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Save:"Melt for You" by J.T. Geissinger is a contemporary romance novel in the 'Slow Burn' series that follows the story of Joellen Bixby, a shy and insecure woman who has a crush on her married boss, Michael Maddox. When Cameron McGregor, a charming athlete, becomes Joellen's neighbor, he offers to help her win over her crush. However, as they spend time together, Cameron starts falling for Joellen, complicating their relationship dynamics. explores themes of self-confidence, body image, and self-discovery, with a writing style that combines humor, emotion, and a slow-burn romance.
I’m fat. As much as I hate to admit it, the point was driven home with brutal clarity by Granny Gums when she saw me at Thanksgiving and said with a cackle, “Looks like somebody already ate the turkey... - #2
Save:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a humorous science fiction novel by Douglas Adams that follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, a mild-mannered Earthling who is saved from the destruction of Earth by his alien friend Ford Prefect. Together, they embark on a journey through space and time, encountering eccentric characters like Zaphod Beeblebrox and Marvin the Paranoid Android. The book is known for its quirky, whimsical writing style, filled with absurdity, satire, and philosophical musings on the meaning of life.
The plot revolves around Arthur and Ford's escapades as they hitchhike across the galaxy, facing bizarre situations and navigating through the absurdities of the universe. Adams' narrative style is conversational and comically bizarre, blending elements of science fiction with absurdist humor to create a unique and entertaining reading experience that challenges traditional storytelling conventions.
At eight o’clock on Thursday morning Arthur didn’t feel very good. He woke up blearily, got up, wandered blearily round his room, opened a window, saw a bulldozer, found his slippers, and stomped off ... - #3
Save:'Slow Horses' by Mick Herron is the first installment in the 'Slough House' series, introducing readers to a group of MI5 misfits banished to Slough House after falling out of favor with the main office. Led by the unconventional and sharp-witted boss Jackson Lamb, the slow horses find themselves entangled in a complex case involving British Nazis, corruption within British intelligence services, and a high-stakes rescue mission. As the story unfolds, the characters' intricate backgrounds, dark humor, and unexpected twists keep readers engaged, offering a fresh and character-driven take on the British spy genre.
The plot of 'Slow Horses' revolves around the slow horses at Slough House, former MI5 agents relegated to mundane tasks and hoping for a chance at redemption. When a young Pakistani man is kidnapped by right-wing extremists, the slow horses, under Jackson Lamb's leadership, must navigate through internal politics, betrayal, and a race against time to save the hostage. The narrative unfolds with a mix of dark humor, compelling character development, and intricate plot twists, setting the stage for a gripping and entertaining spy thriller.
Let us be clear about this much at least: Slough House is not in Slough, nor is it a house. Its front door lurks in a dusty recess between commercial premises in the Borough of Finsbury, a stone’s thr...
