We have such a great selection for all types of interests this week in Media Review.
Last week, Tristi interviewed author Anita Hackley-Lambert. They discussed writing as therapy and the inspiration and research behind her latest book. Plus here’s a review of that non-fiction book on the civil rights pioneer F.H.M. Murray – First Biography of a Forgotten Pioneer for Civil Justice.
Tristi also interviewed screenwriter and novelist Carole Schutter about the challenges of writing both books and screenplays.
Is Regency romance more to your liking? Try My Dearest Friend by Hazel Statham.
Looking for a fun picture book? Try Tops & Bottoms by Janet Stevens a fun folktale twist where the hare tricks a bear and everyone learns the lesson of hard work. Or try A Story for Bear in which a bear gains a friend and learns how to read. Sometimes young children don’t want to be left behind with a babysitter. Read about one little girl who finds the babysitter surprisingly fun in Don’t Forget to Come Back!
If you are looking for literary fiction, please consider the award winning Water for Elephants.
If you are looking to improve your vocabulary, give the Podictionary podcast a try! And if you’d like to quickly increase your general knowledge of things like history, music, and religion try The Intellectual Devotional.
And finally, middle-graders and fantasy lovers alike will enjoy the enchantment of Howl’s Moving Castle.
Check back often for all sorts of fun things to read, see, and hear.