Book Reviews
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2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 18 & 19
Because I posted a picture book review yesterday, I thought I would double up on SSAC2018 videos today instead. So, below are Day 18 and 19 of my short story advent calendar project. About this time of month I start to question why I take on a project this time...
Ivereadthis Jr. Edition: The Lost Christmas by b.b. cronin
So of course I'm going to post a review of a kids Christmas book before December 25-how could I not? Books are probably the one thing I never hesitate to give my kids. Confession: I love buying toys. I absolutely adore visiting Toys R Us and any other toy store, but I...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 17
The swelling is slowly abating in my mouth, plus, I enjoyed today's story. Things are looking up for me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPhQH7kn2eI
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 16
A little worse for wear, but still reading and eating chocolate, so basically everything's fine. How did we get to December 16 already? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki6HnJBT0Fg
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 15
So I was very tired when I recorded this, which was actually on December 14. But as I write this it's December 15, and a couple hours away from getting my tooth pulled, so close enough. Thanks for following along guys! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfsHDYENng4
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling
Sometimes I don't like a short story. Sometimes, it launches me into a rant about why I don't like particular styles of writing. Today, is one of those days. On a happier note, at the end of this post is a video (hopefully it works!) of my first television book...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 13
I got up super early to film this today, so the lighting is bad and I'm wearing glasses. And my trusty bathrobe makes its first appearance. Still, I'm committed to this thing and I'm going to see it through! Also, this story is hilarious and highly recommended. ...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 11 and 12
I don't like to post more than one article a day because I know y'all got lots on, so here are the videos from yesterday and today's advent calendar unveilings! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MitsaCEJ93w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41phWFo_W_8
Book Review: Miss Marley by Vanessa Lafaye
I'm not sure I've ever actually read the classic Dickens story A Christmas Carol from beginning to end. Sure I've seen the adaptations, but I'm not as familiar with it as I would like to be. So when Miss Marley, an imagined prequel to A Christmas Carol landed on...
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 10
Today's story is called "One Gram Short" by Etgar Keret, translated by Nathan Englander. It's my favourite one yet! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZPv3cVSA8s
2018 Short Story Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 9
Smokey hogs the camera, I'm wearing my housecoat, and an important and timely story is included in today's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWSHGQT8tiA
2018 Holiday Advent Calendar Unveiling: December 8
I've tried a new angle here-let me know what you think! Smokey chooses to clean her butt instead of making an appearance in this video. Also, you witness me daydreaming about being put under for my tooth surgery, because I'm looking forward to not worrying about...