#rinkitink in oz

[poppies-from-oz]

LAND OF OZ MASTERPOST

Now seems as good a time as any to remind everyone that all of the original fifteen Oz books are public domain and up for free online.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 

The Marvelous Land of Oz

Ozma of Oz

Dorothy & The Wizard in Oz

The Road to Oz

The Emerald City of Oz

The Patchwork Girl of Oz

Little Wizard Stories of Oz

Tik-Tok of Oz

The Scarecrow of Oz

Rinkitink in Oz

The Lost Princess of Oz

The Tin Woodman of Oz

The Magic of Oz

Glinda of Oz

Happy reading! 

#the wizard of oz #the wonderful wizard of oz #the marvelous land of oz #ozma of oz #dorothy and the wizard in oz #the road to oz #the emerald city of oz #the patchwork girl of oz #little wizard stories of oz #tik-tok of oz #the scarecrow of oz #rinkitink in oz #the lost princess of oz #the tin woodman of oz #the magic of oz #glinda of oz #dorothy gale #the scarecrow #the tin man #the cowardly lion #princess ozma #glinda the good

[postersbykeith]

#quotes #L Frank Baum #Rinkitink in Oz #never question the truth #wonders

[bookmaven]

The Oz Books by L. Frank Baum [2 of 3]

THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1910). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

THE PATCHWORK GIRL OF OZ by L. Frank Baum (Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1913) Illustrated by John R. Neill.

TIK-TOK OF OZ by L. Frank Baum (Chicago: Reilly & Britton: 1914) Illustrated by John R. Neill.

THE SCARECROW OF OZ by L. Frank Baum (Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1915) Illustrated by John R. Neill.

RINKITINK IN OZ by L. Frank Baum (Chicago: Reilly & Britton, 1916) Illustrated by John R. Neill.

#book blog #books #books books books #book cover #beautiful books #fantasy #wizard of oz #l. frank baum #john r. neill #book design

[the-blue-fairie]

Anti-black racism in the original Oz books

Someone recently made a post about Lyman Frank Baum (author of The Wizard of Oz)'s outright advocacy of genocide towards Native Americans in periodicals in 1890 and 1891, and I made additional comments about anti-blackness that crops up in the Oz books. I don't want to derail that other person's post, however, and want to add further details than what I commented there.

TRIGGER WARNING for examples of anti-black racism.

In The Patchwork Girl of Oz, the seventh book of the series published in 1913, we are introduced to "the Tottenhots," a tribe of racial stereotype characters whose name is a play on the racist term of "Hottentot" (which, incidentally, has an unfortunate usage in the 1939 MGM film). They appear for a chapter, harangue the main characters, then let them stay the night before they go on their journey. They are describes thusly: "Their skins were dusky and their hair stood straight up, like wires, and was brilliant scarlet in color. Their bodies were bare except for skins fastened around their waists and they wore bracelets on their ankles and wrists, and necklaces, and great pendant earrings."

And here are some illustrations by John R. Neill from that book:

The Tottenhots are mentioned in a later book, Rinkitink in Oz, when a prince who has been transformed into a goat is turned back into a human. He is turned into various other 'creatures' first, including a Tottenhot, which is described by the text as "a lower form of a man." Yikes.

(I have not read The Woggle-Bug Book, Baum's children's book from 1905, but I'm told there's racism in there, as well.)

Before someone starts breathing down my neck, I'm not saying this to "cancel" the series or to "apply modern standards to books written in the early 1900s," but I am discussing it because it is imperative we remember Baum's racism and the atmosphere of racism in which the books are written.

Modern fans of the series often racebend the characters, and I enjoy doing this as a particular "Fuck you" to Baum. I've commissioned art where I've specifically demanded Ozma be black. I love all the fanart that has been made of black Ozma and black Dorothy; and I value the notion of modern fans of the series tearing it from Baum's cold dead hands, BUT we also need to keep in mind the racism of the source.

#racism #wizard of oz #l frank baum #oz #oz books #l. frank baum

[profmorbius]

Posted a review of Oz #10: Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum on my blog. Read it here.

tl;dr – Can’t recommend it

#review

[fuzzysparrow]

Never question the truth of what you fail to understand, for the world is filled with wonders.

#Rinkitink in Oz #quote

[bindingsandspines]

Since my birthday just passed and I got the complete Oz collection, here’s a few pretty pictures of the books. They’re so lovely, each one containing 3 of the original books each, 15 stories in total. The covers are gorgeous.

