Another 900 page tome of rollicking time travel adventure, but this time focusing on family and fatherhood. I often felt like I was reading "Little House in the Big Woods," but still loved being in Jamie and Claire's world. I'm still not sure how I feel about Brianna, but enjoyed falling in love with her (and getting angry with her) along with Roger. I'm also seeing a lot of parallels in this new generation, especially between Jamie and Brianna. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Loving this Wisconsin based graphic novel series, and the totally unique take on "coming back from the dead." The characters are unique and fully fleshed out, and the storyline keeps me on my toes. I can't wait to see what happens with

the glowing fetus in Em's belly, what!

!!!!

Also loved the homage to Saga and Lying Cat. Bravo!

After her father passes away, Sandrine flees her loveless marriage and life in New York to live with her famous courtesan grandmother in Belle Epoque Paris. While there, Sandrine is possessed with an urge to take up painting after finding a trove of erotic canvases painted by one of her ancestors. Where does this talent suddenly spring from? Is Sandrine just becoming her best self, or someone else entirely? Full of intriguing historical details with a supernatural cast and a touch of the erotic.

Great historical detail, but the writing style wasn't necessarily to my taste, i.e. a lot of allusion to events the main character knew about but didn't reveal to the reader until the right moment. I also didn't find the relationship between Sandrine and her lover all that erotic. But, fans of this genre will enjoy.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC!

If you are a fan of The Princess Bride, you must listen to this audiobook. Carey Elwes is an enchanting narrator, and the bonus addition of voices from the various other actors and creators of this movie was simply magical. I was so happy driving in my car every day. I will definitely watch this movie with a new respect, and can't wait to show it to my own daughter someday.

A fitting end to the His Fair Assassin Trilogy. However, I didn't feel as connected to Annith as I did to Ismae and Sybella, and I think this may be related to the need to also wrap up the trilogy (instead of really just focusing in on the character building). LaFevers writing immerses you in the time period, but with a mystical and mythological edge that is all her own. I appreciated the twist on the love interest here, but I did find the ending a bit rushed. I also really really really wanted more of Sybella and Ismae, who did make appearances but never enough for me :).

Imagine taking your grandparents who are rapidly declining in health and mental capacity on a 10 day ocean cruise. Lucy Knisley actually did, and her graphic chronicle is poignant, sweet, and sad. I loved the spare illustrations and the inclusion of panels inspired by her grandfather's WWII memoir.

I will definitely be checking out more of Knisley's works.

Amy has Cerebral Palsy and relies on computer to give her a voice. Matthew has undiagnosed OCD and lives in fear that his actions will cause harm to others. When they are paired together at school (Matthew becomes Amy's student aide), they realize their weaknesses complement the others' strengths. A series of events causes hurt feelings, misunderstandings, and revelations as Amy and Matthew also navigate their growing feelings for each other.

Beautifully narrated by voice actor Rebecca Lowman, I enjoyed this tale but found it a big long and over wrought at times. The switches between Matthew and Amy's perspective meant a bit of repetition in the action of the story. I also didn't feel Matthew was very believable at times; he was almost "too perfect," especially for a teenage boy. I loved him, but I often was like, "really?"

But, still charming, sad, and a great story with non-traditional characters. Bravo!

I adored this snapshot of WWII history and the Army Service Edition books. I never knew such a program existed, and I'm so pleased that the government, Army, and public believed books were a vital and essential part of the war effort, especially for soldiers.

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Re-read 10 years after the first time, and just as fun, magical, and slightly scary as I remembered. Coville doesn't write down for his audience, and as an adult I was so happy to see the expansive vocabulary and slightly scary (drinking DRAGON'S BLOOD!! Horns piercing chests!!) elements.

I don't remember if I read the other books in this series as a kid, but I will definitely try and find them now.

My BFF and I were just talking about this - and I TOTALLY OWN IT!!!! YASSSS!