Sunday TeaRoom 10/12/08 Good movie or book?

[geeber1]

Yesterday I saw an enjoyable movie: The City of Ember. Nothing terribly outstanding about it and you knew where it was going right from the beginning. But I wanted something light and hopeful.

DoK, it's good to see your review of this movie. My daughter and just started reading the first book and are planning to see the movie next weekend. I saw some movie critics this afternoon talking about how it turned into a "kid's adventure movie." Duh, it's made for "tweens" and based on books geared toward that age!
Anyhoo ... it looks like a good movie for a kid and mom to see together.

[geeber1]

I am on my 12th book by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum novels) laying on the beach in South Carolina on vacation. They are so funny! Waiting for 2008 Yunnqn Gold!! Jim

I LOVE the Stephanie Plum books. A year is too long to wait for new ones to come out! Are you at Myrtle Beach? We went there this summer, it was a great place!

[geeber1]

OK, so... I resisted too, for a while, for a sort of foolish reason. I first heard about the Twilight series at the Harry Potter symposia I attended this year. Lots of HP readers were also enamoured by Twilight. I resisted initially because I was afraid the books were too "adolescent". But, after some great reviews from some respectable adults, and the realization that lots of adults feel/felt the same way about HP until they actually read the books... and because I have a Vampire Fetish... I gave in. I was not disappointed... going to buy the next 3 books in the series tomorrow. I say... tis the season for blood-suckers.

Sarah, I just finished the Twilight series. It was an interesting take on the vampire and werewolf legends that we have all grown up with. I enjoyed all of the books but I also wanted to find out if Bella ever would become a vampire or not ... I won't spoil it for you!

[eor1122]

I love to read and watch movies. I typically watch at least ten movies a week (thank you netflix!) I love all types. I love horror films especially some of the "bad" ones as my husband puts it. Sometimes the cheezier the better. But I really enjoy all types.

Last night it was "Ironman"

The same goes for books. Currently it's a book "Pitch Black" it's a murder mystery. But before that it was a book that is long since out of print. I finally tracked down a copy and really enjoyed reading it again. I was actually the book that got me into reading. It's called "The Ghost Next Door". I first read it in 6th grade (yup it's a kids' book) but I loved it. I look forward to my daughters reading it now that I finally have a copy again.

In my cup last night a blend of caramel and apple black teas.

[leiche]

I love your avatar. Douglas Adams FTW.

Thanks! I'm pretty fond of him too.

[chamekke]

I love your avatar. Douglas Adams FTW.

Thanks! I'm pretty fond of him too.

Me too. Also the bit that follows:

"No," he said, "look, it's very, very simple ... all I want ... is a cup of tea. You are going to make one for me. Keep quiet and listen."

And he sat. He told the Nutri-Matic about India, he told it about China, he told it about Ceylon. He told it about broad leaves drying in the sun. He told it about silver teapots. He told it about summer afternoons on the lawn. He told it about putting in the milk before the tea so it wouldn't get scalded. He even told it (briefly) about the history of the East India Company.

"So that's it, is it?" said the Nutri-Matic when he had finished.

"Yes," said Arthur, "that is what I want."

"You want the taste of dried leaves in boiled water?"

"Er, yes. With milk."

"Squirted out of a cow?"

"Well, in a manner of speaking I suppose ..."

[Beidao]

I love your avatar. Douglas Adams FTW.

Thanks! I'm pretty fond of him too.

Me too. Also the bit that follows:

"No," he said, "look, it's very, very simple ... all I want ... is a cup of tea. You are going to make one for me. Keep quiet and listen."

And he sat. He told the Nutri-Matic about India, he told it about China, he told it about Ceylon. He told it about broad leaves drying in the sun. He told it about silver teapots. He told it about summer afternoons on the lawn. He told it about putting in the milk before the tea so it wouldn't get scalded. He even told it (briefly) about the history of the East India Company.

"So that's it, is it?" said the Nutri-Matic when he had finished.

"Yes," said Arthur, "that is what I want."

"You want the taste of dried leaves in boiled water?"

"Er, yes. With milk."

"Squirted out of a cow?"

"Well, in a manner of speaking I suppose ..."