The Invasion of the Tearling By Erika Johansen With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her… Continue reading Review – The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
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My Favorite Books in 2015
Hello friends and fellow bookworms. Hard to believe 2015 is almost over, isn't it? I have had a great year in terms of reading, although I didn't get to read nearly as many books as I had hoped. I did, however, read an enormous amount of really great books. That said, I would like to… Continue reading My Favorite Books in 2015
Review – Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira
Love Letters to the Dead By Ava Dellaira It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May did. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin, Amy… Continue reading Review – Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira
Featured Favorites – The Bloody Jack Series by L. A. Meyer
Hello friends and fellow bookworms! Welcome to my first Featured Favorites post! Every so often, I will post a review of sorts about a book or series that I have read that is particularly special to me. It will be similar to your average review because I will give information (without divulging secrets) about the… Continue reading Featured Favorites – The Bloody Jack Series by L. A. Meyer
Upcoming Releases – Early November 2015 (November 1st – 14th)
Hello bookworms! I hope everyone is doing well! I apologize for my brief absence. I actually got married on the 17th and have been trying to do the paperwork that comes with that as well as work. It's been pretty busy, but I hope that all of my followers are ready for some more posts.… Continue reading Upcoming Releases – Early November 2015 (November 1st – 14th)
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Seven – October 3rd
Persepolis By Marjane Satrapi I had learned that you should always shout louder than your aggressor. Summary: Persepolis is the story of Satrapi's unforgettable childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Seven – October 3rd
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Three – September 29th
The Great Gatsby By F. Scott Fitzgerald Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope. Summary: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the fabulously wealthy Jay Gatsby and… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Three – September 29th
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Two – September 28th
Fahrenheit 451 By Ray Bradbury At least once in his career, every fireman gets an itch. What do the books say, he wonders. Oh, to scratch that itch, eh? Summary: Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day Two – September 28th
Banned Books Week 2015 – Day One – September 27th
To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. Summary: "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird."… Continue reading Banned Books Week 2015 – Day One – September 27th
Facebook and September 2015 Releases
Hello fellow Bookworms! I have a few announcements! First off, I have created a Facebook page for the blog. You can find the page by ether clicking here or by following the info in the About section! I felt that it was high time to create a page, if only to keep readers updated on… Continue reading Facebook and September 2015 Releases
The Book Wench 