http://booksandmovies.today.com Talking books, movies, TV, and all things entertainment... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I saw this at Storytime with Tonya and decided it would be fun to play along. Yahoo posted their list of 100 movies to see before you die, explaining their choices this way: To choose the titles for the list, we considered factors like historical importance and cultural impact. But we ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/17/100-movies-to-see-before-you-die/ I finished listening to Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - the unabridged audiobook - this evening. All 36 discs! In fact, I started it so many weeks ago, and so close on the heels of Dragonfly in Amber, that I had to think very hard about how the book started! There is ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/16/book-review-voyager-by-diana-gabaldon/ I've read a couple graphic novels this year, but Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons is the first one that's actually on my list for the Graphic Novels Challenge. It took me a while to get through this one - for a graphic novel, it's on the long side. ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/15/book-review-watchmen-by-alan-moore-and-dave-gibbons/ Wondrous Words Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Kathy at Bermudaonion. The idea is for bloggers to post about the unfamiliar words they have encountered in their reading the past week. Click over to read other book bloggers’ Wondrous Words, and leave a link to your post of some ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/15/wondrous-words-wednesday-april-15-2009/ Land of Marvels by Barry Unsworth The sight of Jehar, standing some distance off, did nothing to reassure him. It was obvious that Jehar had not taken no for an answer; he haunted the site, a ubiquitous presence, always alone, always watching. Leonardo's Swans by Karen Essex "He must have used layers upon ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/14/teaser-tuesdays-its-tuesday-where-are-you-april-14-2009/ I'm very excited about today's post over at Nonfiction Reviews. Hava, whose blog centers around reviews of nonfiction books. While I mostly review fiction, I do read non-fiction occasionally - and have found some great book recommendations at Hava's site. She also tells stories about life as a circulation desk ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/14/book-blogger-interview-at-nonfiction-reviews/ from The Signature of All Things My head and shoulders, and my book In the cool shade, and my body Stretched bathing in the sun, I lie Reading beside the waterfall - Boehme's 'Signature of All Things.' Through the deep July day the leaves Of the laurel, all the colors Of gold, spin down through the moving Deep laurel ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/13/national-poetry-month-from-the-signature-of-all-things-by-kenneth-rexroth/ Monday’s Movie is a weekly meme hosted by Sheri at A Novel Menagerie. Click over to check out all the great reviews, and add your own. Renowned scientist Dr. Helen Benson finds herself face to face with an alien called Klaatu, who travels across the universe to warn of an impending ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/12/mondays-movie-review-the-day-the-earth-stood-still/ Some wonderful bloggers have been gracious enough to give me some bloggy love in the form of awards. I've gotten behind, but I wanted to pass them on. Rebecca from Lost in Books and Jennifer from Jennifer's Book Blog nominated me for the Splash Award. The Rules: 1) Put the logo ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/11/passing-on-the-bloggy-love/ Happy Easter Weekend! I hope you have some fun and relaxation planned for the weekend. We dyed Easter eggs last night (my fingertips are blue). Today, we will be spending most of the day at the dojang - Josiah is promoting from his white belt to his yellow stripe belt ... http://booksandmovies.today.com/2009/04/11/bookish-links-for-saturday-april-11-2009/