All Consuming : donna

Consuming "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:53:35 GMT

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

by Junot Diaz

Consumed "The Shield - The Complete Fourth Season"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:52:37 GMT

The Shield - The Complete Fourth Season

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Enchanted"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:51:39 GMT

Enchanted

by Kevin Lima

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Opinionated Knitter"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:48:20 GMT

The Opinionated Knitter

by Elizabeth Zimmermann

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Devil Wears Prada"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:46:08 GMT

The Devil Wears Prada

by Lauren Wiseberger

WORTH IT!

A story about "The Friday Night Knitting Club"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:31:54 GMT

The Friday Night Knitting Club

by Kate Jacobs

Charming, and yet it reads very much as if the author planned to get a movie deal from her book all along; it feels pretty measured and calculated.

A story about "Sweet Land - A Love Story"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 12:29:26 GMT

Sweet Land - A Love Story

by Ali Selim

Not your typical movie, this was so unexpectedly good and moving I wanted to watch it again almost immediately after it was over.

A story about "Romance & Cigarettes"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:12:25 GMT

Romance & Cigarettes

Worth it just for Christopher Walken….

Why I recommend "A Mighty Heart"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:16:24 GMT

A Mighty Heart

by Michael Winterbottom

I was so surprised at how much more I liked this than I thought I might – it’s so moving and really good.

A story about "Come Early Morning"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:28:40 GMT

Come Early Morning

by Joey Lauren Adams

Thank goodness Roger Ebert went back and reviewed the movies he missed in 2006 – otherwise I would never have seen this charmer.

Why I recommend "Big Girl Knits : 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:17:55 GMT

Big Girl Knits : 25 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women with Real Curves

by Jillian Moreno

The front of the book is all about garment fit; very helpful, even if you’re not quite big, like me.

A story about "Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 18:33:44 GMT

Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists on Classic Patterns

by Nancy Bush

While I’ve technically read all the way through this book, it will take me awhile to appreciate the details of the great patterns – a very worthwhile purchase.

A story about "Dead Like Me - The Complete First Season"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 16 Nov 2005 22:21:09 GMT

Dead Like Me - The Complete First Season

by James Marshall (III)

If you watch only one dark comedy about grim reapers this year, it should definitely be this one. Ellen Muth is perfect as Georgia, and Mandy Patinkin is surprisingly not annoying at all.

A story about "The Everything Pilates Book: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Body Stronger, Leaner, and Healthier"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:52:21 GMT

The Everything Pilates Book: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Body Stronger, Leaner, and Healthier

by Amy Taylor Alpers

This book seems to be getting a bad rap on Amazon from people who expect it to be an exercise program – it’s more like an encyclopedia, and it’s a great reference when read in conjunction with classes or videos.

A story about "Before the Frost: A Linda Wallander Mystery"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 19:49:01 GMT

Before the Frost: A Linda Wallander Mystery

by Henning Mankell

I liked this a lot more than the previous reader (good proofreading, by the way) – I was in the mood for a new mystery series, and really liked the tone and style of this one – the unfamiliar setting and existential tone made me want to read more of the other Kurt Wallander mysteries.

A story about "A Thing (or Two) About Curtis and Camilla"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 01:10:01 GMT

A Thing (or Two) About Curtis and Camilla

by Nick Fowler

You know what? I didn’t! I sold it back to the bookstore unfinished.

A story about "Matchstick Men (Widescreen Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 01:01:48 GMT

Matchstick Men (Widescreen Edition)

Engaging and very surprising – I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.

A story about "The Perfectionist : Life and Death in Haute Cuisine"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 22 Jun 2005 00:58:23 GMT

The Perfectionist : Life and Death in Haute Cuisine

by Rudolph Chelminski

Though I did feel like at times this read like a really long magazine article, ultimately it was compelling and I’d recommend it if you think it would be interesting to you.

A story about "The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Fri, 10 Jun 2005 14:58:49 GMT

The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness

by Karen Armstrong

I always suspected that Karen Armstrong’s Books would be too dense and abstract for me, but if they’re half as thoughtful and engaging as this was, I’ve been missing out.

A story about "Everything Is Illuminated: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 25 May 2005 13:21:21 GMT

Everything Is Illuminated: A Novel

by Jonathan Safran Foer

Breathtaking and dense.

A story about "Prayers for the Dead: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel (Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus Novels (Paperback))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (donna) — Wed, 25 May 2005 13:21:21 GMT

Prayers for the Dead: A Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus Novel (Peter Decker & Rina Lazarus Novels (Paperback))

by Faye Kellerman

I like this one a lot – I’ve read these mysteries out of order in the series and still find them entertaining.