alice in wonderland – Meaghan Walsh Gerard

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Top Ten Tuesday: Beach Reads

May 31, 2016

We’re gonna go for five titles today — I’ve never been one for flashy, empty airport reads like The Abacus Conundrum. And I cringe at the categorization of “beach reads.” Still, I admit that there are books that are quick, fast-paced and comparatively easy reads — books that don’t require rumination or notes in the margin.…

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ARMCHAIR BEA 16: Introduction

May 11, 2016

nce more into the BEA, my friends! Even those of us who must celebrate from a distance can enjoy the week of new authors, titles and swag. ¶ Call me Meaghan. It’s pronounced like Megan or Meghan — not Meegan. I’ve been blogging about books for longer than I care to remember. Maybe 8 or 9…

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ACCENT: AFTER ALICE by Gregory Maguire

October 19, 2015

Maguire has made a name for himself by re-imagining well-known fairy tales and children’s’ stories from the point-of-view of another character. From “Snow White” to “A Christmas Carol”, Maguire uses back story and inventiveness to create an alternate reality. Wicked, which told the story of the Wicked Witch of the West, became a blockbuster Broadway musical.…

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REVIEW: ALICE IN WONDERLAND (3D)

March 30, 2010

I put off writing this one for a few reasons. In fact, it may be too late to influence anyone, but the irritation I felt still lingers. Burton did Alice a disservice. There I said it. I wanted to like it, I really did. I had been excited to see it from the day I…