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Book Review: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn by KR Hebdige

- 202409.29 | 202409.29 - Aislynn comment

Gruffudd ap Llywelyn by KR Hebdige is a novel of historical fiction centring on 11th century Wales, and the struggle to unite the country into one kingdom, rather than several smaller ones. In total…

Literary Time Capsule / Misc

Exploring the Legacy of Sherlock Holmes

- 202409.26 | 202409.25 - Aislynn comment

Introduction to Sherlock Holmes Arthur Conan Doyle introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes in "A Study in Scarlet," published in 1887. Holmes, a consulting detective residing at 221B Baker Street, quickly became a cultural phenomenon.…

Hidden Gems / Misc

Hidden Gems: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

- 202409.18 | 202409.19 - Aislynn comment

Welcome to our Hidden Gems series, where we uncover extraordinary books that deserve more attention. Today, we're diving into a spellbinding world inspired by Eastern European folklore with Temeraire author Naomi Novik's Uprooted. Book Details…

Book Reviews

Book Review: Out of the Blue by Vanita…

- 202404.05 - Aislynn comment

This book was reviewed for Netgalley Out of the Blue is the second of Oelschlager's books that I've read recently. This one I also read with my cubs. This book looks at various…

Blog Tour / Book Reviews

A Girl Beyond Closed Doors by Jessica Taylor-Bearman

- 202311.15 - Aislynn comment

A Girl Beyond Closed Doors by Jessica Taylor-Bearman FIVE STARS A Girl Beyond Closed Doors by Jessica Taylor-Bearman is the third of her ME memoirs, chronicling her life with this enigmatic neuro-immune disorder. Now married…

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Book Review: Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons

- 202310.26 | 202404.14 - Aislynn comment

As the finale to the Chorus of Dragons series, Jen Lyons' The Discord of Gods wraps up an intriguing and far-reaching plot. Not gonna lie- I adore this series. I had hoped that one of…

Book Reviews

Book Review: Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorofor

- 202310.24 | 202404.06 - Aislynn comment

Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor is the stunning finale to the mystical Nsibidi Scripts trilogy that blends African folklore, and Nigerian culture/ traditions with contemporary life. Themes of friendship, identity, and personal growth take center…

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Book Review: Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson

- 202310.22 | 202310.22 - Aislynn comment

Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson is the 3rd book in the Return of the Darkening trilogy. The story continues to follow Seb and Thea, who have been chosen by the red dragon Kalax. War is…

Book Reviews / Netgalley / Quickshot

Arts and Crafts

- 202310.16 | 202309.16 - Aislynn comment

Painting Calm by Inga Buividavice Inga Buividavice’s Painting Calm presents an immersive journey into creating introspective watercolour art using nature as inspiration. Buividavice’s artwork draws the viewers in with a gorgeous interplay of of soothing…

Book Reviews / Netgalley / Quickshot

Medical Marvels

- 202310.08 | 202309.16 - Aislynn comment

The Anatomist's Library by Colin Salter The Anatomist's Library by Colin Salter is a tour through medical history. Divided into six chapters, Salter explores medical texts from the ancient world of Galen and Hippocrates to…

Book Review: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn by KR Hebdige

Exploring the Legacy of Sherlock Holmes

Hidden Gems: Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Book Review: Out of the Blue by Vanita…

A Girl Beyond Closed Doors by Jessica Taylor-Bearman

Book Review: Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons

Book Review: Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorofor

Book Review: Dragon Bonds by Ava Richardson

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