The Princess and the Penis - RJ Silver

Ok...so I know what you are thinking. It isn't as smutty or obscene as it sounds. This is a quick short story that is quite humorous. A retake on a common type of fairy tale. It was cute, I liked it, definately unrefined but I don't think the author was going for refined. He writes a humor blog and this story was offered free on Kindle. It is now offered as part of a 3 in one book of short stories available only in digital format for $2.99.  There are no reviews on Amazon and I can only imagine that it is because everyone  was afraid they might seem daft if they were to be the first to review such a racy sounding title. Rest assured, it isn't terribly racy or vulgar... just kind of funny and it was free. It was a departure from what I typically enjoy and that is always an adventure...sometimes it works out...sometimes not. But as most of you know I say often "life is too short to read a book I don't like - there are lots of good books out there and so little time." This is not a keep on your shelf forever and reminisce about story... but a quick bus ride read. :) You can check it out here if you are interested. http://www.amazon.com/The-RJ-Silver-3-Pak-ebook/dp/B006K5RR8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324312448&sr=8-1

Miss. Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs

Slipstream speculative fiction is maybe what I would classify this book as....  1 part fantasy, 1 part science fiction, 1 part historical fiction, 1 part adventure and 1 part graphic novel....a great literary escape!

This novel is the fantastical journey of Jacob whose grandfather has told him stories of children who have extraordinary capabilities and of the grave danger that may envelop him. After Jacob witnesses the horrific death of his grandfather, a mysterious letter leads Jacob on a journey that will lead him to question what it means to be a family and where his loyalties should be. Travel through time and enjoy this peculiar story too! I was left wishing there was more and that I could journey further with the characters.

Well written, intriguing pictures, and not at all what I expected. It was an eccentric ride! I hope you enjoy it too!

Note: I did read this on my Kindle and I thoguht the vintage photographs (which are real photographs I should mention) did indeed show up just fine as well as a few of the handwritten notes...)

Link to the book on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Peregrines-Home-Peculiar-Children/dp/1594744769/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324252395&sr=8-1