How do I get myself wrapped up in these things? Allow me to save you some time: Skip this book! Perhaps that’s a little harsh, but I simply could not get into “The Library of Lost and Found.” I found most of the main characters to be annoying, and the interesting part of the book … Continue reading
I don’t think I’ve ever read another book to which the term “meh” could more appropriately be applied. “The Watchmaker’s Daughter” by C. J. Archer follows the story of India Steele, a watchmaker’s daughter whose father recently died, leaving the whole of her inheritance to her now ex-fiance. In the process of confronting her ex, … Continue reading
Just one word: INCREDIBLE!!! In my opinion, Jay Kristoff is one of the best, and most underappreciated authors of the modern day. This series is an absolute work of art! Mia Corvere is an assassin, trained by assassins, and on a mission for revenge. I reviewed the first book in this series about a year … Continue reading
“Ninth House” by Leigh Bardugo can perhaps best be described as a murder mystery mixed with ghosts, demons and magic. Galaxy “Alex” Stern is a girl with a special gift, and a tarnished past, who winds up on the campus of Yale University working for an organization tasked with monitoring the powerful, privileged, and magic-wielding … Continue reading
With a bit of a chill in the air, and Halloween decorations beginning to appear on store shelves, I thought it was high time I try reading one of the cozy mysteries that are all the rage this time of year. My book of choice? “Candy Corn Murder” by Leslie Meier. As Halloween quickly approaches, … Continue reading
“The Merciful Crow”, by Margaret Owen, follows the recent trend in young adult literature of exploring the struggles experienced by the underprivileged and underrepresented portions of society. The book follows the story of a young girl named Fie whose caste, the Crows, is considered to be the lowest of the low in their society. Despite … Continue reading
“Dunkirk” by Joshua Levine tells the harrowing story of the Allied evacuation from France during World War II. It is important to note, however, that the full title of this book is, in fact, “Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture”. While this book does, indeed, cover many of the stories surrounding the Dunkirk … Continue reading
From the author of “Killers of the Flower Moon” comes a story of determination, exploration, love and loss on Earth’s most unforgiving continent: Antarctica. In “The White Darkness,” author David Grann follows the efforts of modern day explorer Henry Worsley as he seeks to recreate the historic expeditions of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton. Though, perhaps, … Continue reading
In my last blog post, I lamented all the time I lost while trying to read the book “No Touch Monkey” by Ayuun Halliday. I promised that there were far better travel books out there, that were much more worth your while, so today, please allow me to introduce you to one such book: “Whatever … Continue reading
No touch monkey??? Yikes! No touch book! I generally enjoy reading fun and crazy travel books, so how could I pass up the opportunity to pick up a book called “No Touch Monkey”? Unfortunately, for a book that seems to bill itself as a humorous compilation of comical misadventures and innocent faux paus, the author … Continue reading
