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Miranda July recommended Tenth of December in Books (curated)

 
Tenth of December
Tenth of December
George Saunders | 2014 | Fiction & Poetry
7.3 (3 Ratings)
Book Favorite

"There is something George Saunders said in an interview that I re-read many times while writing my novel. It’s too long for here but basically: characters don’t have to be articulate to be full human beings. He does this so well and I plan on doing it well"

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Merissa (13690 KP) created a post

Apr 23, 2021  
"Well done Ms McKinley, on a job well done. I did NOT see the whodunnit coming at me, at all!"

Nothing But Good by Kess McKinley - @Archaeolibrary, @debbiereadsbook, @KessMcKinley, #Contemporary, #RomanticSuspense, #MM, #Mystery, 4 out of 5 (very good)

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Ducklady (1174 KP) rated The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! in TV

Aug 25, 2019 (Updated Aug 25, 2019)  
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
2010 | Adventure, Animation, Family
7
7.6 (37 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Well the kids like it
Usually these kinds of things really annoy me, but the kids like it well enough. The only downside is the ridiculously catchy tune about a thingamajigga and that doesn't sound good when singing loudly in public. Otherwise the programme is informative, colourful and fun
  
Mindfulness at the Park (Little Mouse Adventures #2)
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Looking for a series or a good children book that may help with stress or stress-related things? Well, this book takes a look at a way to help your child or children. I love the way you can use yoga to help with emotions and stress.

This one is done well. It fun and enjoyable. Your child or yourself can learn from Little mouse adventure in the park. Your child or children will learn some good life lessons as well. Parents and grandparents will enjoy the book as well.

The pictures are fun. They are also enjoyable to look at as well. I see the problem solving throughout this book. The lesson taught in the book helps children learn a skill in their real world as well. Grandparents and parents alike will enjoy having the teaching of yoga and life lesson that children learn at a young age.

We know children get excited or scared. This book teaches about breathing and how to calm the mind in a fun and learnable experience.
  
I was so happy to read Martin Shorts story. But his story was definitely not as happy as I assumed it was. Why are comedians always so troubled??

Not that this makes it a depressing read, it's extremely interesting, very funny at times, and I learned a lot about Martin and Hollywood as well!

So glad to still have great comedic minds like Mr. Short alive and well and making us laugh. A very interesting bio well worth the read.
  
Ad Astra (2019)
Ad Astra (2019)
2019 | Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Good and Bad
Overall not a terrible movie. I think it did one thing really well and one not so well. The look at loneliness in space and the journey of a man to find the father who left him. These are powerful emotions and feeling that I personally relate to and I'm sure there are many others that also relate to this. This is what Ad Astra does really well. However, the overall story is rather lacking in depth other than that.
  
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
2012 | Comedy, Musical
9
9.5 (2 Ratings)
Show Rating
Well cast (1 more)
Well coriographed
Oh these boots were definitely made for walking!
As a huge fan of the film and musicals in general, this had a lot to live up to. But I was happy. It was so very well done and captured the humor and magic of the film.
Was I sad they did not sing "these boots were made for walking" or the medaly at the end of the film? Yes. But it was still brilliant. A great musical experience.
  
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
2016 | Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Enjoyed watching some non lightsaber good guys for a change. Story well written to interest you in the characters.
  
Stranger Things  - Season 2
Stranger Things - Season 2
2017 | Sci-Fi
Good visually and plot (0 more)
Doesn't seem to flow as well as season 1 (0 more)
Not as good as season 1
  
The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins | 2016 | Mystery, Thriller
6
7.6 (173 Ratings)
Book Rating
Suspenseful (2 more)
Great storyline
Well written
Didn't find any of the characters relatable. (0 more)
A good read, with plenty of suspense
  
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Fran Donohoe (856 KP) May 17, 2017

It's a pity the film was rubbish the only thing good was Emily blunt