Stories Worth Mentioning

Aren’t all writers voracious readers? Here, I share exceptional stories from what I’m reading or viewing or hearing — and occasionally a meme or quote for us readers

On Good Books: Leaving Blythe River

by Cindy Rae

Leaving Blythe River by Catherine Ryan Hyde also proved to be a surprisingly good read.  Although a coming-of-age story, the novel doesn’t read like a young adult book.

I had the pleasure to live in Colorado for several years, and I still miss the wilderness.  The novel seems to accurately portray the realities of a similar wilderness — both the beautiful and the harsh.  The characters were also realistic and engaging, from the protagonist to the motley team helping him to his father.

 

Latest Book that Captivated?

by Cindy Rae

What is the latest book I’ve read that was sheer enjoyment?

After a long drought filled with disappointing books from Hoopla, Overdrive, Amazon Prime loans, and even my local library, I checked out from my local library the following:

  • The Cinder Spires: The Aeronaut’s Windlass by Jim Butcher

    The first book in a new fantasy series was a surprisingly good read.  Surprising in that I’ve avoided his other works due to strong dislike of the supernatural mash and scent of the occult.  This new world has no faeries, no zombies, no incubi, and — even better — has elements of steampunk in it.  The print version was available at my local library.