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Blogger, book reviewer for Reader Views, reader, artist, poet, and animal/nature lover. Www.saexaminer.org

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 13h

Ballet Nepantla’s Mística brings Día de Muertos to life through movement and tradition.🌹

🎟️ Free show | Oct. 25 | San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum

#Mistica #BalletNepantla #SanBenitoArts #DiaDeMuertos #TexasEvents #BalletFolklorico

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A Night of Celebration of Culture and Spirit with Mística

Ballet Nepantla’s Mística is coming to San Benito on October 25. Photo: Ballet Nepantla Ballet Nepantla Presents Mística Honoring our ancestors through dance, spirit, and tradition As Día de Muerto…

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 1d

SALEM'S LOT turns 50 as of today. Didn't know until my pal (and co-writer) Rich Chizmar told me.

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 1d

The Philadelphia Film Festival is back! 🎥 Oct 16–26
This year’s lineup brings global storytelling to Philly, & don’t miss the world premiere of Ian Kimble’s darkly hilarious Dead Giveaway.

#PFF2025 #DeadGiveaway #HorrorComedy #IndieFilm

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Dead Giveaway: The Hilarious Horror Premiere Lighting Up the Philadelphia Film Festival

Mikaela Hoover and Ruby Modine in Dead Giveaway. Photo: VP Independent, used with permission. 🎬 Philadelphia Film Festival 2025: Celebrating the Best in Global Cinema Every October, the Philadelphi…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 2d

🕵️Criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn unpacks the darkest corners of the human mind in his live show at San Antonio’s Empire Theatre.

#TrueCrime #DrScottBonn #SerialKiller #SanAntonio #EmpireTheatre #Psychology

More in today's blog post 👇
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Dr. Scott Bonn’s One-Man True Crime Show Comes to the Empire Theatre

Criminologist Dr. Scott Bonn brings the terrifying minds of serial killers to the San Antonio stage. Photo: ATG Entertainment Step Inside the Minds of Serial Killers: Dr. Scott Bonn’s Chilling One-…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 3d

New York singer-songwriter Bill Scorzari returns with Sidereal Days (Day 1), an album born from patience, poetry, and the quiet magic of time. ✨ 🎶

#BillScorzari #SiderealDays #SingerSongwriter #NewMusic #IndieArtist #MusicBlog

Read more in today's music blog post 👇
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Bill Scorzari’s Sidereal Days (Day 1) is a Soulful Journey Across Time and Truth

Bill Scorzari announces double album release. Photo: Dreamspider Publicity, used with permission. Bill Scorzari Returns with Sidereal Days (Day 1) — The First of a Double Album Project HUNTINGTON, …

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 4d

💫 October is one of the busiest & most exciting months at Pearl! 🎉 Whether you’re looking for family fun, foodie events, or live music by the river, there’s something for everyone.

#PearlSA #SanAntonioEvents #LiveMusicSATX #Diwali

Read the full list of events 👇
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October Events You Won’t Want to Miss at Pearl

From Diwali to BBQ, there’s something for everyone this fall. Photo: Pearl 🎃 October at Pearl: A Month Full of Music, Food, and Community Fun Fall has officially arrived, and there’s no bette…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 5d

Some books change how we see a story. Others change how we see genres.

The Client by John Grisham did both for me and opened the door to a new world of reading. ⚖️

#LegalThrillers #JohnGrisham #Substack

📰 Read my latest Substack post
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How 'The Client' Turned Me Into a Legal Thriller Fan

Finding justice and joy in a new reading genre.”

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 5d

📖What happens when the past you never knew changes everything? Ha Jin’s 'Looking for Tank Man' is a haunting reminder of the cost of forgetting.

