Although I found The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and its three original subsequent works amongst my childhood possessions, I don’t really have any memory of ever reading these books. So over the past couple of weeks, I decided to dive into this series from the beginning as a bit of a brain break from … Continue reading Book Review: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Querying Author Interview: Jake Fluekiger
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
Book Review: Buried Embers by H.M. Sandlin
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
Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
As you may have gathered from my rambling praise (see post here) for the inclusion of Fahrenheit 451 on the Amazon and Goodreads Lifetime Reading List, I find this work of Ray Bradbury’s to be more than a five-star book (but unfortunately that’s all the stars I can technically give it). In a harrowing, possibly-not-too-far-away … Continue reading Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Book Review: Guarded Skies 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
Book Review: Lost Tides 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
Lifetime Reading List: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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
Short Story Review: A Return to the Gates by J. Dalton
I’m not the biggest science fiction fan—that’s no secret. However, as you may recall from my posted review of The Gates to the Galaxies, the imaginative author J. Dalton is changing that for me. In the second installment of his The Gates to the Galaxies series, we return to the company of Captain Chen, Lieutenant … Continue reading Short Story Review: A Return to the Gates by J. Dalton
Book Review: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
I have mixed feelings about Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (see those here), but if I focus on the story itself rather than it’s printed-rather-than-performed presentation, it’s a little easier to sort through them. At its core, I think Romeo and Juliet contains one of the most profound lessons the human race has yet … Continue reading Book Review: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Book Review: Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliot
When I was an elementary school student, oh how I adored the book fair! It usually came a few weeks after my birthday, and I always saved all my birthday money to spend on books, typically one hundred dollars’ worth of books. I think it was in fourth grade that I bought Annie, Between the … Continue reading Book Review: Annie, Between the States by L.M. Elliot
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