Finished reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.

Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemist has become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.

Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:38:08 -0800

Reading log:

• 13 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 13:35:36 -0500
• 31 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 17:24:21 -0500
• 54 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:34:09 -0500
• 68 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:33:19 -0500
• 84 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 15:53:04 -0500

Finished reading Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, 1) by James Patterson

The classic thriller that launched the Alex Cross series, the #1 detective series of the past twenty-five years!

A missing little girl named Maggie Rose . . . a family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C. . . . the thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school teacher . . . a psychopathic serial kidnapper/murderer who is so terrifying that the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police cannot outsmart him – even after he’s been captured.

Gary Soneji wants to commit the crime of the century. Alex Cross is the brilliant homicide detective pitted against him. Jezzie Flanagan is the first female supervisor of the Secret Service who completes one of the most unusual suspense triangles in any thriller you have ever read.

Alex Cross and Jezzie Flanagan are about to have a forbidden love affair–at the worst possible time for both of them. Because Gary Soneji is playing at the top of his game. The latest of the unspeakable crimes happens in Alex Cross’s precinct. It happens under the noses of Jezzie Flanagan’s men. Now Alex Cross must face the ultimate test: How do you outmaneuver a brilliant psychopath?

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:58:27 -0800

Reading log:

* 41 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:27:10 -0500
* 99 Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:39:41 -0500
* 166 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:41:19 -0500
* 220 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:55:06 -0500
* 274 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:20:30 -0500
* 350 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:50:48 -0500
* 392 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 19:36:55 -0500
* 449 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:55:28 -0500