Book of the Week: Phoenix Island

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 »

Book of the Week: The Raven Boys

Book of the Week & Giveaway
The Raven Boys

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 »

Movie Pass Giveaway: ROOM

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 »

Movie Pass Giveaway: Tons of Passes for MY ALL AMERICAN

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 »

An Aha! Style Moment: Nail Polish Colors for Fall!

 

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 »

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Book Review: Truman Capote’s IN COLD BLOOD

Book of the Week
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote In Cold Blood by Truman Capote Originally Published in 1966  

List Price: $15.00 Our Price: $5.83

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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 »

Giveaway: Pitch Perfect 2 DVD (We’ll have FIVE winners!)

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.

Stars:  Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld | See full cast and crew »   Rating:  PG-13 for innuendo and language   Click here to watch the trailer   Here’s how to win:  

 

4 Aha!… Read More »

Tons of Movie Passes for BRIDGE OF SPIES @ Perimeter Pointe 10/5

 

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.

StarsTom Hanks, Peter McRobbie, Alan Alda | See full cast and crew »

Synopsis:

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 »

Big Book Sale at Dunwoody Library

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 »

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Dunwoody Library
(770) 512-4640
info@FriendsofDunwoodyLibrary.org

Book Review: The Light Between Oceans

Book of the Week
The Light Between Oceans The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman   List Price: $16.00 Our Price: $4.42 Buy Now

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 »

Win Tickets to see Johnny Depp’s New Movie: BLACK MASS on Monday

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 »