Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

When I bought this book I knew nothing about it except that Lin-Manuel Miranda was making it into a film.  I know, a silly reason to buy a book but then I was also very intrigued with the title!  I started reading and within a short time, I was grabbing my pencil to underline sentences … Continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz

Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair

Christopher Bair has written a series of books about a High School Witch who manages the magic in her High School.  Mariko Takashi, the witch, and her sidekick, Alvaro Jameson, work together as detectives to solve supernatural mysteries.  They have not known each other very long and so their relationship is evolving. They are both … Continue reading Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Living Dinosaur by Christopher Bair