A little of what I have been reading lately….
My almost-seventeen year old’s wishlist (the book part of it, anyway). I am posting these here for me to investigate more later. 🙂 The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan (I have a feeling I already bought them this on kindle – it’s a new Percy Jackson story about Will and Nico) Chalice of … Read More “Hayley’s current wishlist” »
(First published in 2012, most recently updated 2023) With the introduction of Phryne Fisher to the television screens, of course my interest in re-reading the books returned. But this time I’d like to read them in order, rather than starting in the middle and hopping around randomly. Of course Greenwood’s written more than the Phryne … Read More “Kerry Greenwood Books in Order (From Phryne Fisher to Ancient Egypt, to YA and Children's Books)” »
(Originally posted January 2012, most recently updated April 2017) Kathy Reichs, like the lead character of her popular Temperance Brennan novel series, is a forensic anthropologist. She is also a very successful novelist. As well as the Temperance Brennan novels, she has written a young-adult series which feature Tempe’s great-niece, Tori Brennan, and her friends. … Read More “Kathy Reichs Books in Order” »
Do you want to fight the powers of the evil shadow and follow the quest of Deltora? Read this review and then read The Forests of Silence, first book of the Deltora Quest series. Part one of The Forests of Silence, told through the eyes of the young king Endon and his companion Jarred, tells … Read More “Book Review: The Forests of Silence (Deltora Quest, Book 1)” »
Elizabeth Honey and Sue Johnson are a formidable team. They have worked together before on the song ‘All the Wild Wonders’, for which Sue was nominated at the 2003 APRA Music Awards, and their teamwork is again inspiring in Australian children’s picture book and CD, I’m Still Awake, Still!. Fiddy is the main character of … Read More “Elizabeth Honey and Sue Johnson: I'm Still Awake, Still (Picture Book and CD)” »
“Once upon a time, but not very long ago, deep in the Australian bush, there lived two possums. Their names were Hush and Grandma Poss. Grandma Poss made bush magic…” Possum Magic is about Grandma Poss and Hush, two possums who embark on a journey around Australia to find the right “people food” to make … Read More “Possum Magic Literary Activities” »
Full disclosure: This list of the best parenting books for new parents is from the perspective of someone who leans towards an attachment parenting style, prefers not to leave her babies to cry, likes to ‘wear’ her babies (but also likes to put them down some), and thinks you should sleep with your baby or … Read More “The Best Parenting Books for New Parents” »
(Post updated September 2013) We have been listening to the How to Train Your Dragon books on audio lately and I must say I love them. David Tennant does an absolutely stella job of doing all the different voices, and although some of the audio versions are abridged, you certainly can’t tell anything is missing. … Read More “How to Train Your Dragon: Names of Characters and Dragons” »
Actually, for many people a better question would be, who is Geronimo Stilton? Is he an author? A character? A mouse? Perhaps the editor of The Rodent’s Gazette? Wait, is that a real newspaper? My nine year old, Liam, has recently discovered Geronimo Stilton books, so the question – are there any Geronimo Stilton books … Read More “Can You Read Geronimo Stilton Books Online?” »
