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My book blog only includes books I'd recommend. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from reading a book with a bad review. Whether you (or I!) enjoy a book is largely dependent on preference and mood. Whatever mood you're in today, find a good book to read. Enjoy!
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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
Cassie, a bookseller, receives a gift from her favorite customer: "The Book of Doors." This isn't just any book, it's capable of unlocking any door, anywhere in the world. Soon, Cassie and her best friend, Izzy, are stepping through portals to places previously only dreamed of. Unbeknownst to Cassie, she now holds an artifact that formidable collectors would stop at nothing to possess. And this isn't the only magical book out there, there are others that grant its owner’s uni

Gail Dalton
Oct 15


The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Magic and adventure on the high seas! I loved this book. Shannon Chakraborty has some serious writing skills. The plot felt very...

Gail Dalton
Jan 19, 2024


Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen
**A Fairy Tale for Adults!** This tale is about love, loss, friendship and redemption. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I...

Gail Dalton
Dec 14, 2023


The Graceling Realm by Kristin Cashore
If you want fantasy, romance, and adventure these are the books for you. They’re YA novels but lean towards an older audience. You don’t...

Gail Dalton
Oct 10, 2023


The Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty
I loved this adult fantasy series. S.A. Chakraborty writes beautiful descriptions, and the story is rich and powerful. The characters...

Gail Dalton
Aug 9, 2021


The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
This is what I call “slow and savory.” It’s a book you want to take your time reading. I found myself going back to re-read passages. The...

Gail Dalton
Oct 16, 2020


The Truth-Teller's Tale by Sharon Shinn
A feel-good book suitable for teens and adults. I wanted a nice, easy read. What with the pandemic and quarantine, I didn’t want a huge...

gailpeco
Apr 8, 2020


The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins
This is a heartwarming book, think vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and cherries on top. Then, add extra sprinkles. A sweet story...

gailpeco
Jan 8, 2020


The Lightbringer Series by Brent Weeks
Epic Fantasy! This is a series that needs to be read in order. Here they are: The Black Prism, The Blinding Knife, The Broken Eye, The...

gailpeco
Nov 21, 2019


Codex Alera Series by Jim Butcher
This is good, old fashioned fantasy. The main characters are likable, honorable and mildly conflicted. There is lots of action with doses...

gailpeco
Apr 22, 2019


The Summer Tree (The Fionavar Tapestry #1) by Guy Gavriel Kay
I love this author. This particular book is the first in a series of three (yay! I also recommend the next two). Five men and women are...

gailpeco
Apr 2, 2019


The Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay
Now this is high fantasy you can sink your teeth into. It’s a historical fantasy that includes love, war and political intrigue. I kept...

gailpeco
Apr 2, 2019
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