Disney’s A Christmas Carol is a pleasant and new found favorite. However, regardless of the movie versions, the book itself remains a must read for the holidays. If you don’t already have a copy sitting next to the Grinch, A Christmas Story (there is a book), and the Polar Express, please do yourself a favor and get one. Continue reading
I was putting away a few new additions to my home library when I decided to read a couple of paragraphs in one of them because I’d heard so much about it. I didn’t put it back down until I finished it. It’s well written, the story engaging, the characters ones you immediately care for. Basically, its core components were everything a good book should have, and then some. Continue reading
I was surprised to learn this is Ty Drago’s first foray into youth fiction. And a heck of a trip it is. Not only that, it’s the first in a projected series. Seeing as I read this in nearly one sitting, it’s a no-brainer that I will be waiting eagerly for the next release.
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Suspending disbelief is necessary in order for a reader to enjoy fiction; especially with genres such as Fantasy. Imagination is also paramount, but that imagination, once disbelief leaves the playground, must be thrilled and satisfied or else is has nowhere to go and nothing to do. Those successful in writing these types of stories must be skilled enough to keep imagination a happy camper. It must be one of the hardest genres to write in. But authors like Gayla make it look easy. Continue reading
I liked this story. It had my heart going several times and that’s what it’s all about. This is a thrilling ride of a read. Continue reading
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Science Fiction, 244 pages A Del Rey Book FTC Disclosure: Purchased from This is nothing like the movie “Blade Runner”, which is loosely based on the novel. Not that this … Continue reading
The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick Hugo Award Winner 1963 Science Fiction, 259 pages Vintage Books, a division of Random House FTC Disclosure: Library Book . Do you truly believe that time is linear? What if … Continue reading
It’s great to have options and a variety when choosing a book or author to read. I can’t say this one will be ever be a favorite, however I’m happy to add him for author’s to watch and bear in mind when I’m looking for something different than what I’m used to.
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“Lélé” by Edwidge Danticatfrom The Book of Other Peopleedited by Zadie Smith Each copy of this book sold benefits 826NYC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers … Continue reading
“A Little Something for Us Tempunauts” by Philip K. Dick (1974)Originally printed Final Stage (1975) Reprinted in The Dark Descent edited by David G. Hartwell (1987) Read for Short Story Monday over at The Book Mine Set “Every man has … Continue reading
“Riding the Doghouse” by Randy DeVita First Published in: West Branch, No. 58 Spring/Summer Reprinted in The Best American Short Stories® 2007 I’ve actually read several short stories from this collection. However, I have had a difficult … Continue reading