Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Kopp Sisters on the March by Amy Stewart

I discovered Amy Stewart's writing several years ago through her book, The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms, which doesn't seem like an interesting book, but is one of my FAVORITE nonfiction reads. How is a book about earthworms entertaining? Excellent writing, that's how! I've recommended this book MANY times. So, I was thrilled… Continue reading Book Review: Kopp Sisters on the March by Amy Stewart

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven #BannedBooksWeek

All the Bright Places was written by Jennifer Niven. This book was released in January of 2015 and won a Goodreads Choice Award in 2015. This book has been placed on several banned book reading lists, which is a shame because this is a BEAUTIFUL story. I listened to the audio edition, a real treat. Kirby… Continue reading Book Review: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven #BannedBooksWeek

Book Reviews, Random Ramblings

Book Review: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Illuminae (The Illuminae Files #1) was written by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. This book came HIGHLY recommended to me by my local librarian.  Illuminae was published on October 20th, 2015. This book is like nothing I've ever experienced before. The physical book is a visual experience. It's written as a series of documents, drawings, and… Continue reading Book Review: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff