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Google Honors Maurice Sendak With Whimsical Doodle

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:15:15 +0000

Today would’ve been the 85th birthday of beloved children’s author Maurice Sendak, who passed away last year. In his honor, Google made this amazing, elaborate Google Doodle. The doodle features art from ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ In the Night Kitchen’ and ‘Bumble-Ardy,’ his last book. Although it’s not interactive, the animation is incredible. Plus, [...]

6 Modern Horror Movies as '80s Young Adult Novels

Emily V. Gordon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:26:36 +0000

In the late '80s/early '90s, how many of you were glued to books by people like Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine and A. Bates? Long before 'Twilight,' these young adult authors were churning out sordid tales of psycho teenage killers, body-switching beautiful girls and revenge fantasies that also somehow involved final exams.

8 Unintentionally Inappropriate Children's Books

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:37:37 +0000

Reading to a child is essential to their growth, and most children’s books address similar topics of sharing, accepting who you are and eating your vegetables. We found some gems from the children’s literature department, though, that made us pause and say WHAT?!?! Check out eight unintentionally inappropriate children’s books: 'Thomas the Tank Engine' [...]

10 Obvious Celebrity Lookalikes From Young Adult Novel Covers

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:05:40 +0000

Sometimes, it's all too easy for an illustrator or a cover artist who has hit a huge creative block to use a picture of a celebrity as their guide for young adult novels. Plus, the celebrity lookalikes will help sales too, especially if it's a popular actress such as

8 Pop Culture Romance Novels We Wish Were Real

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:33:51 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, millions will cuddle up with their cats and a box of Dove bars and sink into a juicy romance novel. Wouldn’t it be far more interesting if romance novels contained the complexity, suspense and intrigue of our favorite TV shows and movies? Below, our noblest attempts at visual fan fiction. If these pop culture novels were real, they'd go straight to our Kindles so no one could see us reading them in public.

The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:22:43 +0000

2013 is gearing up to have some great movie releases, some of which include the usual book-to-movie adaptions. Yet with allgreat new book to movie adaptions coming out, it can be difficult to figure out which one to spend $10 at the theater on, especially if you are not sure if it will wind up being a hit like 'Lord of the Rings' or a dude like 'Eragon.' Of course we're looking forw

Favorite Children's Stories – Shay's Top 5

Shay Hill — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:00:42 +0000

I'm a reader so I always like to get books for kids. I don't think kids are read to enough anymore. I remember my mom used to read us Little Golden Books, my favorite was The Poky Little Puppy. There are books that contain a variety of children's stories and usually you can find all your favorites in one spot. Here are my top 5 children's stories.

BioShock Infinite's Final Cover Chosen

Luke Brown — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:13:25 +0000

You voted, and Irrational has unveiled the final results for what the complete cover for BioShock Infinite will look like. While the reversible inside cover is nice, and definitely a design you wouldn’t typically see on a AAA title on any given store shelf, it’s not my favorite of the six designs. It’s an upgrade [...]

Used Bookstore Introduces Book Vending Machine

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:36:03 +0000

What bibliophile hasn't dreamed of just putting money into a vending machine and out comes a book that you can read to your heart's content? Sounds great, but not very likely, right? Well, that's where you're wrong. The Monkey's Paw, a used bookstore in Toronto, Canada has created such a machine.

34% of Abilene say Their Favorite Dr. Seuss Book is Green Eggs and Ham

Rudy Fernandez — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 23:37:26 +0000

I only thought I knew what the outcome would be on, the 'What Dr. Seuss Book is More Popular in Abilene? Poll'. My educated guess was, 'Cat In The Hat' or the 'The Grinch That Stole Christmas', boy was I ever wrong. Overwhelmingly 34% of Abilene tells us that, 'Green Eggs And Ham' it their favorite Dr. Seuss book. Here are the rest of the results.

What is Your Favorite Summer Reading? [POLL]

Shay Hill — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:46:59 +0000

It’s almost time for summer vacations and that means you have to have your favorite book with you. Whether you’re hitting the beach, taking a road trip or just sitting on the back porch you have to have your favorite book to keep you entertained. I personally like mysteries but occasionally I will branch out [...]

Summer Reading Time Is Coming To An End; Last Minute Books To Grab

Shay Hill — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:12:43 +0000

I love to read, my problem is I read 3 pages and fall asleep, even if my book is good. I stick it out though, takes me a little longer but I get through them. I mentioned a couple of days ago I wanted to read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I've found a few [...]

The Ultimate Country Fan Gift Guide

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:25:29 +0000

OH NO! I Forgot gifts for my_______...you fill in the blank. Last minute items that kinda say, "HEY! I found something JUST for you, that you can't buy at any ole store". If the forgotten is a country music fan, you are in the will! The item that caught my eye was the "Kenny Chesney's - Boy's of Fall" football jersey. Got an Elvis fan in the clan, well you too are in luck, because they have the book titled "Lets Play House" by Alanna Nash. Some pretty cool stuff and the best part it's from the GAC channel. Merry Christmas Y'ALL!