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Season 6, Episode 2: Two and a Half Men Date: Wednesday 15th June 2011 Sam investigates a case about missing babies whose parents are being murdered. At one of the crime scenes, he discovers a baby that was left behind and calls Dean for help. Reluctant to leave Lisa and Ben, Dean finally agrees to meet Sam and surprises his brother with how parental he has become. The brothers take the baby to Samuel, who decides to raise it as a hunter, which infuriates Dean. However, before they can decide the baby's future, a shape-shifter breaks in and attempts to kidnap the baby. *** Season 6, Episode 3: The Third Man Date: Wednesday 22nd June 2011 Sam and Dean call Castiel for help when they investigate a case about several dead police officers who seem to have been killed by the plagues of Egypt. Castiel confirms the staff of Moses was used to kill the cops and tells Sam and Dean that Heaven is in a state of chaos and God's weapons have been stolen. The three head off to find the thief and come face to face with an old enemy. :cheerful:

Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (re~read) ~ Started: 13.06.11 ~ Finished: 23.06.11 Synopsis ~ Oskar and Eli. In very different ways, they were both victims. Which is why, against the odds, they became friends. And how they came to depend on one another, for life itself. Oskar is a 12 year old boy living with his mother on a dreary housing estate at the city's edge. He dreams about his absentee father, gets bullied at school, and wets himself when he's frightened. Eli is the young girl who moves in next door. She doesn't go to school and never leaves the flat by day. She is a 200 year old vampire, forever frozen in childhood, and condemned to live on a diet of fresh blood. John Ajvide Lindqvist's novel, a huge bestseller in his native Sweden, is a unique and brilliant fusion of social novel and vampire legend; and a deeply moving fable about rejection, friendship and loyalty. My review from July 2009 ~ I am a fan of vampire genre and ‘Let the Right One in’ is a vampire tale but with a whole new take on the genre. ‘Let the right one in’ (named after the Morrissey song ‘Let the Right One Slip In’) is a brilliantly well written book, John Ajvide Lindqvist has created two characters in Oskar and Eli who deserve good things in their lives but due to certain circumstances have not had good lives, they finally find it in each other with their friendship. The main story is about Oskar and Eli, with the underlying tale of Eli being a vampire and the lengths she must go to, to survive, the individual she depends on to her help her and the ripple effect it causes, suddenly the residents of a bleak housing scheme in Stockholm are living in fear. Oskar and Eli are both lonely in their own way, Oskar by the constant bullying he receives at school, trying to work out his place in life and Eli still struggling to deal with her past and what she is now, in each other they find a friend and the main feelings of the book are shown, their loyalty and friendship to each other. As I said, the book is brilliantly written, you feel the pain that Oskar and Eli go through, I found myself becoming more and more protective of them both, the isolation of their environment is described brilliantly, you feel the bleakness, the cold weather. If you enjoy reading vampire genre books, I recommend ‘Let the right one in’ but read it with an open mind, there is gruesome parts, parts that will make you feel uncomfortable but they are written in such a way, that you are able to read on, to finish the journey with Oskar and Eli. I know I will re~read ‘Let the Right One in’. ****** This is my second time reading 'Let the Right One In' and I enjoyed it just as much as I did the first time, its such a sad book and the ending raises more questions, I would love to know what happens to Oskar and Eli. Rating: 10/10

Cash: The Autobiography of Johnny Cash with Patrick Carr ~ Started: 10.06.11 ~ Finished: 13.06.11 Synopsis ~ This fascinating autobiography of the country music legend recounts the highs and lows, the struggles and hard-won triumphs of his remarkable life. The story takes us from Johnny Cash's childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm to his early years at Sun Records. We read of his life on the road and meetings with, and performances for, world leaders. There is also the darker side of his life: the years of addiction to amphetamines and pain killers, a suicide attempt and the spiritual awakening that pulled him through. He looks unsparingly at his turbulent past, but remains a man of honesty, humility and humour. His memoir reveals his friendships with Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Billy Graham. I am a fan of Johnny Cash and it was a great loss to music when he sadly passed away in 2003. His autobiography is very honest, he has many regrets in his life and he takes responsibility for his mistakes but what I liked the most about the book was how much joy he found in life, I felt that he had been through a long journey with high and low points but he finally got there, where he wanted to be in his life. I also liked when he confronts the rumour that he served time in Folsom prison, he was arrested a few times for drug possession but never served time in prison. Johnny also talks about his many friends he has met through his music and how some became lifelong friends, Roy Orbison being one of them, he talks about his wife June and their children, there is a lot of love shown in the book. I enjoyed his insights on music too, how he was always looking for something new to create, such an artist. An interesting read. Rating: 7/10

Hi Chrissy, how are you? 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' is one of those books I like to call 'under a question mark', there is a lot of interesting elements to it but they are outweighed by the person that Kevin is, if you ever read it, I look forward to reading your thoughts hen

I promise!

