Pahua and the Soul Stealer
The more mythology I read, the more I want to read. Like many, I grew up learning about Egyptian, Greek, and Roman mythology, but I...
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 20, 2021
- 3 min
Missing Okalee
Do you remember the first book that ever made you cry? For me, it was Bridge to Terabithia. I remember thinking at the time that I had...
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 17, 2021
- 2 min
The Unflinching Ash
Every once in a while, I come across a book that stands apart from the rest, a single novel that encompasses what some others cannot...
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 13, 2021
- 3 min
100 Hours
I stumbled upon this series quite by accident, having misremembered a recommendation from a friend. However, I am so glad I found it, as...
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 10, 2021
- 2 min
Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it here again - I love that there are so many book series being written that showcase mythology from...
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 6, 2021
- 2 min
Sleeping Around
I love to be surprised by books, especially ones that connect several elements into a well-composed examination of the human experience....
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Mary Lanni
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Kingdom of Secrets
As was the case for many other people, The Hunger Games was a book that left a literary mark on me. Katniss Everdeen, as the symbol of...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 30, 2021
- 4 min
July Book Highlights
I hope you are all staying cool in this steamy month of July. I've been enjoying diving into fantasy worlds and beautiful stories this...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
DreamRovers
Sometimes, you need a good series that focuses on the strength of the human spirit while incorporating magic realism in a compelling way....
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 23, 2021
- 6 min
Tales of Liamec
It is so much fun to learn about the myriad characters involved in a good series, especially when different people are featured in...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
Angel Eyes
As I’ve mentioned before, I love the fact that I have been asked to beta read a handful of books. Through this, I get to see books as...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 16, 2021
- 2 min
Haven Enduring
I was lucky enough to get to beta read this story for H.B. Reneau, offering thoughts and feedback as she was tying everything together....
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Author Feature: Karen Lynn Williams
Every so often, there is a children’s book author who connects with cultures so deeply that their stories simultaneously educate and...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
The Verdigris Pawn
One of the most enjoyable parts of reading, for me, is being able to escape the stresses of the real world and dive into a fantasy...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 6, 2021
- 2 min
The Last Shimmer
I continue to be impressed by the skills and ambition of young authors as more and more of their work comes to my attention. Thanks to...
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Mary Lanni
- Jul 2, 2021
- 2 min
Eve's Ducklings
You know that feeling when you see the cover of a book and it just makes you smile? Picture books are some of my favorites for that...
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Mary Lanni
- Jun 29, 2021
- 6 min
June Book Highlights
June was a wonderful month of stories! Now that the world is opening up post-COVID, I'm finding I'm spending more time with people again....
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Mary Lanni
- Jun 25, 2021
- 3 min
The Coblyn Chronicles
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I have a soft spot for Celtic language and folklore. Typically, that connection...
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Mary Lanni
- Jun 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Dryad's Cede
There is a special place in literature for fairy tales. These memorable stories are at once enjoyable and carry important messages for...
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Mary Lanni
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Strong Like the Sea
I was lucky enough to travel to Hawaii when I was younger, and it was a trip that I will remember forever. I loved that there were stands...
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