Historical · Mystery

Egyptian Enigma (Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, #3) by L.J.M. Owen

A nice mystery that goes deep into Egypt mixing the ancient world and the modern times perfectly! Among the treasures of the Cairo museum, Dr Elizabeth Pimms, archaeology fan and unenthusiastic librarian recently returned to Egypt, makes a discovery. Cryptic symbols on the corner of a papyrus lead to the discovery of several unidentified mummies.… Continue reading Egyptian Enigma (Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, #3) by L.J.M. Owen

Adventure · Children · Fantasy · Middle-Grade

The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

Another brilliant series by the renowned author Rick Riordan, and this time with Egyptian mythology. The Kane siblings have two very different lives ever since their mother died. Carter, raised in the US, the oldest, travels the world with his father, being home-schooled and used to the fact he never stayed in one place long… Continue reading The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan

Adventure · Fantasy · Middle-Grade

The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

A great sequel to the memorable first novel The Red Pyramid. Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt got released into the world, the lives of Sadie and Carter Kane has been turned upside down. Now responsible for the House of Life in Brooklyn, the siblings train others with pharaohs’ blood, trying to get ready… Continue reading The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan

Adventure · Fantasy · Mystery · YA

The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli

Very enjoyable read even if a bit short in my opinion, maybe because I'm used to read relatively big books. The story tough is really good bringing together adventure, time-travelling, mystery and mythology. The story starts with a museum visit where a 14 year old boy named Jon hears the sphinx whisper to him. When… Continue reading The Secret of the Sphinx by Samuel Bavli