Virtual Bookshelf Tour
Miscellaneous / November 8, 2013

Hello, I’ve spent some time this afternoon adding my virtual library to my blog.  You can find it under Virtual Bookshelf on the top menu – the books are under sub categories.  They link to amazon.ca if you are interested in buying one of the books. For audiobooks, I’ve not imported my entire collection – the ones there are ones that I particularly enjoyed listening to in audiobook format. Enjoy!

Virtual Bookshelf Tour
Miscellaneous / November 8, 2013

Hello, I’ve spent some time this afternoon adding my virtual library to my blog.  You can find it under Virtual Bookshelf on the top menu – the books are under sub categories.  They link to amazon.ca if you are interested in buying one of the books. For audiobooks, I’ve not imported my entire collection – the ones there are ones that I particularly enjoyed listening to in audiobook format. Enjoy!

Reading Roundup – 8th November 2013
Reading Roundup / November 8, 2013

Although it’s not a book, this week I have been enjoying Peter Jackson’s extended edition Blu Ray of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition directed by Peter JacksonGenres: Epic FantasyFormat: Blu Ray DVD Starring: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellanLength: 3 hours 2 minutes Buy from Amazon •  Now, The Lord of the Rings is the first book that I can remember being truly gripped by back when I was a teenager.  I just couldn’t put that book down.  I took it with me on a family holiday and couldn’t keep my nose out of it.  When Peter Jackson made The Lord of the Rings trilogy a decade ago I was initially anxious until I saw the initial trailer.  I knew then that my beloved tale was in good hands with Peter Jackson and crew.  For the trilogy, Jackson tended to release an extended edition several months after the theatrical version release on DVD/Blu Ray.  This extended edition contained additional/extended scenes as well as commentary and hours and hours of background material and he has done the same for The Hobbit. While I don’t necessarily agree with all of the creative storylining decisions made on The…

Reading Roundup – 8th November 2013
Reading Roundup / November 8, 2013

Although it’s not a book, this week I have been enjoying Peter Jackson’s extended edition Blu Ray of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition directed by Peter JacksonGenres: Epic FantasyFormat: Blu Ray DVD Starring: Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellanLength: 3 hours 2 minutes Buy from Amazon •  Now, The Lord of the Rings is the first book that I can remember being truly gripped by back when I was a teenager.  I just couldn’t put that book down.  I took it with me on a family holiday and couldn’t keep my nose out of it.  When Peter Jackson made The Lord of the Rings trilogy a decade ago I was initially anxious until I saw the initial trailer.  I knew then that my beloved tale was in good hands with Peter Jackson and crew.  For the trilogy, Jackson tended to release an extended edition several months after the theatrical version release on DVD/Blu Ray.  This extended edition contained additional/extended scenes as well as commentary and hours and hours of background material and he has done the same for The Hobbit. While I don’t necessarily agree with all of the creative storylining decisions made on The…