Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson is the 3rd book in the Return of the Darkening trilogy. The story continues to follow Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is here, and the tensions are wound tight. Some of the dragon stones have been found. But will it be enough? […]
Strange Animals by Tom Jackson Organized by region, Strange Animals by Tom Jackson looks at some of the most unusual critters around the world. From the tuatara to the anteater, readers will be introduced to myriad marvelous faunal facts. Each section has a short written introduction, with the remainder of the chapter being gorgeous photos, with […]
Dragon Legends by Ava Richardson is the 2nd book in the Return of the Darkening series. The story follows Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is coming, and the newest dragonriders have been integrated into the bulk of the warriors. As the true nature of their adversary becomes […]
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery (in honour of International Friendship Day, August 1) This classic novel tells the story of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and lively young girl who is mistakenly sent to live with an elderly brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Despite the […]
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 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 […]
The Ring by Koji Suzuki A classic Japanese horror novel that inspired the popular Japanese horror movie franchise. The story follows reporter Asakawa who investigates a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it after seven days. [A mysterious videotape warns that the viewer will die in one week unless a certain, unspecified act is […]
