After I posted two weeks ago about reading too much fantasy, I started thinking about ways to get some other genres into my reading life. I am always telling my students to expanded their horizons, in other words read something different than that copy of Wimpy Kid you have read at least ten times that … Continue reading Expanding My Horizons
Ransacker by Emmy Laybourne Publication Date: January 29, 2019 Summary from NetGalley: Rare powers. Precious metals. A final showdown. 1886. The Hemstads possess supernatural powers bestowed upon their family by the ancient Norse gods. Now Sissel, the youngest at 16, discovers her gift: she is a Ransacker. She can find gold and other precious metals … Continue reading Berserker #2
Berserker By Emmy Laybourne Publication Date: October 10, 2017 Summary from Goodreads: Are Hanne's powers a gift from the old Norse gods, or a curse? Her brother Stieg swears their powers are a gift from the old gods, but Hanne Hemstad knows she is truly cursed. It's not Stieg's fault that their father is dead, … Continue reading Western Fantasy
Mysteries/Thrillers, Historical and Contemporary For today's post I am going to list my favorite books that I read this year in these three genres. Mysteries/ Thrillers Out of all of the Mysteries and Thrillers I read this year, these four stand out as being exceptional. Truly Devious is a great start as a new series … Continue reading 2018 Favorites – Part One
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White Publication Date: September 25, 2018 Summary from NetGalley: Elizabeth Lavenza hasn't had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her "caregiver," and she is on the verge of being thrown into the streets . . . until she is brought … Continue reading Frankenstein Retelling
