If you like good fiction then you need to know about Regina Doman’s series of modern fairy tales. The books are based on the Brothers Grimm’s stories but re-told through the lives of contemporary teens. Rather than a lengthy review, I’ll just give a big endorsement and provide the link to Regina’s website www.fairytalenovels.com There you can [...]
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Fairy tales in New York City?
Posted in bookshelf on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
An adventure story
Posted in bookshelf, faith on July 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
After spending a year at school without much (or rather any) time for pleasure reading, it’s summer and I’m reading for fun again! This is one of the many things that I love about summer. It is the perfect time to learn and explore without mid-terms and finals haunting you.
The first book I picked up [...]
Elinor Dashwood – a source of inspiration
Posted in bookshelf on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
One of my favorite fictional characters is Elinor Dashwood from Jane Austin’s Sense and Sensibility. She is strong and sensible but also kind. In the beginning of the novel, Elinor’s father dies and she takes responsibility for the care of her Mother and her two younger sisters. One of the most inspiring things about Elinor [...]
