Stella Bain Author: Anita Shreve Shreve’s pinpoint access to her characters’ emotional acuity defines her gift in every novel. Stella Bain proves no exception, as once again, Shreve compels her characters so deeply into the novel that they become real people to her readers. It is March, 1916 and the setting is Marne, France. A woman wakes up to a nun looking down at her in a French army camp. Her feet hurt, and she cannot remember her name. She thinks that it is Stella. She lies on ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: Stella Bain
Book Reviews: The Hive
The Hive Author: Gill Hornsby Mom Diva and Queen Bee Beatrice runs the show at St. Ambrose’ Elementary School. She controls fundraisers, social events, and the Power Clique, a rotating group of fawning mothers whom she picks to do all the work; for Beatrice is just “too busy” being annoying and nasty to do any of the events herself. But then the other mothers of The Hive start rebelling against Bea’s cruelty and her nasty daughter Scarlett’s abusiveness to the other children. There’s ... continue reading...
DVD Reviews: The East
The East It's funny where we get our film recommendations from. I usually don’t listen to my friends, most of my friends tend to watch film for just straight up entertainment and don’t take into account the form and pacing and messaging of the film, they just kick their feet up and relax. Unfortunately, I’m not afforded that luxury due to film school (except when I watch a Fast & Furious film for some reason). Generally I go to a movie based on a variety of factors, however this ... continue reading...
Book Reviews: The Youth Corridor
The Youth Corridor – Your Guide to Timeless Beauty Author: Gerald Imber, M.D. Written by a plastic surgeon, The Youth Corridor gives good advice on taking care of your skin and face long before you need plastic surgery. Don’t Get Too Thin was one piece of advice I loved, and this is the type of information that Imber gives. Did you know that facial exercises cause wrinkles? Don’t be a runner – it causes sagging skin. Don’t gain or lose weight repeatedly: it is a no no for your ... continue reading...
Travel Reviews: The Secrets of Nepal
What do you really know about Nepal? The most that people normally know of is that it’s a country in South Asia and is the home of Mount Everest. There’s so much more to this surprising country though, so we’ve created a list of the 3 best kept secrets of Nepal. We’re sure that by the end, you’ll be packing your bags and getting on a plane. Do You Love Variety? If you do then Nepal is the place for you. The climate is incredibly diverse, so in terms of geography you can expect humid ... continue reading...
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