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Book Reviews & Giveaway: Toys

ToysAuthors: James Patterson and Neil McMahonTitillating and tympanic, Toys inhabits the realm of reality, the surreal, and the Orwellian. Fusing Darwinian evolution with über technology that overrules genetics and DNA, Patterson and McMahon’s new thriller targets what might easily become reality – tomorrow. Technologically enhanced, there is a new being running around Earth – the Elites – and humans are the debris that they trample upon. Since 7-4 Day, when the human race almost decimated ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: You Again

You Again (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo)This seemed to be the perfect date night film. Until I had read the awful buzz on the film, then I got very, very scared. But I generally like touchstone romantic comedies. They are mainly formulaic but also quite fun. They have great gags for the guys and a witty girl power message. The wife to be was very excited about this film, she loved Kristen Bell in Couples Retreat, and is a gigantic fan of Betty White (I have to say I was pretty excited to see ... continue reading...

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Children’s Book Reviews & Giveaway: Shoe-La-La

Shoe-La-La!Author: Karen Beaumont Illustrated by LeUyen Pham“Four little girls who love to shopEmily, Ashley, Kaitlyn, ClaireLet’s go find the perfect pair.”These four little girls are girls after my heart! I have found the best little girl’s book ever!!! Shoe-La-La (for girl children and their girlie moms) pounces on every girl’s dream – SHOES!! I can’t own enough shoes – but darling Emily, Ashley, Kaitlyn and Claire are SO MUCH SMARTER than I am.As they try on EVERY pair of shoes in a Rodeo ... continue reading...

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DVD Reviews: Cyrus

Cyrus [Blu-ray]I just spent the past 5 hours shoveling snow and well, it sucked. So getting through this storm is part of my review now because I just need to add to my sucky day. I really despise mumblecore film. I've tried really hard to enjoy it. For all that don't know, this is a film style that heavily borrows from the film "Slacker" or anything by John Cassavetes. Therefore mumblecore can be defined by ultra-low budget production (often employing digital video cameras), a focus on ... continue reading...

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Book Reviews & Giveaway: Being Polite to Hitler

Being Polite to Hitler: A NovelAuthor: Robb Forman DewRobb Forman Dew infuses her Southern characters with repartee reminiscent of Peter Taylor, whom he includes in her cast of characters in "Being Polite to Hitler." Dew and Taylor capture the familial enmeshment and particular joys and tribulations of the Southern upper echelon in a manner that both tantalizes and captivates us. Virginia Wolff's Mrs. Dalloway with her stream of consciousness, Jane Austen's emotional morality, as well ... continue reading...