Book: The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story by Theodora Goss
Age-range: 16 and up
I loved this book! It was so unique and interesting. I was able to finish both love stories in just a couple of hours. I love when books leave a little bit up to your imagination. It makes it so much more fun to put your own ending on things. Depending on your mood you could make it happily ever after, or everyone ends up alone.
Anyway, I would absolutely recommend this book, if for no other reason than to see the unique bookbinding that made the double-sided love story possible.
Happy reading!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Sunday, July 29, 2012
July Book #6
Book: The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
Age-range: 16 and up
Skip it.
Age-range: 16 and up
Skip it.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012
July Book #4
Book: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a book that has been on my to-read list for years. Literally. From the first time I met Maria (as an instructor at Seton Hill University) I wanted to read her books. She was funny and brilliant and I knew her writing would be much the same. I've previously only read her YA books, this was her first adult novel I've read.
I really liked it. I'm excited to read the rest of the books in the series. There were some adult moments that make it a hard book for me to recommend across the board, but I think most of the people who read this blog would enjoy it.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a book that has been on my to-read list for years. Literally. From the first time I met Maria (as an instructor at Seton Hill University) I wanted to read her books. She was funny and brilliant and I knew her writing would be much the same. I've previously only read her YA books, this was her first adult novel I've read.
I really liked it. I'm excited to read the rest of the books in the series. There were some adult moments that make it a hard book for me to recommend across the board, but I think most of the people who read this blog would enjoy it.
Happy reading!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
July Book #3
Book: The Shifter: The Healing Wars Book 1 by Janice Hardy
Age-range: 13 and up
I fell in love with the beginning of this book because it was so well-written. It was actually used as an example of a tension-filled beginning for a story.
The entire book was good, but I wouldn't say it's great. It had a lot of flaws that are pretty common in a debut novel. I will continue to read the series though, because the characters are interesting enough that I want to see what happens to them.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 13 and up
I fell in love with the beginning of this book because it was so well-written. It was actually used as an example of a tension-filled beginning for a story.
The entire book was good, but I wouldn't say it's great. It had a lot of flaws that are pretty common in a debut novel. I will continue to read the series though, because the characters are interesting enough that I want to see what happens to them.
Happy reading!
Monday, July 16, 2012
July Book #2
Book: The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy
Age-range: 8 and up
This was a great book! I loved learning about all the Princes Charming from the different fairy tales. There were times when the narration was a bit distracting, but I think this is a book that all of my nieces and nephews would love. In fact, I think it would be an awesome book to read aloud, but it might be a little long for that.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 8 and up
This was a great book! I loved learning about all the Princes Charming from the different fairy tales. There were times when the narration was a bit distracting, but I think this is a book that all of my nieces and nephews would love. In fact, I think it would be an awesome book to read aloud, but it might be a little long for that.
Happy reading!
Monday, July 9, 2012
July Book #1
Book: Folk and Fairy Tales: A Handbook by D.L. Ashliman
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a really awesome reference book. I want to buy one for my own library, for sure. If you're at all interested in fairy/folk tales I would recommend this book. It's refreshing to find a fairy tale scholar who doesn't villify Disney.
Happy reading!
Age-range: 16 and up
This is a really awesome reference book. I want to buy one for my own library, for sure. If you're at all interested in fairy/folk tales I would recommend this book. It's refreshing to find a fairy tale scholar who doesn't villify Disney.
Happy reading!
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