Author: Thuy

Uncovered (13): IQ84

Uncovered (13): IQ84

This week on Uncovered I am featuring IQ84 by Haruki Murakami. You really have to see this one in person to appreciate its beauty. The image of the woman is on the hardcover and the book jacket has a partially sheer overlay for the title 

Non-Fiction Review: Miette Bakery Cookbook

Non-Fiction Review: Miette Bakery Cookbook

The Miette Bakery Cookbook by Meg Ray Publication Date: 22 June 2011 by Chronicle Books ISBN 10/13: 0811875040 | 9780811875042 Source:  Purchased Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository From Amazon: Renowned for beautiful cakes and whimsical confections, Miette Patisserie is among the most beloved of 

Dark Shadows – Trailer

Dark Shadows – Trailer

Wow I can’t believe that Dark Shadows is coming out this week already. The year is just flying by. I was never a fan of Dark Shadows, though I had one co-worker at my old job who just loved it. I never saw it on 

The Duke & I – Review

The Duke & I – Review

The Duke & I (Bridgertons #1) by Julia Quinn Publication date: 05 January 2000 by Avon ISBN 10/13: 0739407740 | 978-0739407745 Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Book Depository Category: Adult Historical RomanceKeywords: Historical, romance, regency, familyFormat: Mass market paperback, eBookSource: Library From Goodreads: Relentlessly pursued by match-making mamas 

Stacked (2): Ghost Stories and Southern Vampires

Stacked (2): Ghost Stories and Southern Vampires

Welcome to Stacked, a new feature on the blog. Inspired by The Story Siren, Stacked is a place to talk about books I’ve bought, borrowed and received during the week. Special thanks to my co-blogger Alethea who made several awesome graphics for me, that you’ll probably see 

Uncovered (12): 172 Hours On The Moon

Uncovered (12): 172 Hours On The Moon

If you read my weekend haul update, you’ll remember that I just got this book from the library. After seeing a fellow blogger’s great review of it, I had to pick it up. It doesn’t hurt that the cover is awesome. I normally prefer illustrated 

The Governess Affair – Review & Giveaway

The Governess Affair – Review & Giveaway

The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister #0.5) by Courtney Milan Publication date: 21 April 2012Length: 110 pages Goodreads | Amazon | B&N | Kobo | Google | Smashwords Category: Adult Historial RomanceKeywords: Historical, romance, ruined womanFormat: eBookSource: Purchase From Goodreads: She will not give up… Three months ago, governess Serena Barton 

Movie Review: The Thing (2011)

Movie Review: The Thing (2011)

The Thing (2011)Genre: Sci Fi, Action, ThrillerDirected by: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. Written by: Eric HeissererStarring:  Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Eric Christian Olsen Release date: October 14, 2011IMDB Synosis: Paleontologist Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) has traveled to the desolate region for the 

Top Ten Tuesday: Books You’d Like To See On The Big Screen

Top Ten Tuesday: Books You’d Like To See On The Big Screen

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Every week focuses on a different topic and you make a top ten list from it! This week’s topic is: Top Ten Eight Books You Would Like To See Made Into A Movie/TV Show. I am going to amend 

Prometheus – New Trailer

Prometheus – New Trailer

There’s a new trailer for Prometheus out in the world. Really, how awesome does this movie look? I went to the Prometheus panel at Wonder Con earlier this year and it looked great. I am very excited to see Ridley Scott back helming a sci