#2024reads

[ninsiana0]

Read PALADIN'S HOPE by T. Kingfisher if you love doctor dramas, *buddy-cop narratives, mysterious corpses, secret powers, vegetarians, being trapped in a maze, definitely not kissing your hook-ups, cross-cultural exchanges of knowledge, deadly obstacle courses, pretty men & apples.

*A gnole definitely says ACAB, tho

[jaydedbee]

“ I huff a laugh and roll my eyes. You’re the worst. “You’ll love me someday.” One of my steps falters. Today is that day. Maybe yesterday too. And the day before that. Maybe for a while, in fact. I can’t tell exactly when it started, but I don’t think it will ever stop. ― Brynne Weaver, Butcher & Blackbird so so good

[jaydedbee]

ughh don't make me reread

this is my roman empire.

[stellabellabooks]

Bride by Ali Hazelwood ★★★★★ 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺

“You’re not a problem, Misery. You’re a privilege.”

[hystericalchemicalreaction]

[emmawatsonupdates]

Emma Watson and her dad will be in Singapore in September 2024

Read more at the source

[thelonelybrilliance]

10 Book Recs...

Last night I hit 100 books for my #2024Reads (goal is 120), so in honor of that, here are ten recs:

John Carreyrou, Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup (nonfiction but reads like a thriller)

Claire Keegan, Small Things Like These (tender and haunting and has found a forever place in my heart)

Martha Wells, Network Effect (maybe the pièce de résistance of the Murderbot Series?)

Michael Lewis, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon (sobering. And weird)

Louise Glück, The Seven Ages (one of my favorites)

George Eliot, Daniel Deronda (uneven, but with flashes of greatness)

J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan (better read as a grown-up)

Elizabeth George Speare, The Witch of Blackbird Pond (a classic)

C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (timeless)

Pierce Brown, Light Bringer (but only if you've read the whole series, of course)

[steelbluehome]

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[jdgo51]

Daily Devotion

A Relationship With God

The Lord wants you to discover the freedom, satisfaction, and joy found through a relationship with Him.

December 20, 2024Reading OptionsAAARelated Scripture1 John 4:7-10Romans 5:12Romans 3:23Romans 6:23Deuteronomy 17:1Hebrews 10-11

1 John 4:7-10

Intimate relationships are characterized by a close connection with another person and a commitment to his or her well-being. Acquaintances have superficial information about us, but true friends know our deeper emotions, thoughts, and desires—and God wants to have this kind of relationship with us.

However, human sinfulness made that seem impossible. We all were born with an inherited sin nature (Romans 5:12) and have rebelled against God’s perfect authority (Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23). Neither good works nor moral values can overcome the problem. Thankfully, God’s solution is to change our nature so we can be a part of His family. However, divine justice must still be satisfied, and only a perfect sacrifice can pay for our sins (Deuteronomy 17:1). Throughout history, only one qualified: Jesus, who gave His life so we could have a relationship with the Father.

The Father has done everything necessary for us to be in His family and experience intimacy with Him. Have you entered into a relationship with Him through the saving work of His Son? If not, make today your spiritual birthday by receiving Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. This Christmas season, discover the gifts of freedom, satisfaction, and joy that are found in Him.

Bible in One Year: Hebrews 10-11

Intouch Ministries - 2024

[antoniab93-blog]

Assistant to the villain

#Assistanttothevillain by #HannahNicoleMaehrer was my 79th read of the year, this is another #booktok favourite that I've seen on a tonne of lists and it looked like a fun listen to entertain me on my commute! #2024reads #bookblog #bookreviews

Assistant to the villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer was my 79th read of the year, this is another booktok favourite that I’ve seen on a tonne of lists and it looked like a fun listen to entertain me on my commute. Plot summary attempt Evie is desperate to support her sick father and little sister, so when she finds an injured man in the woods whose being hunted by royal guards, she realises she’s…

[ninsiana0]

Read PALADIN'S FAITH by T. Kingfisher if you love global politics, spies, big brothers, feeling hollow, taking baths, remote locations, mudslides, cults, doggos, feeling safe, running for your life, strike solidarity, gadgets, gods, a good pair of boots & salt.

[jaydedbee]

I love you,” I whisper. “You could throw my entire world into upheaval, and I would still love you. You could keep secrets, run a revolution, frustrate the shit out of me, probably ruin me, and I would still love you. I can’t make it stop. I don’t want to. You’re my gravity. Nothing in my world works without you.” ― Rebecca Yarros, Iron Flame my heart is so full (first book of 2024)

[alanjporterwriter]

Books Read in 2024 #50 - “Napoleon” by Andrew Roberts

This staggering 800 page biography is an unapologetically admiring examination of one of history’s most iconic leaders. A man whose ideas and influence still impact the modern world. A brilliant general on the battle field, an unparalleled administrator, yet also an opportunist with a thirst for power.

The amount of research and material presented here is exceptional, and it presents some fascinating insights into the way that Napoleon functioned, and interacted with those around him.

But at the conclusion I now know a lot more about what Napoleon did, but not I’m not really any clearer on who he was as an individual.

- #books #review #2024reads #biography

[healthandwealthonline]

Demographics of Social Media Users in 2016 - Pew Research Center

Read our research on: Gun Policy | International Conflict | Election 2024Read our research on: Gun Policy | International Conflict | Election 2024Over the past decade, Pew Research Center has documented the wide variety of ways in which Americans use social media to seek out information and interact with others. A majority of Americans now say they get news via social media, and half of the…