Rite of Fancy Book Recommendations & Reviews

  A short summary of Odin: Alex Mason searches for a missing secret agent in Manilla. My favorite quote from the book: "The baggage we take with us to the grave is the same baggage our parents hand us just after we are born." Questions to ponder while reading: Do you know what your government is up to? Are you afraid of China's influence? My review of the book: Fast and fun little thriller. Several twists and turns. It's a little bit over the top, but this kind of book should be, right? ****** ********************************* 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 short summary of The Unexpected Evolution of Language: Where the words we love to misuse and the story behind their definitions. My favorite quote from the book: "English is the mutt, the Heinz 57, the bastard child of every language that came before it." Questions to ponder while reading: Did you realize how close Old English was to Latin? Which do you prefer to study, etymology or entomology? My review of the book: A whole lot of nerdy word fun in a book. A great bit of word history. A great reminder to use the appropriate definition for the appropriate time period. ****** ********************************* 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 #TaketheBac...

  A short summary of The Decline and Fall of Practically Everybody: The whys behind the nosedives of history's biggest whos. My favorite quote from the book: "Maybe the cavemen knew best." Questions to ponder while reading the book: What would you make with an old statue? Who was the first Euro child born in North America? My review of the book: The funnest history book EVER. It should be used in schools. Well-researched, easy to read, and completely enlightening. ****** ********************************* 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 Life of St. Monica: A biography of St. Augustine's Mother. My favorite quote from St. Monica: "Nothing is far from God." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you have patience with your children? How closely do you adhere to your faith? My review of Life of St. Monica: A great look into the mother of a great saint. A short quick biography. Very intertwined with the life and history of St. Augustine. ****** ********************************* 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 When We Were Gods: The life and lovers of Cleopatra. My favorite quote from the book: "Nothing was ever lost by generosity." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you believe in power? Do you believe in justice? My review of When We Were Gods: A fun read about Cleopatra. A great look into the "whys." I'm still not sure I would have made the choices she did. ****** ********************************* 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 Diary of an American Exorcist: Tales of demon fighting and the effect on the people possessed. My favorite Stephen J. Rossetti Quote from the book: God is never outdone in generosity. Questions to ponder while reading the book: Do you have inner peace? Are you alone? My review of Diary of an American Exorcist: Much to think about. Much to pray about. Much to fight against. ****** ********************************* 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 Tiny Blunders Big Disasters: Telling the tale of the little things that snowballed. My favorite Jared Knott quote from the book: "It is much easier to do the right thing when you have no other choice." Questions to ponder while reading the book: Have you ever wondered how the world could have been different? Do you believe in fate? My review of Tiny Blunders Big Disasters: A fun read about the would haves/could haves/should haves. Well researched and entertaining. .....you just never know how much different things could have been. ****** ********************************* 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...