Book Reviews / Film Reviewsaristocrats / Bridgerton / England / families / high society / joint review / joint reviews / Long Regency / mistorical / mothers / POC / queen / sex education / television series / tv adaptation11 Comments
Our Bridgerton discussion, which began yesterday with a conversation about the show’s worldbuilding, its treatment of race, and Lady Whistledown, continues today. Today we discuss the show’s matriarchs–the queen, Lady Violet, Lady Danbury and Lady Featherington. –Janine Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) Janine: The show’s choice to cast a Black ... more >
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Oh, boy! Oh, boy! A lively kitten is full of joy until she takes a tumble. Can a little comfort from someone special help her feel happy again? A bouncy kitten loves to play. She scampers from the bed where her mother sleeps. She wriggles and races all through the ... more >
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Should You Consider an E-Book Subscription? – Consumer Reports reviews digital book services, a clear sign of mainstream acceptance (?). And they manage to reach beyond the usual suspects Kindle Unlimited and Scribd: Playster: Price: $9.95 per month. Here, you’ll find about 250,000 e-books available. The service also provides unlimited access to millions ... more >