Book review

I loved this sweet story by Mass and Stead about a girl and her magical creature Bob that she had forgotten in a closet for 5 years. I wish I had a friend like him to remember and play chess with right about now. I’ve just given up on another adult story because I am… Read more

Edge of Extinction: The Ark Plan

What if people brought back the dinosaurs like the scientists in Jurassic Park but not just on an island? And then what if they took over as apex predators and the surviving humans had to move into gigantic underground shelters to survive? Would they then trust the leader or ‘Noah’ who controlled life in the… Read more

Angel Thieves has many stories of several characters happening across time, and it did take me more than a minute to sink into the many different pieces woven together. Appelt does not wrap things up neatly at the end. But to me this makes sense given that many of the characters were enslaved and their… Read more

Last weekend we were hiding from the rain in a small Westport shop. My husband was standing at the book display chuckling behind his mask. “Quinton would like this,” he said. I bought it because the husband liked it and because in the first few lines I could tell the language and art lived up… Read more

There is a repost floating around Facebook now, reminding us all that the holidays aren’t happy for everyone. I don’t need it. I remember. This year is tough with both my parents gone and an older son who is most often far away. Last night, I found something I did need. Desperately. And I didn’t… Read more

“It’s not being brave if you aren’t scared.” “Yes, but I don’t do anything. I don’t fight at all.” “There are many ways to fight. Maybe you just haven’t been ready. But you’ll be ready next time.” “I don’t want a next time.” “My dear Bayani,” said Ruby. there is always a next time.” I… Read more

Story wonders: Notorious RBG

Today, I adopted the calico’s strict sleeping regimen: Sleep until 8:00 am, wake for a few hours, and then sleep more until the kid gets home from school at 3:00 pm. I’ll probably go to bed at my usual early time. I don’t think I’d want to do this all the time, but it’s all… Read more

I am not like Stephen King. (I bet you are not surprised.) I know this because I adore stories without horror that instead have sweet characters and even sweeter endings that hit me straight in the feels. Wishtree is one of those stories. A few years back I wrote about The One and Only Ivan… Read more

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