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Dark Matter
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
Would be a good concept for a movie
Being trapped in alternate realities is always a terrifying thought, which Blake Crouch has managed to portray quite well. It's a family story, mixed with a bit of sci-fi and Kafka-esque existentialism, about the choices we make in life, and how literally in this case, can set you on a different path in quantum existences.

While it seemed more engaging at the beginning, the lack of movement in terms of the end goal, made it slightly tedious and repetitive. It could be a tad shorter for what it is. It also terminates quickly leaving a lack of conclusion.
  
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Another Piece of My Heart
Jane Green | 2012 | Fiction & Poetry
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8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Jane Green writes an emotionally packed book, that makes you laugh and cry and want to smack someone sometimes.

Emily is a teenager and her father is remarried. She 'hates' her step-mother, Andi. Her sister, Sophia, adores her. And, of course, her father, Ethan loves her. Her mother is a drunk and really pays no attention to her daughters, and all Emily does is act out.

Then something happens that turns everyone's life upside down and inside out.

This is a story that spans a journey of nearly 7 years. And in that time, we see how these characters grow and develop into individuals and as a family.
  
Marley & Me (2008)
Marley & Me (2008)
2008 | Comedy
7
7.8 (5 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Grab the tissues, this one’s about to get upsetting. Marley & Me is a film that only animal lovers will understand and if you’re not an animal lover – why not? Released in 2008 to critical and commercial success, Marley & Me follows the life of one crazy Labrador: Marley and his family.

Aniston stars alongside Owen Wilson and gives a powerful and multi-faceted performance that is one of the best in her entire career. Aniston is a well-known animal lover and her emotion in this film is absolutely astounding. She plays the role with an understated brilliance that only she could.

https://moviemetropolis.net/2018/02/11/jennifer-aniston-performances-top-5/
  
The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional The Berenstain Bears Bedtime Devotional is a good book for young readers. It appears a collection from different Titles of the Berenstain Bears. It got a Christian theme throughout the book. It is a good one for young children.

If parents want to settle down their children this would be good for them to listen to. Children can learn to read through this book as well. You can read any story that you feel is best for you and your children if you want to.

Each story has a life lesson for children to learn and listen to. It is good for family gatherings.
  
The author transport's you straight into life of Freddy the 18th century aristocrat who has fallen from grace and been disowned by his family. Freddy is alone and without a friend till the mysterious Joseph Black comes along and takes him to his home The Hangman's Hitch. Here he meets a host of characters including the loveable Mary who sings and dancers to entertain the inns visiters. But don't be fooled by the idealistic description the devil what's Freddys soul and he can't trust anyone he meets. To find out if Freddy can save his soul I highly recommend you read The Hangman's Hitch.
  
Escaping Reality (The Secret Life of Amy Bensen, #1)
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7.7 (7 Ratings)
Book Rating
Brilliant, another great read from Lisa Renee Jones. This is the first of 2 books, In this book we learn Amy is the only member of her family to survive a fire and is in witness protection. Then her handler contacts her to say shes been rumbled and must leave everything she knows behind and start a new life but shes starts to have doubts on who she can trust.
I enjoyed this book from the very first page and couldn't put it down. Just who can Amy trust? I've still no idea and now I've got to wait 2 months to find out! Roll on book 2
  
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)
You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost)
Felicia Day | 2016 | Biography
10
9.0 (12 Ratings)
Book Rating
This book was just the book for me. I found myself in love with Felicia Day's quirky and unique experiences. This book is full of fun, horrifying, and hilarious stories that shows the reader just how awesome she is.

Felicia didn't hold back in this book, you get an in depth look into her life and how she became who she is today. You learn about her depression, her health issues, her friendships, and her family.

I'm so glad that I purchased this book. It was quirky and hilarious and I loved every minute of it.

If you're looking for a fun geeky experience, this is the book for you.
  
What Alice Forgot
What Alice Forgot
Liane Moriarty | 2010 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.4 (15 Ratings)
Book Rating
Back in Time
Girl: "OMG, hey!! I haven't seen you for so long"

Me: "Hi, I know its been a while"

Girl: "You look so different! You weren't like this before, you've changed..."

This is a conversation I have so many times with old school friends, family members who haven't seen me for a while or general passers-by that like to give me their opinions. I always find that statement odd "you've changed". Like I should remain the same two-dimensional person my entire life. When people tell me I've changed, I usually reply with "I hope so!"

Continue reading my review at: https://www.readsandrecipes.co.uk/2018/07/back-in-time.html