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 ›
Books I’ve Read
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 ›
Books #5 & 6
I was originally going to post about re-reading the first book in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Fellowship of the Ring. I have since decided against that. Not that I don’t love these books – I really, really,… Read More ›
Books #2, 3 and 4 – The Hunger Games trilogy
Sometimes you find wonderful books by mere coincidence. It all started after I got my Kindle. One of the features I was most interested in was the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library. As I was poking around, looking at what was… Read More ›
Book #1 – The Sapphire Rose
One thing you will notice if you read my blog is that I love, love, love talking about the books I’m reading. Since I’ve challenged myself to read 60 books this year, I figured listing them here would be a… Read More ›
Life With No Plot 