Book: The Pillars of the Earth Author: Ken Follett Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: NAL Trade Format: Paperback Pages: 973 Rating: 5/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis (Goodreads): Everything readers expect from Follett is here: intrigue, fast-paced action, and passionate romance. But what makes The Pillars of the Earth extraordinary is the … Continue reading Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
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Book Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Book: It Ends With Us Author: Colleen Hoover Genre: New Adult, Romance Publisher: Simon and Schuster UK Format: Paperback Pages: 376 Rating: 5/5 stars *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis (Goodreads): SOMETIMES THE ONE WHO LOVES YOU IS THE ONE WHO HURTS YOU THE MOST Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's … Continue reading Book Review: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Book: A Court of Thorns and Roses Author: Sarah J. Maas Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Format: Paperback Pages: 416 Rating: 4.5 stars (rounded up to 5 on Goodreads). *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis (Goodreads): Feyre is a huntress. She thinks nothing of slaughtering a wolf to capture its prey. But, like … Continue reading Book Review: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Book Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Title: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Author: J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Little, Brown UK Format: Hard Cover, Special Rehearsal Edition Pages: 301 Rating: 4.5/5 stars Synopsis (from Goodreads): Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by … Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Book Review: The Queen of the Tearling
Title: The Queen of the Tearling Author: Erika Johansen Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Harper Collins Format: Hard Cover Pages: 434 Rating: 3/5 *Warning: mature content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis (from Goodreads): An untested young princess must claim her throne, learn to become a queen, and combat a malevolent sorceress in an epic battle between … Continue reading Book Review: The Queen of the Tearling
Book Review: The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
Title: The Mortal Instruments (6 books included) Author: Cassandra Clare Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Rating: I will rate each book individually. Alright so I was on vacation in Florida when I started this series, so I thought it would be easier to finish off the series and then do one … Continue reading Book Review: The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
September TBR
Finally getting around to posting about the books that I am hoping to read this month. As September can be busy as a teacher, I never know just how many books I will be able to get through. I have also had to carry two books over from last month, but alas, I always overreach … Continue reading September TBR
Book Review: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
Title: Les Miserables Author: Victor Hugo Genre: Classics Publisher: Canterbury Classics Format: Leather Bound Pages: 1264 Rating: 5/5 Synopsis (from Goodreads): “So long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Misérables cannot fail to be of use,” says Victor Hugo in the preface of his famous novel. Certainly, Les … Continue reading Book Review: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
August Wrap Up!
I read 10 books this month!! Woohoo! Two of those books were quite large, so I was not sure how many other books I would be able to get through! But I am quite proud of my accomplishment! This month was also special in that I reached my Goodreads reading goal of 50 books and … Continue reading August Wrap Up!
Book Review: A Brief History of The Private Lives of the Roman Emperors
Title: A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors. Author: Anthony Blond Genre: Non-Fiction, History Publisher:Robinson Publishing Format: Paperback Pages: 234 Rating: 3/5 Synopsis (from Goodreads): Anthony Blond moves away from the idea of the Roman emperors as noble rulers and instead paints a scandalous picture. The book focuses on six emperors … Continue reading Book Review: A Brief History of The Private Lives of the Roman Emperors
