Antique Books Penrod and Sam Kitty, February 8, 2024February 9, 2024 Penrod and Sam (1916) by Booth Tarkington ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My copy is a 1923 photoplay edition with pictures of the First National Picture. In addition to the photos of the film, the original illustrations are included. According to Wikipedia, the film exists in the EYE Film Institute, Netherlands. The name Ralph… Continue Reading
Antique Books Mandrake the Magician and the Flame Pearls Kitty, January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Mandrake the Magician and the Flame Pearls (1946) by Lee Falk and Phil Davis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It is a Better Little Book, published by Whitman. It is my second in my Better Little Book/Big Little Book series. This book is just plain jam-packed with adventure. It’s cover to cover action, and… Continue Reading
Book Reviews The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena Kitty, January 17, 2024January 17, 2024 I read the kindle version of The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena (1995) by R. L. Stine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I read this as part of a book club. The Abominable Snowman of Pasadena was an absolutely fun read. At first, I did not have high expectations for this one, but I was… Continue Reading
Book Reviews Coraline Kitty, January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 I read the kindle version of Coraline (2002) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ by Neil Gaiman I read this as part of a book club. I don’t know why I never read anything by Neil Gaiman before, since he wrote one of my favorite movies, MirrorMask. That movie has the same vibes as Coraline…. Continue Reading
Antique Books Gene Autry and the Red Bandit’s Ghost Kitty, January 4, 2024February 8, 2024 Gene Autry and the Red Bandit’s Ghost (1949) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author Unknown I recently received 21 Better Little Books/Big Little Books as a wonderful and amazing surprise gift from my parents. You can imagine my excitement that they found so many in one spot! This treasureful discovery was perfect timing, because… Continue Reading