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Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movie Industry by Laremy Legel

Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Cinematography, Humor & Entertainment, Pop Culture, Art

B OOK DESCRIPTION
“Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry” is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? “Film Critic” alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it’s pretty much the opposite of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. Enjoy!

REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It’s funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. – The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)

AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.

Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic

Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism

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AN EYE FOR MURDER (The Ellie Foreman Mysteries) by Libby Fischer Hellmann

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Mystery, Women Sleuths, Thrillers, Suspense

A ugust, 1944, Prague is where the story begins with a seemingly casual exchange of information. But in wartime, is any act, any one thing, trivial? Decades later, in contemporary Chicago, the consequences emerge through the medium of television. Documentary filmmaker Ellie Foreman gets a letter prompted by the success of her show “Celebrate Chicago.” One viewer was the elderly Ben Sinclair. When he suddenly dies, his landlady Mrs. Fleischman finds Ellie’s name among his effects and writes to her. Ellie, who hasn’t a clue about a connection to Ben, is curious. And she agrees to help dispose of Ben Sinclair’s possessions. She became a filmmaker to help people tell their stories. The books and wartime relics Ben left behind–will they be enough to tell his?

All too soon, Mrs. Fleischman dies. Then Ben’s things are stolen from Ellie’s suburban home. The single mom, working to move past her ex, doesn’t know what to think. But she has to scramble for work and is soon embroiled in producing a campaign video for a steel magnate running for a Republican seat in the Illinois Senate. Despite these distractions, Ellie stays focused on her odd link to the dead man and turns to her father, a retired lawyer with deep roots in Chicago’s Jewish community, for insights into the mystery of Ben Sinclair. In time, a terrifying scenario develops that reaches back into several pasts. From the political present of the North Shore to the buried memories of the city’s ethnic neighborhoods, the components of Ben’s story eventually merge into an explosive climax.

AN EYE FOR MURDER is the sequel to the author’s award-winning short story “The Day Miriam Hirsch Disappeared.” EYE was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best First when it was released; it also won the Best First Readers’ Choice Award.

NEW:AN EYE FOR MURDER is available for a Kindlegraph!Also new is the Libby Hellmann App! Download it free at bit.ly/PuQH7H.

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Smitten at First Sight: A Contemporary Romance Novel by Marie Astor

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Chick-Lit, Contemporary Women, Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Fiction

M aggie Robin has been dating the irresistibly good-looking, successful Jeffrey Preston for two years. But when Jeffrey proposes marriage a week after Maggie’s college graduation, she is no longer sure if she wants to marry a workaholic TV producer.

Her doubts culminate when during a ski trip to British Columbia, Maggie meets Taylor Denton, a handsome, free-spirited big mountain skier who is the complete opposite of Jeffrey. It does not take Maggie long to realize that she has fallen in love with Taylor and she decides to break off her engagement with Jeffrey. But just when she thinks she has found the love of her life, an ill-fated misunderstanding tears Maggie and Taylor apart.

A week later, Maggie is told that Taylor has died in a tragic ski accident; yet, her heart refuses to believe in Taylor’s death. When Maggie returns to Taylor’s native town, she learns that Taylor is indeed alive, but has been seriously injured. Resolved to bring her lover back to life Maggie stands by Taylor’s side, convincing him to embrace life again.

What the readers are saying:

A sweet novel that reminds you what it’s like to fall in love for the first time.

This book kept me up all night – I could not put it down until I found out what happened to Maggie and Taylor.

A love story you’ll fall in love with. The author creates such palpable chemistry between the main characters, Maggie and Taylor, that you simply can’t help but root for the star-crossed lovers.

The story pulled me in from page one and would not let me go. Long after I finished the book, I kept thinking about Maggie’s and Taylor’s amazing love story.

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Take No More (The murder mystery thriller) (James Blake #1) by Seb Kirby

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Mystery Thriller & Suspense, Thrillers, Crime

Nothing like a murder to get the blood flowing

When James Blake discovers his wife has been murdered in their London home, he is determined to find her killer. Julia, a conservator – a protector and preserver of fine art – has left him with just two clues: the words help me on her mobile phone and a strange attachment of Michelangelo’s Leda and the Swan.
As the prime suspect of his wife’s murder, James flees England and sets out on a trail of deception and danger across the sweeping landscapes of Venice and Florence into a dark underworld of corruption, a trail that will lead him to the killer – and the shocking truth behind the mystery.

