The Secret Society of the Willbrook Witches by Camille Perron-Cormier
Chickenpox by Remy Lai
Lately, I’ve been debating a lot about whether I should write a review about some books I read. I like writing reviews for books. I love sharing my finds with others. Especially my children, middle readers and young adult reading, as it has been my experience that sometimes they are “shoved to the … [Read more]
Romantic Comedy: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld
Cbr18bingo Joker Sally Milz is a writer for The Night Owls, aka TNO, a late night sketch comedy show à la SNL. She is divorced, in her 30s, and has been writing for the show for several years, a dream come true for her. When internationally renowned singer/songwriter Noah Brewster hosts the show, … [Read more]
Emma by Jane Austen
CBR18 BINGO: Repair (Emma's self-improvement) I suspect my reaction to Emma (the character) is a little different on this re-read compared to when I first read it probably some 15-20 years ago. I recall thinking back then that Emma's heart was in the right place and not really understanding why … [Read more]
The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey
Maya Whitherspoon fled to England after her father’s death, hoping that her parents’ enemies won’t follow her. With her untrained magic and skills as a doctor, she starts to make a home for herself in England. Peter Scott has been tasked by the organization of Elemental Masters he belongs to to … [Read more]
The Black Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The White Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
The Silver Gryphon by Mercedes Lackey & Larry Dixon
Skandranon Rashkae, the Black Gryphon, is probably the most famous of the Mage of Silence Uthro’s creations. He specializes in getting out of tight spots and completing missions that are said to be impossible. However, even if Skan can pull off the impossible on a regular basis, the war isn’t … [Read more]
Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II by Elyse Graham
As promised by the title, Graham's Book and Dagger delivers plenty of stories of academics and librarians helping the Allies in World War II through espionage and other covert ways. As the book notes, the best spy isn't someone dashing like a James Bond. It's someone who can't even get a waiter's … [Read more]
