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I’m Booked: A Love Letter to District
2025-03-24 21:04:47 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-a-love-letter-to-district/ It is hard to admit that this is my last edition of “I’m Booked.” After four unforgettable years at District, I am officially signing off as I graduate next week. For my last column, I wanted to write a love letter to reading, District and…
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I’m Booked: “Lifeform”
2025-03-24 21:03:47 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-lifeform/ Over the summer, I had the honor of meeting actress and writer, Jenny Slate. Her husband, Ben Shattuck, is one of my favorite authors, and I was lucky enough to see them on the book tour for “The History of Sound.” Ever since, I’ve been…
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I’m Booked: Banned Books
2025-03-24 21:02:19 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-banned-books/ Hello and welcome to the (drumroll please) 50th edition of I’m Booked! In honor of this special occasion, I’m Booked is having our first-ever collaboration with Photo Editor, Ally Miller-Henson. While I’ve gotten the incredible opportunity to talk about books for the past few years,…
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I’m Booked: Love in Literature
2025-03-24 21:01:19 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-love-in-literature/ I’ll be the first to admit that I can’t stand romance novels. I hope this doesn’t get me any hate mail because I know they have a large following these days. I just find their formulaic structure and routine happy endings not to my taste.…
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I’m Booked: “Marathon Woman”
2025-03-24 21:00:30 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-marathon-woman/ On Feb. 5, what some at District are claiming was the “best day ever,” we celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day. In honor of this holiday, I’d love to talk about the first woman to officially run a marathon. Katherine Switzer went into…
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A College Roundtable with “Y2K” Director Kyle Mooney
2025-01-27 17:51:03 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/a-college-roundtable-with-y2k-director-kyle-mooney/ After “swimming in a pool of barf of ‘90s references,” for the past few months, Kyle Mooney has officially made his directorial debut. I recently had the pleasure of attending a roundtable discussion with “Y2K” director and star, Kyle Mooney. Following the film’s showing at…
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I’m Booked: Ben Shattuck
2024-08-21 15:41:35 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-ben-shattuck/ Longtime lovers of “I’m Booked” might remember my review of “Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau.”I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the author, Ben Shattuck, about this book, his recent release and all things writing. While “Six Walks” was a…
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I’m Booked: “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law”
2024-04-18 14:37:24 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-fuzz-when-nature-breaks-the-law/ If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? And if nature breaks the law, should there be consequences? Mary Roach’s non-fiction book “Fuzz” explores various elements of nature and their run-ins with the…
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I’m Booked: Are These Popular Books Worth It?
2024-03-13 13:41:44 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-are-these-popular-books-worth-it/ Whether it is on TikTok, through a friend, or in a bookstore, we are constantly being bombarded with book recommendations. This is amazing because it allows us to read books we might not usually read and connect with others based on a shared interest. All…
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“The Iron Claw” is a Story of Tragedy and Family Bonds
2024-03-04 15:00:37 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/the-iron-claw-is-a-story-of-tragedy-and-family-bonds/ What might seem like a story about a family of wrestlers proves to be much more as “The Iron Claw” strikes the hearts of everyone who visited the theaters expecting a traditional sports biopic. The movie documents the true story of the Von Erich brothers,…
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I’m Booked: “The Measure”
2024-03-04 14:59:30 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-measure/ Death is a strange thing. An inevitability that most of society chooses to ignore until they are forced to face it. Nobody knows how long they have in this world or what awaits in the next chapter. “The Measure” by Nikki Erlick creates a reality…
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I’m Booked: “Six Walks: In the Footsteps of Henry David Thoreau”
2024-02-25 22:07:41 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-six-walks-in-the-footsteps-of-henry-david-thoreau/ Clearly, I cannot stop obsessing over my trip to Concord, Massachusetts. Even though I did not fall in love with any author besides Louisa May Alcott, I can’t help but notice when Thoreau or Emerson is mentioned. That is why I initially picked up “Six…
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I’m Booked: “Wellness”
2024-02-25 22:06:49 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-wellness/ Welcome back to another year of book reviews! At the end of 2023, I found myself reading short, quick reads to get to my reading goal. Once 2024 began, I allowed myself to slow down with a nice, long book. “Wellness” by Nathan Hill turned…
