I love all these short story retellings of fairy tales! They are so hilarious and clever!

Such a funny and clever fairy tale retelling!

This book is perfect for those who are curious about minimalism and want to declutter their homes and try it out. I love that the author emphasizes that minimalism is a mind-set and a life-style, not an aesthetic or a decorating trend. It's not about how your home looks; it's about how you feel in your home. It's not about having a set number of belongings; it's about having the right number of items that belong in your life for a reason.

I find the philosophy similar to the KonMari method of decluttering. Every item must have a purpose, whether it is useful or brings beauty into your life or just makes you happy.

This book takes you room by room, and gives common-sense advice on decluttering each space, how to get rid of things you don't need or want, how to store what is left, and how to keep more clutter from building up again.

There is also a chapter all about how to get your family involved in decluttering the house and keeping it tidy.

I really enjoyed reading this book, and it inspired me to do a mini-decluttering session in my closet! (My house is already pretty minimal, but my clothing needed some pruning.)

I would recommend this book to anyone who isn't sure about minimalism, or who hates minimalism but just wants to declutter and find more space in their home. This book might change your mind about minimalism and what it really stands for!

This book explores the connections between two historical figures, John Winthrop and Oliver Cromwell, as both attempt to establish a new order in their respective lands, America and England.
John Winthrop based his new colony on the idea that God was guiding the Puritans' community to a righteous way of life. Oliver Cromwell believed that God was guiding his army to purge England of the old evil ways and establish a better government for the British people.

I was interested to hear such an in-depth account of the philosophy, theology, and popular ideas that molded these men into such influential figures who changed the course of history. It is rather heavy reading, but the writing is clear and concise. I liked that the author tells stories, anecdotes,and describes battles in an engaging way.
There are also some interesting portraits and pamphlet cartoons from that era.

A young hunchback goatherd named simply "Boy" is indentured as a servant to a shrewd pilgrim traveling through France in search of various relics of Saint Peter. As the two journey together, they boldly endure various adventures in their pursuit of the holy relics of Saint Peter, until they arrive at last within the holy city of Rome. Boy discovers that the pilgrim is hiding a dark past, and the pilgrim gradually reveals Boy's most closely guarded secret, his own true identity.

I really enjoyed the quickly moving plot, and the interesting medieval setting, but the best part of this book is Boy himself.

Boy is a shy, cowering young thing, afraid of being laughed at because of his hump. He is used to people throwing stones at him, calling him a monster, and making a sign of protection against him because his hump is considered bad luck. But as he learns to trust himself more, he discovers that the world can be a friendly place, and he stands up a little straighter, speaks more boldly, and acknowledges his true self. I loved his character development.

The plot really kept me engaged, interested in every page, because the story kept twisting and turning in new directions, with surprises around every corner.
I loved the history of the setting, and the medieval clothing, food, people, and culture. It all resonated and harmonized with Boy's journey and gave a richness and depth to the story.

I can't wait to read more from this author! I would recommend this book to readers from ages 9 to 90. Wonderful reading!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the thoughts and opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.

Oooh, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, wondering if they would make it! How perfectly wonderful! I love this entire series so incredibly much. The brilliant writing, the endearing characters, the daring adventures! It is everything a book should be. So much love!!!

I love this manga! I’m interested to see where the story goes after all the terrible bullying in this first volume. There is so much room for character growth.

Starting to see some character growth and changing relationships in this 2nd volume, and i can’t wait to see where the story leads! Hoping for a great redemption arc!

Young Jonathan is a seagull who longs to unravel the secrets of flight, but the other seagulls only care about simple basic flight, enough to get them to food and shelter. Jonathan is banished from his flock for practicing and perfecting aerial tricks, high speed turns, and low-level glides. He finds a higher purpose in his love of flying, but the other birds don’t understand his obsession with flight.

Full of hidden meanings, religious themes, and soaring prose, this book captured my imagination from the very first page. Taken as a simple story, it is an emotional tale of an intellectual and spiritual journey to find purpose in inspiring a younger generation, and delight in loving those who are unlovable. Read as an allegory, it is so full of a mishmash of religious ideas, that it could be interpreted any number of ways based on the readers own spiritual beliefs.

Overall, I enjoyed it, but I’m not sure I understood the authors intent. There are so many ways that it could be interpreted, and the themes are so generalized, that it’s difficult to know what the author is truly trying to say.

This book did not grab my attention. The writing is unnecessarily verbose, making it feel forced and fake. And some dialogue has the F word within the first 25 pages, and I do not like profanity.
I DNF’d this one.