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Consuming "Criss Cross"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:42:26 GMT

Criss Cross

by Lynne Rae Perkins

Consumed "Slumber Party"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:37:14 GMT

Slumber Party

by Christopher Pike

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Land of the Lost [Theatrical Release]"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:05:40 GMT

Land of the Lost [Theatrical Release]

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Up [Theatrical Release]"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:03:04 GMT

Up [Theatrical Release]

WORTH IT!

Awesome movie! (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:03:04 GMT

Up [Theatrical Release]

I did not go in the theatre expecting to cry in the first twenty minutes of the movie, but I did! A lot of what the little old man goes through in his life actually mimics real life. Even up to the part where he doesn’t want to let go of his home. My favorite character was Kevin ~ he (ended up being a she actually) was hilarious! I like it when she pulls her crazy stunts and “caws” into the characters’ faces!

:-)

Why I recommend "Knowing"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:57:14 GMT

Knowing

My Mom, Dad, and I rented this movie last night and watched it. It was good, though far-fetched. There would definitely be a good and a bad side to knowing what was going to happen, such as world disasters. Just like in the movie, though, some of them could not be prevented even if we were aware of them.

Consumed "Knowing"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:57:14 GMT

Knowing

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Mad Girls in Love: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:47:32 GMT

Mad Girls in Love: A Novel

by Michael Lee West

This book was hard to put down ~ the characters were so interesting. I also loved the book before this one, “Crazy Ladies”, which was also about Dorothy and Clancy Jane. It is about a typical, but not so typical, dysfunctional family in the South and their ups and downs. The ending left me happy ~ I was somewhat worried that Bitsy and her daughter Jennifer would not mend their relationship.

:-)

Consumed "Mad Girls in Love: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:47:32 GMT

Mad Girls in Love: A Novel

by Michael Lee West

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Murphy's Boy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:44:35 GMT

Murphy's Boy

by Torey Hayden

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Murphy's Boy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:44:35 GMT

Murphy's Boy

by Torey Hayden

Torey Hayden is an amazing teacher ~ I would love to meet her one day. Her books are riveting, and I just can’t put them down! I respect her for her work with children that have been through so much and have tremendous difficulties to overcome. She breaks down walls that have been built around children with selective mutism (her life’s work). I am truly amazed at her strength and drive to never, ever give up on any one child.

:-)

Consumed "Home to Big Stone Gap: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:32:25 GMT

Home to Big Stone Gap: A Novel

by Adriana Trigiani

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:26:31 GMT

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

by Andrew Adamson

Great movie!! Of course, the books are way better. And I enjoyed “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” much more. But, I absolutely love all things Narnia…

:-)

Consumed "Dead Before Dark"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:49:38 GMT

Dead Before Dark

by Wendy Corsi Staub

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Dead Before Dark"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:48:50 GMT

Dead Before Dark

by Wendy Corsi Staub

I love all of Wendy Corsi Staub’s books – she always leaves me in suspense and I absolutely cannot put her books down! Sometimes I will literlally stay up all night just to finish one of them…

I wish so much that I had brought the other new book of hers with me to the beach ~ now I have to go without it for two days until I get back home :-( That’s what I get for reading so fast (finished “Dead Before Dark” in less than two days). I am usually a slower reader, taking my time to finish a book. With hers though, I basically tear into it.

When I saw her latest two books on the shelf at the book store, I know I must have audibly gasped. I felt like I snatched them up greedily, looking over my shoulder to make sure nobody was behind me ready to pounce on my find.

I’m terrible.

:-)

Why I recommend "Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:50:08 GMT

Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)

by Ann Brashares

I loved every one of the books in the Sisterhood series ~ and this one was no exception! It was awesome. I have become very attached to these girls, and to know that this was the final book and to read about them becoming adults brought tears to my eyes. Cheers for Ann Brashares!

:-)

Now I actually need to watch the movie…

Consumed "Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Wed, 27 May 2009 03:50:08 GMT

Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)

by Ann Brashares

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:02:42 GMT

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

by Kenny Ortega

I can see why all of my students love this movie ~ it was great! I especially liked the music ~ songs and dances. It really gives new meaning to the words “school spirit”. Go wildcats!

:-)

Consumed "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:02:42 GMT

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

by Kenny Ortega

WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Slumdog Millionaire: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:15:48 GMT

Slumdog Millionaire: A Novel

by Vikas Swarup

Bravo for this book ~ it is now one of my favorites of all time! I stayed up until three a.m. this morning because I absolutely had to finish it! And then I had to rent the movie tonight…

:-)

Why I recommend "Slumdog Millionaire"

nobody@allconsuming.net (carpe_diem_for_me) — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:12:03 GMT

Slumdog Millionaire

This movie gave me so much insight into life in the slums of Mumbai ~ I had no idea. It really socked me. The movie was quite different from the book, however. I absolutely loved the book, which I read before seeing the movie. The movie really gave me a visual picture of what it’s really like, though. The music was awesome, too. I really enjoyed it. I suggest reading the book and watching the movie both.

All Consuming : carpe_diem_for_me

Consuming "Criss Cross"

Consumed "Slumber Party"

Consumed "Land of the Lost [Theatrical Release]"

Consumed "Up [Theatrical Release]"

*Awesome movie!* (rated 5 stars)

Why I recommend "Knowing"

Consumed "Knowing"

Why I recommend "Mad Girls in Love: A Novel"

Consumed "Mad Girls in Love: A Novel"

Consumed "Murphy's Boy"

Why I recommend "Murphy's Boy"

Consumed "Home to Big Stone Gap: A Novel"

Why I recommend "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian"

Consumed "Dead Before Dark"

Why I recommend "Dead Before Dark"

Why I recommend "Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)"

Consumed "Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood (Sisterhood of Traveling Pants)"

Why I recommend "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

Consumed "High School Musical 3: Senior Year"

Why I recommend "Slumdog Millionaire: A Novel"

Why I recommend "Slumdog Millionaire"

Awesome movie! (rated 5 stars)