In 2015 I read Andy Weir's bestselling debut novel, The Martian, and later that year the film starring Matt Damon came out. I loved the novel and the movie, so I was excited when Weir's second novel, Artemis, came out in November. I used an Audible credit to download the audio performed by Rosario Dawson. What I loved… Continue reading Artemis by Andy Weir
I'm 85% sure that I have read this novel in the past (I went through a pretty major Agatha Christie phase in middle school), but there's this 15% of me that keeps thinking If I'd really read this book in the past, wouldn't I have remembered the amazing ending?
I have a confession to make: I love the Oscars. I love watching the red carpet shows, the fake smiles, and the spectacle of the awards show itself. Why? I'm not sure, but I think my love for the Academy Awards has its roots in the same place as my love for Downton Abbey, The Olympics, and… Continue reading Film Review: La La Land
As much as I love reading, sometimes you just need to curl up on the couch, give yourself a manicure, and watch some good TV. I thought I'd share what I'm excited about watching this fall, some literary-inspired things, and others not-so-literary! This is Us (NBC) I've been waiting for a while for a new… Continue reading Fall Watch List
Last night, after six wonderful seasons, Downton Abbey wrapped up its run as my favorite television show. I'm planning a post in the near future about my favorite moments from the show, but for today I thought I'd take a few minutes to talk about the ending of the series and about happy endings in general.… Continue reading Downton Abbey and the Power of Happy Endings
