Alternative electronic pop rock trio Ships Have Sailed are releasing this month Moodswings, their new full-length album. All tracks, even the most somber ones, would find a natural place on the soundtrack of a feel-good summer blockbuster featuring wide-eyed, hopeful teenagers. And yet, the album is nuanced in that the darker sides of life are… Read More Music Review: Ships Have Sailed – ‘Moodswings’
As we try to navigate the various influences that society is exerting on us in order to lead healthy lives as strong, spiritual, noble beings, we will no doubt come across the influences of celebrity culture, especially if we live in North America. This makes the information available in books such as Timothy Caulfield’s book,… Read More Book Review: ‘Is Gwyneth Paltrow Wrong About Everything? When Celebrity Culture and Science Clash’ by Timothy Caulfield
My husband and I are currently living in a lovely little area that has a wonderful library, which, as you can imagine, we have been taking fully advantage of. The benefit of using a library versus a bookstore–other than the savings!–is that older books are as clearly marked and accessible as newer books. Borna picked… Read More Borna’s Monthly Book Roundup Number 4
We all know appearances can be deceiving and that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but we still do it a lot more than any of us would like to admit. In this both funny and touching page-turner, Sourcebooks’ author Krista Van Dolzer shares how twelve year-old David learns this lesson. Veronica is… Read More Book Review: ‘Don’t Vote for Me’ by Krista Van Dolzer
Let’s start this review with some harsh honesty. Heroes started as a fantastic show. The acting, the directing, the pacing and, most importantly, the story – they were all brilliant. Unfortunately, like a shooting star, Heroes has lost something major in its last two seasons that it is still trying to recapture in its fourth.… Read More Book Review: Heroes: An Insider’s Guide to The Award-Winning Show by Various Authors
In anticipation of an interview with the lovely Jennifer Niven, I am reposting the review to her amazing new book, All The Bright Places, which is getting much deserved love on the New York Times Best-Selling list. Congratulations, Jennifer! There are books that capture you; there are books that make you dream; there are books… Read More Book Review: ‘All the Bright Places’ by Jennifer Niven
From Oakland, California, Winchester Revival (also known as WinRev) is an alternative rock band who just released its latest EP, Burden’s Landing. Members David Rosenheim (vocals), Andrew Lund (guitars, backing vocals), Ron Cruz (bass), Kirk Snedeker (drums), and Matt Glick (electronics) present five tracks inspired by such genres as ’70s California, punk, and alternative rock.… Read More Music Review: Winchester Revival – ‘Burden’s Landing’ EP
With a musical career that spanned five decades (1942-1989), the late Sarah Vaughan recorded quite a few tracks. What brings them together is of course her voice, a unique one that remains with listeners for long after the last note on Vaughan’s last track has been played. It isn’t an easy task to pay tribute… Read More Music Review: Delilah – ‘Sarah + 1: A Tribute to Sarah Vaughan’ – EP
Set to be released at the end of this month, Joy Williams’ later album, Venus, takes a close at her life over the last two and a half years, weaving into each layer of each track the emotions evoked by the experiences that have shaped her into the woman she is today. The songs are… Read More Music Review: Joy Williams – ‘Venus’
The three words that instantly popped into my head a mere couple of pages into this book were heartbreaking, poignant, and important. Shelley Sackier has created a likable and relatable character in Opal and used her to tackle an important and pervasive issue: our relationship with our bodies in an era where processed, fatty, salty,… Read More Book Review: ‘Dear Opl’ by Shelley Sackier