Release date: October 21

#HaJin #LookingForTankMan

Read more about this new release 👇
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‘Looking for Tank Man’ is Ha Jin’s Powerful Reckoning with Memory and Protest

‘Looking for Tank Man’ by Ha Jin. Photo: Other Press Book Spotlight: Looking for Tank Man by Ha Jin From Ha Jin, the acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Waiting, comes a riv…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 6d

A girls’ night out turns into a chilling mystery when one friend disappears and everyone’s hiding something.🎥

#MovieReview #ThrillerMovies #LyingInWait #IndieFilm #NewThriller #Cinephile #MovieRecommendations

My review of Lying in Wait is up now. 🔍

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Lying in Wait Delivers a Dark, Gripping Mystery

Lying in Wait is a girls’ night gone wrong thriller that keeps you guessing. Photo: One Tree Entertainment, used with permission. 🎬 Lying In Wait (2025) — Movie Review Synopsis:During a girls…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 7d

🎭 All aboard for mystery & murder! Harlingen Community Theatre opens Season 51 with Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. 🚂

#HarlingenTheatre #CommunityTheatre #SupportLocalArts #MurderOnTheOrientExpress #AgathaChristie#RGVArts

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All Aboard! Harlingen Community Theatre Brings Murder on the Orient Express to the Stage

Harlingen Community Theatre’s production of Murder on the Orient Express opens on Friday October 24, 2025. Gemini-generated image. Community theater plays a vital role in bringing people toge…

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 8d

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 8d

🎬 From page to screen: Stephen King’s 'The Running Man' returns as a major motion picture this November.

Here’s what to know about the book, the story, and the new adaptation.

Time to re-read this classic.
#StephenKing #TheRunningManMovie #BookAdaptation

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Stephen King’s Dystopian Classic ‘The Running Man’ Gets a Bold New Adaptation in 2025

The new book to movie adaptation starring Glen Powell hits theaters on November 7. Photo: Barnes & Noble Stephen King’s “The Running Man” Returns — and Hits the Big Screen Originally published …

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 9d

My review of 'Terror in Desert Skies' by Kathryn Lane for Reader Views.

#ReaderViews #BookReview #BookReviewer #TerrorInDesertSkies #Fiction #Reading #Writing

Reader Views @reader-views.bsky.social · 10d

A festive balloon fiesta in New Mexico turns deadly when a suspected drone sabotage sends a hot air balloon plummeting, propelling investigator Nikki Garcia into a gripping race for justice.
#MysteryThriller #IndieBooks #BookReview #ReaderViews buff.ly/fCVLuFt

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 9d

Witch, please! 🧹 Pilates, brunch, and poolside lounging — all with a Halloween twist.

#SanAntonioEvents #HotGirlFitness #Halloween #PilatesAndBrunch #SanAntonioLife #PlazaSanAntonioHotel

See why Hot Witch Pilates & Brunch is San Antonio’s must-do spooky-season event
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Halloween-Themed Wellness Comes to San Antonio

Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa announces Hot Witch Pilates & Brunch event. Photo: Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, used with permission. Hot Witch Pilates & Brunch at Plaza San Antoni…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 10d

We talk a lot about leadership and communication — but not enough about respect.

Robert L. Dilenschneider’s 'Respect' is a refreshing reminder that small acts of courtesy can change the world.📚

#Respect #BookReview #Gifted #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

My full review:
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Rediscovering Respect: How One Small Virtue Can Change Everything

‘Respect’ is Robert L. Dilenschneider’s forthcoming new book. Photo: Barnes & Noble Book Review: Respect – How to Change the World One Interaction at a Time By Robert L. Dilen…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 10d

🌿 From “Beauty of the Duty” to her breathtaking take on “Chasing Cars,” Tally Koren continues to evolve as one of the UK’s most distinctive voices.

🎶Release date: Oct 10

#TallyKoren #ChasingCars #UKArtists #NewMusic

Read more about this in today's music blog post 👇
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Tally Koren: The Voice Turning Familiar Melodies into Unforgettable Moments

Tally Koren announces new EP featuring epic interpretation of Snow Patrol’s ‘Chasing Cars.’ Photo: TCK Productions, used with permission. Tally Koren: Redefining the Art of the Co…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 11d

✨A tequila empire. A ruthless family. A fight for power that turns deadly.🥃

Read my review of Tim Reuben’s explosive debut, Tequila: A Story of Success, Love & Violence.👇

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#BookReview #Thriller #TequilaNovel #Gifted #ARCReader #TimReuben

