book review Archives - Somewhither Arts

The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan

February 28, 2012 by Laura

Laura

Wow - I originally wrote this last October and never published it...ooops. I did enjoy this book! Of course, I love reading about Egypt related stuff, always have. It's wonderful how Riordan brings out his version of Egyptian gods - and I say his because like in his Percy Jackson…

War Horse

February 3, 2012 by Laura

Laura

I picked up my Nook before going to bed, thinking I'd play a little game and drift off to sleep. Instead I noticed the book War Horse. I had forgotten I had downloaded it. With the movie hype, I wanted to read it. Lo and behold was I surprised when…

Paper Scissors Death by Joanna Campbell Slan

October 12, 2010 by Laura

Laura

I finally got my hands on a copy of Paper Scissors Death by Joanna Campbell Slan. Ms. Slan had suggested I read her book after reading post I did on another author. It is a "scrap-n-craft" mystery. Though out the book, you get information on scrapbooking or actual projects to…

Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

June 25, 2010June 25, 2010 by Laura

Laura

The year when Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling came out, was the same year my son was born. I heard bits and pieces about it here and there. On the news, from teachers and in-laws over the next couple of years. It didn't really interest me because my son was…

Savvy by Ingrid Law

June 18, 2010 by Laura

Laura

I had been tossing around the idea about writing up book reviews for over a year. One, because I read books, love to read. It is a skill my mom taught me early on, and I have memories of sitting with her in bed reading away. I try and read…