In October 2014 I had the extreme pleasure of attending New York Comic Con as a member of the press. It was one of the greatest experiences I've had; I loved every minute of it. It's hard to believe it's already been 6 months! Hopefully 6 months from now I'll be returning a second round… Continue reading Throwback Thursday: New York Comic Con 2014
Category: Books
CJ’s Bookshelf: The Returned by Seth Patrick
Before I get into reviewing this book, I feel like I need to give a brief clarification. This book is a novelization of the French TV series Les Revenants or The Returned, which aired on the Sundance channel several months ago (and which can be seen on Netflix now). A&E is currently airing an American adaptation… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: The Returned by Seth Patrick
Talking The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Dream Casting
Earlier this week ABC Family announced they were moving forward with a drama series based on Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series. This possibility had been rumored for quite some time, and given the popularity of the books, but lackluster showing the feature film made at the box office, it's not a surprise the powers that… Continue reading Talking The Mortal Instruments and Shadowhunters Dream Casting
CJ’s Bookshelf: March Reads
March is "Folklore" month in my reading challenge, so you may notice a common theme amongst a few of my reading selections this month (and it may lean more toward "Faerie tale" then folktale). See if you can pick out which novels that applies to. I am also in the process of reading a book of reimagined… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: March Reads
CJ’s Bookshelf: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
This book has been getting so much attention and is so often compared to Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl that I had to check it out. I have to be honest, it doesn't live up to the hype. The Girl on the Train is the story of Rachel, an alcoholic still struggling with her divorce and losing… Continue reading CJ’s Bookshelf: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Not Another Dumb Blonde 