Tarnished City by Vic James is the second book in the Dark Gifts series. Set in modern day Britain, this dystopian fantasy is the story of an underdog. Parliament is run by a technocratic society where magic is power. Supporting this society is the labor of the Unskilled, or magicless lower classes. Every Unskilled person … Continue reading Review: Tarnished City by Vic James
In the last week I read two more books off my TBR list, so I am still on track as far as my reading challenges go. Thank goodness for audiobooks, though I did enjoy some glorious hours with my Kindle in stolen moments of quiet. George Orwell's Burmese Days was particularly nice to listen on … Continue reading 2018 Challenge Update (Week 5)
So as I am sure everyone who's read any of my recent posts knows, now that the semester's started my life has become one busy blur of assignments and activities. It feels like every time I turn around there is something new begging for my attention. This year I am taking part in Modern Mrs. … Continue reading The Things Saving My Life Right Now
Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain was a novel recommended to me by my Microbiology professor at the beginning of the semester. Crichton is a master of blending science and fiction, and though I am not always a fan of science fiction, this book was one I enjoyed. A space probe has come back to Earth, … Continue reading Review: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
Hi friends! WWW Wednesday is a meme currently hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Game plan is simple – answer the three questions and leave a link on Sam’s post. Kind of like Goodreads but more intentional. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish … Continue reading WWW Wednesday (01-31-18)
So we are back to the time of the year where if I average a book a week I am happy. Between school and family my energy is always zapped at the end of the day, and reading novels is something I do while I am waiting to fall asleep. Not to say I have … Continue reading 2018 Challenge Update (Week 4)
Recently I was nominated for the Liebster Award by Elisgraci from Simply G. Elis is a wonderful soul who posts original creative writing that dives below the surface that is daily life. Her writing has an authenticity and honesty to it, and her faith is an inspiration to anyone trying to live a good and … Continue reading Liebster Award (2018)
Hi friends! WWW Wednesday is a meme currently hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Game plan is simple – answer the three questions and leave a link on Sam’s post. Kind of like Goodreads but more intentional. The Three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish … Continue reading WWW Wednesday (01-24-18)
"I am a patriot," she went on. "But my country is an invisible one, populated by poets and painters, novelists and thinkers who are interested, above all, in truth." I am a huge fan of stretching outside of your reading comfort zone, which is why I love being part of my local Well Read Mom … Continue reading Review: Strangers and Sojourners by Michael O’Brien
After finishing Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace last week I knew I needed to press reset and turn my attention to something lighter. Enter in Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard. Kayla Maxwell has landed a job as actress on the most popular soap opera, paired with the steamy and talented actor Sean Barrett. … Continue reading Review: Love in the Afternoon by Alison Packard
