Kara recommends "Away We Go"

This was a great, quirky feel-good movie about a couple on an adventure to find “home”.

This movie is recommended for adults.

Jamie recommends "State of Play"

If you're in the mood for a fast-paced, intellectual film, then State of Play might be the movie for you. Part political thriller, part "who done it," this film, made two hours fly by. Russell Crowe plays a reporter for the Washington Globe who takes an online reporter under his wing to investigate the death of a Congressman's aide. Complicating matters is the fact that Crowe's reporter is friends with congressman under investigation. The scenery in the film was great, as was the plot. The cast also includes a lot of great actors including Rachel McAdams, Ben Affleck, Helen Mirren and Jason Bateman. There is a slight violence and language, but this film would be suitable for those 13 and up.

Lisa recommends "The Big Storm : A Very Soggy Counting Book"

This is a great picture book to read in the fall. It tells the story of a bad storm coming and counts various animals as they head to hill hollow to keep dry and stay warm. Low and behold, as ten animals are huddled together in their tiny space, they hear a RUMBLE, GRUMBLE. This was not the sound of the thunder outside, but the snoring of two sleeping bears. They run out in a flurry to find a beautiful day awaiting them outside.

Recommended for children ages 3 and up.

Matt recommends "Wave"

A charming children’s book, Suzy Lee’s “Wave” uses lovely watercolor and charcoal images to tell the story of a young girl’s encounter with a magical, playful ocean wave. The book has no words, making it almost universally accessible. The illustrations beautifully convey a sense of wonder at the natural world, and are a reminder of how much can be expressed through simple means. Recommended for children, as well as adults who can forget their grown-up concerns for a few delightful moments.

Phyllis recommends "Nocturnes: five stories of music and nightfall"

Reading Nocturnes: five stories of music and nightfall was a good experience. Now, like listening to a song and having it repeat through one’s mind, I continue to reflect on Kazuo Ishiguro’s work. Those who have studied music may find a special appreciation for this collection but it is not a necessity to enjoy the short stories. Ishiguro composes his stories precisely with well-tuned characters as well as the sense of time (modern) and place. You may recognize a recurrent theme throughout the book though each entry is a complete piece. Again, if you’ve studied or appreciate music, it may be hard to close this book without hearing the stories’ arrangements over and over—and not in a bad way.

Nocturnes is appropriate for adults or young adults.

Jamie recommends "The Beatles Rock Band" for Wii

“The Beatles Rock Band” is similar to all the other editions of the Rock Band franchise, which means that there are a variety of fun songs to choose from, but this time they’re all by The Beatles. The best part about this game is the ability to add up to three microphones for the vocal harmonies of The Beatles. Although this game does neglect a few hits that probably should have been included, most notably “Help,” it still contains a lot of great Beatles tunes along with band trivia. It is a great game to break out at parties not only for fun, but also for the fact that as long as you have three microphones, you band could have up to six members. Older children will like the game but adults might find it most entertaining since the songs are familiar.

Lisa recommends "MySims Agents" for Wii

I am a big fan of the MySims franchise for the Nintendo Wii and this newest addition is a lot of fun. MySims Agents is great fun for kids, but isn't too cheesy for adults. Your player is a secret agent who has to solve mysteries in an attempt to thwart the evil Morcubus. You get a secret headquarters, your own jet, and a cool wardrobe. Plus, you get a chance to recruit new agents and send them out on missions. This is the perfect game for any secret agent wannabes or anyone else looking for a fun platform game!

Recommended for ages 7+.
Rated E for Everyone.