Greetings one and all! I am here today with another Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by the lovely folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish.” Today’s topic was a bit difficult for me – which authors are on your “auto-buy”… Read More ›
book reviews
The Mortal Instruments
For my reading goal this year, I finished reading The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. I read the first two books at the end of last year, the last three published books last month. And all I can say… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – Memories Edition
Today’s lists, from the folks at “The Broke and the Bookish,” is all about memories. What are your favorite memories having to do with a book or author? I love these lists, because they really make you think. This one… Read More ›
I was a bad girl . . .
Yes, I was. I went on a book binge this weekend. And so, I bring you another “Stacking the Shelves,” hosted by Tynga’s Reviews. Lirael and Abhorsen by Garth Nix – To be fair, I did get these at the… Read More ›
Two for the Price of One
Since I missed doing a review yesterday (stupid stomach virus), you get two reviews today. That sounds fair, doesn’t it? First up – Graceling by Kristin Cashore. This was a book recommendation from my podcast co-host, Jess. We discussed it… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – Frustration Edition
This week’s Top Ten list is one that we discussed a few episodes back on Bibliophiles Anonymous – the most frustrating characters we’ve ever read. And thanks to the lovely folks at “The Broke and the Bookish,” I get to… Read More ›
Stacking the Shelves
Being sick has really crimped my blogging style. Now that everyone in my house is on the mend, I need to get back down to business! Today I will give you a “Stacking the Shelves” post, hosted by “Tynga’s Reviews.”… Read More ›
I just want to know his name . . .
This past weekend, I recorded a podcast episode discussing the book Sabriel by Garth Nix. I thought it only fitting that I talk about it here as well. This book was recommended to me by the book club over at… Read More ›
Top Ten Tuesday – 2013 Edition
Greetings one and all! This week, the lovely folks over at “The Broke and the Bookish” are talking about the debut books coming out this year that they can’t wait to read. This was a bit harder for me than… Read More ›
It was a dark and stormy night . . .
Thus begins one of the most popular series in children’s literature – The Time Quartet by Madeline L’Engle. It had been forever since I had read these books. One day, I just felt the need for something comfortable and familiar,… Read More ›
Life With No Plot 