Malibu Rising is a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what

Being a stay at home mom is no bed of roses. There are times when you still seem to fail the social and cultural expectations. You spend your whole day looking after your kids yet at night you feel guilty for not being the best. From screen time to timeout everything you do makes you feel uncomfortable one way or the other.,This is the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. The synopsis sounds super intriguing. An “Artificial Friend” who learns not to trust humans too much — it sure has the promise of a brilliant, heart-wrenching story. Anyone who’s familiar with Ishiguro’s writing knows that the author never disappoints. Needless to say, I’ve high hopes from this new book.,A full 70 percent of mothers with kids under age 18 work outside the home, and 40 percent of these moms are the family breadwinner — the majority of whom are single mothers.,According to a 2013 survey of 2,000 moms by NUK, 87% of mothers feel guilty at some point, with 21% unfortunately reporting feeling this way most or all of the time. 69% of moms feel guilt over the ratio of their work-life balance, and 40% worry they are not giving enough time to their children.,As more mothers have entered the U.S. workforce in the past several decades, the share of two-parent households in which both parents work full time now stands at 46%, up from 31% in 1970. At the same time, the share with a father who works full time and a mother who doesn’t work outside the home has declined considerably; 26% of two-parent households today fit this description, compared with 46% in 1970, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of Current Population Survey data.,I’m passionate about saving the planet, and Bill Gates’ efforts towards building a better future have always inspired me. Climate change is a major issue in today’s times and Gate’s relentless pursuit towards easing its impact will be a big help for us.,“The realities of motherhood are often obscured by a halo of illusions. The future mother tends to fantasize about love and happiness and overlooks the other aspects of child-rearing: the exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, and even depression, with its attendant state of guilt.” ― Élisabeth Badinter, The Conflict: How Modern Motherhood Undermines the Status of Women,A quick scroll through Instagram or Facebook will show hundreds of posts of what other moms seem to be doing so well, from educational activities to perfectly groomed toddlers posing sweetly. (Remember: Little do we know whether they were having a full-blown tantrum just seconds before or after that shot.),The only person not looking forward to the party of the year is Nina herself, who never wanted to be the centre of attention, and who has also just been very publicly abandoned by her pro tennis player husband. Oh, and maybe Hud — because it is long past time for him to confess something to the brother from whom he’s been inseparable since birth.,By midnight the party will be completely out of control. By morning, the Riva mansion will have gone up in flames. But before that first spark in the early hours before dawn, the alcohol will flow, the music will play, and the loves and secrets that shaped this family’s generations will all come bubbling to the surface.,The novel tells the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.,Malibu: August 1983. It’s the day of Nina Riva’s annual end-of-summer party, and anticipation is at a fever pitch. Everyone wants to be around the famous Rivas: Nina, the talented surfer and supermodel; brothers Jay and Hud, one a championship surfer, the other a renowned photographer; and their adored baby sister, Kit. Together the siblings are a source of fascination in Malibu and the world over — especially as the offspring of the legendary singer Mick Riva.,Also, as the publisher claims, “A thrilling feat of world-building, a novel of exquisite tenderness and impeccable restraint, Klara and the Sun is a magnificent achievement, and an international literary event.”,For the past 15 years, I have had the experience of both stay at home mom, and working mom. I have learned no matter what I do I will still be subjected to mom guilt and it is only up to me to utilize the feeling positively.,While DisplayPort is relatively universal on devices with USB-C ports, Thunderbolt support is a patchwork and requires both devices being plugged in to support it. Apple’s modern MacBooks support Thunderbolt, for example, but Microsoft’s new Surface Book 3 doesn’t. Monitors with Thunderbolt support also tend to be more expensive than those without, because they’re able to support more devices and additional monitors without slowing down.