June 5, 2010 Archive

Books

• Book Review: The Year of Disappearances by Susan Hubbard

  Ariella Montero's journey as a teenage vampire continues in a very non-Twilight way...

  Review in Books — by Fitz — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: Spells by Aprilynne Pike

  Spells, the follow-up novel to NYT bestseller Wings by Aprilynne Pike, continues the faerie tale with a twist.

  Review in Books — by Lisa Damian — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle by Dan Bodenstein, illustrated by Brian C. Krümm

  “The Tale of Eartha the Sea Turtle” is a fun rescue story for pre-schoolers and young readers.

  Review in Books — by Miss Bob Etier — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: Body Parts: A Collection of Poems About Aging by Janet Cameron Hoult

  Aging isn't only about loss, there is gain as well: hair in the nose and ears, pain in the joints, wrinkles in the flesh.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: Journey To The End Of Islam by Michael Muhammad Knight

  There has never been a more honest book written about the nature of religion and an individual's relationship to a belief system. eir

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: The World in Your Teacup by Lisa Boalt Richardson and Laura Rubenstein

  Experience tea like you've never experienced it before!

  Review in Books — by Confessions of an Overworked Mom — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: No More Tears Left Behind by Arthur and Ursula Rathburn

  Victims tell no tales, only survivors.

  Review in Books — by Tresillian — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes

  Karl Marlantes' take on the Vietnam War raises the bar on what it takes to be a literary classic in a crowded field.

  Review in Books — by Derek Emerson — on Jun 05, 2010

• Book Review: The Taqwacores by Michael Muhammad Knight

  As much a book about the clash between tradition and new in any immigrant community as it is about being Islamic.

  Review in Books — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 05, 2010

Video

• Blu-ray Review: Life (2009) (U.S. Version)

  The Discovery Channel iteration of Life wouldn't seem so weak if we couldn't compare it to the British one.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on Jun 05, 2010

• Lie To Me's Tim Roth Talks About New Seasons and New Showrunners!

  Lie To Me star Tim Roth talks about the upcoming season and the changes behind the scenes.

  Interview in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jun 05, 2010

• TV Review: America: The Story of Us - Conclusion

  We are a land of many nations — a wild frontier that rises into the sky. Americans changed dreams into truth.

  Review in Video — by FCEtier — on Jun 05, 2010

• Web Series Review: Goon

  What exactly is Goon? I have no idea, but after five episodes I'm happily confused!

  Review in Video — by Fitz — on Jun 05, 2010

Music

• Music Review: Chris James & Patrick Rynn - Gonna Boogie Anyway

  The blues is where it's at...

  Review in Music — by Josh Hathaway — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music Review: Minus the Bear - Omni

  Minus the Bear's OMNI is a unique and fun listen.

  Review in Music — by The Coaster Critic — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music DVD Review: Queen + Paul Rodgers - Live In Ukraine

  Paul Rodgers and Queen say farewell with another admirable concert DVD.

  Review in Music — by Paul Roy — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music Review: Sybarite5 at Galapagos Art Space, Brooklyn NY

  String quintet pushes the envelope with Radiohead, Piazzolla, Barber, Led Zeppelin, and more.

  Review in Music — by Jon Sobel — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music Review: Phil Woods with the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble - Solitude

  Jimmy Buffett was right on target for that era with his lyric that "only jazz musicians were smoking marijuana."

  Review in Music — by FCEtier — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music Review: The Fishtank Ensemble - Woman In Sin

  A musical odyssey that will leave your head spinning and your heart soaring.

  Review in Music — by Richard Marcus — on Jun 05, 2010

• Music Review: Big Brother & The Holding Company - Big Brother And The Holding Company

  Janis Joplin: Chapter 1.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on Jun 05, 2010

• The Rockologist: Growing Organic Music Communities In A Corporate World

  It's time to get out there in the trenches and learn to dance again. Vive la révolution!

  Opinion in Music — by Glen Boyd — on Jun 05, 2010

Politics

• Crony Capitalism Strikes Again

  Crony capitalism rears its ugly head again in the Gulf of Mexico.

  Opinion in Politics — by Kenn Jacobine — on Jun 05, 2010

Sports

• Pairing of Larry King and the King Strangely Entertaining

  The setting: LeBron James’ mansion, somewhere near Akron. The odd couple is seated on a patio, with a fountain gently shooting up water in the background.

  Review in Sports — by Edward B. Colby — on Jun 05, 2010

Tastes

• Cocktails in Berlin: Right This Way, Your Table's Waiting

  Searching for a drink in the city of bier.

  Opinion in Tastes — by Kate Shea Kennon — on Jun 05, 2010

Sci/Tech

• Software Review: SnagIt 10 From TechSmith

  What do you want to snag?

  Review in Sci/Tech — by T. Michael Testi — on Jun 05, 2010

• Swimming vs Ritalin in Treating ADD

  Nelly Yankovic, a mom in Chile, shakes up the way ADD-diagnosed children develop.

  Interview in Sci/Tech — by Lynette Yetter — on Jun 05, 2010

Culture

• Theatre Review (LA): Born To Be Alive by Selene Luna and John Stapleton at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre

  Little person burleque as explained and demonstrated by the one and only Selene Luna in all her 3'10" glory.

  Review in Culture — by Robert Machray — on Jun 05, 2010