Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

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!

A short summary of The Wager: The mutiny, murder, and mayhem of the Wager's final voyage. My favorite David Grann quote from the book: "Empires preserve their power with the stories that they tell, but just as critical are the stories they don't - the dark silences they impose, the pages they tear out." Questions to ponder while reading: When do you just quit? Did you know scurvy could do that? My review: Amazing real-life story. I was on the edge of my seat! Fans of The Endurance will love this book. ****** ********************************* 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...

A short summary of The Listeners: WWII enemy diplomats lodge in West Virginian luxury. At least until the waters turn. My favorite Maggie Stiefvater quote from the book: "A prison's not defined by the beauty of the gates." Questions to ponder while reading: What is wealth? What is luxury? My review: A new take on a WWII story. Rich in description. Great thoughts on wealth and luxury.   ****** ********************************* 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 Ghostwriter: A ghostwriter writes her father's nightmarish tale of murder. My favorite Julie Child quote from the book: "The truth lies in people's actions, their unguarded moments, not in the lies they tell." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your family have a secret? Do you like your parents? My review: Absolutely fantastic! A thriller to the end! Couldn't put it down! ****** ********************************* 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 Names: All the lives a name brings. My favorite Florence Knapp quote: "...maybe freedom is just about choosing the life you want." Questions to ponder while reading: Does your name have meaning? What path has your life taken? My review: OMG! Amazing Story! We need better services for battered women. ****** ********************************* 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 God of the Woods: The mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Van Laar children. My favorite Liz Moore quote from the book: "We can do as we please, if we only learn not to care so much about what people think."   Questions to ponder while reading: Is a lie ever acceptable? Are the wealthy above the law? My review: Slow moving, slow burning. You'll be pretty angry at privilege. I just couldn't believe how it ended. ****** ********************************* 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...

  A short summary of Broken Country: An unfinished love story turns tragic. My favorite Clare Leslie Hall quote from the book: "Lives should be measured in intensity." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you regret the one who got away? Is infidelity ever acceptable? My review: The thrill of a murder mystery! The heartbreak of a love triangle! I just couldn't put it down! ****** ********************************* 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 Remarkably Bright Creatures: Tova and Marcellus, an elderly friendship. My favorite Shelby Van Pelt quote from the book: "My death is imminent. But I'm not dead yet." Questions to ponder while reading: What makes a friend? Do you live? My review: Sweetest book ever! Will make you laugh and cry! I want to meet a snarky octopus! ****** ********************************* 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 Moonflower Murders: A publisher jumps back into a deceased author's story. My favorite Anthony Horowitz quote from the book: "The greatest evil occurs when people, no matter their aims or their motives, become utterly convinced that they are right." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you get bored easily? Do you like a good mystery? My review of the book: So much fun! Loved the twists and turns! Didn't expect the ending! ****** ********************************* 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 coff...

  A short summary of If Cats Disappeared From the World: You can live forever if you get rid of..... My favorite Genki Kawamura quote from the book: "I wonder why people always expect things from others that they themselves can't or won't do." Questions to ponder while reading: What would you give up first? What wouldn't you give up at all? My review: A fun look at the costs of immortality. Surprisingly philosophical. There is no way I would give up my cat (or my dog, for that matter.) ****** ********************************* 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 a...

A short summary of All About Love: What love really is. My favorite Bell Hooks quote from the book: "Attention is an important resource." Questions to ponder while reading: Can love transform? Is love significant? My review: A beautiful look at the meaning of love. I agree. Love is a verb. Very spiritual. ****** ********************************* 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 Path of Daggers: The queen of Andor returns, a Seachan stalemate, and a promise from a prophet. My favorite Robert Jordan quote from the book: "Sometimes six and six make a dozen, and sometimes they make a mess." Questions to ponder while reading: Are you ruled by ego? Have you ever lost something important? My review: Book 8 of 14! So many threads... I'm beginning to wish I had taken notes. ****** ********************************* 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 Reckless Way of Love: The personal prose of an altruistic convert. My favorite Dorothy Day quote from the book: "To keep regretting what was is to deny God's grace." Questions to ponder while reading: Where have you found God? Where have you found grace? My Review: Wonderful vignettes. Thought-provoking stories. A great book about finding God in the everyday and mundane. ****** ********************************* 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!