Reading may seem like a peaceful activity, but many of the best action films have been adapted from books. The best action movies based on novels feature suspenseful stories and exciting sequences. Many action films based on fiction have spawned several sequels. Some of the best action films ...
Like the patriarchs of old, our men live all in one house with their wives and their concubines; and the mulattoes one sees in every family partly resemble the white children. Any lady is ready to tell you who is the father of all the mulatto children in everybody's household but her ...
Teeming with colorful, eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), and the elusive Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry). Guided by destiny and spurred on by courage, Alice embarks on a quest to end the Red Queen's reign of terror and restore ...
But, I feel like I’ve featured first books in series before (for example,here), so instead I’m focusing on books other than the first. The books I’ve chosen all have something about them that makes them stand out. I’m not playing favorites… but all these books are noteworthy! M...
Ok, so it looks like 2018 was the year of Dark!Angst! for me andDamselby Elana K. Arnold is another one that fits the dark, harrowing feminist mood board I was digging. IfSpinning Silverwas a warm, familiar embrace of Fantasy tropes, Damsel is its direct counterpoint with a warm, fami...
Cinderella Is Dead is a retelling of the classic Cinderella story set 200 years after the events of the original tale. In this world, young girls are forced to attend a ball to be chosen as a wife, just like in the story of Cinderella. But the main character, Sophia, has other plans...
There was strong foreshadowing throughout the book, which gave me with this feeling of dread, like I was watching a train wreck in slow motion. Charlie’s progression gives you a lot of things to chew on. The world can be a cruel place, even when it’s nobody’s fault. We’re all...
I especially like the one where Barty is checking out his lumps and bumps. At the end of the book are photographs of the real Barty and his friends. This book is ideal for ages 2-7, especially when read with a bear. (Kindle Unlimited) *** A Spooky Tale: A Walk With Our Teacher...
Teeming with colorful, eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), and the elusive Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry). Guided by destiny and spurred on by courage, Alice embarks on a quest to end the Red Queen's reign of terror and restore ...
Teeming with colorful, eccentric characters like the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp), the Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter), and the elusive Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry). Guided by destiny and spurred on by courage, Alice embarks on a quest to end the Red Queen's reign of terror and restore ...