2014 ARC Reading Challenge COMPLETE

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I'm signing up for this one since I am always being offered books from authors and publishers. However, I am not taking no where near as many in 2014 due to my massive TBR shelf.

Level Bronze: .a. All of us who have or will have less than 12 ARCS must read all of the ARCS we have. Note, that if you have 11 ARC's and then receive a 12th one you will be bumped up to category b.

b. All of us who have or will have 12 or more than 12 ARCS must read and review at least 12.

I'll most likely end in the b category but who knows.

1. Once Upon A Winter's Heart - Melody Carlson
2. Mayhem - Sarah Pinborough
3. Flowers In The Attic - V.C. Andrews
4. The Unwelcomed Child - V.C Andrews
5. A Blaze of Sun - Bella Forrest
6. Please Be With Me - Galadrielle Allman
7. Falling - E. Van Lowe
8. The Kissing Bridge - Tricia Goyer
9. The Collector of Dying Breaths - M.J.Rose
10. A Gate of Night - Bella Forrest
11. The Queen's Handmaid - Tracy L. Higley
12. Fortune Cookie - Josi S. Kilpack

COMPLETED APRIL 16!

13. India Black and the Gentleman Thief - Carol K. Carr
14. That Night - Chevy Stevens
15. Avenge Me - Maisey Yates
16. Scandalize Me - Caitlin Crews
17. Expose Me - Kate Hewitt
18. Night Terror - Jeff Gunhus
19. Whatever Doesn't Kill You - Elizabeth Wennick
20. The Last Temptation - Neil Gaiman
21. While Treetops Glisten - Tricia Goyer, Cara Putnam & Sarah Sundin
22. Gideon Lee - Lisa Orchard
23. Hunting In Bruges - E.J Stevens
24. Passing Through Perfect - Bette Lee Crosby
25. Far and Near On Days Like These - Neil Peart

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Dr. Suess' The Grinch (With #Giveaway)

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 5TH!
RATED PG
86 minutes
AMAZON US

Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss' beloved classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, The Grinch is fun for the whole family!

REVIEW:
Such great animation!
There was always something going on in this movie. Even though it was a story I have seen played out a million times and a million different ways, they all are different too. This had more of a story. It was very magical and is definitely fun for the whole family.
Want to point out, Max, the dog, stole the show for me. He is so adorable, even if animation. Such a good dog.
This is one of those Christmas movies that you really can enjoy all year round. It has enough laughs, fun and morals to be played anytime. Plus there is nothing wrong with Christmas cheer in February.

4.5/5

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Halloween 2018 (#Giveaway Too)

January 15, 2019

AVAILABLE NOW!
RATED R
105 minutes
AMAZON US
In October 2018, forty years after the massacre in Haddonfield, true-crime pod-casters Aaron Korey and Dana Haines travel to Warren County Smith's Grove Sanitarium to visit Michael Myers. They briefly interview Michael's psychiatrist Dr. Ranbir Sartain, a former student of Dr. Samuel Loomis, before meeting with Michael in hopes of gaining some insight into his past actions before his transfer to a new facility. Aaron brandishes Michael's mask at him, to no effect. In Haddonfield, Illinois, Laurie Strode is living an isolated life, having been divorced twice, developed a strained relationship with her family and turned to alcohol. Laurie has prepared for Michael's potential return through combat training. The following night, Michael's transport crashes. Michael kills a father and his son who stumble upon the crashed bus on the road, and steals their car. The following day, on Halloween, Michael resumes his killing spree, k…

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First Man #Movie & #Giveaway

January 22, 2019

AVAILABLE NOW!
RATED PG
141 minutes
AMAZON US
A Biopic on the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel. Starring Ryan Gosling.

REVIEW:
A superbly made movie!!
Seriously, the scenes were pretty phenomenal. It made for some pretty intense moments along the way. The space scenes were incredible. I loved how much real footage they used as well.
I thought I knew a lot about the moon landing of '69, though it was 8 years before my time. Even thought I knew a far amount about Neil Armstrong, but after watching this film, I realize I knew nothing at all. Had no idea he was up in the atmosphere so many times before the famous landing, but alas, he was. It really was a wonderful depiction of such an iconic event.
I also didn't know he had suffered such loss. It seemed …

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