Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews

I don't know how many of you have had people tell you that you cannot not do something because of who you are. That, because you are wha...

When I was a child I went through a period when everything I drew had flowers on it. Then I drew peace doves and nothing but peace doves. Th...

Stepping out of our comfort zone is something that many of us are very reluctant to do. We like to stick with things that are familiar and ...

Soon after I started reviewing books I read the Poppy and Rye series written by Avi. In some of the books we meet Ereth, a foulmouthed, grum...

There are certain authors and illustrators whom I follow with great interest. I review all their books, and I keep my copies close at hand s...

When you are young love is this invisible thing that no one can really explain or define. It is this power that makes you miss your family w...

I have always had a soft spot for moles. Yes I know they mess up my garden and lawn with their earth mounds, but I really don't mind. I ...

On April 22 we Americans celebrate Earth Day  Back when I was working in the environmental movement in Washington, D.C. it was a day full of...

Here in southern Oregon signs of spring are everywhere, even though there is still a chilly nip in the air in the mornings and evenings. The...

I happen to really like Valentine's Day, but I know a lot of people don't. There are some people who find the whole idea of giving s...

Here is southern Oregon it has not been a very wintery winter. In fact, our ski mountain has not been able to open, and just yesterday I di...

I have a big soft spot in my bookish heart for graphic novels. I grew up reading the Tintin stories and The Adventures of Asterix the Gaul ...

I used to be very fearful of trying to do something new. I did not like taking on anything when I couldn't be sure of what the outcome w...

For many people, today is a day to spend with loved ones. It is a day to look around at the people we love best and give thanks for them. I...

In a week it will be Christmas Day. At this time next Monday we will be putting our meal in the oven, and then perhaps we will take the dog...

Taking a leap into the unknown is scary, and yet people all over the world do it every day, and have been doing it for centuries. Explorers...

We like to think that we live in a world where people can speak out and say what is on their mind whenever they want to. Sometimes, and in ...

On Friday I brought you a poetry book that celebrates books and the written word. Today we have a picture book that also focuses on how mar...

As I write this post my seventeen year old daughter is making a witch's broom to go with her Halloween costume. She is going to be Kiki...

Many of us, when we see someone in trouble, tell ourselves that is not our problem, not our business. We don't want to be inconvenience...