What first drew me to On Borrowed Time was the cast. It has not one, not two but three actors from It’s A Wonderful Life, in my opinion, the greatest Christmas movie ever made. The gist of the movie is of an orphaned boy named Pud. After his parent’s death, he goes to live with […]
Jenn at Jenn’s Bookshelf is hosting The BigGame’s on Read-a-thon. I’m just in for the super bowl for the comercials and typically read while the game is actually on. Therefore, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the super bowl then by participating in a read-a-thon. The second is the 24 in 48 […]
Pinocchio was a dick. There, I said it. If you grew up with the Disney version, the original will be a shock to the system. In chapter four Pinocchio crushes Jiminy Cricket with a hammer soley because Jiminy was giving him advice in morality. He repeatedly runs away from responsibility, he was “caught” with his […]
The Swallowed Man is an eerily beautiful retelling of Pinocchio. It is a book to be savored, to be read slowly digesting every word. Edward Carey’s novel is lyrical, and found myself rereading sentences multiple times. The Swallowed Man demands to be read in print. Edward Carey’s illustrations scattered throughout are intricate and add depth […]
Hosted by Rose City Reader Beginning: I ran a hand over my stomach. I was going to be sick. Hosted by Freda’s Voice Page 56 “You must choose Catherine,” he said. Not just once, but every day. Choose to be here.” The Book: Save
Sadly, at 20% Eligible took a nosedive. It became the most trashy version of The Bachler and strayed so far from Pride and Prejudice that it became unrecognizable. I wanted to follow in Colton’s footsteps and jump over a fence to put as much distance as possible between us. Eligible put way too much focus […]
There is so much to like about The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires. The storyline was witty and unique, it revolves around books and, vampires. However, any character that wasn’t a vampire made my eyes roll. All the women in the book club were so stupid and annoying. Despite enjoying the overall plot […]
Hosted by Rose City Reader Beginning: I am writing this account, in another man’s book, by candlelight, inside the belly of a fish. I have been eaten. I have been eaten, yet I am still living. Hosted by Freda’s Voice Page 56 Today I shall paint a sky, lest I forget it. I shall hang […]
My To Be Read List is a monthly meme hosted by Michelle at Because Reading. How It Works Each month you will make a post with three books from your TBR List (these books can be already on your kindle or shelf or books you might want to purchase) and add your link on the […]
What I Liked In a world where people are obsessed with true crime reading a book that centers on forensics was very intriguing to me. I really liked that it was a grouping of short stories. Each one featured a different case that Oscar Heinrich covered. Despite being individual in their own right, the author […]