I first heard of The Magicians by Lev Grossman on the “Books on the Nightstand” podcast. And I know what you’re thinking, because I thought the same thing. A book about a young man who goes off to a mysterious… Read More ›
Books I’ve Read
Vampires!
You guys remember that post when I asked for help deciding what to read next? Well, that went completely up in the air because I forgot that the third book in a series that I absolutely love was getting released…. Read More ›
Ready Player One
I first heard of this book on the “Books on the Nightstand” podcast (an excellent show, by the way). The hosts, both of whom work in the publishing industry, were raving about Ready Player One by Ernest Cline. I knew… Read More ›
Don’t you see how much nicer it would be if it was a secret?
Sorry for the absence. My entire family was hit with the dreaded norovirus that’s going around. We’re all mostly on the mend, thank goodness. My next book on the list is the children’s classic, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson… Read More ›
Two More Books . . .
Still trying to catch up on all the books I’ve read so far. I’ve been a reading machine lately! Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare – this one was really good. I’ve read the first three books in her Mortal Instruments series… Read More ›
The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson
I came across Maureen Johnson the same place I found John Green – through YouTube. I know that’s a strange place to find new writers, but hey, it seems to work! The Name of the Star follows the story of… Read More ›
Book #10
This next book comes from the Book Club over at the Mallorean Tavern. We just finished reading Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey and, I have to say, I’ve never read a book quite like it. The main character is Phedre,… Read More ›
I’m a good girl, I am!
It’s been a while since I’ve updated my book list. I’ve been reading quite a bit, mind you, it’s just been a while since I’ve had a chance to add them up here. So I’ll start with the next book,… Read More ›
The Little Red Hen – Feminist Icon!
One of the best things about having kids is that you get to relive your own childhood. I get to sit around playing with Barbies and My Little Ponies and, best of all, I get to read my favorite children’s… Read More ›
Book #7
So being a morning person worked out for . . . only two mornings. But I have an excuse, I mean, explanation. It’s been a rough couple of days here at the Calvin homestead. My seven year-old has strep throat…. Read More ›
Life With No Plot 