Category: Camellias on Moss-a story that transcends the human experience Genre: Fiction, Children’s Fiction I adore Winnie-the-Pooh. Before I learned about Disney, there were adventures with Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. I didn’t grow up with a TV, but I had many different versions of the books—short companion novels, pop-up books,Continue reading “Book to Movie: Winnie-the-Pooh”
Category Archives: Book to Movie Reviews
Book to Movie: Fight Club Review
Category: Apple Blossom-a story that seduces you Genre: Fiction The first rule of Fight Club is that you don’t talk about the Fight Club book. The second rule of Fight Club is that you don’t talk about the Fight Club movie. Nahhhh, even Tyler Durden couldn’t pull that one over on you! Fight Club isContinue reading “Book to Movie: Fight Club Review”
Book to Movie: The Hate U Give Review
Category: Snow Flower-a story that takes you on a journey Genre: Fiction, Young Adult You hear the word “thug” and an image immediately comes to mind. I know it does for you and it does for me. That image has been sold to us in a pretty white package with a red bow. It’s soContinue reading “Book to Movie: The Hate U Give Review”
Book to Movie: Pride and Prejudice Review
Category: Snow Flower-a story that takes you on an emotional journey Genre: Fiction The first time I read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, I was in the 7th grade. My friend and I were competing to see who could rack up the most points in Accelerated Reader. I don’t know if you had thatContinue reading “Book to Movie: Pride and Prejudice Review”
Book to Movie: The Book Thief Review
Category: Camellias on Moss-a story you never forget Genre: Fiction, Historical Fiction How do I even begin to tell you about The Book Thief by Markus Zusak? Do I start by gushing about the title? If you were perusing the aisles of your favorite book store, don’t tell me this one wouldn’t catch your eye,Continue reading “Book to Movie: The Book Thief Review”
Book to Movie: Ready Player One Review
Category: Apple Blossom-a story that seduces you Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, LitRPG A brief disclaimer: I am not a gamer. I did not grow up with video games; when I am talked into playing video games, they are stressful and not relaxing; and when I am playing, I often end up thinking about allContinue reading “Book to Movie: Ready Player One Review”
Shea’s Bookshelf Categories
The Shea’s Bookshelf blog contains posts on all things books, incuding Book Reviews and Writing Tips. Book Reviews will include standard reviews divided into four emotional categories, reviews I write for Crawford’s Books, reviews on books that have been made into movies, and author interviews. Writing Tips are full of information I’ve learned in myContinue reading “Shea’s Bookshelf Categories”
Book to Movie: V for Vendetta Review
Category: Apple Blossom-a story that seduces you Genre: Graphic Novel “Remember, remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot!” Immortal words on an immortal date by an immortal graphic novel spun into an immortal movie! The books that seduce meContinue reading “Book to Movie: V for Vendetta Review”
Book to Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox Review
Category: Apple Blossom-a story that seduces you Genre: Fiction, Children’s Fiction Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl was one of my favorite books as a kid, and though I’m not one to reread books, I’ve read this one dozens of times. First, you’ve got an author who is the master of craft. He feels likeContinue reading “Book to Movie: Fantastic Mr. Fox Review”
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