LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE FLAME MUST BURN by Beena Khan
GENRE: Romance, Young Adult
PUBLISHED: Sep. 22, 2020
WORDS: 39,400
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781005248499

The hottest summer brings the first flames of love. Love is dangerous. It collides with culture, and culture is defied with rebellion. She's foreign. He's North-American. From a traditional Middle Eastern family, Cyrah is a young foreign-exchange student studying abroad in a summer program of the small-town. She wasn't supposed to fall in love with someone from another culture.

This is the story two young individuals whose chance meeting, grows into something special. It tells the tale of love between a local boy and a foreigner, set in a small college town over a summer. The young woman tries to avoid his advances, but an unexpected incident brings them together creating a bond that may or may not stand the test of time.

RATING: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

MONEYBALL 
GENRE: Drama, Biography, Inspirational 
STARRING: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman
RUN TIME: 2hrs 13min
RELEASED: September 23rd, 2011

This movie is an account of the Oakland Athletics baseball team's 2002 season and their general manager Billy Beane's attempts to assemble a competitive team.In the film, Beane (Brad Pitt) and assistant GM Peter Brand (Jonah Hill), faced with the franchise's limited budget for players, build a team of undervalued talent by taking a sophisticated sabermetric approach to scouting and analyzing players.

This is the story of a man who realizing his unfortunate situation, takes a bold and unusual step to make the best out of it realizing something important in the process. The movie features great performances by the actors (for turning a seemingly bad combination of economics and baseball into a gem), lovely screenplay, intriguing storyline and great dialogs. The almost absence of field plays gives the film a more complete and universal reach.

RATING: 9/10

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

FORAGER by Peter R Stone
GENRE: Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic 
PUBLISHED: Feb. 23, 2014
WORDS: 78,870
LANGUAGE: Australian English
ISBN: 9781311214126

The dull drudgery of twenty-year-old Ethan Jones’ life is shattered when he rescues a mysterious Japanese girl from the degenerate, savage Skel, while out foraging in post-apocalyptic Melbourne’s ruins. The girl goes on to break the town's rigid conventions in her attempts to get to know him, risking the dire wrath of the town’s paramilitary Custodians.

This book follows the life of a young man after a year amnesia. The story takes place in a post apocalyptic near future, set in the ruins of Melbourne. The young man must navigate a strictly rigid society, while trying to remember the missing time period, deal with his unique but misunderstood abilities and falling in love with a young woman who is a stranger but feels familiar.

Rating: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE  BOOK  OF DEACON,  Volume 1By Joseph R. Lallo
Genre: Fantasy
Published: Feb. 2, 2010
Words: 149,390
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452402604

The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo. The find will change her life, sending her on an adventure of soldiers and rebels, wizards and warriors, and beasts both noble and monstrous. Each step will bring her closer to the truth of her potential, of the war, and of the fate of her world.

This book has it all, Wizard in tower and hundred-year war, underground fighters, utopian school, evil kings, ghost soldiers, dragons, Mermaid, the fairy and Foxman. Also the book does not look well edited and pointless and redundant lines features prominently. However when you get over the clutter and mindless chatter, this book make for an exciting read that leaves you wanting more.

Rating: 7/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

THE BIG SICK 
GENRE:Drama, Romance, Comedy 
STARRING: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Adeel Akhtar, and Anupam Ker. 
RUN TIME: 2hrs 
RELEASED: June 23rd, 2017

 Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.

This movie is a true story of two individuals who fall in love despite being from different cultures. They face a host of challenges and must make sacrifices to keep their love. The movie explores the role of love and family in a racially diverse environment. A lovely movie with good actors and acting.

RATING: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE OLD BALMAIN HOUSE by Graham Wilson
GENRE: Inspirational 
PUBLISHED: Oct. 5, 2011
WORDS: 67,360
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9780987197115

This is the story of Sophie, a small girl who lived in Sydney more than 100 years ago. She vanished with her best friend after school and was never seen again. It is also a story of 5 generations of a Balmain family and of their lives in early Sydney. Set around Sydney harbour, it also tells the story of the places and people who lived there.

