Books: In Royal Ruins
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Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases
Today we are recommending In Royal Ruins by Serena Clarke. If you are looking for a fairytale retelling that isn't something you've heard a million times before, you might enjoy this captivating story about a princess who learns what really matters when her father marries her off to a peasant. The story is based on the lesser-known fairytale of King Thrushbeard.
Although at first glance, this charming story seems like a typical fairytale romance about a beautiful princess and her worthy suitor, there is so much more to it than that. Larik, the hero of the story is so much more than just a strong, virile man with a pretty face (in fact, his outer beauty is hidden behind the scars of war). Actually, both of the main characters are much more fully drawn than in the typical fairytale. That makes the story so much deeper and so much more satisfying.
Today we are recommending Justice at Trial: Courtroom Battles and Groundbreaking Cases by James J. Brosahan. This book is an insider's look at how the wheels of justice turn (or sometimes don't turn) by a former trial attorney. Brosahan at different times worked each side of the courtroom as both a plaintiff's attorney and a defense attorney. His cases covered in the book include murder trials, a movie company on trial for allegedly inspiring a violent attack, a couple of cases before the Supreme Court, and even the Iran Contra trial. He systematically takes you through each case from the initial background of the case through the verdict.
If you care about the democratic future of this country, the book will both horrify you and inspire you. It will remind you that wheels of justice move slowly and the ultimate outcome is not always what we hope it will be. Yet, it will also remind you that, thankfully, there are lawyers like Broshahan out there who truly care about justice and the future of this country. Hopefully, there are many more like him because, as we all sadly know, not all lawyers are the same nor do they all care about either of these things.
Today we are talking about A Nashville Wish. This story about a young aspiring country singer who falls for a girl who is way out of his league definitely feels like something you might have seen before. This version of the old chestnut is based on the stage musical, Ticket to Nashville. It is still worth watching, however, because the romance is sweet and the actors playing the young couple have good chemistry. Plus, the ending is not necessarily the cliche you would expect it to be, but it is still bittersweet and feels a bit rushed.
The highlight of this movie, by far, is the juicy soundtrack. It is full of remakes of country hits. They include Patsy Cline's Crazy. The voices are quite good too. Therefore, if you are a country music fan, you will definitely want to see (and listen to) this movie.
A Nashville Wish will be released theatrically on February 2 and digitally on February 27.
Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go-Wednesday.
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