Victorian London has never been so sexy as within the pages of Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince, the second book in her stunning trilogy of prequels to The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices. Whether you are Team Will, Team Jem, or -- like me -- Team Undecided, there is plenty to tantalize you within the pages... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Victorian London has never been so sexy as within the pages of Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince, the second book in her stunning trilogy of prequels to The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices. Whether you are Team Will, Team Jem, or -- like me -- Team Undecided, there is plenty to tantalize you within the pages... Continue Reading →
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: Essay and project ideas
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 →
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi: Essay and project ideas
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 →
New releases provide a sales bump for established titles
Wow, another mild week on the children's best-seller lists. Ally Condie's Matched is still doing well in its second week; Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why is back at no. 1 on the paperback list (possibly a bump from this week's release of The Future of Us); and James Dashner's The Maze Runner series is at... Continue Reading →
The Saturday Post: New Books, Movie Adaptations & More
* Author James Dashner made a surprise announcement this week: there will be a 4th book in The Maze Runner series. The Kill Order will be released on August 14, 2012. * Maggie Stiefvater confirmed via Twitter that she is writing the third book in her faerie series, Requiem. * Author Myra McEntire has blogged... Continue Reading →
Holiday Shopping Guide 2011: Middle Grade
Today we conclude our 2011 Holiday Shopping Guide with the best of Middle Grade. Not only are these books perfect for MG readers, but teens and adults will probably enjoy, them too! Be sure to check out last year's shopping guide for even more ideas! Middle Grade: Peter Nimble & His Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan... Continue Reading →
Tahereh Mafi: Shatter Me Q&A Part 4
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 →
Tahereh Mafi: Shatter Me Q&A Part 4
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 →
Holiday Shopping Guide 2011: Contemp, Arts & Historical
First of all ... Happy Thanksgiving! Now, while you wait for the turkey or digest or contemplate tomorrow's sales, we continue our 2011 Holiday Shopping Guide, to help you buy the best books for everyone on your list. Today we focus on contemporary/realistic books, as well as books about the arts and historical fiction. Be... Continue Reading →
