Category: Reviews
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Book Review: The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett
The Bookman’s Tale by Charlie Lovett Pub Date: May 28, 2013 Rating: 5/5 Every once in a while you find a book that so perfectly explores your interests that you’re overwhelmed; the kind of book that upon reading the description any one who knows you is bound to remark “Oh that’s a book for…
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Book Review: Someday, Someday Maybe
Someday, Someday Maybe I fell head over heels for Lauren Graham way back in 2000. She was playing the quirky Lorelei on Gilmore Girls and she stole the show. Since then I’ve followed her career through Evan Almighty and Parenthood, loving every minute of it. Though I wasn’t necessarily surprised to see such a smart…
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The Great Gatsby
The 20s have always been a source of wonder and excitement — Ziegfield Follies, flappers, gin rickeys… All of the nostalgia has reached new heights with the release of Baz Lurhmann‘s take on The Great Gatsby. With typical Lurhmann spectacle, the movie is an event not to be missed. That being said, it’s certainly not for everyone.…
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Book Review: Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough
Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough Looking for a light-hearted read with a little supernatural flare? Look no further than Carolyn MacCullough. Her characters are lovable and her plot is quick and easy. I read both in the course of an afternoon, and was completely absorbed in the story. Tamsin Greene is the odd one out…
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Sarah Dessen Book Tour
I’ve been a Sarah Dessen fan for most of my reading life. Sure, I loved running through Avonlea with Anne and frolicking in Mary Lennox’s secret garden but the real fun came when I discovered the town of Colby. Dessen’s fictional town is filled with lovable characters you wish were real — and now that…
The Library of Alexandra 