Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

A short summary of The Wager: The mutiny, murder, and mayhem of the Wager's final voyage. My favorite David Grann quote from the book: "Empires preserve their power with the stories that they tell, but just as critical are the stories they don't - the dark silences they impose, the pages they tear out." Questions to ponder while reading: When do you just quit? Did you know scurvy could do that? My review: Amazing real-life story. I was on the edge of my seat! Fans of The Endurance will love this book. ****** ********************************* 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...

A short summary of The Listeners: WWII enemy diplomats lodge in West Virginian luxury. At least until the waters turn. My favorite Maggie Stiefvater quote from the book: "A prison's not defined by the beauty of the gates." Questions to ponder while reading: What is wealth? What is luxury? My review: A new take on a WWII story. Rich in description. Great thoughts on wealth and luxury.   ****** ********************************* 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 Ghostwriter: A ghostwriter writes her father's nightmarish tale of murder. My favorite Julie Child quote from the book: "The truth lies in people's actions, their unguarded moments, not in the lies they tell." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your family have a secret? Do you like your parents? My review: Absolutely fantastic! A thriller to the end! Couldn't put it down! ****** ********************************* 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 Names: All the lives a name brings. My favorite Florence Knapp quote: "...maybe freedom is just about choosing the life you want." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your name have meaning? What path has your life taken? My review: OMG! Amazing Story! We need better services for battered women. ****** ********************************* 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 God of the Woods: The mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Van Laar children. My favorite Liz Moore quote from the book: "We can do as we please, if we only learn not to care so much about what people think."   Questions to ponder while reading: Is a lie ever acceptable? Are the wealthy above the law? My review: Slow moving, slow burning. You'll be pretty angry at privilege. I just couldn't believe how it ended. ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of Broken Country: An unfinished love story turns tragic. My favorite Clare Leslie Hall quote from the book: "Lives should be measured in intensity." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you regret the one who got away? Is infidelity ever acceptable? My review: The thrill of a murder mystery! The heartbreak of a love triangle! I just couldn't put it down! ****** ********************************* 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures: Tova and Marcellus, an elderly friendship. My favorite Shelby Van Pelt quote from the book: "My death is imminent. But I'm not dead yet." Questions to ponder while reading: What makes a friend? Do you live? My review: Sweetest book ever! Will make you laugh and cry! I want to meet a snarky octopus! ****** ********************************* 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!