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The Legend of the Seeker: The Complete First Season by Terry Goodkind |
Based on the popular fantasy series by Terry Goodkind called "The Sword of Truth." Fans of the book series will enjoy seeing these characters come to life, while those new to the series will be drawn in to this fantastical realm. The story follows a young farmhand with a destiny he never could have imagined. With the help of a grizzly old wizard and a young woman with mysterious powers, he must defeat Darken Rahl and stop his evil onslaught.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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The Brothers Bloom by Rian Johnson |
If you are looking for a comedic romp with surprising twists and a lot of heart, The Brothers Bloom is the movie for you. Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody are two down-and-out brothers who dream and scheme big. Armed with little more than their wits and imaginations, they decide to go for one last big score but they have no idea what they are in for. Timeless in its storyline and fashion, this film has a wide appeal. As one who has seen many movies, it's hard to surprise me - but this movie blew me and my suppositions away.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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Here Comes Science by They Might Be Giants |
It's true that the band, They Might Be Giants, might be tailoring their albums to a younger ( i.e. toddler) crowd these days, but that does not diminish their musical talent or my enjoyment of their creations. Their newest album, Here Comes Science, has more in common with their other kids albums like Here Come the 1,2,3s and Here Come the A,B,Cs than their 1990 album, Flood, but the same playful lyrics and catchy tunes prevail. I would have loved these songs as a kid, but can truly appreciate their intricacies now that I am an adult.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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Important Things with Demetri Martin Season One by Demetri Martin |
Calling all fans of Kids in the Hall and Mr Show! The kooky, philosopher of the obvious, sense of humor that Demetri Martin employs in his new show will have you rolling on the floor! Fans of the Daily Show will recognize him and his simple but humorous drawings! With jokes, songs, sketches and even animated segments, this is an easy recommendation for anyone with a slightly skewed sense of humor.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage and Preservation by Sharon Astyk |
Given the converging crises of climate change and peak oil, it's good to be prepared and have some good old fashioned know-how when it comes to feeding yourself and your family if our current food system fails. Many of us may remember our grandmothers or great grandmothers canning and "putting food by" to get them through the winter, but we've long ago lost many of those skills. If you liked reading books along the lines of Michael Pollan's The Omnivore's Dilemma, you should give this one a try.
-Review by Jennifer |
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Asylum: Inside the Closed World of State Mental Hospitals by Christopher Payne and Oliver Sacks |
We now think of them as snakepits but state asylums were built on the premise of "moral treatment" in which patients were provided care, routine, entertainment, fresh air & enobling vistas. At one point, a half million Americans resided in asylums, leading to overcrowding & the desperate conditions that form our 21st century perspective on committed care. Legislation to end patient work programs allowed hospitals to fall into disrepair & they were ultimately rendered obsolete by neurological pharmacology. Captured here in their stark beauty, these unique, decaying structures remind us that great ideas, undersupported, can lay waste to both the human spirit & to architectural expression.
-Review by Liberty |
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency: The Complete First Season. by Tim Bricknell |
Even those that have never read the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency books by Alexander McCall Smith will enjoy this lighthearted mystery series starring Jill Scott. Combining indefatigable sass and ladylike charm, Precious Ramotswe is a force to be reckoned with! Set in beautiful Botswana, this is an excellent beginning to what is sure to be a great television series.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos by Margaret Mascarenhas |
Poetic and confusing, a richly layered story about a family and friends in Venezuela. Mascarenhas weaves a powerful tale.
-Review by Midge |
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Hungry Bird by Clem Snide |
Eef Barzelay introduced me to Clem Snide. I do like these odd names but it's not why I love this album.
-Review by Midge |
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The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet by Reif Larsen |
T.S. (short for Tecumseh Sparrow) Spivet is a 12-year-old mapmaker who lives in Montana with his equally eccentric family. When he receives the news that his mapmaking abilities have won him an illustrious award from the Smithsonian, he decides to hop the rails and travel the long way there in true hobo style. With rich illustrations adorning the margins, sometimes hilarious, sometimes tragic, this is the story of a journey and the varied perceptions that make up our lives. If you liked Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time or The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie, you'll love this book.
-Review by Pterodactyl |
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