The Reader Club Book Reviews Randal Murphey

If you are a fan of classic or dark fantasy, this is the book for you. Shiloh by Helena Sorensen. Forget about the fact that this is a YA book and a great one at that, this is a book that can be read and enjoyed even in adulthood. Forget about the fact that this is a Christian author, the book can be read and enjoyed by non-Christians. Most of all, I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series.

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Oh, we're fully into Young Adult with today's episode. We're back in fantasy and diving into a sad and cruel tale through Holly Black's The Cruel Prince. It's a captivating book but caution to my listeners, this book has themes for much older readers than the books I've reviewed so far. If a YA version Game of Thrones sounds like a book for you, give this episode a listen!

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Taking your favorite stories from your youth and putting a dark twist on them? Yes, please. This review is about the first book in a series of Twisted Tales from Disney’s beloved animated films. A Whole New World, about Aladdin if Jafar got the Lamp first. It is making the stories for older audiences, but it’s still toned down and friendly enough to casually enjoy for a few hours. It’s the company of an old friend who has fallen on hard times. It is the Job of Disney stories. And… It is rather good.

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Jennifer Jahn Guest hosts today bringing us a younger children's book review with an excellent kingdom-minded theme! Enjoy the show! For her written review click here.



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Today I'm reviewing an epic hero's journey type book, The Pennymores by Eric Koester, (amazon affiliate link to support the podcast) which I hope is the first book in a series. Take a listen!


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Today's episode features a wonderful book called Pages & Co. The Bookwanderers, which is a book about, well, books and a bookstore. And a hint of magical realism. Take a listen and use the affiliate link above which helps support the show.


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