First lines from novels can be evocative, illuminative, intriguing, tantalising. They may provide clues to the plot or symbolism of a novel. They frequently display aspects of the distinctive voice or style of the novelist. Above all, first lines or first sentences of a novel are memorable, instantly drawing attention to the work of art …
50 best first lines from novels
First lines from novels can be evocative, illuminative, intriguing, tantalising. They may provide clues to the plot or symbolism of a novel. They frequently display aspects of the distinctive voice or style of the novelist. Above all, first lines or first sentences of a novel are memorable, instantly drawing attention to the work of art …
Films with Lenten and Easter themes
Inspired by a friend's social media post, I created a list of 30+ films with Lenten/Easter themes. How many of these have you seen? Can you recommend other relevant film titles? The Flowers of St. Francis (1950)The Robe (1953)The Wrong Man (1956)Ben-Hur (1959)The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964)A Man for All Seasons (1966)The Shoes …
Publications and talks of Rod Benson
A list of most of my publications and public addresses as at 17 October 2024. Transcripts of my sermons are available here. Publications Books Here We Stand: NSW Baptists and Contemporary Social Issues (second edition; Glebe, NSW: Baptist Union of NSW, 2004). Book chapters “‘Extracurricular activities’: The ecumenical service of Deaconess Margaret Rodgers AM,” in Erin …
15 great book cataloguing apps
For those who want to explore the world of online book cataloguing apps, here is an alphabetical list of the main contenders, current as at October 2021. It's not always easy to find the book you're looking for, even at home. BookBuddy (free up to 50 books; $5.00 one-time fee for Pro version; iOS) Add items via …
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