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The Destruction of Atlantis by Frank Joseph / Cemetery Dance by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child / Atlantis by David Gibbins / Drood by Dan Simmons / People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks by Eye8Pudding

Cemetery Dance – “Bestsellers Preston and Child kill off a regular supporting character at the outset of this suspenseful tale of urban terror, their ninth to feature FBI special agent Aloysius Pendergast (after The Wheel of Darkness). William Smithback, a New York Times reporter, and his wife, Nora Kelly, an anthropologist with the New York Museum of Natural History, are celebrating their first anniversary when Smithback is fatally stabbed in their Manhattan apartment, apparently by a creepy neighbor, Colin Fearing, an out-of-work British actor. Given eyewitness descriptions of the killer, including one from Kelly herself, as well as surveillance footage showing a blood-stained Fearing emerging from the apartment building right after the crime, the case appears to be open and shut—until Pendergast and his NYPD ally, Lt. Vincent D'Agosta, learn that Fearing died almost two weeks earlier.” – from www.amazon.com

I loved this book, just like I loved almost all of their other books. I was very sad about one of the major characters dying but it definitely served a purpose in the story. I would definitely 100% recommend Preston & Child’s books.

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Atlantis – “From an extraordinary discovery in a remote desert oasis to a desperate race against time in the ocean depths, a team of adventurers is about to find the truth behind the most baffling legend in history--the legend of Atlantis…Marine archaeologist Jack Howard has stumbled upon the keys to an ancient puzzle. With a crack team of scientific experts and ex-Special Forces commandos, he is heading for what he believes could be the greatest archaeological find of all time -- the site of fabled Atlantis -- while a ruthless adversary watches his every move and prepares to strike. But neither of them could have imagined what awaits them in the murky depths. Not only a shocking truth about a lost world, but an explosive secret that could have devastating consequences today. Jack is determined to stop the legacy of Atlantis from falling into the wrong hands, whatever the cost. But first he must do battle to prevent a global catastrophe.” – from www.borders.com

This was a pretty good book. I liked the storyline but there were times where Gibbins would veer off into discussing technical equipment and diving protocols…it was a little distracting for me. All in all, it was a decent read and I’ll probably pick up another of his books at some point.

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Drood – “Based on the historical details of Charles Dickens' life, "Drood" explores the still-unsolved mysteries of the famous author's last years and may provide the key to his final, unfinished work: ‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood.’”

I’m only a couple dozen pages into this one. I remember from some of Dan Simmons’ other books that he can be very detailed and a little long-winded and “Drood” is no exception…lol

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People of the Book – “One of the earliest Jewish religious volumes to be illuminated with images, the Sarajevo Haggadah survived centuries of purges and wars thanks to people of all faiths who risked their lives to safeguard it. Geraldine Brooks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March, has turned the intriguing but sparely detailed history of this precious volume into an emotionally rich, thrilling fictionalization that retraces its turbulent journey. In the hands of Hanna Heath, an impassioned rare-book expert restoring the manuscript in 1996 Sarajevo, it yields clues to its guardians and whereabouts: an insect wing, a wine stain, salt crystals, and a white hair. While readers experience crucial moments in the book's history through a series of fascinating, fleshed-out short stories, Hanna pursues its secrets scientifically, and finds that some interests will still risk everything in the name of protecting this treasure.” – from www.amazon.com

This is a really good book. I picked it up at the flea market one day and started reading it, next thing I knew, I was 100 pages in. It switches back and forth in time but the switches are very definite and easy to recognize so it isn’t confusing.

