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In this episode of Shelf Addiction, hosts Tamara and Classy dive into Krysten Ritter's thriller 'Retreat'. They discuss the book's themes of identity theft, psychological suspense, and the complexities of character relationships. Both hosts share their initial impressions, highlighting issues with pacing and character confusion. The conversation explores the unsettling dynamics between characters, particularly focusing on Liz and Isabel, and the role of mental health in the narrative. Ultimately, they conclude that while the book has intriguing elements, the characters are largely unlikable. In this conversation, Tamara and Classy delve into the complexities of relationships, particularly focusing on themes of cheating, identity theft, and the consequences of greed. They discuss the character of Tilly as an unexpected hero, critique clichés in storytelling, and reflect on their reading experience, particularly the audiobook format. The conversation culminates in a discussion about their ratings and recommendations for the book, highlighting their mixed feelings about the narrative and its execution.Ep 531Pick up a copy of RetreatConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks with 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

- Ươm mầm đảng viên trẻ tại Trường Đại học Sao Đỏ.- Phát triển Đảng vùng dân tộc thiểu số, phát huy sức mạnh cộng đồng.- Huyện Nam Giang, tỉnh Quảng Nam nâng cao chất lượng sinh hoạt chi bộ.

durée : 00:18:35 - Les Chemins de la connaissance - par : Claude Mettra, Gilles Lapouge - En 1976, France Culture propose une exploration du Brésil dans "Les Chemins de la connaissance". Avec Claude Mettra, Gilles Lapouge y évoque São Luís, "ville admirable" fondée par les Français en 1612. - invités : Gilles Lapouge Écrivain

In this episode of Shelf Addiction, hosts Tamara and Classy dive into a detailed discussion of Liz Moore's thriller, 'The God of the Woods.' They explore the book's complex characters, themes of family dynamics, gender roles, and the historical context of the narrative. The conversation also touches on exploring sexuality and identity within the story, the author's writing style, and its impact on the reader's experience. The hosts share their personal impressions, critiques, and overall ratings of the book, concluding with reflections on its potential as a visual adaptation. In this episode, Tamara and Classy delve into the intricacies of character development and storytelling styles in the books they discuss. They explore themes of drug addiction, cycles of abuse, and the societal commentary embedded within the narratives. The conversation also touches on the literary dynamics of the characters' relationships and the implications of their actions.Ep 528Pick up a copy of The God in the WoodConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks with 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

