Usually, I only listen to audiobooks for long books, such as those by James Michener or David McCullough. I chose to listen to this book as an audiobook after hearing on a […]
Audiobook Review: Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
Book Review – Beyond the Wand: The Magic & Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton – Draco Malfoy Unleashed
One thing that’s nice about social media is the ability to interact with celebrities and see a little behind the public mask they wear. One of those I’ve come to really like […]
Nana and Boo Take NYC: Day One
My oldest granddaughter turned 7 this year. She’s not one who plays with toys a lot, so her mother urged me to do something else with her; give her an experience. We […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall
Unlike the last chapter, there’s quite a bit from this one that gets portrayed in the film. There are many details that have been left out, though. One of the scenes here […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 8: The Deathday Party
We have finally arrived at a chapter that is (mostly) missing from the film. In a way, it’s a shame. The events that take place and the characters readers meet add richness […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs
This chapter is a much longer version of a small scene in the movie. I think the information in the chapter is conveyed well, and the details that are missing don’t make […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart
This is another chapter that is represented pretty faithfully in the movie, with just some details that make the story richer removed. Ron and Harry arrive in the Great Hall for breakfast. […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow
With all that happens in this chapter, my favorite part is the first paragraph: The end of the summer vacation came too quickly for Harry’s liking. He was looking forward to getting […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts
In this chapter, most of the events play out the same as we see in the film, with a few more details to enrich the story. Percy Weasley has a bigger role […]
Movie vs. Book – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Chapter 3: The Burrow
I’ve read recently that J.K. Rowling thinks Harry and Hermoine should have ended up together. I think that’s the influence of the two actors who did a tremendous job. Being raised an […]
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