Ginna Baker

ABOUT US: HollywoodJesus.com was registered in October, 1997, and has been live since February, 1998. Hollywood Jesus exists only by the grace of God and the vision of writers like Ginna Baker, whose latest work at HJ is listed below. Also see the profiles for our other staff members, listed at right.



Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Confounded by the Snape Question
It's Not Nice Having to Choose Bumper Stickers
Ginna Baker | 07/18/07 | Books, Editorials, Hogwarts Expressions | Comments Off

It is Rowling, not Dumbledore, whose character we must assess. And like her Half-Blood Prince, Rowling has already proven herself too slippery to be second-guessed. The safest bet might be to surrender our minds (and our money) to her literary genius.


The Ladies of Grace Adieu
A Letter to Readers on the Subject of an Excellent Book
Ginna Baker | 11/15/06 | Books, Reviews, Blogs | No Comments

Written in 19th-century English reminiscent of Jane Austen, these brilliant stories include a retelling of "Rumplestilskin," a tale of Mary Queen of Scots, and a folk tale about a famous magician king.

 


March: A Novel
A Realistic Retelling
Ginna Baker | 07/04/06 | Books, Reviews, Blogs | No Comments

If you are interested in the civil war, the ethics of slavery, the life of a Union chaplain, or just an interesting read, this novel by Geraldine Brooks might be for you.