August Book Reviews 2021 by Jessica Marie The Darkest Day By: Dennis L. McKiernan: I finished The Iron Tower series this month. As the story went on, I became more and more invested in the story and the characters. I started off reading it simply because I had the book, but in time I really grew to care about this story. I particularly enjoyed the last book, The Darkest Day. I thought the foreshadowing and characterization was well done and overall a fun read. If you enjoy fantasy, LOTR, and good versus evil you will enjoy this series. One of my favorite elements of the story was the idea that objects can have or help destiny. I thought it was a fun take on fantasy items and I enjoyed the outcome. The last book felt the most original, with its own twists and turns. Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats By: Jerry Belanger : Another Storey’s guide book for me. We are deciding between potentially getting dairy goats or miniature dairy cattle. So, I am in research mode, reading on care and other requirements. While also looking at our needs and how well they may or may not fit with different livestock options. This book was a great introduction into dairy goats. Some of it is a harsh look at how some people keep livestock, but overall, the information is very helpful for people looking into dairy goats. These books are great reference for once you have livestock as well. Ghosts of Fort Collins by Lori Juszak: This was a fun read! I am a big believer in ghosts, ghost stories, and other paranormal events. The other fun element of local ghost books like this is the history. The ghost stories come from somewhere, so they offer fun little looks into history. I lived in Fort Collins for over 12 years. This book offered some fun insights on places I knew very well from my time there. Places like the tunnels under Old Town, the old Armadillo restaurant, the road to LaPorte and more. Ghosts on the Coast of Maine by Carol Schulte: Another fun read! Not quite as much history as I was hoping, but there was some thrown in. As Maine was a part of the revolutionary war there is a lot of European history here, as well as Native history. Trying to assimilate to a new area, now that we live in Maine, I thought reading about the area might help me get to know it. History and local legends can help one to understand a place. She did her best to make you feel like you were meeting people and hearing their stories as she moved from account to account. I’m curious if the stories in this book will resonate differently when I have lived here for longer. When I know the area better and have been to more places to picture the stories being told. Note: All books I purchased myself. I read and reviewed of my own accord. I was not paid, prompted, or promoted to read or review these works in any way. I do not receive any money or other stipends from these reviews. Books I am Currently Reading: The Seven Songs of Merlin by T. A. Barron Storey’s Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock by Sue Weaver Podcasts I am Binging Right Now: Goal Digger Podcast The Sister Diaries
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