“Josh was ordinary. But ordinary teens did not find themselves in the middle of a battle between two incredibly ancient magicians.” #reread #anoldfavorite

For those of you struck with “Downton Abbey” fever, this book is the cure. An enlightening read about the lives of the service staff who became some of the best characters you‘ve grown to love. A short book that satisfies your appetite while leaving room for dessert, “Life Below Stairs” is an entirely worthwhile read perfect for a train ride or a day at the beach.

Looking outside my window recently, I saw a cloud of snow descending from the Sierra Nevadas surrounding my city, a single solitary star in the sky. I couldn‘t help by think about #TheIndifferentStarsAbove by Daniel James Brown and that while undeniably beautiful, there‘s a deadly power in my Mountains that not too long ago threatened the lives of the Donner Party just trying to find home in California. 10/10 would read again.