Director: Tom Hooper Writers: William Nicholson (screenplay), Alain Boublil (screenplay) Stars: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway Release Date: December 25, 2012 In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker’s daughter. The decision changes their lives forever. […]
A Winter’s Respite Read-a-Thon hosted by Michelle of The True Book Addict begins on Monday, January 21 – 27! It will start at 12:00am Monday and end at 11:59pm on Sunday. “Of course, like most read-a-thons, the books read must be novels or novellas, adult or young adult are fine, and you can read children’s […]
What is the best book you’ve read so far for The Classics Club — and why? Be sure to link to the post where you discussed the book! (Or, if you prefer, what is your least favorite read so far for the club, and why?) I am going to discuss one of my least favorite […]
Director: Peter Jackson Writers: Fran Walsh (screenplay), Philippa Boyens (screenplay) Stars: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage Release Date: December 14, 2012 A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home – and the gold within it – from the dragon Smaug. […]
My family has gone away for Christmas every year since I was little, and each year there seems to be one book that is floating around the airport. Last year while waiting for connections everyone was reading Stephen King’s 11/22/63 (including myself) this year, it was Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl. Gone Girl seemed to appear […]
The Greatest Gift is best known as the inspiration for Frank Capra’s beloved It’s A Wonderful Life. This short story was a surprise to me not only because of how enchanting it is, putting life in perspective, but also because of the differences between this and it’s adapted movie. First off, there is no Uncle […]
Top Ten Tuesday Hosted by The Broke and Bookish Top Ten Eight Bookish Goals For 2013 Read what I want when I want — In 2012 I decided to only read classics and as is typical when one boxes themselves in the plan can go sour. Do not go crazy with reading challenges — I don’t think I completed […]
In just a little bit I will be beginning The Classics Club’s first ever readathon. My goal is to aim for 10 hours, I know already that I wouldn’t be reading the full 24 because I already have plans for dinner and a movie (I’m rooting for Les Miserables) Anyway, the clock is ticking down […]
Katherine at November’s Autumn is hosting the Turn of the Century Salon, a year long event focusing on novels written during the late 1880s and early 1930s. To participate you simply have to post on a novel published in said time frame. This is a period of literature I have read very little of as […]
I returned from Christmas vacation late last night after spending ten days in Florida. The vacation was great, getting there was a different story… My parents, Grandfather, his girlfriend and I all flew out together, getting up at 4:30 a.m. for a 6am flight. Everything went smoothly, going through security and a prompt boarding time. […]