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 ›
Books I’ve Read
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 ›
Anne McCaffrey
This comes a few days late, but since I just started this blog, I definitely wanted to mention it here before it got any later. One of my favorite authors, Anne McCaffrey, died last week. She was a very inspiring… Read More ›
Life With No Plot 