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Marks Family Madness
A little bit of everything we love — the books on our shelves, the movies on repeat, and the family that ties it all together. Pull up a chair and stay a while.
What we’re into
Three things we can’t stop talking about
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Books
The stories that stack up on nightstands and get passed around the dinner table. Old favorites and new discoveries alike.
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Movies
Movie nights, quoted lines, and the comfort films we return to again and again. Popcorn optional, opinions guaranteed.
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Family
The whole reason for the madness. The people who make every book better and every movie louder. Ours, and glad of it.
A little madness, a lot of love
Thanks for stopping by. Look around, see what we’re reading and watching, and get to know the family behind it all.
Latest Posts
From the blog
The latest from our little corner of the internet — fresh reads, fresh takes, and everything in between.
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The Ultimate Blessings of God.
Read more →: The Ultimate Blessings of God.Finding gratitude in difficult seasons: Inspired by One Thousand Gifts, I’m launching a Thankfulness Series on the blog, starting with a prayer for my parents’ incredible legacy of faith.
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Seasonal Watchlist Series: The Ultimate Fall Movie & TV Guide
Read more →: Seasonal Watchlist Series: The Ultimate Fall Movie & TV GuideIf crisp-weather nights make you crave mysteries, magic, and moody vibes, this fall guide rounds up my favorite shows and films—think Sherlock, Gilmore Girls, The Batman, Harry Potter, and more—with…
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Finding Grace in the Details: Why I Revisited Sherlock (and Loved It)
Read more →: Finding Grace in the Details: Why I Revisited Sherlock (and Loved It)When Jon and I were first married, we lived in a cozy one-bedroom apartment. One of its neatest quirks was a small room off the living room, separated by double…
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Jupiter Ascending Review: A Campy Space Opera That Deserved a TV Series
Read more →: Jupiter Ascending Review: A Campy Space Opera That Deserved a TV SeriesThis Jupiter Ascending review looks at the film’s ambitious sci-fi world, fairy-tale romance, memorable cast, spectacular visuals, and uneven pacing, while making the case that its story deserved a multi-season…
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Summer Favorites Roundup:
Read more →: Summer Favorites Roundup:The Best Books, Movies, TV Shows, and Lifestyle Finds Welcome to Part 1 of a new two-part series! Now that I am getting back into writing regularly, I want to…
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Grief and Family Secrets in ‘Come Dance at My Wedding’
Read more →: Grief and Family Secrets in ‘Come Dance at My Wedding’To be honest, I had a really hard time writing this review. The most difficult part for me is that this movie centers around the loss of a parent. Because…