Rite of Fancy

  A short summary of A Crown of Swords: A wounded dragon wins, more Aes Sedai start swearing, and the Windfinders call for rain. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "The weak must be bold cautiously." Questions to ponder while reading: Can you work with people you don't like? Do you ever leave someone behind? My review of the book: Book 7 of 14!  Still chugging. I felt pretty bad for Mat, actually. One day, her hair is going to fall out. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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 Ninth House: A college student's second chance leads to a supernatural scandal. My favorite Leigh Bardugo quote from the book: "We all have spaces we keep blank." Questions to ponder while reading: Does wealth hide crime? Can poverty make someone disappear? My reviews: A fun little magic murder mystery. Great mood and aura. *Note* There are some scenes with abuse. Reader discretion is advised. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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 And now, a substack -  https://adelliott.substack.com/ #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or by buying m

  A short summary of Brideshead Revisited: A captain laments his loves and losses among the ruins of war. My favorite Evelyn Waugh quote from the book: "To know and love one other human being is the root of all wisdom." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you fit in? Are you prone to depression? My review: A touching nostalgic look at England's past. Descriptive and evocative. I disapprove of some of Charlie's choices. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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 And now, a substack -  https://adelliott.substack.com/ #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or

  A short summary of A Brief History of Earth: A biography of our home planet. My favorite Andrew H. Knoll quote from the book: 'The face you see in the mirror may be decades old, but it is made of elements formed billions of years ago in ancient stars." Questions to ponder while reading: Did you realize how old the earth really was? Did you realize how diverse the earth really is? My review: An easy-to-understand study of life on earth. A great summary of earth sciences. A perfect foray into popular science. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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 And now, a substack -  https://adelliott.substack.com/ #TaketheBackRoads Like my pa

  A short summary of This is My Body: Bishop Barron explains the theology of the Eucharist. My favorite Bishop Barron quote from the book: "The glory of God is a human being fully alive." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you believe in the real presence? Is your faith important to you? My review: A deep dive into the meaning of the Eucharist. Great theological arguments. Great biblical backup. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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 And now, a substack -  https://adelliott.substack.com/ #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors, my  webshop , or by buying me a cup of coffee!

  A short summary of Lord Of Chaos: The dark one is getting warmer, the Black Tower grows, and Aes Sedai behave badly, on both sides. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "Almost dead yesterday, maybe dead tomorrow, but alive, gloriously alive, today." Questions to ponder while reading: Is it ever smart to trust an enemy? Are there good enough reasons to betray your values? My review: Book 6 of 14!  This is becoming a grind! More twists than a maze. I should think people who are so old would behave better. Did you know Robert Jordan was in the US Army?  Read his #EverydayPatriot biography here: https://www.everydaypatriot.com/2023/12/a-soldiers-story-sergeant-james-oliver.html **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at 

A short summary of A Psalm for the Wild Built: A monk and a robot search the wild places for the meaning of life. My favorite Becky Chambers quote from the book: "We're all just trying to be comfortable, and well-fed, and unafraid."   Questions to ponder while reading: Do you know what you really want in life? Do you like tea? My review: A sweet and cozy sci-fi adventure. Very touching and tender. A lovely wandering through the heart of human desires. **************************************** a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller currently living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to the 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, my  webshop , or by buying me a cup of coffee