Thanksgiving will be here in less than two weeks. Time sure
does fly. I have not even started my Christmas shopping yet, although I’m not
buying many things. My daughter is
getting a laptop (her last one died), my son just clothes and money and I don’t
know what I’m getting mom this year. I
buying my friend a book and her kids get gift cards. That’s it, I’m done. I
have little money.
I am currently reading “11/22/63” by Stephen King. I
downloaded it to my NOOK yesterday for $16.99. I cannot believe the hardcover
is $35. WOW! It is too big to carry
around so I didn’t mind spending the $16.99.
I usually don’t buy books over $9.99, however, I knew this one was
coming out months ago, so I made sure I allotted money for this.
I’ve been watching my holiday movies.
Mistletoe over Manhattan
on the Hallmark Channel.
This was a nice, modern day movie. Of course it wouldn’t be complete without
Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf. Nice
family friendly film. Mrs. Claus
intervenes to bring two people on the brink of divorce back together. Can she
help them recapture the Christmas Spirit?
Love’s Christmas Journey on the Hallmark Channel.
Jeanette Oke’s Christmas story. I am not sure if this is part of her “Love’s
Series” or not. I don’t recognize the
characters, however, it is still a great family film. 2 parts, 4 hours, so make sure, if you do
watch it, you see both parts.
Recently widowed Ellie visits her brother Aaron and his two
children during the Christmas holidays.
Of course there is way more to it than this, but you’ll have
to watch.
By The Light of the Silvery Moon (1953)
Starring Doris Day and Gordon MacRae, based on stories by
Booth Tarkington.
Let me just preface by saying this is a musical and it is
not a Thanksgiving or Christmas movie per se.
Marjorie’s boyfriend William returns from the Army after
WWI. They have an on-again, off-again
romance. There are other family crisis going on, but it is mostly caused by
Marjorie’s younger brother’s wild imagination.
Very light hearted and fun ‘Winter’ movie. There is a Thanksgiving scene, which is
funny. This movie takes place during the Winter months.
One thing that did confuse me about this movie is the synopsis
reads he is returning from WWI, however, when you watch it, the clothes seem to
suggest a later period (1930s or early 1940s).
However, there is a horse drawn carriage, so I guess it is
post WW I. It is a very charming ‘Currier and Ives’ scene that leads
to another ‘Currier and Ives’ scene on an ice skating pond.
So if you are in to Classic movies (in Technicolor) and not
in the mood for a full blown Christmas movie, this one would be a good choice.
But you have to like music, because they break out in song.
I finished my 1st Holiday Book.
Lost December by Richard Paul Evans
A modern retelling of the Prodigal Son. Luke Crisp is heir to a multi-million dollar Copy Center
franchise. His father wants his son to
take over the company when he retires. Luke has other plans. His father reluctantly gives Luke his Trust
Fund, and what does Luke do with it?
Well if you know the story of the Prodigal Son, then you will know.
Luke soon learns who his friends are and that good people
come in all shape, sizes and colors.
Good people are usually taken advantage of, but good people
are the ones who help out the most. Luke is ‘Good People’.
Richard Paul Evans writes a Christmas Story every year. It doesn’t revolve around Christmas. It usually starts around one Christmas and
ends around another Christmas. It could be the following year or 10 years
later, one never knows.
This is a fantastic addition to his Christmas
Collection. It is a quick read, like
most Christmas stories, but packs a huge message.
I gave it 5 out of 5 stars. Of course, I usually give his
books that.
I will probably not read my next Christmas book until
December. I am reading Stephen King’s book as I mentioned and oddly enough I
have another time travel book in the library.
A Year Without Autumn by Liz Kessler.
This is a children’s book, but I loved the synopsis, so I
wanted to read it.
Jenni Green’s family vacation has finally arrived!
Even though she has to deal with her annoying little brother, her slightly
overbearing dad, and her very pregnant mom, she gets to spend a week with her
bestest friend in the world, Autumn. But twelve-year-old Jenni’s world turns
upside down when she takes an old elevator to visit Autumn and discovers that
everything has changed: not only is her friend in a different condo, but
tragedy has struck Autumn’s family, Jenni’s mother has had her baby, and
everyone is a year older. When Jenni realizes that the elevator caused her to
skip a whole year, she tries to go back, but soon finds that fixing things
won’t be as easy as pressing a button. How can she alter the past and keep her
family and Autumn’s from falling apart?
And if anyone is questioning why
I’m reading a book for children 9 – 12, I will just say…Because I can!
