Book Reviews
Lucky, age ten, can’t wait another day. The meanness gland in her heart and the crevices full of questions in her brain make running away from Hard Pan, California (population 43), the rock-bottom only choice she has.
All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them.
Today, March 25th is Tolkien reading day. It’s hosted by the Tolkien Society and they describe it as “Tolkien Reading Day is held on the 25th of March each year. The date of the 25th of March was chosen as the date on which the Ring was destroyed, completing Frodo’s quest and vanquishing Sauron.” Seem like a good day […]
It’s been a while since I’ve done a book pick up post, but this is a special occasion. We live in an area that has two mid-sized cities near us. A local used bookstore, Browser’s Books, has had locations in both cities for years. However, the pandemic wasn’t good to them and the owner had […]