#the wizard of oz #l frank baum #book #book aesthetic #books and libraries #book reccomendations #the wonderful wizard of oz #the marvelous land of oz #ozma of oz #dorothy and the wizard in oz #the road to oz #the emerald city of oz #the patchwork girl of oz #tik-tok of oz #the scarecrow of oz #rinkitink in oz #the lost princess of oz #the tin woodman #the magic of oz #glinda of oz #the royal book of oz #book cover #book series

[retropopcult]

Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum (first edition, 1916)

Illustrated by John R. Neill

#Rinkitink in Oz #L. Frank Baum #The Wizard of Oz #1916 #vintage book #Oz #Rinkitink #vintage #book #John R. neill #L Frank Baum

[thebeautifulbook]

THE EMERALD CITY OF OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

THE LAND OF OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

LITTLE DOROTHY AND TOTO OF OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

RINKITINK IN OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

THE ROAD TO OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

THE SCARECROW AND THE TIN WOODMAN OF OZ (Junior Edition) by L. Frank Baum. (Chicago: Rand McNally, 1939). Illustrated by John R. Neill.

#books #beautiful books #book blog #books books books #book cover #illustrated book #l. frank baum #oz #land of oz #the road to oz #the land of oz #tin woodman #princess ozma

[isfjmel-phleg]

I watched You’ve Got Mail with my mom and sisters this week and was struck, as I always am, by the books in the sets, especially the Oz books.

They show up a lot in this movie! Specifically editions by Books of Wonder, a New York bookstore/publisher specializing in children’s books and listed in the credits as among the many who donated books.

You can see them most prominently on the shelves nearest the door in The Shop around the Corner.

In addition to the books on the shelves, above them are the first several books in the series (plus Dorothy of Oz by Roger S. Baum) between Oz bookends, and a pile of six Oz mugs.

The books on shelves are primarily the Oz series, with a few of Baum’s non-Oz or Oz-adjacent fantasies, plus Oz continutations by other authors, as published by Books of Wonder or their imprint Emerald City Press. 

Top to bottom and left to right: Little Wizard Stories, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Patchwork Girl of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz, The Royal Book of Oz (Ruth Plumly Thompson), Rinkitink in Oz, The Scarecrow of Oz, Sky Island, The Sea Fairies, The Enchanted Island of Yew, Kabumpo in Oz(?) (Thompson), The Master Key, The Runaway in Oz (John R. Neill), The Wonder City of Oz (Neill), The Scalawagons of Oz (Neill), [one I couldn’t identify], Merry Go Round in Oz (Eloise Jarvis McGraw and Lauren McGraw Wagner), The Glass Cat of Oz (David Hulan), Queen Ann of Oz (Karyl Carlson and Eric Gjovaag), How the Wizard Came to Oz (Donald Abbott).

We never hear Kathleen mention Oz, but she seems to have a connection to it, judging from this prominent display and the ruby slippers ornament she hangs on the shop’s Christmas tree. Perhaps Oz represents the dreamy nostalgia her character is prone to.

When she visits Fox Books after losing her shop, she sits near a display that features some familiar looking titles (in the top left of the shot):

Ozma of Oz, The Road to Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, and maybe Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz (mostly hidden).

There’s a sense of continuity in seeing these books again. Even though Kathleen has lost her shop, the books that she loves are still available to readers, still ready to bring children joy.

And when she’s sick, the book on her bed that she’s clearly been reading recently, is The Scarecrow of Oz.

A source of comfort? I’m not sure what the choice of this particular Oz book says about Kathleen or the story--although it is one of the few Oz books to feature a romance (albeit one played for parody). The characters in the story undergo adventures that take them irrevocably far from home, resulting in apparent loss of everything they’ve ever known, but Trot, Cap’n Bill, and Button-Bright don’t seem too bothered by this. Maybe it’s refreshing for Kathleen, struggling with the devastating effects of change, to escape to a world where such concerns don’t really matter in the face of adventure and wonderment.

And of course the song played in the final scene of the film is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” neatly tying up the Oz references.

#You've Got Mail #I don't know if there's a point to this #but I just think it's neat

[sketchyglinda]

Love my vintage Oz books. (And Zixi.) Found Rinkitink a few weeks ago.

