Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

  A short summary of The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Fairy tales for the wizards among us. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "To hurt is as human as to breathe." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you help others? Could you provide proof of your pain? My review of the book: I love J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Universe. It is such a fun place. A must-read for all Harry Potter Fans. The tales are pretty deep. ****** ********************************* 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 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Newt searches Paris for Credence, meets Nagini, and discovers Grindelwald's nefarious plans. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "The disapproval of cowards in praise to the brave." Questions to ponder while reading: Is it ever ok to do the wrong thing for the right reasons? Have you ever done something you regret? My review of the book: Another great story by the great J.K. Rowling. A fun, thrilling read.  Ties up several of the loose ends in other books. ****** ********************************* 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 co...

  A short summary about the play Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: A frantic New York search for magic creatures and creations. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the play: " People are easiest to read when they're hurting." Questions I pondered while reading Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Who wouldn't love a baker? It's okay to want a suitcase like that right? My Thoughts about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: I love the Rowling world. I want my own bowtruckle. Betrayal after cocoa is bad form. ****** ********************************* 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 m...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Winning the war between good and evil with huge sacrifices. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "We are all human, aren't we? Every human life is worth the same and worth saving." Questions I pondered while reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Why is torture used when it is clearly ineffective? Could you sacrifice yourself for the right reasons? My thoughts about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: End of an era, and I feel pretty good about it. Good friends are an amazing asset. Thank you, J.K. for the story. ****** ********************************* 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 ca...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince: A Riddle's life and the end of a legend. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more." Questions I pondered while reading Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince: Is it possible to play both sides of the fence? Is it cheating to use all of the tools available? My review of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: This book contained a plot twist that almost derailed the entire Hogwarts Express. I very nearly hated J.K. for it. I couldn't wait for the next 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 g...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: A Hogwarts rebellion against the Ministry of Magic. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "Things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Is it okay to break the rules if the rules are dumb? Is it possible to change an administration without a rebellion? My review of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: I don't know why I attempt to do other things when I start a Harry Potter series (re)read. Can't put it down. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. ****** ********************************* 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.takethebackroad...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Adolescence and an "amazing" (pun intended) finish that brings the past to life. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "Time will not slow down when something unpleasant lies ahead." Questions I pondered while reading the book: Why do we always assume the worst of people? Is competition healthy? My review of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: A page-turner. A tear-jerker. A cause initiator. ****** ********************************* 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 an...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: A prison break and canine adventures, packaged with soul-sucking consequences. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "We've all got both light and dark inside of us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are." Questions I pondered while reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: How would I have handled that betrayal? What would I do with a do-over? My thoughts about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: There are so many people I want to blow up. I would even use a time-turner to do it. And I would take my Patronus with me. ****** ********************************* 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.ever...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: An elfish s-s-s-secret at Hogwarts. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain." Questions I pondered while reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Has racism ever been productive? Does bragging always look so ridiculous? My review of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Good lessons about hatred. Snakes are bad. Lockhart is a twit. ****** ********************************* 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 c...

A short summary of the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: A cursed boy learned to play Quidditch and wizardry between bouts of bullying and dark magic. My favorite J.K. Rowling quote from the book: "Draco Doriens Nunquam Titillandus" (never tickle a sleeping dragon) Questions I pondered while reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Can friends replace a family? Do hardships create morals? My thoughts about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: The book that launched 1,000 broomsticks. A must-read. Yay! Magic! ****** ********************************* 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 Lik...