The last days before the Great Hunt.Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.“Can the scorpion ever stop being a scorpion? “"Do we get our legally permitted weaponry back?" The bishop still held my hand."Sure. If it makes you feel better.""I would like to meet your people then," he gave my paw one last shake then released me. "Shall we go?""I will have someone take you to your car. I want to briefly meet with the President, of Havenstone, then I'll join you in the garage. We'll drive over to JIKIT and I'll make the introductions. Good enough?""That is acceptable," he nodded."What about you two?" I regarded the nun and the Swiss Super-soldier. The nun remained vigilant, and silent. The Swiss' eyes flickered to his boss before settling back on me."It is what I volunteered for," he stated firmly."Okay. Please never say I didn't give you a chance to take the sane way out. Also, Bishop Nicolö, circumstances have conspired to up my prospective wedding date to January 1st.""That will be more difficult. Why the change?" he remained grim."We are having twins. By March, this will be very visible.""That is, unfortunate," he shook his head."You have no idea," and then a brainstorm. "And I am curious about resurrecting the Order of the Dragon, the Societas Draconistarum." Technically that meant 'Society of the Dragonists' which was more appropriate than the literal Ordo Draconis."Precisely how do you plan to recreate a crusading Christian Order which was the purview of the Hungarian monarchs?" he didn't sound the least skeptical, just curious."I have billions of euros to fund such a thing," I winked. "Of far greater critical importance, I know where I can find the supernatural guidance and spiritual imperative for such an organization.""You are going to produce a dragon?" his eyes grew larger even as he fought down his fear. Good man. He was adaptive. He'd need to be."I never said such a thing. That would make me sound crazy," I smiled broadly. "Besides, when I say 'dragon', you think 'devil' and that's way too pedestrian for where we are going.""I am not a moral relativist.""Neither am I. I'm out to save lives and nurture the drive in the human spirit to reach for freedom, love and liberty. As you might imagine, I'm pretty freaking outnumbered.""I think you are crazy," he re-evaluated things."I just might be. In all honesty, you should back out now. Take your two compadres back to 25 East 39th Street (the Holy See's Permanent Observer Offices to the UN in NYC) and report 'Mission Failure'. You'll most likely live longer," I reasoned."I am not afraid to die," Sister Rafaela Sophia finally voiced an opinion."That's idiotic," I scoffed before the bishop could reprimand her for opening her mouth. "You should be.""My soul is in God's hands," she set her jaw."Does he talk to you?" I countered."His message is clear.""Not what I asked. I asked if he specifically directed you to toss your life fruitlessly away as an object lesson for the reckless, or careless?""This is uncalled for," Nicolö intervened."Nope. I bet you a phone call to my Brother to physically restore your bishopric that there are four people in this room who have murdered in cold blood," I kept eye contact with the nun, "and she's the odd one out. Right Juanita?""Yes, Ishara," Juanita slipped up. Her spycraft, like mine, needed work."You were in the military?" the bishop asked my bodyguard."Was? I am. Right now," she related. "I will be until I die."That earned me looks from the three Catholics."She is loyal," Nicolö nodded slightly toward her, referring to Juanita's declaration."Huh? To me? Nope. She's loyal to my office, which we shan't get into right now. Back to you, Sister Rafaela Sophia. Are you out to be a martyr, or has some saint, or angel, given you a directive the other two seem to be unaware of which causes you to devalue your life?""I am devoted to the One True God, Christ, our Savior," and Juanita snorted, "and the Virgin Mary," the nun stated firmly. "I don't hear voices in my head.""Juanita, that was rude. Apologize to our guest," I kept looking forward."No." Well, fuck you too."Gun," I commanded. I held out my left hand."What? No. I will not give you one of my guns," she resisted."Juanita, give me your primary weapon, or I will ask Pamela to beat you up the moment I depart for the Great Hunt. After yesterday's stunt, you know she will," I threatened. Fair, I was not. She drew a Glock-20 and handed it to me. I went through the routine, dropped the magazine then ejected the round before opening the door.Oh look, there were four SD chicks outside, ready to escort my visitors downstairs. I didn't even need to waste a phone call. It wasn't like the conference room wasn't being monitored."Excuse me," I took a half step out the door then hurled all three items down the hall. Looking back at Juanita. "Go fetch.""Fuck you," she snapped."And insulting her faith was as degrading to both her faith and her as me doing this to you is degrading to you right now," I lectured her. "It is important to her, therefore it is important to me because she is my guest in the same way it is important to me that I let my bodyguard do her job without being a total asshole all the time. Now go get your God-damn weapon," I barked. Off she went. I left the door open."Now Sister Rafaela Sophia, the point of all this is: I don't give a crap if you are willing to die for God. In fact, that makes you less than worthless to me and the team. I want to know if you are willing to put other motherfuckers in the ground so that Bishop Nicolá, or Mathias, might get to keep doing their jobs.""Murder is a sin," she declared."Go home," I sighed while shaking my head."She answers to me, the Church and God, not you, Mr. Nyilas," the bishop stepped forward."Then you can go home too," I shrugged. "I'm not asking for remorseless killers. I'm asking for people willing to kill to get the hard work done and best of all, for people who know the difference.""Everyone on JIKIT is a professional soldier, or killer?" he asked."No, but the ones who aren't don't carry guns and know to get down when things get funky," I bantered."I vouch for her," he insisted. Juanita came running back into the room."Cool beans. I don't know you either.""You apparently know my service history," he volleyed."Yeah. Ten years a foreigner in the service of France, then you went straight into a university which turns out Jesuits," I riposted."What turned your life around?" he evaded. That was okay. I'd gotten what I wanted. I was willing to bet he had read every bit of public information about me and it was rumored the heavy Catholic membership in the FBI had its benefits to the Church as well. Not so much as to give them insight into JIKIT, but,"Someone risked their life for me. It's been pretty much downhill from there," I confessed. It was the truth. After Katrina gave me the life line on Day Two, it had all spiraled to the revelation of my heritage, Dad's death, Summer Camp, the Hamptons, Romania and Aya's kidnapping."A person, a soldier, died saving my life," the bishop empathized. "Her story is similar. She seeks redemption. She is not suicidal. I am staking both our lives on it."Did he mean him and Mathias, or him and me? I wasn't certain. Still, it was good enough for now. I'd gotten a look at their emotional make up, even the relatively quiet Swiss."Very well," I agreed. "I have to go see the President about my new job description. I'll catch up with you at your car." To the SD team leader, "Take them to the garage. I will join the group of you very soon.""Yes Ishara," she nodded. I exited the room, Juanita in tow. Two SD entered. I was gone before the Papal team left. Upstairs we went, with one last chore to discharge. I had to check on Ms. French to be absolutely freaking sure it was Shawnee, because anyone else would spell disaster.{8:30 am, Monday, September 8th. Last day}A Room full of asistants:Well, there it was, the office of the Executive Director to the President, and not 'Executive Assistant', because this was Katrina's final 'fuck you, no, just her final 'fuck you' before the Great Hunt got underway. I shouldn't assume things, dang it!Anyway, according to the gray-haired matron running gatekeeper to the Office of the President, this was where I was supposed to show up. I shot Juanita a worried look. She glanced my way and shrugged, momentarily willing to not give me shit about the past 24 hours because where I was situated would determine how easily she could do her job.In we went. In the suite were three desks, the 'big' desk situated at the far end of the office space and two far more modest ones on either side of the entryway. The room expanded beyond the chokepoint formed by the two closest desks into a cluttered area. The walls were cluttered with inset bookshelves and portraits of women. Facing one another were a loveseat on my left with bookend plush chairs in an 'L' facing and a full sofa on the right. There were end tables at the ends of the sofa and the corners between the loveseat and each chair.As the door opened, I hadn't knock as this was my office, or so it seemed, the occupants, who had all been sitting in quiet conversation in the central section, began reacting. Oh look ~ Constanza! I nearly had a heart attack before I realized there were three other Amazons also in the room. Sadly, none were behind the 'big desk', so I couldn't tell who was in charge. Two of the other three choices weren't too much better. First off,"Ishara," Marilynn Saint John stood to greet me. I'd last seen her when I'd dedicated her grandmother's (Hayden's) spirit to the halls of my ancestors, not hers, after forcing the political crisis leading to Hayden's suicide ~ her taking herself to the cliffs and in doing so, destroying the Amazon Cult of Blood Purity. Marilynne was clearly still bitter with me. Umm, I could still incite passion in women I hadn't slept with, yet, woot?"Cáel," the senior-most and only friendly face in the room spoke next. Thank goodness it was Beyoncé Vincennes, Head of House Hanwasuit and House Ishara ally."Cáel Ishara," the third individual was deferential which I wasn't sure how to take as the last time I'd encountered her, yeah, things hadn't gone well either."Beyoncé," I started off with a smile. From there, I had to figure out, ah, Beyoncé's eyes flickered to Constanza then Sabia. I knew Marilynn, with her young age, had the least seniority, "Constanza, Sabia, Marilynn. How's tricks?"Glum faces by everyone except Beyoncé. I didn't ask about Sabia's particular well-being. It had been months since I'd beaten her into the mats of the Full-blooded gym. She'd attacked Yasmin, the Brazilian Hottie and my Brazilian Jujutsu sparring buddy, and I'd retaliated by ambushed her when she turned her back on us. Besides, she'd been giving me shit before I even could see straight.Constanza was minus her left eye because of her dire insult to me. If she wasn't capable of working, she wouldn't be here. If she appreciated my 'mercy' in sparing her life ~ her insult was worthy of her death ~ Constanza hid it well. I hadn't spared her expecting a change of heart. I hadn't felt words alone warranted anyone's death. I was a big boy and could take a few insults. House Ishara, as represented by me, could care less. These days, my sisters would be less understanding despite them knowing my heart."Constanza Landau of House Jaya and Marilynn Saint John of House Anahit are Assistants to President Shawnee French," Beyoncé eased things along, "so will be working closely with us, at least for the short term. Sabia Noel of House Guabancex, who I now think you know as well, has joined you as the other 'Assistant' to the 'Executive Director to the President', (that would make me an 'adept', but adept at what?), and since two of the three Regents are unfamiliar with the workings of Havenstone proper, Shawnee has asked me to perform in that role."Beyoncé was, or had been, Havenstone HQ's CFO (Chief Financial Officer). From what I was quickly piecing together, she would essentially be making all the day-to-day decisions concerning the running of Havenstone (how the Host made the majority of its money) until the Regents got up to speed.Only Buffy had actual experience with the New York office and, from what she had told me, solely within Executive Services. While ES knew 'who' did what inside Havenstone, they weren't aware precisely how those Amazons got their jobs done. That would have been an impossible task. Katrina could do it, but she knew it was beyond the ability of most of us 'mere mortals'. Since we were currently at war, the Host needed Katrina completely focused on her duties as Chief Spy-mistress, not baby-sitting the adults.Shawnee indeed had much gravitas among the other House Heads. Not only had she risen up to lead a First House, she had performed heroically during the final days of the last Secret War. Afterwards she had moved into the realm of Amazon jurisprudence and mediation. Until yesterday, she had lived in a House Arinniti freehold in Minnesota's Great Lakes region thus her desire for the 'Training Wheels' period.The Regency would not rule through telecommunication (the upper echelons feared being eavesdropped upon beyond the standard Amazon (read: paranoid) levels) and Havenstone: New York was the center best situated for the current war-fighting operations, so here she lived. I was sure a team from Executive Services was buying, outfitting/spy-proofing and fortifying a dwelling suitable for the President of a Fortune 500 company. Hayden's home would remain the domicile of Sydney thus Marilynn.The same rigmarole would be done for Rhada and Buffy (though I imaged Buffy would bitch endlessly). Publically, they were VP's of a company worth hundreds of billions of dollars and they had to present the public trappings of such leaders.Why did the Amazons do this ~ unmask their leadership to public exposure? Legal-simple: they could request and expect all levels of public and private security for their executives who happened to also be important officials of the Host. Certainly not all executives at Havenstone were officeholders, House Heads, or House Apprentices, but the high level of competence which permitted one often led to the other.Beyonce:As an example: Beyoncé wasn't the most 'bad-ass' lethal chick in House Hanwasuit. As she was preparing to be casted, her intelligence, creativity and diligence at her future craft, finances, was noted by the Host and the members of her House. In due time her name was circulated as Apprentice and the elders approved. When her elder cousin, the prior House Head, took herself to the cliffs, Beyoncé assumed the top spot. Beyoncé wasn't even one of that woman's three daughters.Mirroring her advancement in her House was her advancement in Havenstone's Accounting, Acquisitions and Banking Divisions until she was appointed CFO Havenstone HQ ~ the supreme financial authority inside Havenstone, though the individual regional branches had a greater degree of autonomy than you might normally expect from a 21st century conglomerate, or a Bronze Age autocracy.I had to constantly remind myself, despite the near-constant feuding, Amazons exhibited a phenomenally higher level of trust than I'd ever found in any other society I'd ever witnessed, or read about, before. Though technically Beyoncé could have gone to President Hayden to enforce her decisions ~ or now the Regency ~ she was far more diplomatic in her approach in dealing with the other 'continental' CEO's and CFO's.That meant she had to wrangle the aspirations and resources from:North America (including Latin America, the 'Canadian Arctic' and the North Pacific Ocean),South America (includes both the South Atlantic and South Pacific as far as Samoa),Europe (mostly Central Europe these days plus Antarctica, the 'Russian' Arctic and the North Atlantic),Africa (mostly West-central Africa),India (the subcontinent plus the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean) and,Southeast Asia (which includes Australia)All of which suggested Havenstone hadn't redrawn the Amazons' geographic demarcations since the late 19th century. As an example, an East African venture, say in Tanzania, was as likely to be under the purview of Havenstone: India (due to its control over the Indian Ocean) as Havenstone: Africa (which traditionally had no East Coast holdings due to their constant struggles versus the Arabic slave trade).Returning to Beyoncé: initially she had held the proper 'conservative' (aka man-hating) mindset. My behavior during that first Board Meeting began to change her opinion of me and the New Directive. After the Archery Range incident, Beyoncé became a vocal proponent of the New Directive and faced challenges within her ranks. House Heads do not have to accept challenges and Beyoncé didn't, reasoning with her detractors they had no alternatives save the 'Old Ways' which spelled doom for the Amazon Race.Bing-bang-boom ~ I became the Head of a resurrected House Ishara by the Will of the Ancestors and Beyoncé was vindicated. Not necessarily in the New Directive, but in her support of me thus the rebirth of a sister First House. The purge following High Priestess' Hayden's death was her ultimate absolution. The Ancestors and Destiny had spoken and shown Beyoncé had been piloting House Hanwasuit along the proper course all along.Back to my current circumstances:Oh, why was I Assistant to the Executive Director to the President? It gave me direct access to the finances of Havenstone which was a critical leg of the war-fighting stool ~ people, morale, money and equipment. As Chief Diplomat, I helped with all four of those in varying degrees, allied troops, allied victories, allied bank accounts and allied armaments.The Great Khan, my spiritual 'Blood-Brother', was ramping up his logistic support for my Amazons in Africa, Asia and the Americas. We were 'Allies in the Struggle' and he wasn't going to wait for the Condottieri to begin coordinating with the Seven Pillars to declare them to be his enemies. They were already fighting the Amazons and 9 Clans, his allies, so their fates were sealed.In Japan, my Amazons provided small yet highly effective strike groups which the Ninja families furnished all the support services for. Everything from food to bullets to medical attention as needed. Without reservation, we shared their death-grapple with the Seven Pillars.From the dispatches I was getting back from my family members and envoys in Japan, we were making serious diplomatic inroads with the Ninja. Once again, it was the Amazons shocking capacity for violence as well as their fanaticism, professionalism and proficiency which all impressed our hosts and terrified our enemies, and this from people of a philosophical mindset which had them historically battling samurai.The Black Lotus were running around like rhesus monkeys on crack cocaine unleashed in a China Shop and given RPG's. While the Amazons couldn't help them in China, Indochina & Thailand ~ the Khanate could and was. The Amazons were of more help in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia, where the Black Lotus and Amazons were going everywhere on the offensive against the Seven Pillars while the normal tight cohesion and iron-clad confidence, traits which made the 7P's so dangerous ~ were shaken by their horrendous losses in the 'Homeland' aka Mainland China.Less we forget, the 'military intelligence' wing of their organization had been decimated by the Khanate's Anthrax attack due to members of the Earth & Sky sacrificing themselves by being injected with the toxin then allowing themselves to be captured, which always ended in torture and death.Furthermore, the People's Republic of China, while having a scary 18% of the population either captured, imprisoned, dead, or displaced due to the Khanate invasion, that had come with the loss of 63% of their landmass (they had lost all of Nei Mongol, Ningxia & Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Regions, Qinghai and Gansu as well as 90% of Yunnan, 80% of Sichuan and 20% of Shaanxi provinces) to the Khanate and the 'abomination' that was a free Tibet.Then came the Russian 'stab in the back' which entailed the loss of another 10% of their people falling under foreign dominion as well as losing 8% of their most industrialized territory, Manchuria (Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces ~ the Nei Mongol portion of 'Manchuria' was in the Khanate's greedy clutches, from the viewpoint of a Seven P's warrior).Don't get me wrong, they weren't about to throw in the towel. If anything, they were becoming more dedicated to trying harder, digging deep into their knowledge of every atrocity, inhumanity and perversion now deemed necessary to re-chart history back onto its 'correct' path. It was this willingness to act in an even greater sociopathic manner which was being used against them. After all, the 7P's had plenty of proxy allies, who were starting to get really nervous about what their paymasters were now asking them to do,We Amazons were getting some extra special help too. The Booth-gan (Do not call them Thuggee ~ the confederate 9 Clan member based out of India though long since ensconced within various Hindi enclaves across the Globe) had created an all-female group of ultra-fanatical Kali-devotees ~ a gift for the upcoming battle fomented by the Will of the Goddess herself.While Aya was our Queen and the Regency would rule until she wished to assume command of the Amazon People, the nuts-and-bolts of the Host's activities were handled by Saint Marie as Golden Mare (our Minister of War) (technically she held the top spot due to our State of War, though no Golden Mare had ever exercised such authority over a Queen (and she definitely believed Aya was our Queen)), Katrina (as Minister of Intelligence and Security), Beyoncé (as Havenstone (the multinational corporation) ~ our Treasurer/Economic Tsarina) and me (our Foreign Minister).Saint Marie had decided to forgo a public face in order to better facilitate her moving around to various battle fronts and holding clandestine meetings with her junior regional commanders. Her Havenstone corporate title was 'Chief of Security Training and Certification'. As an extra level of deception, the head of Security Services wasn't even a Director-level position, instead being folded into the duties of the Office of the President.To my current circumstances ~ I had been given Constanza's house name which could only mean she wasn't currently assigned to the Security Detail; a fact that couldn't have made her bad attitude any better. Marilynn had completely lost her way as an Amazon when I first met her, burying her pain and confusion in endless partying and intoxicants. I believed only her grandmother's status as High Priestess kept her from the severest of reprimands, or death. I didn't even know what Marilynn's caste was. Sabia,"While I'm sure you are both far more qualified than I, precisely how did you two get these jobs?" I had to ask my two non-coworkers. Constanza glowered. Marilynn flinched."I have an in depth knowledge of Havenstone security procedures and resources," Constanza replied."Shawnee requested me," was Marilynn's comeback. "I also have intimate knowledge of the City of New York and its environs.""Actually, Buffy Ishara recommended you both to Shawnee," Beyoncé corrected their misconceptions. I knew the score. I'd be working intimately with the tight community around the President (Shawnee) and Vice Presidents (Buffy & Rhada). Buffy wanted me to be surrounded by women who hated my guts, so I wouldn't end up boinking them. It rarely worked that way. All too often ladies who hated my still-beating heart ended up punishing me with sex. I wasn't sure why that happened, but it did."Beyoncé, didn't the Chief Diplomat of the Host have her own office? I'm pretty sure Troika had one before her unfortunate collision with Saint Marie," I felt entitled to inquire."Do you feel you've earned that office space?" she riposted."Oh, fuck no!" I waved my hands one over the other to accentuate my denial. "I was just wondering where I could stick Juanita while I'm hanging around, here.""She has the desk right outside the door, Cáel," Beyoncé smiled knowingly. "So there is no way you can sneak past her.""Oh," I grunted. "Buffy again?""No. Pamela Pile put in that particular request.""Oh, Sweet Mother of God, now she is conspiring against me too?""Yes. Some of us realize the greatest hazard to your health is yourself, Ishara," Beyoncé chided me. "We'd like to keep you around, so we listen to those charged with that nigh impossible task.""Is she going to be hanging around the office often?" Constanza asked, either myself, Juanita, or Beyoncé; I wasn't sure. She = Pamela."Please, Constanza," I attempted to intervene, "don't make Pamela kill you. It will upset Mona." Constanza's scowl was accentuated by the eyepatch covering her ruined left socket, the one Pamela had carved out when Constanza had insulted me and House Ishara on our first day of rebirth. I didn't tell Juanita this, because Juanita might just shoot Constanza over the insult before Pamela got a chance to finish the job.The tension was palatable."Mona and I have talked, about Romania, and other things," Constanza grudgingly allowed. It took me a second to realize there was a hidden meaning to what she said. Mona was part of my personal Security Detail bodyguard unit. If she felt Constanza, the woman who had raised her after her birth-mother had died, was a threat to me, she'd feel duty-bound to snuff Constanza first. Amazons were hard-ass bitches alright and I think Mona had made that clear."I hope things can improve between us," I offered to Constanza. "Beyoncé, I just stopped in to say 'hey'. I'm off to JIKIT and I've got three of the Pope's people waiting on me in the garage so,""Vice President Varma requested a moment of your time," Beyoncé smirked. "She is in 2604.""Who?""Vice President Rhada Varma, a moment of your time, alone?" she clarified."Sure thing," I backed out of the office. Once I had some space, I turned to Juanita. "Give me three minutes then bust in and say, I don't know, a tsunami is about to overwhelm the city, or something. Otherwise, I won't get out for at least an hour and I think I've put the Bishop and his people through enough delays as it is.""Are you actually asking me to stop you from having an in-office liaison?" she studied me intently as we walked in the direction of Rhada's office."Yes. It's not likely to happen often, believe me.""Oh, I do, in that you won't ask me to do it often," she grumbled. I'd deal with Juanita's morale problem later. Right now, I had to gird my loins so they wouldn't do anything else with Rhada. I had work to do, damn it!Rhada was sitting at her desk, working on something, stylus raised up so she could chew on the end. Her hair was pulled back in a half-ponytail, the type that captured the rear half of the hair in a ponytail while leaving the front and bangs free to flow down. Rhada's blouse was white & billowy and, as I was soon to discover, her pants were ultra-tight and contour hugging."Mr. Nyilas," she greeted me. "I would like a moment of your time," she relayed what I already knew. She was more than a tad nervous to boot."Vice President Varma," I started off."When in private you may call me Rhada," she interrupted."Rhada, you look more ravishing than ever."That got up her and coming around her desk, which revealed her ultra-tight pants with no sign of her wearing underwear. Yikes! My cock was preparing to do what a cock was meant to do and I just didn't have the time, Really!"Do you have any time?" she let her bosom heave."Not today, ugh," I groaned. See, Rhada took the stylus and dragged it down her chin, throat and in between her bountiful mounds.All of which exposed the top of her black bra."Are you sure, Master?" she enticed me by turning around and then leaning over her desk, point that ass in my direction. My mouth began salivating and my groin ached. I found myself quick-stepping to her and giving those buttocks two firm slaps, one on each cheek."No, damn it, though I'm going to make you pay for this when I get back," I rumbled."Master will make me wait?" she taunted me."That will cost you even more," I growled. "I have business which simply won't wait and here is my captive teasing me with the treasures of her flesh. Bad, war captive," I spanked her yet again, hard. "Bad!" and I spanked her a fourth time. With each beating, Rhada gasped in pain and then exhaled in pleasure."If I've been bad, Master must be extra harsh with me when he returns in triumph from the Great Hunt," she gloated. Rhada had gotten what she wanted, which was another affirmation of my lust for her and our 'game'. I could provide her the release she so desperately craved while allowing her the safety of remaining in the Amazon fold. It was a perfect pairing, for her.I had other problems, such as all the other baby mamas in my life plus the extra-marital affairs I was contemplating. I still took the moments we had to snuggle with Rhada, her grinding that tush into my rod while I held both her arms tightly to her side while raining kisses down onto her neck and head."Sir! A giant tsunami is approaching the city!" Juanita exploded through the door."What?" I coughed. I had a face full of hair."Huh?" Rhada pushed up and away from me. I let her go."Right now," Juanita insisted. She really needed to stop taking me so seriously when I gave her such advice."Really?" from Rhada. She shot me a curious look so I shrugged. What else was I supposed to do with such a flimsy lie forcing our separation? At least I got out of there on time?{9:50 am, Monday, September 8th ~ Last day}(JKIT HQ)"Is this a common occurrence?" Sister Rafaela Sophia whispered to the closest woman, who happened to be Wiesława, the Polish Amazon. Since she hadn't arrived with us from Havenstone, the nun might have assumed she was with the 'Americans', or British."What?" Wiesława responded evenly."Weapons combat, they look real," the nun clarified."They are real. We always practice with real weapons.""Really?""Of course," Wiesława smiled at her. "We believe a few cuts and scrapes now will save lives when the true tests come.""Oh, you are with, Havenstone?" Rafaela clued in."Yes. I am Wiesława of House Živa. I am currently assigned to Unit L, Cáel's unit within JIKIT," she offered her hand to shake. Despite being a full-blooded Amazon from a freehold, her 'human' skills were progressing nicely. The nun shook it."I am Sister Rafaela Sophia of the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that is a Roman Catholic Religious Order." Pause. "Do you hate Catholics too?""Yes. We have lived beside your people for many centuries and found your clergy to be much more dangerous than your pagan predecessors. Still, Cáel thinks you can be relied on and he's proven we can trust outsider women, which I was raised to believe was unlikely, and outsider men, which was basically anathema, so I'm willing to set aside my prejudices and judge you as an individual," the Pole imparted."Outsider men?" Rafaela mumbled."Well, yes," Wiesława smirked. "You are a nun, right?""Yes.""So you set aside the World of Men to live mostly among women, right?""Not entirely," the nun chose her words carefully. "We still rely on priests for religious rights and of course obey the life teachings of Christ and follow the leadership of his Holiness, the Pope, a man.""No one is perfect," the Amazon bantered back."Do you know the teachings of our Lord, Jesus Christ?" Rafaela ventured into dangerous waters."Yes. He was the semi-historical Son of your supposed One True God. We are not monotheists. We are Polytheists. Živa is my House's matron Goddess. It is also the name of the first woman to lead the House, her birth name surrendered to Destiny so all the daughters who came afterwards would be equals.""Oh, is Mr. Nyilas also pagan?" she inquired."I am unsure. From what I have been told, he has commended the spirit of his fallen father to your Jesus in a sacred ceremony then, in the presence of your Trinity and the Goddess Ishara, brought in new members to his House. I suspect he may be both," Wiesława reasoned. "Why don't you ask him?""Because he's fighting for his life?" Rafaela looked my way.See, the entire time their discussion had been going on, I had been sparring in a spare room at JIKIT HQ with Estere Abed, the Hashashin assassin (rather redundant ~ like saying the Sahara Desert). I had two tomahawks while she had a scimitar and curved dagger. While we sparred using the furniture as obstacles, Agent-86 was briefing me on various World events to get my input.Addison Stuart (CIA) and Lady Fathom Worthington-Burke (MI-6) were having a chat with Bishop Nicolé de Santis, verifying for themselves he was worth adding to the team. Juanita was having a similar discussion with Rikki Martin (US State Department) concerning my earlier encounter with the Papal team. Nicolé's buddy, Wachtmeister Mathias Bosshart of the Swiss Guard, was getting acquainted with the other security personnel.In comparison, those two had it easy. Both men were in their elements. Nicolé was a spook who pretended to be a diplomat for the Pope and was well acquainted with terms like 'deniable assets', 'plausible deniability' and your direct superior referring to requests concerning your identity/diplomatic status by saying 'I never heard of him and if I had, I have no idea what he was doing when you caught him doing what I don't know what he was doing', or something like that.Mathias was in the company of military-security specialists, brother professionals who were introducing him to his 'sister' professionals. Our Homeland Security gang were almost entirely former military by now. They got along with our JSOC folks and both had gained a limited acceptance with the Amazon security contingent.They bonded over the fact they were forced to work with really shady characters ~ the 9 Clans menagerie ~ who didn't always appreciate JIKIT operational security. Without going into particulars, the Wachtmeister was given the impression the abnormal was the norm and if you didn't think there was a 'down-side' to being able to carry your personally favorite bang-bang (the SG 552-2P Commando in his case) with some serious attachments (read: grenade launcher) around in downtown Manhattan, you probably didn't belong on this team.Back in the room,"He's not fighting for his life," Estere laughed. "He is fighting for mine.""Right," I responded sarcastically. We went through a flurry of exchanges, ending up with me kicking a chair at her. Estere stepped over it, colliding with me.I blocked her dagger, disarmed her scimitar and,"You are dead," she panted down at me, smiling. I was on my back, her straddling me. She had a belt-knife to my throat. I hadn't see her draw it. The scimitar 'disarm' had been a distraction."Woot!" I exhaled."But you're dead," Sister Rafaela misunderstood my good humor."He survived a minute and thirty-four seconds more today than his previous record," Estere responded. She slithered off of me, doing my arousal no good whatsoever, then offered me a hand up."And that's better?""He's a rank amateur with a few months on the job. I've been training to kill people for nearly two decades," Estere smiled. "Care to have a go?""With him, or you?""Either," Estere offered."I don't have a knife, or any hand weapons," she stated."We'll need to remedy that," Wiesława stated. "You should at least carry a knife.""Really? Why?""It is a nearly universal tool," I verbally stepped up. "Even if you are disarmed, you should be able to find one relatively easily, people are less likely to miss a stolen knife than a purloined gun, and a concealed blade could come in handy.""Do you train in knife-work?" Rafaela eye-balled me."Absolutely. It is part of my culture," I grinned."Okay. Can we spar, hand-to-hand?""Sure," I nodded. I put my tomahawks in their harnesses then put my harnesses aside. Estere gave me a wink before giving us the fighting space."So," Rafaela began to circle, "are you Christian?""By your definition, or mine?""By the definition of the Catholic Church."Oh cool, she went for a Savate stance. This was going to get ugly.My "no," was followed by her kick and my block, lunge and grapple. She wasn't nearly as good as Felix. I had her down and in a choke hold within fifteen seconds.Perhaps she thought I'd take it easy on her. She tapped out. I released her, retreated and flowed back to my boxing stance. It took her a moment to realize this was 'practice', not 'an interview'. She hadn't failed in anyone's eyes. We were both doing this to get better."See, I really, truly believe I have talked to supernatural entities ~ some who are considered divinities," I continued. This time she was more careful, trading jabs and blocks with me. "They don't claim to be the One True God. I believe in such a thing, but I also believe having been given the Message, Humanity has been left to muddle things out for ourselves."Whoops, she popped me one."The Woman-Thing this morning?""Yep," I evaded another flurry. She got cocky and I landed three blows, dropping her to the ground. I didn't help her up. Instead, I withdrew and let her get back up on her own before deciding if she wanted to continue. She did."I believe I've seen dragons and ghosts. I have felt legions of my ancestors give me quiet encouragement when I needed it. I know the dead have been brought back to life," I came at her. This time we both went for body blows, knees, elbows and fists. She was not SD-caliber and she needed to be. I grappled and she was forced to tap out again. After she regained her feet, she held up a hand for a pause."Do you believe any of that?" she addressed Estere."I am an adherent of Ismaili Islam yet nothing Cáel has encountered is contrary to my belief system. The Universe is a complex place and the Divine Light is often seen through a fractured lenses," she counseled the nun."Among the escapees were lawyer Francisco Luemba, Catholic Priest Raul Tati, economist Belchior Lanso Tati and former policeman Benjamin Fuca who are serving jail sentences of between three and six years each for supposed links to the rebel group FLEC (Frente para a Libertaé'o do Enclave de Cabinda), which carried out the attack on the Togolese football team at the start of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, 2010," Agent-86 read off yet another bit of global minutia."We need to get to them," I half turned. Sister Rafaela punched me in the gut and I folded up."Oh!" she gasped. "I'm sorry.""Okay," I mumbled. I had to keep with the plan. "Those men. We need to contact our Coils people in Kinshasa and the Warden of the Mountain Ways ('she' was the Amazon Host's leader of Africa ~ in the ancient times, the mountain ways had been the routes of southern vulnerability for the Amazon tribe thus the name).""Okay," both Agent-86 and Estere answered."Why?" 86 added."The Coils and the Host have had a serious problem with no nation in Africa giving them even back room recognition so we are going to take over our own country, Cabinda. It's been struggling to be free of Angola since 1975 and, by latest estimates, we've got strike elements of over 2,000 Amazons ready and waiting next door in Cameroon, Gabon and the Republic of Congo.""So you are going to go to war with Angola?" Estere frowned. "Don't we have enough enemies?""Au contraire," I grinned wickedly. "The resistance movement is genuine," I ticked off my points, "they have tons of offshore oil, and after we set off some spectacular explosions in the two main Angolan ports which are just down the coast, we allow global panic to bully the UN into intervening before the Angolan military launch an effective counter-offensive ~ considering the Angolan Armed Forces (I'd been reading up on a ton of CIA & MI-6 briefings) will most likely involve attrition warfare since they can't beat us in a stand-up fight.""They, the Angolans, have no overland access, they are separated by 60 kilometers of territory belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo over some sad ass roads Plus the Congo River itself which is freaking huge by the time it gets that close to the Atlantic, Cabinda rests on the Atlantic Ocean by the way. No bridges. The Angolan Navy is anemic. Let me think."I began pacing."Hmm, they have no paratroopers though they have some Special Forces, we will need to hit as many of them in the barracks as we can. Their last invasion was from the north, overland, from the Republic of the Congo, in 1975, not likely to happen this time, though I may have my 'Brother' weasel up a battalion of Indian paratroopers to act as convincing peacekeepers after the initial take over.""Perhaps we can recruit some Vietnamese. I'm sure they'll love fighting in someone else's jungle for a change. We'll need some of 'our' guys to seize the port of Soyo, it is on the wrong side of the river, but has the major refinery the Cabindans will need. Since the entire surrounding province are the same ethnic make-up as the Cabindans, we'll have to take that too.""Man-o-man, I bet by the time this is over they'll really wish they'd given little Cabinda independence back in 1975. As for their other refinery, it is in their capital, Luanda, a few big explosions there too will get the markets jittery. Check that ~ the complete and utter destruction of their major petroleum facility will create a stampede for Peace," I continued. I walked over as our resident computer intelligence genius worked his magic."Blowing things up, you mean killing people," the nun blanched."Yes. This is what I do," I spared her a sympathetic glance. "I've got a madman roaming around in my head who provides me truly epic military advice which normally, but not always, means blowing shit up and killing folks. Welcome to the team," then as the data appeared, "Holy Shit! Did they build their oil refinery in the midst of their ghetto?" I was staggered. The refinery in Soyo was isolated from the town so it could be easily (and safely) seized. It was the one in Luanda which was the 'Holy Shit' site."It looks that way," Agent-86 agreed nonplussed. "Hmm, yeah, here is the port facility then your neighborhood of shoddily constructed one- and two-story dwellings between the refinery and the inland storage tanks, the perimeter barrier appears to be a chain link fence. I'd hate to be their Chief of Security.""Oh yeah," I choked. Estere slipped around to get a look."Whoops," she snorted."What are these people thinking?" I continued. "The whole shebang is exposed to the northern quarter of the city. The storage tanks have residential dwellings on all four sides with numerous side streets. Two teams with RPGs and four rounds apiece, Holy Crap. Sorry Sister.""But I want to save lives," she sputtered."Limiting the collateral damage could be pretty tough," Estere frowned. She toggled throw a series of maps to multiple pictures."Oh, look (dripping sarcasm); they light up the refinery at night. You can sit off the coast in a speed boat under cover of darkness and attack from there," she noted."Damn. Those are a lot of lights," Agent-86 agreed."24-7 operation," I suspected."We will need some experts," the government agent nodded."Or we are going to kill a fuck-load of innocent people. Not just the workers, but can you imagine a fire spreading to those neighborhoods? Shit," I muttered."You can't seriously be contemplating doing something like this," the nun sputtered. "It is inhumane. Think of the families, the children.""Lady, yes I am. Do you have any idea what the Human Rights record of the Angolan Army in Cabinda is? It is truly horrific and in case you missed it, one of the guys in dire need of rescuing by me, due to him being a huge rebel leader who has managed to escape, is also a Catholic priest. He's going to be part of the new government we are going to install once we kill a few hundred Angolans ~ mostly soldiers (more like well over a thousand).""We are going to kill a few hundred so a few hundred thousand can live free, democratic lives without worrying about the local police and political establishment torturing and murdering them. It is all part of the plan.""I think I need to talk with the Bishop.""Hang on. Let me finish," I forestalled her. "He'll get briefed along with everyone else. After all, it is a majority Roman Catholic country as is Angola, so I'm sure your guy can be of immense help.""The people you are putting at risk don't deserve this," she protested."They never do," I nodded in agreement with her. "It rarely stops terrible crap from happening to them though."I felt sorry for the Sister. She thought the Bishop was going to put a stop to this. Poor girl; he was going to do the exact opposite. See, the two competing forces at play here were a communistic kleptocracy (currently ruling Angola) and Catholic liberation theology united with a Cabindan national identity dating back to 1885. At stake was 900,000 barrels a day of petroleum. That was a bunch of funding for somebody. Last I checked, the state run energy conglomerate had misplaced $32 billion, in just three years.Mind you, the Coils of the Serpent and the Amazon Host didn't want to help the People of Cabinda out of the goodness of their hearts either. They wanted cover for the importation of weapons and other war-fighting material so they could kill the Condottieri in Africa. If the rebel leaders-turned-legitimate government didn't play ball well, the Coils were in the 'assassinating people' business and somewhere along the line the survivors would figure out keeping 'us' happy kept them alive. Problem solved.It was Bishop Nicolé de Santis' job to facilitate that understanding. If certain people with Vatican credentials explained the 'facts of life' to the new regime a lot more lives could be saved, Catholic lives. In turn, he could work to make sure the new group in power wasn't nearly as corrupt as the gang we were tossing out. Better education and quality of life, improved infrastructure & security and a nice shiny cathedral, or two.We, as in JIKIT and our component members, didn't want to rule the country and dominate the people's lives. We needed the ports and the airfields with a blind eye turned to our skullduggery. Sure, there would be future considerations. Amazons and Coil members would be fighting and dying for these people's freedom ~ public recognition definitely not required. No; the Amazons wanted to be left alone in their deep jungle homes which was an isolation they basically already had. This was a future chit which said 'don't come looking'.The Coils? Let's just say in the future Cabinda would have embassies around the globe and if occasionally they wanted someone to slip through under diplomatic cover ~ they were good for it. And if the Cabindans ever needed help in the future they knew they had friends in dark places who were now invested in Cabinda's survival. It was a win-win-win, unless you were an Angolan big-wig, or one of their foot-soldier currently serving in Cabinda. Amazons weren't big on taking prisoners, or even giving the opposition the option of giving up.For me, it wasn't lunch yet and here I was plotting to overthrow yet another government in yet another country ~ though in only two, small provinces this time. Thank the Goddess I had the rest of the week