#books #Wizard of Oz #l frank baum

[kolbisneat]

MONTHLY MEDIA: November 2021

The snow is starting to fall around here and so I’m given even more opportunities to stay indoors and watch/read/play stuff! Here’s how November shaped up.

……….FILM……….

Dune (2021) Refreshing. I know it’s a remake and based off of a book but it still felt like I was watching something...new, you know? Such a sense of grandeur and scale while still feeling very personal. Just a boy and his mum off on a grand adventure. I’m so glad part 2 is a go. 

Heathers (1989) I watched this back at the start of the month when I was trying to find something to keep the Halloween spirit alive. So not as...spooky as I thought, and it took me a bit to adjust to the movie’s tone, but it really grew on me. I think it’s one that I’ll like more upon rewatching as it definitely left an impression.

……….TELEVISION……….

The Bachelorette (episode 18.03 to 18.07) Oof they are just swapping one villain out for the next! But outside of those guys, everyone else is really really great. Good group and great Bachelorette so I guess I’m saying top notch season so far?

Hawkeye (Episode 1.01 to 1.02) This series is based off of one my absolute favourite runs of comics so I’m going into it with a lot of good faith (plus I love the holiday setting). It’s mostly working for me so far but the fight scenes in ep 1 just go on too long and don’t really tell a story. They’re just...people fighting. I zone out. But ep 2 (no fighting! Lots of Kate/Clint banter) is great. More of that.

……….READING……….

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt (Page 80 of 371) I’m just getting into the book but already it’s been really insightful. There’s a lot to process but I never feel like anything is going over my head. As someone not versed in ethics or psychology, it just does a really great job of catching you up to speed.

Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum (Complete) Bilbil is probably my favorite of the new characters. It’s interesting that these later books have less and less to do with Oz (despite the name). I find the books that feel the most natural either feature classic Oz characters or are set in Oz. This has neither and because of it feels like I’m just reading a random story by Baum. Am I being weirdly critical of a story published for children over a hundred years ago? Yes.

The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees Complete) You know when you’re feeling stuck with your clothes? Or you buy something new and it’s not working and you’re like “why?” Same. This book has really helped and in a sensible way. It doesn’t try to push you towards a specific style, rather it makes you look inward to say “what wardrobe is YOU?” while helping you answer that and get on track. Obviously this is for a very specific market/purpose but I can’t recommend it enough.

Dragon Ball: 3-in-1, Volume 4 by Akira Toriyama (Complete) This is where, for me, the series starts to pivot from “fun adventure, a bunch of fighting” to “all fighting, all power levels, all the time”. It’s the transition into what I think of when I remember watching Dragonball Z. It’s...not what I love about the Dragonball world but that’s okay. Only one more volume to go and this is a reread so I know where it’s all heading (and to be honest I do like the “ending” of Dragonball).

……….AUDIO……….

Texis by Sleigh Bells (2021) I love Sleigh Bells’ earlier albums and I think it’s because they have a balance of vocals and instrumentation that works for me. Their later albums leaned more towards vocals and kinda lost me, but this shifts to a balance that I dig. Glad to have them back in the mix.   

……….GAMING……….

Metroid Dread (Nintendo) Just a really special game. After finishing it and giving it a break for a couple weeks I find myself wanting to go back and that...doesn’t usually happen with video games. Loved it thoroughly.

Neverland: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (Andrews McMeel Publishing) Back in Neverland after Oztober and lots happened! Alliances with the Mermaids are crumbling and the Party has discovered a secret camp kindly old Nomads! Full session recaps are here in case you want more detail.

And that’s it! As always, let me know if you have anything to recommend and see you in December!

#Monthly Media #Andrew Kolb #Kolbiseat

[lillifaba]

Incoming nonsensical and incoherent speculation about Gregory Maguire’s upcoming Wicked spinoff series The Brides of Maracoor:

I’m kind of excited for The Brides of Maracoor to come out but I’m also a little skeptical to see if its necessary, especially since it’s a trilogy. I know some people complained about the way Out of Oz was left so open ended so maybe this will fix that in a way.

