The story of how author A.A. Milne was inspired by his son Christopher's love of his stuffed toys to write his beloved stories about Winnie the Pooh is well-known. But the story of the real bear that inspired Christopher to name his teddy bear Winnie is less well-known -- and that is the story that... Continue Reading →
Easily the funniest book I've read in ages, Hellhole by Gina Damico is the unlikely story of one teenage boy's quest to rid himself of a junk food-loving, reality TV-obsessed devil that's taken up residence in his basement. It's so funny, in fact, that I must apologize to my husband for waking him up repeatedly... Continue Reading →
Easily the funniest book I've read in ages, Hellhole by Gina Damico is the unlikely story of one teenage boy's quest to rid himself of a junk food-loving, reality TV-obsessed devil that's taken up residence in his basement. It's so funny, in fact, that I must apologize to my husband for waking him up repeatedly... Continue Reading →
A sweet little book about being more than what people expect, and the idea that appearances can be deceiving. Supertruck shows little readers what happens when an everyday garbage truck transforms to save the city from a snowstorm. Stephan Savage's story is simple, but sweetly powerful -- and his charming illustrations are the perfect emphasis... Continue Reading →
A sweet little book about being more than what people expect, and the idea that appearances can be deceiving. Supertruck shows little readers what happens when an everyday garbage truck transforms to save the city from a snowstorm. Stephan Savage's story is simple, but sweetly powerful -- and his charming illustrations are the perfect emphasis... Continue Reading →
Swoon-worthy seaside seduction and magic aplenty abound within the pages of Save Me by Jenny Elliot, an addictive paranormal romance read from the new Swoon Reads imprint at Macmillan. Debut-novelist Jenny Elliott’s thrilling romance, chosen by readers, writers, and publishers for the first list in the new Swoon Reads imprint, pours on the tension and... Continue Reading →
Swoon-worthy seaside seduction and magic aplenty abound within the pages of Save Me by Jenny Elliot, an addictive paranormal romance read from the new Swoon Reads imprint at Macmillan. Debut-novelist Jenny Elliott’s thrilling romance, chosen by readers, writers, and publishers for the first list in the new Swoon Reads imprint, pours on the tension and... Continue Reading →
Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole may be the most exhilarating installment of the Arcana Chronicles to date, with the stakes higher than ever, and Evie's heart torn between two lovers in one impossible choice. Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1... Continue Reading →
Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole may be the most exhilarating installment of the Arcana Chronicles to date, with the stakes higher than ever, and Evie's heart torn between two lovers in one impossible choice. Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1... Continue Reading →
A gritty story about one troubled teen, and the extreme measures he'll take to find happiness and success in life -- and the consequences of those actions, are the highlights of Betting Blind by Stephanie Guerra. Some risks are worth taking... The cards are stacking up against Gabriel James: first there’s Phil, the guy paying... Continue Reading →
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