Book Review: The Lantern’s Ember (2018)

(Mmmmm, look at that beautiful Halloween inspired cover.) “In my experience,” the lantern began, his voice soft, ” places liked the oceans or the heavens, an undiscovered forest, a great underground chasm, or the mystery of a woman’s heart and mind are not the end of the journey but the beginning. Do not let yourContinue reading “Book Review: The Lantern’s Ember (2018)”

First off, A list of Pending Favorite Books

Strange to think about, but there are some books or series I haven’t been with long enough to know if they really are my favorites. Again, these posts are basically for myself, but if others enjoy them then I have no complaints! Also, this list may grow bigger over time as I scan the archivesContinue reading “First off, A list of Pending Favorite Books”

Mansfield Park (1999), A pleasant surprise

Mansfield Park (1999) is a romantic comedy-drama film based on Jane Austen’s original novel. It references Austen’s earlier writings before she was a more widely known author, including her work The History of England (1791). Directed by Patricia Rozema, the film tells on its surface a story of the dramas which occur within a wealthy English family from the heroine Fanny Price’s perspective. ThereContinue reading “Mansfield Park (1999), A pleasant surprise”

My Autumn Traditions: Books

October is my Favorite month. My birthday is on the 15th, Orange is my favorite color, pumpkins are my favorite vegetable, Autumn is my favorite season, I love the way the leaves change and some of my favorite movies can only be watched during this season. Needless to say, I have a myriad of traditionsContinue reading “My Autumn Traditions: Books”

Books/Series I will Never Forget: 21-40

  I am putting these posts up really for myself. I have been neglecting the roots of my love for fiction and stories. Yes I love films, especially great films but it was through books that I really learned what it was like to step away from the world and experience something magical. Each oneContinue reading “Books/Series I will Never Forget: 21-40”