Monthly Archives: July 2012

Still Missing – Chevy Stevens

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Claire Ady

I’m not a fan of scary thrillers but I do like a whodunnit so this book got better for me as I got to the second half. It’s about a realtor who gets abducted, and the first half is all … Continue reading →

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God is not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything – Christopher Hitchens

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Claire Ady

I read this book some years ago, when I lived in the UK, there it is published under the more moderate title of God Is Not Great: The Case Against Religion. I find the idea that religion poisons everything a … Continue reading →

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Mockingjay – Suzanne Collins

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Claire Ady

Mockingjay – Suzanne Collins – book review Katniss has been lifted out of the Quarter Quell and dropped into a country in the midst of rebellion.  She is reunited with her loved ones from District 12, but, in the case … Continue reading →

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Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist in Sin City

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Claire Ady

Man Booker Prize 2012 Longlist in Sin City In previous years I have made an effort to read all the books on the Man Booker Prize shortlist. Back then, I was living in England, and the library had all the books … Continue reading →

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Tyrannosaur – movie review

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Claire Ady

Tyrannosaur – 2011 – movie review A grim and  harrowing drama in the style of Ken Loach or Mike Leigh. The story begins with Joseph, played by Peter Mullan, who I loved in My Name is Joe, but I also … Continue reading →

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God Is Not Great – book group discussion questions

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Claire Ady

God Is Not Great – How Religion Poisons Everything – by Christopher Hitchens At tonight’s meeting of the Las Vegas Non-Fiction Book Group we will be discussing “God is not Great”, a book I have read once some years ago … Continue reading →

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The Art of Racing in the Rain – Garth Stein

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Claire Ady

The Art of Racing in the Rain – Garth Stein – book review This book is about a man and his best friend, his dog. It is narrated by Enzo, a particularly intelligent dog who likes to watch TV. I … Continue reading →

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Into The Abyss

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Claire Ady

Into The Abyss – 2011 – movie review Film maker Werner Herzog is against the death penalty. He tells us that verbally, right at the beginning of this documentary. He then goes on to make the most unbiased documentary I … Continue reading →

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The Age of Innocence – Edith Wharton

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Claire Ady

The Age of Innocence – Edith Wharton – book review I lived in Manhattan last year, and the whole time I was there this was on my to-read list. Edith Wharton is considered New York literary royalty, you simply must … Continue reading →

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Take Shelter – movie review

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Claire Ady

Take Shelter – 2011 – movie review This is a psychological thriller / drama revolving around a small family living in some awful middle-of-nowhere town somewhere in (possibly the Midwest?) the US. The family is a mother, father, daughter and … Continue reading →

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