Everybody Loves Becky Bloomwood!
On Wednesday I trudged to my local Barnes & Noble, joining dozens of others there to hear ”chick-lit” author extraordinaire, Sophie Kinsella, talk, answer questions, and read from the book that...
View ArticleWhy Kate Winslet loves THE READER
I was thrilled to watch Kate Winslet win the Oscar for her performace in THE READER. And when I recently read an article in which she describes her well worn copy of Bernard Schlink’s haunting novel,...
View ArticleThe No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency – HBO series!
What we’ve all be eagerly awaiting! Alexander McCall Smith’s beloved series finally brought to life on HBO, beginning Sunday, March 29th, 8pm. Anthony Minghella (The English Patient, Cold Mountain),...
View ArticleJulia Roberts is a Hothouse Flower
Last weekend was filled with Julia Roberts, my long-time favorite actress. I saw her new movie, Duplicity, with Clive Owen. And I read Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire, a first novel...
View ArticleMusings on Matt Damon
After watching the movie trailer for The Informant, I am elevating Matt Damon to Tom Hanks status. You are all my witnesses, I will now officially go see any movie starring Matt Damon. His choices...
View ArticleStar Trek: The Art of the Film – LJ Review!
On the Trekkie scale, I probably average about a 4 out of 10. I don’t have a costume and only recently, finally, saw all of the original movies. But I’m a fan nonetheless. I loved the J.J. Abrams...
View ArticleDrop-in alert! New movie tie-in: The Accidental Billionaires
I suppose we have come far enough in the social media world to have a new book-to-movie to anticipate. Or, to use Facebook speak, “like.” The Social Network, from the director of Fight Club and...
View ArticleNever Let Me Go now a major motion picture!
Happy Friday everyone! I’m on a movie kick lately so I thought I’d share a preview for the latest movie tie-in I’m swooning over: Never Let Me Go. It gives me chills! Do you plan on seeing the movie?...
View ArticleGreen Lantern Trailer!
Hi! If you haven’t seen this already at the theaters, here’s the trailer for the new Green Lantern movie starring Ryan Reynolds (recently chosen as “sexiest man alive” — you decide) and Blake Lively....
View ArticleThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Trailer
It’s here! The 3-1/2 minute movie trailer for The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I seriously got chills. What do you think of the casting? Be honest.
View ArticleThe Kilt Drops August 9th
August 9th marks the worldwide series premiere of OUTLANDER, a STARZ Original Series, based on the beloved international bestselling novels by Diana Gabaldon. More than twenty years ago, Diana...
View ArticleLights! Camera! Oscar-worthy Read to Red Carpet Displays!
Lights! Camera! Oscar-worthy Read to Red Carpet Displays! We have loved seeing photos of the incredible displays you’ve created with our Read to Red Carpet Library Display Poster, showcasing movie...
View ArticleBooks & Film: Are you ready for Fifty Shades of Grey?
Whether you are planning a girls’ night out or a cozy screening with your partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the wait is almost over! Read through the novel one last time before feasting your eyes...
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