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15 Best Christmas Movies (For People Who Hate Christmas Movies) I would add Anna and the Apocalypse to the list because it’s zombie Christmas musical

I am reading Truth of the Devine by Lindsay Ellis. This is the sequel to her book Axiom’s End. The first book took a while before pushing the story forward. This second book is faster paced. She did a great video discussing things she wished she knew before publishing her first novel. The part that surprised me was how the publisher left her to her own devices on the first book and so for book 2 she independently got editing help. So far I think I am enjoying book 2 a lot. The situation is tense and the characters are compelling. I like that the aliens are so different from humanity and that there’s effort needed for humanity and the aliens to comprehend each other not only through language but culture.

I haven’t read the book you mentioned but there’s a book of short stories by Maeve Binchy that your mother may enjoy titled This Year It Will Be Different .

I am reading The Girl In his Shadow by Audrey Blake. After the death of her family from Cholera, Nora was raised by the doctor who treated them. She grew up assisting the doctor and has become highly skilled and knowledgeable. It’s 1845 and so she doesn’t have to option to go to medical school and become a surgeon despite her level of experience and knowledge. Nora’s work in the clinic must be a secret or she and the doctor could face criminal charges. The situation becomes more tense when a new doctor joins the practice. When Nora’s work lead’s to an important medical discovery should she claim her work and risk the consequences or allow the men around her to take the credit? It’s frustrating to read the limitations forced on Nora.

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I’m reading The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer. Two teens from opposing countries are on a spaceship for a rescue mission. When the book begins one of them has no memory of his days leading up to the launch. Things are tense between the two guys because of the conflict between their nations but the situation forces them to work together leading them to develop feelings for each other. Some things happen that lead them to believe that they may be in danger. My theory is

Behind the scene footage of the dance sequence in Last Night in Soho

I am reading Allison Arngrim’s biography Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated. I loved watching Little House on the Prairie as a kid and still watch reruns. Allison is hilarious in interviews and on dvd commentary. That humor is very evident in her book. I knew before reading that she had been bullied by fans who refused to make a distinction between the actress and her character Nellie. She’s been yelled at, had things thrown at her, and even been assaulted. Yet she’s very proud of her work on the show and how playing Nellie helped her get over being shy and made her a more forceful person. Her family situation was a combination of neglect and abuse. Playing Nellie gave her a path to escape. I do want to provide a trigger warning. Allison suffered sexual abuse by her brother starting at a young age.

I enjoyed Crashing Through the Snow a lot. I do agree the leads had a chemistry that was a bit sexier than the usual movie.

That’s one of my all time favorite Christmas movies. Winkler brings such great energy and humor and the leads have so much chemistry.

I’m nearly done with Do You Want to Start a Scandal by Tessa Dare. I read it because it featured Piers the rejected suitor from Book 2 in the Castles in the Air Series Say Yes to the Marquess. I didn’t realize until I was reading it that this book also connects to Dare’s Spindle Cove series which I haven’t read. In this book, Charlotte and Piers get found in a compromising position while in the process of trying to avoid getting caught in a compromising position. While trying to solve the mystery of who is to blame for their predicament, they fall in love, but Piers has some potentially dangerous secrets. I’m enjoying the characters although Charlotte’s mother was so obnoxious which was intentional. The bits I saw of the Spindle Cove characters make me want to read that series as well.

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I found it really compelling. I look forward to watching it again in the future knowing what the outcome will be because it will recontextualize some scenes. The murder of Jack was justified. The other murders were going too far. I did sympathize with Sandy’s trauma. I hope Mackenzie gets an Oscar nomination.

I liked Christmas in Harmony . I enjoyed the cast including the side characters. There was one scene when a side character was eating popcorn while clearly enjoying the drama between the characters and I just loved that moment if humor. I am always happy to see Loretta Devine. One thing I liked was the lead character was allowed to return to New York to follow her dreams. I liked the characters had personalities and that there was touches of humor.

I’m reading Wayword Son by Rainbow Rowell which is part two of the Simon Snow Trilogy. It deals with the question of what happens after the chosen one has fulfilled the prophecy. Simon is completely lost especially since I am so happy to be reading about these characters again. They have flaws but at heart are good people. Reading them get into trouble and find their way is always entertaining.

I really appreciate shows that are realistic about characters reusing clothing.

There’s an episode of Scrubs where Jordan does something mean and then claims she had a terrible childhood as an excuse. Then she admits she had a great childhood and she genuinely doesn’t know why she’s so mean. I was amused by that. My favorite villain origin story ever is Debbie from Adams Family Values Sometimes there’s no reason for evil. Sometimes people are just awful human beings.

Hilarie Burton tearfully credits Moira Kelly with giving her the strength to leave the toxic One Tree Hill It’s sad that there were people trying to pressure her into staying and great Moira gave her the encouragement she needed to leave.

I really enjoyed The Santa Stakeout . I appreciated a different kind if story with the mystery and the humor. I thought Paul and Tamara were a good combo. I wouldn’t mind another movie of them working another case.

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Some movie recommendations on Hallmark Movies Now (I subscribe through Amazon because using the hallmark app was a horrible experience). Fallen Angel Saint Maybe Hitched for the Holidays Rose Hill A Season for Miracles Follow the Stars Home What the Deaf Man Heard Once Upon a Winter’s Date In From the Night Loving Leah Smooch The Magic of Ordinary Days The Outsider An Uncommon Grace Smart Cookies Cupid and Cate Bridal Wave Surpised by Love A Stranger’s Heart The Love Letter The Lost Valentine Remember Sunday Our Son, The Matchmaker

I’m reading Something In the Blood: The Untold Story of Bram Stoker by Davi Skal. I was on the fence about reading it at first because reviews were divided. Some people really enjoyed it and others felt the author spent too much time discussing other contemporaries of Stoker particularly Oscar Wilde. Since I was interested not only in Stoker but others I decided to read it. I am 37% through according to my Kindle and am finding interesting. The authors tangents work really well at making me understand the time period but sometimes he does go on a little too much about others and Stoker gets a bit lost. The author really is pushing the parallels between Oscar Wilde and Stoker. They do have people in common but so far don’t interact directly. So my feelings are mixed. The information is engaging but sometimes the tangents are a bit much.

I love Jeanie in Ferris Bueller. She’s totally right about Ferris. It sucks that she’s genuinely afraid of a prowler and no one cares but Ferris’ fake illness has the whole town sympathizing with him. I don’t think I would love the movie with a different cast. I am trying to imagine the version where Anthony Micheal Hall is Ferris and Emilio Estevez is Cameron and I just don’t see it. I remember an interview where Sting expressed confusion about “Every Breath You take” being used at weddings.

The General Hospital Story That Needs To End Immediately, If Not Sooner — Plus, the Plot Point the Show Should Never, Ever Break Out Again Soaps.com has some strong opinions about Peter and I think they are right.