Posted on January 17, 2009 by Leigh R.
Inspecting Carol
by Daniel Sullivan
Summary:
The Soapbox Playhouse is in trouble. A small theatre company with zero talent, they’ve lost half their subscribers, leaving them with considerable money problems- or as director Zorah Bloch rephrases, “we’re broke.” She immediately thanks her lucky stars that the NEA [or National Endowment for the Arts] gives them their, albeit it [...]
Filed under: Book reviews | Tagged: A Christmas Carol, Betty Andrews, Comedic Plays, Daniel Sullivan, Dorothy Tree-Hapgood, Inspecting A Christmas Carol, Inspecting Carol, Kevin Emery, Larry Vauxhall, Luther Beatty, Mary Jane McMann, National Endowment for the Arts, Phil Hewlitt, Play, Sidney Carlton, Soapbox Playhouse, Walter E. Parsons, Wayne Wellacre, Zorah Bloch, Zorah's Multi-Cultural Initiative | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 17, 2009 by Leigh R.
Poetry in Motion
by Molly Peacock,Elise Paschen, Neil Neches
Summary:
Poems on the Underground started in London subway cars in 1986, and following their lead, the NYC Transit decided to do the same in 1992. The poems displayed on the subway were [and continue to be] chosen by the MTA and Poetry Society of America. Poetry in Motion is one [...]
Filed under: Book reviews | Tagged: 1992 Poetry In Motion, NYC Transit poetry, Poem on the Underground, Poetry in Motion, Poetry Society of America Poetry in Motion, Subway Poetry | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 4, 2009 by Leigh R.
Maximum Ride: The Final Warning
by James Patterson
Summary:
Max and her Flock are feeling antsy- they haven’t seen an Eraser in what seems like forever. They decide to get on TV to attract an attack since knowing where the enemy is is a lot better than waiting around nervously. They’re offered a position on a research vessel [...]
Filed under: Book reviews | Tagged: Angel, Avian recombinants, Avian-Americans, Avian-Human Hybrids, Avian-Humans, Erasers, Fang, Flyboys, Global Warming, Iggy, Itex, James Patterson, Jeb Batchelder, Max Ride 4, Maximum Ride, Nudge, The Final Warning, the Gasman | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 4, 2009 by Leigh R.
Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
by James Patterson
Summary:
Saving the world, fighting Erasers, a talking dog, a Voice in her head…just some of the things Maximum Ride has to deal with every day, a package deal that comes with the wings. After learning about Itex’s by-half plan [aka the "re-evolution"] destined to kill [...]
Filed under: Book reviews | Tagged: Angel, Avian recombinants, Avian-Americans, Avian-Human Hybrids, By-Half Plan, Fang, Iggy, Itex, James Patterson, Jeb Batchelder, Max Ride 2, Maximum Ride, Nudge, Re-Evolution, the Gasman, Total | 1 Comment »
