Redwall by Brian Jacques
Redwall by Brian Jacques My rating: 3 of 5 stars It can be really difficult to hear an audiobook when we’re driving on the highway. Even when I turn up … Continue reading Redwall by Brian Jacques
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Bookends: October 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: October 2013
Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Wow, it seems November is trying to sneak up on me. I’ve now got less than a week to finish the kids’ costumes. But there’s still time to visit your … Continue reading Sisters Book Club November Selection: The Woman Upstairs
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan My rating: 3 of 5 stars Ugh. More present-tense storytelling. I understand why Sloan wrote it this way. He wants the reader to … Continue reading Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Watership Down by Richard Adams My rating: 5 of 5 stars Review from first reading, finished September 7, 2009 (I didn’t realize until today that I must have read this … Continue reading Watership Down by Richard Adams
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel My rating: 2 of 5 stars A note before I start because I feel bad about giving a book 2/5 stars: In the Goodreads rating … Continue reading Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
Bookends: September 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: September 2013
Sisters Book Club October 2013 Selection: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
Well, the August/September Sisters Book Club selection kind of fell flat. But my sister and I are not discouraged! Instead, we’re just using this as evidence that we need to … Continue reading Sisters Book Club October 2013 Selection: Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes My rating: 4 of 5 stars As usual, Estes does not disappoint. The Middle Moffat passed the most important test: My kids loved it. … Continue reading The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
Ghost Hunter by Michelle Paver
Ghost Hunter (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #6) by Michelle Paver My rating: 4 of 5 stars Okay, this book totally redeems the series. It is at least as well done … Continue reading Ghost Hunter by Michelle Paver
Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver
Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #5: Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver My rating: 2 of 5 stars In my review of Outcast (or was it Soul Eater? They’re all kind of … Continue reading Oath Breaker by Michelle Paver
Bookends: August 2013
The first day of each month, I’m posting a summary of what I read the previous month and what I plan to read in the coming month. I would love … Continue reading Bookends: August 2013
Imperfect Happiness 