May 2015 Books Completed

Graduation and Book Expo prep made this month’s reading list pretty short. I’m hoping to catch up in June before the June 30 middle of the year! The Last Ride of Caleb O’Toole by Eric Pierpont. A middle-grade historical adventure I read for my internship. Not my most favorite MG read, but solid writing, definitelyContinue reading “May 2015 Books Completed”

April 2015 Books Completed

April books! I read 9 titles this month, but I’m a little bit behind. (Just by two.) Cress by Marissa Meyer. The Lunar Chronicles series (young adult speculative fiction) is an easy read — not challenging or thought-provoking, but a fun ride. 3 out of 5 stars Rin-ne Vol. 1-5. The first three volumes ofContinue reading “April 2015 Books Completed”

March 2015 Books Completed

March was a catch-up month for the 100 Books Challenge.  I did decently in February, but January’s tiny list left me scrambling a bit for the year. But I managed to get a good chunk read in March!  Part of it related to the books I read for one of my current classes at Rosemont. Continue reading “March 2015 Books Completed”

February 2015 Books Completed

I pulled pretty far ahead in February!  While I’m still behind by a little bit, I really pushed ahead this month, which is good since March will be exceptionally busy as I complete my capstone!  With the 7 books I finished this month, I’m up to 10 books and am 5 behind for the challenge.Continue reading “February 2015 Books Completed”

Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

From the publisher: When unattended environmental and economic crises lead to social chaos, not even gated communities are safe. In a night of fire and death Lauren Olamina, a minister’s young daughter, loses her family and home and ventures out into the unprotected American landscape. But what begins as a flight for survival soon leadsContinue reading “Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler”