I talk to one of my former teachers a lot, and as I’ve been making my way through this Lifetime Reading List (see post regarding To Kill a Mockingbird here), I’ve been talking to her about some of the “classics” that are typically assigned reading in high school/college. Yesterday, we were on the phone, and … Continue reading Book Review: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
This year, many of the books on the Lifetime Reading List have included ones I was required to read in high school, such as The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, as well as one I chose to read in high school, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. After … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Charming. Warm fuzzies. Playful. Beautiful. These are just some of the words that come to mind as I try to describe and review Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. Now that I think about it, I’m not sure I’ve ever used the phrase “warm fuzzies” to describe a book, but I’m going to roll with it … Continue reading Book Review: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
One of the books I’d always wanted to read as a child was Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. However, neither of my parents ever really had the time to help me read it, and by the time I was old enough to read it unassisted, my copy was lost in the shuffle of my parents’ … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
As with any series, there is always the potential for a weaker installment. It’s my opinion that The Second Summer of the Sisterhood is that book for the Sisterhood Series by Ann Brashares. In the first book, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, I found each character—Carmen, Tibby, Lena, and Bridget—to be strong in their … Continue reading Book Review: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares
Here on The Pensive Bookworm, one of my favorite things to do is interview authors—traditionally published, indie, and querying authors alike. One of the biggest pieces of my career’s mission is to build the bridge between creator and consumer because I believe in authentic connection, and as a reader, I love being able to talk … Continue reading Querying Author Interview: Jake Fluekiger
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
I feel like I’ve started so many of these posts lately by comparing what I thought of a book in high school with my reaction now as a twenty-four-year old. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is no exception. What a difference ten years makes! I read Fahrenheit 451 as a freshman or sophomore at the … Continue reading Lifetime Reading List: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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