I’m also wondering if the island of Maracoor is in some way a part of the Nonestica/Imagination continent and islands that’s been used in LFB’s universe as well as other works. For his own map Maguire renamed Phunnyland to Fliaan and Quok to Quox. At the end of Out of Oz (spoilers) Rain flies past the Deadly Desert and past Ev and apparently other locations until she reaches the sea (if you’re familiar with the map of Oz outside of the ones from Maguire’s book and musical, you’ll know the outside of the Oz continent is HUGE) Then again, Maracoor can just be a land Maguire made up. Just from the cover and the plot of the story, I’m getting some Greek mythology vibes as well (specifically Lesbos Island hell yeah) 

In my opinion after doing some research on Oz lore, I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Maguire is getting some of his root inspiration from Coregos Island, which is an island featured in LFB’s Rinkitink in Oz:

(for context, Coregos and Regos are joint islands whose rulers attack and conquer another island called Pinagree. This is Maguire after all so he’s going to add more complexity to these situations)

Obviously there are huge differences between what Maguire has and Rinkitink in Oz. I’m up for discussion but keep in mind I’m just speculating and my theories are just my ideas and I’ll probably be proven wrong once October comes so don’t take this post too seriously lol 

I also wrote this at one in the morning so I’m all over the place like this image lmao x,D

#if anything I'm more excited for this trilogy than I am for the wicked movie lol #the brides of maracoor #Out of Oz #the wicked years #wicked #wicked the musical #wicked musical #Wizard of Oz #elphaba thropp #elphaba #rain thropp #gregory maguire #l frank baum #nonestica

[wondereads]

My Books

Bolded: already read

Strikethrough: already reviewed

The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah

Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams (read it for a summer class, absolutely blew my mind)

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh

Westside by W. M. Akers

Seven Deadly Shadows by Courtney Alameda and Valynne E. Maetani

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles

The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Damsel by Elana K. Arnold (amazing commentary on misogyny and rape culture)

Red Hood by Elana M. Arnold

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard

War Storm by Victoria Aveyard

The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker (great fairytale author)

Dragon's Breath by E. D. Baker

Once Upon a Curse by E. D. Baker

No Place for Magic by E. D. Baker

The Salamander Spell by E. D. Baker

Dragon Kiss by E. D. Baker

A Prince Among Frogs by E. D. Baker

The Wide-Awake Princess by E. D. Baker

Unlocking the Spell by E. D. Baker

The Bravest Princess by E. D. Baker

Princess in Disguise by E. D. Baker

The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker

The Finisher by David Baldacci

A School for Unusual Girls by Kathleen Baldwin

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (YA classic and perfect heist book)

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Kingdom of Souls by Rena Barron

Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett (casual LGBT+ fantasy)

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Road to Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Emerald City of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Patchwork Girl of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Tik-Tok of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Scarecrow of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Lost Princess of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Tin Woodsman of Oz by L. Frank Baum

The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron

Serafina and the Black Cloak by Robert Beatty

The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry

Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bhathena

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Wicked King by Holly Black

Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

Tithe by Holly Black

Valiant by Holly Black

Book of Night by Holly Black

The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Stealing Thunder by Alina Boyden

A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken (my first ever YA book)

Never Fade by Alexandra Bracken

In the Afterlight by Alexandra Bracken

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley (my grandma gives me a new one each time she finishes it)

The Weed that Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley

A Red Herring with Mustard by Alan Bradley

Speaking From Among the Bones by Alan Bradley

I Am Half-Sick of Shadows by Alan Bradley

The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley

As Chimney Sweeps Come to Dust by Alan Bradley

Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd by Alan Bradley

The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley

The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley

The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry Brooks

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

The Fairytale Detectives by Michael Buckley (I did a series-wide review for these!)

The Unusual Suspects by Michael Buckley

The Problem Child by Michael Buckley

Once Upon a Crime by Michael Buckley

Magic and Other Misdemeanors by Michael Buckley

Tales From the Hood by Michael Buckley

The Everafter War by Michael Buckley

The Inside Story by Michael Buckley

The Council of Mirrors by Michael Buckley

The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide by Michael Buckley

Afterlove by Tanya Byrne

Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey

Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger

Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger

Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

Manners & Mutiny by Gail Carriger

The Selection by Kiera Cass

A Dance of Silver and Shadow by Melanie Cellier

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani (my favorite childhood series)

A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani

The Last Ever After by Soman Chainani

Quests for Glory by Soman Chainani

A Crystal of Time by Soman Chainani

One True King by Soman Chainani

Rise of the School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani

Beasts & Beauty by Soman Chainani

The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty

Once Upon a K-Prom by Kat Cho

The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the Song of Death by Roshani Chokshi