Please note! Regret No More, the second in the James Blake thriller series, is out now and is available at the special launch price of $2.99 / £1.99.

From the reviews of Take No More:

‘Memorable characters with murder, organised crime, Italy and art….’

‘Kirby has an intimate knowledge of Florence, Venice and all things Italian…. ‘

‘There is much to admire about Seb Kirby’s knowledge of the art world and there’s plotting and deceit in the criminal underworld to contend with too.’

‘The writing gives you the feel of actually being in Italy – you can taste it and smell it..’

‘Set mostly in Florence, you will wander the streets with James as he tries to track down the murderer of his wife.’

‘Intricate, rich in setting and details….’

‘London and Florence were handled very well to add richness to the novel, alongside the author’s obvious love and knowledge of the art world’

‘Set in Florence, Venice and London, not only is it an artful murder mystery but a lot of the subject matter concerning the old classics and their history is based on fact.’

‘I was attracted by the fragile serenity of the image on the front cover.’

‘I enjoyed the setting in Italy and I liked the way the murder mystery linked around the main topic.’

‘I really liked the main character, James Blake and his fearless pursuit of the truth.’

‘I loved the inclusion of a more modern evil …. along with the search for lost classic art and the romantic tale of James Blake, who loved his wife very much…’

‘Take great art of the Italian Renaissence, throw in a 21st century crime family reminiscent of the Borgias, a trace of darkness, a lot of murder and you have a good read for a rainy day….’

‘Mystery and the arts – a great combo. The art world depiction was fascinating…. Made me want to visit the Louvre again.’

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The Boy who Lit up the Sky (The Two Moons of Rehnor) by J. Naomi Ay

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Epic, Series, Science Fiction

L ydia Kalila, the Princess Royal of Mishnah, is forced into marriage with the son of her country’s mortal enemy for the sole purpose of producing an heir. Duty comes before personal choice for a princess especially when her country has been at war for more than a thousand years. Lydia’s pregnancy removes her brother and new husband from their respective lines of succession placing her yet unborn infant at the head of the both queues. No one is happy about this, especially Lydia who dies during childbirth from wounds caused by the talon-like toenails of her very strange newborn son.

Grief stricken at the loss of his daughter, the Mishnese King hastily sends Senya, his infant grandson off to a decrepit inner city orphanage with the intent to retrieve him much later when things got sorted out. At the orphanage, Senya is protected by the invalid Sister Meri who instantly falls in love with the little fellow. She’s not bothered at all by his strange telekinetic and telepathic powers, flickering pupil-less silver eyes or wicked clawed toenails. The House Father takes a shine to the lad too and when Senya is six years old, he is summoned to the Father’s chamber. The Father ends up in flames forcing Meri and Senya out into a snow storm running for their lives.

Thus begins the tale of Senya, a prince created to be king of a planet but then tossed aside until his twelfth birthday when Lt. Taner, a Royal Guard detective is sent to retrieve him. It is unclear to all whether Senya is the product of something good or something evil but in either case, it is very apparent that he is something more than just Lydia Kalila’s son.

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Due to international copyrights, not all titles will be available or similarly priced outside of the United States. – Holly

Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movie Industry by Laremy Legel

Genre(s): Arts & Photography, Photography, Cinematography, Humor & Entertainment, Pop Culture, Art

B OOK DESCRIPTION
“Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry” is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? “Film Critic” alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it’s pretty much the opposite of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. Enjoy!

REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It’s funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. – The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)

AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.

Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic

Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism

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REACHING FOR THE GODS by Laith Doory

Genre(s): Humor & Entertainment, Humor, Satire, Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Saga

M erle LaBrune seems to have it all: the star of a long-running soap opera and a handsome young lover, but she has a burning ambition to join the Hollywood A-listers and is not going to let a few dark secrets regarding her past get in her way.

