Monday, January 28, 2019

The Complete Illustrated Works of Lewis Carroll

The Complete Illustrated Works of Lewis Carroll is by Lewis Carroll. This collection of the fantasy novels and poems of Lewis Carroll is a must read for all fans of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and other works by this author. It contains four novels, some short essays, and Carroll's collected poems. This book is a must read classic for all lovers of Carroll's charming works. 

Ratings: 7th grade - 9 out of 10. 

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Instinct

Instinct is by Sherrilyn Kenyon. The sixth book in the Chronicles of Nick fantasy series. Nick has finally accepted his powers as Malachai; now he must learn to control his temper and his powers. Nothing is ever easy for Nick though; something is after his mother and his best friend - and Nick is ticked. Never mess with an angry Malachai! Can Nick save those he cares about without becoming the thing he hates? Fans of the series will not be able to wait for the next installment. 

Ratings: 9th grade - 8 out of 10. 

Illusion

Illusion is by Sherrilyn Kenyon. The fifth book in the Chronicles of Nick fantasy series. Nick is having a bad day, what else is new? After Caleb and Kody attempt to bind his powers, he awakes to find himself in a different body in a different dimension. Nothing and no one is as they are in "his" dimension. How does he get back and what happens if he can't? Fans of this series will love this next installment. 

Ratings: 9th grade - 8 out of 10. 

Sunday, January 13, 2019

All's Well That Ends Well

All's Well That Ends Well by is William Shakespeare. The classic Shakespearean drama about forced marriage and what happens when a scorned woman wants her man back. Helena saves the life of a noble and is offered her choice of men. She chooses Bertram who thinks she is beneath his nobility. He marries her as ordered, but then goes off to war without consummating the marriage. He writes Helena and tells her he won't accept her as his wife unless she manages to get his family's ring off his finger and becomes pregnant with his child. Helena sets out in disguise to trick her wayward husband into assuring his conditions are met. 

Ratings: 11th grade - 9 out of 10. 

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Spygate: The Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump

Spygate: The Attempted Sabotage of Donald J. Trump is by Dan Bongino. A detailed examination of the evidence, players, and motivations in the Russia collusion scandal. Well researched, easy to read, and scary to contemplate. 

Ratings: Adult - 9 out of 10.