Good times!, my copy is currently in a box because we are still decorating at least I know where the box is

I'm glad you enjoyed 'Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas' VF, it leaves quite a impression doesn't it?

American Dad!

You will love 'The Hunger Games' peace, can't wait to hear what you think. I'm almost finished 'Let the Right One in' by John Ajvide Lindqvist.

Great review peace! I can't wait to read 'A Discovery of Witches'

Induction (The Blue Jackets) by M.Leon Smith ~ Started: 20.06.11 ~ Finished: 20.06.11 Click here for review

Title of Book: Induction (The Blue Jackets) Name of Author: M.Leon Smith Format: Kindle Edition File Size: 57 KB ASIN: B0055ECGNA Synopsis ~ When you are a misfit life can be hard and for the teen-aged Tim, it's miserable. He sees the world around him differently than others and this makes him an outcast. What seems like a disability to everyone else may not be a disability at all, it may be a super ability like no other. Tim's life is changed forever when someone notices his special abilities and helps him discover his true calling-a superhero. The Story ~ ‘Induction’ tells the story of fifteen year Timmy Hewittson (or ‘Tim’ as he prefers to be called) who lives in a world where superheroes exist and save the world on a daily basis. Tim is an outcast, a misfit, he feels that he does not fit in anywhere, he has trouble at home and at school and he is also living with Synaesthesia (which means he does not see or hear the same way as other people do, he sees people as shapes, and does not taste food the same way as other people do), following his diagnosis at the age of twelve, he is harassed at school and despite Tim’s efforts to fight back, he always ends up looking the bad guy. Tim’s life takes a different turn when one day during another detention, a Mr Clarkson appears, who tells Tim that he must go with him, when Tim questions this, he is told that the Head Teacher and his parents have given their permission, Tim remains sceptical but decides to go when he realises Mr Clarkson is a superhero, could this be what Tim is waiting for? To be a superhero? To finally be accepted by the world around him? What I thought of ‘Induction (The Blue Jackets)’ ~ I enjoyed ‘Induction’, it has a great comic book feel to it and I loved how Tim developed as a character and he was easy to read and identify with but despite what he is happening in his life, I got the impression he was not beat yet and whatever happened he would cope with. The other characters were great to read, Mercedes (the daredevil of the story I thought) and Dave, who despite being the most boring man on earth, he’s good in a fight. I would like to see how all the characters develop and with ‘Induction’ there is potential, not because there is going to be a part 2 but because they are well developed who deserve more of their story to be told. A definite must read for any comic book fan or anyone looking for a different spin on the superhero genre, there is plenty of twists and excitement. I also think it would be great as graphic novel, a story I could definitely see on shelves with the greats. I am looking forward to reading part 2. Rating: 10/10

The cover is great, I agree, I have a postcard of it

I'm really impressed that Mango is a kitten aquatic Abby! Some photos of my furbabies ~ High five Dylan! Nap time Ever the lady...

Great review poppyshake

I was the same, it made me smile because as I'm sure you will agree, Keanu Reeve's can be a bit of a wooden actor and in the movie, he was, so it was funny.

Hi lopeanha, how are you? They are both enjoyable series, the forest of hands and teeth is my favourite series of the two, I'm looking forward to reading what you think. Edit: I watched 'Hit Man'

The remake Kylie, it was pretty meh! but I will say this, it was the part that Keanu Reeves was born to play!

I'm almost finished 'Let the Right One' in by John Ajvide Lindqvist (I feel like I have been reading it for a year and a day)

I keep my series all together on the one shelves and then once the series has finished, they get moved to the bottom shelf. My hardback books and books I'm keeping are on the second shelves, the rest of the books are on the rest of the shelves.

The Day the Earth stood still

Hitman

Harvie Krumpet

I saw the scene in People magazine online ~ 'When you live forever, you should learn how to play chess'

He has big old heart throb shoes to fill! I'm really looking forward to seeing who is playing Simon and Magnus Bane