This is the story of the lives of a family across several generations. It explores the joys and sorrows experienced through the struggle to create a better life. A lovely book

RATING: 7/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 YES DAY
GENRE: Comedy, Family 
STARRING: Jennifer Garner, Édgar Ramírez, and Jenna Ortega.
RUN TIME: 1hr 26min
RELEASED: March 12, 2021

Always feeling like they have to say NO to their kids and co-workers, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a YES DAY -- where for 24 hours the kids make the rules. Little did they know that they'd be going on a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles, that would bring the family closer to each other than ever before.

In a bid to encourage their children's educational pursuit, two parents decide to give them an unusual reward for excellence. When the objectives are met, the children will get to be the adults for a day and make the rules. Things however do not go as planned and it would require them to be a united family to make it to the end of the day intact. A simple smooth comedy for the family. 

RATING: 6/10

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ORACLE'S LEGACY: CHILDREN OF 
 SUN (Book 1) by R. B. Holbrook
GENRE: Sci Fi, Adventure
PUBLISHED: Oct. 24, 2010
WORDS: 122,830
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781452349725

The Oracle, leader of a secret civilization known as the Structure, is dying. As the Structure tips deep into darkness, a new leader is needed to prevent conflict among the Houses from escalating. Ollie could be the key to finding the next leader, but her family comes first. However, as power hungry factions hunt for Ollie, she will do whatever it takes to protect her loved ones.

This novel is the story of a heroine caught in the game of political intrigues and suspense. The book starts out in chaos with so many characters fleetingly introduced and an ambiguous plot, but it slowly builds up, narrowing down the character list and giving the reader an idea of the story. The story ends on a strong note. An interesting but slightly confusing read.

RATING: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

LEMONADE MOUTH
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Starring: Bridgit Mendler, Adam Hicks, Naomi Scott, Hayley Kiyoko and Blake Michael.
Run Time: 1hr 33min
Released: April 15th, 2011

The movie tells the story of five high school students who meet in detention and form a band to stand up for their beliefs and to overcome their individual and collective struggles.

This movie is actually great (something that can not be said of most Disney movies). Lovely acting, great chemistry between the actors, a straight forward plot and awesome music makes this movie one of the best Disney movies ever ( from their arsenal of recycled plots of course). Aside from the clichéd, cheesy plot of the movie and bad editing, this movie is worth a watch.

Rating: 7/10

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

SAD LOVE STORY By Ajagbe Ayodeji David

Published : DailyPress PLC

This book tells the story of Oluwatimileyin Turner, an average man who was at the lowest point in his life, he met Faridah.

Faridah was the only daughter of a proud and arrogant billionaire father. Faridah accepted Timmy’s proposal and gave him her love. But when her father’s business partner got to know about their relationship, he tried all possible means to separate them. Did he succeed in breaking them apart?

This novel is a classic Rich girl in love with a poor boy tale to the dismay of the girl's father. Throw in a rival who won't take no for an answer and you have a thrilling tale. Though at about 70 pages, it is too brief with little or rushed plots and leaves the readers not getting full satisfaction from the book 

Rating: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

HACKSAW RIDGE
GENRE: Drama, Biography, Historical 
STARRING: Andrew Garfield,Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey, Teresa Palmer, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths, and Vince Vaughn.
RUN TIME: 2hrs 19min
RELEASED: November 4th, 2016

 The film focuses on the World War II experiences of Desmond Doss, an American pacifist combat medic who, as a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, refused to carry or use a weapon or firearm of any kind. Doss became the first conscientious objector to be awarded the Medal of Honor, for service above and beyond the call of duty during the Battle of Okinawa.

This movie is a tale of courage, determination and faithfulness to one's believes in the face of adversity. While remaining partially sincere to true story, the addition of extraordinary battle scenes, great acting, a perfect dose of violence, impeccable camera shots and angles and the use of natural lighting makes this movie a head above the rest in war movies circles.

