Book Review: Wolves at the Polder by Gertom de Beer and Tim de Beer

 

Note: The title of this book has been translated into English by me for the reading comprehension of this blog's viewers as the book itself isn't available in English (yet). The original title reads Wolven in de polder.

I read a lot of xenofiction on here, particularly about wolves. But I rarely read (wolf) xenofiction that's actually written in my native language, Dutch. I mean, I've read my fair share of Dutch xenofiction translations, but one that is natively written by Dutch people in the Dutch language is rare, especially for a teen/YA audience. 

So here's a book based on a fun concept: What if wolves were to return to the Netherlands in the 21st century after being wiped out here? Note that wolves did indeed return to here from Germany after 150+ years of absence while this book was being written, in 2019. Spoilers ahead.

Book Review: Great Bear Lake by Erin Hunter (Seekers #2)

 

Looks like I'm finally back to reviewing more of Seekers. I do hope to review all Erin Hunter books (not counting graphic novels and guide books) in the future, so I gotta get through both Seekers arcs for that as well. Spoilers ahead!

Book Review: The Green Fire by Eva Raaff (The Taragon Trilogy #1)

 

Note: The title of this book has been translated into English by me for the reading comprehension of this blog's viewers as the book itself isn't available in English (yet). The original title reads De Taragon Trilogie #1: Het groene vuur.

I actually read the entire Taragon Trilogy once before, back when I was in high school. So obviously it's been a long time. I don't read much in Dutch, but with me now finally having a library subscription again I can change that. I'll still be writing my reviews in English, as per usual. More Dutch people speak English than English people speak Dutch, after all. Spoilers ahead.

Book Review: Wild Boars by Geert Groot Bruinderink and Jasja Dekker

 

 Note: The title of this book has been translated into English by me for the reading comprehension of this blog's viewers as the book itself isn't available in English (yet). The original title reads Wilde zwijnen.

Wild boars are actually one of my favorite animals, though I know I don't talk about them much. So let's have a look at this non-fiction about them.

Book Review: Endless Forms by Seirian Sumner

I know I don't post about them much, mostly just about thylacines and wolves, but I actually really like bugs and spiders. Particularly wasps just really spark my fancy. I know most people hate them and think they're nothing but nuisances, but they're nonetheless an important part of our ecosystems. So let's review a non-fiction book about these little guys.

Book Review: The Re-Origin of Species by Torill Kornfeldt

 

 

 

 A non-fiction about the concept of cloning extinct animals back into existence. Let's dive in!

Book Review: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien (The Lord of the Rings #3)

 

About time I finished reviewing this trilogy! Spoilers ahead.

Book Review: Eighteen Moons by Elana A. Mugdan

 

Apparently I'm reading this in the wrong order, as this one is supposed to be read before book four of the Shadow War Saga by the same author. I personally try to read supplemental material after the fact for other series unless needed, but I missed the memo that this book is meant to be read in-between main series books. Ah well. Spoilers ahead!

Book Review: The Art of Patience by Sylvain Tesson

 

Let's take a look at this non-fiction book about snow leopards!

Book Review: Beren and Lúthien by J.R.R. Tolkien

 

Yet another dive into the realm created by Tolkien. Spoilers ahead!

Book Review: A Lion Called Christian by Anthony Bourke and John Rendall

 

 

Remember when the video of an adolescent lion "hugging" two men went viral in like 2008? Well, this is the entire backstory as written by the them.