Category Archives: television

Bookish links for Saturday, June 18, 2011

Author news: ~ J.K. Rowling announces Pottermore, says the owls are gathering. What could it be? Discussion starters: ~ Galleysmith: Standards, organizations, and relationship building ~ Caribousmom: The ugly side of literature ~ Bookalicious: Is dystopia becoming formula? ~ Galleysmith: … Continue reading

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Bookish links for Saturday, May 7, 2011

Author news: ~ James Dashner reveals the cover of The Death Cure, the third book in the Maze Runner series. ~ Gail Carriger reveals the cover of Timeless, book five in the Alexia Tarabotti series. Discussion starters: ~ The Extravagant … Continue reading

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Bookish links for April 23, 2011

Discussion starters: ~ Bookalicious: Authors are people too – Great post with much discussion in the comments section. Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ Miles from Ordinary by Carol Lynch Williams, reviewed by … Continue reading

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Bookish links for Saturday, March 12, 2011

Author news: ~ Congratulations to Neil Gaiman: His novel Neverwhere was chosen for ‘One Book, One Chicago’. ~ Scott Westerfeld has released the cover of Goliath, the last book in his Leviathan trilogy. Discussion starters: ~ My Friend Amy: Reader’s … Continue reading

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TV Talk

We got rid of cable over the summer, and we didn’t replace it with satellite. My husband hates watching television as it broadcasts, and thinks TV on DVD and Netflix streaming over the Wii are the best things in the … Continue reading

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TV on DVD: Prime Suspect:The Complete Collection and Scrubs: Season 9

I have fallen seriously behind in my reviewing commitments – both book and DVD reviews. There are a lot of reasons – time spent in the hospital with Natalie, Kevin not wanting to watch the same TV as I – … Continue reading

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TV on DVD: Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Get ready to ROCK with the biggest musical event of the year—now in an extended edition with exclusive scenes & songs! Join Mitchie (Demi Lovato), Shane, Nate, and Jason (Jonas Brothers), and some brand new campers across the lake for … Continue reading

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TV on DVD: Grey’s Anatomy: Season 6 and Private Practice: Season 3

I am an unabashed fan of both Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Both series have their ups and downs, but I can’t seem to stop watching, even when the characters make decisions I don’t agree with – or, worse, the … Continue reading

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