Maude’s Book Club
Maude’s Book Club
5 Fantasy Books About Mermaids You Should Read
With The Little Mermaid being released, the lore of mermaids has been misunderstood. For many years mermaids have been understood because of the Pirate lore that came with it. Many men at sea would be out there for months, and they could have begun to hallucinate. Whether they were starving or dehydrated, those men would claim that mermaids, or a term more associated with evil, a siren, would lure men to their deaths. Here are some fantasy books that have unique stories.
May 2023 New Releases to Add to Your TBR Pile
May has had some great releases to kick off the summer season. There is a nice variety of genres that our book club would like to shed some light on. From Fantasy to Romance to Friendship, the characters in these novels will connect with many.
Book Chat: ‘Golden Son’ by Pierce Brown
Golden Son is a 2015 science fiction novel by American author Pierce Brown, the second in his Red Rising trilogy. Maude Garrett sits down with our Patreon members and lovely community to discuss the novel in great detail. This has become one of Maude’s favourite series, so you don’t want to miss out on the discussion.
5 Books To Get Maudivated
It is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s important to end the stigma surrounding mental health. Having conversations or reading self-help books can definitely help. Our Maude Garrett gives her five book recommendations that have helped change certain perspectives on life.
‘XO, Kitty’ Review: Kitty Song Covey Gets Her Spin-Off!
Xo, Kitty is a spin-off series of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. Anna Cathcart reprises her role and commands the screen every episode. Han wanted an extension of her series and instead of writing another book, she decide to be a co-showrunner and write this new coming-of-age story for Kitty. It’s sweet and heartfelt as Kitty finds herself, a new love, and pieces of her mother at boarding school.
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ review
‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ is a devastating look into mental health and how to love your partner. The series is a departure from the lighthearted raunchy ‘Bridgerton’ that we are used to. It shows Queen Charlotte and King George working with each other to build the life that they want.
How ‘Peter Pan’ by J.M. Barrie is Actually Wendy’s Coming-of-Age Story
‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ is another Disney live-action adaptation that has changed the story of the original animated feature. In J.M. Barrie’s novel, it appears that the focus was more on Wendy’s coming-of-age story and that’s what David Lowery explores in this adaptation.
The ‘Dead Ringers’ Series Adaptation That Combines Projects that came before
‘Dead Ringers’ (2023) is the second adaptation of Bari Wood’s novel ‘Twins: Dead Ringers’. The gender swap of the twin gynecologists made for a more interesting narrative when discussing infertility and pregnancies.
Judy Blume's Love Letter to Her Pre-Teen Self and the Perfect Movie Adaptation
When Judy Blume began to write about her childhood, she didn’t realize how many young girls would connect with her. ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is a beautiful coming-of-age book and one of the best feature adaptations of 2023.
The Complexities of Giving Advice Through Cheryl Strayed’s Tiny Beautiful Things
Giving advice can be difficult, but for Cheryl Strayed it came easy. After being an advice columnist using the pseudonym, ‘Dear Sugar’, she compiled the letters she received and her responses into a novel. This book and television series is a reminder that sharing stories is important.
How ‘Six of Crows’ is Integrated into ‘Shadow & Bone’
The ‘Six of Crows’ fully formed in ‘Shadow and Bone’ season two. Now, after the success of the season, it’s entirely possible that the ‘Six of Crows’ spinoff will happen for Netflix.
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Series Review
There can be times when loneliness can affect many aspects of our lives. Some can feel lonely surrounded by others, some feel lonely but find it comforting, and others are constantly seeking something to fill their emptiness.
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