Cate's Book Nut Hut ~ The Annex

An extension of my book review blog that aims to reach out to all readers and fellow book nuts.

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Halloween Poem:Spirits of the Dead ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Halloween Poem:Spirits of the Dead ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Spirits of the Dead

Thy soul shall find itself alone ‘Mid dark thoughts of the grey tomb-stone; Not one, of all the crowd, to pry Into thine hour of secrecy.

Be silent in that solitude, Which is not loneliness — for then The spirits of the dead, who stood In life before thee, are again In death around thee, and their will Shall overshadow thee; be still.

The night, though clear, shall frown, And…

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Surgery.com

Sorry folks, but I’ll be gone from my PC for a few days.  Back soon.

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Wednesday Poem - Lake Lucerne ~ Bob Casey

Wednesday Poem – Lake Lucerne ~ Bob Casey

Tomorrow September 22nd, in 1499, Switzerland became an independent state.  To celebrate that I thought a poem based in Switzerland would be nice… Enjoy!

Lake Lucerne

Ripples appear here and there ….on otherwise placid water. Earlier downpours have dissipated ….as the sun sinks ….brushing hues of yellow ….against deep greens ….and turning leaves. Summer flowers offer ….their last brilliance of…

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Humorous Poem #44 – The Pirate ~Evan James Griffin

Humorous Poem #44 – The Pirate ~Evan James Griffin

Humorous Poem #44 – The Pirate

Have you seen the pirate with the coat hanger hand? Why, he’s the most feared pirate in all of the land. And it’s not because of the GI Joes he sent to the plank Nor is it his bath toys he fearlessly sank. And it’s not his chest or the treasure inside. But because it’s the 21st Century… And all other pirates have died.

Evan James Griffin

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The Woman in Cabin 10 ~ Ruth Ware

The Woman in Cabin 10 ~ Ruth Ware

ISBN ~ 9781501132933 Publisher ~ Gallery/Scout Press No. Of Pages ~ 352 pages Links ~ Barnes & Noble, Simon & Schuster, Target

In this tightly wound story, Lo Blacklock, a journalist who writes for a travel magazine, has just been given the assignment of a lifetime: a week on a luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins. At first, Lo’s stay is nothing but pleasant: the cabins are plush, the…

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Wednesday Poem: The Presence In Absence ~ Linda Gregg

Wednesday Poem: The Presence In Absence ~ Linda Gregg

The Presence In Absence

Poetry is not made of words. I can say it’s January when it’s August. I can say, “The scent of wisteria on the second floor of my grandmother’s house with the door open onto the porch in Petaluma,” while I’m living an hour’s drive from the Mexican border town of Ojinaga. It is possible to be with someone who is gone. Like the silence which continues here in the desert while

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The Secret History of Wonder Woman ~ Jill Lepore

The Secret History of Wonder Woman ~ Jill Lepore

The Secret History of Wonder Woman ~ Jill Lepore 2 thumbs ISBN ~ 9780385354042 Publisher ~ Knopf No. Of Pages ~432 pages Links ~ Amazon, Audible

A riveting work of historical detection revealing that the origin of one of the world’s most iconic superheroes hides within it a fascinating family story—and a crucial history of twentieth-century feminism

Wonder Woman, created in 1941, is the most…

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Louise's War ~Sarah R. Shaber

Louise’s War ~Sarah R. Shaber

ISBN ~ 9780727880406 Publisher ~ Severn House Publishers No. Of Pages ~208 pages Links ~ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books

The first in a new series from the author of the ‘Simon Shaw’ books – 1942. Louise Pearlie, a young widow, has come to Washington DC to work as a clerk for the legendary OSS, the precursor to the CIA. When, while filing, she discovers a document concerning the husband of a…

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10 Fascinating Film Adaptations of American Novels — Interesting Literature Just came across this little gem and just had to share with you all. In this guest post, Andrew Dix discusses ten cinematic adaptations of US novels Film, right from its beginnings very late in the nineteenth century, has been obsessed with literature.

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Wednesday Poem: Squash Under the Bed ~ Ofelia Zepeda

Wednesday Poem: Squash Under the Bed ~ Ofelia Zepeda

Squash Under the Bed

There was always crooked-neck squash under our beds. The space under the bed met the criteria of a cool, dark, dry place. These large, hard-skinned squash with speckled, serrated, green and yellow designs shared space under our beds with new cowboy boots, lost socks, forgotten toys, dust and little spiders. The squash rested under there with our memory of summer. Awaiting…

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Labor Day

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable day.

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Labor Day Weekend Poem: Always Finish ~ Anonymous

Labor Day Weekend Poem: Always Finish ~ Anonymous

  Always Finish

If a task is once begun, Never leave it till it’s done. Be the labor great or small, Do it well or not at all.

Anonymous

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Trial of Intentions (Vault of Heaven #2) ~ Peter Orullian

Trial of Intentions (Vault of Heaven #2) ~ Peter Orullian

ISBN ~ 978-0765325723 Publisher ~ Tor Books; First Edition (May 26, 2015) No. Of Pages ~ 672 pages Links ~ Amazon, Barnes & Noble

The gods who created this world have abandoned it. In their mercy, however, they chained the rogue god—and the monstrous creatures he created to plague mortal kind—in the vast and inhospitable wasteland of the Bourne. The magical Veil that contains them has protected…

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Temporarily off the grid.

Temporarily off the grid.

I have to apologise; we do not have internet access at our new place yet, the nearest being a 30 minute drive away. This means I only get to connect about once per week, and for a short period of time. As soon as we are reconnected normal service will resume.

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Wednesday Poem: The Night Weaver ~ Amelia Dashwood

Wednesday Poem: The Night Weaver ~ Amelia Dashwood

The Night Weaver

She blossoms in the darkness Her magic stirs at night Whispering potent wishes Embracing moonbeams tight

She thrives in flawless silence In solitude and grace And plots her tender magic Within a sacred space

The night owl claims her quiet And ponders mysteries Whilst weaving spells and stories And setting daydreams free

She sparkles in the blackness Like glowing candle flames Sh…

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Wednesday Poem: Harlem ~ Langston Hughes

Wednesday Poem: Harlem ~ Langston Hughes

Harlem

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore— And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over— like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

Langston Hughes

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5 February Book Releases for Children

5 February Book Releases for Children

Title ~ Stars Above: A Lunar Chronicles Collection Author ~ Marissa Meyer ISBN ~ 978-1250091840 Publisher ~ Feiwel & Friends (February 2, 2016) Hardcover ~ 400 pages

Description: The enchantment continues….

The universe of the Lunar Chronicles holds stories—and secrets—that are wondrous, vicious, and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform…

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