I don’t read a lot of science fiction, but I kept hearing a lot of good things about Binti… This read followed a disappointing tale by another award-winning novelist. Much to my delight, Binti was well worth the time.
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Book Review: The Fifth Doll, by Charlie N. Holmberg
“The Fifth Doll,” by Charlie N. Holmberg, is full of flavor, harrowing experiences, and … maybe a little horror. Don’t miss it!
Book Review: Until All Curses Are Lifted, by Tim Frankovich
“Until All Curses Are Lifted,” by Tim Frankovich, is an engrossing adventure by an author with a fine creative talent and an entertaining storytelling style. Can a cursed boy lift all curses?
Book Review: The Heart of What Was Lost, by Tad Williams
“The Heart of What Was Lost,” by Tad Williams, transports us back to the world of Osten Ard—and a fresh perspective on the country’s greatest enemies…
Book Review: The Queen’s Poisoner, by Jeff Wheeler
“The Queen’s Poisoner,” by Jeff Wheeler, is a quick, fun read with unexpected depth. No cardboard characters. Plenty of moral dilemmas and consequences.
A Drift of Quills: The Doors to Whimsy
What doors to whimsy opened for A Drift of Quills when we were small? Today we delve into childhood book stacks. What book did we read again and again when we were youngsters?
A Drift of Quills: 3 Opening Lines to Grab You by the Nose
Opening lines are worth their weight in chocolate. Okay, no, let’s not get crazy. We need to nibble on that chocolate while we’re reading! Today “A Drift of Quills” are taking a look at favorite opening lines—and why we love ‘em.
A Drift of Quills: Three Books and a Desert(ed) Island
A Drift of Quills has been stranded on a desert island! Since we knew we’d be marooned, we were able to ship in reading material ahead of time. Sadly, we’re limited to three books. Which three will each of us choose?
A Drift of Quills: Terrible Books—Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em?
Terrible Books—Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em? A Drift of Quills reads a lot of books. Do we keep reading when they’re awful? Throw fits? Recycle them and hurry to the next? Join us to discover our take on Books We Hate…
Five Good Things #8: Pencils, books, a map, a quote, food…
In Real Life, the Green Gomboo is sticking to me like glue. Luckily, there are more exciting things going on in the world than my slow-as-a-herd-of-snails recovery. Like pre-orders for a book by one of my favorite authors.