Summer is here! And that means summer reading! I'm doing something new with my kids. I have prizes for when they read a book off of my summer reading list. This list focuses mostly on classics with a few new books in there as well. These are books that I would still like to read ... Read More »
Book Review: The Crystal Cave by Mary Stewart
The Crystal Cave felt like history more than fiction. I guess that's why it's called a legend. What's real and what isn't? The mixture of real places, possibly real events and wars, ancient religions like the Druids, and completely made up magic make this legend so interesting to read. Since not much is known about ... Read More »
Book Review: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
The subtitle for The Boys in the Boat should be "How Life is Like Rowing." Each chapter starts with a beautiful and inspiring quote from George Yeoman Pocock. The quotes are about rowing but George is such a deep and thoughtful person that to him, everything you learn in rowing can be applied to life. This is ... Read More »
Book Review: Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham
I knew I had to get the audiobook for Talking As Fast As I Can because it's read by the author, Lauren Graham. Who wouldn't want to spend four delightful hours listening to Lauren Graham talk about her life? It was as enjoyable as I hoped it would be. However. Photographs are integral to the story ... Read More »
Book vs. Movie: A Dog’s Purpose #ADogsPurposeMovie
Spoiler Free Version The movie had a much faster pace than the book, but it kept the spirit of the book and was a pretty faithful adaption. The ending of the movie is slightly different (for more details see the review below). I would say the movie ending was a lighter, happier version of what happens ... Read More »
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My name is Jessica. I love to read Young Adult and classic literature. I’ve been a book blogger for six years and I haven’t gotten tired of it yet. I’m a very curious reader. Writing about all the questions and thoughts I had while reading a book is the best hobby ever.