The Bookshelf Scavenger Hunt Book Tag!

I have seen this floating around and thought it would be fun to do! I have a LOT of books but finding some to fit these questions was actually quite difficult! 

1. Find an author’s name or title with a Z in it.

Blood ties by Sophie McKenzie.

The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick Book Review

Book Title: The Library of Lost and Found

Author: Phaedra Patrick

My Rating: 4*

Publisher: HQ

Publication Date: March 26^th 2019

Genre(s): Fiction, Mystery, Book about books

Pages: 371

Format Read: Paperback

Goodreads: Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people- though not for lack of trying. She keeps careful lists of how to help others in her superhero-themed notebook. And yet, sometimes it feels like she's invisible. All of that changes when a book of fairy tales arrives on her doorstep. Inside, Martha finds a dedication written to her by her best friend--her grandmother Zelda- who died under mysterious circumstances years earlier. When Martha discovers a clue within the book that her grandmother may still be alive, she becomes determined to discover the truth. As she delves deeper into Zelda's past, she unwittingly reveals a family secret that will change her life forever. Filled with Phaedra Patrick's signature charm and vivid characters, The Library of Lost and Found is a heart-warming and poignant tale of how one woman must take control of her destiny to write her own happy ending.

This is a lovely and uplifting book that highlights the magic of books and storytelling for people of all ages. Whether you’re a child, an adult or a great grandmother, stories bring everyone together in a world full of wonder and escapism from reality. It’s always nice to read a book about books and see how books affect people’s lives in all sorts of ways and it makes my love for books even greater if that’s possible.

Circe by Madeline Miller Book Review

Book Title: Circe

Author: Madeline Miller

My Rating: 4.5*

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Publication Date: 10/04/18

Genre(s): Mythology, Fantasy

Pages: 333

Format Read: Paperback

Goodreads: In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe has neither the look nor the voice of divinity, and is scorned and rejected by her kin. Increasingly isolated, she turns to mortals for companionship, leading her to discover a power forbidden to the gods: witchcraft.

When love drives Circe to cast a dark spell, wrathful Zeus banishes her to the remote island of Aiaia. There she learns to harness her occult craft, drawing strength from nature. But she will not always be alone; many are destined to pass through Circe's place of exile, entwining their fates with hers. The messenger god, Hermes. The craftsman, Daedalus. A ship bearing a golden fleece. And wily Odysseus, on his epic voyage home.

There is danger for a solitary woman in this world, and Circe's independence draws the wrath of men and gods alike. To protect what she holds dear, Circe must decide whether she belongs with the deities she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love.