"A good novel tells us the truth about it's hero, but a bad novel tells us the truth about it's author." G.K. Chesterton

"We read to know we are not alone." C.S. Lewis

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Review: Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Wings
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Publisher: Harperteen
Young Adult
320 pages


Summary:
Making her way into a public school is all new for Laurel; the stares observing her every move as she walks down the hall, the stifling classrooms, and all the new people.  All her life, Laurel had been schooled by her mother in the safety of her home, up till now when she’s placed in a whole new environment.  One she doesn’t completely favor. 

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

PW: Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson


Footprints in the Sand
by Mary Stevenson

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. 
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. 
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. 
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, 
other times there was one only.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Review: Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr

Radiant Shadows
Author: Melissa Marr
Publisher: HarperTeen
Young Adult
352 pages
Summary:
Throwing her fist playfully with her father always ends with a too soft hit or careful tap from him in return.  Ani wonders why her father can’t accept her into the Hunt and fight with her like he does the others.  She wants to fight, she wants to run, she wants to communicate in the pack’s silent language, she wants to growl and ride on her very own steed, but all those things seem nearly impossible by the way people are treating her.  She’s not just her father’s little pup anymore; she’s ready to be out there and desperate to feed her hungers.

PW: Beautiful Dreamer by Stephen Foster

Beautiful Dreamer
Stephen Foster

Beautiful dreamer, wake unto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee;
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day,
Lull'd by the moonlight have all pass'd away!