Oppenheimer Movie Review

July 21st, 2023 will no doubt go down as one of the most important dates in cinema history. Not only were two of the most highly anticipated movies of the year released, but also they were critical and commercial successes. One was Barbie, and the other was Oppenheimer. The latter directed by Christopher Nolan isContinue reading “Oppenheimer Movie Review”

Blue Beetle Movie Review

Superhero shows are everywhere. They are inescapable. There are always shows based on Batman, Spiderman, Avengers, Justice League, etc.,. Then, last week, another one arrived in the form of the Blue Beetle – a superhero that I’ve never heard of until I started seeing the previews for this year’s flick Blue Beetle directed by AngelContinue reading “Blue Beetle Movie Review”

Barbie Movie Review

July 21st, 2023 will no doubt go down as one of the most important dates in cinema history. Not only were two of the most highly anticipated movies of the year released, but also they were critical and commercial successes. One was Oppenheimer, and the other was Barbie. The latter directed by Greta Gerwig isContinue reading “Barbie Movie Review”

149 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best

*I know that some are adaptations, but that’s besides the point. I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 150th review. Additionally, I’m going to be celebrating my 5th Anniversary of reviewing novels in October, and I’ve got a something special plan for that. Just like before, I will rate each of the 149 booksContinue reading “149 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Review

As someone who has worked in libraries for many years, I will always get my hands on books about librarians. There are plenty of titles about this line of work, so they have to find some way to stand out from the rest. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson does justContinue reading “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Review”

Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review

Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. There’s always that one book that speaks to someone in such a way that it’s hard to put it into words. One simply feels that they are being seen and heard while readingContinue reading “Late Bloomer: Finding My Authentic Self at Midlife Book Review”

Literary Travel – Wisconsin Edition

Hi Everyone, It’s been a long time since I made an entry in this series, but I have to show you some cool things that I found on my most recent trip! Two months ago, my husband and I went on our annual trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While in that state, I explored two separateContinue reading “Literary Travel – Wisconsin Edition”

The Cinematic Voyage of The Pirate: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work Book Review

Anytime that a movie becomes iconic, there will probably be a book or a documentary about the making of it. Films that have gotten this treatment include The Wizard of Oz, Gone With the Wind, The Godfather, and The Pirate. What? Yes reader, I did say The Pirate – a 1948 movie musical starring GeneContinue reading “The Cinematic Voyage of The Pirate: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work Book Review”

Writers & Lovers Book Review

There’s always a book about the life of a writer, how being young sucks, and/or both. Some may come off with the oh-woe-is-me mentality. I guess some of it is warranted, but others are smart enough to focus on the actions of the protagonists. Writers & Lovers by Lily King is a case of theContinue reading “Writers & Lovers Book Review”

The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods Book Review

Full disclosure: The author of the book that I am about to review is a patron at a library that I work at. All of the opinions stated in this review are solely mine. It’s always good for an author to branch out in their craft. Whether that means writing in a different genre orContinue reading “The Tale of the Red Fox in the North Woods Book Review”