Middle grade is often accused of being predictable but there was nothing forceable about the mystery and adventure of this story. I genuinely hope that there is a sequel so I can spend more time with these characters. SYNOPSIS When twelve-year-old Rory applies for a job at a spooky old mansion in his gloomy seaside… Continue reading Gloom Town by Ronald L. Smith
Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull
This is the third installment of the Dragonwatch series and while I enjoyed it the pace was relentless. I will read the next book because I am still deeply in love with this world but I hope the author gives me more character development. SYNOPSIS Cursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all… Continue reading Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle by Brandon Mull
WWW Wednesday: November 4, 2020
WWW Wednesday is the post I look forward to every week! Thanks, as always to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and this wonderful WWW post to keep me going. If you want to join me, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: November 4, 2020
Frighteningly Good Reads Wrap-Up
Before I get too far into NonFiction November or Believathon I really need to wrap up my Frighteningly Good Reads for this year. I had a great month of reading scary and spooky books. If you are looking for truly terrifying tales make sure and check out Ryan @ Muse with Me. Ryan's covers scare… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads Wrap-Up
One Came Home by Amy Timberlake
This historical fiction middle grade book had a mystery that kept me flipping through the pages until the very last moment. I doesn't get much better than this. SYNOPSIS In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking… Continue reading One Came Home by Amy Timberlake
Nonfiction November Week One
I am fairly bursting with excitement. I have been participating in NonFiction November since 2018. NonFiction November feels fairly explanatory but I can't quite articulate how much the other bloggers have altered my own nonfiction reading habits. The first year, I just dipped my toes in the nonfiction reading pool. In 2019 I did better… Continue reading Nonfiction November Week One
NonFiction November 2020
It is that time of year again - time for nonfiction! I stumbled across this challenge a few years ago and it has dramatically changed the way I read and enjoy nonfiction. I will forever be grateful to all the coordinators - Leann @ Shelf Aware, Julie @ Julz Reads, Rennie @ What's NonFiction and… Continue reading NonFiction November 2020
Believathon 3
Typically my entire month of November is dedicated to NonFiction reading. While I absolutely plan to participate in NonFiction November (I cannot wait to load up my TBR with more fabulous NonFiction!) but...I also know that I am better with things when I have balance. To achieve this balance I am going to participate in… Continue reading Believathon 3
WWW Wednesday: October 28, 2020
WWW Wednesday is the post I look forward to every week! Thanks, as always to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and this wonderful WWW post to keep me going. If you want to join me, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: October 28, 2020
Frighteningly Good Reads: The Secret of White Stone Gate by Julia Nobel
The second in this mystery middle grade series has left me with more questions than answers. Now I just need to get my hands on the third one...quickly! SYNOPSIS In this exciting sequel to The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane, Emmy's adventures continue as she deals with a sinister organization, a missing father, and secrets she's… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads: The Secret of White Stone Gate by Julia Nobel
