When I started the Amazon/Goodreads 100 Must-Read Books in a Lifetime list in January of this year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Skimming the titles, I recognized several, either because I’d already read them or they were the commonly-used books in films about high school or college—you know, the “coincidental” book the protagonist is … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List Review, Part 1 – 2020
As I said in September’s Lifetime Reading List post regarding Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling, I’ve often had mixed opinions about this book. The primary villain—Lord Voldemort—only appears in name. If such a book were released today, I can already imagine the ways in which the Writing Community on Twitter … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
As I’ve said before, anytime I re-read a Harry Potter book, I wonder what new aspect of the story I’ll enjoy. When I set out to re-read Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban yet again, I was struck by the amount of emotion J.K. Rowling was able to evoke from me, particularly regarding Remus … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Ever since I did my undergraduate thesis on the entire Harry Potter book series, I wonder what new thing I’m going to pick up each time I read the books. I spent six months studying these books in-depth—my outline for the thesis alone was nearly 100 pages! How could there possibly be anything new to … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
I’m not sure how to give a review to a book I couldn’t finish, but here goes: I couldn’t finish The Princess Bride by William Goldman. I tried for almost a month, but it’s simply not a story I enjoy. I found the humor to be mundane and redundant. I found the characters flat. There … Continue reading Book Review: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Over the past several months, I’ve had the honor of working with Jen Lassalle on her debut paranormal romance novel Dark Rooms, both as an editor and beta reader. Each time I’ve read this book, I have been completely captivated, so it was only natural for me to want to help promote it as much … Continue reading Upcoming Release: Dark Rooms by Jen Lassalle, Author Interview
If I find something to be stupid, I vow to give that something another try a few years later. The night before my husband and I started dating in September of 2014, he quoted the film The Princess Bride. I totally didn’t get the quote, and a few weeks later, we watched the movie. All … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
After finishing Guarded Skies by H.M. Sandlin, I was already quite excited to start Buried Embers, Book Three of the Elemental Seekers Series. My excited was merited, and Buried Embers does not disappoint! Action-packed from the very beginning, Buried Embers follows the adventures of Sally and her friends as the wicked council, seemingly led by … Continue reading Book Review: Buried Embers by H.M. Sandlin
I always try to open (flip into?) sequels with a wide-open mind. I’ve read some sequels that I liked even more than the first installment (The Girl on Legare Street by Karen White, for example, review here; and I LOVED its predecessor, The House on Tradd Street, review here) and others that disappointed me so … Continue reading Book Review: Guarded Skies by H.M. Sandlin
I discovered Lost Tides by H.M. Sandlin a few weeks ago when I was searching on Twitter for late winter book releases. I thoroughly enjoy being a part of launch teams and reading ARCs to help promote indie authors, and as a lifelong fan of the fantasy of elemental magic, I had a feeling I’d … Continue reading Book Review: Lost Tides by H.M. Sandlin
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