We’re Preparing Ourselves for The Fault in Our Stars Movie – Film Fest Friday

June 6, 2014 by Ladies On The Shelf

The Fault in Our Stars premiered today, and it’s already generating some excellent reviews – almost all of which mention uncontrollable sobbing and an abundance of feels. Because none of us will be able to see the movie until later this weekend, Jessi and Caitlin are substituting this week’s Film Fest Friday with a discussion of their excitement/anxiety over the adaptation of one of their favorite YA books, ever. Look for our group review next week! Why do you love TFIOS? Jessi: Caitlin recommended this book to me […]

Categories: Adaptations • Tags: "The book is better than the movie", Film Fest Friday, john green, teenage romance, YA

Should you buy the book? A handy flow chart

June 3, 2014 by Jessi

What kind of book-buyer are you – hopelessly impulsive, or heavily learned and researched? Here’s a handy flow chart to help you decide – should you buy that book?

Categories: Featured • Tags: book lovers, bookstores, impulse buying, shopping

Game of Thrones, Season 4, Ep. 8 – The Mountain and the Viper

June 2, 2014 by Caitlin

Mmmhmm. Dat justice. That sweet, sweet vengeance! The deliverance from evil! Nope, you must have been watching some other show. This is Game of Thrones, and we don’t fuck around. Vallar Morghulis. All men must die. I’m not going to spend a lot of time recounting the trial by combat because that was bad enough to watch (confession: I read the spoilers ahead of time and decided to cover my ears at the, uh, final moment). If you didn’t catch […]

Categories: Adaptations • Tags: game of thrones, game of thrones episode review, HBO, Oberyn Martell, Song of Ice and Fire, Television, Vallar Morghulis