The Eccentric Bookshelf

Tag: reading

  • Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

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    Recently, I’ve been rereading the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books that I have at home. Why? Definitely not because I’m procrastinating reading the next book on my list by reading a ton of short books and telling myself that if I read short books, it doesn’t take any time, but I’ve still already spent…

  • In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

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    I went through this whole book thinking it was called In the Lives of the Puppets. What should come as a surprise to absolutely no one is that the actual title is kilometers, no, miles, better than that. It just goes to show how much thought is put into one of TJ Klune’s stories and…

  • The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

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    The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (goodness gracious that’s a long title) by Catherynne M. Valente is a wonderfully imaginative modern fairytale about a girl who circumnavigated Fairyland in a ship of her own making. September is a twelve-year-old girl who lives in Omaha, Nebraska. Her father is away…

  • The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde

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    In The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde, the magic levels of the world are quickly dwindling, and wizards are being forced to use their magic for odd jobs such as plumbing and delivering food. Even then, they’re barely making enough money to stay afloat. The main character, Jennifer Strange, is a fifteen year old indentured…

  • Food Related Stories by Gaby Melian

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    I love food, so when I saw this book, I thought, FOOD! and immediately checked it out from the library. However, when I read it, it was so much more than I had imagined. Food Related Stories by Gaby Melian is a little different from the books I usually review. It’s more like a short…

  • The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill

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    “The Ogress and the Orphans” by Kelly Barnhill is a stunning, fantastical novel that recounts the story of a town and its inhabitants. In the beginning, the townsfolk were kind and loving, enjoying the company of their neighbors and friends. Everyone pitched in to ensure the town’s happiness. However, when the library burned down, everything…