I seriously hope James Frey and Jobie Hughes (Pittacus Lore) at least send Alex Pettyfer a nice fruit basket for turning their successful book, I Am Number Four, into a best seller by playing Number Four in the movie adaptation. It's No. 1 this week, obviously in anticipation of the looming movie premiere. This Week    Children's Chapter... Continue Reading →

I seriously hope James Frey and Jobie Hughes (Pittacus Lore) at least send Alex Pettyfer a nice fruit basket for turning their successful book, I Am Number Four, into a best seller by playing Number Four in the movie adaptation. It's No. 1 this week, obviously in anticipation of the looming movie premiere. This Week    Children's Chapter... Continue Reading →

While there aren't any major changes to the YA line-up, two titles for younger readers have entered this week's top 10: Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm; and One Crazy Summer -- a National Book Award finalist -- by Rita Williams-Garcia. This Week    Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1   THE LOST... Continue Reading →

Synopsis: The Summer King is missing; the Dark Court is bleeding; and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey. Aislinn tends to the Summer Court, searching for her absent king and yearning for Seth. Torn between his new queen and his old love, Keenan works from afar... Continue Reading →

Some really cool things happening on this week's best sellers list! First, we have two new entrants: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool; and the much-anticipated Across the Universe by Beth Revis, which debuts at No. 7. I've never heard of Moon, but you'd have to live under a rock to not know about Universe.... Continue Reading →

What is Living Literature?: I was first introduced to the concept of Living Literature through my work with my school's Beta Club. Beta Club is an honor society for students who maintain an A/B Honor Roll with zero behavior referrals. As a part of the Beta Club, the students are awarded the opportunity to participate... Continue Reading →

Nothing new to report on the best seller's list, just that Ally Condie's Matched is still holding tight, as well as Sara Shepard's latest, The Lying Game (and I imagine fans are happy since "Pretty Little Liars" is back on TV!) In paperbacks, Stefan's Diaries, Vol 2, Bloodlust, is in its first week at No. 3.... Continue Reading →

Nothing new to report on the best seller's list, just that Ally Condie's Matched is still holding tight, as well as Sara Shepard's latest, The Lying Game (and I imagine fans are happy since "Pretty Little Liars" is back on TV!) In paperbacks, Stefan's Diaries, Vol 2, Bloodlust, is in its first week at No. 3.... Continue Reading →