These two books I read gave insight into lives very different from my own, set in different times and countries. Read at the end of July. Moon at Nine by Deborah Ellis Rating: ★★★½ [ratings guide] I read some of Ellis’ books when I was a lot younger (probably around the target age, maybe a bit younger) but I didn’t really understand them because I had no context in which […]
I’ve signed up for my first readalong! I’ve been hungering for some more good quality creepy reading, especially with the fall season approaching, so I was happy to stumble across this one. The Estella Society is hosting a readalong of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. I’ve only read We Have Always Lived in the Castle but that was enough to make me interested in more of […]
Author: Charis Cotter Title: The Swallow: A Ghost Story Format/Source: eBook/Netgalley Published: September 2014 Publisher: Tundra Books Length: 320 pages Genre: Middle grade ghost story Why I Read: Intriguing premise, cute cover Read If You’re: Looking for a good ghost story, or a story about friendship Rating: ★★★★ [ratings guide] I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Publisher’s description: In 1960s […]
I’ve decided to kick off posting again with this survey created by Jamie @ Perpetual Page Turner, which I found via Adam @ Roof Beam Reader. Author You’ve Read the Most Books From Lemony Snicket – he’s an easy winner, having penned a 13 book series. I’ve read 17 books by Snicket. Best Sequel Ever Inkspell by Cornelia Funke (book two in the Inkworld trilogy) – I adored the first […]
September is here! I’ve already got some posts lined up. I only finished two books in August, but I started a third yesterday that I’m blazing through. The list of books I want to start reading in the next month or two is getting a bit of hand, so I thought I’d make a blog post to keep track and show you what’s in store now that I’ve settled in […]