From Goodreads: Trouble seems to follow Rudy Tutti from every school he gets kicked out of. Caught by the principal with an illicit substance, his latest expulsion gets him more than he bargained for when the only high school left that will accept him is in the North Pole. A brilliant young penguin living in … Continue reading
Posted in December 2013 …
Book Haul – Christmas 2013 Haul
Showcase Sunday is a meme hosted by Vicky over at the Book, Biscuits and Tea blog to let readers know what book related items have come our way. Letterbox Love is a meme hosted by Lynsey over at Narratively Speaking and this meme has a British feel to it. I’ve opted to use the logo designed by Faye over … Continue reading
Book Review – “The Christmas Spirit” (Author: Susan Buchanan)
From Goodreads: Christmas is coming, but not everyone is looking forward to it. Rebecca has just been dumped and the prospect of spending the holiday period with her parents is less than appealing. Eighty- two year old Stanley lost his beloved wife, Edie, to cancer. How will he cope with his first Christmas without … Continue reading
Book Haul – 22nd December 2013 (a.k.a. “He’s finally let the moths out of the wallet”)
Showcase Sunday is a meme hosted by Vicky over at the Book, Biscuits and Tea blog to let readers know what book related items have come our way. Letterbox Love is a meme hosted by Lynsey over at Narratively Speaking and this meme has a British feel to it. I’ve opted to use the logo designed by Faye over … Continue reading
Reading Goals and Real Life – A look back on 2013
Ohhhhhhh, I started with such high hopes way back on January 1st 2013. Last year, I read fifty books. Granted, it was a struggle but completion of this objective made me feel like I had achieved something. This year, I wanted to relax a little bit in my reading habit. Give myself some time to … Continue reading
Theatre Review – “Let The Right One In” (Royal Court Theatre, London)
Based on the novel and film script by John Ajvide Lindqvist, “Let The Right One In” follows the story of Oskar, a bullied teenager who lives with his mother, and Eli, a young girl who is at first resistant to friendship with Oskar which changes to a devoted friendship and love. This blossoming friendship has … Continue reading
Theatre Review – “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” (Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London)
This musical, which opened back in June this year and directed by Sam Mendes (director of films including “Skyfall”, “American Beauty” and “Road To Perdition” and stage productions including “Oliver!” and “Richard III”), brings to life the story of Charlie Bucket and his quest to be the winner of one of five lucky Golden … Continue reading
The Wandering Bookworm 