In the essence of time, this won't be the most polished review, but here are some mostly non-spoilery thoughts on the latest addition to Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series, City of Fallen Angels. Fans will not be disappointed with the fast-paced plot and intricate puzzle pieces that require readers to keep up or fall... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote to... Continue Reading →
Things are starting to rattle around on the best sellers list with three new entrants, including a new number one! That honor goes to Sherrilyn Kenyon with Invincible, the second book in The Chronicles of Nick series. Also new is Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys and Best of the Best by Tim Green.... Continue Reading →
Ladies and gentlemen, there's a new number one this week, and I've never even heard of it. It's a middle-grade book called A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull. And you know why this rocks? Because it means eight- to twelve-year-olds are reading in big enough droves to put a book at the top of... Continue Reading →
We all know paranormal romance is (still) the leading genre in YA. There's no shortage of books and shows: The X-Files; Ghost Hunters (TAPS); Destination Truth; Ghost Adventures; Ghost Lab; Fact or Faked; Monster Quest; and my personal favorite, Psychic Kids: Children of the Paranormal. (They would have a field day with Violet from Kimberly... Continue Reading →
Sadly, there's not much to report on this week's best seller's list. Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins -- which debuted in the top 10 last week --Â is just barely holding on at no. 10. I Am Number Four is still in the top spot, which is more than we can say for the movie, despite its... Continue Reading →
All this month we've been featuring The Body Finder and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting. Both are a fantastic blend of crime thriller and paranormal romance. Below, you'll find some thought-provoking prompts and project ideas to use in the classroom or for your own writing projects. Essay ideas: Some investigators actually use mediums/psychics... Continue Reading →
FINALLY! We finally have some new titles in the top 10! The most notable is Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins. It's the second book in the Hex Hall series. The other is a sports title called Hothead by Cal Ripkin Jr. and Kevin Cowherd. This Week   Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1  I AM... Continue Reading →
Sara enjoyed a much-deserved vacation this week, but the news must go on! Here are some of the top stories of the week: Lily Collins, who is set to play Clary Fray in the movie adaptation of The Mortal Instruments, has opened a Twitter account AS Clary: @lilyasclaryfray Speaking of The Mortal Instruments, author Cassandra Clare... Continue Reading →
Synopsis: The missing dead call to Violet. They want to be found. Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered—and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Only those closest to her know what she is capable of, but when she discovers the body of a young boy she also draws the... Continue Reading →
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