Ty’s Travels

Good Book

This novel introduced the reader to the gruesome and brutal world of the Hunger Games. It focuses on the dynamics of the Capitol immediately following a devastating civil war, where the leaders decide to punish the rebellious districts by demanding female and male tributes in a manner reminiscent of the ancient Greek Theseus myths. What is most fascinating in this novel is the origin story of the series most sadistic villain: Coriolanus Snow. As I read, it surprised me how much Collins can make the reader understand his overarching ambition, his continual fear of losing status and his single minded determination to regain the wealth and prestige his family enjoyed before the predations of the war. As Corio continually reminds himself: "snow always lands on top" no matter what. His dynamic with Lucy Gray is simultaneously repellent and intriguing. He is attracted to her free spirit even as he considers himself her superior in every way. This is a must read novel to understand the origins of the Hunger Games universe.

This is a fun summer read... for most of the book. Garcia is a pro at crafting, devious female characters that the reader loves to hate. In this mystery, we are introduced to Faith, a weather girl, with a devoted fan club worthy of a rock star. From the outside and too her fans, Faith is the perfect celebrity. To her coworkers she is a loathsome diva. Slowly, the reader unearths her true personality. What I enjoyed most was the glimpses into newsroom dynamics which from the outside appear so glamorous but for those working in the industry can be quite a grind. This is a genuinely enjoyable, easy summer read, perfect for curling up on a veranda and sipping a cool lemonade. I did not fully enjoy the ending or some of the characters decisions, but it was still a worthwhile ride.

One could argue that this doesn't count as reading. "There's no words Ollie", you might say. "This is the comic book equivalent of a picture book", one might taunt. I'll have you know that It's Jeff Meets Daredevil doesn't need words to tell it's beautiful and thought provoking story. The beautiful crafted one-shot featuring Jeff The Landshark as it's main character is an emotional rollercoaster filled with action and suspense.

A heart- warming story of pet- ownership and trusting in others

It was great!

Danny loved Dinosaur so he went to the mesuem and founf one and took him to play with the children.

It was good! I like the rhyming words.

A truly inventive story about living with robots, this tells the story of a boy Whose mother is a genius inventor. But he gets worried when she sends a robot to school with him. The story is a heart- warming novel