Have you ever watched a movie or TV show that featured an amazing bookstore that you wished you could visit? I have. I would love to run my fingers along the spines of the books in Flourish and Blotts from Harry Potter or get lost in Monsieur Labisse’s bookshop in Hugo. Although neither of these two shops exist in real life, there are several fictional shops that do. Below is a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2014
On My Honor – Lessons and Experiences of a Former Girl Scout
What comes to mind when you hear the words Girl Scouts? Chances are the first word that comes to mind is cookies because, let's face it, Girl Scout cookies are delicious. But for me, the first phrase that comes to mind is the organization's motto Be Prepared. That's because I was a Girl Scout for 9 years. That's right. NINE years. I started out as a Junior scout and remained … [Read more...]
‘Coincidence’ is Captivating
When I was 10 my parents drove me to the midnight departure of my school's Safety Patrol trip to Washington, D.C. As I was chatting with my friends, my Dad started chatting with one of the bus drivers. Turns out, they knew each other from a decade before in Massachusetts. This may not seem so odd except for the fact that we were living in Florida. He's not the only one who has … [Read more...]
11 Great TV Shows Based on Books
Tonight is the premiere of the show Resurrection on ABC (9 pm EST) and I couldn't be more excited. Based on the book The Returned by Jason Mott, it follows the lives of the returned, or people who had died and are returned to their families years after they were buried. The consequences are both heartwarming and devastating and I'm excited to see how closely the show follows … [Read more...]
30 Inspiring Books For Women, By Women
Today is International Women's Day! This awesome day has been celebrated for over 100 years and has developed into a worldwide event to celebrate the achievements and successes of women all over. In honor of this fantastic day, Jennifer at Bookalicious Mama and I have teamed up to bring you the best books by, for, and about women. Here, you'll find the top 30 … [Read more...]