Book Review: The Voyage to Magical North

The Voyage to Magical North by Claire Fayers My rating: 5 of 5 stars Wow. I had this book on my tbr for awhile, and I'm so glad I finally read it. Now added to my favorites! A swashbuckling adventure, but so much more than that. I laughed. I was awed. I loved the world…

A Love of Fairytales

It might seem foolish or childish to some "grown ups" that other adults still enjoy reading or watching fairytale stories. But to me, it's a great way to keep your mind young and creative. Two quotes I love by C.S. Lewis: It seems so many of us are intrigued by the unknown and unexpected. I…

Children’s books ABOUT books & libraries!

I've wanted to write this post ever since I got some books at the library for my three year old. I happened upon a few library themed books, and thought, I bet other bookworms would like recommendations for these kinds of books! Whether they're for your child, grandchild, neices and nephews, friends or anyone at…

Book Review: Finding Serendipity

Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks My rating: 4 of 5 stars I absolutely enjoyed this story! It gave me warm and fuzzy feelings, like I was 10 years old, discovering an adventure I could fall in love with. And it's a series, which I am definitely interested in continuing with. The author is actually two…

Book Review: The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes

The Adventurer's Guide to Successful Escapes by Wade Albert White My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a wonderful middle grade story full of humor and twists! I was entertained and surprised while reading. I love humorous books, but some are too quirky and nonsensical for me to really enjoy. But not this one.…

Book Review: The Beauty of Darkness

The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson My rating: 5 of 5 stars Description: Lia has survived Venda—but so has a great evil bent on the destruction of Morrighan. And only Lia can stop it.With war on the horizon, Lia has no choice but to assume her role as First Daughter, as soldier—as leader.…

Dragons are Real. Book blast + $25 Giveaway.

I was delighted and intriqued by the description of this story and knew my two sons would probably love it. I will share a book review later this month also! I want to help authors and illustrators get their books noticed and that is why I participate in book blasts and blog hops for books…

Bookish Moments

When one of your kids has been home from school sick for days, you just share bookish moments and nothing too wordy! These are some of my recent moments.

Spring Reading

I can mark one book off my Spring TBR list: At first I loved it, despite the wicked mother's treatment of the main character Ada. Ada was born with a club foot, and her mother treats her like trash. Britain is about to enter World War 2, and then London's children are evacuated out of…