It is 1984, the year of the Los Angeles Olympics, and Merle sees herself as a latter-day Aphrodite, goddess of love. She plans to remain young for however long it takes for her to ascend a pantheon of Hollywood idols and be worshipped as a goddess.

However, she has the unerring feeling she is about to be dropped from the soap in which she stars. Her life is further complicated by her live-in lover’s decision to bring his daughter, Heidi, to come live with them. Heidi does her utmost to make Merle’s life a living hell.

The story starts at the very beginning, so to speak, with a dream sequence of the archetypal Eve and ends with Merle’s dream of godhood almost being pulled off: banged up in jail as she atones for the sins of mankind. But her delusions are finally shattered when she is confronted with her true identity.

Characters also include a transgender hooker, a dominatrix to the stars and an interior designer with designs on Heidi. Please take a look inside.

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Seeing Through the Eyes of Love by Valarie Lovelight

Genre(s): Christian Books & Bibles, Literature & Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Fiction, Christianity, Christian Fiction

R emember, please rate and review the book. Thank you. This book is listed under Christian/Religious fiction and not Romance although there is a thread woven in.

RAMONA CARSON is a Christian who is extremely opinionated, even judgmental, especially toward homeless people and those on public assistance. She sees nothing wrong with how she treats people or her attitude. While enjoying lunch in the park with her coworker Liz, a homeless man interrupts, asking for food. So much for loving thy neighbor and walking in love–she begins to belittle and insult him.

However, things are about to become interesting. Seeing him over the next few weeks, Ramona engages him in brief conversations, and learns his name is GARY DAVIDSON. From their very first encounter, she has no idea just how much he would affect her world and shatter her preconceived notions. She begins to question her heart and walk with God, facing her hurts and disappointments.

They say pride comes before a fall… so, watch out! One afternoon spent in an abandoned lot with a reverend and homeless people compel her to reevaluate the Christian values she previously prided herself on having. Now she’s forced to see how cruel and hurtful she has been to so many people and ask for forgiveness while finding love for herself. MAYBE. PG/ PG-13

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The Lost One (Sahae) by L.G. Pace III

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy, Contemporary, World Literature, Mythology

T here are things that go bump in the night, and things that do more than bump. Behind the world that we know is the world of the Sahae, a shadowy reflection of our own. Once the dominant species on the planet the Sahae fell from power due to infighting and left mankind to its own devices. In just a few short millennium man has risen as a power to thwart the Sahae and now they have returned to reclaim their place of power.

Eric Green is an unknowing part of this mysterious world. Half human, half Sahae he is lost between two worlds. One that would see him destroyed the other that would use him for their own ends. An orphan that spent his entire life feeling unwanted and fundamentally broken Eric has finally found a real home with the Greens in Seaverville, IA. No sooner has he settled in to his new life than mysterious things begin to happen. From his unexplained martial prowess to an unbelievable visitor from his past his world has been thrown into chaos.

Now faced with the truth of who and what he is Eric must survive long enough to figure out where he fits into this new reality…if a place exists for him at all.

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The Dalius Cure (A Medical Suspense Thriller) by Mason Black

Genre(s): Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Action & Adventure, Medical

* *Newly Updated and Edited (March 2013)**

Have you ever wonder why there is still no cure for cancer, despite millions being spent every year on research? The Dalius Cure is a controversial medical thriller that questions pharmaceutical companies’ true motives.

Deep in the jungles of Brazil, a brilliant young doctor, Dennis Parker, searches for a natural cure for cancer. Dr. Parker is employed and funded by one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, the Brennan-Finewayne Drug Company. Unknown to Dr. Parker, his employer is part of a powerful secret organization whose main goal is to prevent a cure for cancer from being found in order to guarantee there will always be customers for their drugs. When the Council learns of Parker’s cure, they attempt to destroy the cure and kill everyone who knows of it. With a motley crew assembled, including Colombian drug cartel members, a prosecutor, a former MI-6 agent, a stripper, and an aspiring Rabbi, they devise the perfect plan to get the cure back at all costs and deliver it to the world.

If you enjoy reading conspiracy theory books and/or medical thrillers, then this is a book you should read!

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