by Andy Lane
I have not read any of Doyle's works, but have thoroughly enjoyed this branch of the Sherlock Holmes story. Young adults and adults alike will find this adventure grasping, exciting, and an overall enjoyable read.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Paris Wife
by Paula McClain
I really didn't know much about Ernest Hemingway previous to reading this book. Focusing on his first wife, Hadley, it gave great insight into his writing. She was an amazing person. Great book!
I really didn't know much about Ernest Hemingway previous to reading this book. Focusing on his first wife, Hadley, it gave great insight into his writing. She was an amazing person. Great book!
Sunday, March 3, 2013
The Enchantress
by Michael Scott
The sixth and final book in the series, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, is amazing! I assumed Sophie would be the focus, but as the culminating book, each character gets a little time and the entire series truly comes together. I enjoyed all six books, but this one is by far my favorite!
****
The sixth and final book in the series, The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, is amazing! I assumed Sophie would be the focus, but as the culminating book, each character gets a little time and the entire series truly comes together. I enjoyed all six books, but this one is by far my favorite!
****
The Warlock
by Michael Scott
Book five in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, the character we follow closely is Josh Newman. At fifteen, he is still trying to figure out who to trust, who will deceive him, why his is needed in this adventure, and why Sophie sees things so differently from him. Loved it!!
****
Book five in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, the character we follow closely is Josh Newman. At fifteen, he is still trying to figure out who to trust, who will deceive him, why his is needed in this adventure, and why Sophie sees things so differently from him. Loved it!!
****
The Necromancer
by Michael Scott
This is the fourth installation in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. In this book, we learn more about Dr. John Dee; his history, his purpose, his power. I enjoyed it!!
****
This is the fourth installation in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series. In this book, we learn more about Dr. John Dee; his history, his purpose, his power. I enjoyed it!!
****
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Between Shades of Gray
By Ruta Sepetys
I had heard this book was amazing, but didn't really get it's topic until I got into the first chapter. I have always found WWII to be interesting, even if a little depressing at times. I never really knew just how cruel the Russian government was to it's neighbors - you really only talk about Hitler or Japan. Thousands of people were sent away by Stalin; many were sent as a far as Siberia. This book captures one person's journey in a way that leaves wondering how you never knew this part of history. Well-written, captivating, moving. Everyone should read this book!
****
I had heard this book was amazing, but didn't really get it's topic until I got into the first chapter. I have always found WWII to be interesting, even if a little depressing at times. I never really knew just how cruel the Russian government was to it's neighbors - you really only talk about Hitler or Japan. Thousands of people were sent away by Stalin; many were sent as a far as Siberia. This book captures one person's journey in a way that leaves wondering how you never knew this part of history. Well-written, captivating, moving. Everyone should read this book!
****
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The Sorceress
By Michael Scott
This third book of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series continues the search, chase, and adventure of Flamel, his wife, the twins, and others. Perennel Flamel is who we learn more about this time. Great fun! I'm excited to continue the series.
***
This third book of The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series continues the search, chase, and adventure of Flamel, his wife, the twins, and others. Perennel Flamel is who we learn more about this time. Great fun! I'm excited to continue the series.
***
The Magician
By Michael Scott
Book 2 in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, Dr. John Dee is a focal character. The adventure continues as Flamel, twins, and Dee fight for their version of Right. Fun and exciting, adults, young and young-at-heart will find this book enjoyable.
***
Book 2 in The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series, Dr. John Dee is a focal character. The adventure continues as Flamel, twins, and Dee fight for their version of Right. Fun and exciting, adults, young and young-at-heart will find this book enjoyable.
***
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Dust Lands: Rebel Heart
By Moira Young
The second book in the Dust Lands trilogy does not disappoint. One review compared the series to The Hunger Games. I agree, but find this series even more intriguing. Saba has her twin brother back, her sister by her side and has found the love of her life. She knows she and her love will be together, but soon finds herself betrayed and in trouble. There is adult language, usually spelled phonetically, consider yourself aware.
Heart-pounding excitement kept me reading until way too early in the morning.
***
The second book in the Dust Lands trilogy does not disappoint. One review compared the series to The Hunger Games. I agree, but find this series even more intriguing. Saba has her twin brother back, her sister by her side and has found the love of her life. She knows she and her love will be together, but soon finds herself betrayed and in trouble. There is adult language, usually spelled phonetically, consider yourself aware.
Heart-pounding excitement kept me reading until way too early in the morning.
***
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Lincoln's Last Days
By Bill O'Reilly
This book club selection sounded interesting. This is the follow-up book to Killing Lincoln. I have a love of history and wish I had learned more about the Civil War in school. Anyway, this nonfiction book was written well enough to keep me going even after midnight, often times. I listened to an audio book and found Edward Hermann to be an excellent narrator. There was great detail given and many insights I was unaware of. I have an even greater appreciation for those who fought on either side of that terrible war. They believed they were fighting for the best interest of our country.
Great book! Highly recommend for fiction and nonfiction lovers, alike. I will be reading Killing Lincoln next, although I think I may wish I had read it first...?
****
This book club selection sounded interesting. This is the follow-up book to Killing Lincoln. I have a love of history and wish I had learned more about the Civil War in school. Anyway, this nonfiction book was written well enough to keep me going even after midnight, often times. I listened to an audio book and found Edward Hermann to be an excellent narrator. There was great detail given and many insights I was unaware of. I have an even greater appreciation for those who fought on either side of that terrible war. They believed they were fighting for the best interest of our country.
Great book! Highly recommend for fiction and nonfiction lovers, alike. I will be reading Killing Lincoln next, although I think I may wish I had read it first...?
****
Monday, January 7, 2013
No One You Know
By Michelle Richmond
I found this book on the local library website. It was one of the audio books available that I hadn't read already. I have always enjoyed a good mystery, so I dug in. I don't know if it was the format or just the book, but it seemed to drag on a little in places. In the end, I was satisfied. Nothing graphic, but enough detail to keep the story interesting. This would be a great read for young adults who are trying to understand why school is such a big deal. The entire premise of the story is based on mathematics. There were several passages I was clueless due to mathematical terminology, but it didn't take change the story, so I didn't worry about it. Overall, it was a nice escape for a few hours.
I found this book on the local library website. It was one of the audio books available that I hadn't read already. I have always enjoyed a good mystery, so I dug in. I don't know if it was the format or just the book, but it seemed to drag on a little in places. In the end, I was satisfied. Nothing graphic, but enough detail to keep the story interesting. This would be a great read for young adults who are trying to understand why school is such a big deal. The entire premise of the story is based on mathematics. There were several passages I was clueless due to mathematical terminology, but it didn't take change the story, so I didn't worry about it. Overall, it was a nice escape for a few hours.
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