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Wuthering Heights 2026 Movie Review

Content warning: this review talks about sex in various forms. Welcome to Part 4 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heightsand seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 2026 movie starring Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff and Margot Robbie as Catherine. Normally, IContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2026 Movie Review”

The Secret Courtesan Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. I’ve mentioned on this website before that I love historical fiction. I especially enjoy ones that bring overlooked women to life like Saving Vincent by Joan Fernandez. I also adore ones that have a dual timeline,Continue reading “The Secret Courtesan Book Review”

The Wandering Queen Book Review

Content warning: this review mentions suicide. Full disclosure: I was given a free eARC copy of this book by Dutton Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Three years ago, I reviewed The Shadow of Perseus by Claire Heywood – a feminist retelling of the Perseus myth. Now, she’s back with another revisioningContinue reading “The Wandering Queen Book Review”

In Black and White: 20 Yrs to Life Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. If I had a nickel for every time I reviewed a book that explored a black person’s experience in prison, I would have a dime for now. Last week, it was Freeman’s Challenge: The MurderContinue reading “In Black and White: 20 Yrs to Life Book Review”

Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison For Profit Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. The 250th Anniversary of America’s independence is coming up this year, and I always strive to learn more about American history, even if it means uncovering some skeletons in the closet. One story that I recentlyContinue reading “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison For Profit Book Review”

Wuthering Heights 1958 Teleplay Review

Welcome to Part 3 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be analyzing the 1958 teleplay made by DuPont Show of the Month starring Richard Burton as Heathcliff. Like the 1950 version, this one too is a playContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1958 Teleplay Review”

The Housemaid Movie Review

One of the movies I was looking forward to seeing last year was The Housemaid starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.That was the whole reason why I read the book of the same name by Freida McFadden. I was curious to see how the film would translate the novel’s twists and turns. And reader, itContinue reading “The Housemaid Movie Review”

Anneke Jans in the New World Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. During the daytime, I’m an archivist. I help people find research material for their projects, especially about their ancestors. There are some people who have discovered so much about their families that they have written genealogyContinue reading “Anneke Jans in the New World Book Review”

Adapt Me Podcast – The Ruins Movie

Hi Everybody! Grab your hand-drawn maps and hamburger legs because returning guest Carl Malek and I talk about the 2008 movie version The Ruins in the latest installment of “His/Her Reviews” on the Adapt Me Podcast. We discuss the positives, negatives, and everything that freaked us out. Check it out at this link. In the meantime,Continue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – The Ruins Movie”

Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025

Hi Everybody!! Today is the last Monday of the year! You know what that means? It’s the 6th annual year-end countdown of books* I reviewed in 2025! *This also includes movies. For those who don’t know. I’ll pick 6 titles for this list – 3 for the best and 3 for the worst! Now, IContinue reading “Top 3 Best and Worst Books* of 2025”