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  1. I’m Booked: “Born a Crime”

    2024-02-25 21:50:07 UTC

    Published in SCAD District  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-born-a-crime/  Even if you are not a fan of “The Daily Show,” its host, Trevor Noah, wrote one of my favorite autobiographies. “Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood” describes Noah’s intense childhood in an often hilarious way. It is constantly moving, shocking and…

  2. I’m Booked: “Just Mercy”

    2024-02-25 21:48:39 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-just-mercy/  There are certain books that change the way you see the world. Its story and message mold you and stay in your mind far after you finish the last page. For me, “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson was one of those books.  Bryan Stevenson is…

  3. I’m Booked: “When Women Were Dragons”

    2024-02-25 21:47:23 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-when-women-were-dragons/  Hello, and welcome to another I’m Booked review! Today, I am going to talk about “When We Were Dragons” by Kelly Barnhill. Before all fantasy haters leave the page, this book is not quite what you expect. Although, yes, some women are dragons, I wouldn’t…

  4. I’m Booked: “The Light We Carry”

    2024-02-25 21:46:00 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-light-we-carry/  As a big fan of Michelle Obama’s autobiography, “Becoming,” I was excited yet hesitant to pick up her new book, “The Light We Carry.” I had high expectations and would be heartbroken if I was let down. Thankfully, I had nothing to worry about.  While…

  5. I’m Booked: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn”

    2024-02-25 21:43:01 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-a-tree-grows-in-brooklyn/  Following my review of “Little Women,” let’s talk about another classic coming-of-age story set in ye olden times: “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. This book follows Francie Nolan as she grows up in a tenement in Brooklyn, New York, in the early…

  6. I’m Booked: “Little Women”

    2024-02-25 21:41:42 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-little-women/  I think it’s finally time for me to discuss my favorite book of all time: “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott. Be prepared for me to hype up this book as much as possible. I’m sorry, I can’t help it.  “Little Women” is a novel…

  7. “Last Flight Home”: A Documentary About the Value of Life

    2024-02-25 21:40:13 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/last-flight-home-a-documentary-about-the-value-of-life/  I walked into “Last Flight Home” without any idea what it was about apart from, “Make sure you are prepared and got tissues.” This was not necessarily what I was looking for at 11:30 in the morning, but I was still here for it. By…

  8. I’m Booked: “All This Could Be Different”

    2024-02-25 21:38:07 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-all-this-could-be-different/ I know we’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover… but that was definitely why I picked up “All This Could Be Different” by Sarah Thankham Matthews. Although the writing did not live up to the expectations I created in my head after…

  9. “Blonde” Dishonors Monroe’s Memory

    2024-02-25 21:36:36 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/blonde-dishonors-monroes-memory/  When I sat down to watch “Blonde,” I was anxious to learn more about Marilyn Monroe. The trailers I had seen interested me enough to watch it as soon as Netflix released it on Sep. 28. Unfortunately, “Blonde” did not meet my expectations.  “Blonde” is…

  10. I’m Booked: “The Anthropocene Reviewed”

    2024-02-25 21:34:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-the-anthropocene-reviewed/  Hey, hi, hello! Welcome back to another book review with yours truly. Today, we’re talking about “The Anthropocene Reviewed” by the one and only John Green.  Ever since I read “The Fault in Our Stars” in middle school, I’ve been a John Green fan. Although…

  11. I’m Booked: “Immediate Family”

    2024-02-25 21:33:16 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-immediate-family/  Hello again, and welcome to another book review! If you read my last review and refused to read “Two Nights in Lisbon” because you’re far too busy for a 448-page mystery novel, this one might be for you. “Immediate Family” by Ashley Nelson Levey is…

  12. I’m Booked: “Two Nights in Lisbon”

    2024-02-25 21:32:00 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-two-nights-in-lisbon/  Hello, again! Welcome back to another summer book review! Seeing as many are traveling across the globe for summer vacation, I figured it would be a perfect time to highlight “Two Nights in Lisbon” by Chris Pavone. However, hopefully, your summer vacation does not turn…

  13. I’m Booked: “Bewilderment”

    2024-02-25 21:30:51 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-bewilderment/ Happy summer, and welcome to another I’m Booked review! With more free time, there’s more time to read books! Today, I’ll be talking about “Bewilderment” by Richard Powers. As someone who loves the outdoors, I am always searching for a book that makes me want…