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“Barbie” Oscar Snubs Bring to Light Importance of Women’s Accomplishments
2024-02-25 22:05:56 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/barbie-oscar-snubs-bring-to-light-importance-of-womens-accomplishments/ Since the 2024 Academy Award nominations were announced, there has been a lot of discourse surrounding Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” The film with the biggest opening of 2023 was nominated for eight awards, including Actor in a Supporting Role, but omitting Actress in a Leading Role…
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I’m Booked: My Top Ten Books of 2023
2024-02-25 22:04:46 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-my-top-ten-books-of-2023/ It’s hard to believe that another year has passed, leaving me with the exciting challenge of choosing my top ten books of 2023. Although 2023 was a bit slower than 2022, I still managed to reach my reading goal (in large part thanks to our…
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“The Holdovers” is a Remarkable Story of Love and Family
2024-02-25 22:03:34 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/the-holdovers-is-a-remarkable-story-of-love-and-family/ With award season upon us, “The Holdovers” is getting the recognition it deserves. With two wins at the 81st Golden Globes and numerous nominations, this film is proving to be a favorite of 2023. Directed by Alexander Payne, “The Holdovers” takes place at a prep…
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“Dream Scenario” Grabs Attention But With Little Purpose
2024-02-25 22:02:02 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/dream-scenario-grabs-attention-but-with-little-purpose/ Written and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, “Dream Scenario” tells the story of Paul, portrayed by Nicholas Cage, as he discovers that he is appearing in people’s dreams worldwide. At first, the dreams are harmless and confusing. The movie depicts the inside of people’s minds as…
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I’m Booked: My Summer Reads
2024-02-25 22:00:46 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-my-summer-reads/ Welcome back to another school year, fellow book-lovers! If you read my article in the spring about what to read over the summer, please disregard it entirely because I only read two books off of that list. Sorry! When I go to a bookstore, I…
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I’m Booked: What to Read This Summer
2024-02-25 21:59:30 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-what-to-read-this-summer/ As the quarter comes to a close, we can all let out a sigh of relief that another summer is upon us. And we all know what that means… more time to read! Here are some books I am interested in reading this summer (and…
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I’m Booked: “Between Two Kingdoms”
2024-02-25 21:58:24 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-between-two-kingdoms/ ’m always on the lookout for an outdoorsy book involving a trip across the country. While that is not necessarily what I got from “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaouad, I was amazed by it nonetheless. “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted”…
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I’m Booked: “Tuesdays with Morrie”
2024-02-25 21:57:09 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-tuesdays-with-morrie/ Death is an interesting thing. It is an inevitability that people refuse to face. “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom describes a man who had no choice but to face death. In the book, Albom documents the last months of his professor Morrie’s life. With…
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I’m Booked: “None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive”
2024-02-25 21:55:58 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-none-of-this-would-have-happened-if-prince-were-alive/ If you are a Prince fan from Savannah, oh boy, do I have a book for you. Granted, “None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive” by Carolyn Prusa is entertaining for other readers as well. I found this book at the Savannah…
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I’m Booked: “The House on Mango Street”
2024-02-25 21:54:16 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-house-on-mango-street/ If you haven’t noticed already, I’m often drawn to slow and depressing books that leave me feeling like I should lie on the floor for a while. During my most recent trip to Starland E. Shaver, I was determined to find a book that kept…
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I’m Booked: “Beneath a Scarlet Sky”
2024-02-25 21:52:19 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-beneath-a-scarlet-sky/ Hello, and welcome to another book review! After looking at Goodreads, I discovered that “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan had mixed reviews. Although it was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award in the Best Historical Fiction Category, some people question its popularity. I…
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I’m Booked: “Say Their Names”
2024-02-25 21:51:19 UTC[Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-say-their-names/ If you are looking for an informative book on the history and importance of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, I would recommend “Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came to Matter in America.” This book is written from multiple perspectives by authors Curtis Bunn,…