Overall I think this is a fine book for a fantasy-hungry teen or YA reader, with the caveat that it’s just not going to be this year’s earth-shattering breakout book.
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Wildlife of the Concho Valley by Terry Maxwell
If you have any interest at all in the animal life of Central and West Texas, you’ll find it engaging, informative, and generally a pleasure to read.
Continue readingThe Once and Future King by T. H. White
This was actually a re-read for me, though it’d been probably about a decade since I read it originally. It’s certainly a favorite of mine now!
Continue readingThe Wives of Henry VIII by Antonia Fraser
This book is a good choice for anyone who wants to read about this particularly fascinating period of history in England; no prior knowledge of the subject is necessary to enjoy it.
Continue readingBacklist Love | Beauty School Dropout
Backlist Love is an informal series on “older” books that I hope you’ll find interesting. These aren’t so much reviews as quickie recommendations, so check out your favorite book review sources if you want more info.
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Backlist Love is an informal series on “older” books that I hope you’ll find interesting. These aren’t so much reviews as quickie recommendations, so check out your favorite book review sources if you want more info.
Continue readingVoyage of the Beagle by Charles Darwin
In a word: FASCINATING.
Continue readingBlood Red Snow White by Marcus Sedgwick
First, let’s make something super clear: this is NOT any kind of fairy tale retelling, nor is it another popular YA fantasy adventure or paranormal romance.
Continue readingBacklist Love | Not-So-Serious Sci-Fi
Backlist Love is an informal series on “older” books that I hope you’ll find interesting. These aren’t so much reviews as quickie recommendations, so check out your favorite book review sources if you want more info.
Continue readingBacklist Love | Serious Sci-Fi
Backlist Love is an informal series on “older” books that I hope you’ll find interesting. These aren’t so much reviews as quickie recommendations, so check out your favorite book review sources if you want more info.
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