Category Archives: Movie Reviews/Book Reviews
Diary of a Submissive {BlogHer Book Club}
With all the hype around Fifty Shades of Grey, I’ve avoided reading it. I heard from several friends who are avid readers that the writing is atrocious, and there’s nothing that will kill a book for me more than terrible … Continue reading
For Whom The Bell Tolls
I’ve been reading and reviewing a lot of new release books lately, but I also haven’t forgot about my 100 books challenge. Yesterday I finished Ernest Hemingway’s 1940 novel For Whom The Bell Tolls. Set amidst the Spanish Civil War, … Continue reading
Portland, Oregon Chef’s Table Cookbook Signing + Reception
One of the things that made Portland an attractive city for my husband and I to move to is that it is fast becoming a foodie destination, especially in regards to the farm-to-table movement. One can easily have a meal … Continue reading
Daring Greatly Book Review {BlogHer Book Club}
I recently joined the BlogHer Book Club, where women bloggers from all over the web read and discuss new releases from Penguin Group USA. I’ve just finished the book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, … Continue reading
White Jacket Required Book Review + Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe
I regularly read Jenna Weber’s blog Eat, Live, Run, so I was excited to learn that she had a book coming out. I pre-ordered a copy of White Jacket Required: A Culinary Coming-Of-Age Story to accompany me on our recent moving … Continue reading
Becky A. Johnson 