IT Movie Review by Lauren Not too long ago, I got together with my sister and a couple of friends to watch the original 1990 version of IT, with Tim Curry as the clown Pennywise. This movie was actually a four hour long mini series. While I enjoyed aspects of it, including Tim Curry, it […]
Spinning by Tillie Walden Review by Lauren source: copy from publisher; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark. Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And […]
There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins Review by Lauren Source: copy from ALA17; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): One-by-one, the students of Osborne High are dying in a series of gruesome murders, each with increasing and grotesque flair. As the terror grows closer and the hunt intensifies for […]
*sponsored post* Things to Know to Ease Your Car Anxiety Written by Lauren Sponsored Post – all opinions are my own Full disclosure: I’ve never a driven a car. I’ve had really bad anxiety for years now and that made me more scared than excited at the prospect of getting my license. I am slowly […]
Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco Review by Lauren source: copy from ALA17; all opinions are my own Official Summary: Following the grief and horror of her discovery of Jack the Ripper’s true identity, Audrey Rose Wadsworth has no choice but to flee London and its memories. Together with the arrogant yet charming Thomas Cresswell, she […]
Today is the first official day of Autumn, at least in the United States. This is the perfect season for all things superheroes – the TV shows like The Flash and Supergirl are coming back and in theaters, we’ll soon be seeing Justice League and the new Thor film. I, for one, can’t wait for […]
I’m here to share a guest post from author Carole P. Roman, who wrote Oh Susannah: Things That Go Bump. To go along with my blog name – Shooting Stars – I asked Carole to make five wishes on a shooting star (five for each point of the star!). Don’t forget to enter the giveaway […]
Surprise Yourself: A Creative Journal to Get Out of Your Head and Into the World by Lisa Currie Review by Lauren source: copy for review; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Brimming with fun and quirky ways to learn, create and grow, this charming journal presents simple activities to make every […]
The Quarterback by Mackenzie Blair Review by Lauren Source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Matt Lancaster is the star quarterback at Bodine College, a small Southern Division II school with an ultra-conservative Dean of Athletics. Matt is also very much in the closet, and he thinks he’s […]
“You know, it seems like every alphabet book I read is full of nice, clean things like cute kittens, cuddly puppies, and shiny new toys. I think it’s time for a new alphabet book, a MESSY alphabet book.” — Oscar the Grouch Sesame Street: The Messy Alphabet Book Review by Lauren source: copy from Put […]