January 31, 2013 Archive

Books

• Book Review: Bluff: Even a Life Wasted is Worth Dying For by Lenore Skomal

  The story of a tragically misunderstood woman who finds peace, acceptance, understanding and even love on her deathbed.

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Jan 31, 2013

• Manga Review: The Key to the Kingdom Volume One by Kyoko Shitou

  This series is about the search for a hidden treasure that will decide who rules the kingdom of Landor.

  Review in Books — by Lesley Aeschliman — on Jan 31, 2013

• Interview: Suzanne Jenkins, Author of The Greeks of Beaubien Street

  Rune stones, computer, makeup, bra, toothbrush: find out what these five things have in common!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jan 31, 2013

• eBook Review: Parishioner by Walter Mosley

  Walter Mosley's Parishioner introduces reformed criminal Xavier Rule.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 31, 2013

• Interview: H.W. "Buzz" Bernard, Author of Plague

  This author will terrorize you with possibilities!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: Mastering Your Destiny: Knowing What You Must Overcome to Become the Best You Can Be by Chuks Maduadi

  Understand that destiny is not a mystery beyond discovery or a future of uncertainty to be anticipated with fear and anxiety

  Review in Books — by Paige Lovitt — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: The Sound of the String: An African Bush Country Adventure by Brad Isham

  Bradford's journey ushers him to the emotional and spiritual reckonings of both people and animals in Africa.

  Review in Books — by William Phenn — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: Rapunzel Untangled by Cindy C. Bennett

  As a humorous, thrilling, and sweet modern-day retelling of the title character, Rapunzel Untangled will be enjoyed by many fans of fairy tales.

  Review in Books — by Joanna Celeste — on Jan 31, 2013

• Interview: Bob Ferguson, Author of Buzzard Bay

  Meet an author who will keep you on the edge of your seat!

  Interview in Books — by April Pohren — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: The Perfect Resume: Today's Ultimate Job Search Tool by Tom Jackson

  The Perfect Resume instructs job seekers on how to target specific hiring managers in order to get hired.

  Review in Books — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: Being Henry David by Cal Armistead

  Cal Armistead debuts with a vivid present-tense YA about amnesia and pasts that might be better off forgotten.

  Review in Books — by Joanna Celeste — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

  The debut young adult romance by Katja Millay, this novel transports and delights readers.

  Review in Books — by Joanna Celeste — on Jan 31, 2013

• Book Review: Firestar: Krisalys Chronicles of Feyree: Scroll 3 by Claudia Newcorn

  It began with dragon tears and bog wraiths... continued with a Firelord and his scheming councilor...

  Review in Books — by Susan Vio — on Jan 31, 2013

Culture

• How to Succeed in the Spring Term of College

  Do better in the spring semester of college.

  Opinion in Culture — by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on Jan 31, 2013

• Bill Gates and Teacher Effectiveness

  An honest look at measuring teacher effectiveness.

  Opinion in Culture — by Nicole Weaver — on Jan 31, 2013

Music

• ZZ Ward Makes A Dynamic First Impression

  With her debut LP, 'Til the Casket Drops, Ward summons the blues, hip/hop, and pop with grit and one hell of a voice.

  Interview in Music — by Donald Gibson — on Jan 31, 2013

• Charlie Doherty's Top 10 Favorite Albums of 2012

  In this year's list of mine, there's a little bit of hip-hop, metal, and a lot of damn good rock and roll.

  Opinion in Music — by Charlie Doherty — on Jan 31, 2013

• Music Review: The O'Farrill Brothers Band - Sensing Flight

  If The O'Farrill Brothers Band's Sensing Flight is an example, the future of jazz is in good hands.

  Review in Music — by Jack Goodstein — on Jan 31, 2013

Video

• TV Review: The Americans - "Pilot"

  FX's new mid-season show manages to be both a nail-biting spy thriller and an oddly touching family drama.

  Review in Video — by Timothy Earle — on Jan 31, 2013

• Movie Review: Warm Bodies

  Warm Bodies stumbles, could use some more brains.

  Review in Video — by T.A. Wardrope — on Jan 31, 2013

• TV Review: Supernatural - "As Time Goes By"

  Sam and Dean meet their grandfather in Supernatural's "As Time Goes By."

  Review in Video — by Gerry Weaver — on Jan 31, 2013

• Sundance 2013 Movie Review: Dirty Wars

  Made me wanna take a shower after.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 31, 2013

• Sundance 2013 Movie Review: This Is Martin Bonner

  This Is Martin Bonner, nothing more, nothing less.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 31, 2013

• Sundance 2013 Movie Review: Austenland

  Jerusha Hess comes into her own.

  Review in Video — by Cinenerd — on Jan 31, 2013

• Blu-ray Review: Hotel Transylvania

  Hotel Transylvania is a great Blu-ray for kids (and much-needed nap time for adults)

  Review in Video — by Sviatlana Piatakova — on Jan 31, 2013

• Trek Vs. Wars: A Conflict of Interest?

  J.J. Abrams is now controlling Star Trek and Star Wars. Can he stay true to both franchises?

  Opinion in Video — by JeromeWetzelTV — on Jan 31, 2013