What do you do when a book can make you sympathetic to a drug addicted man who neglects his estranged wife and daughter and hunts for treasure when he should be working? You love it. To quote Esquire Tom Cooper’s The Marauders is “more fun that a book about the aftermath of an ecological disasterContinue reading “The Marauders by Tom Cooper”
Author Archives: Rory
I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?
1. Too many books. There’s no such thing… Except there kind of is. Though, to be fair, it’s more of a not enough time or space issue. 2. Book pushing. Other readers don’t mind my book pushing ways, but everyone else gets a little irritated. But honestly, who doesn’t think Rex Libris: I, Librarian isContinue reading “I’ve Got 99 Problems, but a Book…Is One?”
Get in Trouble by Kelly Link
I use my lunch break at work for a variety of things unrelated to work – because that’s what it’s for. This includes things like reading NPR. Educational AND fun, right? Well, we can add envy inducing to that list. For what it’s worth, I eat lunch at 1pm MST (which is 3pm EST, ifContinue reading “Get in Trouble by Kelly Link”
Lately.
Making: Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup. Drinking: Tea.Reading: Mosquitoland by David Arnold. IT’s YA and I’m actually enjoying it.Coveting: Frye Harness 12R. Who doesn’t love Frye boots?Listening: Losing My Religion // REM Watching: The Americans.Smelling: Triple Chocolate Brownies baking in the oven.Wishing: For summer! I have big plans for vacation.Enjoying: The weather. It was 65 degrees today. I may seem a bit obsessedContinue reading “Lately.”
Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition
I make an honest attempt to read the book before seeing the movie, but sometimes I see a movie (or watch a show) that I had NO IDEA was based on a book. From the ‘book to film adaptation’ genre, which I made up solely for today’s list, I’ve somehow missed reading these staples: 10.Continue reading “Movie Adaptations: The Unknown Edition”
Prisoner 489 by Joe R. Lansdale
Almost without fail, when being chased in a horror movie, the characters run up the stairs*. I’ve never understood this. They must know that they’re trapping themselves. Or if they are running in the woods, the crazed killer is strolling behind them like he has all the time in the world, and he always catchesContinue reading “Prisoner 489 by Joe R. Lansdale”
The Stephen King Book Club
The Stephen King Book Club? That should be a thing. And I want to be a member. My guess? It’s already a thing somewhere, I just haven’t found it (or been invited) yet. Soon. This week’s top ten list is book club picks. There are so many books, both old and new, that would makeContinue reading “The Stephen King Book Club”
January Mini-Reviews
1. Against the Country // Ben Metcalf. I tried to read this. Twice. I didn’t finish. Quite honestly, I’ve got nothing on this one. Except suicidal chickens. (I’m serious.) Notable quote: “Town for me will forever remain a place where one put a bag of questionable design on one’s head for Halloween, and acquired what candyContinue reading “January Mini-Reviews”
Favorite Film Adaptations: A Top Ten List
I like books. I like movies. I like movies based on books. Surprising, no? This is a topic I’ve discussed quite a bit, but it’s always been in the context of best or worst adaptations. What about favorites? Looking back, I’ve never discussed which ones I love, whether they are high quality adaptations of not. AdmittedlyContinue reading “Favorite Film Adaptations: A Top Ten List”
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
Don’t ask me why I read this one, I have no idea. I suppose that’s not quite true… I’m never embarrassed by the books I read (well, maybe a little*), but I am sometimes less than open about admitting why I read certain books in the first place. So how did I stumble across UnholyContinue reading “Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane”
flannel and folklore 