Book Review – The Hobbit
Author: J.R.R. TolkienYear: 1937 This is one of those books that I’ve read a dozen times in my life & one that never gets old. And with the release of…
Book Review – A Little Princess
Author: Frances Hodgson BurnettYear: 1905 I’ve always enjoyed reading to my daughter and now to my son. Even though they are quite young, just the act of reading aloud is…
Book Review – Sarah, Plain and Tall
Author: Patricia MacLachlanYear: 1985 This review is not just about the first novel in the series, Sarah Plain and Tall, but the next two in the trilogy as well: Skylark…
Book Review – The Talisman
Author: Stephen King & Peter Straub Year: 1984 I think I’ve said it before, but I love me some Stephen King. He’s the greatest fiction author of our time, and…
Book Review – Peter Pan
Author: J. M. Barrie Year: 1911 We’ve all heard the story of Peter Pan, the boy who won’t grow up. There are so many different versions, just among movies. And…
Book Review – Rascal
Author: Sterling NorthYear: 1963 Why are so many classic young adult books about the relationship between man and his animal companions? Shiloh, The Incredible Journey, Rascal. They all tell stories…
Book Review – Fantastic Mr. Fox
Author: Roald DahlYear: 1970 I never did read much Roald Dahl as a kid. I think we read James and the Giant Peach in school once, but that’s about it.…
Book Review – Naked
Author: David SedarisYear: 1997 Apparently I’m way behind getting on board the David Sedaris train. I had never read any of his books, nor had I even heard of him,…
Book Review – Stuart Little
Author: E.B. WhiteYear: 1945 I had never read Stuart Little in school like many kids do, I missed that tradition for some reason. I have, however, read Charlotte’s Web many…
Book Review – The Incredible Journey
Author: Sheila Burnford Year: 1960 When I was ten I loved the movie Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. It was about my favorite thing, dogs, with a cat thrown in.…