Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

A short summary of Heart of Darkness: Kurtz's tale of cruelty. My favorite Joseph Conrad quote from the book: "It was written I should be loyal to the nightmare of my choice." Questions to ponder while reading: What is a savage? What would you do for power? My review: An important story about important things. Hard to swallow actions. Are savages really the savage? ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Tonitown, Arkansas.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of The Humans: An alien's review of Earth and Humanity. My favorite Matt Haig quote from the book: "A paradox: The things you don't need to live - books, art, cinema, wine and so on - are the things you need to live." Questions to ponder while reading: Who is your favorite poet? What does it mean to be human? My review: Why are aliens so smug? Very satisfying read. Beautiful book on human nature. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Tonitown, Arkansas.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of the book Heartwood: A Maine game warden searches for the AT's lost sparrow. My favorite quote from the book: "But the nonbeliever is in a bind, because without God, who forgives?" Questions to ponder while reading: Have you ever considered a through hike? Do you believe in conspiracy theories? My review: Amazing story! I was on the edge of my seat! Girl Power Galore! ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!  

A short summary of the book Winter's Heart: "The bowl brings about winter, the dragon's heart freezes, and Mat finally meets his match. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "We are all fools if we live long enough." Questions to ponder while reading: Book 9 of 14! Seriously, her hair is going to fall out! I expected a different outcome from the cleansing. Did you know? Robert Jordan served in Vietnam - check out his tribute at Everyday Patriot here: https://www.everydaypatriot.com/2023/12/a-soldiers-story-sergeant-james-oliver.html   ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? P...

A short summary of the book Millions of Little Threads: A computer interface leads to a lack of customer service. My favorite quote from Robert Pantano: "It's like we create the need for things we don't even need, just to eventually lose them."   Questions to ponder while reading: Do you love the latest tech? Would you consent to an implant? My review: Philosophical futuristic fiction. Proof that customer service will always be a challenge. I vote no on implantation. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop ...

  A short summary of the book Legends & Lattes Viv, the fighting orcess, pours herself into the life of a barista. My favorite Travis Baldree quote from the book: "Used to isn't the same as ought to." Questions to ponder while reading: Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Do you like pastry? My review: So much fun in a book! Quick, casual, coffee read. I have a hankering for a thimblet now. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!

A short summary of the book Piglet: The tale of the wedding croquembouche. My favorite quote from the book: "To have rules was to have awareness and she didn't have any desire to inspect what she "was doing."   Questions to ponder while reading: Do you strive for perfection? How do you handle stress? My review: A fun read full of fabulous food. I didn't know what I would have done either. I really want a croquembouche now. ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteoffancy.com  and US military biographies at  www.everydaypatriot.com Her online photography gallery can be found at  shop.takethebackroads.com #TaketheBackRoads Like my page? Please consider supporting my work by visiting my sponsors and  webshop  or buying me a cup of coffee!