  14. I’m Booked: “All the Light We Cannot See”

    2024-02-25 21:28:09 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-all-the-light-we-cannot-see/  Hello again! Welcome to “I’m Booked!” Here, I discuss and review some of my recent reads. Today, I will talk about the Pulitzer Prize-winning book “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.  If you exclusively read happy romance books that make you want…

  15. I’m Booked: “Circe”

    2024-02-25 21:26:42 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-circe/ Welcome to the third article of the “I’m Booked” series! Here, I review some great (and maybe not so great) books that I’ve recently read. Today, we’re looking at “Circe” by Madeline Miller.  In her own words, Miller describes the book: “In the house of…

  16. I’m Booked: “Jurassic Park”

    2024-02-25 21:25:23 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/im-booked-jurassic-park/  Welcome back to “I’m Booked,” your favorite book review series by yours truly, Ally Abruscato. Today, let’s talk about a classic: “Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton.  If you have ever met me or even seen me from afar, you probably know I love “Jurassic Park.”…

  17. Savannah Bananas: A Baseball Extravaganza

    2024-02-25 21:20:52 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/savannah-bananas-a-baseball-extravaganza/  I can confidently say that the Savannah Bananas are the best baseball team to ever exist. Now, that might sound dramatic, but I stand by it. And here’s a little disclaimer: I hate baseball. But that’s why the Bananas are the best. They understood that…

  18. Joel Thatcher Swims Through Senior Year

    2024-02-25 21:19:38 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/joel-thatcher-swims-through-senior-year/  Time at SCAD is dwindling for the 2022 graduating class. For months, many have been working hard on their senior projects and for athletes, they’re also focusing on sports. For example, Joel Thatcher, a 4th-year writing major, splits his time between his papers and the…

  19. The Best Moments of Awards Season

    2024-02-25 21:15:17 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/the-best-moments-of-awards-season/ We just witnessed some pretty intense Oscars and Grammy Awards. If you weren’t watching live, I’m sure you heard about the highlights.  “The slap heard around the world,” as people say, definitely caught a lot of attention. But besides the shocking slap, there were other…

  20. Wonder Women: Female artists

    2024-02-25 21:14:04 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District] https://scaddistrict.com/wonder-women-female-artists/  No matter the medium, female artists have continuously been making an impact on the world. Although at times they’ve been overlooked or overpowered by men, their work remains significant. Many female artists have used their art as a form of self-expression, sometimes discussing what it…

  21. Wonder Women: What Womanhood Means to Me

    2024-02-25 21:11:43 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/wonder-women-what-womanhood-means-to-me/  I grew up rejecting my femininity. I saw it as something to be hidden because it would make me seem weak. Seeing as I was highly influenced by Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me,” I was determined to separate myself from the traditional idea of…

  22. Master Communication Skills with SCADamp

    2024-02-25 21:09:14 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/master-communication-skills-with-scadamp/  SCADamp allows students to learn more about presentations, job interviews and professional communication as a whole. All students at SCAD have the opportunity to work with the SCADamp studio in a variety of ways. Whether it’s AMP workshops or one-on-one coaching, there are plenty of…

  23. E. Shaver Bookseller: Whimsical, Welcoming and Woman-Owned

    2024-02-25 21:08:03 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/e-shaver-bookseller-welcoming-whimsical-and-woman-owned/  Are you looking for a great book to read over Spring Break? Interested in supporting a woman-owned business? Want to join a book club? E. Shaver Bookseller is the perfect spot for you. In 1975, Ed and Ester Shaver were on their honeymoon when their…

  24. Welcome to My Crib: Dorm Room Edition

    2024-02-25 21:04:19 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/welcome-to-my-crib-dorm-room-edition/  When it comes to living in dorms, everyone has the same blank canvas. All the rooms in the Hive are indistinguishable with two bedrooms, four beds, a living room, a toilet and a shower. Even though they all start out identical, each artist decorates their…

  25. Calling All Book Lovers to the Savannah Book Festival

    2024-02-25 20:59:51 UTC

    [Published in SCAD District]  https://scaddistrict.com/calling-all-book-lovers-to-the-savannah-book-festival/  If you’re a book lover who’s interested in meeting authors, the Savannah Book Festival (SBF) is the perfect opportunity to do so! Located around the city, the festival is taking place from Feb. 17-20. While Festival Saturday is free for everyone, there are some events…
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