September 15th was the 120th anniversary of the birth of Agatha Christie, and there were celebrations literally around the world. Decades later, and her popularity has not waned. If anything, she is more popular now than ever. There are a number of websites that highlight her writings and her life, as well as numerous blogs and sites that celebrate her birthday each year.
One such site is here on Blogger, and has a Google Doodle banner that someone from Google created and placed on their search engine in the United Kingdom in honor of Mrs. Christie. Here is a link to the site where you can see the Agatha Christie Google Doodle.
I have found that mystery fans are very loyal to the authors that they love. Years later, there are still celebrations going on, new fan-based websites being created, and numerous visits to her home/museum in the United Kingdom.
That Agatha Christie left readers a wonderful legacy through her numerous stories and books is without a doubt. Many have been translated into movies and TV shows as well.
I hope this week that you will take a few moments and watch your favorite movie or read your favorite mystery story written by this prolific and endearing author.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Completely Restored Review
Have you ever longed to live in another time and place? Joe and Linda Murphy found a beautiful 3-story Victorian house that they decide to restore to its original splendor. As the restoration continued, the family decided that maybe 1909 was a better place to live than where they were now.
Three years later, the day after they installed the last item bringing their renovation to completion, they were shocked to find that they really had traveled back to 1909, when the house was built.
They could remember their lives in 2009, but were living in the same house in the same town in 1909.
Completely Restored is a wonderful story by Robert Kerr that shows what happens when a family who has drifted apart must either pull itself together or continue its downhill slide.
Filled with historical facts and people, Completely Restored was a fairly easy read and one I had trouble putting down. I hope you get a chance to read this book. If you are interested at all in time travel, you will love the care that Mr. Kerr took in recreating 1909 Marshalltown, Iowa and its inhabitants. You may also find someone you recognize.
Three years later, the day after they installed the last item bringing their renovation to completion, they were shocked to find that they really had traveled back to 1909, when the house was built.
They could remember their lives in 2009, but were living in the same house in the same town in 1909.
Completely Restored is a wonderful story by Robert Kerr that shows what happens when a family who has drifted apart must either pull itself together or continue its downhill slide.
Filled with historical facts and people, Completely Restored was a fairly easy read and one I had trouble putting down. I hope you get a chance to read this book. If you are interested at all in time travel, you will love the care that Mr. Kerr took in recreating 1909 Marshalltown, Iowa and its inhabitants. You may also find someone you recognize.
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