Welcome back, "This is Us" fanatics! Season 3 is here--hooray! How is everyone? No one has any unfortunate Crock Pot stories to share from over the last six months, right? After episode 1, I have so many feelings! Just in awe of these writers and their ability to evoke anger, sadness, grief, joy, … [Read more...]
Who played Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy best? Comparing the old and new “Little Women” Movies
Part 1: Who played Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy best? As a former entertainment writer, I relish reviewing movies and TV shows almost as much as I adore evaluating books. And when a favorite book comes to the screen, I am irresistibly drawn to reviewing it. Even better? When a dearly loved story comes to … [Read more...]
This Is Us RECAP Episode 34: Vegas, Baby
Ahhhh! Our Pearsons are back, and it was such a balm to see them again, even though I thoroughly enjoyed the Olympics. As a hockey and figure skating fan, I was thrilled to watch it all, especially the astonishing performances of fellow Canadians Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir! I digress, do I not? … [Read more...]
Book Crush: Go Weak in the Knees with 10 Swoony Reads
Presenting 10 swoony, melty, make-you-fizz-like-Prosecco stories, to have and to hold, on this day forward, until you read the last page (but still cherish them forever, til death do you part.) Valentine's Day may not be your cup of heart-feathered cappuccino, but it's a darn good excuse to read. … [Read more...]
Winter Book Crush: Cozy Up to 10 Hot Cocoa Reads
In the words of the late David Cassidy, "C'mon, get cozy!" Well, he said "happy," but in my book its the same thing. It started snowing today. As a Canadian expat, the sight brings me joy. Yes, I hate the icy roads as much as anyone, but winter is the best time for flat-out coziness. I'm … [Read more...]