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Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

by Athena // December 31, 2019 // No Comments
One of the best mysteries ever written. I thought I read this book but then I checked GoodReads for the date and this blog. I have read a lot less of Christie than I thought. It feels as if I’ve... Continue reading →

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

by Athena // September 24, 2018 // 2 Comments
I wanted to read this book because of the buzz the Netflix movie. I wanted to wait until after I’ve read the book to see the movie. It took me a few chapters to get comfortable because the book is... Continue reading →

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

by Athena // December 30, 2013 // 4 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 // December 23, 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 // July 1, 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 // June 10, 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 // June 7, 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 // June 3, 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 // May 20, 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 // February 18, 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 // February 2, 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 // December 17, 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 →

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