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Việt Nam vốn không thuộc khu vực có nhiều nguy cơ sa mạc hóa. Tuy nhiên những năm gần đây, cụm từ « chống sa mạc hóa » đang ngày càng phổ biến trên truyền thông trong nước. Nhiều quan chức nói đến việc Việt Nam hiện có 11,8 triệu ha đất (chiếm hơn 35% đất tự nhiên) đang trong tình trạng « thoái hóa », « hoang hóa » và có nguy cơ dẫn tới « sa mạc hóa ». Vì sao Việt Nam lại coi nguy cơ « sa mạc hoá » là mối đe dọa lớn ? Theo định nghĩa chính thức của Công ước chống sa mạc hóa 1994, sa mạc hóa là « sự suy thoái đất đai tại các vùng khô hạn, bán khô hạn, vùng ẩm nửa khô hạn do các nguyên nhân khác nhau, trong đó có biến đổi khí hậu và các hoạt động của con người gây ra » (điều 1, chương 1). Quá trình đất bị suy thoái do khô hạn là cốt lõi của hiện tượng sa mạc hóa. Đọc thêm : 2015 - Năm quốc tế về Đất đaiViệc Trái đất bị hâm nóng gia tăng, làm khô hạn thêm trầm trọng, khiến số lượng cư dân bị ảnh hưởng với tình trạng suy thoái đất hiện tại là hơn 3 tỉ dân, tăng vọt so với khoảng 1,5 tỉ dân năm 2011. Năm 2011 cũng là năm mà Đại hội đồng Liên Hiệp Quốc tổ chức hội nghị cấp cao về « Đối mặt với sa mạc hóa, suy thoái đất và tình trạng khô hạn… ». « Sa mạc hoá »: Khái niệm giúp nhìn nhận triệt để và toàn diện các hiểm họa suy thoái đấtTừ hơn 10 năm nay, Liên Hiệp Quốc thúc đẩy việc gắn liền vấn đề chống sa mạc hóa - vốn là hình thái suy thoái tột độ của đất - với việc phòng chống suy thoái đất nói chung. Công ước chống sa mạc hóa của Liên Hiệp Quốc (UNCCD / CNULCD) được coi là đóng vai trò then chốt trong mục tiêu chống suy thoái đất của cộng đồng quốc tế. Năm 2014, Liên Hiệp Quốc lấy ngày 05/12 hàng năm là Ngày Quốc tế Đất đai, để nhấn mạnh đến vai trò của Đất đai, nơi sản xuất đến 95% thực phẩm nuôi sống nhân loại. Việt Nam - tham gia Công ước chống « sa mạc hóa » từ năm 1998 - cũng điều chỉnh chính sách để việc chống sa mạc hóa bao trùm cả việc ngăn chặn nguy cơ thoái hóa đất các loại.Về chủ đề này, RFI tiếng Việt đặt câu hỏi với Giáo sư Tiến sĩ Khoa học Đỗ Đình Sâm, nguyên viện trưởng Viện Khoa học Lâm Nghiệp Việt Nam.RFI : Ông nhìn nhận ra sao về vấn đề « sa mạc hóa » ở Việt Nam ?Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : Hiện nay Việt Nam dùng lẫn lộn « sa mạc hóa » với « hoang mạc hóa ». Chúng tôi vẫn dùng theo từ chung là « sa mạc hóa » để thống nhất với quốc tế. Bởi vì từ này do gốc tiếng Pháp, tiếng Anh mà ra. Chỉ có một từ « desertification » thôi. Ở Việt Nam, thường tránh nói « sa mạc hóa », mà thiên về « hoang mạc hóa » hay « thoái hóa đất » nhiều hơn, để dễ tưởng tượng. Nếu ở Việt Nam mà chỉ đất sa mạc hóa đây, đất sa mạc đây, thì người ta khó nghe. Nhưng nói là « có khả năng », « có nguy cơ sa mạc hóa » thì người ta nghe được, nhưng những cụm từ đó hơi dài.  Số 11 triệu ha đất gọi là « thoái hóa » hoặc « hoang hóa » có thể chia thành ba hay bốn loại. Một loại nguy cơ sa mạc hóa cao, loại nguy cơ thấp, loại nguy cơ trung bình chẳng hạn. Thực ra, theo quan điểm của mình, nơi nào cũng phải quan tâm đến vấn đề sa mạc hóa cả. Việt Nam mặc dù nằm trong nhóm nước nhiệt đới mưa nhiều, nhưng với biến đổi khí hậu, mà có sáu tháng mùa khô, với điều kiện sử dụng đất không hợp lý, thì vấn đề sa mạc hóa nói chung là có ở toàn quốc. Thực ra mỗi tỉnh đều có một số địa điểm cục bộ có khả năng thoái hóa đất, do biến đổi khí hậu, do mất rừng, do sử dụng đất không tốt làm đất sói mòn, thoái hóa độ phì đi, thì tất cả những nơi đó phải quan tâm.5 vùng đất có nguy cơ « sa mạc hoá » ở Việt Nam RFI : Theo Ông, hiện tượng sa mạc hóa đe dọa chủ yếu đến các khu vực nào ?Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : Hiện nay ở Việt Nam, người ta quan tâm đến 5 loại sa mạc hóa. Thứ nhất là vùng mưa ít của Việt Nam. Mưa ít thì có mấy nơi : Ninh Thuận, Bình Thuận, Khánh Hòa, trước kia là Phan Rang, Phan Rí. Ở ngoài Bắc, thì có vùng Tây Bắc có một số nơi mưa ít hơn, như Sơn La hay Mộc Châu, Yên Châu, hay vùng giáp Lào chẳng hạn ở Mường Xén - Hà Tĩnh. Đấy là những nơi mình phải quan tâm vì lượng mưa thấp. Nhưng hiện nay biến đổi khí hậu thì khô hạn ngày càng tăng cường. Không chỉ những vùng đó, mà rất nhiều vùng mà có đến 5 tháng, 6 tháng hay thậm chí 7, 8 tháng không có mưa. Nguyên nhân đầu tiên đối với nguy cơ sa mạc hóa là biến đổi khí hậu và lượng mưa. Thứ hai là trên đất cát ven biển. Những vùng cát là khả năng sa mạc hóa cao vì thứ nhất là dinh dưỡng của đất kém, thứ hai nhiệt độ rất cao. Nhưng không phải tất cả đất cát đều có thể coi là sa mạc hóa được, nhưng nguy cơ cao hơn so với đất khác.  Thứ ba là đất bị sói mòn trơ sỏi đá. Trước tiên có rừng bao phủ, bây giờ mất đi. Việt Nam gọi đây là « đất trống, đồi núi trọc ». Đất bị thoái hóa hết rồi bị « kết von » (concretion) trên tầng mặt. Khô hạn khiến đất cứng lại. Hầu như chỉ có cây công nghiệp là có thể phát triển được.  Thứ tư là đất chua phèn. Phèn hóa tức axit lên cao cũng được xếp vào nhóm có khả năng sa mạc hóa.  Thứ năm là vấn đề xâm nhập mặn cũng liên quan đến sa mạc hóa. Sa mạc hóa ở Việt Nam xảy ra cục bộ ở rất nhiều nơi trong toàn quốc, nhưng điển hình là những vùng nói trên.   Đọc thêm : Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long - Nông dân phải thích ứng với ngập mặn ngày càng trầm trọngĐất sa mạc hóa và tán cây xanh « rừng khộp » Trong câu chuyện với chúng tôi, Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm rất chú ý đến trường hợp của rừng Khộp, một loại rừng tự nhiên đặc biệt mọc lên từ vùng đất đai bị thoái hóa nghiêm trọng.Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : « Ví dụ như ở Tây Nguyên chúng tôi thấy ở những vùng đất sói mòn trơ sỏi đá, có rừng với những loại cây phù hợp, người ta gọi là « rừng khộp ». « Khộp » là tiếng dân tộc để chỉ một loại rừng (rừng nghèo).  Những cây này thuộc họ Dầu, như cây Sao ở phố Lò Đúc Hà Nội, hay trong Nam có nhiều đường phố trồng cây Dầu, như cây Dầu rái. Ở rừng Khộp, chỉ có bốn loài, cây dầu đồng, cây dầu chà đeng, cây cà chít và cây cẩm liên. Ở Việt Nam, rừng tự nhiên có rất nhiều loài, hàng trăm loài, nhưng ở rừng Khộp thì đơn giản lắm, vì điều kiện khắc nghiệt lắm, toàn bộ đất là đá ong kết von, hầu như không có đất gì cả, cuốc vào đấy toàn gặp đá, sỏi và kết von. Rất xương xẩu !  Điều kiện đặc biệt lắm, nhưng cây rừng vẫn tốt. Chỉ cần có một ít đất, có một tí nước là nó hút, cây phát triển thôi. Mùa khô cây rụng hết lá trông như rừng chết, nhưng đến mùa mưa lại xanh rờn lên. Bây giờ chẳng ai nói diện tích đấy là sa mạc hóa cả, bởi vì cây tươi tốt vào mùa mưa, đa dạng sinh học có, có cả voi, có cả hươu nai, hồi xưa có cả cá. Còn đi săn ở đấy rất nhiều. Giờ phá đi nhiều chỉ còn lại ít thôi. Không ai nói là đất sa mạc hóa. Nhưng về bản chất mà nói, về khoa học mà nói, đất này là thuộc về sa mạc hóa khô cằn rồi. Cây nông nghiệp không sống được. Nhưng không ai thống kê đấy là đất sa mạc hóa.» « Rừng khộp »: Sức mạnh thiên nhiên kỳ diệu  Chuyên gia về rừng Việt Nam nhấn mạnh là vấn đề rừng Khộp trong phải là trọng tâm của nguy cơ sa mạc hóa ở Việt Nam, nhưng là một ví dụ tiêu biểu cho thấy sức mạnh bí ẩn, diệu kỳ của thiên nhiên.Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : « Nếu nhìn « rừng khộp » và vấn đề sa mạc hóa ở Việt Nam dưới góc nhìn chung của nhà quản lý, thì đây không phải là vấn đề lớn, vì diện tích so với rừng tự nhiên rất ít. Tuy không phải vấn đề trọng tâm, nhưng về mặt khoa học, có thể có ích để giải thích về khái niệm sa mạc hóa, và việc đất đai bị sa mạc hóa có khả năng phục hồi được nhờ tự nhiên. Chứ không phải là bó tay với vấn đề sa mạc hóa.   Có hai tác động. Một là tác động của con người, bằng trí óc thông minh của mình, để mà chống chọi được sa mạc hóa, bằng tất cả các biện pháp, điển hình là nhất là vấn đề đất cát của mình là tác động của việc dùng cây phi lao. Tác động thứ hai là tự nhiên cũng có thể phục hồi được trong điều kiện sa mạc hóa với điển hình là rừng khộp. »Theo Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm, điều quan trọng nhất để chống nguy cơ sa mạc hóa là phải bảo vệ được rừng tự nhiên hiện có. Đây là vấn đề « khó nhất ».  Việt Nam có chủ trương « đóng cửa rừng », tức cấm khai thác rừng tự nhiên từ năm 2017. Nhưng điều đáng sợ là rừng tự nhiên vẫn tiếp tục bị tàn phá dần mòn.Coi trọng « Sức khoẻ của đất » : Cốt lõi của chính sách chống « sa mạc hoá »Chính sách chống « sa mạc hoá » mở rộng, bao hàm tất cả các hình thức suy thoái đất, cho phép các nhà lập chính sách và các tác nhân khác đối diện với vấn đề cốt lõi, « sức khỏe của đất ». Bảo vệ sức khỏe của đất đồng nghĩa với việc giúp chống suy thoái. Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm nêu bật nghịch lý nẩy sinh do việc trồng độc canh cây keo, vốn đã và đang được coi là một giải pháp phủ xanh đồi trọc chính tại Việt Nam - đang có nguy cơ làm tổn hại đất.Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : « Đối với chống sa mạc hóa, điều thứ hai là rừng trồng phải đa dạng hơn. Không phải chỉ có keo và bạch đàn. Nhưng cái này khó, bởi vì những đất thoái hóa như vậy mà chỉ trồng loại cây lá rộng khó thành công. Chỉ có keo, bạch đàn, nhập từ Úc, ở cái vùng khô hạn nhiều, thì phù hợp với khí hậu Việt Nam. Vấn đề nảy sinh hiện nay với những nơi trồng keo và bạch đàn, tức chỉ trồng có một loài duy nhất, là vấn đề sâu bệnh, khiến cây chết hàng loạt. Đây là hệ quả của việc chỉ trồng một loài. Mới đầu thì kết quả rất tốt, nhưng sau đó xuất hiện vấn đề này. Cái khó để chuyển đổi là vì loại cây này phù hợp với các vùng đất xấu. Về loại cây lá rộng, ngoài keo và bạch đàn, không cây nào sống nổi. Người dân nghèo cũng cần đến những loại cây nhanh chóng cho thu hoạch gỗ sau 5, 6 năm. Đọc thêm : Nấm-rễ cộng sinh - ‘‘Bí quyết 400 triệu năm tuổi'' có giúp nhân loại thoát đại họa khí hậu?Vấn đề sâu bệnh chết hàng loạt không trực tiếp liên quan đến sa mạc hóa, mà đây trước hết là vấn đề « sức khỏe đất » (soil health), tức đất bị ảnh hưởng, không khỏe được, giống như cơ thể của mình có bệnh trong người. Bệnh từ cây lan xuống đất. Nếu cứ trồng mãi như thế thì năng suất ngày càng giảm đi. Sức khỏe đất là vấn đề cần phải quan tâm. »  « Phủ xanh đồi trọc » không đủ bảo đảm « Sức khỏe của đất »Nguy cơ sa mạc hóa tưởng như được đẩy xa, nếu căn cứ theo số liệu chính thức, Việt Nam hiện có 42% diện tích đất toàn quốc đã được rừng che phủ. Tuy nhiên, giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm cảnh báo, chỉ « phủ xanh » thôi là hoàn toàn chưa đủ. Điều quan trọng nhưng không hề dễ dàng, là phải tìm được những thứ cây trồng phù hợp, vừa cho phép làm cho đất khỏe, vừa mang lại lợi ích kinh tế bền vững.Giáo sư Đỗ Đình Sâm : « Khi có cây phủ thì nguy cơ sa mạc hóa bị hạn chế. Nhưng phải đặt vấn đề năng suất sinh học và kinh tế trong sử dụng đất. Hồi xưa mình có từ phủ xanh đất trống, đồi trọc. Có nghĩa là tôi chỉ cần phủ xanh thôi là được rồi. Vấn đề bây giờ là phải trồng được cây có kinh tế để người ta có thể sống được. Trong vấn đề (chống) sa mạc hóa này, cần xem xem bằng cách nào anh sử dụng đất một cách kinh tế, nhưng không làm thoái hóa, làm ít thoái hóa hơn. Đọc thêm : Cây keo và lo ngại ‘‘Rừng'' trồng cây sản xuất thôn tính Rừng tự nhiên thực thụ (phần cuối trong bài)Về mặt nào đó, kinh tế có thể nói là ổn định rồi, trồng rừng lên được, tức cũng giảm nguy cơ sa mạc hóa rồi, nhưng chưa đạt được yêu cầu bền vững. Bền vững với môi trường có nghĩa là không để xẩy ra vấn đề sâu bệnh. Không để xảy ra vấn đề thoái hóa đất, khi việc trồng cây khiến năng suất sinh học (của đất) kém đi. Vấn đề này ngành lâm nghiệp có thấy, có đặt ra, có nghiên cứu. Nhưng thay đổi cây này với cây khác rất khó, bởi gắn với kinh tế. »Nếu tôn trọng Đất, Thiên nhiên sẽ tiếp tục là chỗ dựa cho con ngườiViệc nhìn nhận nguy cơ « sa mạc hóa » như một đe dọa toàn quốc cho phép Việt Nam đối mặt một cách toàn diện với các hình thức suy thoái đất đai đủ loại. Đặt vấn đề « sức khỏe đất » lên tuyến đầu cho phép hoạch định những chính sách hiệu quả để bảo vệ thứ tài nguyên vô giá này. Bảo vệ rừng tự nhiên, hướng đến những cây trồng phù hợp với thổ nhưỡng từng địa phương để khôi phục đa dạng sinh học là những giải pháp sâu gốc bền rễ, cho phép Việt Nam vừa trực tiếp chống lại đe dọa sa mạc hóa, góp phần hạn chế biến đổi khí hậu, và có thêm nhiều nguồn lực kinh tế.Nếu tôn trọng Đất - sản phẩm kỳ diệu của hàng chục, hàng trăm triệu năm tiến hóa của sinh giới trên Trái đất, Thiên nhiên sẽ tiếp tục là chỗ dựa vững chắc giúp con người vượt qua những thách thức chưa từng có hiện nay.

