It's been wonderful to return to Narnia and by the most direct route this time around. My first foray into that delightful realm was eons ago via audio dramatizations, and I listened to the books in publication order then. I always promised myself I would go back and read the actual books, and do so in chronological order. And so I stepped back in ...

I heartily enjoyed both books, but especially TLTWTW with its themes of hope, forgiveness, sacrifice, and restoration. Deep magic in a simple package.

Everyone plus the whole world have probably read the Chronicles of Narnia already, but if by some remote chance you haven't, I highly recommend that you remedy this oversight immediately. Pronto and ASAP. For therein lies magic deeper still.

After more than three years of reading my books any old how, creating a TBR list again has brought on a nice purposeful feeling. And how much nicer if I complete the whole thing ;)

For May 2019, I hope to complete:

• The 7 Hardest Things God Asks a Woman to Do - K Reimer/L Whittle
• 7 Toxic Ideas Polluting Your Mind - Anthony T Selvaggio
• Always On: Language in an Online and Mobile World - Naomi S Baron
• The History of the Ancient World - Susan Wise Bauer
• The Words of Martin Luther King, Jr (ed. Coretta Scott King)
• The Magician's Nephew - C S Lewis
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C S Lewis
• Glass Houses - Louise Penny
• The Circular Staircase - Mary Roberts Rinehart
• Snowdrift and Other Stories - Georgette Heyer

Seven of these are from my paid TBR, and would be a score if I can finish them. The Louise Penny I'm very late in reading; when it first came out I wasn't in a good reading mindset and before I knew it another book had come out, and still another is due later this year in August. At least I have time to catch up without rushing.

The Georgette Heyer collection of stories was a serendipitous library find just now. I don't own it (I think that's the only one) but I've been waiting for a sale before I buy it. It came to mind as I was finalizing my TBR list. I checked my library, thinking no way they would have it but the little doubter was not rewarded, a happy turn of affairs. I know what I'll be doing tonight ;)

What are you most looking forward to reading this month?

It's been several years since I've reread this one (maybe seven?). It seems more polished and put together than most of the other Narnia books. This one was the last Narnia book Lewis finished writing (according to wikipedia) and I wonder if that made a difference.

This has been one of my favorite books ever since my first grade teacher read it to us in class. In this book the time spent in our world is pretty balanced with the time spent in magical worlds (so it's the opposite of The Horse and His Boy), which I think is part of why it's my favorite. It's the closest to low fantasy that this high fantasy series gets.

Hey everyone and how's it going? I'm doing pretty good, I had a long weekend. I know now how to bar tend a little! So, I'm going to do a quick review on the first book in the Chronicles of Narnia Series, which is "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S. Lewis! I was originally thinking of doing one collective review, but it's more fun this way. So, here I go!

Now, of course I have seen the three movies that have been made and I know what it was about. I actually received this book as a Christmas present by my best friend at the time 16 years ago how crazy! I just now actually got around to reading it, I might have then, but it's been so long.   

Well, this book was a delight to read and I loved the little lessons it gave you. I found that Digory and Polly were just adorable and Digory's Uncle Andrew needed to be smacked behind the head. Just reading how Narnia began was amazing. It was nice to actually sit down and start from the beginning and see how it all started. Of course the white witch had to be there from the beginning. This book again was delightful to read and I enjoyed the history and the beginning of Narnia and Aslan creating Narnia from song. I know I'm not the ideal age to read this, but still it was wonderful! I can't wait to pass it on. 

Well, that's it from me! I know it was a super quick review. I will be back on Wed with another post. Until then, I hope you all have a great day/night where ever you are!

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TOODLES!!!