The Last Battle

My Rating: ★★★★★

Method of Reading: 
Dates of Reading: May 28, 2015-May 29, 2015
Author: C.S. Lewis
Publication Year: 1956
Recommended to: No need to repeat this one....
Quotes:
"In our world too, a Stable once had something inside it that was bigger than our whole world" (744).
"The inside is larger than the outside" (765).
"...it was only the beginning of the real story" (767).
Movie: Someday...?

Wikipedia Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Battle
Link: https://www.cslewis.com/us/books/hardcover/the-last-battle/9780060234935

My View: An epic ending. I don't even mind the bump I got from being bludgeoned with a blunt allegory.

Always,
Your Bibliomaniac

Bibliography:
Lewis, C.S. The Silver Chair. 2001. The Chronicles of Narnia. New York: HarperCollins, n.d. 664-767. Print.

The Silver Chair

My Rating: ★★★★★

Method of Reading: Target's seven-book paperback.
Dates of Reading: May 20, 2015-May 28, 2015
Author: C.S. Lewis
Publication Year: 1953
Recommended to: The same people as always.
Quotes:
Movie: Coming soon.

Wikipedia Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silver_Chair
Link: https://www.cslewis.com/us/books/hardcover/the-silver-chair/9780060234959

My View: Another lovely installment. So engaging, Jill and Eustace are my favorite team yet.

Always,
Your Bibliomaniac

Bibliography:
Lewis, C.S. The Silver Chair. 2001. The Chronicles of Narnia. New York: HarperCollins, n.d. 542-663. Print.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

My Rating: ★★★★★

Method of Reading: Target's seven-book paperback.
Dates of Reading: January 10, 2015-May 20, 2015
Author: C.S. Lewis
Publication Year: 1952
Recommended to: Readers of the other books.
Quotes:
"'Why!' cried Lord Rhoop. 'You have destroyed it!'
   'I don't think it was us,' said Lucy" (512).
"I am the great Bridge Builder" (541).
Movie: Yes, but I haven't seen it nor do I remember it being advertised.

Wikipedia Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Voyage_of_the_Dawn_Treader
Link: https://www.cslewis.com/us/books/hardcover/the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader/9780060234867

My View: This is likely my favorite Narnia book yet. I've been amazed at how quickly Lewis's stories read, but this one's "checkpoints" at various islands made it move even faster than usual.

Always,
Your Bibliomaniac

Bibliography:

Lewis, C.S. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. 2001. The Chronicles of Narnia. New York: HarperCollins, n.d. 419-541. Print.

A Dog's Life

My Rating: ★★★★★

Method of Reading: Paperback given to me for my birthday.
Dates of Reading: May 5, 2015-May 6, 2015.
Author: Peter Mayle
Publication Year: 1995
Recommended to: Anyone who loves funny books. Specifically, if you loved Catch-22 but weren't a huge fan of its cynicism, this is the read for you. Also, those who like dog books but want to avoid inevitable doggy death... pick it up.
Quotes: So many good ones.
Movie: Nope.

Wikipedia Link: N/A
Link: http://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Life-Peter-Mayle/dp/0679762671/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1431667899&sr=1-2&keywords=a+dog%27s+life

My View: Super funny, very endearing. Heartwarming and unique. The sympathy Mayle displays for his canine companion is admirable not only humanely, but also in the skill it helps him to exhibit as a writer. Few others have put themselves in the shoes (or collar) of such a very different creature and created such a likable, believable, fully fleshed character. Few can be this connected even with human characters, let alone dogs.

Always,
Your Bibliomaniac


Bibliography:
Mayle, Peter. A Dog's Life. New York: Knopf, 1995. Print.