Dragondrums

I just discovered one of Anne McCaffrey's old books, Dragondrums. It was published in 1979. I don't know how I missed it.  I've been a devoted fan of her books for years.

 Piemur, a talented singer in the Harper's Hall, is about to perform a leading part in a special program when his voice cracks as most young men's voices do at a certain age. He is devastated, frustrated and looking for something to do. A natural at getting into trouble, Piemur manages to find a special prize he wants very much. Once he has it, he must protect it at all costs.

I thoroughly enjoyed Dragondrums.  It is a short read, only 139 pages and, for me, a page turner. You can still get if from Amazon.

Anna's Healing

I have just finished reading Anna's Healing by Vannetta Chapman
and can recommend it to anyone interested in an inspiring novel that strengthens their own Christian faith. Anna is a young Amish woman who isn't interested in the traditional Amish roll of marriage. Restless for something new, she moves to an Oklahoma Amish farming community and lives with her aunt and uncle and a wise grandmother.


An accident leaves Anna crippled. The accident changes not only Anna's life but the lives of everyone in the family as well as that of a young Amish man with a strong urge to travel across country.

I first read about Anna's Healing and the author Vannetta Chapman on James Callan's blog http://www.jamesrcallan.com/blog/  Ms. Chapman shares several interesting facts about her writing and her latest novel Anna's Healing.   I found the novel a great read.