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”
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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”
The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. Although domestic violence is a sensitive topic, it has attracted a lot of curiosity. People have seen it in some form, so they have an idea what it entails. However, domestic abuseContinue reading “The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review”
Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read tons of historical fiction novels set during World War II. Most of them usually take place in Europe and Asia. However, Allied and Axis bases were also in North Africa, andContinue reading “Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review “
Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype
Hi Everybody, Howl like a wolf because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Jaylan Salah from The JayDays YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés as anContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype”
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review
I’ve come across plenty of self-help books over the years, but I’ve rarely read ones that are geared towards women. The only one I can think of is Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller, which covers how the author forged her own fairy tale and happily ever after. Recently, IContinue reading “Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review”
A Bear Called Paddington Book Review
After last week’s review of what’s probably the most disturbing adaptation of Wuthering Heights, I needed something soft, cozy, and silly. I managed to get this with Paddington – the iconic bear from the series of the same name. Since one of his birthdays is coming up on June 25, let’s look at the characterContinue reading “A Bear Called Paddington Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review
Content warning: this review mentions animal abuse and sexual assault. Welcome to Part 8 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 1998 movie made by Masterpiece Theatre starring Robert Cavanah as Heathcliff and MatthewContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review”
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