Review: Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything

Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an interesting book that anyone who liked the show Seinfeld should enjoy. It goes into the writing and
casting processes. It did feel a bit redundant at times like the editing had missed a story being started in 2 places but it was full of interesting insights and facts about the characters and actors. A good look at home the show influenced modern culture and tv. It’s amazing g it has been off the air for over 25 years already.

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I found this book very interesting particularly since I lived in NYC in the early 90s   In fact, I frequented the real Tom's Restaurant while a student and just out of college as I lived just down the block from the diner.  My husband's first NY apartment was a block away from Jerry's fictitious one.  Like any show set in NYC all true New Yorkers know how fictitious  the apartments are compared to reality.  It is not uncommon for recent grads to have 4 grads in a 3 bedroom where a portion of the Living room is walled off to create a 4 bedroom - without an actual closet.  But living in NYC is definitely a unique and memorable experience.

  

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Review: Caught Bread Handed

Caught Bread Handed by Ellie Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another interesting installment in the series. This one finds the reader getting a deeper glimpse into the personal lives of the Torte employees. In addition to solving a crime Juliet is trying to run her family business as well as navigate the arrival of her husband Carlos to Ashland. As she realizes how much she misses him he has to depart back to the ship. I assume the next book will shed some more light on the future of their relationship

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Review: Silent Nights Are Murder

Silent Nights Are Murder by Libby Klein
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a fresh mystery which is pretty impressive given it’s the 9th in a series. Poppy helps solve another murder but this o e had a ton Of secrets and misdirects. The comedic relief Aunt Ginny and the biddies provide are a wonderful offset to all the other drama both personal and professional. I hope there are more books to come in the series.

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Review: A Holiday Yarn

A Holiday Yarn by Sally Goldenbaum
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another charming seaside knitter cozy. This one has some angst in the relationship between Sam and Izzy. Not the way one wants to spend the holiday season. Nor is a holiday very cheerful when a murder remains unsolved. Fortunately Nell and Birdie unravel all the pieces and solve the case before the holidays are totally ruined

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Review: Love from Paddington

Love from Paddington by Michael Bond
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

enjoyable reminder of why my favorite bear was such a fun read when i was a kid and now i enjoyed it as an adult. this is written in the form of letters between paddington and his Aunt Lucy. These stories are from Paddington's perspective so some are likely to sound familiar to those that have read some of the classic editions of his escapades. if you haven't read Paddington i would suggest its a great fun read

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Paddington holds a place dear in my heart.  This is a character introduced to me by my 2nd grade teacher.  She would hold tea parties with Paddington and read these books as a class.  This started my interest in the character that led to quite a collection of his stuffed characters, including one purchased in London.  I can recommend this series for reading with children to introduce them to the beloved character and his innocent antics.

  

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