Currently Reading: The Time Travelers

After reading a mystery book, I was looking for something different to read and I found The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer. It's a middle grade sci-fi fantasy book that follows as two kids get sent back in time and it looks like they will be working with a thief to stop a villain. That seems interesting, I guess I'll see how the story unfolds.

Book: The Time Travelers (The Gideon Trilogy book #1) by Linda Buckley-Archer

Description:

1763

Gideon Seymour, thief and gentleman, hides from the villainous Tar Man. Suddenly the sky peels away like fabric and from the gaping hole fall two curious-looking children. Peter Schock and Kate Dyer have fallen straight from the twenty-first century, thanks to an experiment with an antigravity machine. Before Gideon and the children have a chance to gather their wits, the Tar Man takes off with the machine -- and Peter and Kate's only chance of getting home. Soon Gideon, Peter, and Kate are swept into a journey through eighteenth-century London and form a bond that, they hope, will stand strong in the face of unfathomable treachery.

Hiatus Watch: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland

Happy Wednesday!

I forgot the new Descendants movie Wicked Wonderland was out. It premiered ;ast Thursday and it's a continuation from the last movie The Rise of Red. I guess Red and Chloe probably didn't think there would be any problems after going back in time to make Red's mother Queen of Hearts a nicer person. The Queen was truly evil but it looks like changing things created a new problem they are going to have to fix. I like these Descedants movies, there's always a fun and interesting take on the fairytales.


Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (Disney Channel and Plus)

Starring: Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Liamani Segura, Alexandro Byrd, Kiara T. Romero, Leonardo Nam, Paolo Montalban, Brandy Norwood, Rita Ora, Awkwafina and more

Director: Kimmy Gatewood

Writers: Tamara Chestna, Dan Frey and Ru Sommer

Based On: Characters created by Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon

Description:

When Wonderland plays host to the Kingdom Cup Games, Red and Chloe Charming must fight to save everyone from an unexpected villain.

Book Review: Body and Soul Food

Book: Body and Soul Food (A Books & Biscuits Mystery book #1) by Abby Collette

Cover Art by Tofunmi Yosola
Book Design by George Towne

Edition: Paperback

Description:

In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open their new bookstore and soul-food café, Books & Biscuits.

When Koby Hill and Keaton Rutledge were orphaned at age two, they were separated, but their unbreakable connection lingered. Years later, they reunite and decide to make up for lost time and capitalize on their shared interests by opening up a well-stocked bookstore and cozy soul-food café in the quaint Pacific Northwest town of Timber Lake. But this new chapter of their lives could end on a cliffhanger after Koby's foster brother is found murdered.

The murder, which occurred in public between light-rail stops, seems impossible for the police to solve. But as Keaton and Koby know, two heads are always better than one, especially when it comes to mysteries. With just a week to go before the grand opening of their new café, the twins will use their revitalized connection with each other to make sure this is the killer's final page.

Hiatus Watch: Ride or Die

In between reading my book Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette (which I will be finished with soon), I've been finding a lot of interesting shows to watch during hiatus. And I think I found another one, Ride or Die. It's an action comedy that follows as Debbie finds out that her best friend Judith has secretly been living a very deadly and dangerous life. And According to the trailer, Debbie ends up being involved because her husband stole a lot of money and now she's being targeted. So, she not only found out about her best friend but also that her husband is a thief. Yeah, that has to be a total shock to her system. And Judith might be risking her career to keep Debbie safe. If it turns out that her husband really stole the money, I hope she ends things with him.

Anyway, Ride or Die looks like it's going to be a fun buddy action comedy. I've seen it being called a miniseries so if that's true, the show only has eight episodes. Not a lot episodes but hopefully enough to tell a good story.


Ride or Die (Prime)

Starring: Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Bill Nighy, Ed Skrein, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn, Sylvia Hoeks, Jamie Parker and more

Creator: Tessa Coates

Description:

Debbie discovers her best friend Judith is secretly an assassin. And after a hit goes wrong, they go on the run while being targeted by a mysterious enemy, forcing them to confront the secrets between them.

Challenge: The Power Rangers Franchise Rewatch

Happy Thursday!

It's been a while since I've had one of my fandom challenges. And at this moment, I feel like rewatching the entire Power Rangers franchise which includes all the shows and movies. Yeah I know that's a lot to watch especially since it's 973 total episodes or 1,005 if I include the 32 episodes of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Re-Version. And then include the four movies (I consider Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always a movie) to watch.

