First Impressions Queen Levana takes center stage in Fairest by Marissa Meyer. The novella helps tide readers over until the conclusion of the Lunar Chronicles, Winter. Impressions While Reading In Fairest, the reader is given back story as to what makes Levana tick. Marissa Meyer showcases events that would lead up to Cinder, the first […]
After finishing Missoula by Jon Krakauer I found it difficult to collect my thoughts. Thus, I decided to write short and sweet to keep my mind from jumping from thought to thought. The subject and its writing is powerful with chilling testimony and a heartbreaking story. Missoula by Jon Krakauer is a book that must […]
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. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is hosted by Sheila at Book Journey her […]
First Impressions The Seven Sisters is the first book I have read by Lucinda Riley and this introduction entered with a bang. It immediately grabbed me. Despite not knowing anything about astrology and certainly not the seven sisters, Riley drew me in with a lush story. This included defined characters and a vivid backdrop of […]
First Impressions The Travels of Daniel Ascher by Déborah Lévy-Bertherat is a story within a story with an author as mysterious as the identity of Lemony Snicket. Impressions While Reading At first, this could seem like a ditty about a writer and his antics. Although, as the reader dives deeper they become aware of the […]
Summer’s mini Bloggiesta is upon us and is time to compile my to-do list. update book reviews proof read reviews with grammarly write reviews back up blog and template
First Impressions The plot for The Silver Swan by Elena Delbanco was a strange combination of the films Intermezzo and Serendipity. Being a staunch classic film admirer, I would never dream of pairing Kate Beckinsale and Leslie Howard together. Although, it in this case, with a crazed composer and the makings of a wrong place […]
Actors: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart Director:Richard Glatzer Adapted from: Still Alice by Lisa Genova Run Time: 101 minutes Release Date: January 23, 2015 A linguistics professor and her family find their bonds tested when she is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. I must admit I have a tendency to make fun of Jullianne Moore. […]
Fond Of Jo Nesbo writes in a calculated manner. He is slow and steady handing out details like breadcrumbs and if one isn’t paying attention could slip by unnoticed. Besides Harry, an eclectic cast of characters clowns, aborigines, and strippers — oh my! With such a diverse grouping, it held one’s attention. An example being […]
Books Reviewed: What Janie Saw by Caroline B. Cooney The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse by Alan Bradley The Well by Catherine Chanter If I Stay by Gayle Forman The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen My Sister’s Grave by Robert Dugoni The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Books Read But Not Reviewed: […]