More to Come!

By Lisa -
Well, I am way behind in my reviews. So, here is what will be coming soon to this blog.

Movies/DVD's:
Vanity Fair


Shall We Dance


Quantum Leap - Season 2


My Own Private Idaho (maybe....)


Books:
Sugar Cookie Murder - Fluke


He Had it Coming - Spencer



Can You Keep a Secret - Kinsella


That's all I can recall right now, but I am sure there is more.

EDITED: Went back in and added the Elf Prince icons since I am apparently never going to get around to reviewing these. 5/17/05

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