Bringing up Baby is another of our favorite classic movies. In my mind it is about the perfect blend of slap stick romantic comedy. Cary Grant is brilliant as Dr. David Huxley, a scientist who is waiting for the final bone to complete his dinosaur skeleton. He’s also getting married in a day to someone who doesn’t want love to …
The Homecoming: Review
The Homecoming is a continuation of the Unfinished Gift. For those who read the first book, you will love seeing the fulfillment of all your hopes and dreams for Patrick and his dad. Kathleen Townsend, Patrick’s social worker, is back as well as his Grandpa and Italian neighbor. But where the first book is Patrick’s story, this one is his …
The Bishop: review
I waited and waited and waited for the release of Stephen James’ next novel and The Bishop did not disappoint. This is the perfect book for people who like a gritty, forensic, serial-killer type of book. The one caveat I have to put on it is that if you can’t handle gruesome murder scenes, either skip those pages or the …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: You Can’t Take It with You
Frank Capra has to be one of my favorite classic movie directors, and this is one of his best films. You Can’t Take It with You is an adaptation of a play, and fabulous. Jean Arthur and Jimmy Stewart are the romantic leads again having also played those roles in Mr Smith Goes to Washington. Only this time they are …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: The Philadelphia Story
The Philadelphia Story is a classic. What you’re not surprised? Seriously this is one that you have to watch. Cary Grant. Katherine Hepburn. and Jimmy Stewart. Need I say more? And Jimmy Stewart won the Oscar for Best Actor. It also won Best Screenplay. (There is a remake with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra, but I still prefer …
Touching the Clouds Review
Review: I think there’s something about the wilds of Alaska that appeals to people. It’s a harsh land that demands a lot of the people who live there. This book highlights the enterprising and dare devil spirit required to make a go of living there in the 1930s. I loved Kate. How can you not when she’s a free spirit …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: It Happened One Night
Oh my! I love this classic romantic comedy. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Is there anything not to like? This is another classic from 1934 and a pure delight. It Happened One Night didn’t do to badly in the Oscars, winning five in 1935. But that’s not a reason to watch the movie… The reason is the great interaction between …
Two More Books I’ve Read Lately
For those of you who like romantic suspense, go grab Kit Wilkinson’s latest novel Sabotage from Love Inspired Suspense while it’s available. Kit crafts a novel centered in Virginia horse country. When Emilie Gill’s groom turns up dead, she finds herself the focus of the investigation. Then more begins to happen and she finds herself relying on her temporary groom …
Some Summer Read Recommendations…
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted reviews, so I wanted to let you know about a couple books I’ve been reading that I really enjoyed. Very different genres, but you expect nothing less from me right? 🙂 The Mailbox, Marybeth Whalen’s debut novel, reminded me of a Nicholas Sparks novel from the opening scene. Teenage love is found and then …
In Harm’s Way and Too Close to Home Reviews
In Harm’s Way arrived at my house in March, and the next morning I finished reading it. If you’re a fan of a romance with a strong suspense thread, this story is perfect. From the moment Nick and Rachel meet — even though the circumstances are strained — the attraction is popping. Yet the prologue sets up the suspense thread …