SIS Beth says...
A few days ago, I picked up a book on a whim. A new-to-me-author although I know of him and have even seen a movie based on one of his books. That movie--TELL NO ONE--was brilliant. The book was probably even better. I just read his latest and... wow. I couldn't put it down. Clever, witty, emotional, romantic, intriguing, suspenseful, and bone chilling. In this one novel I read one of the most knee-melting descriptions of a kiss ever and soon after was blown away by a suspenseful scene that had me biting my nails. Finished the book in two days. The story has haunted me for a week.
My Pick of the Week: Long Lost
Author: Harlan Coben
SIS Bren says...
I'm sticking with my Halloween movie theme. Zombies, a scissor-handed boy, costumes...hmmm...what should be next? A monster! What would Halloween be without mnsters?
My Pick of the Week: Young Frankenstein (1974)
What a great movie. I watched it with my kids last year and even though I know they didn't understand half of the humor, they still loved it. Marty Feldman and those eyes. He was the perfect cast for Igor.
From IMDb: A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only crap, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind...
SIS BJ says....
Edgar Allan Poe. The great poet of the macabre. With such tales as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Raven and many others, Poe makes a fantastic read for this Halloween season. To read a few of his selected works go to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum on-line. Get ready for the mysterious and the spooky.
My Pick of the Week: Edgar Allan Poe
My Favorite: The Raven
SIS Barb says:
I'm in the beginning stages of thinking about adding on to my house. My hopes is that we can do this sometime in the next two years. We could just move but I like our area and I love the changes we've made thus far. Considering all this, I've been on a decor kick. I keep switching around my accessories trying to get them just right, or at least change them around enough to add interest. Why am I sharing this with you? Because my pick of the week is an interior decorating book. For anyone who has any interest in home decor, this is a must have.
My Pick of the Week: Candice Olson on design: Inspiration and Ideas For Your Home
She is absolutely amazing. If money were not an issue, I would hire her on the spot. I'm sure she has a waiting list but remember, in my scenario, money is NOT an issue. But since this is not the case, I will do my best to be imaginative and frugal when I try to replicate her ideas on my own.
Sis Brandy says...
Ok, I know this series of books is more geared towards young adults. I absolutely got hooked though. The storyline is wonderful and the characters are amazing. Each page draws you in more and more. By the end of the story, you will be wanting a vampire of your very own.
My Pick of the Week... The Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn
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11 comments:
Beth,
I love Harlen Coben. He is absolutely one of my faves. You couldn't have chosen better words to describe his writing. I have not read this particular book but will now add it to my TBR pile which is ever growing.
BJ,
I remember learning about Edgar Allan Poe way back in my school days. But I do like mysterious and sometimes I can handle spooky so I'll have to check out the museum. (during the day!)
SIS Barb aka Elle J Rossi
Beth, I haven't read any of Harlen Coben's books but they sound like a great read.
Brenda, I love Young Frakenstein. Very funny.
Barb, I love to watch home decorating shows. I resently redectorated my living room for no cost. On a side note; Exterme Makeover Home Edition Is in Bunker Hill right now. The episode will air in January.
Brandy, Haven't read Twilight series yet but I paln to. I have heard many great things about it.
Beth,
I love Harlan Coben. Barb turned me on to him about 2 years ago and I have read several of his books. I'm never disappointed.
B.J.,
Edgar Allan Poe. Perfect pick for the Halloween season. I remember reading his works in school. I need to visit the site for a refresher!
Barb,
Why does that name sound familiar to me? Does she have a show on T.V.? I love decorating as well and love to look around my house to see what I can switch up. Can't wait for the remodel!
Brandy,
Grumpy read Twilight but hasn't tackled the others yet. I know he loved it. I'll have to give it a try.
What a thought...a vampire of my very own!
SIS Bren
B.J.,
Check out "Tales of Mystery and Imagination: by Edgar Allan Poe" by The Allan Parson's Project. Jerry has this whole album on the computer. It includes songs "The Raven", "Tell-Tale Heart", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". It's pretty cool!
SIS Bren
Bren, Got it. I'll be sure to check it out.
I used to watch HGTV religiously for the decorating shows. But now all they seem to have, for the most part, is shows about selling or buying a house. Very annoying.
Tori,
I completely agree. I never watch that channel anymore for the same reason.
SIS Barb
Tori,
I hear you. We used to watch those shows all of the time too, but now we never seem to find any that look interesting.
SIS Bren
Brenda, Young Frankenstein has got to be one of the funniest movies EVER. I really need to see that again and Halloween would be the perfect time.
BJ, Poe scares the beejeebers out of me. Great October rec. Also you mentioned, The Raven. Didn't Barb have a nightmare about ravens? Or was seeing them everywhere? What is it about ravens lately??
Barb, after you redecorate your house, could you take a crack at mine?
Brandy, Twilight and the subsequent books may have been labeled as Young Adult, but just as many Adults checked that series out of our library as teens. The writer's style didn't do it for me, so she lost me on page two. However, I did see the movie and was wierdly seduced. I can easily see why so many people were rivited by the story. There's a whole Romeo/Juliet vibe.
SIS Beth
Beth,
I know Twilight is a huge success, but I had the same feeling as you. I read maybe three pages and something just didn't gel with me. I have a feeling though, that if I were to just keep going, I would probably find myself hooked.
SIS Bren
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