Louise

Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson

March 18, 2014 Louise Leave a comment

Why did it take me so long to get around to reading this series?!?!

The Monkey’s Voyage by Alan de Queiroz

January 29, 2014 Louise Leave a comment

I’d recommend this for those who are curious about biogeography (obviously) as well as those who might like a somewhat idiosyncratic glimpse of some of the less-than-gentlemanly “feuds” that can erupt between scientists when their major hypotheses are at odds.

Boxers and Saints by Gene Luen Yang

January 18, 2014 Louise Leave a comment

Definitely recommended for folks interested in war histories or the history of China, those who want to try graphic novels but who aren’t tempted by the popular superhero stories, and readers who are willing to face the philosophical difficulties of human nature.

The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

January 6, 2014 Louise Leave a comment

I’d recommend this series to pretty much anyone who likes quick-paced, fun fantasy YA, so long as you can keep yourself from thinking too critically about the slight silliness of the magic system.

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

December 1, 2013 Louise Leave a comment

One of my new favs! I checked it out from the library, but I think I’ll be buying a copy of my own as soon as I can.

Going Bovine by Libba Bray

November 1, 2013 Louise Leave a comment

Definitely recommended for readers who like ’em a little weird!

Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

September 8, 2013 Louise Leave a comment

Though powerful in its treatment of WWII Nazi atrocities, this book isn’t quite a tear-jerker. I would recommend it as a companion read for The Diary of a Young Girl (The Diary of Anne Frank) or for folks interested in realistic early-mid 20th century historical fiction.

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

August 31, 2013 Louise Leave a comment

I’d recommend this book to young teen readers who enjoy detailed magical systems and fantastic plotlines tempered with doses of realistic coming-of-age character development.