This week Steve is off on holiday so its left to Mike and Rich to tackle five new releases - as always, click the link to see the trailer for each: We kick off with FIGHT OR FLIGHT (Sky), starring Josh Hartnett as a former agent brought back to find a hacker, and then must protect them from wave after wave of assassins! Next is ESCAPE FROM THE 21st CENTURY (Signature Entertainment) - a mind-melting visual experience in which three teen friends find they can jump forward into their adult bodies, 20 years in the future! DIE ALONE (Lightbulb Film Distribution) is a post-apocalyptic thriller in which a man with amnesia tries to search for his missing girlfriend... BANGKOK DOG (High Fliers) is another pairing of D.Y. Sao and Brian Le, who appeared together in Shadow Master. This is a more conventional martial arts thriller and proof that these guys are top of their game. APPLEWOOD sticks out from the pack as the only non-action movie of the week: This is a more low key, supernatural tale about a  recently widowed woman buying a notorious mansion and needing to get to grips with its dramatic history.   Our Short Shot is from the Kirby Brothers (k & K Productions), who helmed the excellent Accident Man 2: Hitman's Holiday, and some other shorts we've enjoyed. Check out THE SURVIVORS - a zombie chase movie! Our DTV Throwback is PUPPET MASTER III: TOULON'S REVENGE, which can be found on Amazon Prime - as well as the other Puppet Master films! Follow the Short Shots  on X (formerly Twitter) where you will find hundreds of links to awesome short films! Don't forget to also check out our main show, the DTV DIGEST on X and FACEBOOK! We are also now on Bluesky! Follow us here: @thedtvdigest.bsky.social and @dtvshortshots.bsky.social    

