Book of the Week Phoenix Island by John Dixon
Note from Audra: Abby Chambless is the second of my trio of Dunwoody High School Juniors to provide us with a Junior Book Review. Abby along with Christy Holloway started the ‘DHS Bookclub’ this year. When Christy told me about it I immediately asked her if she and Abby would be willing to write about some of their fave choices from their book club reading this year. … Read More »
Note from Audra: I’ve asked three female high school juniors to help me with our book of the week segment. I personally enjoy the young adult/teen genre and I see myself in these young book worms. Plus, it is my pleasure to give these talented girls a chance to hone their writing skills and get a little work experience for their college resumes simply by sharing with us what they love to read! … Read More »
Note from Audra: I read this book and just KNEW it would someday be a movie. Such an interesting story…..so….
On behalf of A24’s highly anticipated new film based off of the best-selling book, ROOM, I would like to invite you to a free advance screening of the film.
Both highly suspenseful and deeply emotional, ROOM is a unique and touching exploration of the boundless love between a mother and her child.… Read More »
The Aha! Connection & Clarius Entertainment invite you to attend an advance screening of MY ALL AMERICAN on Monday, October 12th. MY ALL AMERICAN is an inspirational football drama focused on the life of Freddie Steinmark, Longhorn defensive back whose football career was cut short by a devastating diagnosis, just days after he played in the 1969 championship game against Arkansas.… Read More »
I loved Judy Blume books when I was a teenager. I was one of those kids who looked forward to the days that my Mom would take me to the library. … Read More »
Fall is here so it is time to take a look at Fall 2015 nail colors! Okay, so I have to report my findings accurately, but this first trend pains me………At New York Fashion Week bare nails were making a statement:( I am really hoping that here in Dunwoody we can squash that trend!!! Now that I have that upsetting news out of the way, let’s look at color! … Read More »
I like to switch up my reading genres a lot and I also like to sprinkle in a few non-fiction books and classics. Since In Cold Blood is non-fiction and considered to be a classic it was the perfect choice for me to pick up last week. … Read More »
Universal Pictures sent us 5 copies of the Pitch Perfect 2 DVD to give away to our subscribers!
Synopsis: After a humiliating command performance at Lincoln Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
The Aha! Connection and Dreamworks invite you and a guest to an advance screening of BRIDGE OF SPIES on Monday, October 5 at 7:30PM at Perimeter Pointe.
A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 Pictures’ “Bridge of Spies” is the story of James Donovan, a Brooklyn insurance claims lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on the near-impossible task to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.… Read More »
I wrote a review about this book in January and it remains one of my faves. I tell you about it again in September because my 8th grader and I were invited to see the movie on Monday and we both thought it was fantastic! The movie will be released in theaters on October 2nd so you have less than two weeks to read it….you… Read More »
BIG BOOK SALE When: September 24 – 28, 2015 • Thursday, Sept. 24: 1:00 special preview shopping for members of “Friends”. Then, the sale is open to the public from 4:00-8:00 p.m. • Friday & Saturday, Sept. 25-26: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day • Sunday, Sept. 27: CLOSED • Monday, Sept. 28: 10 a.m.… Read More »
Book of the Week The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans
by M.L. Stedman
List Price: $16.00
Our Price: $4.42
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This book has been atop the best seller list for many years and I finally made time to read it a few weeks ago. It’s a beautifully written, heart breaking page-turner. I was hooked from the beginning and could hardly put it down. … Read More »
Update: The winner is Angela McWilliams! Congrats!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=4&v=uWsbqshD5TE
Theatre: Regal Atlantic Station
Time: 07:30 PM
Date: Monday, September 14th
Synopsis: The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.… Read More »