The classics for cheaters?

I've only begun to peruse this little volume, but if you've ever wanted a classical education (in six easy lesson?) this book might be for you!

Reader mode

I've been in reader mode lately, mostly because my brain hurts and I daren't trust myself with a pen (or keyboard) at the moment, but don't they also say the best writers are also the best authors?  Then ware, genius at work...I hope!

School is back in session

While I'm braving the tepid waters of required reading for beginning readers, I'll give you a more interesting assignment: read a sequel or spin-off to Jane Austen (and yes, you can watch a movie so long as it is a sequel or spin-off, you don't need an excuse to watch the originals!).  Anyone want to trade homework assignments?

Snowed/Frozen in? Great!

I hope you are snowed/frozen in like we are, if so, this is a great time to catch up on your reading (add cozy blanket/fire/cat/hot cocoa) or even a Jane Austen movie marathon to ring in the New Year.

More to watch!

If you've exhausted your list of holiday classics already and need something quality to watch, while the in-laws sleep off their food coma, i.e. a movie with both substance and good production, here's a list I'm eager to try!

What to watch, oh what to watch?

Here's a neat little flow chart to figure out what to watch with whomever this holiday season, and while I haven't seen all the films (and have a peculiar loathing for one in particular), they hit the nail right on the head enough that I thought I'd share this handy little tool and perhaps spare you some holiday stress, enjoy!

Bah Humbug Revisited

Need something besides the fiftieth installment of intergalactic angst or a plotless CG panoply of obnoxiously singing animated characters at the cineplex this Christmas?  I have yet to see it, but this film on the life of Charles Dickens looks like fun!