Review các phim ra rạp từ ngày 28/02/2025:ANH TRAI “SAY HI”: KẺ PHẢN DIỆN TẠO NÊN NGƯỜI HÙNG - KĐạo diễn:  Lê Hoàng Tuấn (Jason) & Nguyễn Duy Anh (Mr Blue)Thể loại:  Hòa nhạc, Phim tài liệuPhim Anh trai say hi: Kẻ phản diện tạo nên người hùng đưa khán giả tiếp cận những khía cạnh chân thực và gần gũi của các "anh trai" sau ánh hào quang sân khấu, đồng thời tái hiện những khoảnh khắc đẹp tại 4 đêm concert ở TPHCM và Hà Nội trong năm 2024.Bộ phim chọn lọc hơn 10 tiết mục với góc quay sống động, đẹp mắt, bao gồm: Say hi never say goodbye, Tình đầu quá chén, Catch me if you can, Sao hạng A, Walk, Ngân nga...CUỘC ĐÀO TẨU TRÊN KHÔNG – T16Đạo diễn:  Mel GibsonDiễn viên:  Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, Topher Grace, ...Thể loại:  Hành Động, Hồi hộp, Tội phạmMột phi công chịu trách nhiệm đưa Thống chế Không quân đến áp giải một kẻ chạy trốn về hầu tòa. Khi cả ba bay qua địa phận Alaska, căng thẳng leo thang, niềm tin bị thử thách, bởi không phải ai trên máy bay cũng như họ nghĩ.MA CÀ RỒNG NOSFERATU – T18Đạo diễn:  Robert EggersDiễn viên:  Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill SkarsgardThể loại:  Hồi hộpMột câu chuyện Gothic về nỗi ám ảnh giữa một phụ nữ trẻ bị ma ám và con ma cà rồng đáng sợ say mê cô ấy, gây ra nỗi kinh hoàng chưa từng thấy.BÍ MẬT KHÔNG THỂ NÓI – T13Đạo diễn:  You-min SeoDiễn viên:  Do Kyung-soo, Won Jin-ah, ...Thể loại:  Tâm Lý, Tình cảmBộ phim theo chân một nghệ sĩ piano phải đột ngột chấm dứt sự nghiệp do chấn thương. Tại một học viện âm nhạc ở Hàn Quốc, anh đã phải lòng một cô gái bí ẩn, người truyền cảm hứng để anh theo đuổi âm nhạc một lần nữa. Đoạn tình cảm này mới chởm nở thì cô gái bỗng nhiên biến mất, khiến anh bối rối, đồng thời phát hiện bí mật ẩn giấu bao lâu nay.VÕ ĐƯỜNG ĐẠI NÁO – T16Đạo diễn:  Mạch Khải QuangDiễn viên:  Cổ Thiên Lạc, Lương Vịnh Kỳ, Châu Tú Na, Hồ Tử Đồng, Trương Văn KiệtThể loại:  Hài, Hành ĐộngCựu vô địch Muay Thái đến từ Macau, Chung Lỗi (Cổ Thiên Lạc) sau khi hết thời thì nhanh chóng đứng trên bờ vực phá sản vì phòng tập võ của anh là “Chung Lỗi Xá” hiện đang ế ẩm vô cùng và nhóm khách hàng duy nhất đăng ký nếu không phải các cô gái muốn giữ dáng để tìm bạn trai thì sẽ là những công dân lớn tuổi đang tìm nơi để ngủ trưa. Dù vậy, cái nghèo không cản bước được đam mê của Chung Lỗi. Với sự "manifest" không ngừng nghỉ thì cuối cùng anh cũng gặp được "khách hàng" của đời mình - Người phụ nữ giàu có và bí ẩn nhất Hồng Kông mang tên Elsa đã chọn võ đường của anh để theo học với quyết tâm "đánh ghen" thắng baby three (Bé Ba aka Tiểu Tam). Từ đây, loạt tình huống gây cười nội thương theo nghĩa đen chính thức bắt đầu: Liệu ai sẽ là người thắng cuộc trong màn Nữ Nhi Tranh Đấu này!!CƯỚI MA: HIẾN MẸ CHO QUỶ - T18 (Indonesia)Đạo diễn:  Azhar Kinoi LubisDiễn viên:  Taskya Namya, Wafda Saifan Lubis, Arla AilaniThể loại:  Kinh DịMỗi ngày trong cuộc sống Ranti đều xoay quanh bởi sự cay nghiệt của mẹ chồng cùng những lời vu cáo của em dâu khiến cô vô cùng thống khổ. Mọi việc trở nên bùng nổ khi họ lần lượt phớt lờ việc cứu lấy cô con gái gặp tai nạn, thúc đẩy Ranti phải“ tiến thêm bước nữa” với ác quỷ ,mà từ đó lần lượt những người đối xử tệ với cô đều phải trả giá bằng mạng sống.INTERSTELLAR (CHIẾU LẠI) – T13Đạo diễn:  Christopher NolanDiễn viên:  Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica ChastainThể loại:  Khoa Học Viễn TưởngMột đoàn thám hiểm vũ trụ sử dụng một hố đen mới được khám phá để du hành xuyên không gian đến những vì sao xa xôi và tìm kiếm hy vọng cho loài người. “Interstellar” là biên niên ký về cuộc phiêu lưu vĩ đại của một nhóm các nhà thám hiểm sử dụng khám phá mới về lỗ đen vũ trụ để vượt qua các giới hạn thôngthường trong du hành không gian, chinh phục khoảng không mênh mông trên một chuyến hành trình xuyên dải ngân hà.. Cùng trải nghiệm một INTERSTELLAR hoàntoàn khác biệt.

