Well, it’s been quite a year! Personally I’ve gotten another new job (hoping this one sticks), became President of our local Toastmasters club, joined a program advisory board for…
5 Ways Lawrence Hits it Out of the Park on Mockingjay Part 2
Today is my birthday! For the past 4 years it has been a tradition that my boyfriend and I go and see the new Hunger Games movies and this year…
Insurgent Book Review: Preparing for the Film Release
Have you heard that Insurgent is in theaters? If not, you must be hiding under a rock. I’m really excited about the movie. I’m hoping to go see it tomorrow….
Book Review: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins – The Politics of a Revolution
Just a couple of weeks ago, we had our elections here in Southwest Florida. The run for Governor was especially cut throat this year. The politicians and their followings littered…
2014 Awards Season – disappointing for book adaptations
Just this past Sunday the 86th Academy Awards aired. Antics from Ellen include ordering pizza for the actors in the front row and taking a group selfie while live. But…
2013 Countdown – A Year of Reading in Review
Yesterday was New Year’s Eve – the last day of 2013 and my dating anniversary with my long-time boyfriend. With so much going on over the last year from the…
Movie Review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Remember who the enemy is
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate movies that have been adapted from books. Not only do they give me something to consider reading myself, they also open up…
Looking for a literary costume for Halloween? We’ve got some suggestions.
Halloween is right around the corner. In my house growing up, this was a big deal. I can remember Halloween parties at our house and bobbing for apples in the…
Middle Grade vs. Young Adult fiction. Do you know the difference?
It’s no surprise that I’m a big fan of young adult fantasy fiction. Did anyone else cry when Bella got married (in the book)? Or when Professor Snape kicked the…