Title: The Book Thief Author: Markus Zusak Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Format: Paperback      Pages: 550 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she … Continue reading Book Review: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

  Title: Voyager Author: Diana Gabaldon Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Anchor Canada Format: Paperback      Pages: 880 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): From the author of the breathtaking bestsellers Outlander and Dragonfly in Amber, the extraordinary saga continues. Their passionate encounter happened long ago by whatever measurement Claire Randall took. Two decades before, she had … Continue reading Book Review: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

Title: Harmonies of War Author: Ruby Fitzgerald Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Soldier Bear Entertainment Format: eBook      Pages: 218 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Thousands of years ago, the Ancients bestowed Nine Energies of Magic to a small group of humans known as Descendants. Now, at a time when Descendants have become widely feared, many of … Continue reading Book Review: Harmonies of War by Ruby Fitzgerald

Title: The Song of Achilles Author: Madeline Miller Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Harper Collins Format: Hardcover       Pages: 378 Rating: 4/5 stars Warming: Mature content. Contains violence and sex. Parents please be advised* Synopsis (Goodreads): Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the court of King Peleus … Continue reading Book Review: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Title: Stolen Songs Author: Samantha Armstrong   Genre: Romance, New Adult Publisher: Koru House Press Format: ebook       Pages: 390 Rating: 4.5/5 stars *Warning: Mature Content. Parents please be advised* Synopsis (Goodreads): Maddison is a survivor. An unstable childhood has taught her to depend on no one but herself, which is exactly how she’s gotten … Continue reading Book Review: Stolen Songs by Samantha Armstrong

Title: Veiled Secrets Author: Jodi Vaughn Genre: Adult Romance, Paranormal Publisher: Jodi Vaughn Format: Paperback       Pages: 398 Rating: 3.5/5 stars *Warning: Mature Content. Parents please be advised.* Synopsis (Goodreads): Celeste Hart has always known she was different. Growing up in the South, she knows that having prophetic visions makes her a freak, cursed, or … Continue reading Book Review: Veiled Secrets by Jodi Vaughn

Title: Mythica Author: Kevin L. Nielson Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Future House Publishing Format: ebook, ARC Pages: 186 Rating: 4/5 stars Synopsis: Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard despite it being a dangerous profession. When Marek’s stubbornness pushes her master over the edge, she escapes and sets … Continue reading Book Review: Mythica by Kevin L. Nielson

  Title: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Author: John Boyne Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Knopf  Books for Young Readers Format: Hardcover      Pages: 384 Rating: 4.5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): The international bestseller that has touched millions of readers around the world is now available in a deluxe illustrated edition, featuring powerful illustrations by acclaimed … Continue reading Book Review: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne

Title: The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative   Author: Thomas King   Genre: Non-Fiction Publisher: House of Anansi Press Format: Paperback     Pages: 208 Rating: 3.5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads): Winner of the 2003 Trillium Book Award "Stories are wondrous things," award-winning author and scholar Thomas King declares in his 2003 CBC Massey Lectures. "And … Continue reading Book Review: The Truth about Stories: A Native Narrative by Thomas King

Title: Jude the Obscure Author: Thomas Hardy Genre: Classic Literature Publisher: Penguin Classics    Format: Paperback     Pages: 484 Rating: 5/5 stars Synopsis (Goodreads):   ‘I’m an outsider to the end of my days!’   Jude Fawley’s hopes of a university education are lost when he is trapped into marrying the earthy Arabella, who later … Continue reading Book Review: Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy