My first foray into fantasy was when I read The Book of Three by Lloyd Alexander in elementary school. I ate it up and soon read all the stories that followed about Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper. And on I went to other authors in the genre, and their knights, dragons, and magic. This love of... Continue Reading →
When Zombies Invade by D.E. Daly
May I have your attention please! The next station is Zephyr Terminal in Bridgeside. This is a safety announcement: Zombies spotted by 11-year-olds, Justin, Chloe, and Malik. The train now standing at the platform is not in public service. Please do not board this train. It is full of ZOMBIES! Stand well back from the platform... Continue Reading →
The Fighters: Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq by C.J. Chivers
I have taught at the same high school for the past eighteen years, and every year approximately 5 or 6 students enter the military after graduation. Many of those over one hundred young men and women have been sent to Afghanistan and Iraq to fight. I often think about what they go through on a day-to-day... Continue Reading →
7 and 7. Seven Essential Reads for July
I was able to read sixteen books that release in July and here are the seven best. It's an eclectic list, but hopefully, there's something for everyone. As with my past lists, I will provide a short blurb about each book, and you can click on the title for the full review. Releasing July 3rd:... Continue Reading →
The Prisoner in the Castle by Susan Elia MacNeal
After her last mission, Maggie Hope has been designated a person who 'knows too much.' She and nine other similarly disposed agents have been cast away to 'Forbidden Island' on the Scottish coast. They while away the days reading, recreating, and drinking tea, liquor, and unfortunately, poison. When their minder Captain Evans dies of a... Continue Reading →