Fun video: Where in the world is Chabad dancing?

This video, inspired by Matt Harding, showcases Chabbad Chasidim dancing in different locations around the world. I just think it's a really fun video (particularly the part where they show up on Friends) and wanted to share it.And in case you are wondering what the heck is Chabad, it's is a Hasidic movement in Orthodox Judaism in which the members are often sent to different parts of the world to help teach non-religious Jews about Judaisim. They are usually a personable bunch and very fond of singing and dancing.Enj...

Contest Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of my two recent giveaways and I apologize for taking so long to post the results.The winner of Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers is Tetewa The two vampires suck T-shirts are going to Aik and Sharli, and they are already on their way to their new homes.Thank you to everyone who participated in the giveaway. I will be having another one in the near future, because I need to get rid of some books to clear some space on my bookshelves, so make sure to check back here so...

Favorite Fictional Character: Eloise

Favorite Fictional CharacterHosted by Ryan at WordsmithoniaEach time I visit my parents' house I make sure to peruse the bookshelves for any of my childhood favorites that I might have overlooked on past visits. If I do come across any of these books I will surreptitiously slip them under my shirt and sneak them out of my parent's house and into mine, where they will find a new home on my bookshelves (and I really hope my mother isn't reading...

Some Non-Genre Reviews: Dragon Tattoo and Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie

Murder- mystery novels don't usually interest me but because both The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie came so highly recommended by people who I trust, I decided to give these books a try. I read The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie a few months ago and never got around to reviewing it but since my feeling about the book are similar to how I felt about The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which I just completed,...