Along the path...

Here are some book recommendations I received recently from a friend that I am filing in my "system". There may be some spelling errors in here to be cleaned up later. The Thief (Better even the second time 'round) The Queen of Attolia The King of Attolia The conspiracy of Kings --Megan Whelan Turner Wednesday Wars – Gary Schmidt (Better even the second time 'round) When the Heart cries When the soul mends When the morning comes Keturah and Lord Death The Sun Flower – Richard Evans Austin Land Ender’s Games – Orson Scott Card Touching the Void The Alliance – Gerald Lund Ink heart Pride and Prejudice Guernesey Literary and Potato Pie Peal Society James and the Giant Peach – Roanld Dahl The Great and Terrible –Chris Stewart Alcatraz vs. The Evil Librarians by Brandon Sanderson". Touching the Void by Joe Simpson

I recently finished reading The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale. It was thoroughly entertaining! I haven't read the Grimm tale, so I don't know the differences between it and her retelling. I loved the plot and the lightness of the book. Her writing contained a lot of imagery--which I adore. It contained, drama, romance, love, mystery, treachery, and adventure. Hale creates an enchanting world where anything can happen and fits in well. Someone who can talk to animals or nature? That seems plausible in this fantasy world. It puts me in mind of the silver spoon taken away--that's when character shines through. This is a book I could recommend without qualms or reservations. The violence is not too bloody nor too violent. The love is not too steamy or over the top. The language is not something in need of censure. Parts of the storyline were a little predictable, but were easily forgiven. Bring on Enna Burning and River Secrets .

Here is a blog I found with ideas of what to read, when I'm stumped and can't seem to find a good book, any recommendations, etc.