A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

by athena // 30 December, 2013 // 2 Comments

When I was around the age of Sara Crewe, I had seen the 1995 movie adaptation of this book and liked it. It was magical. I really adored the message about every girl being a princess and the sense of... Continue reading →

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte

by athena // 23 December, 2013 // No Comments

I had somewhat high expectations for this novel given how much I liked Agnes Grey and the style of Anne Bronte’s writing overall. I found my expectations were not quite met. In general, this is a good novel and like... Continue reading →

On the Road by Jack Kerouac

by athena // 1 July, 2013 // 2 Comments

This is one of those novels that seemed almost like nonfiction. It is based on Kerouac’s actual journeys across America so a lot of it was probably real. The inconsistency and wildness seemed too strange to be fiction at times.... Continue reading →

Elementary: Complete First Season

by athena // 10 June, 2013 // No Comments

This is my new favourite show of the past TV year. Ten reasons why I love it, in no particular order (no major spoilers): Continue reading →

Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin and Season Two

by athena // 7 June, 2013 // 2 Comments

I admit that I do not love this series but I do like it. There is a strong likelihood I will finish it. Continue reading →

Monthly Movies – May 2013

by athena // 3 June, 2013 // 6 Comments

For the last couple of months, I’ve been watching mostly TV and rewatching movies and shows. I don’t think I watched a new movie for almost two months until War Horse. War Horse (18 05 2013) – Review Here. Kinky... Continue reading →

War Horse by Michael Morpurgo

by athena // 20 May, 2013 // 2 Comments

I was apprehensive of this children’s book mostly because I get very sad with animal stories. I remember watching Black Beauty (1994) as a kid, and being crying. I rarely cried during movies when I was younger, and even now,... Continue reading →

Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin and Season 1

by athena // 18 February, 2013 // 4 Comments

A review of Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin and the first season (2011) of the HBO show. Continue reading →

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

by athena // 2 February, 2013 // 5 Comments

This was a clever and well written book. It was ambitious and unique. It took me awhile to read this book. It was on my Kindle so I often forgot I had it and it didn’t give me incentive to... Continue reading →

2013 Book to Movie Challenge

by athena // 17 December, 2012 // 2 Comments

I am going to participating in the 2013 Book to Movie Challenge hosted by Doing Dewey. Yes, another 2013 Challenge. I think I’ll take on one more and I’ll be done for the yearly challenges. I think three 2013 challenges... Continue reading →

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

by athena // 8 November, 2012 // 6 Comments

This book was epic. Once again, I was conflicted about giving it a 4 or a 5 on Good Reads. As with before, the deciding factor was if I would reread it again. I wouldn’t be against reading it, but... Continue reading →

Booking Through Thursday – Conversions

by athena // 30 August, 2012 // 12 Comments

This week on Booking Through Thursday: Do you find yourself thinking that the books you read would be good on film? Do you wish the things you watched on TV or in the movies were available as book? Some really... Continue reading →

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