Wisteria Lane

Thoughts: Readers, you are once again stuck with Raya Lee. Your precious hostess still remains in my clutches… though perhaps next week you shall hear from your beloved Ella Grace. In the meantime… *inhales slowly* I don’t believe you are quite ready to hear about my thoughts on this series. Too bad for you though, because you shall hear about my thoughts anyways. From the ages of 10-13, this was my favorite book series. EVER. I spent countless hours reading (and rereading) the series, then more countless hours working the nine fanfictions I wrote for it. Though it is no longer my favorite, it still remains very near and dear to my heart. However, just because it was a favorite doesn’t mean it had no flaws. This will be a very honest post, but I hope it convinces you to give the book a shot! I will say, this series is intended for younger children. While teens and adults may find it enjoyable (my dad loved this series, and I still love it at 16 years old), it may not intrigue older ima...

Thoughts: *cackles wildly* Alas, dear readers, your precious host still remains trapped the clutches of yours truly, Raya Lee. Therefore, I have another chance to ruin her blog by posting about my favorite books instead of hers. Because this is most certainly a book that she has never read but tis fine, as I at least had the decency to ask her permission first before storming her blog about a book she has yet to read. Now, Cloak of the Light by Chuck Black is literally part of my favorite book series of all time. Favorite. Ever. I religiously read the whole series roughly every 3-6 months, sometimes more frequently. Yes, it belongs to a three-part series, called Wars of the Realm. The first book immediately captured my interest; from the very first five words, I was hooked. Being a cross between Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi, Mystery and Romance, there’s always something new to learn. Author:   Chuck Black Genre: Action/Adventure, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery, Romance Series: I’l...

Thoughts: First of all, may I say what absolute perfection this series is? Of course I may say. This is my post. *coughs* I’m sure you can tell your lovely host did not write this by the first three sentences. I kidnapped her and took over her blog (read as she allowed me one post). Now I, (probably not) the one and only Raya Lee shall review a favorite book for you. Anyways, The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart is quite possibly one of my favorite books of all time. I have many a great many favorite books, but it is a favorite among favorites. After all, it is the only book that has It is the only book who has Mr. Benedict, a curious man who falls asleep at inopportune times and wears green plaid suits to hopefully fall asleep at fewer inopportune times. It is the only book who has Sticky (given name George) Washington, a genius boy who often has an urge to polish his spectacles and recite random facts at very inopportune times. It is the only book who has Kate Weath...

Thoughts:  *lets out a slow breath* Wow. Just... wow. I don't have words for how much I loved this book. It was truly beautiful. I've always loved Maud Hart Lovelace's work. I'm an avid fan of her Betsy-Tacy series. But Emily of Deep Valley is truly her best one. It is exceptionally deep and profound about human emotions and struggles. I can really feel what Emily feels and relate to it.  Not to mention that it takes place in 1912, which is one of my favorite time periods ever! Author: Maud Hart Lovelace Genre: Historical Fiction/Romance Series: No. However it includes characters from the Betsy-Tacy series. Time Period: 1912 Setting:  Deep Valley, Minnesota Summary:   "Emily Webster, an orphan living with her grandfather, is not like the other girls her age in Deep Valley, Minnesota. After graduation, she longs to join the Crowd and go off to college  – but she can't leave her grandfather alone at home. Resigning herself to a "lost winter," Emily non...