For me, picking out a new book is a lot like picking out a new outfit – I usually go with the tried and true staples I know I’ll love, and occasionally throw in something surprising to mix things up a little. When it comes to gathering up your beach reads for summer, this approach... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to bring you the playlist for Hourglass by Myra McEntire. Myra tells us that the playlist for Hourglass actually has over 50 songs on it, so for today's post, we're bringing you what she calls the "top ten." "Straightjacket Feeling" - The All-American Rejects "Vulnerable" - Secondhand Serenade "In My Solitude" -... Continue Reading →
Today, we're delighted to bring you the playlist for Hourglass by Myra McEntire. Myra tells us that the playlist for Hourglass actually has over 50 songs on it, so for today's post, we're bringing you what she calls the "top ten." "Straightjacket Feeling" - The All-American Rejects "Vulnerable" - Secondhand Serenade "In My Solitude" -... Continue Reading →
John Grisham is enjoying more success in his latest crossover publication: Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer is no. 1 this week. The Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houk debuts at no. 5; and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs sits at no. 7. This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1 THEODORE BOONE: KID... Continue Reading →
* First things first ... POTTERMORE! This mysterious website from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling popped up this last week, and links you to a countdown clock on YouTube filled with owls. The reveal is coming next week. Share your theories in the comments below! *Also from the wizarding world ... the final trailer for... Continue Reading →
Reports of the Green Lantern's death are greatly exaggerated. It's not Batman Begins, but from this fan's perspective, GL's cinematic debut is a solid effort worthy of the emerald avenger. I'll admit, I was beyond bummed out when I read online reviews that called the flick "a disaster" and "a mess". Having seen this movie,... Continue Reading →
All this week we've been featuring some great Middle Grade books for your summer reading. Now we want to give you a chance to win some of these books! Here are the rules & details: * You may enter once per prize * Each winner will be chosen by a random drawing * U.S. only... Continue Reading →
Today we bring you the third and final part of our interview with Hourglass author Myra McEntire. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 of our interview, before you check out today's Q&A, in which Myra answers our flash questions! If they made a Myra McEntire candle, what would it smell like?... Continue Reading →
Today we bring you the third and final part of our interview with Hourglass author Myra McEntire. Be sure to check out part 1 and part 2 of our interview, before you check out today's Q&A, in which Myra answers our flash questions! If they made a Myra McEntire candle, what would it smell like?... Continue Reading →
This is the moment so many comic nerds (myself included) have waited for. In less than 24 hours a cocky flyboy will receive a magic ring, meet some little blue men and save the universe. Green Lantern is finally here. I won't lie: the early reviews have been bad. I mean, X-Men 3/Matrix Reloaded bad.... Continue Reading →
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