Today I'm linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy's Twitterature: book reviews Twitter-style.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Genre: Adult Fantasy/Fairytale
Back at his childhood home, the narrator replays fantastical adventures with his next-door neighbor. Leaves you thinking: what is reality?
#AlreadyWantToReRead
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer
Genre: Historical Fiction/Epistolary Novel
An author visits her pen pal, finding quirky, book-loving friends & a sobering perceptive of WWII’s German occupation of Guernsey island.
#Charming #WantASequel
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You're Made for a God-Sized Dream by Holley Gerth
Genre: Christian Non-Fiction
Through encouraging words and memorable messages, you’ll discover the big dreams God has planted in your heart & courage to pursue them.
(Also- You can print out questions and exercises to go along with the book from Holley Gerth's website.)
The Ocean at the End of the Lane was wonderful! Sometimes I think I'm not smart enough to read Neil Gaiman, but I loved this one so much.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first Neil Gaiman book I've read but I'm wanting to read more now! Do you recommend any other ones?
DeleteI think a lot of Gaiman fans would tell you American Gods, but I really liked Stardust. Oh, and Coraline is awesome too!
DeleteOk good to know, thanks!!
DeleteWhat great reviews! I loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and I want to read more by him pronto! The other two have been on my GoodReads list, and I can't wait to dive in someday soon. So many books, so little time!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with too little time for all the books I want to read too :) Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteMy husband is currently reading The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I'm not a big fantasy reader but when I first read the book jacket, I wanted to steal it from him. I think maybe I should now!
ReplyDeleteIt's more fairytale than fantasy so I think even non typical fantasy readers would like it-- give it a try :)
DeleteGuernsey is one of my all-time favorite books - so good! Definitely want to read The Ocean at the End of the Lane, sounds fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGuernsey was so good... I wish there was a sequel to the ending!
DeleteI really enjoyed the first two, but haven't read Holley's ... yet. Maybe in 2014?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing what you'r'e reading!
Holley's book is great to read at the beginning of the year especially as it sets a good tone for intentionality the remainder of the year!
DeleteNeil Gaiman is one of those authors who simultaneously commands my respect and elicits a fight-or-flight response. :) Even his children's books terrify me; I'm not sure I'm brave enough for his adult books.
ReplyDeleteHaha this one wasn't too creepy, just imaginative :)
DeleteI enjoyed the Guernsey book also but I don't think there will be a sequel. I think the author passed away.
ReplyDeleteYes I did read that in the afterwards... just wishful thinking since I'd love to read more about the characters.
DeleteI've heard nothing but good about The Ocean at the End of the Lane. I've only read one book by Neil Gaiman - The Graveyard Book. I really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first Gaiman book too, but my list of his books to read is growing!
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