Book Two - The Captive CAN THE SECRET CIRCLE SURVIVE... Lured into the most popular in-crowd imaginable, Cassie is intoxicated by her new found strength, a power as addictive as it is perilous. Caught between two members' consuming desires to use the coven's mysterious force, Cassie turns to one of their boyfriends, Adam ... and … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 2 – The Captive
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The Secret Circle – Book 1 – The Initiation
As a teenager I was a huge fan of L.J. Smith. My best friend and I worked our way through the Night World* series with great glee! Every book was read a dozen times and we've been waiting for the final one in the series for over a decade now!! With the The Secret Circle due to … Continue reading The Secret Circle – Book 1 – The Initiation
Much Ado About Whedon – when fandoms collide…
Joss Whedon has made a film. A film based on a play. The cast is positively teeming with former collaborators from Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Doctor Horrible and Dollhouse. We know very little else. However, if the name is anything to go by; the play might just be Much Ado About Nothing by a little known and under appreciate … Continue reading Much Ado About Whedon – when fandoms collide…
To skim or not to skim…
Skim Reading - as defined by wikipedia. It might not be the most accurate 'pedia on the web, but it's most people's first port of call. Skimming is a process of speed reading that involves visually searching the sentences of a page for clues to meaning. For some people, this comes naturally, and usually may … Continue reading To skim or not to skim…
Music To Read Books By
On those rare occasions when I have an evening set aside to just immerse myself in a good book, I find myself choosing particular music to accompany me. Often the album du jour just won't do. Certain albums do more than just 'set the mood', they sort of blend with the book involved, often with … Continue reading Music To Read Books By
Almost Alice
A few years ago, a friend from home pushed a book at me and said 'Read this'. I took one look at the cover and mentally groaned. I don't like it when people play with MY books. And Alice (of the Wonderland Alice Clan), she's one of mine!! The blurb on the back proudly declared … Continue reading Almost Alice
Shak-es-pear-e is immense
As part of the Once Upon a Time Book Challenge, this month I dug out my Complete Works (always a pleasure, one of those lucky sods who did the good plays at school and therefore has unending love for The Bard) and re-read A Midsummer Night's Dream. Love that play, and it was very revealing … Continue reading Shak-es-pear-e is immense
Alice in Wonderland
Tim Burton's 2010 3D extravagansa!!! The three book-clubbers, and honoured guest - Lela - ventured into the 3D world in order to see this film in all its glory...and whatever our views about the film, the 3D does not disappoint. In fact, the Doctor Who trailer was terrifying!!! I personally have always had a deep … Continue reading Alice in Wonderland
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