Christmas Spirit Challenge and Read-a-Thon

Christmas Spirit Challenge and Read-a-Thon

Posted November 24, 2014 by Whitney in read-a-thon / 0 Comments

Today marks the beginning of The Christmas Spirit Read-a-thon and Challenge hosted by Michelle of The True Book Addict.  I wouldn’t bore you with the details, you can follow the link or the pretty button made by Michelle.  Below I’ve made my readathon list and to miss becoming redundant I’ve put the two Christmas Challenge […]

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Sunday Post #41

Sunday Post #41

Posted November 23, 2014 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 0 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.  The second is, It’s Monday! What Are You Reading  is hosted […]

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Review

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Review

Posted November 19, 2014 by Whitney in movie review / 0 Comments

Director: Chris Columbus Writers: J.K. Rowling (novel), Steve Kloves (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson Release Date: November 15, 2002 Harry ignores warnings not to return to Hogwarts, only to find the school plagued by a series of mysterious attacks and a strange voice haunting him. While it may be exaggerated due to […]

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Movie Review

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Movie Review

Posted November 18, 2014 by Whitney in movie review / 1 Comment

Director: Chris Columbus Writers: J.K. Rowling (novel), Steve Kloves (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris Release Date: November 16, 2001 Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For me, Harry […]

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Sunday Post #40

Sunday Post #40

Posted November 15, 2014 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 0 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.  Last Week: Movie Review: Gaslight Book Review: Harry Potter and the […]

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Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart

Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart

Posted November 13, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments

Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol started out sweet showing an endearing relationship between he and his sister, but yet had a nice balance of melancholy after his rejected marriage proposal. This is until the three spirits arrived. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam’s father plays the Bob Marley character  and was disappointed by how proud they made him.  While I’m aware […]

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Sunday Post #39

Sunday Post #39

Posted November 9, 2014 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 0 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.  On Thursday My parents, aunt and I went out to play […]

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Book Review: Wisdom Man

Book Review: Wisdom Man

Posted November 6, 2014 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments

Fond of: I get a little nervous when reviewing biographies/autobiographies as I feel like I am judging their life.  Although something about Banjo Clarke’s story struck me, and sounded like an interesting life was to be told. If I could describe Wisdom Man in one word it would be perseverance. He persevered through racism, death […]

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Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Read-a-thon

Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Read-a-thon

Posted November 6, 2014 by Whitney in read-a-thon / 0 Comments

Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Read-a-thon is upon us, hosted by Caffinated Book Reviews & BookShelfery.  As the button says, the read-a-thon runs from November 6 (today) until Tuesday, November 11.  The catch is you can only read Holiday or winter themed books.   Day 1: Tuesday, 11 My list of winter reads is:  Hello From the Gillespies by […]

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Man in the Iron Mask Movie Review

Man in the Iron Mask Movie Review

Posted November 3, 2014 by Whitney in movie review / 0 Comments

Director: Randall Wallace Writers: Alexandre Dumas père (novels) (as Alexandre Dumas), Randall Wallace (screenplay) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich Release Date: March 13, 1998 The cruel King Louis XIV of France has a secret twin brother who he keeps imprisoned. Can the twin be substituted for the real king? The 1998 adaptation of […]

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