Monday, July 27, 2015

Far From the Madding Crowd Blu-ray Giveaway




"'Madding Crowd' soars to romantic heights" – Claudia Puig, USA TODAY, 5/1/2015 



Arrving on Blu-ray & DVD on August 4th is the  British romantic-drama Far From the Madding Crowd.

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg, Carey Mulligan stars as a headstrong Victorian beauty in this sweeping romantic drama, based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy. Mulligan plays Bathsheba Everdene, an independent woman who attracts three different suitors: a sheep farmer (Matthias Schoenaerts); a dashing soldier (Tom Sturridge); and a prosperous, older bachelor (Michael Sheen). This timeless story of Bathsheba’s passions explores the nature of relationships, love and resilience.



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Friday, July 24, 2015

Book Blogger Hop: July 24th - 30th

Book Blogger Hop

Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

If you want schedule next week's post, click here to find the next prompt question. To submit a question, fill out this form.

What to do:

1. Post on your blog answering this question:

  This week's question is submitted by Bunnita @ Worth Reading It?!

Do you use bookmarks? If so, do you match them to the book you're reading or do you use random scraps of paper?

2. Enter the link to your post in the linky list below (enter your Blog Name and the direct link to your post answering this week’s question. Failure to do so will result in removal of your link).


3. Visit other blogs in the list and comment on their posts. Try to spend some time on the blogs reading other posts and possible become a new follower.  The purpose of the hop is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.
  

My Answer: 


   I use a Wizard Of Oz book marker that I bought at a thrift store a few years back.


Linky List:

Organic Plant Protein: Smooth Almond Butter Review



On average males should take in at least 56 grams of protein and females should taken in 43 grams of protein per day. If you are exercising on a regularly basis, then you're going to have to increase your protein intake to help build muscles and burn body fat.

The easiest and fastest way to get extra protein is through protein powders and shakes, which is bet taken before and/or after your workouts.

A few weeks ago, I was sent two packages (8.9 oz) of Organic Plant Protein from Garden of Life to test out and review. Available flavors are Smooth Chocolate, Smooth Almond Butter, Smooth Coffee, Smooth Energy and Smooth Vanilla!

Unlike many protein mixes, the Organic Plant Protein is grain free with a NON GMO Project Verified and a USDA Organic approved. It's has been gluten-free certified by NSF and is also has a Certified Vegan approval. It's free of diary, soy, harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients.

Each 8.9 oz bag has 10 servings (10 scoops) with 90 total calories and 15 grams of protein per serving. It's full of vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Vitamin 3, Thiamin, Niacin, Folate, Biotin, Magnesium, Selenium, Manganese, Molybdenum, Iron, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Cooper and Chromium.

The ingredients include:

Certified Organic Plant Protein Blend: Organic Pea (seed), Organic Flax (seed), Organic Cranberry (seed), Organic Baobab (fruit), Organic Moringa (leaf), Organic Chia (seed), Organic Pumpkin (seed), Organic Almond Butter Flavor, Organic Vanilla Flavor and Orgnaic Stevia Extract (leaf).

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Blu-ray Review: X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut



X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut!
Director: Bryan Singer
Release Date: July 14, 2015
Retail: $29.99
ASIN: B00X99CUV6
Running Time: 148 minutes
Rating: Unrated
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Now available to own on a 2-disc Blu-ray is the X-Men: Days of Future Past- The Rogue Cut, which includes both the theatrical version and The Rogue Cut of the film. Special features includes a commentary by director Bryan Singer and composer/film editor John Ottman (Rogue Cut), second screen app, Mutant vs. Machine - 9-part making documentary featuring the cast & filmmakers, X-Men: Unguarded, Gallery: storyboards, costumes & concept art and a sneak peek at Fantastic Four.

While last year's X-Men: Days Of Future Past was a critical and box-office success, many fans were disappointed that the scenes with the character Rogue (played by Anna Paquin) was edited out, except for a brief cameo at the film's ending. Now director Brian Singer has went back and finished those missing Rogue scenes, extending the film by 17 minutes.