To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo

The Stand-In by Lily Chu

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

Tales From the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare

The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman

The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

The Enchantress Returns by Chris Colfer

A Grimm Warning by Chris Colfer

Beyond the Kingdoms by Chris Colfer

An Author's Odyssey by Chris Colfer

Worlds Collide by Chris Colfer

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collines

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Queen of Coin and Whispers by Helen Corcoran

Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano

The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

Boy: Tales of Childhood by Roald Dahl

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

Matilda by Roald Dahl (a classic! hits very close to home for gifted students)

Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Eye of Minds by James Dashner

Kill the Farm Boy by Delilah Dawson and Kevin Hearne

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo

Vidia and the Fairy Crown from the Disney Fairies

Beck and the Great Berry Battle from the Disney Fairies

Lily’s Pesky Plant from the Disney Fairies

Prilla and the Butterfly Lie from the Disney Fairies

Beck Beyond the Sea from the Disney Fairies

The Fire Within by Chris D’Lacey

Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly (was surprised by how good this book was)

The Greatest Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber

The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau

How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Universe by K. Eason

Wings of Ebony by J. Elle

The Graces by Laure Eve (has since been given away)

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal

Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye

The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester (deserves more recognition)

Daughter of the Burning City by Amanda Foody

All of Us Villains by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman

Octunnumi by Trever Alan Foris

Zero Day by Jan Gangsei

Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber

The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber

Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George (why do people sleep on this book? tumblr would love it)

Dragon Flight by Jessica Day George

Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George

Wednesdays in the Tower by Jessica Day George

Thursdays with the Crown by Jessica Day George

Fridays with the Wizards by Jessica Day George

Saturdays at Sea by Jessica Day George

Girl in Pieces by Kathleen Glasgow

Nobody's Victim by Carrie Goldberg

These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Our Violent Ends by Chloe Gong

Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

Gone by Michael Grant

Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray

Witch Catcher by Mary Downing Hahn (cue my obsession with faeries and witchcraft as a kid)

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison (see witch catcher note)

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman

Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman

The Shadow in the Glass by JJA Hardwood

The Ones We’re Meant to Find by Joan He

Strike the Zither by Joan He

Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

Dune by Frank Herbert

Splintered by A. G. Howard

Stain by A. G. Howard (crazy good writing and an amazing romance)

Roseblood by A. G. Howard

Into the Wild by Erin Hunter (aw yee the warriors series)

Fire and Ice by Erin Hunter

Forest of Secrets by Erin Hunter

Rising Storm by Erin Hunter

A Dangerous Path by Erin Hunter

The Darkest Hour by Erin Hunter

Midnight by Erin Hunter

Moonrise by Erin Hunter

Dawn by Erin Hunter

Twilight by Erin Hunter

Sunset by Erin Hunter

The Sight by Erin Hunter

Dark River by Erin Hunter

Outcast by Erin Hunter

Eclipse by Erin Hunter

Long Shadows by Erin Hunter

Sunrise by Erin Hunter

The Fourth Apprentice by Erin Hunter

Fading Echoes by Erin Hunter

Night Whispers by Erin Hunter

Sign of the Moon by Erin Hunter

The Forgotten Warrior by Erin Hunter

The Last Hope by Erin Hunter

Skyclan's Destiny by Erin Hunter

Crookedstar's Promise by Erin Hunter

The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

Tink and Wendy by Kelly Ann Jacobson

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson

The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (if you have read this book please talk to me)

The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Vol. 1, 2, & 3 by Diana Wynne Jones

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer

The Diabolic by S. J. Kincaid

On Writing by Stephen King

Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

Hero by Alethea Kontis

Air Awakens by Elise Kova

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang

The Burning God by R. F. Kuang

Arrow of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey

The Serpent’s Shadow by Mercedes Lackey (DNF, this entire series has since been given away)

The Gates of Sleep by Mercedes Lackey

The Wizard of London by Mercedes Lackey

Reserved for the Cat by Mercedes Lackey

Seven Devils by Laura Lam and Elizabeth May

The Capture by Kathryn Lasky

The Journey by Kathryn Lasky

The Rescue by Kathryn Lasky

The Siege by Kathryn Lasky

The Shattering by Kathryn Lasky

The Burning by Kathryn Lasky

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne

Jade City by Fonda Lee

Flip the Script by Lyla Lee

The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee

Winterspell by Claire Legrand

Furyborn by Claire Legrand

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len

A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle

A Swiftly Tilting Planet by Madeleine L'Engle

Many Waters by Madeleine L'Engle

An Acceptable Time by Madeleine L'Engle

The Colossus Rises by Peter Lerangis

Lost in Babylon by Peter Lerangis

The Curse of the King by Peter Lerangis

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine (childhood staple; every young girl should read it!)

