Throwback Thursday was started by Renee at ItsBookTalk.com to showcase books that were published over a year ago and have been languishing on your to be read shelf. I actually found her throwback because she did a lovely feature of Sophie Kinsella's Twenties Girl for today's post. We all know I am obsessed with Kinsella! MY PICK: Angelmaker... Continue Reading →
The Girl Who Could Fly is an absolutely charming book. It made me cheer and clap, smile with tears in my eyes and shush my family so I could please finish in peace. This delightful book intended for children through 6th grade. Clearly, Scholastic is stating the age appropriateness of this book's themes and not capping... Continue Reading →
Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen is the manifestation of my childhood query, "Why wouldn't the X-Men rule the world?" In her terrific debut novel the premise is almost that simple - people with silver blood are born with inherent and supernatural gifts. Those born with red bl ood have no gifts and as such are destined... Continue Reading →
Lately, I have been reading voraciously and I have stumbled across some very good books but nothing noteworthy enough to recommend. However, I was tidying up my bookshelves I came across this gem and realized I had not yet spread the word about my love for Dave Duncan and, most especially, The Gilded Chain. I... Continue Reading →
This is my go-to recommendation to any and all ages, especially in the summertime. Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series is based on the ingenious premise that mythical creatures are gathered into a hidden refuge. The sanctuary is guarded by magic and age old covenants. It is overseen by caretakers. The preserve is called Fablehaven and the... Continue Reading →
Kelley Armstrong is a prolific writer and I was excited to experience her take on the young adult subgenera of the supernatural. The Age of Legends trilogy tells the story of twin sisters Moria and Ashyn who are the Keeper and the Seeker of their village. This trilogy was packed with an adventurous and constantly developing story and... Continue Reading →
I do not enjoy post-apocalyptic stories mostly because I am woefully underprepared for any sort of apocalyptic event. And, I completely overthink all of the hardships that come with the apocalypse. Do they still have coffee? Where are they finding hygiene products!?! I worry. However, Henry Neff wrote the eminently enjoyable Tapestry series and I loved... Continue Reading →
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