readingrecsfromjoy rated The meaning of Matthew: 5 stars
The meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard
The mother of Matthew Shepard shares her story about her son's death and the choice she made to become an …
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readingrecsfromjoy rated Triss: 5 stars
Triss by Brian Jacques (Redwall (15))
Triss, Shogg, and Welfo escape from slavery at Riftgard and are pursued across the sea toward Redwall by Princess Kurdah, …
readingrecsfromjoy rated A Series of Unfortunate Events: 5 stars
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Dear Reader,
I hope, for your sake, that you have not chosen to read this book because you are in …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Bitterblue: 5 stars
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Eighteen-year-old Bitterblue, queen of Monsea, realizes her heavy responsibility and the futility of relying on advisors who surround her with …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Rakkety Tam: 5 stars
Rakkety Tam by Brian Jacques
Two warrior squirrels lead the battle against Gulo, a bloodthirsty wolverine who will stop at nothing to recover the Walking …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Prince Caspian: 5 stars
Prince Caspian by Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia (2))
Children's Religious Book
readingrecsfromjoy rated Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3): 5 stars
Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games ; #3)
Katniss Everdeen's having survived the Hunger Games twice makes her a target of the Capitol and President Snow, as well …
readingrecsfromjoy rated The Bad Beginning: 5 stars
The Bad Beginning by Daniel Handler, Brett Helquist (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1)
After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other and their wits when …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Harold and Maude.: 4 stars
readingrecsfromjoy rated Cold Sassy Tree: 4 stars
Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns
Had difficulty with the unfamiliar language spoken by the characters, but once I was able to figure it out I …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Las Cronicas De Narnia: 5 stars
Las Cronicas De Narnia by C. S. Lewis
The conclusion of the saga that began with The Magician's Nephew
readingrecsfromjoy rated Catching Fire: 5 stars
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was …
readingrecsfromjoy rated A Beginner's Guide to Acting English: 5 stars
A Beginner's Guide to Acting English by Shappi Khorsandi
A funny and heartwarming memoir about an Iranian girl growing up in 1980s BritainIn the tradition of Nancy Mitford's The …
readingrecsfromjoy rated Bossypants: 5 stars
Bossypants by Tina Fey
Once in a generation a woman comes along who changes everything. Tina Fey is not that woman, but she met …
readingrecsfromjoy rated The Beginning Place: 5 stars
The Beginning Place by Ursula K. Le Guin
Fleeing from the monotony of his life, Hugh Rogers finds his way to "the beginning place"—a gateway to Tembreabrezi, an …