Debra Hamel has a review of "Splintered Icon" by Bill Napier up on Book-Blog, which is a great place to find book reviews if you're at a loss for something to read and would like to hear a bit about what's out there.
Excerpt from Debra's review:
"The action of Napier's book alternates between the present and past, with the modern story interrupted by large chunks from the journal, thirty to forty pages at a time. In effect Napier has written two independent stories, as Ogilvie's narrative, in expanded form, could easily stand alone as historical fiction. . . . Fans of literate historical thrillers should give this one a look."
From Matt: The scriptwriters made quite a few changes from the book, but they were all for the best - and booklover though I am I have to admit that its better to see magic than to read about it.
From Mina: I adore this film. Monsieur Hulot’s very modern sister and brother-in-law don’t know what to do with Tati’s charmingly untidy and bungling protagonist, who inhabits a world where meaning is still more important than appearances.
From Carey: A must see Hayao Miyazaki’s anime is Laputa: Castle in the Sky, originally released in 1986. A fantasy film that explores the altruistic and compassionate nature of humans, aspects lost through repeated exposure to power, technology, and the complexities brought by the combination of the two. 
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