Dracula's Brood edited by Richard Dalby, 348 pages

A collection of neglected vampire classics from the Victorian era. Very creepy and dark.

Uprooted by Naomi Novik, 438 pages

One of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time. A magical forest that devours the surrounding area, a wizard that takes a young maid tribute once a decade and the young girl determined to save the her friend.

Dead Boy by Laurel Gale, 247 pages

What's a young boy to do, when he's pretty much confined to his house with no friends, because he's dead? This was a really good read, I'm hoping the author continues on with the story in another book.

Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George, 322 pages

The final book in the Dancing Princess series. It's been a fun trilogy, filled with lots of fairy tale references.

Hand Drawn Jokes for Smart Attractive People by Matthew Diffee, 241 pages

One of the funniest cartoon collections I've seen in a long time. I was guffawing out loud at times.

Grimm's Last Fairy Tale by Haydn Middleton, 249 pages

I love the Grimm fairy tales, especially the history and darkness behind them. So I was excited to pick up this fictional look at the life of Jacob Grimm. But this was kind of convoluted, jumping between time periods in his life and never really seemed to gel into an enjoyable read.

The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell, 311 pages

A very dark book featuring 2 sisters who must figure out a way to survive in Glasgow, Scotland, without attracting the attention of the authorities after their abusive and neglectful parents die. This was a very heart-wrenching read at times.

The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith, 213 pages

I've been a fan of this series since the very first book. I've even seen all the episodes of the way too short tv series. Many times once a book series hits 16 books, it feels played out or just not enjoyable. But these books prove the exception. The characters continue to grow and develop, and I really like how their interactions have stayed true to who they are and how long they've known each other. This has to be one of my favorite books so far because of one particular scene. Precious Ramotswe has always described herself as a "traditionally built" lady, but she uses that traditional build to subdue a angry woman by sitting on her. I was so glad that I wasn't reading the book in a public setting because I was laughing during that whole scene. I have come to consider the characters family and hope that author continues with many more outstanding books.

Garfield Food For Thought by Jim Davis, 128 pages

A nice way to relax before bedtime.

I Had a Frightmare! by Bill Keane, 128 pages

Reminds me of when my kids were small.

Garfield By the Pound by Jim Davis, 128 pages

Doesn't matter if they were wrote 10 years ago or last year, still funny.

Garfield Sits Around the House by Jim Davis, 128 pages

I'm getting closer to finishing up the big box of books I bought for Renee, lol.

The Awesome by Eva Darrows, 246 pages

This was an extremely fun read. Imagine not only being a 17-year-old who feels like she doesn't fit but also being a monster hunter. Maggie has to deal with all that baggage and more, especially when she needs to lose her virginity before she can start hunting vampires. What's a girl to do?

The Scottie Barked At Midnight by Kaitlyn Dunnett, 278 pages

Another slightly Scottish themed murder mystery set in Maine. A reality talent show competition ends up with Liss MacCrimmon competing with a pair of dancing Scotties after their owner dies. Liss must try to figure out if it was murder, and if so, who's the guilty party. Hopefully Liss can nose out the truth or she may dance her way to death.

Big Nate Say Good-bye to Dork City by Lincoln Peirce, 222 pages

I love the Big Nate books but I've reached a point in my life that when I finish one, I'm reminded how grateful I am

that I don't have teenage boys.

Garfield Weighs In by Jim Davis, 128 pages

More Garfield comics.

Garfield Rolls On by Jim Davis, 128 pages

Another fun Garfield collection.

Garfield's Jolly Holiday 3-Pack by Jim Davis, 128 pages

3 Holidays for the price of one, lol.

Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George, 266 pages

A sequel to this author's great retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses story. This one is a take on Cinderella. I can't wait to read the next one in the series.

97 Orchard, An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement by Jane Ziegelman, 253 pages

A look at the dishes immigrants brought into the American kitchen as seen through 5 families that lived at an address in New York City over the years. I would have liked more family history but this was still a really interesting look at how food tastes have changed over the years, especially as immigrants came into the country.