“It begins with absence and desire. It begins with blood and fear. It begins with a discovery of witches.”
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
No fairy godmother. No magic pumpkin. Just one grumpy girl and a glass slipper.
“Ten days ago, the weather was nice. I suppose I’m obligated to tell you about the weather fist, right? It seems that’s what they always do. Either that or that awful cliché of “once upon a time.” Only this wasn’t once upon a time. It was just ten days ago.”
Eragon
“First, let no one rule your mind or body. Take special care that your thoughts remain unfettered... . Give men your ear, but not your heart. Show respect for those in power, but don't follow them blindly. Judge with logic and reason, but comment not. Consider none your superior whatever their rank or station in... Continue Reading →
How-To Catch a Falling Star
“A philosopher once asked, "Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?" Pointless, really..."Do the stars gaze back?" Now, that's a question.” ― Neil Gaiman, Stardust Stardust is a novel by British writer Neil Gaiman, published with illustrations by Charles Vess in 1999. It... Continue Reading →
How an Angel And a Devil Fell in Love
“Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well.” ― Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & Bone Daughter of Smoke and Bone is a fantasy novel written by Laini Taylor. It was published in 2011. The story follows Karou, a seventeen-year-old Prague art student. Karou has bright... Continue Reading →
How-To Go There & Back Again
“Sorry! I don't want any adventures, thank you. Not Today. Good morning! But please come to tea -any time you like! Why not tomorrow? Good bye!” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit Hobbit is classic you must read at least once. It is highly charming story of adventure. It teases and gives you a hint that something greater... Continue Reading →
Teen Smart Enough?
“Trust me. I'm a genius.” ― Eoin Colfer, Artemis Fowl Artemis Fowl written by Eoin Colfer is one of the series I grew up with. First book was published in 2001 when I just about learned to read and there was a new book nearly every year and the last one was published two years... Continue Reading →
How- To Become a Narnian
“I'm on Aslan's side even if there isn't any Aslan to lead it. I'm going to live as like a Narnian as I can even if there isn't any Narnia.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Silver Chair The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis is something you must read. I first read these books when I was ... Continue Reading →
How-To Discover New Worlds Pullman Style
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman is my favorite fantasy trilogy of all time. It consists of three books: Northern Lights/The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife and The Amber Spyglass. Northern Lights was first published 1995 and trilogy was finished in 2000. In first book, we meet Lyra and her dæmon Pantalaimon. We are introduced... Continue Reading →