Recent Entries
Ask Me No Questions
Nadira Hossain and her family originally from Bangladesh have been living in the United States illegally for years. After 9/11, they drive to Canada... read more
Summer Reading
I love summer! Since I work in a high school library, I have time off. Although I did teach an adolescent literature online class this summer, I sti... read more
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
A young Spanish shepherd has a reoccurring dream. He dreams of discovering a treasure at the Pyramids in Egypt. When he seeks the advice of a fortune... read more
Reign over Me
Adam Sandler does an excellent job playing Charlie a man who lost his family on 9/11 and consequently cut himself off from family and friends. When h... read more
Oscar Fashions
I seldom agree with the fashion critics. So here's my appraisal.GOOD1. Cameron Dias-loved this asymmetrical design in white2. Reese Witherspoon-sim... read more
The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin
What begins as a letter from an older brother to his sister turns into the long story of an emotionally disturbed mother. As a single mother, Nikki i... read more
The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson
This forensic mystery is set in Silverton, Colorado. The author does a good job describing life in a small mountain town. Seventeen-year-old Cameryn... read more
Notes on a Scandal
Intense--that's the best way to describe this film. The acting was superb! Dane Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett are remarkable!An aging spinster teach... read more
Your Eyes in Stars by M.e. Kerr
This historical fiction tells the story of two girls who quickly become friends during the Great Depression. Jessica's father is the warden of The Hi... read more
Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith does a fine job portraying Chris Gardner, a father struggling to make something of his life while raising his five year old son. This film... read more
