An Amusing Twist on Dungeons & Dragons for the Middle School Crowd [MG Review]

3 April 2020 / review / 4 Comments
An Amusing Twist on Dungeons & Dragons for the Middle School Crowd [MG Review]

Homerooms & Hall Passes by Tom O’Donnell In the mystical realm of Bríandalör, every day the brave and the bold delve into hidden temples or forgotten dungeons, battling vile monsters and evil wizards to loot their treasure hoards for sweet, sweet magic items. But in their free time, our heroes—Thromdurr the mighty barbarian, Devis the shifty thief, Vela the noble paladin, Sorrowshade the Gloom Elf assassin, and Albiorix the (good!) […]

What is Going On [Feb. and Mar. 2020 Month in Review]

31 March 2020 / month in review / 20 Comments
What is Going On [Feb. and Mar. 2020 Month in Review]

An Update on My Work/COVID-19 Life This recap will be a little more personal than usual, as ‘personal life’ has been pretty hectic these past two months. In February, Cybils judging and an internal work interview preoccupied me. I didn’t want to talk about my work situation until the chips fell into place, so to speak, so here’s an update on that front: I did one interview for three FT […]

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t (Re)Read That Yet” #11 (Help Me Choose!)

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t (Re)Read That Yet” #11 (Help Me Choose!)

“I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Read That Yet” makes its 2020 debut with a twist. Thanks to self-isolation and the closure of my public library, I chose a theme that lets you vote on books I already have here at home. I spent some time gazing at my bookcase. I noted titles that made me think “I can’t believe I haven’t reread that yet!” Then I looked them up on […]

A Wish in the Dark [MG Review]

27 March 2020 / review / 4 Comments
A Wish in the Dark [MG Review]

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will […]

A Collection of Hobbits [Talkin’ About Tolkien]

25 March 2020 / events / 6 Comments
A Collection of Hobbits [Talkin’ About Tolkien]

In honour of Tolkien Reading Day 2020, I wanted to share the collection that’s grown around the first Tolkien book I ever read and purchased: The Hobbit.