Top Ten Tuesday: Recent Binge Watches

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme created by The Broke and the Bookish blog, and now hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s topic is: Bingeworthy TV Shows, but I'm focusing on some of my most Recent Binge Watches. I also chose to highlight shows that may be a bit lesser known....

Bookish Buzz: Two Upcoming ITV Adaptations

Calling all period drama lovers: ITV is gifting us with two exciting adaptations of classic novels. First up is a seven part miniseries of Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, which will premiere sometime later this year. Amazon and ITV have partnered with Mammoth Screen - the production company responsible for Victoria and Poldark - to bring this Victorian tome to...

Sunday Salon- May 6, 2018

Here's some of what I've been reading on the Internet this week:   -Tomorrow is the first Monday in May, which means its time for the Met Gala! I'm so ready for all the dress porn and crazy celebrity hijinks; it will be a nice distraction from the dumpster fire that is the latest news...

Sunday Salon- April 1, 2018

Here's what I've been reading on the Internet lately:   -BookRiot asked a group of women why they read; their responses are thoughtful, relatable, and inspiring. -This Wired article: How Feminists in China Are Using Emoji to Avoid Censorship is incredible. -Saturday was International Transgender Day of Visibility, and Bustle has compiled some of the...

From Page to Screen: Persephone Book Adaptations

A few Persephone Books' titles have made the leap from page to screen. Today,  I'm sharing the three adaptations that I've watched, along with two other adaptations that are on my radar.     Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) Based on the novel Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson Starring: Frances McDormand,...

Watchlist: 2017 Favorites

Since it's Golden Globes night, I thought it would be the perfect time to briefly mention my Favorite Movies and TV of 2017. Movies: The Big Sick This romantic comedy is equal parts hilarious and heartfelt. The Big Sick is a testament to the fact that real life is often more interesting than fiction, and that diversity...

Bookish Buzz: Two Upcoming Little Women Adaptations

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women. As part of the celebration, we will be getting not one, but two new adaptations that will bring the March family to the screen.  A three-part miniseries from Masterpiece PBS and BBC will premiere winter 2018. Heidi Thomas (Call the...

Watchlist: Howards End

I'm a bit obsessed with the new BBC adaptation of Howards End... Full confession, I've watched both of the first two episodes twice so far. I'm especially enjoying the cinematography, costumes, fast-paced dialogue, and the suburb acting. I'm utterly in love with the entire eccentric Schlegel clan. The relationship between the siblings-with their quips, boisterous arguments,...

Bookish Buzz: Outlander Season 3 Trailer

The trailer for Season 3 of Outlander was released yesterday, and it looks pretty epic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1YrLG2ddQs I really need to start reading Voyager. I especially can't wait to read the famous print shop scene... Outlander Season 3 is set to premiere (in the US) September 10 on STARZ. Will you be watching Outlander Season 3?

Watch List: Jane Austen Behind Closed Doors (BBC)

There's not much I love more than a good, British history documentary. Many of my favorites are presented by historian extraordinaire Lucy Worsley. As the passionate Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces in the UK, Worsley is a pro at presenting history in a fun and engaging light. Also, I  desperately want to raid her closet...