The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett is a wonderful re-telling of the Cinderella story -- but it is by no means the first. Here are a few other re-imaginings of this famous fairy tale that we adore: Ever After Still one of my all-time favorite movies, Ever After is another fun version of Cinderella --... Continue Reading →
Beyond The Stepsister’s Tale: 5 More Cinderella Re-Tellings
The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett is a wonderful re-telling of the Cinderella story -- but it is by no means the first. Here are a few other re-imaginings of this famous fairy tale that we adore: Ever After Still one of my all-time favorite movies, Ever After is another fun version of Cinderella --... Continue Reading →
Win a set of Sherlock prints from OutNerdMe
Earlier this year, we introduced you to the fantastic fandom artwork of Stephen Poon, aka OutNerdMe. Our first contest with Stephen was so successful, we're back for another one! This time, we're turning to classic literature and giving away two sets of prints inspired by Sherlock Holmes, and the hit BBC drama Sherlock. One winner... Continue Reading →
Win a set of Sherlock prints from OutNerdMe
Earlier this year, we introduced you to the fantastic fandom artwork of Stephen Poon, aka OutNerdMe. Our first contest with Stephen was so successful, we're back for another one! This time, we're turning to classic literature and giving away two sets of prints inspired by Sherlock Holmes, and the hit BBC drama Sherlock. One winner... Continue Reading →
New YA Releases: June 10, 2014
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Hexed by Michelle Krys If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won’t stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star... Continue Reading →
13 Bookish Crafts Perfect to Make This Summer
Summer vacation is here -- and when I was growing up, that meant one thing: crafting! My mom used to give my brother and I the option of going to various camps and activities ... or instead, spending that money at the craft store for a summer's worth of art supplies. We almost always chose... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister’s Tale: The Origins of Cinderella
Our June Book of the Month, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett, is a wholly unique twist on the classic Cinderella story. But most of us know Cinderella from the Disney incarnation, or other popular adaptations. So today, we thought we'd take a deeper look at the original story. Once Upon A Time The earliest... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister’s Tale: The Origins of Cinderella
Our June Book of the Month, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett, is a wholly unique twist on the classic Cinderella story. But most of us know Cinderella from the Disney incarnation, or other popular adaptations. So today, we thought we'd take a deeper look at the original story. Once Upon A Time The earliest... Continue Reading →
The Stepsister’s Tale by Tracy Barrett
Offering a unique twist on a beloved fairy tale, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett gives readers a refreshing look at the story of Cinderella -- one that will have you rooting for some unlikely heroines, and rethinking your definition of "happily ever after." Jane Montjoy is tired of being a lady. She's tired of... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Stepsister’s Tale by Tracy Barrett
Offering a unique twist on a beloved fairy tale, The Stepsister's Tale by Tracy Barrett gives readers a refreshing look at the story of Cinderella -- one that will have you rooting for some unlikely heroines, and rethinking your definition of "happily ever after." Jane Montjoy is tired of being a lady. She's tired of... Continue Reading →
