Never in my life, my adult life - that is, have I been more impressed with a celebrity and Jamie Lee Curtis is just that celebrity. I love watching her in interviews. I love her movies -- my all time favorite is "True Lies". But, to see her live and in person is just amazing.
We get to Alverno College and find the hall and we're early. So, Cheryl goes to the ladies room, while I exchange our vouchers for books. I ask the lady if they're all ready signed (as Julie Andrews Edwards did) and she says no, "Miss Curtis is in there right now signing books." Now, as in fifteen minutes early? Really? Well, can we take photos -- no, you can't and thanks for asking. But, what happens inside?
Everyone is taking photos -- every one! So, I snapped a few -- both with my 35mm and with my digital camera.
Anyway, Miss Curtis talks, signs books -- but no movie posters, as she isn't allowed and she adheres to that rule. She spent time with each audience member, as if she was only there for that one person. She worked wonders with the kids and she touched my arm, so I've come home with goose bumps! It was so cool! She talked to Cheryl and me as if we were her best friends, which is why all the pictures I took of her are from her speaking to other people. I just forgot I had a camera in my hand. It was great!
If you get a chance to see Jamie Lee Curtis at a booksigning -- go -- go -- go!!!! You'll be glad you did. I only hope she comes back to the Milwaukee area for her next book and we'll be able to take Danny and Alex with us!
Oh, and she read the book, which has a very interesting premise.
Now, I've tried to post the pictures, but they won't show up, so I'll post the two good digital ones I took right below this post and we'll have to see if that works. Otherwise, I'll post them on the signings page.
Happy Reading!
I'm sitting here laughing my rear off and all because of CNN's latest book reviewer, Andrew Oglesby. Mr. Oglesby on occasions reviews children's books for CNN.com. He is a bit of an expert on these types of books because, well, he's a seven year old.
Now, I'm not sure if I'll be picking up any of the books Mr. Oglesby reviewed. Afterall, I'm, well, a lot older than seven, but he is so dead on good about reviewing them, that I do want to read them.
For example, he writes about 'Let's Go, Pegasus!' by Jean Marzollo and states, "It's a great storybook with nice pictures. But it doesn't teach you anything -- it's just an adventure book."
However; his best line in his reviews has to be this one from his review of 'Wilky the White House Cockroach' by Howie Schneider, "It's a bit made up but some of this could really, really happen." From the mouths of babes.
Check out Mr. Oglesby's reviews at
CNN.com.
You won't regret it.
Happy Reading!
In case you don't know, this is Banned Book Week. This is the week that everyone is encouraged to pick up and read a Banned Book.
Many books have been challenged throughout the ages for various reasons. The Catholic Church used to keep a list of books Catholics were not allowed to read. The fear of reading a banned book is that the reader might learn something or be able to make up their own mind about a subject.
So, take the time this week to read a book that has been banned. It just might change your life.
Happy Reading!
Don't you hate those Watch This Space messages? Me, too.
But, really, watch this space! I've decided to move the Six Books blog over to its own website:
sixbooks.net. If you travel over there now, there isn't much to see, but give me a little time to work out the kinks and there will be a lot there!
Happy Reading!
Never in my life, my adult life - that is, have I been more impressed with a celebrity and Jamie Lee Curtis is just that celebrity. I love watching her in interviews. I love her movies -- my all time favorite is "True Lies". But, to see her live and in person is just amazing.
Everyone is taking photos -- every one! So, I snapped a few -- both with my 35mm and with my digital camera.