Author Archives: Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith

About Simone Snaith

Simone Snaith writes young adult and fantasy novels, and sings in the band Turning Violet. A fan of scifi, fantasy, the supernatural and most things from the '80s, she enjoys reviewing music, books and movies. You can read about her own books at simonesnaith.com.

Book Review: “Turbulence” by Samit Basu

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Turbulence, by novelist/comic writer Samit Basu, is a fast-paced, fun read about a group of people who develop superpowers after taking the same flight from London to Delhi. Each passenger gains abilities related to whatever they dreamed on the flight, so the … Continue reading →

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Pasadena’s Gamble House Offers “Upstairs-Downstairs” Tour

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Simone Snaith

The Gamble House is a National Historic Landmark in Pasadena, designed in 1908 by Charles and Henry Greene for David and Mary Gamble of the Procter & Gamble Company. The house, an example of American Arts and Crafts style architecture, is … Continue reading →

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“Stranded” In Theaters July 26

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Simone Snaith
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Movie Review: “Byzantium”

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Simone Snaith

While Byzantium has the selling point of being directed by Neil Jordan of Interview With A Vampire fame, it stands on its own as a dark, exciting, absorbing film. It’s easily the best vampire movie I’ve seen since Let The … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Joyland” by Stephen King

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Stephen King’s latest novel Joyland is a Hard Case Crime murder mystery, featuring a college student who stumbles across an unsolved crime at a small amusement park. It’s also a coming-of-age story for the sensitive young man, Devon Jones, who takes a … Continue reading →

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Yakuza-Palooza at the Egyptian Theatre

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Simone Snaith

The American Cinematheque presents Yakuza-Palooza at The Egyptian Theatre on June 27 and 28, two nights of Japanese crime films, including Pale Flower, Massacre Gun and Killers on Parade. The event is hosted by Chris Desjardins, or Chris D., former band leader … Continue reading →

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“We Got Power! Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s” at Book Soup

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Simone Snaith

This Saturday at 4pm, Book Soup is hosting a book signing event for We Got Power!: Hardcore Punk Scenes from 1980s Southern California (Bazillion Points Publishing), which pays tribute to the fanzine “We Got Power!” created in 1981 by David … Continue reading →

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Gallery 1988 presents Space!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Simone Snaith
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Eat/See/Hear this Saturday with “Raiders of The Lost Ark”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Eat|See|Hear is a monthly event beginning this Saturday through September 14th featuring an outdoor movie (on a 52-foot wide, High Definition screen), live music from local buzzbands and LA’s favorite food trucks. This Saturday’s event will take place at Paul Revere … Continue reading →

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Fraggle Rock’s 30th Anniversary Party

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Simone Snaith

Beloved Jim Henson show Fraggle Rock celebrated the 30th Anniversary of its creation at The Spare Room in Hollywood’s Roosevelt Hotel this past Wednesday. Gobo and Red were on hand at a short red carpet at the entrance to greet celebrity … Continue reading →

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