(that I’ve thought of so far) Introduction Calling all spacefaring adventurers! Are you yearning to explore distant galaxies, encounter fascinating alien species, and ponder the mysteries of the universe? Buckle up and prepare for liftoff with this curated list of must-read science fiction novels! Whether you’re a seasoned sci-fi buff or a curious newcomer, these…
Book One: A Court of Thorns and Roses Blurb from Goodreads When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal,…
I recently finished this trilogy, and I have to say, overall, I loved it! It’s my first introduction to Nora Roberts’ writing, and I will definitely be reading more. I’ve separated my thoughts into sections about each book, with a bit of a summary of my thoughts at the end. Book One: Year One Blurb…
Blurb: “Everybody is smart in different ways. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life believing it is stupid.” Ally has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her…
Magical realism is an elusive genre. Books in this genre are wise to the lessons and ways of the world, and are comfortable in slipping very realistic lessons between doses of whimsy. Writers of magical realism seem to me to be those who have peeked between the pages of life and seen that there is…
Full disclosure, I’m a 43 year old mom of 2 boys. I am also a voracious reader. I love stories and I always have. One of the consequences of being a voracious reader is that I’ve always been so, which meant that I found adult books by the age of 12 and never looked back.…
As we come into the cozy time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, the temperatures start to dip, the air becomes cooler and gets that lovely smell of cool leaves falling from trees. We feel the need for fuzzy socks, cozy soft things, and above all, a good book. Here is my list of the…
It was a great month for reading. Oh, the summer, I miss you already. Being a teacher where I live means two months off in the summer. Of course, it’s two months of no pay and I swear I must work those two months added onto the 8 hours per day spent planning, organizing, thinking…
How often have you thought to yourself, I should read more books? You put on the TV, you scroll social media, you stare out your window and think, hmm, I should read more often, and then go back to what you were doing before. Your instinct isn’t wrong. Reading has real benefits and will make…
Happy Summer everyone! It has been so good to have a bit of a break and spend time with the kids. Though I still had to work on a course through July, being on summer holidays made all the difference in terms of time to spend on other things. And, of course, a lot of…