Fairy Dust and the Quest for the Egg by Gail Carson Levine

The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine

A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine

Stolen Magic by Gail Carson Levine

Bliss by Kathryn Littlewood

A Dash of Magic by Kathryn Littlewood

The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis

The Horse and His Boy by C. S. Lewis

Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. Lewis

The Silver Chair by C. S. Lewis

The Last Battle by C. S. Lewis

The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis

Ash by Malinda Lo

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

Legend by Marie Lu

Prodigy by Marie Lu

Champion by Marie Lu

The Young Elites by Marie Lu

Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier

So This is Ever After by F. T. Lukens

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Maniscalco

Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (ngl not as good as people make it out to be, given away)

A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin

A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin

A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass

Winter’s Orbit by Everina Maxwell

Unhooked by Lisa Maxwell

The Last Magician by Lisa Maxwell

Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey

Acorna’s Quest by Anne McCaffrey

Acorna’s People by Anne McCaffrey

You Were Here by Cori McCarthy (this author actually goes by Cory now)

Once and Future by Cory McCarthy and A. R. Capetta

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (has quickly become one of my favorite books)

The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

Island of Silence by Lisa McMann

Island of Fire by Lisa McMann

Island of Legends by Lisa McMann

Island of Shipwrecks by Lisa McMann

Island of Graves by Lisa McMann

Island of Dragons by Lisa McMann

The Cousins by Karen McManus

Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger (my new favorite kids series!)

Exile by Shannon Messenger

Everblaze by Shannon Messenger

Neverseen by Shannon Messenger

Lodestar by Shannon Messenger

Nightfall by Shannon Messenger

Flashback by Shannon Messenger

Legacy by Shannon Messenger

Unlocked by Shannon Messenger

Cinder by Marissa Meyer (lemme tell you I was so tempted by those new covers they have... I have the first covers)

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Cress by Marissa Meyer

Winter by Marissa Meyer

Cursed by Frank Miller and Thomas Wheeler

Circe by Madeline Miller

Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The 100 by Kass Morgan (so much more satisfying than the show)

The Ravens by Kass Morgan and Danielle Paige

The Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Vol. 1, 2, 3 & 4 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Heaven Official’s Blessing Vol. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System Vol. 1, 2, 3, & 4 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull

Rogue Knight by Brandon Mull

Crystal Keepers by Brandon Mull

Mister Monday by Garth Nix

Grim Tuesday by Garth Nix

Drowned Wednesday by Garth Nix

Sir Thursday by Garth Nix

Lady Friday by Garth Nix

Superior Saturday by Garth Nix

Lord Sunday by Garth Nix

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik

The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik

His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik

Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes

Blood of Wonderland by Colleen Oakes

War of the Cards by Colleen Oakes

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

The Flame of Olympus by Kate O'Hearn

Olympus at War by Kate O'Hearn

Captive Prince by C. S. Pacat

Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige

The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige

The Yellow Brick War by Danielle Paige

The End of Oz by Danielle Paige

An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X. R. Pan

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherin Paterson (*cries*)

1st Case by James Patterson

Disney in Shadow by Ridley Pearson

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce (best author best author best author best author best author best author)

In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

The Woman Who Rides Like a Man by Tamora Pierce

Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce

Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce

Wolf Speaker by Tamora Pierce

Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce

The Realm of the Gods by Tamora Pierce

First Test by Tamora Pierce

Page by Tamora Pierce

Squire by Tamora Pierce

Lady Knight by Tamora Pierce

Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce

Trickster’s Queen by Tamora Pierce

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

The Twin by Natasha Preston (honest to god one of the worst books I’ve ever read; given away)

The Endless Skies by Shannon Price

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price

The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman

The Goddess of Nothing at All by Cat Rector

The Shadow Queen by C. J. Redwine

The Blood Spell by C. J. Redwine

Nyxia by Scott Reintgen

Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs

Virals by Kathy Reichs

Code by Kathy Reichs

Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson

Half Upon a Time by James Riley (also a childhood favorite)

Twice Upon a Time by James Riley

Once Upon the End by James Riley

If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio (my first book mail)

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (I mean... how could I not have this?)

