Title: The Picture of Dorian Gray Author: Oscar Wilde Genre: Classics Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited Format: Paperback Pages: 200 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis: Dorian Gray, a handsome and narcissistic young man, lives thoughtlessly for his own pleasure - an attitude encouraged by the company he keeps. One day, after having his portrait painted, Dorian makes a frivolous Faustian wish: that … Continue reading Book Review: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Title: I, Mona Lisa Author: Jeanne Kalogridis Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin Format: Paperback Pages: 515 Rating: 4/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis: "My name is Lisa di Antonio Gherardini Giocondo, though to acquaintances, I am known simply as Madonna Lisa. My story begins not with my birth but a murder, committed the … Continue reading Book Review: I, Mona Lisa by Jeanne Kalogridis

Title: The Monk Author: Matthew Lewis Genre: Classic Literature Publisher: Dover Thrift Edition Format: Paperback Pages: 291 Rating: 4/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis: Supernatural events, women in distress, and a corrupt clergy were popular themes in the Gothic novels of the 19th century. All of those elements, along with murder, incest, and the excesses of the … Continue reading Book Review: The Monk by Matthew Lewis

Title: The Borgia Bride Author: Jeanne Kalogridis Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: St. Martins Griffins Format: Paperback Pages: 509 Rating: 4/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis: Vivacious Sancha of Aragon arrives in Rome newly wed to a member of the notorious Borgia dynasty. Surrounded by the city's opulence and political corruption, she befriends her … Continue reading Book Review: The Borgia Bride by Jeanne Kalogridis

Title: Clockwork Princess Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Simon & Schuster, Margaret K. McElderry Format: Hardcover Pages: 570 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis: Tessa Gray should be happy - aren't all brides happy? Yet as she prepares for her wedding, a net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London … Continue reading Book Review: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

Title: The Other Queen Author: Philippa Gregory Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Touchstone Format: Paperback Pages: 438 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis: Two women competing for a man's heart. Two queens fighting to the death for dominance. The untold story of Mary, Queen of Scots. This dazzling novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Philippa … Continue reading Book Review: The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

Title: The Red and the Black Author: Stendhal Genre: Classic Publisher: Modern Library Format: Paperback Pages: 560 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis: The Red and the Black, Stendhal’s masterpiece, is the story of Julien Sorel, a young dreamer from the provinces, fueled by Napoleonic ideals, whose desire to make his fortune sets in motion events both … Continue reading Book Review: The Red and the Black by Stendhal