Travel. Seeing new places. Meeting new people. Experiencing new cultures and foods. It’s a favorite past time of many–including fictional characters. Think of how many books you’ve read that included some sort of travel. The list of titles is almost innumerable! Bilbo Baggins went on an adventure in The Hobbit. The entire Hitchhiker’s Guide to […]
May 2022 Reader Challenge
May is often known for its flowers, but spring is also a time when animals have babies, come out of hibernation, and often nibble on gardens. Many authors include animals in their stories. In fact, some of the most beloved classics feature animals as an integral part of the plot. But whether an animal is […]
April 2022 Reader Challenge
April. The month starts off with “April Fool’s Day,” a day centered around quirky pranks and practical jokes. Quirkiness has long been popular in fiction. From Mary Poppins to Ebenezer Scrooge to Sherlock Holmes, we remember quirky characters. And what about quirky settings? Think: Hogwarts. Again, memorable. Most books have at least one character with […]