by Lori Twichell A new movie that came out yesterday (May 15th!) on iTunes, Amazon and showing in various theaters across the country via Tugg, promises fun, childhood adventure and joy to audiences. Called a “modern-day tale of hope, faith and courage based on stories from the Bible” Beyond the Sun is the first movie to […]
by Lori Twichell Winnie the Pooh! My brain is nearly in meltdown after watching the new teaser trailer for the upcoming film from Disney, Christopher Robin. Starring Ewan McGregor as a grown up Christopher Robin, the trailer has the feel of Hook. Adult life has taken its toll on our beloved Christopher Robin. Even marriage […]
Storm Siren by Mary Weber Genre: Young Adult Publisher: Thomas Nelson Date: 8/6/2014 Reviewed by: Rachel Dixon Fiction Addict Scorecard: A In a world at war, a slave girl’s lethal curse could become one kingdom’s weapon of salvation. If the curse – and the girl – can be controlled. As a slave in the war-weary […]
Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine Genre: fantasy, suspense, adventure, drama Publisher: Berkley Date: July 11, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: A What if a library was the master of everything? Imagine governments around the world controlled by a library. The Great Library in fact. But rather than dispensing knowledge and understanding, […]
Moonbreaker by Simon R. Green Genre: Science fiction Publisher: Ace Date: June 6, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: B Eddie Drood is not just a secret agent. He’s a very secret agent. I’m not kidding. He fights things that most of us only read about in books. His girlfriend, Molly, is one […]
Where the Dead Lie by C.S. Harris Genre: mystery, historical, suspense, Publisher: Berkley Date: April 4, 2017 Reviewed by: Lori Twichell Fiction Addict Scorecard: A Sebastian St. Cyr is a man that you do not want to cross. The venerable Viscount Devlin is not a man that lets go of injustice. It’s one of the […]
Z: The Beginning of Everything Network: Amazon Airs: Streaming Starring: Christina Ricci, David Hoflin Rating: TV-MA Reviewer: Renee Chaw FA Scorecard: B Zelda Sayre, more widely known by her married name Zelda Fitzgerald, wife to F. Scott Fitzgerald and an artist in her own right, was one of the first flappers! She didn’t let […]
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Directed by: David Yates Theatrical Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller Release Date: November 18, 2017 Reviewed by: Courtney DeWitt Rating: PG-13 FA Scorecard: A The anticipation and trepidation for a sequel or prequel is always high. After Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part […]
by Lori Twichell This morning the Academy Award nominations were announced. There weren’t really a whole lot of surprises as La La Land was a clear front runner with 14 nominations. Here are a few of the nominations in the bigger categories. Best picture: Arrival Fences Hacksaw Ridge Hell or High Water Hidden Figures La […]
Title: Labyrinth Lost Author: Zoraida Cordova Publisher: Sourcebooks Date: September 9, 2016 Reviewed by: Courtney DeWitt FA Scorecard: A Alex is not as stoked about her legacy as a bruja as the rest of her family. She would rather just go to the Ghoul Ball with her best friend, Rishi, than celebrate her Deathday. This […]