Have you ever struggled to express your ideas in words, while others seem to speak with such ease and authority? Have you ever set out to do something good and brave, then found yourself in over your head, struggling just… Keep Reading
Two Deep-Winter Fantasies
I love to discover new fairytale retellings! Hunted and The Bear and the Nightingale top my favorite recent releases. These young adult novels move beyond the standard fare of Charles Perrault and the Grimm Brothers, into the lesser-known world of Russian fantasies…. Keep Reading
Three Recent Fairytale Retellings
I’m always thrilled to discover a novelized version of a favorite childhood fairytale. There’s a reason why these myths have been passed down through the centuries. They touch on some of the deepest meanings of what it is to be human…. Keep Reading
Beauty and the Beast: Three Novels to Enjoy
Beauty and the Beast has always been one of my favorite fairytales. It’s a gripping story of courage, compassion, and the transforming power of sacrificial love. With Disney’s live-action version hitting cinemas this month, I thought it would be fun to review several novel-length… Keep Reading