Content warning: this reviews discusses sexual assault. On Monday, I looked at the 1967 novel Rosemary’s Baby by Ira Levin as my 300th review. Today, I’m going to continue diving into this universe with its 1968 movie version directed by Roman Polanski. It’s a faithful adaptation of the story in all the right ways, despiteContinue reading “Rosemary’s Baby Movie Review”
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Rosemary’s Baby Book Review
I can’t believe it’s here, but reader, this is my 300th review! I started reading and thinking critically of books, movies, and television shows 8 years ago, and I have never looked back. I’ve encountered a true variety of titles from a woman traveling to Antarctica to find herself to a former president of Turkmenistan’sContinue reading “Rosemary’s Baby Book Review”
299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’ve been reviewing books, movies, and television shows for 8 years now, and I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 300th review! I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review media of many kinds. I plan onContinue reading “299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review
When I discussed Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly awhile back, I talked about some of the ways that one can stand out while writing stories involving World War II. It’s easy to get lost in those kinds of plots because of how vast they are in the historical fiction genre. Luckily, Kristin Harmel foundContinue reading “The Forest of Vanishing Stars Book Review”
Literary Travel – Michigan Edition Part One (Southern Michigan)
Hi Everybody, I’ve been traveling quite a lot within the last year all throughout my home state of Michigan. As a result, I have a bit of a backlog, but that ends with my 3-part edition of my “Literary Travel” series focusing on the Mitten State. All of the photos used were the ones IContinue reading “Literary Travel – Michigan Edition Part One (Southern Michigan)”
Wuthering Heights 2011 Movie Review
Content warning: this review mentions physical and animal abuse. Welcome to Part 11 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 looking at the 2011 movie starring James Howson as Heathcliff and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine. This isContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2011 Movie Review”
Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I love learning about women who took the lead and blazed a path for future generations. After all, these tenacious women have always existed. I recently learned about someone who fit that mold perfectly. HerContinue reading “Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review”
Literary Travel – Michigan and Canada Edition
Hi Everybody, To my American and Canadian viewers, I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July and Canada Day earlier this month! Last year, my husband and I traveled to Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada for our dating anniversary. Neither of us had been to those places before, but we had aContinue reading “Literary Travel – Michigan and Canada Edition”
The Silent Patient Book Review
I’ve read books that contain psychological and thriller aspects before. And yet, it’s only now that I’ve read a novel that has both. It’s not just any title, but it’s one that defines the term “psychological thriller.” You want to know what it is? It’s The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – a gripping storyContinue reading “The Silent Patient Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 2009 Series Review
Content warning: this review mentions animal abuse. Welcome to Part 10 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 looking at the 2009 miniseries made by ITV and aired on PBS’s Masterpiece Theatre starring Tom Hardy as HeathcliffContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 2009 Series Review”
Book Reviews by a Chick Who Reads Everything 