Book Review: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

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

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

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Of all the times I’ve read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, I don’t think I’ve ever typed a review! What can I say about a book I’ve read more times than I can count? What can I say about this book that hundreds of others haven’t already said? My most-recent read of Harry Potter … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling