B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads1920s / 20th century / fish-out-of-water / Historical / historical mystery / Hollywood / Hollywood Golden Age / Los Angeles / murder mystery / silent movie8 Comments
“You shall never have a penny of my money. Leave me alone or I will shoot you dead!” 1924. After six months in Hollywood, young British widow Emma Blackstone has come to love her new employer, glamourous movie-star Kitty Flint – even if her late husband’s sister is one of ... more >
Book Reviews / Reading Lists18th-century / 19th century / 20th century / Africa / crime / Historical / India / Movie / New Adult / non-fiction / Paranormal / POC / Reading lists / rock stars / silent movie / Tudor-England / Witches / Writer11 Comments
My Planet by Mary Roach From acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Mary Roach comes the complete collection of her “My Planet” articles published in Reader’s Digest. She was a hit columnist in the magazine, and this book features the articles she wrote in that time. Insightful and hilarious, Mary ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviews1920s / ebook only / Harlequin Undone / Historical / movie-star / post WWI / short-story / silent movie7 Comments
Los Angeles, 1924 Broadway producer Lewis Cartsdyke has come to Hollywood with a business proposition for starlet Poppy Edwards. But as he’s watching her sing in a downtown club, dressed in a man’s suit that skims her lush curves, a much more wicked proposal comes to mind. Poppy has fame, ... more >
Film Reviewsacross the tracks / Comedy / Drama / Friday Film Review / silent movie5 Comments
My Best Girl (1927) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Film Grade: B+ This movie is so cute I just want to scoop it up and hug it. Mary Pickford’s last silent film, it showcases her charm and talent and proves why she was America’s sweetheart. The plot is nothing new or exciting. Maggie ... more >
A Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Reads20th century / China / Fantasy Romance / Hollywood / Recommended Reads / silent movie40 Comments
Dear Ms. Hambly, The title of this book is what got my attention. I mean, how could it not? Once I saw it, I knew I had to read it. Who’s the Rat God? Who is his bride? What on earth is going on here? If not for her actress ... more >
Film Reviewsfarce / Friday Film Review / marriage-of-convenience / silent movie7 Comments
Her Night of Romance (1924) Genre: Romance/Comedy/Silent Grade: B The Talmadge sisters rocked during the silent era but, for the most part, decided to retire from films once the talkie age arrived. In this film, which is paired by Kino along with “Her Sister from Paris,” Constance Talmadge, who played ... more >