The book in one sentence: Young Gaylen travels the country under the King’s order to take a poll on what is the definition of delicious.
Who would you recommend it to: Readers who enjoy a fairytale-like story.
OK bits: The story itself.
Boring bits: The way the story is written in some parts.
Random review quote:
“A fantasy adventure that’s [...]
Archive for November, 2007
29 Nov
The Search for Delicious – Natalie Babbitt
27 Nov
Yet Another Book Meme
What are you reading right now?
Smoke & Mirrors by Neil Gaiman.
Do you have any idea what you’ll read when you’re done with that?
I’d probably read Fragile Things by Neil Gaiman.
What magazines do you have in your bathroom right now?
I don’t have books in my bathroom; maybe when I get my own home. Until then, you’ll [...]
25 Nov
Roald Dahl Would Be So Happy With This Honour
Dahl beats Rowling as young adults’ favourite author
Roald Dahl remains the most popular children’s author among young adults, a survey has found.
JK Rowling, whose first Harry Potter book sparked a publishing sensation when it hit the bookshelves 10 years ago, is only the fourth most popular author.
Second and third place were taken by CS Lewis, [...]
23 Nov
Online Games For Bookworms
The Goodhue Codex is a library mystery that’s fun and not too difficult. As I’m lousy at playing games, it took me more than while to complete it! But it’s fun, I can tell you that.
After you’ve finished this fairly long game (only in comparison to the other games offered), head over to the Getty [...]
Bookworms Speak Up