Ahoy there me mateys! I was looking for short audiobooks that fit certain time restrictions. I was having so much fun revisiting old books from me childhood that when I saw that Judy Blume herself narrates these I just had to give them a whirl. And I am so very glad I did. Judy Blume … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a review of the entire fudge series (Judy Blume)
Ahoy there me mateys! Now I am not a big YA contemporary fan. When I read YA, I tend to read sci-fi or fantasy books. Occasionally I will read some historical fiction. But I have to admit that the cover for this one is what drew me in: Something about how she is sprawled on … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – girl against the universe (Paula Stokes)
Ahoy there me mateys! So this is the second book in the series. No real spoilers but read further at yer own peril . . . This book continues the adventure of a detective named Skulduggery Pleasant who just happens to be a walking, talking skeleton who can do magic. His sidekick, Stephanie is back … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – playing with fire (Derek Landy)
Ahoy there me mateys! Ever since I read the bear and the nightingale, I have been in love with this author's writing. So while waiting for book 3 of that trilogy, I thought I would give her middle-grade novel a whirl because I don't put age limits on reading. And this was a fun one. This … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – small spaces (Katherine Arden)
Ahoy there me mateys! So a while back, the winds shifted regarding me original take on the first book in this series. After finally understanding the hype about Locke Lamora and crew, I knew I had to read the second book in the series. If ye haven’t read the first book then ye might want … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – red seas under red skies (Scott Lynch)
Ahoy there me mateys! A while back I was introduced to this author because of a cat on the cover: I enjoyed that book so much that I decided to listen to all of Hiaasen's other juvenile books. This be a review of the other four books: hoot, flush, chomp, squirm. These books have some … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – a Hiaasen menagerie (Carl Hiaasen) – reviewing the rest of his juvenile series
Ahoy there me mateys! Okay I know that I just reviewed legion yesterday. I needed more Sanderson! After finishing that one, I got me grubby mitts on this absolutely wonderful gem. I am always amazed by the talent and ingenuity of this writer. Two stories back to back and both amazing and so different. This … Continue reading The Captain’s Log – skyward (Brandon Sanderson)
