This is a raw look at slavery that is reminiscent of Ten Years a Slave or Uncle Tom’s Cabin. As we follow the travels of Cora we get an up close personal view of what it was like. One of the startling comparisons I drew as I read was the scene reminiscent of the Diary…

Book 1 in the Young Wizards series. What would you get if you mashed Harry Potter and Percy Jackson together and then published it back in 1983? I feel this would be a close amalgamation. Fun adventure perfect for ya readers and the text does not feel dated even with it being that old.

This is a book about fiction writing. I really enjoyed this book as it differed from the standard do’s and don’ts that you see in so many books about writing. It is rife will examples that helps to illustrate various points he makes. I enjoy his style and the examples are compelling without being too…

Book 3 of the Fowl Twins and conclusion to the series. This book did not disappoint. It was action packed to the end with a wonderful happy ending. Even a hint to more of a happy ending. Overall loved the series and would love to see more books set in the Artemis world. Until then…

Book 2 of Myth Adventures. Raised stakes and lots of humor keep the story in this one moving along. The series continues the adventure from the first book but by far this series is more on the lines of Terry Pratchett or Piers Anthony and wonderful light reading. If you’re looking for a great series…

This nonfiction book focuses on motivational factors and how those factors can help motive a team you may be managing. A lot of the techniques and ideas are sound and leave us nodding all while the crux of the management problem continues, which is that the manager is too busy with office work to effectively…

Book 1 of The Terminal List series. This gritty thriller gives a great balance between technical military and action packed conspiracy. Fast-paced near misses at every turn. There is language as you would expect, but it is kept limited and I feel kept a good balance, if unrealistic, between reality and sensitivity of the audience.…

This was the Hollywood Theater of the Early Version. It was well done and leaves you with the creepy feeling that could only come from such despicable people. The storyline is well done and all of the characters fit the bill well. A wonderful example of the deepest horrors that could be committed. Hope you…

Book 2 of the Artemis Fowl Twins series. This is a fun second novel. The story is very reminiscent of the original Artemis Fowl series. I have enjoyed the series and this one finally took us a new way. If you enjoy fast thinking and fast acting then you’ll enjoy this. Looking forward to book…

Book 1 of the spinoff trilogy based on the popular Artemis Fowl series. This has a new cast of characters and new villains, but overall it is the same action packed story and any of the previous. I am hoping to grow to love these characters, but overall it just has the feel of a…