Inspired by the 1981 Uncanny X-Men storyline of the same name, Days of Future Past is sent in a not to distant future, a time when the government unleashed the Sentinels robots to exterminate mutants. Now the world has been nearly destroyed by them. A small band of mutants Kitty Pryde, Logan "Wolverine" (played by Hugh Jackman), Storm (played by Halle Berry) Professor Charles Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart),  Erik Lehnsherr "Magneto" (played by Ian McKellen),  Iceman (plaeyd by Shawn Ashmore) and a few others are still alive.

Review - A Bride At Last


 

A Bride At Last
by Melissa Jagears
Publisher: Bethany House
Pub. Date: July 7, 2015
ISBN: 978-0764211706
Pages: 368
Buy  Link: http://bit.ly/1M44A97
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/mjagears

Review:

Yes, there have been dozen of mail-order-bride romance novels written over the last few years and for some reason these types of books appeal to me, so here I am writing the review for A Bride At Last.

The book centers on Silas Jonesey, a former orphan who is trying his best to start a life that he can call his own. Now a farmer, he was looking forward to starting a family with his mail-order-bride, but she leaves him after only seven months. For the next ten years, he has shut his heart off and has no plans of ever falling in love again. Out-of-nowhere, he receives a message from his ex about him possibly being the father of her son.

After her mail-order-bride experience went wrong, Kate Dawson has become a schoolteacher. After the mother of one of her student's (Anthony) dies, Kate decides to take the boy in that is until two men (Silas Jonesey and Richard Fitzgerald) arrive in town, both claiming to be the boy's birth father.

While Silas awaits to prove his paternity in court, Silas sees how much Kate loves Anthony, so he asks her to help him with the boy. Of course this is a romance novel, so sparks quickly erupts between Silas and Kate.

Review - The Curiosity Keeper



The Curiosity Keeper
by Sarah E. Ladd
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date: July 7, 2005
ISBN: 978-0718011789
Pages: 352
Buy Link: http://bit.ly/1CGUeKn
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/sladd

Review:

You might recall me reviewing The Whispers On The Moors Trilogy on here awhile back by Sarah E. Ladd. Well, the author has released her newest work - The Curiosity Keeper, the first book in A Treasures of Surrey series.


Set in London England in 1812, The Curiosity Keeper centers on Camille Iverness, a young woman who has helped her father run the Iverness Curiosity Shop ever since her mother abandoned them. This isn't your typical shop as it carries unusual items. Her father has gotten himself into some trouble by cheating a few of his loyal customers.

Jonathan Gilchrist only wanted to have a simple life working as a village apothecary, but that all changed when his brother died and left him to the Kettering Hall. Most people would be thrilled to inherit an estate, but his late father's actions have left him a tough situation, which leads him to seek out the sale of a priceless ruby called the Bevoy. 

After Sarah is injured when an intruder breaks into the store, she soon crosses path with Jonathan, forever changing her life and his as well.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

Blu-ray Review: The Longest Ride



The Longest Ride
Director: George Tillman, Jr.
Starring: Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin
Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release Date: July 14, 2015
ASIN: B00VSE0IMM
Running Time: 128 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Buy Link: Amazon

Review:

Now available to own on Bluray + Digital HD is the romantic-drama The Longest Ride. Directed by George Tillman, Jr., the film stars Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland), Scott Eastwood, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin and Alan Alda. Special Features include deleted & extended scenes, audio commentary by director George Tilman, Jr. and actress Oona Chaplin, A Writer's Journey: A Day in the Life of Nicholas Sparks, Beyond the Ride, Bringing It to Life, Meet the Reel Bull Riders, Luke's Bull Riding School and a gallery.

Based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride centers soon-to-be college graduate Sophia Danko (played by Britt Robertson), who attends a rodeo with her best friend Marcia (played by Melissa Benois). Afterward, she bumps into the former bull rider champion Luke  Collins (played by Scott Eastwood) and sparks instantly fly between the two. Though Sophia is going to head off to New York for an internship at an art galley in two months, she starts a romantic relationship with Scott.

Late one night after a date, they come across a car accident and Scott helps rescue an elderly man named Ira Levinson (played by Alan Alda). Just as Scott pulls Ira out, he mumbles about a box in his car, so Sophia searches the car and finds the box.