Movie Review: Music and Lyrics

Title: Music and LyricsStarring: Hugh Grant and Drew BarrymoreRelease Date: February 14, 2007MPAA Rating: PG-13Runtime: 96 minutesStoryline: Hugh Grant plays a washed up 80s pop star with a gift for melodies, but no clue about lyrics. He accepts an offer to compose a chart-topping hit for the latest teen singing sensation, Cora. Enter Drew Barrymore at just the right moment. As sparks fly between...

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Review: Camouflaged (Hiding from Love, #0.5) by Selena Laurence

Camouflaged (Hiding from Love, #0.5) by Selena Laurence Publication Date: October 27, 2013 Page Count: 124 Published by: C.P. Writes, LLC Source: Purchased **Due to sexual content, language and violence, this book is more suitable for ages 18 and up** Synopsis from Goodreads: Gabe Thompson enlisted to help out his buddy, but three years later he's 100% US military bad boy, serving in the desert...

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Waiting On Wednesday (188) Damage Done by Amanda Panitch @AmandaPanitch

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday has become my favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Damage Done by Amanda Panitch Expected publication: July 21st 2015 by Random House Books for Young Readers Synopsis from Goodreads: 22...

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Movie Review: Knight and Day

Title: Knight and Day Starring: Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz Release Date: June 23, 2010 MPAA Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 109 minutes Director: James Mangold Storyline: June Havens finds her everyday life tangled with that of secret agent Roy Miller, who has realized he isn't supposed to survive his latest mission. As their campaign to stay alive stretches across the globe, they soon learn that...

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Review: Killer Within (Killer Instinct, #2) by S. E. Green

Killer Within (Killer Instinct, #2) by S. E. Green Publication Date: May 19, 2015 Page Count: 304 Published by: Simon Pulse Source: eArc received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis from Goodreads: In the heart-pounding sequel, teen vigilante Lane must face the secrets and unexpected consequences that arise in the wake of her first kill. It’s been three months since the...

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Waiting On Wednesday (187) Pretending to Be Erica by Michelle Painchaud

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday has become my favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Pretending to Be Erica by Michelle PainchaudExpected publication: July 21st 2015 by Viking Books for Young Readers Synopsis...

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Review: The Remedy (The Program, #0.5) by Suzanne Young

The Remedy (The Program, #0.5) by Suzanne Young Publication Date: April 21, 2015 Page Count: 416 Published by: Simon Pulse Source: eArc received from publisher in exchange for an honest review Synopsis from Goodreads: Quinlan McKee is a closer. Since the age of seven, Quinn has held the responsibility of providing closure to grieving families with a special skill—she can “become” anyone. Quinn...

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Waiting On Wednesday (186) The Fixer (The Fixer #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday has become my favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. The Fixer (The Fixer #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Expected publication: July 7th 2015 by Bloomsbury Children's Synopsis from...

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Movie Review: 50 First Dates

Title: 50 First DatesMPAA Rating: PG-13Director: Peter SegalRuntime: 99 minutesStarring: Adam Sandler and Drew BarrymoreRelease Date: February 13, 2004 Tagline: Henry Roth is a man afraid of commitment up until he meets the beautiful Lucy. They hit it off and Henry think he's finally found the girl of his dreams, until he discovers she has short-term memory loss and forgets him the very next day. The...

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May Recap and June TBR

I'm still far behind on my reading for the year. I don't know if I will ever catch up! I've been staying busy with other things like 'work' (sewing, sewing, sewing), trying to get a workout or long walk in every day, and now my 17 year old daughter is out of school and takes up a lot of my time. It seems I always have something to do! Books read in May: Happy Again (This is What Happy...

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Waiting On Wednesday (185) Between Us and the Moon by Rebecca Maizel

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. Wednesday is my absolute favorite day of the week because I get to share the books that I am super excited about and can't wait to read. Between Us and the Moon by Rebecca MaizelExpected publication: June 30th 2015 by Harper Teen Synopsis from Goodreads: Ever...

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Review: Lead (Stage Dive, #3) by Kylie Scott

Lead (Stage Dive, #3) by Kylie Scott Publication Date: November 25, 2014 Page Count: 320 Published by: St. Martin's Griffin Source: Library This book may be unsuitable for reader's under 17 years of age due to sexual content, and/or mature themes. Synopsis from Goodreads: As the lead singer of Stage Dive, Jimmy is used to getting whatever he wants, whenever he wants it, whether it's booze, drugs,...

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