Tag Archives for Leilani Leach
(Searchers) Elementary TV show
I’ve heard a lot about BBC’s Sherlock series, but I just learned today that there’s now an American series, too. CBS premiered Elementary last month, which features Lucy Liu as the Watson character (Joan Watson). Like Sherlock, Elementary is set … Continue reading
(Searchers) Another Example of Sensation Novels
I find this genre kind of interesting, so I thought I’d look for some other examples of it. The name Wilkie Collins keeps popping up when I search for anything related to Lady Audley’s Secret. He seems to be considered the master of … Continue reading
(Response) Shallow and Pedantic
When I read this post, I found it really interesting and entertaining, but I found it odd to criticize the time period for being shallow and envious. Is that something society has grown out of? Judging by all the tabloids … Continue reading
Roundup: The Evolution of Frankenstein
I found it fascinating this week to learn about the many different editions and adaptations of Frankenstein. A memorable moment for me was seeing two movie versions of the story, one from 1910 and one from 1931. Both made changes … Continue reading
Project #1: Northanger Abbey Chapter 12
Northanger Abbey Chapter 12 by Leilani Leach While this was not the first audio book I ever listened to, it was the first time I had to record my own version. I enjoyed aspects of both. However, I think there … Continue reading
(Searchers) Northanger Abbey-Now with 100% More Sex!
http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/07/17/clandestine-classics-sex/ I found this recent article from Entertainment Weekly. Apparently, a company is now publishing “remakes” of classic novels such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Pride & Prejudice and, yes, Northanger Abbey. This isn’t anything new-how many ghost- or … Continue reading