![]() But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.” THE COMFORT BOOK is Haig’s life raft: it’s a collection of notes, lists, and stories written over a span of several years that originally served as gentle reminders to Haig’s future self that things are not always as dark as they may seem. Incorporating a diverse array of sources from across the world, history, science, and his own experiences, Haig offers warmth and reassurance, reminding us to slow down and appreciate the beauty and unpredictability of existence. The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, a book which is no less than a comforting hug from a loved one. ![]() ![]() “It is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learnt while we are at our lowest. Packed to the brim with bits of wisdom, coziness, and reassurance that joy and. The new uplifting book from Matt Haig, the New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library, for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of a little encouragement. One thing can be said for certain about The Comfort Book by the wildly popular English author Matt Haig it lives up to its name. ![]()
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![]() And I think it's because, as a child who moved around a lot, I had a family where home was the family more than it was the place that we lived. You know that's actually something you'll find in my work, sort of off and on throughout the years. And so she reaches for a different life and a great deal of the novel is her struggling to break free of those initial beliefs about herself and her coming into a different kind of selfhood. And she does this based on a reading of The Age of Innocence, because she's a bit of a bookworm. ![]() The start of the novel is her basically making a decision to break out of the life that has been prescribed for her. And she's been told most of her life that she's just not good enough for various and sundry reasons. ![]() Well, you know, one thing that I wanted to sort of explore with Elsa was this idea of how much of our identity and our opinion of ourselves is formed when we are young, based on how our family feels about us and the things that our families say about us.Īnd so Elsa has grown up kind of an odd duck in a wealthy, important family in a very small Texas town. Highlights of the interview with Kristin Hannah ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only will you meet new friends (usually from all over the world), but you’ll also have a chance to unplug from your normal routine and life. Yoga retreats are an investment in the most valuable thing of all: YOURSELF.Īfter leading retreats around the world for 9 years, I can say with certainty that the yoga retreats ( especially if you choose the right one for you) can certainly be life changing events. Sure, you might not receive a certificate after, or obtain extra education hours, which makes the investment a little less clear. The thing is, yoga retreats are investments, too. So, if you’re going to spend thousands of dollars, why not get credentials for it, right? This way, it feels more like an investment, rather than just spending. Let’s just be straight up about it: retreats and YTTs are pricey. ![]() I mean, you actually NEED to do the course before you can start on that career path, after all. And, OF COURSE this is the move if you’re planning on actually BECOMING a teacher. I get it, in some ways it completely makes sense to choose to invest in a program that will give you a tangible outcome (ie: a certificate of completion). ![]() Most people who are looking to deepen their practice tend to gravitate towards YTTs instead of yoga retreats. ![]() ![]() ![]() High intensity workouts for lagree & pilatesīecause of a knee injury low sped up sza - xxtristanxo.ħ05. As Feil notes in FEARLESS VULGARITY: 'Overlooking humor in Jackie Susann's work negates the core of her queer, feminist agency and the complicated delights her bestsellers furnished.' The first two chapters examine VALLEY OF THE DOLLS and THE LOVE MACHINE, the latter being Susann's only novel with a happy ending. Do what makes YOU feel good□♂️ stay tuned for more #myhealthjourney #mindbodysoul #movementismedicine #longterminvesting #loveyourself❤️ #pilates #lagree #lagreefitness #loveyourbody #focusonyourself #bodytransformation #pilatesbody". Jackie is a prophet of pop culture.'' Her most ardent fans include people who fondly remember their first squint-reading by flashlight of the 442 pages of ''Valley of the Dolls. I feel energized, strong & feminine without stressing my body out. The British novelist Jackie Collins wrote thick, steamy, devourable books that, in the 1970s and 80s, enthralled millions while threatening to topple their bedside tables. TikTok video from Susanne "The methods I work with make ME feel so good❤️ I can connect more with my mind body & soul. Do what makes YOU feel good□♂️ stay tuned for more #myhealthjourney #mindbodysoul #movementismedicine #longterminvesting #loveyourself❤️ #pilates #lagree #lagreefitness #loveyourbody #focusonyourself #bodytransformation #pilatesbodyĩ6.7K Likes, 230 Comments. I feel energized, strong & feminine without stressing my body out. ![]() ![]() ![]() The methods I work with make ME feel so good❤️ I can connect more with my mind body & soul. ![]() ![]() ![]() She panicked upon realizing that there weren't many available jobs for opera singers (she was a coloratura - the really loud, high-pitched sopranos), she enrolled at Nova Southeastern University Law School, where she earned her J.D. Alex attended a performing arts high school program, similar to that portrayed in her book, Diva, then majored in vocal performance at the University of Miami where she graduated with a bachelor of music in 1988. ![]() So she read a lot and tried to write a novel but never finished because she had no idea what to write about. At twelve, her family moved to Miami, Florida, where she had a really hard time making friends, due to congenital shyness and a really bad haircut. She received her first rejection letter (from Highlights magazine) at eight. ![]() She learned to read at three and wanted to be a writer at five. Alex Flinn was born in Glen Cove, New York and grew up in both Syosset, New York, and Miami, Florida. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sean keeps trying to get to Allie but she tells him she slept with someone. Dean's old coach comes back into his life he ends up having to coach some kids and he really loves doing it. So they end up hanging out and drinking to much and having crazy sex but Allie is ashamed and Dean can't get Allie out of his head so they agree to hook up. Review- Dean is a playboy he sleeps with a lot of girls and after the night when Allie breaks up for Sean for good she ends up going over to hide over at the apartment which she walks in on Dean having almost sex with two girls. Dean is in full-on pursuit, but when life-rocking changes strike, he starts to wonder if maybe it’s time to stop focusing on scoring…and shoot for love For one night, the feisty blonde rocked his entire world-and now she wants to be friends? Nope. Girls, grades, girls, recognition, girls…he’s a ladies man, all right, and he’s yet to meet a woman who’s immune to his charms. It’ll take more than flashy moves to win her overĭean always gets what he wants. ![]() Just once, though, because even if her future is uncertain, it sure as heck won’t include the king of one-night stands. Wild rebound sex is definitely not the solution to her problems, but gorgeous hockey star Dean Di-Laurentis is impossible to resist. To make matters worse, she’s nursing a broken heart thanks to the end of her longtime relationship. With graduation looming, she still doesn’t have the first clue about what she's going to do after college. ![]() He knows how to score, on and off the iceĪllie Hayes is in crisis mode. ![]() ![]() ![]() Bee poop nearly caused a Cold War confrontation Honeybees also signal an imminent attack by making a chilling warning noise.ģ. It is also the first clear-cut example of honey bees using a tool in nature.” ![]() “It marks the first report of honey bees of any species foraging for materials that are not derived from plants or water-based fluids. “Fecal spotting stands out as extraordinary for several reasons,” the study said. Researchers, who published their findings in late 2020, call it “fecal spotting.” The study team believe the poop repels the predatory hornets (which are similar to murder hornets) from the nest by reducing time hornets spend attempting to breach the nest. ![]() To ward off such attacks, the bees have been observed collecting fresh animal feces and smearing it around the entrance to their hive. ![]() In particular, the voracious hornet species Vespa soror is capable of obliterating the hive within hours. Honeybees in Vietnam and other parts of Asia are threatened by predatory species of giant hornet that attack bee colonies, killing the adults defending the nest and preying on the young bees. If another bee bumps into a dancing bee, she will go off to inspect the site, and if