The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan

The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

The Ship of the Dead by Rick Riordan

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (drarry fanfiction come to life)

Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (my first fandom, which I have since left for obvious reasons)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J. K. Rowling

The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis

These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

Magyk by Angie Sage

Flyte by Angie Sage

Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer

A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

Mystic and Rider by Sharon Shinn (suggested to me by the lovely @construct-witchlyght)

Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter (DNF, covered in my ranking of Alice in Wonderland retellings)

Firstlife by Gena Showalter

The Evil Queen by Gena Showalter

The Glass Queen by Gena Showalter

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

Scythe by Neal Shusterman (my first review on this blog!)

Recollections of My Nonexistence by Rebecca Solnit

Everland by Wendy Spinale

When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Goodbye Stranger by Rebecca Stead

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A. F. Steadman

The Coldest Touch by Isabel Sterling

The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater

Fear Street: The Beginning by R. L. Stine

Beyond the Black Door by A. M. Strickland

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri

The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland (yes I read both warriors and wings of fire as a kid)

The Lost Heir by Tui T. Sutherland

The Hidden Kingdom by Tui T. Sutherland

The Dark Secret by Tui T. Sutherland

The Brightest Night by Tui T. Sutherland

Moon Rising by Tui T. Sutherland

Winter Turning by Tui T. Sutherland

Escaping Peril by Tui T. Sutherland

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Rebelwing by Andrea Tang

Given by Nandi Taylor

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by John Tiffany and Jack Thorne (I bought it, I read it, I'll forever regret it)

Cemetery Boys by Aidan Thomas

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien (or as I like to call him jr2t (pronounced jirt))

The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien

The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien

Crier’s War by Nina Varela

Malice by Heather Walter

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson

100 Cupboards by N. D. Wilson

The Fingertips of Duncan Dorfman by Meg Wolitzer

5th Wave by Rick Yancey

Blood Heir by Amelie Wen Zhao

How We Fall Apart by Katie Zhao

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley

#my books #list #personal #not a review #red queen #the cruel prince #the school for good and evil #the infernal devices #mortal instruments #roald dahl #warriors #a wrinkle in time #the chronicles of narnia #throne of glass #game of thrones #keeper of the lost cities #the lunar chronicles #the 100 #tamora pierce #pjo #hoo #rick riordan #harry potter #wings of fire #the hobbit #lotr #jr2t

[weirdlandtv]

RETURN TO OZ (1985) cameos, and the characters as illustrated by John R. Neill.

The coronation scene especially had quite a few nods to the original works by Baum. I love that they did that. Who’d even notice? Not me as a kid.

Images 1 and 2 show The Patchwork Girl, 3 and 4 the Frogman. Polychrome, daughter of the Rainbow, is in images 5 and 6.

In image 7 we see, from left to right: the Shaggy Man (also image 9); a character I can’t identify; Patchwork Girl; King Rinkitink; Polychrome (behind Rinkitink); and the Bumpy Man (also in image 8). And there are Munchkins and some Oz main characters of course. Aside from the Tin Woodman, are there notable cameos in the last image?

#oz #return to oz #cameos #wizard of oz #movies #art #illustration #john r neill #john r. neill #illustrationsmoriginal #vintage #1980s #80s #characters

[obscurelocalstranger]

Got tagged by both @shortforesmerelda & @cakesandfail so I guess I gotta do this meme lol

fave color: greens or purples, don't make me choose

currently reading: The Unfair Fare Affair from the TMFU series & also listening to an audiobook for Rinkitink in Oz by L. Frank Baum. I would not recommend either lmao

last song: July, July! by the Decemberists has been stuck in my head for like 3 days

last movie: uhhhh oh I watched a terrible Tim Curry movie with a friend. Blue Money. It was actually awful, not even enjoyably bad. Just bad.

last series: Lately have been watching mostly Scary Game Squad let's plays if that counts. Last tv series was probably JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable, which I need to finish

sweet, spicy, or savory: sweet

currently craving: the sweet potato fries that are on their way to me for dinner

coffee or tea: tea (with sugar usually)

currently working on: finding the right pattern for some fancy hand-dyed yarn I bought

tagging @lunge-magnet, @ransolmcasterfo, & @rovermcfly if y'all wanna do this! <3