It took me a second to get into Just Do This One Thing for Me. Once I really got acquainted with the plot and characters though, I enjoyed it a lot. This isn’t your typical suspense novel, though…
This book's description compares it to Back to the Future, and that really is an apt description, especially for the first part of the novel. But ultimately, the book does take a turn into fresh terr…
The adventures of the Kingston brothers conclude with Sundown in the Sky King Ranch Series. Susan May Warren brings closure to some aspects of the series by taking care of the Kingston boys and their …
Sunburst continues Susan May Warren’s Sky King Ranch Series. Although it is not directly a part of the story, the dedication to the author’s daughter in-law is sweet and sets the tone for the book. Th…
Welcome to Manchester, England. It's the summer of 1857 and the city is hosting a grand art exhibition -- one that will attract both good and bad society. The Art of Love and Lies, the latest Proper R…
Some of the best young adult books were published before YA was an established genre, and A Wizard of Earthsea is one of them. While this is an adventure story written for teenagers, the incredibly sk…
Willowmere by Andrea Cox Christen reminded me a little bit of the 100 Cupboards series by N.D. Wilson. It tells the story of Pea, a young girl who recently lost her mother to an accident. While trimmi…
Susan May Warren begins her Sky King Ranch series with Sunrise. As is the case with many of Warren’s books, the author makes frequent references to characters and experiences from other series. It doe…
Once Upon a Camel is a delightful story about friendship, perseverance, and the magic of stories. When disaster separates a family of kestrels, their friend Zada the Camel takes it upon herself to pro…
Everyone should read at least one Discworld book. Much has been said about Discworld, the 41-book series by Terry Pratchett, so I’ll give you just the basics. Although the size of the series may seem …
This fantasy sports a clever premise using a well-known fairy tale as the catalyst. Readers should not be expecting a retelling or minor twist on the Cinderella story. Instead, this novel is what ha…
Once in a Blue Moon is a sad, sweet, middle grade novel written in verse. This is a relatively short book -- almost a novelette or a lengthy short story; it covers only a few days in the characters' l…