she likes it, she, too, will waggle. The better the site, the longer and harder the bee dances. When a honeybee scouts out and inspects a new nest, it uses a waggle dance to advertise and debate its merits. Courtesy Heather Broccard Bellīees learn waggle dance moves with a little help from their coworkers Image of a honey bee waggle dancing (bee in center). ![]() ![]() As the early Elric stories reflect Moorcock’s youthful struggles with various political, social, and personal issues, this novel reflects, perhaps not for the good, the concerns and the style of the later, older Moorcock. ![]() The Revenge of the Rose - This, so far, is the latest novel written by Moorcock for his Elric series. Theleb Kàarna kills Myshella, and provides still another reason for Elric to kill him. Erekosë wryly laments that he wishes the Eternal Champions could face a “small problem, a domestic problem” sometime. The third novella in this book is a retelling of an incident in Moorcock’s Corum: The Coming of Chaos where Corum, Elric, and Erekosë team up in a magical union of Eternal Champions to defeat a sorcerer. ![]() ![]() The notion of a Beggar Court that derives its power through a natural aversion to disease and dirt was interesting. Elric meets another lover, Law sorceress Myshella, the Sleeping Sorceress of the title. The Sleeping Sorceress - Another of Elric’s battles with Theleb Kàarna. “He was working through many of his questions at the same time I was working through mine.” Elric remains Moorcock’s favorite character because “ Introduction” - Detail of fantasy influences on Moorcock and the circumstances that early Elric stories were written under. Raw Feed (1999): Elric: The Stealer of Souls, Michael Moorock, 1962, 1998. The Michael Moorcock series continues while I’m off … well, not off writing up new reviews. ![]() ![]() ![]() This isn’t really a collection of stories about suburbia, it is much more than that. So when I say that you don’t have to have lived in suburbia to fully appreciate a series of stories written by a man who grew up in suburbia, you can trust me. I hated living so far away from everything (which wasn’t much of anything), and was envious of my best friend, who could walk from school to his house in the suburbs. Eric studies, 2007, pencil, 25 x 25cm Eric leaves, 2007, pencil, 25 x 25cm Eric (2010) is a separate edition of the story that originally appeared in Tales from Outer Suburbia (2008), about a foreign exchange student who comes to live with a typical suburban family. When I was young I lived in a large house on the outskirts of a small town. The Lost Thing is my favourite picture book as one whole story, but Tales from Outer Suburbia as a collection of picture books, as a whole made of many parts, is my absolute favourite on its own level. With fifteen short stories/ picture books (picture shorts?), Tales from Outer Suburbia is on a completely different scale than anything else I have ever read. But if I’m going to be honest, that’s because I don’t consider Tales from Outer Suburbia (2008) to be just one picture book. Tales from Outer Suburbia is an engaging collection of short stories that brings imaginative and quirky adventures to an otherwise dull suburbia. If I had to say which picture book is my favourite of all picture books, I would have to say The Lost Thing. – Shaun Tan, from “The Water Buffalo” in Tales from Outer Suburbia And every time we’d said exactly the same thing – ‘How did he know?’” ![]() “whenever we had followed his pointy hoof we’d always been surprised, relieved, and delighted at what we’d found. ![]() ![]() ![]() Finding Jessica Lambert by Clare Ashton.All should be readable as standalones, however, unless noted otherwise.Īdditionally, please be advised that this is more of a database than a rec list I have not read most of these titles, and strongly advocate reading reviews for potential triggers etc. Please note that as is common with Romance, many of these books are in a series with recurring characters. A small percentage of each purchased using this link earns money for the site, so please use these if you’re so inclined! *Beginning of a romantic ARC in a series but not resolved in this book alone ![]() T/NB/GQ = MC and/or LI identifies as transgender, non-binary, and/or genderqueer Find LGBTQIAP+ Romances by trope, archetype, and/or theme here! All Romances are adult and contemporary unless otherwise listed.ī/P notes MC and/or LI identifies as bisexual or pansexualĪ/D/Aro = MC and/or LI identifies on the asexual spectrum, as demisexual, or as aromantic ![]() |