‘Tequila’: Power, Passion, and Betrayal — Inside Tim Reuben’s Explosive Family Thriller

‘Tequila’ is Tim Reuben’s debut novel. Photo: Barnes & Noble Book Spotlight & Review: Tequila: A Story of Success, Love & Violence by Tim Reuben Release Date: October …

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 11d

Fall flavors have arrived at La Panadería! 🍂✨

From the return of Pumpkin Concha 🎃 to the debut of the indulgent Dubai Chocolate Pan de Muerto 💀, this season’s pan dulce lineup is full of bold, cozy flavors.

Available for a limited time.

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Sweet Traditions: La Panadería Unveils Its Fall Pan Dulce and Día de Muertos Treats

La Panadería’s Pink Pan de Muerto. Photo: La Panadería, used with permission. 🍂 Celebrate Fall with La Panadería’s New Seasonal Pan Dulce and Día de los Muertos Specials La Panadería is excit…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 12d

Now reading: 'Respect: How To Change the World One Interaction at a Time' by Robert L. Dilenschneider.

The author delivers an insightful and original discussion of how to cultivate respectfulness in every facet of your life.

Release date: 10/28

#Respect #Books #Communication

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 12d

📚➡️🎬 Dive into the magic, the drama, and the must-see adaptations hitting theaters and streaming soon.

#BookToMovie #Adaptations #Books #Movies #ReadingCommunity

Check out my latest Substack post for 5 big adaptations you won’t want to miss: 👇
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From Page to Screen: Why We Can’t Resist Book-to-Movie Adaptations

Exploring the magic, the drama, and the must-see adaptations hitting theaters and streaming soon.

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 12d

'Attacking Earth and Sun' lays bare the brutal truth of French colonization in Algeria.

✨ From award-winning author Mathieu Belezi
📖 Out Oct 28

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#BookBlog #HistoricalFiction #MathieuBelezi #LiteraryFiction #TranslatedFiction #OtherPress

Mathieu Belezi’s ‘Attacking Earth and Sun’: The Human Cost of Empire

‘Attacking Earth and Sun’ will be released on October 28. Photo: Other Press Book Spotlight: Attacking Earth and Sun by Mathieu Belezi History rarely tells the full story of conquest. I…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 13d

What if your favorite horror monsters were inspired by real psychological disorders? 🧠💀

'Monsters on the Couch' by Brian Sharpless explores the true science behind the scares.

Read my review 👇
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#HorrorBooks #Psychology #BookReview #HalloweenReads

Fear, Folklore, and the Human Mind: Exploring ‘Monsters on the Couch’ by Brian Sharpless

‘Monsters on the Couch’ by Brian A. Sharpless. Photo: Barnes & Noble Book Spotlight: Monsters on the Couch by Brian A. Sharpless Exploring the Real Psychological Disorders Behind Fa…

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 14d

Support local theatre & enjoy a night of classic mystery!

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap opens October 17 at the Camille Playhouse — a thrilling whodunit you won’t want to miss.

#TheMousetrap #BrownsvilleArts #LocalTheatre 🎭

🎟️ Details in today's blog post
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Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap: A Classic Mystery Comes to Brownsville

Camille Playhouse’s production of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap opens on October 17. Photo: Broadway Shows 🎭 The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie Show Dates: October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 2…

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Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 15d

I'm from South Texas, and they're starting to air those recruiting commercials on tv here.

Sandra Cruz @scruz96.bsky.social · 15d

Suspicious Minds — a gripping new docuseries & podcast premiering Oct 17 investigates how AI technologies are reshaping paranoia & the fragile line between mental wellness & illness. 🎥 8 episodes

🔗 Read more about this👇
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#SuspiciousMinds #AI #Docuseries #MentalHealth

Suspicious Minds: A New Docuseries Exploring AI, Delusion, and the Fragile Human Mind

Sean King O’Grady’s AI docuseries Suspicious Minds premieres worldwide on October 17. Photo: Agoric Media, used with permission. Wondermind and Agoric Media presents: Suspicious Minds: …