For ease of reading, here are our handles’ abbreviations: crystalclear – CC faintingviolet – FV Ale – just Ale (you’re welcome) CrystalClear: So, this is all my fault. I decided to rent Crimson Peak for movie night, mainly to see Tom Hiddleston’s ass. And while it was indeed a glorious sight, the rest of the movie was not worth it. My memory is absolute shite, so here’s what I remember of the movie before delving into the book: We have the girl, who played […]
I cannot be Quiet as Tomie has a new book!
Oh Tomie! Your illustrations are on point, but the story needs to be in a smaller format! I would love to see this in a lap size or even a medium sized board book. But don’t worry, I still love you Mr. D! Quiet by Tomie dePaola is classic dePaola. A grandfather and his grandchildren go out to enjoy the world around them. While the world is busy and chaotic, there is also quiet to enjoy. The combination of spiritual and secular is there. You […]
Didn’t live up to this Janeite’s expectations.
This was such a mixed bag of a reading experience. Honestly, though, I figured it might be. I’ve read a couple of Shannon Hale’s adult novels before this, and neither of them worked for me. And the Goodreads average rating for this book is not great. But I was still hoping! Especially considering the premise. It wasn’t one of those ‘meh’ reads, either. One second I would be actively hating what was going on, irritated with the main character, the next, something adorable would happen and I […]
Does the boogeyman have boogers?
Does Frankenstein Get Hungry? That is the question on the mind of a little sleepless girl. Well, one of many questions anyway. These questions make the “ghoulish seem foolish” and as she asks them, she is able to overcome her fears of the “things in the dark.” Monsters are no match for the imagination of this heroine! Of course, the adult will realize what is going on, especially on the last page as certain things come to light. The illustrations of debut author John Solimine […]