Review: The Universe in Verse - Maria Popova and Illustrated by Ofra Amit -October 2024 In Maria Popova's "The Universe in Verse," the marriage of science and poetry takes center stage, orchestrating a symphony where the left and right brain work in unison. This captivating exploration transcends conventional boundaries, offering an exquisite ode to wonder and a poignant journey through humanity's pursuit of truth and significance. At the heart of Maria Popova's narrative lies the belief that both poetry and science serve as instruments for delving into the depths of our world, fostering a profound intimacy and love for it. Across fifteen succinct essays, she delves into a spectrum of subjects, from the enigmatic realms of dark matter and the infinite elegance of pi to the enduring resilience of trees and the intricate intelligence of octopuses. What sets Popova's work apart is her seamless integration of scientific inquiry with the human narratives behind it...

  Book Details: Book Title :   Peace in the Midst of the Storm  by Kaleb Thompson Category :   Adult Non-Fiction (18+) , 86 pages Genre :  Poetry Publisher :   Wipf and Stock Release date:    December, 2021 Content Rating :  G  because it provides positive, wholesome content through spiritual poetry that seeks to encourage and inspire others. Book Description: Anxiety and fear seek to prey on the damaged and create heavy burdens that scar the soul, being heartless and insensitive to the lost, unkempt, and broken-spirited in a troubled, unwholesome world. However, they do not reign for eternity, as faith, resilience, and empowerment remain planted from within to help overcome pressing obstacles, regardless of how difficult they may be.  Peace in the Midst of the Storm  primarily focuses on the beauty of positivity, selflessness, and honorable confidence that symbolizes the importance of light being present w...

#VBT - You Won't Know Her Name - Shanti Hershenson - November 2021 I wasn't sure what to expect with this book but as I opened it, it was written in verse format - poetry and it had a lot of trigger warnings as it touched on bullying in various ways from physical and verbal abuse. Reading this book brought back memories of another author who set the bar for writing the edgy taboo topics in poetry format - Ellen Hopkins.  Unlike Ellen's books which are thick and average to be often quite long, You Won't Know Her Name by Shanti Hershenson was a quick read as it only took me 30 mins to read on my lunch break at work today. I also have a major cover crush on this title too. As someone who has bullied me and feels like I never really fit in, I loved this book as also I took to writing and reading like this main character. I also really felt for her as the girl in this book is only eleven going on twelve and that was about the same years as I was bullied as I was a poor gir...

Title: The Girl: Unspoken Words Collection Author: Ella Rye Genre: Poetry, Free Verse Poetry Cover Designer: Sarah Hansen, Okay Creations Publication Date: September 18 th , 2018 Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR Blurb: “I’m the girl they want… But never want to keep” From poet Ella Rye comes a collection full of raw vulnerability. Taking you on a journey through her life, trying to figure what it all means after heartbreak. Learning to move on, knowing that your are worthy of so much more. The Unspoken Words Collection is Free Verse Poetry, divided into four parts. Spanning over a generation. The Girl Never Had a Chance Parts of Me It Will Fade Ella Rye grew up in small-town California. She grew up loving words. An avid reader from a young age. During her teen years, she developed a love for poetry and began writing. The words flowed out of her naturally, never even really knowing the type of poetry she was writing. Over the years, poetry helped her...