On the other hand, it’s safe to say I completely missed my “Twilight” era—I probably would have liked it more when I was in high school—but I’m finishing the series because that’s how I roll.

But I also really enjoyed Annabel Monaghan’s writing style and settings. Kate Pearsall’s mysteries incorporated rural Appalachian mythical creatures, which was interesting, and the T. Kingfisher was a retelling of Snow White with a twisting plot and strong, frank voice.

No. It's enough to have just a general idea of Huck Finn. James stands on its own.

New year. Time to meet that insurance deductible again.