Stepping into Stories, One Word at a Time
"Marlowe had offered me fifty dollars to stand out here in the freezing Chicago cold and do an augury, and like a damn greedy fool, I said yes."Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk I recently had the joy of reading two books by C.L. Polk back to back, and both were equally... Continue Reading →
"I like colorful tales with black beginnings and stormy middles and cloudless blue-sky endings. But any story will do."The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate I used to read so much middle grade, and lately when I am wandering through the children's section at my local library with my son, I can't help but... Continue Reading →
"Secrets are everywhere. Some humans are crammed full of them. How do they not explode? It seems to be a hallmark of the human species: abysmal communication skills."Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt A few years ago, I read The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery, which was an amazing non fiction book... Continue Reading →
“You're the gift that came from two broken people. They were weak, and hurt, and cowardly, and somehow managed to make this miracle girl who is so full of piss and vinegar that she survived it all.” -The People We Keep by Allison Larkin Every once in awhile, you come across a book that opens... Continue Reading →
Of Worlds Forgotten 