New Books!

So I thought it was about time I introduced my newest additions to my collection! I found some really good books and finally got some very old friends. I bought Princess of the Midnight Ball before reading it (shocking, I know! I never do that...well, I do now apparently) and enjoyed it. I really like it when the author adds little extras at the end, crafts you can do that tie into the story. That's what Jessica Day George has done with the two books in this series (the second, which I also bought, is Princess of Glass). She put in knitting patterns! Heaven! If I ever publish a book, I want to do that. It really lets you become part of the tale.
Anyway, I'm rambling on. I also got Mara, Daughter of the Nile (a very old, very treasured friend), and The Fever and the Flame (new found friend). All of these come highly recommended. I find the Jessica Day George books are for when you want light fairytale reading; perfect for those sparkling summer days when all you want to do is relax. The Fever and the Flame and Mara, Daughter of the Nile are both historical fiction, both fabulously done.
Right now, the book I am most excited about is Reckless, Cornelia Funke's newest book. I have ordered it from the library but am getting so impatient to read it that I might buy this one before reading as well! However, perhaps this will be a good lesson in patience. *Sigh*. Yes, I am a Cornelia Funke fan; my favourite is her Inkworld trilogy. So far. I just love discovering new treasures, and I have a hunch that Reckless will be just that.

My Favourite Books - The Letter I

Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke - Really cute story. I especially liked the magical singing books.

The Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke - It took me a while to read the first book, but it was so good I had to read the second, and I think the second is my favourite, even though I cry near the end (I won't tell you why). The last one takes me forever to finish, but they are all really good.

Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott - A classic gallant knights and damsels in distress tale. I absolutely love this book.

My Favourite Books - The Letter D

Daniel Deronda by George Elliot - This is a highly recommended book, even if you can only read it once; it is dauntingly large. The characters are so interesting and it really makes you think about why people make the choices they do. I think it should be on every must read list.

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens - Wonderful! If I had to sum it up in one word, that would be the word I would use. I believe it is his best work. I don't like most of his others because they are too dark, but this book actually has a happy ending! And Mr. Micawber is sensational; definitely in my top list of favourite characters of all time.

Detectives in Togas by Henry Winterfield - My mum found this for us when we were learning about Rome. It was exciting and extremely interesting, not to mention engaging! I am going to read it to my children if I ever have any.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke - I don't know if you've read her Inkheart series that has recently been so popular (that's how I discovered her) but this book is so adorable and fun. I really enjoyed it. It's for children, but that doesn't mean it's limited to children audiences. At least, I don't think it is.

The Dragon Series by Donita K. Paul - If you have been searching for more Christian fantasy with dragons and wizards, your search is over...until, of course, you finish the series. I was delighted when I found these books. They are full of adventure, humour and excitement. If you are a C. S. Lewis fan or a J. R. R. Tolkien fan, this is probably right up your alley.

Rather a poor showing for the letter D...I was sure there were more. Well, if I stumble across some extras that I had missed, I will most definitely add them to the list!