In this episode, Tamara and Classy discuss their recent reads and dive into a detailed analysis of 'The Best Lies' by David Ellis. They share their thoughts on character development, pacing, and the intertwining stories within the book, while also reflecting on their personal reading experiences and updates. The conversation delves into the complexities of character identities, family dynamics, the impact of trauma on childhood, and more.Ep 522Pick up a copy of The Best LiesConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks with 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Nghe trọn nội dung sách nói Việt Nam - Ngôi Sao Đang Lên Của Châu Á trên ứng dụng Voiz FM: https://voiz.vn/play/6536/ Cuốn sách được kiến tạo với ba mục tiêu rõ ràng. Thứ nhất, nó là một công cụ tự học, giúp hai vị đồng tác giả hiểu sâu sắc hơn về đất nước Việt Nam. Thứ hai, tác phẩm được kỳ vọng sẽ xóa bỏ những hiểu lầm về Việt Nam đối với bạn bè quốc tế, đồng thời bổ sung kiến thức cho người dân Việt Nam về những thành tựu và thách thức mà đất nước đã trải qua. Ví dụ điển hình là việc làm rõ bản chất của nền kinh tế Việt Nam, vốn không phải là nền kinh tế tự do, cũng như giúp người dân hiểu rõ hơn về định hướng phát triển của đất nước. Hơn nữa, cuốn sách đóng vai trò là chiếc chìa khóa mở lối tư duy, nâng cao nhận thức cho người dân Việt Nam. Bằng cách phân tích những diễn biến trong hiện tại và lý giải những nguyên nhân dẫn đến chúng, tác phẩm giúp người đọc dự đoán và hoạch định hướng đi cho tương lai, đồng thời khơi dậy niềm tự hào về những thành tựu đã đạt được và triển vọng tươi sáng của đất nước. Tại ứng dụng sách nói Voiz FM, sách nói Việt Nam - Ngôi Sao Đang Lên Của Châu Á được đầu tư chất lượng âm thanh và thu âm chuyên nghiệp, tốt nhất để mang lại trải nghiệm nghe tuyệt vời cho bạn. --- Về Voiz FM: Voiz FM là ứng dụng sách nói podcast ra mắt thị trường công nghệ từ năm 2019. Với gần 2000 tựa sách độc quyền, Voiz FM hiện đang là nền tảng sách nói podcast bản quyền hàng đầu Việt Nam. Bạn có thể trải nghiệm miễn phí đa dạng nội dung tại Voiz FM từ sách nói, podcast đến truyện nói, sách tóm tắt và nội dung dành cho thiếu nhi. --- Voiz FM website: https://voiz.vn/ Theo dõi Facebook Voiz FM: https://www.facebook.com/VoizFM Tham khảo thêm các bài viết review, tổng hợp, gợi ý sách để lựa chọn sách nói dễ dàng hơn tại trang Blog Voiz FM: http://blog.voiz.vn/ --- Cảm ơn bạn đã ủng hộ Voiz FM. Nếu bạn yêu thích sách nói Việt Nam - Ngôi Sao Đang Lên Của Châu Á và các nội dung sách nói podcast khác, hãy đăng ký kênh để nhận thông báo về những nội dung mới nhất của Voiz FM channel nhé. Ngoài ra, bạn có thể nghe BẢN FULL ĐỘC QUYỀN hàng chục ngàn nội dung Chất lượng cao khác tại ứng dụng Voiz FM. Tải ứng dụng Voiz FM: voiz.vn/download #voizfm #sáchnói #podcast #sáchnóiViệtNam_NgôiSaoĐangLênCủaChâu Á #BrookTaylor #SamKorsmoe

Magic MindGet 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/shelfaddictJAN #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformanceIn this episode of the podcast, hosts Tamara and Classy dive into their first thriller of the year, discussing their recent reads, upcoming TBRs, and the main event: 'The Return of Ellie Black' by Emiko Jean. They explore themes of trauma, survival, and character development while sharing their thoughts on the writing style and plot twists that kept them engaged throughout the story. In this conversation, the hosts delve into the complexities of character motivations, psychological manipulation, and the dark themes of grooming and survival in a gripping narrative.Ep 519Pick up a copy of The Return Of Ellie BlackConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy Green on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks with 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Hoy en el Tema del Día en vivo desde nuestro estudio conversamos en vivo con Jorge Castro, ex diputado, actual Alcalde Municipal de Santa Ana Oeste “Sheriff de SAO”

Der schwache Eindruck der Herbst-Season scheint sich mit dieser Folge ein wenig zu bestätigen. Mit "Dandadan" ist zwar das Highlight der Season dabei und auch "Sword Art Online Alternative" ist ganz spaßig als Action-Show. Der Rest bewegt sich aber eher im Bereich nett bis solide. Kein Wunder also, dass Lukas mit seinem exquisiten Geschmack so wenig Redeanteil hat. "Mecha-Ude" konnte unsere Erwartungen beinahe erfüllen, sie jedoch nicht vollständig zu erreichen. Julian hatte zwar seine Otome-Isekai mit "I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History" oder "The Do-Over Damsel Conquers The Dragon Emperor", doch auch hier nicht so vieles mehr zu sagen. Die vollständige Adaption von "Sengoku Youko" gefiel Julian auch, aber nicht so sehr, dass er sie Lukas uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen würde. Dafür scheint die anfängliche Begeisterung von Julian Früchte getragen zu haben: "2.5 Dimensional Seduction" bekommt trotz seiner leichten Ecchi-Harem-Elemente das Lukas-Gütesiegel als gute Show. Und damit auf ins Jahr 2025!