Since Re-Version is just an enhanced version of the first 32 episodes of the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and not to mention, the story doesn't change, there was just different special effects added on. I'm not sure if I'll re-watch those episodes. However, I did say I wanted to re-watch the entire franchise. So, I'll see. Regardless, this challenge does seem a little daunting to complete by the end of the year. I figure if I start next week and watch six episodes a day (or 42 episodes a week) for the remainder of the 24 weeks left in this year (plus the first two days of January), I should be able to watch all 1,005 episodes and the four movies.

I'm so excited to start this challenge, it's really been a while since I've watched a lot of the earlier shows. So, I can't wait to get started. Below is my challenge schedule I'm going to attempt:

Fandom Friday: Random Fandom Thoughts #54: 9-1-1 Social Media, May Grant and The Doomies

Happy Friday, here are a few Fandom Thoughts that have been on my mind:

- I'm not liking the promotional direction that 9-1-1 social media is doing with promoting the show. Because for some reason they only seem to think that Evan "Buck" Buckley is the only character on the show and his storyline of getting a kid is the only one that matters. It's not a good look that only one character and his storyline is getting all the attention. With the way the promotion is going you would think it's The Buck Show and not the supposed ensembled show 9-1-1. Why are the other characters being sidelined on the social media accounts? I guess they are just following the direction or cues that the Showrunner and writers take with Buck getting so much screen time while sidelining the other characters and their stories.

Hiatus Watch: Human Vapor

This hiatus I've been finding a lot of different shows to watch and another one I want to watch is the sci-fi thriller Human Vapor. I don't know if this is a miniseries or series but the first season (or miniseries) has eight episodes. Looking at the trailer, it makes me think of the classic story The Invisible Man by H. G. Wells. Because is the vapor guy in this show originally a bad guy or did he become one after turning into the human vapor? There seems to be an investigative story to this to because it looks like a reporter is trying to uncover the truth. Because the human vapor is killing people but why? Are they the ones responsible for his condition or is it about something else? It just seems really interesting.


Human Vapor (Netflix)

Starring: Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi, Suzu Hirose, Kento Hayashi, UTA, Haruka Imou, Kuu Izima, Motoki Kobayashi, Kanji Furutachi, Yota Kawase and more

Creator: Yeon Sang-ho

Based On: The Human Vapor movie by Ishirō Honda and Takeshi Kimura

Description:

A man gains the ability to transform into a gaseous state, uses his powers in a dangerous way.

Nesting: Heartstopper Bookmark

With the Heartstopper movie being released soon (which I can't wait to see), I do plan on getting the books because I know the books probably have a lot more to the story than what was shown in the show. However, until then, I totally want to get this bookmark. It's just so cute. I have a few bookmarks (okay like more than 30 but that's not too much) and I'd love to add this to my collection (which I do use). So, yeah, I'll probably order this sometime today.

Heartstopper: Boy Meets Boy Bookmark                $4.25                Out of Print (outofprint.com)

Book of Interest: Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Happy Monday! I found another book I want to read.

Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Swati Hegde seems very interesting. You have a Naina, someone who is very career focused hooking up with someone she probably never thought she would see again. And Tejas, who completely fell for her but also never thought he would see her again. And now they are working together. I do wonder how long it will be before they are rekindling that connection they had? I guess I'll have to see. I love reading second chance romances, it never gets old.

Book: Love Beyond Reasonable Doubt by Swati Hegde

Description:

Two lawyers find themselves working at the same office after a steamy vacation fling on the beaches of Goa, from the author of Can't Help Faking in Love and Match Me if You Can, a slow-burn, a second-chance desi romance for fans of Nisha Sharma and Abby Jimenez.

Naina Shetty is a proud workaholic, and she is gunning for a promotion at her law firm. No distractions will get in her way this time, not even the bad breakup that happened over a year ago. She brushed off her pain with a long vacation and a no-strings-attached fling with a handsome stranger, but now Naina is back to business.

Unlucky-in-love Tejas Rajput hasn’t stopped thinking about the brown-eyed beauty he met on the beaches of Goa two summers ago. He’d been looking for a rebound to get over his ex—which is why he’d agreed to keep things strictly casual, use fake last names, and respond to all personal questions with “wrong answers only.” But he didn’t think he’d fall for her, hard, only for her to get on a plane and leave.

When they cross paths again—this time working at the same law firm—Naina is adamant that her no-relationships policy won’t change, especially not for Tejas, whose disarming smile and easygoing charm could spell trouble. Her career will always come first.

But as they team up for a case that could make or break their firm’s reputation, they discover that there’s something more than just sparks between them—and it might turn out to be true love.

