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A Draw of Kings is the third and final book in The Staff & The Sword trilogy by Patrick W. Carr. It continues the story of Errol Stone as he returns to Erinon and has to come to terms with his potential fate, having to die to save his fellow countrymen. As Martin and Luis…
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Recently, I shared my review of Stormbreaker, the first book in the Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz. Continuing the series I am back with a review of the second book, Point Blank. Much like the first book, it opens with Alex getting into trouble. This time he has utilized his skills to help with…
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I think I mentioned this in an earlier post but I have a real weakness for a good biography and this one was a good one. A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and A Great War by Joseph Loconte is a dual biography of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien which focuses primarily on how…
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This particular book I found at my local library in a display for Women’s History Month. The Sisterhood by Liza Mundy tells the story of the women who work or have worked for the CIA which makes it highly appropriate for such a display. It opens with a bit of background on the origins of…
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Another month has passed and it is time yet again to provide my monthly reading review. This month I have managed to read a total 21 books which brings my overall total to 59 books for 2025 so far. I hit my monthly goal of 20 books and am well on my way to achieving…
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The Demon Spirit by R. A. Salvatore is the second book in the Demonwars Saga. It continues the story of Elbryan and Pony after the tragic loss of Avelyn, Bradwarden, and Tuntun at the end of the previous book. Elbryan and Pony are now continuing the general harassment of the enemy forces of powries, goblins,…
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Today we are returning to the Underland with Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane. This is the second book in the Underland Chronicles by Suzanne Collins. It opens on Gregor once again taking care of his family the best he can as they struggle to get by in New York City. He helps watch Boots…
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Before I start discussing today’s book, I have a bit of a funny story to tell. It first came to my attention when my mom mentioned it a while back, so when I saw it at the library I decided to check it out thinking that if my mom is mentioning it then it is…
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Today’s book was a mystery novel or crime novel that I recently found at my local library. It is based in Boston and is about a female detective working in the homicide department. The book I am referring to is The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen and is the first book in her popular Rizzoli and…
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The Hero’s Lot is the second book in The Staff & The Sword series by Patrick W. Carr. It continues the story of Errol Stone, the orphan drunk who has discovered he is an omne, someone who can read anybody else’s cast. As Errol learns to navigate his way around the politics of the King’s…
The Draconic Bibliophile