“TBT Tô Lâm ‘tặng' Huân chương Sao vàng cho sếp cũ, sắp thúc đẩy TƯ Đảng ‘xử lý' nhân sự” là chủ đề của Bàn Tròn Chuyên Đề hôm nay, thứ Ba ngày 21/01/2025 của VOA Tiếng Việt, kính thưa và kính chào quý vị khán thính giả.

Si vous n'avez jamais vu l'artillerie à l'œuvre, c'est tout un spectacle. Ils ont de gros canons qui peuvent effectuer des tirs précis sur une distance de quelques douzaines de kilomètres. De plus, une des choses les plus rassurantes c'est d'être couvert à distance quand vous en avez besoin. Si on ajoute des drones, des observateurs et maintenant la défense aérienne, vous avez ce qu'il faut pour qu'un métier soit vraiment génial. Dans cet épisode, faites la connaissance de l'adjudante Marie-Ève Smith du 4e Régiment d'artillerie (Appui général), pour qui ce type d'opération fait partie de son quotidien.Pour toute question ou tout commentaire, n'hésitez pas à communiquer avec le capitaine Adam Orton :armyconnect-connectionarmee@forces.gc.caMédias sociaux de l'Armée canadienne :Facebook | X (Twitter) |  Instagram | YouTubeConsultez le site Forces.ca si vous envisagez une carrière dans l'Armée.Renseignements sur les droits d'auteur© Sa Majesté le Roi du chef du Canada, représenté par le ministre de la Défense nationale, 2025

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'Everyone Is Watching' by Heather Gudenkauf. They explore the book's premise, character dynamics, and the suspenseful plot twists, while also comparing it to other works by the author. The conversation highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the narrative, character development, and the overall reading experience, culminating in their final thoughts and ratings.Pick up a copy of Everyone is WatchingConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy Green on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

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In this podcast episode, Tamara and Classy discuss Liane Moriarty's novel 'Here One Moment,' exploring its themes of fate, free will, character development, and more.Pick up a copy of Here One MomentConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy Green on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

This week, AniPro reviews the Studio Bones hidden gem anime: Blood Blockade Battlefront! Tune in to find out whether or not the 2015 anime is as good as people say! Also, the boys discuss the best worlds in anime, catch each other up on their reading escapades, and more! Support AniPro: Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AniProPod Send us a Mailbag: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anipropod.com/mailbag Use code "ANIPRO" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tokyotreat.com/?rfsn=7695251.3317f Follow AniPro: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/AniProPod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/anipropod⁠⁠⁠ Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/dV5tMCWvM7 Next Reviews: Anime: Your Lie In April → Ponpo The Cinephile → Listeners Choice Manga: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CITY (Chapters 1 - 39) Tracks: Opening theme: Shibuya Bumper Track: "Culture (Arcforge)", GrimesAI Music licensed by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠slip.stream⁠ Timestamps 00:00:00 - AniProPod 153 Intro 00:02:04 - Gal Gohan 00:08:31 - Mysterious Girlfriend X 00:15:13 - Naoki Urasawa's Monster 00:21:48 - Anime Worlds: One Piece, Psycho Pass, Pokemon 00:31:53 - Scott Pilgrim, Rural Japan, Cowboy Bebop 00:40:31 - SAO, Monogatari, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure 00:48:40 - Berserk, Chainsaw Man, Frieren, Attack on Titan 00:55:56 - Jay's Anime Review Pick 01:04:39 - Which Anime Are We? 01:13:27 - Mike's Anime Review Pick 01:17:32 - Review Intro & Comparisons 01:26:39 - Character Discussion 01:40:25 - Language Choice & Best Characters 01:53:06 - Producion & Plot 02:01:27 - Themes 02:05:34 - Final Thoughts & Rating 02:11:56 - Cole's Anime Review Pick

Master Marc Zirogiannis' review off the new Well Go USA Release, Bangkok Dog. After intercepting a shipment of drugs from Thailand and discovering five dead bodies amidst the illicit cargo, special agent Andrew Kang (D.Y. Sao) arrests the international drug cartel's Los Angeles-based operative (Brian Le) and impersonates him to go deep undercover in the Bangkok criminal underworld. But as he works to gain the trust of higher-ups in the gang's inner circle, the line between cop and criminal becomes increasingly blurred, leaving him—and his agency—to wonder whether he's gotten in too deep to ever make it out alive. *This episode is presented By BETONLINE

Today's Sponsor: The Chess Club Mystery series by TK Eldridge: https://tkeldridge.com/Pick up the whole series today!Gambit (Prequel Novella)*As of 10/23/24, this book is FREE on Kindle!*Rook (#1) *As of 10/23/24, this book is FREE on Kindle!*Knight (#2)Bishop (#3)King (#4)In this episode of the Buddy Read podcast, hosts Tamara and Classy discuss 'The Only Good Indians' by Stephen Graham Jones, exploring its themes of horror, cultural commentary, and character development. They delve into the narrative's slow-burn pacing, the significance of the character's past actions, and the social issues surrounding Native American culture. The conversation highlights their reactions to the book, favorite scenes, and the literary elements shaping their reading experience.Ep 509Pick up a copy of The Only Good IndiansConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy Green on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

This episode, the Autumn/Fall Anime season is here and its… oddly small?The final quarter of the year would historically see a trove of great anime to check out, but this time it's looking like relatively slim pickings after a blockbuster Summer season!But don't worry, we've got you covered with a few great selections to tide you over – which means a chance to finally watch some of that back catalogue! … Right?This plus the latest anime news, our picks from the summer season and news on our upcoming schedule for the Halloween Special!EPISODE SEGMENTS00:00:00 – Show Opener00:03:44 – The 2024 Autumn Anime Season00:46:43 – Season in Review: Summer 202401:07:50 – Anime Communique01:28:55 – Next Time, Weddings and Spooky polls on Patreon!VIDEOS!Kawaii-Fi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KawaiiFiKyle's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KyleinOrbitTifa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thetkennedy SUPPORT USPatreon: Patreon.com/KawaiiFiBuy us a Coffee: Ko-fi.com/kawaiifi JOIN THE KAWAII-FI COMMUNITYTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kawaiifianimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kawaiifianime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KawaiiFiAnime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kawaiifianimeDiscord: https://discord.gg/p9ccFx8vTQ LISTEN ELSEWHERE?Smart Link: https://link.chtbl.com/KawaiiFiSpotify: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiSpotifyApple: https://bit.ly/Kawaii-FiAppleTags:Anime,Manga,Anime Recommendations,top 10 anime,New anime,Best anime,Anime Podcast,Dan da Dan,Re:Zero,Shangri-La Frontier,Ranma,Yakuza Fiance,BLUE LOCK,Uzumaki,Junji Ito,TsumaSho,Blue Box,DanMachi,Bleach,TYBW,SAO,Dragon Ball Daima,Natsume's Book of Friends,Makeine,Mayonaka Punch,The elusive Samurai,I Parry Everything,Magical Girl and Evil Lieutenant,Dahlia in Bloom,Oshi no Ko,Cyberpunk Anime,Sakamoto Days,

In this podcast episode, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'The Last Mrs. Parrish' by Liv Constantine. They talk about the themes of manipulation, abuse, and obsession in the story. They also discuss the characters and their actions, highlighting the flaws and questionable decisions made by the protagonist, Amber. The hosts share their reactions and thoughts on the book, including the shocking moments and twists.Ep 506Pick up a copy of 'The Last Mrs. Parrish | https://amzn.to/3TvSwGwConnect with Tamara on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | @shelfaddictionConnect with Classy Green on social media:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

- Tính đến 17h00 hôm qua (14/9), các tổ chức, cá nhân đã chuyển về tài khoản của Ban Vận động cứu trợ Trung ương là 1.001 tỷ đồng (Một nghìn không trăm linh một tỷ đồng). Ban Vận động cứu trợ Trung ương đang tiếp tục rà soát để phân bổ sớm nhất đến với các địa phương vùng thiệt hại do bão lũ. Đồng thời tiếp tục cập nhật và công khai danh sách các tổ chức, cá nhân ủng hộ trên các phương tiện thông tin đại chúng. Để hiểu rõ hơn về quá trình vận động, phân bổ nguồn lực mời quý vị cùng nghe trao đổi sau đây giữa phóng viên Lại Hoa với bà Trương Thị Ngọc Ánh, Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Trung ương MTTQ Việt Nam. Chủ đề : Bà Trương Thị Ngọc Ánh, Sao kê, công khai, minh bạch, ủng hộ đồng bào lũ lụt --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

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C'est l'un des temps forts de la campagne présidentielle aux États-Unis : Kamala Harris et Donald Trump s'affronteront ce soir lors d'un débat à partir de 21h00 locales devant des millions de téléspectateurs, mais sans public, sans notes, pendant 90 minutes. Le débat sera organisé à Philadelphie, dans l'État clé de la Pennsylvanie et diffusé sur la chaîne ABC. Selon notre correspondant à Washington, Guillaume Naudin, qui suivra le débat pour nous, et nous présente les en les enjeux, ça peut être un tournant de la campagne.La presse en parle aussi, et pas seulement nord-américaine. Pour le journal brésilien Folha de Sao de Paulo, Kamala Harris « qui est encore relativement peu connue des électeurs », doit profiter de cette occasion pour montrer « qui elle est et ce qu'elle veut ». L'objectif de Donald Trump, selon Folha, c'est de « mettre fin une fois pour toutes à l'engouement qu'a suscité la nomination de Kamala Harris et de la qualifier de « radical, faible et tout aussi coupable des problèmes du gouvernement actuel que Joe Biden ».Le dilemme pour Donald Trump : comment critiquer son adversaire sans tomber dans des attaques personnelles, voire sexistes ?Comme le remarque Politico, Donald Trump ne fait un bon score auprès des électrices. « Ce soir, il sera sur scène à côté d'une femme dont il s'est moqué publiquement et en privé en utilisant un langage largement considéré comme sexiste. Son entourage espère qu'il n'aggravera pas la situation pendant le débat. » Selon un conseiller de l'ancien président, les mauvaises performances de Donald Trump auprès des électrices sont « le point faible de sa campagne à l'heure actuelle ». Il faudra s'attaquer à la politique de Kamala Harris sans l'attaquer elle. Toujours selon le conseiller, le format du débat pourrait toutefois aider Donald Trump à se contrôler : il est prévu que le microphone de celle et celui qui n'a pas la parole soit coupé.Le renforcement de la Mission multinationale d'appui à la sécurité prévu pour la fin du moisC'est à la Une d'Alterpresse. Le site d'information titre sur le déploiement des contingents du Bahamas, de la Jamaïque et du Belize qui doivent épauler celui du Kenya. Leur arrivé devrait donner à la mission un visage « multinational qui lui faisait défaut », selon le chef de la MMAS, cité par Alterpresse. Et on apprend aussi à travers le Miami Herald que le gouvernement américain cherche à prolonger d'un an la mission de sécurité,« tout en demandant au Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies de commencer à planifier la transition de cette opération sous-financée et mal équipée vers une force officielle de maintien de la paix de l'ONU ». Selon le Miami Herald, cette demande figure dans un projet de résolution de quatre phrases qui actuellement gardé secret par les États membres de l'ONU.Haïti sous la menace de la montée des eauxLa mer est de plus en plus haute et, petit à petit, elle grignote le littoral d'Haïti. Les îlots disparaissent et même s'il ne s'agit que de quelques bancs de sable par endroits, comme au large des îles Cayemites, les conséquences sont déjà visibles, explique Marine Lebègue. Elle a recueilli le témoignage du botaniste William Cinea qui met en garde contre l'aménagement du littoral.Le journal de la 1ère On revient sur l'acte de vandalisme dans une classe de Guyane.

