Drowning Ruth Book/Future Movie Review

Rating: 3.5

Holy cow everyone!  I'm sorry I was not ON IT today!  I've literally screwed up all my days this week either thinking it's a day ahead or a day behind.  My apologies.

So I finished the book today and I thought it was very good.  Not great, but good.  I enjoyed the storyline, but I felt there wasn't enough time with the characters before we were moving on to a new year or decade.  (I'm actually lost to how old Amanda and Ruth were several times throughout the book.)

Shoeless Joe Book/Movie Review

Rating 3

Dear Readers,

YAY!!!!!  I have finally been able to break away from two kids and a husband to go get some "me" time at our local Starbucks!  Now I can finally begin our review and discussion of Shoeless Joe. Thank you again for your patience

"If you build it, he will come"

If some of you are stumbling upon us for the first time, Shoeless Joe is the novel of the film Field of Dreams.  I am a huge, HUGE fan of the film and had never read the book until now.  Honestly, I am embarrassed to say that I didn't even know it was based on a book for the long before now.  I usually cry when I watch the movie, and I always feel uplifted and motivated to get "in tune" with my spiritual side.

Books from 2012

Welcome new and returning readers!  Here is our list and links to our discussions from 2012.  Enjoy!

Snowflower and the Secret Fan

Happy New Year and 2013 Book List!!!

Happy New Year PTTS readers!  I can't believe we are starting another year here!  I hope you have a wonderful new year and lots of happiness.  I have been without internet and will continue to be until the 15th of January!  (What the????) But I have managed to get online for a bit to post our new book list for 2013.  Again, books are subject to change.

January

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Book/Movie Review

Hi everyone!

Oompa Loompas?

or Oompa Loompas?

The Devil in the White City Book/Future Movie Review

Rating 4

Hi everyone!  If you were able to read this or even just begin it, I hope you have enjoyed the history and story.  It was an incredible book recommended to me this summer by one of our local life guards.  Wow, I was so impressed with what I was reading.  To read the two stories simultaneously really gave the impact of good and evil a more powerful touch.

Carrie Book/Movie Review

Rating: 4

Hi everyone!  Please start commenting at anytime prior to and after our discussion time. :)
Trying something new where I am going to post my review here and then at our discussion we can share our thoughts and questions together.

The first time I saw the 1976 film was over 20 years ago.  I only saw it in bits and pieces and it scared me!  Sissy Spacek was amazing, but I'll come back to her.

Spot light on Stephen King

Just updated Just After Dark--10/22

Today I thought I would do a mini-spot light on Stephen King.  I have read many of his books and seen several of the film adaptations.  Currently, our book for this month is Carrie.  So far, I am enjoying it.  
If you would like to read our review of Stephen King films please visit Stephen King: Master of Horror.

I love Stephen King.  I don't like some of his stories, but it doesn't make me less of a fan.  I think he has a great, vivid imagination and knows just the right mixture of reality and horror to freak me out.  Below I have included several of the books/short stories I've read.  Click on the links for a synopsis.

Fried Green Tomatoes... Book and Movie Review

Rating: 5

Hi everyone!

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is an excellent book!  I just finished reading it (second time) and am looking forward to our live discussion.  I saw the film before I read the book (the first time) and I am eager to compare both with you.  I think Fannie Flagg wrote an amazing book (sobbed at the end) and did a wonderful job with the screenplay considering things had to be edited from the novel.  I've included some discussion questions as well as some photos, music, and other interesting facts.

The Whistle Stop Cafe today

One Year Anniversary!

Today marks our one year anniversary at PTSS!

We have read some great books, weird books, boring books, and insightful books this year.  The Bronze Horseman Trilogy has been our most popular selection viewed followed by She's Come Undone, and The Neverending Story.