This weekend’s read: The Road

I read Cormac McCarthy’s The Road yesterday (it was that good) and wish I had savored, instead of devoured, the story so that I would have something to read today. The Road is one of those books where, once finished, leaves you at a loss for what to read next. You need time to reflect on your [...]

And the winner is…

I haven’t posted for some time – life caught up with me – but this is important. Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book won the Newbery! 

I don’t think I’ve read any of the contenders, but I’m still excited, as I thought The Graveyard Book was wonderful. 
2 things I just learned, while reading the news:
1. Gaiman also [...]

Upcoming movies I can’t wait to see

Though I will argue in almost every case that the book is better than the movie, I love seeing how a book I’ve enjoyed is translated to the screen. I’m super excited about these movies coming out this year:  
Twilight, based on Stephenie Meyer’s enormously popular YA vampire novel. Just read it this weekend and [...]