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A Deserving Classic Author: Laura Ingalls Wilder The Little House books, and the many series and prequels that followed, were a staple of my childhood. Memories almost as old as myself have me tucked in bed, with my mother reading of Laura and Mary’s adventures (and later Rose’s) and cross-country moves had me snuggled in hotel beds taking advantage of that wondrous cable to watch the adaption mini-series. Prowling through Barnes and Noble with the boyfriend, swearing I would buy nothing, I ran into a lovely leather bound edition including the first give novels in the series along with original artwork by [...]

One of C.S. Lewis' Most Acclaimed Works Author: C.S. Lewis Attempting to analyze one of the most famous works of C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, can be an intimidating task. Despite its apparent simplicity, Lewis's concise and accelerated presentation of the heart of an entire religion is anything but "mere." He delves deep into the core of Christianity and goes on to describe a faith known for its denominations and theological complexities, with logic, patience, and vivid examples, all while keeping the book under two hundred pages. It's impossible to explain how Lewis accomplished this feat, but he has a gift [...]

Daughter of Darkness: A Vampiric Nod to V.C. Andrews Author: V.C. Andrews Raised as an orphan, adopted into a brooding family full of secrets and sibling rivalry, Lorelei is trained as a seductress. As with her sisters, especially her mentor Ava, Lorelei is taught that love is a poison – but she doesn’t entirely know why. While the rest of her sisters are vying for Daddy’s attention and love, Lorelei is asking questions and prying into deep corners. When her training begins in earnest, she slowly unravels the layers of difference that should make her incapable of love. Yet, an [...]