Today, we are delighted to launch out first book of the month for 2012 -- A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton, the upcoming sequel to Darkness Becomes Her. We adore this series -- which features an edgy YA heroine, a futuristic versions of New Orleans, and some very clever twists on Greek mythology. To celebrate... Continue Reading →
After much delay, we are pleased to finally announce the winners of our Frankenstein-inspired writing contest, which was held as part of our October Book of the Month feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel. Each of our two winners will receive a copy of This Dark Endeavor, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. For... Continue Reading →
After much delay, we are pleased to finally announce the winners of our Frankenstein-inspired writing contest, which was held as part of our October Book of the Month feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel. Each of our two winners will receive a copy of This Dark Endeavor, courtesy of Simon & Schuster. For... Continue Reading →
As November comes to a close, it's time for us to take a look back at the best of our Book of the Month feature on Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: Stream of Consciousness Writing Contest For this months writing contest, we asked you to try your hand at the stream of consciousness writing style.... Continue Reading →
As November comes to a close, it's time for us to take a look back at the best of our Book of the Month feature on Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: Stream of Consciousness Writing Contest For this months writing contest, we asked you to try your hand at the stream of consciousness writing style.... Continue Reading →
Today's post is a bit spoiler-y, so if you haven't read Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi yet, turn away now. If you HAVE read it, keep reading beyond the jump for some fun superhero comparisons! One of the first things I noticed when reading Shatter Me is the X-Men like qualities that come into play... Continue Reading →
Today's post is a bit spoiler-y, so if you haven't read Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi yet, turn away now. If you HAVE read it, keep reading beyond the jump for some fun superhero comparisons! One of the first things I noticed when reading Shatter Me is the X-Men like qualities that come into play... Continue Reading →
Intrigued by the world of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me? Here are some ways to explore the themes further: Essays: Earlier this month we discussed George Orwell's 1984. Read it and compare it to Shatter Me. Pick one or two elements to compare and contrast. We also discussed a writing technique called stream-of-consciousness, which is used in... Continue Reading →
Intrigued by the world of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me? Here are some ways to explore the themes further: Essays: Earlier this month we discussed George Orwell's 1984. Read it and compare it to Shatter Me. Pick one or two elements to compare and contrast. We also discussed a writing technique called stream-of-consciousness, which is used in... Continue Reading →
Here it is! The final part of our exclusive Q&A with Shatter Me author Tahereh Mafi, in which she answers our flash questions! Thanks again for playing along, Tahereh ... If they made a Tahereh Mafi candle, what would it smell like? The inside of an Anthropologie store. Favorite cartoon? The Simpsons. Chocolate or vanilla?... Continue Reading →
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