Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Underfoot in Show Business by Helene Hanff

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Underfoot in Show Business by Helene Hanff:   Reviewed by Jeanne   I first encountered Helene Hanff’s writing in the delightful 84, Charing Cross Road which was composed of lett...

Jerry's House of Everything: THE GREEN HORNET: THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN (MAY 24, 1938)

Jerry's House of Everything: THE GREEN HORNET: THERE WAS A CROOKED MAN (MAY 2...: Here's all the buzz: From Old Time Radio Downloads:  "The daughter of a crusading reformer is kidnapped to silence him...James Conw...

Carstairs Considers....: TV Show Review: The Marlow Murder Club - Season 2

Carstairs Considers....: TV Show Review: The Marlow Murder Club - Season 2: Stars : 4 out of 5 Pros : Two good mysteries with fun characters Cons : The final mystery is disappointing The Bottom Line : Three Marlow ca...

Jerry's House of Everything: THE WHISTLER: RETRIBUTION (MAY 16, 1942)

Jerry's House of Everything: THE WHISTLER: RETRIBUTION (MAY 16, 1942): "I..am the Whistler, and I know many things, fir I walk by night.  I know many strange tales, many secrets hidden in the hearts of men ...

Lesa's Book Critiques: THE SECRET GIFT OF LUCIA LEMON BY CELIA ANDERSON

 Lesa's Book Critiques: THE SECRET GIFT OF LUCIA LEMON BY CELIA ANDERSON

Lesa's Book Critiques: GOODBYE AGAIN BY MARIAH STEWART

 Lesa's Book Critiques: GOODBYE AGAIN BY MARIAH STEWART

Lesa's Book Critiques: MARCH TREASURES IN MY CLOSET

 Lesa's Book Critiques: MARCH TREASURES IN MY CLOSET

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel: Reviewed by Jeanne I’d had this book recommended to me several times but hadn’t gotten around to reading it.   When I ended up w...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Vessel by Lisa Nichols

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Vessel by Lisa Nichols: Reviewed by Laura             This book is described as a tense psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Martian . It ...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: Buried Child by Sam Shepard: Reviewed by James Baur                Buried Child is a Pulitzer prize winning play written by Sam Shepard that seeks again to ta...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams: Reviewed by James Baur Premiering in 1944, The Glass Menagerie after a rocky start became a famous play and won the New York...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'Neill

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'Neill: Charles S. Gilpin as the Emperor Jones Reviewed by James Baur Written in 1920 by Eugene O’Neill, winner of the Pulitzer Prize ...

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Dinner by Herman Koch

Bookblog of the Bristol Library: The Dinner by Herman Koch: Reviewed by Kristin Serge Lohman is a name known throughout the Netherlands; he’s destined to be the next prime minister, after ...

Monday With Kaye: "The Good Goodbye" by Carla Buckley

Our final Monday in June brings word by way of Kaye George of quite the family drama…

The Good Goodbye by Carla Buckley

Be prepared for one surprise after another as Buckley takes us into the lives, past and present, of two families pulled apart and pushed together by their relationships in this domestic/family saga thriller.

The story starts near the end. The restaurant that was founded by Natalie and Vince is faltering. Natalie is fearful for what the future holds, but by the end of the first chapter her world comes crashing down in ways she couldn’t have predicted.

Arden, the daughter of Natalie and Theo, and Rory, the daughter of Vince and Gabrielle, has both been badly burned in a fire at their dormitory. It’s freshman year for both of them, a year that’s supposed to be full of hope for the future. Instead, they lie in critical condition. They’re better off than their friend Hunter, though. He died in the blaze.

Accusations swirl as the girls’ conditions continue to cause consternation. The girls were raised together, almost as sisters, and had great expectations that have already come tumbling down before the fire. Everyone’s lives start to unravel as the parents go through the agonizing wait, hoping for improvement in the girls’ conditions. Meanwhile, the reader is taken back through their lives to see how they got to this point—and to wonder how they will go forward.

A gripping, emotional read that will have you following the dim pathways through their lives and their hearts.

Reviewed by Kaye George, Author of Eine Kleine Murder, for Suspense Magazine
 

Flat Out Funny--Sesame Street: The Closer

Both Sandi and I are big fans of TNT's The Closer.  Though, I have to admit that having Brenda' father dealing with cancer at the same time as Sandi has been  dealing with her cancer did not make for good escapism television.  It was very upsetting to come home from a round of chemo and watch that in the evening. Personally, for that factor alone, the split season has been a help.

For every other reason on the planet, the split season has been a bummer.   Should be something when it finally comes back.  It is a long time till July 9 and the final six episodes. More information at

http://www.tntdrama.com/series/closer/

Anyway, thanks to author Terrie Farley Moran who mentioned it  on one of the many lists I am on, I learned Saturday morning that there was a spoof of the show on Sesame Street. I think it is hilarious and the person who did the voice over for the pink puppet Brenda did an amazing job. The video is embedded  in at  CRIMINAL ELEMENT (excellent website and one I read frequently) so head over to the post  "The Muppets Take On Brenda Leigh Johnson" by Deborah Lacy from last Saturday and take a look for yourself.




Kevin