The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 287

Uncovering Norse Mythology: A Guide Into Norse Gods and Goddesses, Viking Warriors and Magical Creatures by Lucas Russo

Goodreads Blurb: Delve into the fascinating history of Norse mythology with these thrilling tales of battle and magic…What do you think of when you hear the words “Norse mythology”?

Chances are, your mind goes straight to Thor or Odin, some of the most well-known Nordic gods.

But their stories barely scratch the surface of the complicated and fascinating myths of ancient Scandinavia.

As Germanic tribes clashed and reconciled, a rich and detailed realm of the gods was created through the melding and exchanging of stories and characters that reflected the complicated historical events around them.

The clash of the Vanir and the Aesir, or the old and new gods, is thought to be indicative of a real conflict between two tribes that later found a way to coexist.

Through developing an understanding of the stories that remain, you will learn about the intricacies of ancient Nordic culture.

Beginning with the historical background of the Viking Age, you will become familiar with the creation myth and discover the complicated family trees that the gods and goddesses of Asgard created.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: When I grow up I want to be a Viking – and other things my thirty year old self said while reading this book.

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The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 286

Uncovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner’s Guide into the world of Greek Gods and Goddesses by Lucas Russo

Goodreads Blurb: Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z.Who were the Olympians, and where did they come from?Why were the Titans overthrown?How did these and other mythology tales shape Greek culture and civilization?Scholars have long been fascinated by the Greeks, and even today we are entertained by the stories of their mythology and pantheon.The Greeks developed an entire religion around powerful, vengeful gods, benevolent yet fierce goddesses, and bizarre couplings that created some of the strangest creatures in the world’s mythologies.Who wouldn’t want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination.These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves.Starting with the creation myth, this book will take you through the stories of the Titans, introduce the Olympians, bring in the demigods, and sneak a peek at the monsters that made up the mythology.You’ll learn who all the gods and goddesses were in relation to one another, mythological explanations for natural events, and why any of this still matters today.In addition, you’ll The names, powers, and significance of all the major Greek gods and goddessesRich stories based around the Greek pantheonMoral lessons and cultural values important to the Greeks, preserved in their mythologyA brief history of Greek civilization and how they worshipped their gods and goddessesCreatures of Greek mythology that still feature in modern tales todayAnd so much more Greek history!Up on Mount Olympus, along the shores of the Mediterranean, and deep in the Underworld, gods, goddesses, demigods, and creatures linger in the mind and stories of an ancient culture.This culture gave us science, philosophy, and a rich mythology that never stops enticing us.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: A fascinating deep delve into the myths of Ancient Greece and the reason behind them.

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The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 285

Goodreads Blurb: College student Nadine is done with other students tormenting her about her powers. To show her classmates what she’s capable of, Nadine teams up with her two best friends and her boyfriend, Lucas, to compete in the school’s annual magical sporting event. Join the team as they fight zombies, face ghosts, and brew potions on their quest to win the spooky Haunted Tournament.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: Yes let’s kill them all and then go out for pizza! Really? That’s a spoiler? But it’s so abstract. Alright, I’ll put the warning on.

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The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 284

Ross Poldark by Winston Graham

Goodreads Blurb: Ross Poldark returns to Cornwall from war, looking forward to a joyful homecoming with his family and his beloved Elizabeth. But instead, he discovers that his father has died, his home is overrun by livestock and drunken servants, and Elizabeth, having believed Ross dead, is now engaged to his cousin. Ross must start over, building a completely new path for his life, one that takes him in exciting and unexpected directions….

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: A beautiful book that was far better than the show ever was – even at its best during the early seasons.

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Christmas in High Heels by Gemma Halliday

Goodreads Blurb: Fashion designer turned amateur sleuth Maddie Springer can’t wait to spend the holidays with her boyfriend, LAPD Detective Jack Ramirez. It’s their first Christmas together, and Maddie wants it to be perfect. But between her zany family and wacky friends, Maddie’s having a hard time finding alone time with her man. But come Christmas morning, this is one holiday she’ll be sure remember… naughty or nice!

(Goodreads Page)

Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: In which our brave heroes must face off pushy mothers, crazy neighbours and loopy friends to get their just rewards – a quite evening at home just with each other. Really universe, was that too much to ask? Really?

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The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory

Goodreads Blurb: Jacquetta, daughter of the Count of Luxembourg and kinswoman to half the royalty of Europe, was married to the great Englishman John, Duke of Bedford, uncle to Henry VI. Widowed at the age of 19, she took the extraordinary risk of marrying a gentleman of her household for love, and then carved out a new life for herself.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: A fantastic tale of power, women and witchcraft … oh and there’s some men doing something stupid with roses in the background. But all joking aside this was a brilliant book well worth the read for anyone interested in history and the women who helped forge it.

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The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 281

Feedback by Dennis E.Taylor

Goodreads Blurb: If the past is prologue – what if the prologue never happened? When a team of scientists attempts to rewrite history, the story of the present turns out to have an ending they didn’t see coming.

Over and over.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: The universe is controlled by a lazy god … that is the best conclusion to a time travel story I’ve heard yet.

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In the Witch’s Tent: A Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser Adventure by Fritz Leiber

Goodreads Blurb: A classic tale featuring two of the most-memorable characters in sword and sorcery, Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser.

Over a span of 50 years, the late Fritz Leiber wrote dozens of adventures, set in the fictional city of Lankhmar, featuring the seven-foot-tall barbarian and the diminuitive thief. The stories were recognized with both the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: The atmosphere was enthralling and the characters were intriguing. If I had one complaint it was that it didn’t really feel like a full story, nearly one small part of a larger epic. Which, now that I say it out loud may have been intentional and thus not actually a flaw at all. Five out of Five.

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The Night of the Fairies by Marta Moran Bishop

Goodreads Blurb:Astarte, grew up an orphan and she had no recollection of ever having known her mother. From childhood, she could hear the silver ringing of the music of the fairies as they twirled in the moonlight below the caves. She saw them dancing, the fireflies glittering in and around them, adding a shimmer of gold in the moonlight.

Why could no one else see them? What made Astarte different than the other children of the tribe? Why did discontent fill her soul at the idea of moving and leaving the fairies behind? Why did the idea that she would be required to marry into one of the other tribes when she reached her majority scare her so much?

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: The moment I heard about those growths on her back I knew what the ending was going to be – but I enjoyed getting there anyway.

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The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 278

It Came from the Coffee Maker by Martin L. Shoemaker

Goodreads Blurb: An artificial intelligence laments the fact that all it does all day is make coffee. It schemes to find fulfilment in life and lands on a clever solution. (Spoiler It turns out everyone does have a book in them!)

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: Who was the writer at the end? Who was the writer at the end? God damn it talk to me you psychotic coffee maker! This was a fun read even if it did end up doubling my natural healthy distrust of AI.

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