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Book Review: Newt Scamander: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker
2021 · Book Review · Children · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Movie Tie-in

Book Review: Newt Scamander: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker

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Title: Newt Scamander: Cinematic GuideAuthor: Felicity Baker Pages: 64 Genre: Fantasy, Children, Movie Tie-in Publication Date: January 31, 2017Publisher: Scholastic Press In this short book, readers are reminded of Newt Scamander’s story in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and some key events from the movies. This was another book given to me by…… Continue reading Book Review: Newt Scamander: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker

WWW Wednesday: February 17, 2021
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WWW Wednesday: February 17, 2021

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Another week, another Wednesday. Hope everyone is doing well! Lately, I’ve been hearing birds chirping outside in the mornings, and even though it’s still cold, hearing those sounds gives me hope and joy that spring is coming! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: February 17, 2021

Book Review: Harry Potter: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker
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Book Review: Harry Potter: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker

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Title: Harry Potter: Cinematic GuideAuthor: Felicity Baker Pages: 64 Genre: Fantasy, Children, Movie Tie-in Publication Date: October 11, 2016Publisher: Scholastic Inc. In this short book, readers are reminded of Harry Potter’s story and some key events from the movies. This was a book that was given to me by a local community member, and I…… Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter: Cinematic Guide by Felicity Baker

WWW Wednesday: July 22, 2020
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WWW Wednesday: July 22, 2020

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Happy Wednesday! Halfway through the week and boy has it been brutal these past few days here! At least today isn’t as bad. Hope you are all staying safe and are doing well! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following three questions: 1. What…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: July 22, 2020

From Book to Podcast: HP and the Sacred Text – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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From Book to Podcast: HP and the Sacred Text – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

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Here is another From Book to Podcast! I have been listening to the podcast, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, hosted by Vanessa Zoltan and Casper ter Kuile, for a while now. It is a podcast that starts from the beginning of the Harry Potter series and breaks down each chapter by specific themes. The two hosts hold a ~30 minute…… Continue reading From Book to Podcast: HP and the Sacred Text – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
Book of My Choosing - 2018 · Book Review · Fantasy/Paranormal/SciFi · Re-read · Young Adult

Book Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

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Pages:734 Genre: Fantasy/Young Adult Publication Date: July 8, 2000 Story Perspective: Third-Person Themes: Love, Friendship, Competition, Grief, Redemption, Revenge, Disillusionment In this fourth installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry must contend with the fact that his name has been entered in the Goblet of Fire. Due to this, he must compete against students who are older and wiser than…… Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling

3-Day Quote Challenge: Day #1
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3-Day Quote Challenge: Day #1

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  I was recently tagged by Manjima to complete the 3-Day Quote Challenge. Thank you for tagging me! If you haven’t checked out Manjima’s blog, please do! Rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post a quote for three consecutive days (1 quote for each day). Share why this quote appeals so much to you. Nominate 3…… Continue reading 3-Day Quote Challenge: Day #1

Monthly TBR – March 2018
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Monthly TBR – March 2018

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Happy March everyone! This is going to be great reading month! Here is my March 2018 TBR list: March 2018 Poll Winner! 1) The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver: This book was voted for My Book Bucket List – March 2018 Book a few weeks ago. I did start already, and it’s an interesting beginning. I’m excited to see…… Continue reading Monthly TBR – March 2018

Top January-February 2018 Reads
Top Monthly Reads

Top January-February 2018 Reads

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For this year, I will convert my Top Monthly Reads as a Top Bi-Monthly Reads. So, for my first one for this year, I focus on books I loved reading in the months, January and February of 2018. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic: This mix of fantasy and nonfiction content is…… Continue reading Top January-February 2018 Reads

Book Review: Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic by British Library and J.K. Rowling
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Book Review: Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic by British Library and J.K. Rowling

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For this post, I am including a picture of my husband and I at the only place we were allowed to take a picture at the British Library’s exhibit, Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic. This exhibit, that was opened for a few months, was dedicated to the twentieth anniversary of the first…… Continue reading Book Review: Harry Potter: A Journey Through A History of Magic by British Library and J.K. Rowling