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Haley Mathiot (9 KP) rated Thumbing Through Thoreau: A Book of Quotations by Henry David Thoreau in Books

Apr 27, 2018

Thumbing Through Thoreau
Genre: Inspirational
ISBN: 9780982256541

Rating: 5

Kenny Luck began collecting quotations by Henry David Thoreau in 2006, as a college student. He became inspired by them, and decided to share Thoreau's inspirational words with the world.

There are quotes for everyone in Thumbing Through Thoreau, each one addressing something specific and important, but able to relate to many aspects of life. Some are clever and witty, others are simple truths that we often need to remind ourselves.

The beautiful illustrations combined with the artistic way the words have been printed and formatted create an enjoyable and inspirational way to consume Thoreau's best words.

~Haleyknitz

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2336 KP) rated You Have the Right to Remain Puzzled (Puzzle Lady #8) in Books

Mar 9, 2018

The Puzzle Lady is back and dealing with stolen chairs, charges of plagiarism, and being framed for murder. And to think she was complaining about being bored. I was impressed with how everything was tied together in the end. My only real complaint here was that the witty banter between characters I normally love had too much of an angry tent to it for the first half of the book. Still, there were plenty of laughs. Now, if only Dennis would die soon I'd really be happy.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-you-have-right-to-remain.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.

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Dean (6927 KP) rated True Grit (2010) in Movies

Feb 16, 2018

True Grit (2010)

2010 | Action, Drama, Western

7.9

(16 Ratings)

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Good Western

A very good and enjoyable film, nevertheless it didn't quite hit the heights I thought it would after all the hype. I haven't seen the '69 John Wayne version but imagine this is a lot "grittier". It's a good story, the acting especially from Bridges as the old scruffy US Marshall and the young girl is superb to watch with a witty script to boot. It just felt a little short and lacking a bit more action to be the epic master piece it has been heralded as. A very good film indeed but not up there in the westerns dept with Unforgiven, The Outlaw Josey Wales.

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Melanie Johnson (34 KP) rated To Be or Not to Be (1983) in Movies

Aug 14, 2018

To Be or Not to Be (1983)

1983 | Comedy, Drama

7.3

(3 Ratings)

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Farce (1 more)

Nazis loose

A few flat moments (0 more)

To watch or not to watch

If you currently have an HBO subscription then you need to add this to your watch list right away. It's not one of Mel Brooks bigger title films, but it should be as it's just as witty and funny. A remake of a 1940s film, it stays true to the classic with a touch of Brooks. A polish theater troupe in Warsaw use their love of the stage to fool the nazis and escape the ghetto. It's a farce in the truest form, and when this movie makes you laugh, you will be rolling.

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Alicia S (193 KP) rated Sweet Ache (Driven, #6) in Books

Sep 28, 2018

Another incredible book by one of my favorite authors. Kristy has a way of writing that truly makes you feel as though you KNOW these characters and love them, scars and all. I am HUGE Driven Trilogy fan and this book was a perfect addition.. LOVE Hawke and Quinn and my absolute favorite parts were the moments we got to revisit with Colton, Riley and most of all, special guest appearances from the D-Bags! My all-time favorite rockers hanging out together (love it!). Love the witty banter between Quinn and the guys and Quinn's strength is apparent throughout. Another absolute must-read.... beautifully written story!

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Allison Knapp (118 KP) rated Imagine Me & You (2006) in Movies

Jan 20, 2019

Imagine Me & You (2006)

2006 | Comedy, Romance

9.5

(2 Ratings)

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Charming performances by Piper Parabo (Coyote Ugly), Lena Heady, and Anthony Michael Head (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) (2 more)

A LGBTQ movie before the time of legal gay marriage

Witty humor and inspiring chemistry

Annoying misogynist supporting male character as the best friend of the unlucky husband (0 more)

A film just slightly ahead of its time

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A woman falls in love with another woman at her wedding reception. As they try their best to fight their love, it becomes so much clearer that despite her husband is a good man, he doesn't hold her whole heart, proving that love can be found in the most unexpected ways.