with an aggressive race called the Sindareen, Deanna Troi mysteriously falls ill and dies, and Commander Riker sets out on a journey across time to bring her back to life.
My Thoughts
the problem with trying to do book reviews is I have always been a voracious reader. And while I have met books I didn’t care for those too can make reviews. this book felt like I was revisiting old friends as it was several years after watching the show discovered it. If you enjoyed sttng I recommend this book. the characters were on point. and it feels like it fills in Deanna and rikers story.
okay I have always been a voracious reader…and I am also easily distracted. I try to set up a goal for book reading of at least half an hour a day – which can be a good amount of time considering that I am quite a fast reader. the problem is that no one else will ever understand the half hour is my mind focused on the book.
that being said … I realized something earlier. in any given day I will read a dozen news articles and perhaps half as many stories that are sent to me for publication or put up on A03…(no I will not ever reveal my tags) so I spend still quite a bit of time reading even if I don’t go through books as often as I used to.
It’s fairly frustrating as I used to go to the library and get 20 books for 2 weeks and easily return them on time. I have always loved reading. And now I am finding myself changing what I am reading to shorter pieces. Not by choice but by the way people around me are. I am no longer left alone with my books for hours on end.
oh. and my son bought me a new book for my upcoming birthday. So now I have to find time to enjoy it. It looks like it will be a wonderful read.
Discover the Brilliant Verse of The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson’s poetry is a profound exploration of life, nature, love, death, and the human spirit. The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson gathers the entirety of her remarkable work, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of America’s greatest and most enigmatic poets.
A Poet of Depth and Mystery
Dickinson’s unique voice and innovative style broke the conventions of her time, blending vivid imagery, stark honesty, and contemplative introspection. Her poems, often brief yet deeply evocative, delve into universal themes with an unparalleled emotional intensity. From her musings on immortality to her observations of the natural world, Dickinson’s poetry resonates with timeless beauty and insight.
Key Themes in Dickinson’s Poetry:
Nature: The beauty, mystery, and symbolism of the natural world.
Life and Death: Profound reflections on mortality, grief, and the afterlife.
Love and Loss: The complexities of human relationships and emotional longing.
Faith and Doubt: An exploration of spirituality and existential questions.
Individuality: A celebration of self-expression and the inner life.
A Timeless Legacy
The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson offers a comprehensive collection of her extraordinary work, showcasing the genius of a poet who continues to inspire readers with her bold imagination and profound truths. This collection is a treasure for poetry lovers and anyone seeking to connect with the beauty of the written word.
My Thoughts
My introduction to poetry was this book, followed by Edgar Allen Poe. Her poetry is still one of my favorites.
The classic novel that introduced the Deryni and launched Katherine Kurtz’s career.
In the land of Gwynedd, the Haldanes have long ruled and have long kept a dangerous secret: there are those of their blood who possess the magical powers of the Deryni. To be Deryni in a land ruled by the all-powerful Church is to be branded an outcast.
But now, young Prince Kelson is about to assume the throne after the mysterious death of his father. He must be told of his magical heritage. For his legacy is being challenged by a woman who does not hesitate to lay full claim to her Deryni powers. And to face her in magical combat, Kelson must learn a lifetime’s worth of magic in a few short days.
If he loses, he dies as his father did. And if he wins, he is King—but all the world will know that he is also Deryni…
My Thoughts
This was the first high fantasy book I had ever gotten my hands on and it created a long time love for the genre. the characters are richly written and the world building is amazing. I honestly could visualize the story.
Meet Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series that “blends the genres of romance, horror and adventure with stunning panache”(Diana Gabaldon).
Laurell K. Hamilton’s bestselling series has captured readers’ wildest imaginations and addicted them to a seductive world where supernatural hungers collide with the desires of the human heart, starring a heroine like no other…
Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: re-animating the dead and killing the undead who take things too far. But when the city’s most powerful vampire asks her to solve a series of vicious slayings, Anita must confront her greatest fear—her undeniable attraction to master vampire Jean-Claude, one of the creatures she is sworn to destroy…
“What The Da Vinci Code did for the religious thriller, the Anita Blake series has done for the vampire novel.”—USA Today
My Thoughts
This one got me hooked on Anita quick and fast. She is a bit of a bad ass. This introduced me to the subgenre of reverse harem and it was a good read. it has a definite place on my physical bookshelf.
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