Eclectic Reviewer March Wrap-Up
Oh, wow, it's almost halfway through April and I haven't gotten this posted yet. Guess I should get around to it then.
The American Gun Mystery, Ellery Queen
Ellery goes to the rodeo and witnesses two identical murders.
By the Shores of Silver Lake, Laura Ingalls Wilder
This book destroyed me when I was nine. If you know, you know.
The Marvelous Land of Oz, L. Frank Baum
Another charming Oz story turned into a horrifying movie. Link in the review.
The Iron Hand of Mars, Lindsay Davis
Falco goes to Germany and meets a witch.
The Long Winter, Laura Ingalls Wilder
I wouldn't want to live through that winter, but I love reading about it.
Anne of Windy Poplars, L.M. Montgomery
Filling in the three-year gap between Gilbert's proposal and Anne's marriage.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson
This was a disturbing read but worthwhile.
I, Claudius, Robert Graves
Ah, ancient Roman gossip. The best kind of gossip.
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Tony Kushner
Definitely not a play for a small theater company.
Little Town on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura grows up and develops a social life.
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
I gave it one more chance. It's okay, but the prologue is absolutely dire.
The Soul Tree, Laura Hope-Gill & John Fletcher, Jr
The poetry was okay, but the photos were beyond fantastic.
Poseidon's Gold, Lindsay Davis
Falco has to clean up the last mess his brother left behind after he died.
These Happy Golden Years, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura starts teaching, Almanzo starts courting, and they end up happily ever after.
The Sword-Edged Blonde, Alex Bledsoe
A hard-boiled fantasy detective novel. I think I'm in love.
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Let's Share with Others: Little Jimmy starts a lemonade business and learns about exploiting his workers.
More Dates for Kay: The way to get more dates is to stalk all the boys in school until you get a reputation.
Social Acceptability: In which teenage girls are evil.
The American Gun Mystery, Ellery Queen
Ellery goes to the rodeo and witnesses two identical murders.
By the Shores of Silver Lake, Laura Ingalls Wilder
This book destroyed me when I was nine. If you know, you know.
The Marvelous Land of Oz, L. Frank Baum
Another charming Oz story turned into a horrifying movie. Link in the review.
The Iron Hand of Mars, Lindsay Davis
Falco goes to Germany and meets a witch.
The Long Winter, Laura Ingalls Wilder
I wouldn't want to live through that winter, but I love reading about it.
Anne of Windy Poplars, L.M. Montgomery
Filling in the three-year gap between Gilbert's proposal and Anne's marriage.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson
This was a disturbing read but worthwhile.
I, Claudius, Robert Graves
Ah, ancient Roman gossip. The best kind of gossip.
Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, Tony Kushner
Definitely not a play for a small theater company.
Little Town on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura grows up and develops a social life.
The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
I gave it one more chance. It's okay, but the prologue is absolutely dire.
The Soul Tree, Laura Hope-Gill & John Fletcher, Jr
The poetry was okay, but the photos were beyond fantastic.
Poseidon's Gold, Lindsay Davis
Falco has to clean up the last mess his brother left behind after he died.
These Happy Golden Years, Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura starts teaching, Almanzo starts courting, and they end up happily ever after.
The Sword-Edged Blonde, Alex Bledsoe
A hard-boiled fantasy detective novel. I think I'm in love.
*~*~*~*~*~
Let's Share with Others: Little Jimmy starts a lemonade business and learns about exploiting his workers.
More Dates for Kay: The way to get more dates is to stalk all the boys in school until you get a reputation.
Social Acceptability: In which teenage girls are evil.