This month’s reading list took me all over the world—and a few centuries, too. I unraveled a murder mystery in Italy, chased spies through Switzerland and Lithuania, wandered the streets of York and London, and even made stops in Georgia and Alabama. Between the historical fiction, a clever middle-grade adventure, a heartwarming picture book, a bit of magical realism, and a guide on how to stay Rapture-ready (just in case), it’s safe to say my literary passport is full. Buckle up—this month’s reviews are quite the trip. Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Shadow By Brian Freeman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars) Electrifying Action: Brian Freeman Delivers with The Bourne Shadow Brian Freeman’s The […]
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A Journey Through Mongolia: Our Take on I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade
I read I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade with my 10-year-old granddaughter as a buddy read. While I appreciated the historical depth, my granddaughter’s feedback strongly shaped my rating—3 stars. As she put it, “It’s hard to compete with Harry Potter!” The story begins with Oyuna, a girl born on the Mongolian steppes during the reign of Kublai Khan, cursed with bad luck after a horse crushes her foot. Determined to prove her worth, she disguises herself as a boy and embarks on an incredible journey with her old mare. Along the way, Oyuna faces trials that lead her to the Khan’s palace, where she plays a key […]
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