Total book count for 2019: 561 That number still kind of blows my mind a little. I know a lot of them are picture books, but it's still pretty crazy to me. Mostly because I still believe I don't read anywhere near fast enough. I WANT TO READ ALL THE BOOKS! My pledge this year... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Kell, the Alien” by Darcy Pattison
When I first got my Kindle, I was amazed at how many fantastic books were floating around to download for free. FREE! I went kinda crazy and tried to download all the books, paying little attention to content. I now attempt to be more discerning, but it's so thrilling to be introduced to a fabulous... Continue Reading →
Book Review: “Where the Woods Grow Wild” by Nate Philbrick
It doesn't surprise me that Nate Philbrick is a fan of Lloyd Alexander. I noticed similarities to The Book of Three as soon as I started reading Where the Woods Grow Wild. But the pig keepers and runaway barnyard animals in Philbrick's tale carried me into another forest for a new adventure I was glad to take.... Continue Reading →