August, 2017
August 5th, 2017, 2:04 p.m. - Does Derek have a fidget spinner tattoo? Discuss
Teen Wolf – "Said the Spider to the Fly": I don't know, this episode just didn't get me that excited. But I think the season will be really interesting, especially with the returning cast members. Rating: 3 giant spiderwebs
Game of Thrones – "The Queen's Justice": I liked the twist of Bran and Meera showing up when we were all expecting Arya. And if I were playing a character on this show, I'd want her to go out just like Olenna. R.I.P., you magnificent queen. Rating: 4 poisoned cosmetics
So You Think You Can Dance – Academy Week No. 3: These people are all so talented, and I can't imagine each all-star having to choose one over the other. Can't we have a top 20? Rating: 4 accidental kicks to the head
August 6th, 2017, 10:35 a.m. - Does not contain actual bending of spoons
25. Spoonbenders (Daryl Gregory)
Up next: The Girl Before (J.P. Delaney)
August 12th, 2017, 1:23 p.m. - Who would win in a SYTYCD personality-off, Mark or Robert?
Teen Wolf – "Raw Talent": So we have to watch spiders swarm around all season? THANKS, SHOW. Rating: 3 times I cringed at the screen
Game of Thrones – "The Spoils of War": Me at the beginning of the episode: "I hope Bronn gets something to do." Me at the end of the episode: "...Okay, then." Rating: 5 dragon attacks
So You Think You Can Dance – Top 10 Perform, Pt. 1: Everyone made excellent choices. The only person I was really disappointed not to see make it was Zachary, but they said he's doing Cats, so I'd say he's doing okay without the show. I still wish the show could have taken more finalists, but I'm excited by this group. Rating: 4 cans of hairspray
August 19th, 2017, 3:26 p.m. - Can we please stop using the words "girl" and "girls" in book titles?
26. The Girl Before (J.P. Delaney)
Up next: The Blinds (Adam Sternbergh)
August 20th, 2017, 3:29 p.m. - "You're a dumba%$." "Is that your way of thanking me?" "No, it's my way of calling you a dumba%$"
Teen Wolf – "After Images": Go away, Gerard. And take the boring guidance counselor/baby hunter with you. Rating: 4 pens stabbed through hands
Game of Thrones – "Eastwatch": Bronn's okay, Gendry's back, and So You Think You Can Dance – Top 10 Perform, Pt. 2: So much for getting to see Jasmine dance for a few more weeks. Boo! Rating: 4 money guns
August 26th, 2017, 1:20 p.m. - I wasn't 100 percent sure who to root for, but now I know: Koine
Teen Wolf – "Face-to-Faceless";"Pressure Test": Seriously, I'm sick of Ms. Monroe. Where are Stiles and Derek? Rating: 3 smiley faces on the blackboard
Game of Thrones – "Beyond the Wall": Was anyone else kind of disappointed? Usually the second-to-last episode of the season has a big battle. This one felt like it wasn't big enough. And Gendry was sent away again! Rating: 3 frozen dragons
So You Think You Can Dance – Top 9 Perform: Sydney suffered from being paired with a forgettable partner. I actually don't remember Paul at all from his original season. So she was basically cannon fodder. Sorry, Sydney! Rating: 4 unnecessary hats
August 27th, 2017, 6:36 p.m. - I'll definitely have to give Sternbergh's other books another try
27. The Blinds (Adam Sternbergh)
Up next: The Good Daughter (Karin Slaughter)
It's like Arrested Development and You Can't Take It With You mixed with psychic abilities and a dash of A Prayer for Owen Meany. I would watch this as a Netflix series.
Almost everyone in this book is awful, and it's lucky that the only likable one was the one in danger at the end, because otherwise I wouldn't have cared enough to finish.
Ocean's 11 Snow's 7 are off to fight some zombies. Let's get this party started. Rating: 4 giant hammers
I would also watch this as a Netflix series. They could do Lost-style flashbacks of all the residents. I would binge the whole thing in a weekend.