Welcome to my lil’ world, filled with alchemy, Roman mythology, and children’s literature. 
The Castle of Crossed Destinies by Italo Calvino
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Really fascinating read. Helped me in getting more of a grasp of the alchemical world, though I will admit I’m still floundering a bit. I enjoyed the narrative style and the succession of stories. I was fascinated with the process of everyone telling their story with the same deck of tarot cards and seeing that real interconnection of all our experiences.
Metamorphoses by Ovid
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Books 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 were assigned for my Greek and Roman Traditions class. I guess I “cheated” a bit by downloading the audio book, but it was the only way I could squeeze it in with all my other readings. I was actually really pleased with the narrator and thought he really brought these myths to life. It was a fun read! Such rich myths in here. Also a chance for me to start trying to remember the names of Roman gods versus the Greek gods. Good mythic fun! Well, except for the occasional death and dismemberment.
The Paper Bag Princess by Robert N. Munsch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Short, fun picture book about an independent, self-reliant, awesome young princess!!
Balloons over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade by Melissa Sweet
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Beautiful new picture book on the history of the Thanksgiving parade! I learned a lot. Great family fun! And wonderful illustrations.