Rating: 9/10

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ADRIAN'S EAGLES By Angela White

GENRE: Fantasy, Apocalypse

PUBLISHED: April 14, 2020

WORDS: 192,090

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781945927638

Three months after the nuclear war that turned America into an apocalyptic wasteland, Safe Haven has made it from California to South Dakota. Adrian now has six of the seven gifted people sent to ensure the survival of their country. However, not everyone can handle Adrian’s version of safety—including some of his closest people.

A chronicle of a group of people headed by a man who is more than it seems, and who have survived the nuclear apocalypse and are wandering the wasteland that is America in search of a safe haven to rebuild civilization while dealing with risks from forces from outside and within. This book has an amazing plot with well defined characters.

RATING: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: BOOK REVIEW

RUN by Patti Larsen
GENRE: Thriller
PUBLISHED: Aug. 18, 2011
WORDS: 50,930
LANGUAGE: English
ISBN: 9781466193239

Sixteen-year-old Reid thinks life is back to normal. His sister Lucy pulls herself together and cuts him free from a year of foster care. She promises to take care of him, that her new boss and her new life are what they both needed to start again. Until Reid is taken in the middle of the night, dumped in a wild stretch of forest far from home with no idea why he is there. Lost and afraid, he learns to run from the hunters who prowl the darkness, their only pleasure chasing down kids like him. And killing them.

A fast paced reel of a young man kidnapped in the middle of the night and dropped in a living nightmare. The story follows his constant race against time alongside other victims as they fight for survival against savage and vicious creatures hell bent on their distraction. An hair-raising thriller.

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: BOOK REVIEW

ALMOST  HUMAN By E.J. Mara
Genre: Adventure, Romance
Published: July 14, 2020
Words: 224,310
Language: English
ISBN: 9781005810214

Sixteen-year-old Lanie Russell has a secret crush on her best friend, Randall. But she doesn't realize Randall has secrets of his own. First of all, his name is not Randall, it's Silvryn. And even more importantly, he's not quite human.

A teen drama that examines an awkward love situation. Falling in love with your best friend, whom you have known for years and finding out he is a walking lie but still not able to get him out of your mind. This book throws all manner of stumbling blocks to the budding love, making for a captivating read.

Rating: 8/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 OVERCOMER 
GENRE: Drama, Sports 
STARRING: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Jack Sterner, Cameron Arnett, Aryn Wright-Thompson
RUN TIME: 2hr
RELEASED: August 23rd, 2019 

A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.

When the lifeblood of a small town dries up forcing families to leave, a high school basketball coach hopes of glory starts to seem unlikely. He is drafted to coach an unfamiliar sport with only one health challenged player, a young girl. With the help of his wife, and the young girl estranged father, the coach will turn a disadvantaged athlete into a winner. A highly inspirational movie. 

RATING: 8/10 

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 MOXIE 
GENRE: Drama, Comedy 
STARRING: Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nico Hiraga, Sydney Park, Josephine Langford, Clark Gregg, Ike Barinholtz, Poehler, and Marcia Gay Harden.
RUN TIME: 1hr 51min
RELEASED: March 3, 2021

Fed up with the sexist and toxic status quo at her high school, a shy 16-year-old finds inspiration from her mother's rebellious past and anonymously publishes a zine that sparks a school-wide, coming-of-rage

This movie tells the story of a young girl forced out of her comfort zone due to the arrival of a new student, opening her eyes to the rot in the school. Gaining confidence from her mother's rebellious past, she releases an underground publication that sparks a much needed revolution to the school hierarchical system. A movie about modern feminism and issues women face in society. 