We conclude our Sword Art Online coverage with 6 episodes from Season 3! Otherwise known as SAO Alicization! How does this less Kirito-driven season hold up with the earlier series? Plus Jack gives his thoughts on the SAO games! Episodes discussed: S3 episodes 1, 6, 10, 30, 33, and 36 Is This Anime? Twitter: @isthisanimepod Instagram: @isthisanimepod Jack Metcalfe Instagram: @jackisjak Twitter: @OnlyRealJackM Jordan Mitchell Love Instagram: @jmitchelllove

Zoe Bingley-Pullin is as vibrant as the food she brings to the table as a nutritionist, chef, TV presenter, wife and mother and now author of the new book Eat Your Way to Healthy Hormones. Best known for TV shows Good Chef Bad Chef and The House of Wellness, Zoe shares her personal story dealing with the challenges of IVF, perimenopause and motherhood, plus a blossoming media career and how food was a guiding light in dealing with it all. You will hear about her dedication to coffee and cheese, and  her dream dinner party guests and menu are out of this world. It's an interesting battle in the Food Poll this week as we pit the Salada against the Sao. Who gets the bikkies?     Presented by Sarah Patterson & Kevin Hillier Broadcast each Sunday on the ACE Radio Network - https://aceradio.com.au/ Catch us also on: The Buzzz - Melbourne's Home of Classic Hits - thebuzzz.com.au Radio 2DD - Easy Listening - On Line - https://www.2dd.online/ Radio Bayside - Stream.radiobayside.com  Follow us on Facebook...https://www.facebook.com/foodbyteswithsarahpatterson/ Twitter & Instagram - @sarahfoodbytes Post-production by Chris Gates  for Howdy Partners Media | www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts © 2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this podcast episode, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'If Something Happens to Me' by Alex Finlay. The book follows the story of Ryan Richardson, who has been haunted by the disappearance of his girlfriend, Allie. When Allie's car is found years later, Ryan embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. The story is told from multiple perspectives and takes place in different parts of the world. The hosts praise the fast-paced plot and the intricate connections between the characters. They also discuss themes of bullying, revenge, and the consequences of past actions. The conversation covers various subtopics, including the impact of bullying and viral videos, the portrayal of suicide in the book, the use of multiple points of view, the effectiveness of the audiobook narration, the interconnected relationships and storylines, the realistic ending, and more.The article mentioned: Language Matters: Why We Don't Say "Committed Suicide" https://www.irmi.com/articles/expert-commentary/language-matters-why-we-dont-say-committed-suicideEp 503Pick up a copy of 'If Something Happens to Me' | https://amzn.to/4cCnEemConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Topics covered : Childhood cancer, grief, perspective, gratitude. In this episode I speak to Roseanna Ruane about her wonderful daughter Saoírse who sadly passed away in March this year.We spoke a few weeks ago and in this heart-breaking conversation she talks about Saoirse, the kind and wise girl that she was, from her first cancer diagnosis when she was only 7 years old and how devastating life has been since she passed away.She talks about how much she believes in being grateful for what we have in life, and the importance in making memories.Saoirse was only 12 years old when she left this world but she left her mark in the most beautiful way.Roseanna lives in Galway with her husband Ollie, their daughter Farrah Rose and their much loved dog Willow.If you have been affected by this episode, please go to Grief & loss helplines in Ireland (findahelpline.com) for a list of resources that might be beneficial.And if you want to contact Roseanna, you can find her on Instagram (@saoirseandmamma) or if you want her to speak at an event, you can email her theruane4@gmail.comRoseanna uses their page to spread awareness about childhood cancer, limb loss, fertility and grief and her wish is to continue to speak about their experience in the hope that it might give people perspective on what's important in life.I'll be taking a quick break from the pod but I'll be back again with more conversations in September. In the meantime, you can dive back into over 180 episodes and if you're a fan of what I do, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places, I'd really appreciate it.Thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real.Enjoy the rest of the summer agus tabhair aire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast episode, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'Where Sleeping Girls Lie' by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. They both express disappointment with the book, finding it boring and lacking in suspense. They also critique the characterization of the high school students, finding them unrealistic and not relatable. They discuss the missed opportunities for revenge, the lack of development in the plot until the later stages of the book, and more.Ep 500Pick up a copy of 'Where Sleeping Girls Lie' | https://amzn.to/4bfGIOKConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

- Chiều qua 18/7, thay mặt lãnh đạo Đảng, Nhà nước, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm đã công bố Quyết định và trao Huân chương Sao vàng - huân chương cao quý nhất của nước Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam tặng Tổng Bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng. Đến nay, sau gần 40 năm tiến hành công cuộc đổi mới dưới sự lãnh đạo của Đảng, Nhà nước, đất nước ta đã đạt được những thành tựu nổi bật trong phát triển kinh tế - xã hội, xây dựng, chỉnh đốn Đảng...;nhiều ý kiến cán bộ, đảng viên và nhân dân nhận định, đây là phần thưởng hoàn toàn xứng đáng mà Đảng, Nhà nước ta dành cho cá nhân Tổng Bí thư Nguyễn Phú Trọng với những thành tích đặc biệt xuất sắc trên nhiều vị trí công tác của Tổng Bí thư đối với sự nghiệp cách mạng của Đảng, Nhà nước và của đất nước ta. Chủ đề : hân chương, sao vàng, tổng bí thư --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vov1tintuc/support

This episode features Marcus Kirkland, AAU coach, trainer, and founder of StriveAboveOthers (SAO). Marcus discusses his approach as a coach and trainer, sharing how each position informs the other. He also shares his memorable experience of guarding Steph Curry during the SAO open runs. From organizing backyard open runs at eight years old to hosting NBA stars, Marcus's journey is truly remarkable. Check out the She Can Ball Socials! Instagram:   / she.can.ball   Twitter:   / shecanballpod   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@she.can.ball?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1PFpT1V...

In this podcast recording, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'She's Not Sorry' by Mary Kubica, sharing their thoughts on the plot, characters, and twists. They delve into their disappointment with the book, the predictability of the twists, and the portrayal of the characters. The conversation is filled with humor, frustration, and critical analysis of the story.For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Ep 496Pick up a copy of 'She's Not Sorry' | https://amzn.to/4bfGIOKConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

After completing the first 3 episodes of new semi-SAO clone, The New Gate, we were left scratching our heads. The show has a very familiar premise, but did it capitalize on its uniqueness? Leave a comment/review or message us at badanimepod@gmail.com or DM us on insta @badanimepod to have your lovely words read out on the show!

So this episode is so chock full of goodness, you might need a cookie and a glass of milk to wash it down.  In her corner, Krys reads us some very short horror stories.  Then we go all in on Zheng Yi Sao aka Shang Yi aka Ching Shih.  We talk about her early life, of which we know very little, her meeting and marrying one of the greatest pirates of her time, how she came to control the ragtag fleet she did and just what a smart combatant she was.  We discuss the death of her first husband, her continued command of the rag-tag band of pirates and how she retired and lived like a queen in this man I wish I knew more about this amazing person episode of the Family Plot Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.

In this podcast episode, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'Drowning' by TJ Newman. They talk about their expectations, the large cast of characters, the writing style, and the ending. They also touch on family, resilience, and the sacrifices parents make for their children.For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Ep 493Pick up a copy of 'Drowning' | https://amzn.to/4awsqZyConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Today I'm reviewing the new Prime Video release, The Idea of You, the movie adaptation of the book by the same name. I'm sharing my thoughts followed by a 2019 book chat where Classy and I discussed the book. It's one of our first Buddy Read Chats, so far back that it was before we decided to focus on mystery and thrillers and started recording videos! It's a true throwback treat! The movie review is spoiler-free, but the book chat is FULL of spoilers (as usual). I liked the adaptation a lot more than the book! Which surprised me because that rarely happens. Did you watch the movie and/or read the book? Please share what you thought of it!For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Ep 492Pick up a copy of 'The Idea of You' | https://amzn.to/3yf7NUEConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

ICYMI, check out this encore episode featuring the thriller Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby. We had such a great conversation about this book, that I had to reshare it. Enjoy! (This episode was originally published February 16, 2022). This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo, so you've been warned!For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Check out our sponsors! * The Shelf Addiction Merch Store! Buy your next favorite bookish t-shirt!: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/merch.html* Try audiobooks! New audiobooks.com customers get a FREE 30-day membership and your first audiobook FREE! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION when you sign up at https://ca.audiobooks.com/signupEp 394Pick up a copy of the book being discussed!Razorblade Tears | https://amzn.to/3uVc4sjConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

In this conversation, Tamara and Classy discuss the book 'None of This is True' by Lisa Jewell. They explore the story's different perspectives and unreliable narrators, particularly focusing on the character of Josie. They debate who may have killed Brooke and the truth behind Josie's stories. We want your thoughts!! Answer the question posed at the end of this podcast. Who do you think killed Brooke? You can find the poll on both Spotify and  Bookclubs (after the book club meeting).The website mentioned that describes the definition of a thriller: https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-a-thriller/For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Ep 491Pick up a copy of 'None of This is True' |https://amzn.to/3Uk3EXOConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Dive into the murky depths of legal intrigue with Tamara and special co-host Classy in this gripping episode of the Shelf Addiction Podcast. They dissect the legal thriller "The Intern" by Michelle Campbell, where the line between mentor and manipulator blurs. Madison Rivera's internship with Judge Catherine Conroy spirals into a dangerous game of deceit, as her brother's fate becomes entangled in a web of corruption. But who's the puppeteer, and who's the pawn?For ad-free content and behind-the-scenes access, including video podcast episodes, join us on Patreon. Audio enthusiasts can find exclusive content on the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to fuel the bookish banter. Connect with Tamara across social media @shelfaddiction and with Classy @thebookishvirtualassistant.Ep 488Pick up a copy of 'The Intern' | https://amzn.to/3VrsXZ5Connect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Prepare for a gripping game of deception in the latest episode of the Shelf Addiction Podcast, where Tamara and co-host Classy from the Bookish Virtual Assistant unravel the twisted world of 'First Lie Wins' by Ashley Elston. This episode promises to be a mind-bending journey through the life of Evie Porter—a woman with a fabricated existence, a garden of secrets, and a dangerous mission that could unravel her entire life.Connect with Tamara and Classy for even more bookish insights and join their thrilling discussions on the BookClubs app. If you're craving more, exclusive after-show content awaits on Patreon and the Spreaker app. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share the podcast to keep the bookish conversations going!Ep 487Pick up a copy of 'First Lie Wins' | https://amzn.to/3V8PxFKConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.Buckle up for a thrilling ride through deception and vengeance in the latest episode of Shelf Addiction Podcast, where Tamara and featured co-host Classy from the Bookish Virtual Assistant delve into the twisty narrative of 'Look Closer' by David Ellis. With a gripping opener that rivals the best in thriller fiction, this book is a masterclass in suspense, keeping the hosts and listeners on the edge of their seats. From Simon and Vicky's darkly intertwined pasts to the shocking revelations of a seemingly perfect couple's true nature, this episode unpacks the intricate web of lies and the long game of revenge that propels the story to its explosive conclusion.As Tamara and Classy dissect the novel's complex characters and their motivations, they uncover the meticulous planning behind the murders, the clever use of technology, and the satisfyingly thorough police work that nearly unravels it all. The hosts commend Ellis's writing for its engrossing pace, despite a few plot holes, and the outstanding narration that brought the characters to life. However, they also note the lack of diversity within the cast and how it could have enriched the story's tapestry.Listeners who enjoy a narrative where nothing is as it seems, and everyone has a secret, will find 'Look Closer' to be a perfect pick. This episode is a full spoiler discussion, so it's best enjoyed after reading the book. For those who want more, the after-show on Patreon and Spreaker offers an extended conversation.Today on BOOK CHAT, Tamara and Classy are discussing this month's Buddy Read. This is a candid and spoiler-filled convo, so you've been warned! Every month we come together to talk about the thriller/mystery title that we've chosen. Feel free to join us for the book club meeting if you want more discussion beyond the podcast episode!Ep 483Pick up a copy of the book being discussed!Look Closer| https://amzn.to/3RG0V8TConnect with Tamara on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/shelfaddictionInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/Connect with Classy Green on social media:Twitter | https://x.com/classygreenInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/thebookishvirtualassistantJoin the SAO book club on BookClubs: https://bookclubs.com/shelf-addiction-book-club/join/Check out our sponsors! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Try audiobooks! **New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddictionWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe voicemail https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter on the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.