Today, we're kicking off a week-long celebration of tomorrow's release of Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes by Rick Riordan, a companion novel to the Percy Jackson series -- which this year is marking 10 years in print! Each day this week, we're bringing you a little more in-depth information about Greek mythology -- and a unique... Continue Reading →
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Ultimate Gift Ideas & Where to Shop for Book Lovers
With the holidays upon us, it's time to start shopping for the fellow book lovers in your life -- and to pass along your wish list to loved ones, too! We all know that it is dang-near impossible to buy books as a gift for book lovers ... because you never know what's already in... Continue Reading →
14 Ultimate YA Summer Reads for 2014
Summer is HERE, and that means it's time to grab some shades, a picnic blanket, and your best beach read for some outdoor reading time in the lovely warmth and sunshine. As far as I'm concerned, ANY book can be the perfect summer read, as long as you enjoy reading it. But if you really... Continue Reading →
Beyond Words: Your Favorite Authors in a Fantasy Calendar
Today, I wanted to let you guys know about a pretty AMAZING project going on right now featuring some of your favorite authors. The incredibly talented photographer Lauren Zurchin is in the process of creating a 2016 fantasy calendar, featuring 12+ authors. This is the second such calendar Lauren has created -- the first one... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: Lisa Schroeder’s Favorite Cookies
Today, we wrap-up our week-long feature on holiday baking and middle grade fiction about baking. But first, author Lisa Schroeder stops by with a guest post about why she loves baking, and shares one of her favorite recipes. Be sure to check out Lisa's three great middle grade books about baking: It's Raining Cupcakes Sprinkles... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: Frosting & Friendship by Lisa Schroeder
We've got one more book in Lisa Schroeder's middle grade series to feature this week in our literary holiday baking tie-in, and that book is Frosting and Friendship -- the delicious third tale in this series, which was released just a couple months ago! Has Lily bitten off more than she can bake? A sweet... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: Frosting & Friendship by Lisa Schroeder
We've got one more book in Lisa Schroeder's middle grade series to feature this week in our literary holiday baking tie-in, and that book is Frosting and Friendship -- the delicious third tale in this series, which was released just a couple months ago! Has Lily bitten off more than she can bake? A sweet... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: Sprinkles & Secrets by Lisa Schroeder
Holiday Baking Week continues today, with a look at the second book in Lisa Schroeder's It's Raining Cupcakes middle grade series: Sprinkles &Â Secrets In this companion novel to It's Raining Cupcakes, twelve-year-old Sophie has a dream come true when she's offered a TV commercial spot. She's not just happy about the opportunity, she's over the... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: Sprinkles & Secrets by Lisa Schroeder
Holiday Baking Week continues today, with a look at the second book in Lisa Schroeder's It's Raining Cupcakes middle grade series: Sprinkles &Â Secrets In this companion novel to It's Raining Cupcakes, twelve-year-old Sophie has a dream come true when she's offered a TV commercial spot. She's not just happy about the opportunity, she's over the... Continue Reading →
Holiday Baking: It’s Raining Cupcakes by Lisa Schroeder
All this week, we're featuring Lisa Schroeder's It's Raining Cupcakes book series for middle grade readers -- to tie in with all that holiday baking you're likely to be doing this month. (Or if you're not baking, you'll at least be sampling some baked goods, right?) Today, we turn the spotlight onto the first book... Continue Reading →
