When a one-night stands nibbles at Peter’s neck, he convinces himself he’s turning into a vampire. Is he really? Not quite a psychological thriller and not quite a black comedy, Vampire’s Kiss mines queasy laughs from a narrative that could be considered tragic…plus, Nicholas Cage eats a real cockroach.
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Donna S.’s Pick: Already Home
Susan Mallery’s Already Home follows a couple who searches for the daughter they gave up for adoption thirty-two years previous. The only problem is that their daughter has a life of her own and plenty of problems without having to deal with her birth parents…especially when one has cancer.
John’s Pick: One, Two, Three
James Cagney plays C.R. MacNamara, whose long-desired promotion depends on one thing: keeping an eye on the boss’ daughter as she vacations in Berlin. Billy Wilder’s famously sharp-tongued dialogue has never been as fast or as funny as in One, Two, Three, a raucous farce of Cold War capitalism.
Donna S.’s Pick: The Best Advice I Ever Got
The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives, by Katie Couric, is an inspirational, non-stuffy self help book. Couric is an upbeat journalist, author and special correspondent for ABC News. Lessons from politics, entertainment, sports, the arts, business and philanthropy are covered in this great book.
Cathleen’s Pick: After the Golden Age
Imagine if The Incredibles had a grown daughter without any superpowers, and you’ll have an idea of Celia West’s life. After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn is a fast-paced, sarcastic adventure of one woman with extraordinary family issues. Great escapist fun that’s perfect for shaking up your usual reading.