The Man of Steel: Superman vs. the Doomsday Army
By: Laurie S Sutton
Illustrator: Luciano Vecchio
Publisher: Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date: August 1, 2013
ISBN-13: 978-1434248275
Pages: 88

Review: 

The recent Superman movie "Man of Steel" broke the June box-office opening weekend record. Stone Arch Books, along with DC Comics, are releasing superhero chapter books for a whole new generation.

In The Man of Steel: Superman vs. the Doomsday Army, an alien race of snails (yes, I said snails!) from the planet Mullvooska are commanding a feet of spaceships to invade Earth and take control of its natural resources. Superman is the only one that can stop the invasion, but he is in for a major surprise. The snails have an army of armored soldiers.

Call the Midwife: Season Two
Starring: Jessica Raine, Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris, Judy Parfitt, Miranda Hart, and featuring Vanessa Redgrave
Studio: BBC Home Entertainment
Release Date: June 18, 2013
ASIN: B00BIR2A3E
Retail: $39.98 ($44.98 in Canada)
Running Time: 555 minutes (plus bonus materials)
Rating: NOT RATED

Review:

Arriving in stores today on DVD & Blu-ray is the critically acclaimed BBC series Call the Midwife: Season Two. The series is created & written by Heidi Thomas, which is based on the memoirs (Call the Midwife, Shadows of the Workhouse, and Farewell to the Eastside) by the late Jennifer Worth.

Call the Midwife is set in the poverty-stricken East London in the 1950's, where Jenny Lee (played by Jessica Raine), works at the Nonnatus House, a convent that serves as a hospital for the poor. Along side her are her fellow nurses Trixie, Cynthia, Chummy, and the Sisters, Julienne, Evangelina, Bernadette and Monica Joan, who are all midwifes, but attend to other medical situations that occur around the poor neighborhoods.

Season two brings many more challenges to the midwives as each patient comes with their own problems which eventually become the midwives' problems. Nurse Chummy and her husband PC Noakes head off to Africa for missionary work, but they later return with life changing news. Sister Monica Joan's age is quickly catching up with her. Sister Bernadette has a health crisis as she struggles with her feelings for Dr. Turner. Jenny’s best-friend, Jimmy, is getting married, which stirs past feelings for her.

Call the Midwife: Season Two; Jenny Lee (Jessica Raine)

Barefoot Summer
By Denise Hunter
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date: May 28th, 2013
ISBN: 978-1401687007
Pages: 336
Buy Link: Paperback; Amazon Kindle
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/dhunter

Review:

I almost passed on reading Barefoot Summer. At first glance at the cover, I didn't think this would be a great read for me, but then I remembered reading The Big Sky Romance Series by the author, so I decided to sign up to review it, which I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

For over ten years, Madison McKinley has been grieving the drowning of her twin brother. Her loving family and friends have tried to help her cope with her loss, but she can't seem to put things behind her and move on. She occupies her days as a veterinarian in her riverside town, but her brother's death still haunts her.

The town's annual regatta is approaching and Madison plans on entering the race as it was her brother's dream to win it. Sounds easy, right?

It would be if Madison actually knew how to swim and sail. She has a major fear of water!

Welcome to the new Book Blogger Hop!

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This week's question submitted by Tanya.

What is your favorite genre? (genre that you read the most) - Recommend a book!

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 don't have one favorite genre. I read anything, except for erotica.

I recommend:

Inescapable by Nancy Mechl

The Fear Street series by R.L. Stine

The Goosebumps series by R.L. Stine

Six-Horse Hitch by Janice Holt Giles

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Pet Sematary by Stephen King

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Pennsylvania Patchwork
By Kate Lloyd
Publisher:David C.Cook
Pub. Date: June 1, 2013
ISBN: 978-0781408738
Pages: 384
Buy Link: http://ow.ly/lG7GU 
Blog Tour: http://litfusegroup.com/author/KLloyd
 
Review:


In this sequel to Leaving Lancaster, Holly Fisher had left her home in suburban Seattle and traveled to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she reunited with her long-lost relatives, including her Amish grandmother.

Instead of taking her time to understand the Amish ways, she jumps right in as she has fallen in love with Zach, a Mennonite veterinarian, who quickly proposes marriage to her. In her eyes, Zach would make the perfect husband, but her mother and Amish grandmother think she is rushing a bit too quickly. It seems Zach has a dubious past that he has been hiding from her.

