Today, we've got part 2 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Lauren DeStefano, the author of our April Book of the Month, Wither. Would you ever consider writing any spin-offs (short stories or books) about any of the other characters in WITHER? Maybe the other wives or Linden? (Because we'd read those -- we'd totally... Continue Reading →
Here's a look at some of today's new releases in YA: The Gathering (Darkness Rising) by Kelley Armstrong Strange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted... Continue Reading →
The theatrical release of the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants is just a couple weeks away. And we're excited to see this movie for a lot of reasons -- not just because of Robert Pattinson's swoon-worthy factor, but because the novel is simply AMAZING, and we can't wait to see how it... Continue Reading →
The theatrical release of the movie adaptation of Sara Gruen's Water for Elephants is just a couple weeks away. And we're excited to see this movie for a lot of reasons -- not just because of Robert Pattinson's swoon-worthy factor, but because the novel is simply AMAZING, and we can't wait to see how it... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again, when the American Library Association announces the top 10 most challenged library books of the last year. These are the books that parents have tried to get banned from libraries because they disagree with the subject matter in some way. And of course, these challenges are generally shot down... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to present to you part 1 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Wither author Lauren DeStefano! What's the story behind the story? What was your inspiration/creative spark for WITHER? If I knew, I'd bottle it and take a swig every time I was hurting for writing mojo. All I know for... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to present to you part 1 of our 3-part exclusive interview with Wither author Lauren DeStefano! What's the story behind the story? What was your inspiration/creative spark for WITHER? If I knew, I'd bottle it and take a swig every time I was hurting for writing mojo. All I know for... Continue Reading →
There's not much movement in the top 10 this week, but it's pretty safe to say there will be a new no. 1 next week: Cassandra Clare's City of Fallen Angels. This Week   Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1  A WORLD WITHOUT HEROES, by Brandon Mull. (Aladdin, $19.99.) A young boy is... Continue Reading →
There is a TON of news this week, so be sure to scroll down to get everything! * This week, it became official! Josh Hutcherson has been cast as Peeta and Liam Hemsworth has been cast as Gale in The Hunger Games movie. Here are a few articles about the news: 'The Hunger Games' filmmakers... Continue Reading →
Today, we are SO excited to be hosting a very special guest blog from the ladies behind the Official Chemical Garden Trilogy Fan Site, which is run by fans with the support of Simon & Schuster. They're here today to tell us more about their site, how they got started & what you can find... Continue Reading →
