This week I read six books.
111. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Harry Potter #6). J.K. Rowling. 2005. 652 pages. [Source: Library] [4 stars]
Read this if
- You like the Harry Potter series
- You enjoy fantasy series
- You enjoy audio books
112. Mrs. Porter Calling. AJ Pearce. 2023. 313 pages. [Source: Review copy] [adult historical fiction, world war II, 3 stars]
Read this if
- You enjoy historical fiction set during World War II
- You enjoy historical drama
- You enjoy series books
13. The New Scofield Study Bible, King James Version, God. 1967. 1400 pages. [Source: Bought] [5 stars, Bible]
Read this if
- You enjoy a lightly updated KJV
- You enjoy the KJV
- You love the Bible
70. [Board book] The Prodigal Son. Retold by Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gabriella Galvez. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, board book, bible stories]
Read this if...
- You are a Christian looking for board books to share with little ones
71. [Board book] The Good Samaritan. Retold by Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gabriella Galvez. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, board book, bible stories]
Read this if...
- You are a Christian looking for board books to share with little ones
72. [Board book] David and Goliath. Russell Punter. Illustrated by Gustavo Mazali. 2025. 24 pages. [Source: Library] [3 stars, bible stories]
Read this if...
- You are a Christian looking for board books to share with little ones
Century of Viewing #43
1970s
- 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Pure Imagination. I enjoy BOTH adaptations of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I prefer the music in the Johnny Depp version perhaps with the exception of Pure Imagination. Both versions ADD stuff not in the book and/or change things from the book. I would recommend this version. It's fun. It's not true to the book. But it is fun.
- 1975 Monty Python and the Holy Grail. I had not seen this one or any Monty Python stuff. I enjoyed it. It was over-the-top silly. But I can see how it has inspired others and how it has entered pop culture. I definitely am glad I watched it. Again, it was silly but mostly fun.
1980s
- 1988 High Spirits. EXTREMELY silly romantic comedy. A haunted hotel that turns out to actually be haunted. It's fun. It's silly. It's got some suggestive scenes, however, still rated PG-13.
1990s
- 1993 Heidi. I loved, loved, loved this adaptation of Heidi. It is a two-part mini-series. It was so good. As good as the book? Probably not quite that good.
2000s
- 2002 The Scorpion King. I honestly didn't know if I would "like" this one or perhaps even love it. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It is a LOT of action with not so much character development. But it also has some great lines. I'm still not sure *how exactly* the film fits into the Mummy universe. But I'm glad I watched.
- 2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. GREAT FUN. I love this one. I do. I saw it in the movie theatre. Had to go straight to buy the soundtrack on CD. I love all the different songs. It's fun. It's quirky. It's changed quite a bit from the book--in particular with Willy Wonka's back story. BUT it did get many things right.
2010s
- 2016 Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader. Adam West and Burt Ward voice the roles of Batman and Robin. This one is definitely set in the 1960s Batman universe. It feels like a double episode of the show. EVERYTHING gives off 60s vibes. Highly recommended.
- 2017 Batman vs. Two-Face. William Shatner stars as Two-Face in this animated Batman movie that once again features the voice talents of Adam West and Burt Ward. Very fun. Very strong 60s vibes. Again highly recommended.
© 2025 Becky Laney of Becky's Book Reviews
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