SodaStream Giveaway

• Fountain Jet- winner's choice of color
• Carbonating Bottle
• Carbonator
• 6 pack of sample size flavors
• 3 full size flavors of winner's choice

The Boxcar Children: The Boardwalk Mystery
Created By: Gertrude Chandler Warner
Written By: Tim Jessell
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date: March 1, 2013
ISBN: 978-0807508039
Pages: 144 

Review:

Who doesn't remember reading The Boxcar Children when they were in elementary school? The original book by Gertrude Chandler Warner was published in 1924 and was reissued in 1942. The second book wasn't published until 1949. The author wrote a total of nineteen books until her death in 1979. The series continued in 1991 with a variety of ghostwriters writing new addictions and specials.

Recently, I had a chance to review book #131, The Boardwalk Mystery, from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. I remember reading the original 19 books during my early elementary years and I was excited when the new books were released. I still own several of the books.

The Alden children (Henry, Violet, Jessie and Benny) are traveling with their grandfather to Oceanside, New Jersey on a business trip. The kids are excited about playing in the sand, exploring the boardwalk, and seeing all the attractions at Hanson's Amusements, which is owned by their grandfather's business friend, Mr. Hanson.

No, I didn't forget about the past two Monday posts. I thought I would just take a few weeks off since two weeks ago was Memorial Day and last week I was just too busy to get a post written. Plus, I was completely worn out from pulling up an old carpet in the basement that had took a turn for the worse after some rain water flooded the garage and basement last month. I guess I'm finally starting my spring cleaning as I filled six boxes and two paper bags full of books that I plan on donating, but first I need to remove them from my Shelfari shelf and that will take a few days to complete.

I'm sick and tired of all the thunderstorms. It rained liked every other day for the past few weeks, in which it caused the electric to flip on & off for a few days, the cable & internet has started to act wacky, and the telephone line doesn't want to connect. Thank God for cell phones!

There are not very many options for internet service around my area. I guess I should be thankful that it works most of the time. Has anyone tried dial-up internet?

Tin Man: Complete Mini-Series Event
Starring: Zooey Deschanel, Alan Cumming, Neal McDonough, Raoul Trujillo
Co-Starring: Kathleen Robertson, Richard Dreyfuss, Callum Keith Rennie, Blu Mankuma
Studio: Mill Creek Entertainment
Release Date: May 14, 2013
ASIN: B00BUWD7K2
Run Time: 4 hours 28 minutes
Rating: TV-14

Review:

Oz the Great and Powerful is being released on Blu-Ray and DVD this week, but the film isn't the only recent Oz incarnation. Back in 2007, the Sci Fi Channel (now known as SyFy) aired a three-part mini-series Tin Man, based on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, but with a science fiction twist. Mill Creek Entertainment released Tin Man on Blu-Ray and DVD last month, which they kindly sent me a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

Zooey Deschanel plays DG, a small town waitress who life is completely changed when a storm sends her to O.Z. (Outer Zone). She quickly befriends Glitch (played by Alan Cumming), a former "Tin Man" law enforcer named Wyatt Cain (played by Neal McDonough), and Raw (played by Raoul Trujillo). O.Z. is now ruled by Azkadellia, who had overthrown her own mother, the Queen, and Azkadellia happens to be DG's sister.

DG learns about her true heritage. It seems that the original Dorothy Gale is actually her "greatest-great-grandmother." She soon realizes that all the evil in O.Z. was created by a mistake she made as a child. Along with her new friends, she plans on stopping the evil Azkadellia and restoring O.Z. to its original glory.

Kiss the Cook Event

Every amateur or expert cook needs a good set of pots and pans, which can be a little expensive if you're just starting out. Luckily, you can get a chance to own your own set of Rachael Ray Cookware by entering this neat giveaway! 

Prize Package Includes:

Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II 10 piece Set

Create super-nutritious and innovative meals that are never boring with the help of Rachael Ray cookware. Create Rachael's Vegetable Cacciatore by browning vegetables in the saute pan while the accompanying whole wheat penne bubbles away in the stockpot. Or try adding a little spice to a simple lunchtime meal with a chipotle grilled cheese sandwich browned to perfection in one of the skillets. Rachael Ray Hard-Anodized cookware is the perfect combination of durability and style, and this 10-piece set certainly fits the bill. This set has all the essential pieces to make memorable meals every day. Hard-anodized construction provides even heat, helping to reduce "hot spots" that can burn food, and it's coated with a durable nonstick both inside and out for exceptional food release and easy clean up. The tempered glass lids allow you to monitor your food while it cooks, keeping heat and moisture sealed in. Grippy handles feature striking orange padding for a comfortable feel. This cookware is oven safe to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and dishwasher safe for convenient, fast and simple cleanup. Set includes 1-Quart and 2-Quart Covered Saucepans 6-Quart Covered Stockpot 3-Quart Covered Saute 8.5-Inch and 10-Inch Skillets