RATING: 7/10 

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FUN FRIDAY: BOOK REVIEW

THE LAST ORPHANS by N.W. Harris

GENRE: Thriller

PUBLISHED: Oct. 18, 2014

WORDS: 64,190

LANGUAGE: English

ISBN: 9781634220118

One horrifying day will change the life of sixteen-year-old Shane Tucker and every other kid in the world. In  a span of mere hours, the entire adult population is decimated, leaving their children behind to fend for themselves and deal with the horrific aftermath of the freak occurrence. As one of the newly made elders in his small town, Shane finds himself taking on the role of caretaker for a large group of juvenile survivors. 

This is the story of a group of teenagers left behind after the entire adult population of the world suddenly dies in bizarre ways. A young man must step up to the leadership plate putting aside his grief and guide a rag-tag group to find answers and solutions while the world around them burn. A thrilling adventure.

RATING: 8/10

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

 RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN 
GENRE: Action, Adventure 
STARRING: Dwayne Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, Alexander Ludwig, Ciarán Hinds and Carla Gugino. 
RUN TIME: 1hr 38min 
RELEASED: March 13th, 2009

A Las Vegas cabbie enlists the help of a UFO expert to protect two siblings with paranormal powers from the clutches of an organization that wants to use the kids for their nefarious plans. 

This movie revolves around two teenagers who are in fact aliens, who land on earth to retrieve results of experiments performed by their parents in order to save their planet from extinction. However there are forces whose intent are not so noble. The teenagers must ensure that their mission is successful and with the help of a cab driver and a disgraced scientist evade enemies at every turn. A thrilling movie for all ages. 

RATING: 8/10 

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LOVE WEDNESDAY: MOVIE REVIEW

THE PROPOSAL
GENRE: Comedy, Romance, Drama
STARRING: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White, Mary Steenburgen, and Craig T. Nelson.
RUN TIME: 1hr 38min
RELEASED: June 19th, 2009

 The plot centers on a Canadian executive who learns that she may face deportation from the U.S. because of her expired visa. Determined to retain her position as editor-in-chief of a publishing house, she convinces her assistant to temporarily act as her fiancé.

A lovely movie about two people who don't like each other end up falling in love under unusual circumstances. The plot is quite recycled, so very little surprise to be found, but the writers spiced it up with good dialogs. The cast did a superb job with the script. All in all this movie is sweet and funny.

RATING: 7/10

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INSPIRATION TUESDAY:MOVIE REVIEW

THE GREAT DEBATERS

GENRE: Drama, Biography

STARRING: Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Nate Parker, Jurnee Smollett, Denzel Whitaker...

RUN TIME: 2hr 6min
RELEASED: December 25th, 2007 

This movie revolves around the efforts of debate coach Melvin B. Tolson (Denzel Washington) at Wiley College, a historically black college related to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (now The United Methodist Church), to place his team on equal footing with whites in the American South during the 1930s, when Jim Crow laws were common and lynch mobs were a fear for blacks. The fictional Wiley team eventually succeeds to the point where they are able to debate Harvard University.

This movie is the story of brave individuals who rise up against a backdrop of racism and prejudice using the power of the mind.
The film has a perfect cast, awesome cinematography and a great plot. The movie is quite clichéd with the underdog getting the best of their adversary but still a great movie.

RATING: 9/10

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NEW RELEASE MONDAY: TV SERIES REVIEW

 TRIBES OF EUROPA
GENRE: Drama, Sci-Fi, Adventure 
STARRING: Henriette Confurius , Oliver Masucci , David Ali Rashed , Emilio Sakraya, Melika Foroutan , Alain Blazevic 
RUN TIME: 50min
RELEASED: February 19, 2021
SEASONS: 1 (6 episodes) 

In the wake of a mysterious global disaster, war rages between the Tribes that have emerged from the wreckage of Europe. Three siblings from the peaceful Origine tribe are separated and forced to forge their own paths.

Set in 2074, after a global catastrophe causes Europe to fracture into dystopian warring tribal kingdoms who vie for dominance over the other states. This series follows the adventures of three siblings as they get caught up in the conflict when they come into possession of a mysterious cube. An decent series with good acting, cinematography and a partially predictable plot. This series is originally in German with English subtitles. 

RATING: 7/10 

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