High Summer Readathon 2017

High Summer Readathon 2017

Posted July 17, 2017 by Whitney in read-a-thon / 4 Comments

The High Summer Readathon is hosted by Michelle at Seasons of Reading  Guidelines: The Readathon runs fron July 17 – 30 There are no reading requrements for this readathon — just read! Reading List: Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon Larose by Louise […]

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Sunday Post #99

Sunday Post #99

Posted July 16, 2017 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 17 Comments

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. Off The Blog I’ve been in and out […]

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Friday Memes #56

Friday Memes #56

Posted July 14, 2017 by Whitney in Friday Memes / 20 Comments

Hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict  Question: What is your go-to drink and/or snack while reading? Answer Tea is my go-to reading beverage. It doesn’t matter what the temperature is outside, a hot cup a tea and a good book go perfectly together all year round.  As for snacking, well…guilty as charged.  It takes […]

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Watch on the Rhine (1943)

Watch on the Rhine (1943)

Posted July 12, 2017 by Whitney in movie review / 0 Comments

Watch on the Rhine is a 1940s propaganda film. You can spin it anyway you like, drama, Bette Davis film, patriotic but in the end its still propaganda to raise spirits during a hard time. Kurt and Sara Muller along with their three children visit Sara’s family who believe she married beneath her class. The […]

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Fiction to Film: July 2017

Fiction to Film: July 2017

Posted July 7, 2017 by Whitney in fiction to film / 0 Comments

It seems that each year, more and more films and television shows are adapted from books and time and time again, I am drawn to them. To embrace this growing fascination I’ve decided to create a monthly post entitled Fiction to Film highlighting books that are hitting the big screen. [imdb_movie_detail title=”tt2250912″ detail=”plot”] Actors: [imdb_movie_detail […]

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Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)

Gentleman’s Agreement (1947)

Posted June 13, 2017 by Whitney in movie review / 0 Comments

This film came out shortly after the end of WWII and was obvious propaganda. The filming was dark, and while it was a dark subject itself it was so dark that sometimes I had difficult disguising what was going on. I have always had an interest in WWII so was looking forward to seeing this, […]

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Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Can’t Wait Wednesday #11

Posted June 7, 2017 by Whitney in Can't Wait Wednesday / 0 Comments

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting Despite the fact that I still have Burial Rites on […]

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Fiction to Film: June 2017

Fiction to Film: June 2017

Posted June 2, 2017 by Whitney in fiction to film / 0 Comments

It seems that each year, more and more films and television shows are adapted from books and time and time again, I am drawn to them. To embrace this growing fascination I’ve decided to create a monthly post entitled Fiction to Film highlighting books that are hitting the big screen.   [imdb_movie_detail title=”tt2091256″ detail=”plot”] Actors: […]

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Can’t Wait Wednesday #10

Can’t Wait Wednesday #10

Posted May 24, 2017 by Whitney in Can't Wait Wednesday / 1 Comment

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. This week I can’t wait for Why I’m Waiting David Sedaris always cracks me up and always look forward […]

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