Category: Books

  • Throne of Glass Books Ranked

    Throne of Glass is a hugely popular fantasy series, thanks, in part, to Tik Tok and the popularity of the author’s other very popular book series A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR). If you are like me, you read ACOTAR and were in a reading slump because you couldn’t think of anything else. Thankfully,…

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  • Book Moments That Didn’t Make the Movies That Need to be in the Show Part 2

    Book Moments That Didn’t Make the Movies That Need to be in the Show Part 2

    ******This post contains spoilers The Battle of the Astronomy Tower/ Madame Rosmerta’s Imperius Curse In the Half-Blood Prince, after finding the fake horcrux in the cave, Dumbledore and Harry return to Hogsmeade to see the Dark Mark over the astronomy tower. Madame Rosmerta, who had been under the imperius curse and aiding Malfoy throughout the…

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  • My Least Favorite ACOTAR Book

    My Least Favorite ACOTAR Book

    ******This post contains spoilers I went into A Court of Thorns of Roses not expecting to love it. I thought it was overhyped (especially about 2/3 of the way into the first book). But this series now has a special place in my heart. I have not been able to stop thinking about this series…

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  • Book Moments That Didn’t Make the Movies That Need to be in the Show

    Book Moments That Didn’t Make the Movies That Need to be in the Show

    ******* This post contains spoilers Let me preface this by saying that I loved the Harry Potter movies. I enjoyed them very much and waited outside the theater to get good seats. I understand that the books are very long and that movie makers couldn’t possibly put everything in the original stories into the films.…

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  • Five Books For Beginner Readers

    Five Books For Beginner Readers

    There are tons of wonderful books for beginner readers. Beginner reader books use repetitive language, have engaging images, and are easy to decipher. They are a great way to boost the confidence a young child learning to read independently. Below are just five awesome books to help your child love reading. Big Shark, Little Shark…

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  • A Court of Thrones and Roses Books Ranked

    A Court of Thrones and Roses Books Ranked

    This post DOES NOT contain spoilers about the series. I, like so many others, bought this book series because it was all over book tok. I kept seeing videos about different characters and was curious. I won’t write a review or synopsis about this series because it’s already been written about a million times in…

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  • Books I wish I’d Read Sooner: The Warlord Chronicles

    Books I wish I’d Read Sooner: The Warlord Chronicles

    The Warlord Chronicles is a three-part story consisting of the books The Winter King, Enemy of God, and Excalibur written by author Bernard Cornwell. Cornwell’s blend of meticulous historical research and compelling storytelling transforms the familiar legends of Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table into a gritty, realistic portrayal of Dark…

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  • Five Books to Read with Children

    Five Books to Read with Children

    Five Books to Read with Your Children 1. Grandpa and Jake by Julie Fortenberry In this beautifully illustrated and sweet story, Grandpa is caring for his grandson Jake. Suddenly, Grandpa insists they turn off the T.V. and go somewhere he enjoyed going with his own grandpa when he was young. Jake spends the walk guessing…

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  • Five Books to Read with Children

    Five Books to Read with Children

    1. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr Seuss Enter the world of Dr Seuss with this classic children’s story. The distinct illustrations, fun rhymes, and silly situations will enthrall children of all ages. Green Eggs and Ham follows Sam-I Am as he tries to convince Mr. Knox to try new food in a variety of…

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