This book was just, y’know, fine. I kind of expected to be blown away, given its Pulitzer Prize. Oh, well.
Continue readingFounding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis
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The Astronaut Wives Club by Lily Koppel
This book was simultaneously fascinating and depressing. I zoomed through it, but felt a bit frustrated the entire time!
Continue readingProof of Forever by Lexa Hillyer
I think this would be a lovely novel for fans of girl-group friendship and coming-of-age stories. It’s probably a perfect little bit of fun for some of the teens in my library’s summer reading club.
Continue readingReason for Hope by Jane Goodall
This book was quite lovely. I’d recommend it to anyone who is interested in a contrast to the ultra-logical atheism of scientists like Richard Dawkins.
Continue readingThe Devil You Know by Trish Doller
I did not expect to rate this book so highly.
Continue readingIllusionarium by Heather Dixon
Personally, I kind of have mixed feelings about this one; mostly, I liked it. I’ll happily rec it for anyone who’s into teen steampunk and portal fantasy.
Continue readingPip Bartlett’s Guide to Magical Creatures by Jackson Pearce and Maggie Stiefvater
This book could be a good choice for any pre-teen fantasy buff in your life, especially if they like to spend all their time daydreaming about their very own pet dragon or doodling little made-up creatures in the corner of homework assignments.
Continue readingFrench Lessons by Peter Mayle
Maybe it didn’t live up to my high expectations, but I’m glad I gave this book a try anyway.
Continue readingLorna Doone by R.D. Blackmore
All in all, I’m glad I read it (well, listened to it, but I think it still counts as reading), but I can’t say it’ll ever be a real favorite.
Continue readingThe Fangirl’s Guide to the Galaxy by Sam Maggs
This is such a fun book!
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