Monthly Archives: July 2010

Books into Movies: Everything Old is New Again

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Pride and Prejudice and Pop-Culture Phenomenon Poor Jane Austen. When she first published Pride and Prejudice back in 1813, I don’t think she could have ever imagined how her story would become a literary classic — or inspire various film … Continue reading →

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One Book, One Twitter, Lots of Gods

Posted on July 16, 2010 by

“What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it’s got a bookstore, it knows it’s not fooling a soul.” – American Gods I really liked the idea of … Continue reading →

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Book Hero: Intrepid Pens

Posted on July 13, 2010 by

One of the coolest things about Twitter is the potential for serendipitous discovery of interesting and important projects going on in your own community. A week or so ago, one of my “online friends” re-tweeted a link with a call … Continue reading →

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Bard on the Beach: Antony and Cleopatra

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

Currently in its 21st season, Bard on the Beach is surely one of the cultural treasures of Vancouver. The compelling performances and amazing natural backdrop make for a unique theatrical experience that everyone should experience at least once. I recently … Continue reading →

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