The Muses Movie of the Month! (May 2012)

The Muses Movie of the Month is a monthly showcase, created by The Muses Circle. Its purpose is to highlight one movie I have watched in the previous month! (Thank you, Book Whales, for the idea!)

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One of the best movies I've watched in May:
The Divide
Directed by: Xavier Gens
Starring: Michael Biehn, Lauren German, Milo Ventimiglia
Blu-ray-DVD Combo | DVD

Synopsis: Prepare yourself for the unrated movie experience that critics are calling one of the most graphic and extreme end-of-the-world shockers of our time: As nuclear warheads rain down on Manhattan, nine strangers -- Lauren German (Hostel: Part II), Michael Biehn (Aliens, Tombstone), Milo Ventimiglia (''Heroes''), Courtney B. Vance (''Law & Order: Criminal Intent''), Ivan Gonzalez, Michael Eklund (Hunt To Kill), Ashton Holmes (''Revenge'') and Rosanna Arquette (Pulp Fiction) -- barricade themselves in their apartment building's bunker-like basement controlled by the unhinged superintendent. But within days, supplies dwindle, tempers flare and the trapped survivors find themselves overcome by treachery, madness, sexual torment and savage violence. What follows is intense. It is raw. And it is all brutally, horrifyingly real. This is THE DIVIDE.

Why you need to watch The Divide: What is said in the summary above is NOT an exaggeration. It's raw and intense, with outstanding performances by veteran actor Michael Beihn and Milo Ventimiglia.

So what is your movie of the month?

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Book of the Month: May 2012

Book of the Month is a monthly event, hosted by Book Whales. This is done to highlight one of the books read in the previous month.

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As most of you already know, I normally post book reviews on Wednesdays. I am currently in the middle of reading The Car Thief by Theodore Weesner and didn't want to have to rush through it in order to pump out a rushed, crappy review. So everyone can expect to read my thoughts about The Car Thief next Wednesday!

In the meantime, it's a new month, which means it's time to share with everyone my favorite book of May! Oh, and did I forget to mention that I ended up creating my own meme/banner for The Muses Movie-of-the-Month?! Everyone will be able to check it out on Saturday when it gets posted for the very first time!

Anyway, here is my choice for book of the month!

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One of the best books I've read in May is:

Zero by: Tom Leveen

Read My Review: HERE

Why You Need to Read Zero: Aside from the fact that it is the first book I've given a perfect 5 star rating to in quite some time, Zero has a little bit of something for everyone. If you like music and live bands, you will like this book. If you like art then you will like this book. If you like books that are edgy because of specific topics like self-esteem, alcoholism, dysfunctional families, etc., then you will like this book. If you like your romances steamy, then you will like this book. Need I say more? For a book blurb and my thoughts on Zero, check out my review by clicking the link above!

So what is YOUR Book-of-the-Month for May?

Stay tuned for Saturday when I unveil my new meme and banner for The Muses Movie-of-the-Month!

Book & Movie of the Month: April 2012

Book of the Month is a monthly event, hosted by Book Whales. This is done to highlight one of the books read in the previous month.

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As most of you already know, I normally post book reviews on Wednesdays. I am currently in the middle of reading Zero by Tom Leveen, and the book I finished last week called Hollyweird by Terri Clark hits bookshelves next week. It only makes sense to wait to post my review for Hollyweird next Wednesday.

In the meantime, it's a new month, which means it's time to share with everyone my favorite book of April. To spice things up a bit since my blog is not only just about books, I will also be nominating 1 movie that I watched in the month of April that is worth highlighting.

Thanks and here are my April picks for best book & movie!

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One of the best books I've read in April is:

Emerald City by: Alicia K. Leppert

Read My Review: HERE

Why you need to read Emerald City: Even though this book received a lower rating them another book I read in April, Emerald City still has a lot to offer, especially if it falls in the hands of the right audience. It's about a girl who, after losing everyone she has ever loved, including her mother to suicide, she decides one night to take her own life. The next thing she remembers is waking up in the hospital and being told that she has been saved by her "neighbor". As she recovers emotionally, mentally, and physically, she finds herself attracted to Jude, her mysterious savior and learns that he is no ordinary human... Check out my review for more!

One of the best movies I've watched in April is:

We Bought A Zoo

Starring: Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson

Why you should see We Bought A Zoo: I actually had planned on reviewing this movie a couple of weeks ago but I have been so busy that sadly the movie section of my blog has been neglected. So this is a great way to recommend this movie to everyone! Based on a true story, We Bought a Zoo is about Benjamin Me, a man who, after losing his wife, decides him and his children need a change. He ends up buying a house which just so happens to be attached to a rundown, abandoned zoo. With the help of only a handful of zookeepers that stayed on without any compensation, Benjamin and his children decide to fix the zoo for eventual reopening and in the process, start to heal their broken hearts. Before watching the film, I wondered why some people hated it. I found out that many viewers went into the movie thinking it was going to be a straight up family comedy. While there are funny parts, this is more of a family drama that pulls on the heartstrings. A very heartwarming film that is brought to life with great performances by both man and beast.

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So what are your April picks for best Book & Movie of the Month?

Book of the Month: March 2012

Book of the Month is a monthly event, hosted by Book Whales. This is done to highlight one of the books read in the previous month.

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I just wanted to thank everyone over at Book Whales for creating and sharing this neat Book of the Month event! It's a great way to sort of sum up your reading experience for the previous month.

I also wanted to thank everyone who has signed up for my "Book-to-Movie" E-book Giveaway that is still going on until April 14th. I've been receiving great, positive responses-- so much so that there definitely will be a 2nd winner! More details to come on Monday, but if you haven't signed up yet for the giveaway, go HERE for more details! Thanks and here is my March Book(s) of the Month!

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One of the best books I've read in March is:

STREET DREAMS by: Tama Wise
Read My Review: HERE

Why you need to check it out: If you like hip hop, break dancing, and graffiti art, learning about a different place and culture, first love/love at first site, then you will fall under Tama Wise's spell. Check out my review for more!

An honorable mention has to go to:

KATANA by: Cole Gibsen
Read My Review: HERE

Why an honorable mention? Katana earned a 5 star rating from me and I enjoyed it immensely! It's a solid YA novel packed with action, laugh-out-loud moments, and a romance that transcends time (literally)! Kill Bill meets Buffy? How about, Kill Bill meets Buffy who meets Samurai Girl? Check out my review for more!

So what is your Book of the Month for March??