Hiatus Watch: The Doomies

There are a lot interesting new shows being released during this hiatus. And another one I just found is The Doomies. Looking at the trailer, I'm just wondering why did these two, Bobby And Romy (or perhaps just Bobby) open up a gateway or portal to another world? Maybe they didn't think it would happen but somehow it did. And now there's monsters on the loose. I wonder if it's just a Monster of the Week series or if there's a big connecting story that they have to solve by the end of the season? Or maybe it's a little bit of both? Either way, this seems like a fun little show. It kind of has that Gravity Falls meets Scooby-Doo! Mystery Inc. feel to it and maybe with a touch of Stranger Things.

What new shows have you been watching?


The Doomies (Disney Plus)

Starring: Max Mittelman, Madison Calderon, Noel Gibson, Jon Bailey, Zehra Fazal, Debra Wilson and more

Creators: Andres Fernandez, Henry Gifford and Rémi "Pozla" Zaarour

Description:

Follows best friends Bobby and Romy who open up a gateway to another world by mistake, turning their coastal town into a hotspot for horrifying creatures of doom, and must battle with both literal and inner monsters.

Happy Fourth Day of the Month! (+ a Geeky Holiday List)

Happy Saturday, Fourth Day of the Month!

I continue to notice more people choosing not to celebrate the Fourth of July which is why for me it's the Fourth Day of the Month. The former holiday no longer has the meaning it once had. So, today is just a relaxing Saturday where I can think about the day and spend time with my family and friends. Below is a geeky list that features the fourth episode of each season of several shows.

Happy Fourth Day of the Month!

Book of Interest: Murder by Cheesecake

Happy Friday, I don't know how I never realized that there is a Golden Girls mystery series by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. And now it's totally going on my list of books to read. I love watching The Golden Girls, it's a classic. You have Dorothy's intellectual sarcastic wit, Blanche's sexy confidence, Sophia's unapologetic honesty and shifty business ideas to Rose's childlike airheaded whimsy. And now I'm wondering how those four distinct personalities are going to fare trying to solve a mystery.

And in this first book Murder by Cheesecake, Dorothy's wedding date is found dead. So, who's the killer? Anyone else read or plan on reading The Golden Girls' mystery books? Next time I go to the bookstore, I'm going to take my book list and get this book and a few others.

Book: Murder by Cheesecake (A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery book #1) by Rachel Ekstrom Courage

Description:

When Dorothy’s obnoxious date is found dead in a hotel freezer, it not only ruins a gorgeous cheesecake but threatens the elaborate St. Olaf–themed wedding Rose is hosting.

Things are heating up, and not just because of Blanche’s hot flashes. Rose’s cousin is eloping to Miami, and Rose is playing host. If she can't balance the groom’s family’s snobbery against the traditional St. Olaf wedding week guidelines, her hometown may never accept her cousin again!

Dorothy quickly realizes she needs a date with whom she can exchange wedding-related wisecracks. Turning to a newfangled VHS dating service, she believes she’s found the ideal conversationalist. Unfortunately, what looks good on TV can actually be a total jerk in real life. It seems she’ll just have to enjoy the company of Sophia, Blanche, and whomever Blanche has targeted for a hookup.

As the Girls all pitch in, Rose is thrilled that the tea-and-fish-themed kickoff event is perfect, not a herring out of place. That is until Dorothy’s date is found dead—face-planted in an otherwise scrumptious-looking cheesecake. With every guest a suspect (especially Dorothy) and a marriage on the line, the four besties must ID the real killer, get the should-be-happy couple down the aisle, and make sure nobody from St. Olaf gets lost in the wilds of Miami. It’s up to the Golden Girls to sleuth out a way for friendship and love to win the day!

Hiatus Watch: Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2

I can't believe I forgot the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender was premiereing this month. I loved the first season and I can't wait to watch this new one. Yes, I already know what's going to happen, since this is an adaptation of the animated series but I'm interested in seeing what scenes they choose to include as well as see if they added anything new. For instance, the first season added Azula instead of waiting to bring her in for the second season as with the original series.

I will be adding this to my already growing list of shows to watch during hiatus. What shows are you watching during this hiatus?


Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix)

Starring: Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio, Ian Ousley, Dallas Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Matthew Yang King, Elizabeth Yu, Daniel Dae Kim, Miyako and more

Creator: Albert Kim

Based On: The Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko

General Description:

A young boy known as the Avatar must master the four elemental powers to save the world, and fight against an enemy bent on stopping him.