Tag Archives: book to film

Movie Review: One for the Money

Posted on February 6, 2012 by CarrieK

It was with great trepidation that I went to the theater to see One for the Money, based on the first book in the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich. I haven’t exactly been circumspect about what I thought of … Continue reading →

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Book-to-Movie Review: The Children of Men by P.D. James

Posted on January 26, 2012 by CarrieK

I reviewed both the book The Children of Men and the film adaptation in 2007. The reviews were originally posted on my personal blog, and I wanted to move them both here to Books and Movies. Instead of doing two … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 21, 2012

Posted on January 21, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Caribousmom: Blogger Impact – inspired by author Beth Kephart’s editorial, The Value Rubric: Do Book Bloggers Really Matter? Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, January 14, 2012

Posted on January 14, 2012 by CarrieK

Discussion starters: ~ Both Sheila at Book Journey and Chris at Bookarama both posted on the changes in the book blogging world. Thought-provoking posts and great discussions in the comments sections of both. Reviews and blog posts that have me … Continue reading →

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Tinker Tailer Soldier Spy Prize Pack Giveaway

Posted on January 6, 2012 by CarrieK

The film version of John le Carre’s spy classic Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy opens nationwide today! The all-star cast includes the brilliant Gary Oldman and equally-brilliant Colin Firth, and I can’t wait to see it. Check out the trailer! To … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 24, 2011

Posted on December 24, 2011 by CarrieK

I’m going offline this afternoon, as we’re heading south to my folks’ house, and won’t come home until tomorrow night. I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas full of time spent with friends and family. Discussion starters: ~ … Continue reading →

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Bookish links for Saturday, December 17, 2011

Posted on December 17, 2011 by CarrieK

Author news: ~ The amazingly gifted Beth Kephart has a new two-book deal with Philomel. Discussion starters: ~ Book Journey: When authors attack Reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list: ~ The Thorn and the … Continue reading →

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DVD Release: The Help

Posted on December 6, 2011 by CarrieK

The #1 New York Times best seller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast, led by Emma Stone, Academy Award-nominated Viola Davis (Best Supporting Actress, Doubt 2008), Octavia Spencer and Bryce … Continue reading →

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