Book Review – Mistborn, by Brandon Sanderson

Book Review: Mistborn -- by Brandon Sanderson -- Vin is a skaa, doomed to scrounge and steal for her next meal, never certain if she’ll live another day. She lives in a world where the sun is red, ash falls continuously, mists invade nightly, and very few remember when plants were green. Vin has one…

The Wee Free Men

Book Review: The Wee Free Men, by Terry Pratchett Nine-year-old Tiffany Aching lives on the Chalk, a warm, hilly, green grassland in an alternate world that reminds me of the lowlands of Scotland. Tiffany thinks of herself as normal: she’s part of a typical, loving family with daily chores to do, like making cheese and…

Scrambled Eggs at Midnight

Have you read Scrambled Eggs at Midnight, by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler?  This contemporary YA romance is romantic, quirky, witty, and unforgettable.  I loved this book! The two main characters, Cal and Eliot, are unique and warm and funny.  Like most teenagers, they have insecurities that stem from their parents’ problems, but Cal and…

Fire! Fire!

Review of Fire Country by David Estes - FIVE STARS I couldn't put Fire Country down and ended up reading until very late. I loved Siena's character. Her strong voice resonated with me. As the conflict was rising in the story, I kept thinking, "Siena, what are you waiting for? Get out of there!" But…

For a Cold

Oh, oh. I feel a cold coming on. You know, that scratchy throat-stuffy nose-brain barely there kind of feeling? You know what they say: the best thing for a cold is to take vitamin C, drink plenty of fluids, and rest. That sounds like a perfect excuse to curl up in bed with a stack…