I read the first book in the Warrior Heir series more than 10 years ago. I picked it up, sat down and consumed the book. Excitedly, I grabbed the second book and....lost interest. I couldn't remember why but, after a bit of insomnia, I decided to jump back into the series. This series was a... Continue Reading →
The Midnight Guardians by Ross Montgomery
Another delightful middle grade book set in England during WWII. The additional fantasy was an unusual, and welcome, addition. SYNOPSIS When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians - a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: June 1, 2022
It is the official start of summer! Yahoo! Hopefully, a little extra spare time will mean I will actually post more. Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to blogging. If you... Continue Reading →
My Big Summer Book
It is June 1st and, to me, this is absolutely the beginning of summer. My allergies certainly agree. This year I am trying something I have never done before, but have always wanted to attempt, and that is to read War and Peace. My goal is to read 1/3 of the book each of the... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: May 18, 2022
Mea culpa. How did it happen that the last time I posted anything was in March?!? At least I can say I was reading! Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: March 30, 2022
Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for hosting the meme that keeps my TBR under some semblance of control and brings me back to blogging. If you want to participate in WWW, feel free! The more the merrier (and the bigger my TBR becomes). All you have to... Continue Reading →
Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life by Alan Cumming
It wasn't as good as seeing Alan in concert, but I'll take it! Get ready to be well and truly impressed by this talented man. SYNOPSIS An intimate look at the making of a man, an actor, an advocate--and most importantly--a happy human being. A wonderful book that is funny, honest, fearless, and generous in... Continue Reading →
Gold Diggers by Sanjena Sathian
Magical realism? I was intrigued. This book shifts between two time periods, two continents, and several characters. While I am glad that I read it, I have a special mental jail for the main character, Neil. SYNOPSIS An Indian-American magical realist coming of age story, spanning two continents, two coasts, and four epochs, in razor... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: March 23, 2022
Oh dear. I did it again. Last year, February was a book reading slump. This February was a book blogging slump! Maybe it is the dark days or the end of winter blues, but February got me again. At least I kept reading this year! Thanks, as always, goes to Sam @ Taking on a... Continue Reading →
February 2022 Wrap Up
Ummm. Yeah. I know. It's Mid-March. But I'm reading! Anything is better than my February 2021. BOOKS I READ IN FEBRUARY 2022 My naturally developing reading plan for the year continues! I am still finding books to fit in these categories. One Book About WWII Female HeroesOne Book Off My Own ShelvesAn AudiobookAt Least on... Continue Reading →
