Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Review - From Dill to Dracula by A.M. Ruggirello

Romania—a hidden gem of Eastern Europe—is better known for its brush with communism than its cuisine. But, just because it’s hidden, doesn’t mean it’s forgotten. Filled with lush ingredients, many picked fresh from the field, you’ll find a traditional Romanian plate loaded to the brim with vegetables and lean proteins, never lacking in flavor.

Sunday Post - Books of Blood, The Noel Letters, and The Talisman

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Good Morning, Everyone!

I don't know if anyone noticed, but I didn't write a Sunday Post for the last two weeks. I was sick on and off in October. And, it wasn't COVID-19 for those of you who might be wondering. It seems that getting a flu shot didn't prevent me from getting ill. Add in the wacky weather where one day it is 90 degrees, and the next day there is snow on the ground; I was feeling like crap for nearly two weeks. I had planned on having a 13 Days of Horror reading event in October, but due to the illness, I only had the strength and time to read two books, The Other Side by Diana Henstell and The Black Ambrosia by Elizabeth Engstrom.

Usually, I am in a better mood near Halloween because it's my favorite holiday. However, thanks to COVID-19, there was no Halloween yesterday, besides for the Halloween movie marathon on AMC. For the first time since I could remember, I didn't carve a pumpkin and roast pumpkins seeds. Though, I did buy three 2oz bags of DAVID Pumpkins Seeds (Roasted & Salted). And I didn't give out candy to the trick-or-treaters. (FYI: Yes, a few kids were walking down the street last night, even though my town outlawed Halloween for 2020.)

What Am I Reading?

I finished reading Let Him Go by Larry Willson yesterday afternoon. I received notification from OverDrive that Malorie by Josh Malerman was available to check out, so I went ahead and downloaded the eBook. It's a sequel to Bird Box, which I haven't read yet. I did have it reserved along with Malorie, but I ended up buying it on Kindle when it was on sale. It'll be my next read, followed by Malorie and Weeks: Book 2 by Jasyn T. Turley.

Also, I'll be reading the cookbook From Dill To Dracula sometime today for a book tour that I'll post on Tuesday.

Blu-ray Review - The Secret: Dare To Dream (2020)

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Lionsgate Home Entertainment sent me The Secret: Dare To Dream Blu-ray in late September. The film is loosely inspired by the self-help book and documentary The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, which I'm not too familiar with besides the law of attraction theme. Roadside Attractions and Gravitas Ventures were going to release the film to theaters in April 2019, but it got delayed due to the COVID-19 pademic. Instead it received a VOD release during the summer.

Book Blogger Hop - October 30th - November 5th

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Welcome to the Book Blogger Hop!

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What is your favorite candy to snack on while reading?

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The Art of Creating a Fair Documentary

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The making of a documentary is an exhilarating, enlightening experience. Digging deep into the truths of society and laying them out for the world to see can be intimidating; however, it has been done in controversial manners time and time again, so don't be afraid to jump right in and start exploring. Documentaries take a look at societal truths, lies, controversies, or hidden existences and share those findings with viewers. When it comes time to start making a documentary, it's important to know where to begin and what you'll need to consider.

Rambling - BDSM In Books & Movies

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It's another sleepless night, and with way too many thoughts in my head, here I am again writing a late at night rambling.

Recently, I realized that there way too many erotic romances out there. Don't get me wrong. I have nothing against these types of books. Over the years, I have read my share of steamy romances, so I understand the appeal. While browsing the small book section at my local Walmart, I noticed most of the romance titles were BDSM romances. And, no, I'm not referring to the trashy Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy by E. L. James. These books seemed to be better written. Or at least that's what I got from reading a few blurbs.