Mirkwood Reflections

The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien 4/1/2015 Good - Fantasy - 448 pages,  Audio 16 hrs and 40 mins The 9 members of the Fellowship are divided and the quest to destroy the Ring is continued. Re-read for my book club. I think I've read this 5 times in my life now. Shakespeare Saved My Life: Ten Years in Solitary with the Bard by Laura Bates 4/4/2015 Excellent - Non-fiction - 304 pages Kindle From breaking out to breaking through, that’s what reading Shakespeare did for Indiana federal prison inmate Larry Newton, who was locked in solitary confinement for more than 10 years. His story is recounted by English professor Bates, who taught the “Shakespeare in Shackles” class that gave Newton, convicted of murder as a teenager, his new lease on life. (Booklist summary) Wow! This was a wonderfully inspiring read. I love seeing what happens when people pour into the lives of others . The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins 4/13/2015 Good - Fiction - 336 pages Print “Rachel takes t...

Warriors: I Bring the Fire Part V by Carolynn Gockel 2/6/2015 Good Fantasy -  301 page Kindle When tragedy strikes Amy’s beloved mutt Fenrir, and Odin strikes Bohdi’s best friend Steve, they have to work together again. Amy’s knowledge of science, Bohdi’s talents for theft, and both of their survival skills are put to the test. But more than Steve and Fenrir’s lives are at stake. Amy and Bohdi may unlock the key that saves mankind from the gods … or bring about the apocalypse. This series captivated my interest and even though Loki is no longer a central character, I've kept reading. There is one more installment and a short story to finish up the series. I've purchased them but haven't made time to read them yet, partly because I don't want it to be ove r. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand 2/14/2015 Excellent Non-fiction - 473 pages Print Telling an unforgettable story of Louis Zamperini’s journey into ex...