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”
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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”
In Case You Missed it… (Because I did too)
Every year I fall further and further behind on the newly released books I want to read. I figure that if I write this list and share it with you, I will, at the very least, remember which ones I want to read. Maybe a little peer pressure will help… For what everyone else missedContinue reading “In Case You Missed it… (Because I did too)”
Debut Fiction, 2015
Quite honestly, January is made for lists. This list is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. 10. The Book of Speculation // Erika Swyler “A beautifully crafted and hand-illustrated debut novel about a mysterious book that holds the key to a curse that has haunted a family of traveling circus performers for generations SimonContinue reading “Debut Fiction, 2015”
Life According to Literature: 2014
As the new year is upon us, it’s once again time to answer the annual ‘Life According to Literature’ survey. Meme found over at Catherine Pope – Victorian Geek. Get amongst it. (True story. Happy New Year!) THE RULES: Using only books you have read this year, answer these questions. Try not to repeat a book title. DescribeContinue reading “Life According to Literature: 2014”
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. A top ten list.
This year I intend to do all of the following (as hosted by The Broke and the Bookish): (And, more than likely, fail at most of them. I prefer to think of this sentiment as realistic rather than negative. After all, I intend to do these and I will try my best.) 10. Change overContinue reading “The road to hell is paved with good intentions. A top ten list.”
It’s Monday, December 29th. What are you reading?
I feel, for the year of 2014, I moved from book slump into full on book drought. I think it’s a mix of personal stress and book choices that have kept me from connecting from many books this year. I’m not sure, but I am hoping that 2015 is a better year. And with whatContinue reading “It’s Monday, December 29th. What are you reading?”
The 100 by Kass Morgan
It can always get worse. Remember that. Actually one of my favorite lines is from the soon to be classic film Ever After: “No matter how bad things get, they can always get worse.” That sums up The 100. The premise is solid. I love a sci-fi drama as much as the next person. I’m even okay withContinue reading “The 100 by Kass Morgan”
Favorite Fiction 2014: A Top Ten List
It’s that time of year again*: Lists. Lists of lists. Best of. Worst of. Best Cover. By genre, etc., etc. My list will be straightforward: favorite fiction of 2014. It’s funny, I’ve been in the biggest reading slump the last several weeks and I was thinking that it had not been a great reading year forContinue reading “Favorite Fiction 2014: A Top Ten List”
Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu
There is no right way to react to grief, but I’m pretty sure we can all agree that heroin is the wrong way. Yet that is one of the paths Cheryl Strayed pursues in the wake of her mother’s death. Others include divorce, promiscuity, failing to finish school, and undertaking a solo trek into theContinue reading “Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Menu”
flannel and folklore 