By: Kristin Hannah “Having discovered her own failings, she was less inclined to judge others.” Kristin Hannah, The Women I am not one to gravitate towards historical fiction but this was a suggestion to me by a friend of something that I had to read. I won’t say that it is a “must read” butContinue reading “The Women”
Tag Archives: Fiction
Joyland
By: Stephen King “The last good time always comes, and when you see the darkness creeping toward you, you hold on to what was bright and good. You hold on for dear life.” Stephen King, Joyland *This post contains spoilers for Joyland Overview: College student Devin Jones took the summer job at Joyland hoping toContinue reading “Joyland”
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 6
The Journey From Platform Nine and Three- Quarters *This post contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the Harry Potter Series. Chapter Summary: For the rest of the summer, the Dursley’s acted as if Harry wasn’t there. Which, Harry preferred over the usual abuse. This gave him the ability to sit inContinue reading “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 6”
The Mirror of Dreams
From Best Loved Fairyland Tales Published in 1999 Synopsis Cordelia lived in the most beautiful house in town. She could be found dressed in lovely outfits playing with her dolls or piano. Polly also lived in the house but in the basement as Polly’s mother was a chambermaid who worked hard to keep the beautifulContinue reading “The Mirror of Dreams”
Simeli Mountain
Brothers Grimm Synopsis There were once two brothers. One rich and one poor. One day the poor brother was walking through the woods when her came upon a mountain. Twelve men went up to the mountain and cried “Semsi mountain, Semsi mountain, open”. The men entered and stayed for some time. The then left carryingContinue reading “Simeli Mountain”
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 5
Diagon Alley *This post contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the Harry Potter Series. Chapter Summary: Harry awoke the next day thinking that the events last night were just a dream. He was shocked to see an owl tapping on the window holding a newspaper. Hagrid instructed Harry to pay theContinue reading “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 5”
Sweet Porridge
Brothers Grimm Synopsis There once was a poor girl and her mother. The child went into the forest as the two had nothing to eat. There, she met an old woman who gave her a little cooking pot. When the woman said the phrase “Cook, little pot, cook,” the pot would create sweet Porridge. WhenContinue reading “Sweet Porridge”
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 4
The Keeper of the Keys *This post contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the Harry Potter Series. Chapter Summary: A large boom knocks on the door to the shack Harry and the Dursley’s are staying in on the remote island. The noise wakes everyone, terrified of who or what it couldContinue reading “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 4”
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 3
The Letters from No One *This post contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the Harry Potter Series. Chapter Summary: The summer holidays have started and Harry is doing his best to avoid Dudley and his gang of friends. While Dudley and Petunia went to London, Harry even had a pleasant dayContinue reading “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 3”
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 2
The Vanishing Glass *This post contains spoilers for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and the Harry Potter Series. Chapter Summary: Ten has passed since Harry was left on his Aunt and Uncle’s doorstep. We meet Harry when he is woken up by his Aunt Petunia alerting him that it is his cousin Dudley’s birthday.Continue reading “Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone: Chapter 2”