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Books:Women Writing Musicals & Amazing Dog Stories
Today we are recommending Women Writing Musicals by Jennifer Ashley Tepper. This book is the definitive source regarding women composers, lyricists, and bookwriters of musicals from the 1700s through the 2020s. It ranges from the most obscure early writers to the most well-known current ones like Lynn Ahrens and Jeanine Tesori plus everyone in between.
The book is divided by decade and arranged in quick easy-to-digest sections on each writer. Even though most of the sections are rather short, they are packed with details. Information provided includes the writer's background, details about their shows, and more. In fact, there may be too many details for some who are hoping to avoid spoilers regarding shows they may eventually want to see as there are spoilers regarding various shows throughout the book. The book also contains a handy index of all the musicals mentioned within it listed by opening date.
It is quite an interesting and informative book that any theater lover can enjoy. However, it will particularly appeal to anyone interested in learning more about women's contributions to theater.
Today we are recommending Amazing Dog Stories by David Wilk. This charming book details some of David and his wife, Teryle's adventures with the various dogs they have had over the years. Although most of the book is light and joyful, a portion of it does deal with the extremely heartbreaking topic of the murder of David's son, which may be triggering for some people who may have experienced a similar loss and/or are in the throes of grief themselves. However, for the most part, the book is full of happy funny dog stories and there are plenty of adorable pictures of dogs as well.
Movie: The Magician's Raincoat
Today we are talking about The Magician's Raincoat. Years after a curse is put on a magician for stealing a brooch, three kids find his old raincoat, and when they put it on they become him. When a witch comes after them trying to retrieve the coat, they quickly become embroiled in the mystery of what happened to him.
Although this movie contains cliched elements, like how fighting to save their home is at the gist of the kids' quest, other more unique elements keep it interesting. It is family-friendly but may be too scary for the youngest of children. It's perfect for preteens.
The Magician's Raincoat is available now digitally for purchase or rental.
And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.
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