“The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. The Bible is the product
of man, my dear. Not of God. The Bible did not fall magically from the
clouds. Man created it as a historical record of tumultuous times, and
it has evolved through countless translations, additions, and revisions.
History has never had a definitive version of the book.”
―
Dan Brown,
The Da Vinci Code
Read by Paul Michael
Duration: 17 hours 6 minutes
While
in Paris on business, Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon receives an
urgent late-night phone call: the elderly curator of the Louvre has been
murdered inside the museum. Near the body, police have found a baffling
cipher. While working to solve the enigmatic riddle, Langdon is stunned
to discover it leads to a trail of clues hidden in the works of Da
Vinci -- clues visible for all to see -- yet ingeniously disguised by
the painter.
Langdon joins forces with a gifted French cryptologist,
Sophie Neveu, and learns the late curator was involved in the Priory of
Sion -- an actual secret society whose members included Sir Isaac
Newton, Botticelli, Victor Hugo, and Da Vinci, among others.
In a breathless race through Paris, London, and beyond, Langdon and
Neveu match wits with a faceless powerbroker who seems to anticipate
their every move. Unless Langdon and Neveu can decipher the labyrinthine
puzzle in time, the Priory's ancient secret -- and an explosive
historical truth -- will be lost forever.
“If you want to rebel, rebel from inside the system. That's much more powerful than rebelling outside the system.”
―
Marie Lu,
Legend
What was once the
western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually
at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the
Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy
being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles.
Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted
criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
From
very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until
the day June's brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime
suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race
for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's death.
But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has
really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country
will go to keep its secrets.
Illustrations by Hoang Nguyen
After too long an absence, Jamie Fraser is coming home to Scotland—but
not without great trepidation. Though his beloved godfather, Murtagh,
promised Jamie’s late parents he’d watch over their brash son, making
good on that vow will be no easy task. There’s already a fat bounty on
the young exile’s head, courtesy of Captain Black Jack Randall, the
sadistic British officer who’s crossed paths—and swords—with Jamie in
the past. And in the court of the mighty MacKenzie clan, Jamie is a pawn
in the power struggle between his uncles: aging chieftain Colum, who
demands his nephew’s loyalty—or his life—and Dougal, war chieftain of
Clan MacKenzie, who’d sooner see Jamie put to the sword than anointed
Colum’s heir.
And then there is Claire Randall—mysterious,
beautiful, and strong-willed, who appears in Jamie’s life to stir his
compassion . . . and arouse his desire.
But even as Jamie’s
heart draws him to Claire, Murtagh is certain she’s been sent by the Old
Ones, and Captain Randall accuses her of being a spy. Claire clearly
has something to hide, though Jamie can’t believe she could pose him any
danger. Still, he knows she is torn between two choices—a life with
him, and whatever it is that draws her thoughts so often elsewhere.
My To-Be Read List is hosted by Michelle @ Because Reading.
Each month you pick three books on your TBR list and people vote on the
one you should read that month. What a great way to get me to read more from my pile, right?
It was a close call between two books- Interview With the Vampire and The Exile. So which one won? Well...here's the blurb to give you a hint:
My To-Be Read List is hosted by Michelle @ Because Reading.
Each month you pick three books on your TBR list and people vote on the
one you should read that month. What a great way to get me to read more from my pile, right?
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No...I did not finish reading April's TBR book. :/
