The Web of Loki
The Luncar Chronicles
Sci-fi September is a thing or at least it is on Instagram. Here are some sci-fi books you can read to celebrate the month.
The Lunar Chronicles are even better because they are sci-fi, fantasy, and fairy tale retellings, a magical combination.
There is a debate about when science fiction was first “invented”. Some manuscripts as early as 1516 have been called a type of this genre. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein usually gets credit for being the first, but there were several stories before hers that are considered science fiction in their own way.
Does it matter or do you just enjoy watching sci-fi movies and reading the books without knowing the origins? Into the Churn because is set in space and it’s on audiobook!
Science fiction shows us worlds we will probably never experience, but enjoy pretending that some day we could. Some things Star Trek used became real, so it isn’t totally impossible for us to live on another planet in the future. Except, hopefully without all the threats.
Abby – AKA IRA (Ideal Reader Activist)
The Hunt for my IRA This year I've been on the hunt for my ideal reader. The name I created for this reader is IRA, which stands for Ideal Reader Activist. Since I haven't been able to meet any near me to chat around a cup of coffee, I began a Virtual Coffee Shop on...
Book Review – The Rivenlea Sphere Series
The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine If you like... Book worlds gone haywire Portal fantasy time travel Sassy banter Cute magical creatures (Frank is the best.) References to other classic stories Then you'll like The Unraveling of Emlyn DuLaine. The imagination in this...
Does Your World View Influence the Books You Read?
(A Cultural Zeitgeist Introspection) World View and Books Do the books you love match your world view? Does the way you look at the world influence the books you read or gravitate to? Cultural Zeitgeist Shift The cultural zeitgeist is basically what’s trending....
Book Review – Sherlock Society
The Sherlock Society Review History and Mysteries for all ages If you like history, detective mysteries and wholesome relationships, The Sherlock Society is an enjoyable middle grade book that even adults can enjoy. Siblings and Mobster Treasures It features siblings,...
Book Review – The Weaver Trilogy
The Story Peddler The Weaver Trilogy begins with book one, The Story Peddler which is an imaginative original tale about a girl, Tanwen, whose stories turn into crystallized sculptures. Unfortunately, the king has made it illegal to tell certain stories and she can’t...
Are Those Books Really for MG & YA Readers?
Do you ever wonder, "Are those books really for MG & YA Readers?" Are all novels in the middle grade (MG) and young adult (YA) section of the library or bookstore always appropriate for your tween or teen? MG books are supposed to be for 8 to 12 year olds, and YA...
Book Review – Charting the Stars
Charting Stars is a fabulous original story. The main character, Talia begins in Canada but through her magical star painting, she ends up in a new world called The Nine Realms. The author of Charting Stars and I seem to have similar imaginations, because I enjoy the...
Book Review – Glass Across the Sea
Glass Across the Sea is similar to a Cinderella retelling, but it's too unique to be exactly a retelling. There were definite nods to the popular Cinderella stories. Noelle Perrault, the MC, has the same last name as one of the original authors, Charles Perrault....
Book Lover’s Christmas Gift Guide
What should you get that special book lover for Christmas this year? If you don't know what they already have, you can see if they have an Amazon Wish List. This is where most books are purchased online and many use it like a grocery list so they don't forget what...
Want to try a Twisted Fairy Tale Series?
Try The Aerowyn Tales if you enjoy fairy tales with a twist. The trilogy was meant to be a standalone Gaston retelling. It morphed into villain backstories and unlikely romances. Normally heroes get all the praise. Villains don't usually offer virtues people desire in...
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