by amiemccracken | Jan 8, 2013 | book review, books, Jane Austen, reading
Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen by Sally Smith O’Rourke is a fun take on where the character of Mr. Darcy comes from. A modern day Mr. Darcy traveled back in time through a portal to land in Jane Austen’s forest. (This happened in the book before this...
by amiemccracken | Dec 27, 2012 | book review, books, reading
I read quite a few five-star worthy books in 2012. It’s hard to get a five-star out of me. But these eight books will continue to be on my highly recommended list for a while. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is on this list. It’s a reread, but it is my...
by amiemccracken | Dec 11, 2012 | book review, books, reading, writing
Show and Tell in a Nutshell by Jessica Bell is a writing craft book that is practical. Jessica shows the reader how to show in a very practical and dynamic way. She gives examples of telling and then switches them right around to showing. She also provides exercises...
by amiemccracken | Dec 6, 2012 | book review, books, reading
Wright for America by Robin Lamont is a thriller and a political statement and a personal story all wrapped up in one. The reader follows a radio host who is full of himself, a young actress sticking up for her twin brother, and an FBI agent who has fallen in love...
by amiemccracken | Nov 22, 2012 | book review, books, reading
The Adventures of Stanley Delacourt: Book I of Hartlandia by Ilana Waters is a middle-grade story about standing up for what you believe in. An evil ruler has taken control of Hartlandia, and Stanley and his friend Sophie set out to stop it. Along the way, Stanley...
by amiemccracken | Nov 20, 2012 | book review, books, reading
The Unseen Wonder by Anne Van is a sweet little story with a lot packed in. The family and characters are all wonderful and I really want to get to know them better. The ending was a bit anticlimactic. It ended well and good, but could have had more impact like the...