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And finally, I’m still working on Frank Joseph’s “The Destruction of Atlantis”. Hopefully I’ll be done soon…it’s due back at the library soon! :)

The Destruction of Atlantis -- Started: May 8, 2009 Finished: June 16, 2009

Cemetery Dance -- Started: May 15, 2009 Finished: May 17, 2009

Atlantis -- Started: May 20, 2009 Finished: May 27, 2009

People of the Book -- Started: May 28, 2009 Finished: June 2, 2009

25 Book Challenge 2009 Books #29, #30, #31 & #32

Book Club....20 years ...still going strong ! Jan/10 by bevcraigwhite

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The First Editions Book Club...one of three ( soon four ) such groups in the Southport Branch of the Canadian Federation Of University Women ( part of IFUW)...has been meeting ten times a year...for twenty years.

Betty . McC...here in the top photo...is our first member to have a Kindle...she read this month's book, People of the Book ( Geraldine Brooks ) on the device...and she liked using it.

Most of the group liked this book...and reading it led to a lot of discussion...sadly, we again failed to solve the problems of the world...including the long history of discrimination of one group against another... but we tried.

Tea Party = Book Party by Leah Riley

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If there weren't mosquitos, we could have spent more time with our nerdery.

Geraldine Brooks by Emily

Geraldine Brooks at an author event for her new book, People of the Book. January 9, 2008 at the Union Square Barnes and Noble.

Geraldine Brooks/People of the Book (Feb. 12, 2008) by Northeastern University Libraries

Micah 6:8 by Shadow Bear Jensen

This image is © Henric C. Jensen aka Shadow Bear and is NOT public domain, unless otherwise specified.

Geraldine Brooks/People of the Book (Feb. 12, 2008) by Northeastern University Libraries

Sanctification by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Shoah by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Laylatul Qadr (the night of Qadr) by karma yassen

((Signs of Laylatul Qadr))🌹

1- Laylatul Qadr is a brilliant night in which there is no heat nor absolute cold.

Reported by Jabir that the Messenger of Allah said: “I was shown which day is Laylatul Qadr, then later I was made to forget which day it was, but it is within the last ten nights. It is free[ Free due to the absence of heat and much coldness..] and brilliant (baljatun)[ Baljatun i.e brightened.], and not too hot and not too cold.” [ Source: Ibn Khuzaymah.]

www.al-feqh.com/en/laylatul-qadr-the-night-of-qadr-in-ram...

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Shtlelbound by Shadow Bear Jensen

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They Burned Our Talmud by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Queen of Heaven - Queen Shabbat by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Islam is Everywhere by enrguerrero

"Oneness of God"

PEOPLEofTheBook by KREP LACH

Shabbat in the Burbs by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Robe Of Yosef1 by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Shekhina by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Prayer by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Legacy by Shadow Bear Jensen

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At the Wall3 by Shadow Bear Jensen

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Yaakov's Ladder1 by Shadow Bear Jensen

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What Noach Saw by Shadow Bear Jensen

And Avraham by Shadow Bear Jensen

Robe Of Yosef2 by Shadow Bear Jensen

At the Wall 2 by Shadow Bear Jensen

I read, better than this usually by franksting

There is an idea, a daily photo of you with the book you happen to be reading that day...

Sage by Shadow Bear Jensen

Jude by Shadow Bear Jensen

peopleofthebook by Blackwood Uniting Church

At the Wall by Shadow Bear Jensen

"Sunnah Prayers🌸 by karma yassen

They are the prayers observed before or after obligatory prayers. The total number of these supererogatory Salat is ten or twelve raka’at, and they are:

- Two raka’at before Fajr

- Two or four raka’at before Dhuhr

- Two raka’at after Dhuhr

- Two raka’at after Maghrib

- Two raka’at after ‘Isha’

learn more:

www.al-feqh.com/en/supererogatory-salat

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Me by Code Name: Layne

Enjoying a brief agnostic moment between the Lutheran show and the Jewish show.

Wisdom behind the Prescription of Fasting🌸🤔 by karma yassen

1- To establish piety by submitting to the commandments of Allah and responding by willingly complying to His rulings. Allah Almighty says: “So that you may gain piety” (Al- Baqarah: 183).

2- To train the soul to be patient and to empower the mind over its whims.

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