Rite of Fancy

  A short summary of If Cats Disappeared From the World: You can live forever if you get rid of..... My favorite Genki Kawamura quote from the book: "I wonder why people always expect things from others that they themselves can't or won't do." Questions to ponder while reading: What would you give up first? What wouldn't you give up at all? My review: A fun look at the costs of immortality. Surprisingly philosophical. There is no way I would give up my cat (or my dog, for that matter.) ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors a...

A short summary of All About Love: What love really is. My favorite Bell Hooks quote from the book: "Attention is an important resource." Questions to ponder while reading: Can love transform? Is love significant? My review: A beautiful look at the meaning of love. I agree. Love is a verb. Very spiritual. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!  

  A short summary of The Path of Daggers: The queen of Andor returns, a Seachan stalemate, and a promise from a prophet. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "Sometimes six and six make a dozen, and sometimes they make a mess." Questions to ponder while reading: Are you ruled by ego? Have you ever lost something important? My review: Book 8 of 14! So many threads... I'm beginning to wish I had taken notes. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of The Reckless Way of Love: The personal prose of an altruistic convert. My favorite Dorothy Day quote from the book: "To keep regretting what was is to deny God's grace." Questions to ponder while reading: Where have you found God? Where have you found grace? My Review: Wonderful vignettes. Thought-provoking stories. A great book about finding God in the everyday and mundane. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!  

  A short summary of The Long Way to a Small and Angry Planet: Nice beings in space. My favorite Becky Chambers quote from the book: "The universe is what we make of it.  It's up to you to decide what part you will play." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you believe everyone has a good side? How far will you go to help a stranger? My review: Fun and frivolous. A total feel-good book. Made me hope for our future. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

  A short summary of A Flicker in the Dark: A psychologist is reminded of a serial killer she once knew. My favorite Stacy Willingham quote from the book: "Maybe you need to stop retracing your footsteps. Maybe you need to try a new path." Questions to ponder while reading: When do you change your name? When do you run away? My review: Fun little thriller. Full of tropes. Found myself a little frustrated with Chole's choices. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

  A short summary of Think Straight: Learning how to let your thoughts go. My favorite Darius Foroux quote from the book: "At the end of the day, thinking by itself is useless without action." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you overthink? Do you act on your thoughts? My review: A good book to help you get out of your head. A quick and easy read. Touched on all the important topics. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!