Dragon Trials by Ava Richardson is the first in the Return of the Darkening series. The story follows Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax as her riders. In this world, young dragons go out into the city to choose their riders, of which there are always two- a navigator […]
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is a sweeping and ambitious follow-up to The Eye of the World. The novel picks up where the previous book left off, with an even greater sense of urgency and peril. The stakes are higher this time around, as the protagonists find themselves embroiled in a deadly hunt for […]
Jordan’s The Eye of the World is an engaging start to a fantasy series that immerses readers in quite a vast and intriguing world. The story follows Rand al’Thor and several of his friends as they flee their home after creatures of myth attack his village. They are shepherded by Moiraine and Lan, an Aes […]
From jumping spiders with panoramic vision to birds that fly backward, from the many-brained octopus to butt-breathing turtles and an indestructible ‘bear’, Feterman’s Superpowers of Nature takes a look at the most amazing specimens of the animal world. There are six different categories looking at the senses, hunting, adaptation, finding mates, changes, and kinesthetics. Sensory […]
Jingo by Terry Pratchett July 1st is International Joke Day! Jingo, part of the Discworld series, is famed for its puns, satire, and humor. Although it may not be entirely focused on jokes, it’s a perfect read for this month ? {It isn’t much of an island that rises up one moonless night from […]
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix This horror-comedy novel follows a book club of Southern housewives who discover that their neighbor is actually a vampire. As they attempt to stop him, they must confront demons of their own. {Patricia Campbell’s life has never felt smaller. Her husband is a workaholic, […]
The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig is a thrilling, yet poignant novel of body horror that explores the effects of trauma and the lengths to which people will go to protect those they love. The story follows Nate, as he returns to his hometown with his wife and son. However, when they arrive, they […]
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who’s “saying” the stories. In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, begin meeting to eat dim sum, play mahjong, and talk. United in shared unspeakable loss and hope, they call […]
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam@Taking on a World of Words. To play, answer the three ‘W’ questions listed below. Be sure to link back to her or to put the link to your post in the comment section of her blog so that others take a gander at your answers and […]
Legend of Drizzt series by R.A. Salvatore This series follows the life of the eponymous drow as he navigates the complex and treacherous world of the Underdark. Just like “Dissolution”, this series explores themes like betrayal, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival. The series is known for its vivid depictions of intrigue and action and […]
