July 2019 Recommended Reading/Viewing

[Coír Draoi Ceítien]

Well, it's July now. The summer's officially begun! I'm a few days late with this (just in time for the 4th of July), but I do actually have a few suggestions for this month. It's pure fantasy mixed with sci-fi thriller. I hope it's to most of your tastes!

Reading: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen (1960) by Alan Garner

Drawing on the folklore of the author's native Alderley Edge, this novel is the story of two young children who encounter a wizard searching for an ancient jewel that protects the caves of Fundindelve - resting place of a battalion of sleeping knights waiting for a prophesied final battle - from the encroaching powers of the dark spirit Nastrond of Ragnarok. Soon they realize that the jewel has been a family heirloom for the past century, so they set out with dwarven companions to return it to its rightful place. An abiding classic, this book - regarded as children's fiction, much to the chagrin of the author - has received great acclaim from many established writers, spawning two sequels (The Moon of Gomrath and the much-belated Boneland). Definitely one to check out.

Trade: https://www.amazon.com/Weirdstone-Brisingamen-Alan-Garner/dp/0008248494/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266882&sr=8-1
Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Weirdstone-Brisingamen-Alan-Garner-ebook/dp/B00DPZN3GK/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266882&sr=8-1



Viewing: Jurassic Park (Steven Spielberg, 1993)

One of the biggest and most important blockbusters of the 1990's, Steven Spielberg's enchanting adaptation of Michael Crichton's dark thriller novel finds a couple of paleontologists called upon by an eccentric businessman to oversee the final stages of a brand new theme park on an exotic island, one where a team of scientists have managed to clone living dinosaurs; however, what was supposed to be a simple tour turns deadly when an act of sabotage unleashes the beasts from their confines, leading to a life-or-death escape attempt. A pioneer in the integration of CGI with animatronics, the film soars on its distinctive cast, excellent visuals, sentimental story, and iconic score. If you haven't seen it yet, do so now.

DVD: https://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Park-Sam-Neill/dp/B07731FT68/ref=tmm_dvd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266912&sr=8-20
Blu-Ray: https://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Park-Blu-ray-Sam-Neill/dp/B07739NG1Q/ref=tmm_blu_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266912&sr=8-20
Multi-Format: https://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Park-Blu-ray-Sam-Neill/dp/B00B4804KS/ref=tmm_mfc_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266912&sr=8-20
Amazon Video: https://www.amazon.com/Jurassic-Park-Sam-Neill/dp/B00C1BV9Z6/ref=tmm_aiv_swatch_1?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562266912&sr=8-20

So that's all for this month. Hope you enjoy the summer!